Sunshine STEM

Complete unit focusing on claim, evidence, and reasoning for elementary students! This unit has EVERYTHING you need to teach CERs in a way that students will understand and enjoy. Common Core ELA standards of writing are covered in this unit as well as NGSS standards which requires students to construct an argument as part of science learning. This unit will teach and prepare students for this valuable skill! Unit includes: ✔️ 12 days of lesson plans with clickable links to videos ✔️ Colorful

This engaging and fun unit introduces students to the four layers of earth and plate tectonics! Your class will use the 24 slide presentation as a guide which uses bold, colorful pictures and diagrams to teach students about each layer inside the earth and the forces that drive plate tectonics! Three short videos are included to illustrate concepts learned. Included in this unit: ⭐ Complete 10-day lesson plans with clickable links ⭐ KWL chart to begin the unit ⭐ Guided notes using presentation ⭐

Complete NGSS aligned unit covering 5-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Print and go packet includes everything you need! Complete lesson plans included with clickable links! Now with Google Slides for Daily Warm-ups and Plant Needs student pages. This complete unit includes a variety of learning strategies, including:• Daily warm-ups with student work pages • Whole group plant growth investigation • Several activities and reading passages to support learning goals

⭐⭐Looking for an engaging way to cover NGSS 5-ESS1; Earth's Place in the Universe? This pair pack is perfect for succinct yet engaging lessons and activities that will be a hit with your students while covering much of the standard! ☀️ The brightness of Stars 5-ESS1-1 This resource allows students to look closely at five of Earth's neighboring stars. Students compare the stars by creating two charts - distance and brightness. Three embedded videos help students understand the distance of object

Fun and engaging way to COVER NGSS 3-5-ETS1! Students are introduced to the engineering design process with an attractive, colorful chart as well as a suggested video link before answering questions. Next, students practice using each step of the engineering design process by designing and creating a bridge made out of paper. Organized, student worksheets guide them through each step as they have fun becoming junior engineers! Rubric included for quick and easy grading as well as a teacher

Looking for an easy yet effective and fun resource to cover Earth's movement in space? Here it is! This resource begins with fill-in-the-blank notes to give students a basic understanding of how Earth moves in space. Next, students watch a fun video on the motions of Earth in space before pairing up and engaging in a fun and active activity to model the motions. Finally, students take a quiz to check for understanding. This resource is part of the unit; Earth's Place in the Universe - check i

⭐⭐ Offered in print or digital! ⭐⭐ Looking for an engaging and meaningful resource to teach adaptations? Here it is! Resource begins with two embedded video links to introduce the two major types of adaptations before a quick lesson. Next, students complete a card sort for behavioral and structural adaptations. Finally, students answer questions and make two of their own adaptation cards with plants or animals of their choice. Switch with a neighbor to see if they can figure out the adaptat

Engage your students in a fun activity that reinforces natural selection and adaptation! Quick review of natural selection given before students get to work developing an environment. Students choose the climate, vegetation, and terrain of their environment. Next, students must create a creature that has traits necessary to survive in the environment. Finally, students describe the traits and why they are suited to its environment. ⭐⭐Offered in print or digital! Student can make a poster of

✨ Elevate Your Holiday Learning! Dive into festive fun while hitting educational standards! Explore Simple Machines: Begin with a lively presentation on simple machines, setting the holiday mood. Students then craft a dazzling poster showcasing their newfound knowledge. Unwrap a Tale: Read "How to Catch a Reindeer" and dive into a worksheet related to simple machines in the story. Students craft a handy booklet as a guide to creating two simple machines for catching their very own reindeer –

Looking for a lively, engaging activity to teach adaptations? Here it is! Unique Beaks Adaptation Activity gives students a hands-on opportunity to understand why adaptations occur. Resource includes gathering food activity, data chart, graph and conclusion questions. This is a super fun activity that your students will love! ⭐⭐ Resource comes in print or digital!