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⭐⭐Now in print OR Google Slides! Fun and engaging poster project to cover NGSS 5-PS1-1! Students are introduced to the three states of matter before generating a list of four objects/substances in their everyday lives for each type. Students then practice modeling matter before beginning the poster project. Students use the project poster guide to help them complete each section. A rubric is included with this resource! After the project is complete, students take a quick check quiz as a f

Now comes in print or digital (Google Slides) Natural Selection and Adaptation text passages provide enriching information and thought provoking comprehension questions! Your students will enjoy each of the six reading passages based on scientific phenomena. Each of the six passages comes with informational text comprehension questions aligned to 3rd and 4th-grade common core standards in ELA and NGSS standards. Full answer key included for each set of comprehension questions and a rubric. T

Looking for a fun, full week of engineering design challenges for your students? Look no further - Tom the Turkey's Great Escape is the perfect plan for your holiday season! Tom the Turkey wants to escape the barnyard so he's not served on the dinner table this year and he needs your students help! Resource also comes with an engineering design process classroom poster, a flipbook for students to plan and record data, and a fun award if they save Tom! Check out the five challenges below wh

This easy to use, concise resource gives students an introduction potential and kinetic energy with an engaging and fun project! Informational text and video allows you to effectively convey the key principles to students. USe to introduce or to reinforce mechanical energy! The highlight of this resource is the hands-on marble run activity, where students get to apply their understanding of potential and kinetic energy in a practical and exciting way. As they construct their marble run, student

Take project based learning to the next level! This resource covers NGSS MS-PS3-3 and is designed to enhance understanding through exploration, skill development, and hands-on project-based learning. Comes in print or digital formats! Introduction: Build a strong foundation with our engaging introduction to thermal energy. Visual aids and clear explanations make complex concepts accessible, laying the groundwork for the next step in learning. Skill Practice: Students will be introduced to the d

Bring the brilliance of the Renaissance into your classroom with Italian Artists of the Renaissance, a complete, student-friendly unit designed to spark curiosity and creativity. This engaging resource introduces students to the Renaissance and helps them locate Italy on a map before diving into four of the era’s most influential artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello. Each artist study includes a clear, age-appropriate informational text, a hands-on, engaging activit

⭐⭐Now in print OR Google Slides! Engaging three-part informational text about the history of the discovery of atoms and the evolution of the atomic model. Students begin by reading about the first documented accounts of the ideas of matter and the atom in ancient Greece. Next, students read about the experimentation with matter in the 1800 and 1900s. Finally, students read about the modern-day model of the atom and what we have learned in the last 2,000 years about the atom. Each section of

⭐⭐Now in print OR Google Slides! Students LOVE this easy yet effective investigation! This investigation supports matter and its interactions by having students work in small groups to collect data through observations to find evidence that matter is in everything even though we can't see it! The investigation is based on a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning format in which students seek to support a claim based on evidence they collect and the reasoning as to why the evidence supports the claim. Easy-to-

⭐⭐Now in print OR Google Slides! If you are looking for a resource to cover NGSS 5-ESS2-2, Distribution of Earth's Water, in an engaging yet succinct way, look no further! Students begin by learning what the hydrosphere is by drawing bodies of water that they are familiar with. Next, students are prompted to write a fun story about a raindrop traveling through the water cycle. Excellent diagram included for student's use while writing! Finally, students create two pie charts of the distribut

What's better than going outside and having a friendly competition with your students? Space race takes your students on a journey to learn about astronomical units and distances between the planets of our solar system. Begin with a lesson on astronomical units - a clear explanation and activity help students understand the content. Next, student team up and prepare for the race by cutting out their planets and gluing them to craft sticks. The next day is race day! Take your class outside

This resource provides an engaging and seamless exploration of electrical energy, coupled with an in-depth introduction to the life and brilliance of Nikola Tesla. Perfect for both print and digital formats, this no-prep resource takes students on an interactive learning adventure with just a click! Features:Introduction to Electrical Energy: Introduce electrical energy with our illuminating informational text, complemented by an embedded video link for a multimedia learning experience. Students

Butterfly Life Cycles is an engaging and comprehensive educational resource designed specifically for 3rd-grade students to explore the fascinating world of butterflies and their life cycle. This resource incorporates various interactive activities, informational texts, embedded videos, comprehension questions, and hands-on projects that will captivate young learners and deepen their understanding of patterns in nature. Offered in print or digital! Activities Included: Patterns in Nature Expl

Bring the magic of the North Pole into your classroom with this engaging and standards based resource!Designed for kindergarten and 1st-grade students, Baby Reindeer’s Flying Lesson combines storytelling, comprehension, and hands-on creativity to capture young learners’ imaginations. This lesson introduces students to an enchanting story about baby reindeer at the North Pole who dream of flying with Santa’s team. Through their journey, students learn the value of practice, teamwork, and perseve

Discover the genius of Isaac Newton with this engaging resource, perfect for 5th and 6th graders! This product includes an easy-to-understand informational text that covers Newton's background and his groundbreaking work on gravity. To ensure all types of learners are supported, the resource offers two sets of questions: one focused on comprehension and another designed to develop critical thinking skills. Answer keys are included for easy grading, along with a bonus word search to reinforce key

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!

⭐⭐Looking for a fun and engaging solar system modeling project for your students? Well, here it is! Students watch a video and complete a worksheet to use as the information for the model. Next, students create a large two-sheet solar model using cutouts! Beautiful student work to hang in your classroom or in the hallway! Also comes as a google resource for students to complete digitally! NGSS aligned!