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Rhino Unit Study (Endangered Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
5-day no-prep unit study on rhinos as an endangered species, covering biology, habitat, threats, and conservation.
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Grade 3 Science Curriculum Bundle | NGSS-Aligned Year-Long Lessons
Deliver a complete, NGSS-aligned Grade 3 science curriculum for a full 36-week school year across 10 units (Forces & Motion, Weather & Climate, Life Cycles, Ecosystems, Traits & Inheritance, Engineering Design, Earth Systems, Habitats, Natural Hazards, and Review & Capstone Projects), built on the 5E instructional model (Engage,…
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Science Action Labs Science Puzzlers: Solving Science Mysteries
A collection of 31 hands-on science 'puzzler' activities and demonstrations covering physics concepts (gravity, magnetism, balance, motion, light) framed as mysteries for students to solve.
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Hurricanes and Tornadoes: A Comprehensive Hands-On Science Unit
A published earth-science unit book teaching the causes, characteristics, and effects of hurricanes and tornadoes through informational readings, diagrams, hands-on experiments, and vocabulary/research activities.
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Inherited Traits, Variation of Traits, and Mutations in a Third Grade Science Project
Stop avoiding teaching heredity and genetics. Grab this NGSS Inherited Traits Project instead!
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End-of-Year Review Projects for Grades 4-8: Math, Science, Social Studies Review for the Last Week of School
A teacher-facing activity guide for organizing small-group student-led review presentations on a chosen subject (math, science, or social studies) for the last week of school.
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Grade 4 Science Curriculum Bundle | NGSS-Aligned Year-Long Lessons
A full 36-week, 10-unit NGSS-aligned Grade 4 science curriculum built on the 5E instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate), covering energy, waves, Earth's processes, fossils, plant/animal structures, weathering and erosion, engineering, electricity, and a capstone.
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Wright Brothers: History - Hands On
A hands-on social studies/history unit teaching students about the history of flight and the Wright brothers' contribution to modern aviation.
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Snowy Owl Unit Study (Arctic Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
A five-day arctic animals unit study focused on the snowy owl, combining video/reading suggestions with worksheets and activities across science, art, and writing.
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Electricity Gr. 4-7
A two-part electricity unit: Part I is direct-instruction notes and 7-9 worksheets/assignments on electricity fundamentals; Part II is a role-play class project where students debate which type of power plant a fictional town should build.
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Animal Research Project
Provide a culminating, choose-your-own-animal research project so students can apply and demonstrate what they know after an animal unit, covering classification, diet type, habitat, adaptations, food chain, and life stages.
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Arctic Fox Comic-Style Report (Arctic Animals)
A no-prep comic-style research report activity (Love of Learning Live) focused on the Arctic fox, in which students research and present findings as a comic.
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Arctic Fox Unit Study (Arctic Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
A 5-day NO PREP arctic (polar) animal unit study of the arctic fox. This comprehensive resource includes a lesson plan, videos, daily worksheets and activities, interactive notebook pieces, and more.
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Earth Day Craft
A craft/flip-book activity teaching the 3 R's (reduce, reuse, recycle) and Earth Day facts for grades 2-5.
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Famous Women in Science | An Inquiry Based Project
Inquiry-based research project on the underrepresentation of women in STEM and the contributions of specific women scientists.
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Giant Pandas by Gail Gibbons Interactive Read-Aloud Activities
Complete interactive read-aloud/book-companion resource for the nonfiction picture book Giant Pandas by Gail Gibbons, offering print-and-go comprehension, vocabulary, and research activities to use alongside a read-aloud of the book.
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Manatee Unit Study (Endangered Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
A 5-day, no-prep homeschool/co-op unit study on the endangered West Indian (American) manatee, combining videos, reading passages, discussion, worksheets, and hands-on activities.
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Maze Design Challenge
Guide students through a STEM engineering-design-challenge process to plan, build, and test a physical maze.
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Moon Activity
This activity is a great way for students to learn more about the moon and the solar system. By reading facts and creating an All About the Moon poster , they will deepen their understanding of this topic.
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My Body Systems And Senses Lapbook
My Body Systems And Senses Lapbook Integrating visuals and hands-on activities, the My Body Systems And Senses Lapbook offers an intricate guide to human anatomy.
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Northern Lights Unit Study (5-Day Lesson Plan, Original Reading Passages, and Activities)
Deliver a 5-day no-prep unit study teaching the origin, causes, types, and sounds of auroras (northern and southern lights) through original reading passages, videos, and report-building activities.
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Octopus Unit Study (Ocean Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
A 5-day homeschool/co-op unit study on the octopus, providing daily videos, readings, worksheets, and activities culminating in a final project.
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Panda Unit Study (Endangered Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
A 5-day homeschool/co-op unit study on endangered animals, focused on giant pandas, combining videos, readings, and worksheets.
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Penny Spinners STEAM Activity
A STEAM activity combining art, science, and engineering: students build a coin-based spinner and collect/analyze data on how long it spins.