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Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Comprehension Passages NGSS 3-LS2

By Science and STEAM Team

This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plant adaptations. It was createdfor NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It is also available for use in Google Classroom ™.Are you having a hard time finding

Subjects:

Environment, General Science, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.4.1, RI.4.3

$5.50

256

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Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Reading Comprehension Passages and Activity

By Science and STEAM Team

Do you want to teach your students about renewable and nonrenewable energy; including the advantages and disadvantages of each? Do you want to integrate reading and science?These no-prep nonfiction reading passages about energy will save you

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.4.10, RI.5.4, RI.5.10, RI.6.10

$5.99

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Light Energy Investigation Transparent Translucent or Opaque

By Science and STEAM Team

Your students will have lots of fun with this science! This resource aligns with the NGSS: 1-PS4-3 standard about testing different materials to see if light passes through them. Colorful posters define the words and give examples. Directions are

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Physical Science

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities

$4.75

Digital Download PDF (6.45 MB)

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Animal Adaptations Informational Reading Comprehension Passages

By Science and STEAM Team

Are you looking for an NGSS-aligned resource to teach about animal adaptation? This best-selling resource contains five informational reading passages about animal adaptations. It is also available for use in the Google Classroom™.☀️ Animal

Subjects:

Environment, General Science, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.7, RI.3.10, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.6

$5.75

180

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Christmas Candy Canes Nonfiction Text with Science Experiment

By Science and STEAM Team

Do you need a fun, engaging activity that integrates language arts and science before the holidays?This resource will save you time and energy!This is a science nonfiction text about candy canes. It is an independent read for upper elementary grades

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.4, RI.2.10, CCRA.L.6

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (10.26 MB)

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External and Internal Structures of Animals 4-LS1

By Science and STEAM Team

This 4th grade science resource helps students to learn about the internal and external structures of animals and their functions. Students are lead to a student-friendly website to research specific information. An answer key is provided for

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (32.01 MB)

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Women in History Shark Lady The True Story of Eugenie Clark

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a shark book and activity your students will love! Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist was named "Best Children's Book of 2017" by Parents Magazine, It also made the National Teacher's

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.3, RL.3.3, RL.3.10, SL.1.1a, SL.1.2, SL.2.2, SL.3.1b, SL.3.2

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (11.63 MB)

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Severe Weather and Natural Disasters Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension

By Science and STEAM Team

This resource is an introduction to natural disasters. It contains five informational reading passages about natural disasters. It was made for the NGSS 3-ESS3-1 and 4-ESS3-2 Earth and Human Activity Standards. It covers the following natural

Subjects:

Environment, General Science, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$5.99

Digital Download PDF (5.89 MB)

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Painted Lady Butterfly Nonfiction Text and Activities

By Science and STEAM Team

Do you need a supplement when teaching about the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly?Do you want to regain your valuable time?This non-fiction text is about the Painted Lady Butterfly. Students will read about painted lady butterfly eggs,

Subjects:

General Science, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.2.10, RI.3.10

$4.75

Digital Download PDF (5.51 MB)

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Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Elementary School

By Science and STEAM Team

Are you looking for classroom decor with meaning?This is a collection of ten single-page science posters for the classroom. Each poster includes a picture of the scientist and a short description of the scientist's contributions written

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, General Science, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.L.6

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (1.63 MB)

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Magnetism and Animal Migration Nonfiction Text and STEM Activity

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a great science 3-page non-fiction text about how some animals use the earth's magnetic field to help them with migration. It is paired with a choice of two STEM activities (one easy and one more challenging). This aligns with the Next

Subjects:

Informational Text, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.10, RI.4.10, RI.5.4, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.6

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (4.03 MB)

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Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Elementary Grades BUNDLE

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a collection of 26 single page STEM posters of famous scientists, inventors, engineers, and mathematicians. Perfect for your STEM lab! Each poster includes a picture of the famous person and a short description of his/her contributions

Subjects:

Science, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.2.10, RI.3.10, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

$16.00

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External and Internal Structures of Plants 4-LS1

By Science and STEAM Team

This 4th-grade science resource helps students learn about plants' internal and external structures and their functions. It is part of our fourth-grade life science unit but was requested as a stand-alone by a purchaser, so I thought others might

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (9.10 MB)

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Types of Bridges Posters and Build a Bridge STEM Fun!

By Science and STEAM Team

This resource has educational posters of seven types of bridges. Each poster includes at least one photo and a short paragraph about the bridge represented.Do you want your students to participate in a build a bridge STEM challenge?This resource

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$4.99

Digital Download PDF (2.97 MB)

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Landforms of New York State

By Science and STEAM Team

Students will learn about the landforms of the earth when reading this nonfiction text. We have gone in and added the text boxes and directions to the TpT digital format, so you don't have to. This booklet was created for my fourth-grade students

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.10, RI.4.10

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (17.69 MB)

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Animal Defenses Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension

By Science and STEAM Team

This resource contains eight non-fiction texts about animal defenses. There are two passages about animals that use camouflage, two about animals that use chemicals, two about animals that use mimicry, and two about animals that use another method

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, RI.4.4, RI.4.10

$5.95

Digital Download PDF (17.19 MB)

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Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS in Black and White

By Science and STEAM Team

Do you want to teach your students about renewable and nonrenewable energy; including the advantages and disadvantages of each?Do you want to integrate reading and science?These no-prep nonfiction reading passages about energy will save you so much

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.4.10

$5.99

Digital Download PDF (9.12 MB)

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Women in History The Girl Who Thought in Pictures The Story of Temple Grandin

By Science and STEAM Team

The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Temple Grandin made the National Teacher's Science Association's list of top STEM books for 2017! Included in this resource are extensions for the story. This includes a story map, character traits

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.2.5, RL.2.7, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.7, RL.3.10...

$4.25

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Ecosystems Unit Arctic Tundra, Deserts, Oceans, Temperate Forest, and Wetlands

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a complete unit for ecosystems for kids! It was designed with the third-grade NGSS in mind. Each component of this comprehensive, interactive unit has been researched and tried! You will save yourself hours and hours of time and students

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.4, RI.3.5, RI.3.8, RI.3.10, CCRA.L.6

$13.99

Digital Download PDF (30.46 MB)

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Halloween STEM Spider Webs Reading and Challenge

By Science and STEAM Team

This is great science 2-page non-fiction text about spiders. It is paired with a "make a web with a spider STEM challenge." This aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards. There is one graphic organizer for independent follow-up work

Subjects:

Informational Text, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RI.3.10, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, CCRA.L.6

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (17.67 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

We are passionate about all things science and STEAM! Between us, we have over 60 years of teaching experience. Sarah taught special education at the elementary level, second grade, and started the elementary STEM program from scratch. She taught science k-4 and enrichment through STEM. Moe taught middle and high school technology, middle school science, and set up and ran the middle school STEM lab. Both, are now retired from teaching and enjoy creating resources for our TpT shop, traveling, hiking, woodworking, painting, and reading.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We believe in engaging, hands-on activities with collaborative participation.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Sarah spent many years as the elementary ELA coordinator before becoming the elementary STEM coordinator. Moe was the STEM coordinator for his middle school.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Sarah has a BS in Special Education and an MS in Reading Education. Moe is certified in Technology k-12 as well as Elementary Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

We have a blog; especially for teachers https://scienceandsteamteam.com/. Sarah is an author on the cooperative blog Stem Activities for Kids, which was recently made the list of the Top 100 Kids Activities Blogs! Sarah has also written three books. Pepito's Whiskers: A True Story of a Blind Cat Plant Adaptations: How Do We Live in Qur Habitat? Animal Adaptations: How Do We Live in Our Habitat? Moe is well versed in all things science.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Instrumental Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Health, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Character Education, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Vocational Education, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community