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6th grade science thematic unit plans on sale
Cells: Single-Celled and Multicellular Organisms Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Single-Celled and Multicellular Organisms" from the full lesson plan "Cells"About the FULL RESOURCE:Cells are the building blocks of life. We take you from the parts of plant and animal cells and what they do to single-celled and multi-cellular organisms. Using simplified language and vocabulary concepts we discover human cell reproduction as well as diffusion and osmosis. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students using simplif
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5th - 8th
The Solar System: Asteroids, Meteors and Comets Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Asteroids, Meteors and Comets" from the full lesson plan "Solar System"About the FULL RESOURCE:Thrill young astronomers with a journey through our Solar System. Find out all about the Inner and Outer Planets, the Moon, Stars, Constellations, Asteroids, Meteors and Comets. Using simplified language and vocabulary, concepts such as planetary orbits, the asteroid belt, the lunar cycle and phases of the moon, and shooting stars are all explored. Chocked full of reading pas
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5th - 8th
Dinosaurs, Teaching Lesson PowerPoint
Fun and reduced price! Tons of great images, animation and information! Will be a fun introduction for students AND teachers! Bring life into your classroom. This took a lot of work to complete, and it is a lot of fun to go through. Included is general information on dinosaurs (appropriate for younger grade levels) and specific information on the most popular dinosaurs (T-Rex, Raptors, etc.) Enjoy!lectures, lesson plans, units, teaching, dinosaurs, pre-historic, kids, fun
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PreK - 8th
Forensics Unit 1 Bundle: Introduction to Forensics & the Law (7 Products!)
Make teaching Forensics easy with this Unit Plan 1 bundle! SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throuought. Lessons are differnetiated accoding to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summarizing strategies are included and highlighted. Unit plan contains links to resources! The Introduction to For
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Magnetism and Electricity Unit
Looking for a comprehensive unit to teach your students about Magnetism and Electricity?
This interdisciplinary resource unit was compiled after several years of teaching these concepts to my own students. This engaging unit includes 215 pages of activities, lessons, classroom posters, assessments, resources, and more...a unit full of "bright ideas" and a terrific value for just $7.50! Recently revised, the printables and posters are even easier for your students to read and use.
This unit ma
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3rd - 6th
The Solar System: The Inner Planets Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "The Inner Planets" from the full lesson plan "Solar System"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Thrill young astronomers with a journey through our Solar System. Find out all about the Inner and Outer Planets, the Moon, Stars, Constellations, Asteroids, Meteors and Comets. Using simplified language and vocabulary, concepts such as planetary orbits, the asteroid belt, the lunar cycle and phases of the moon, and shooting stars are all explored. Chocked full of reading passages,
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5th - 8th
Space, Solar Systems, Planets-Earth Primary Grades Science Unit
A great way to introduce your students to the wonders of our amazing planet and the solar system that we are a part of. Included in this pack areThis comprehensive Space Science and Astronomy packet is aligned with the National Science Education Standards (NSES) and common core.Students will learn about simple space science concepts including stars, planets, solar systems, the Sun, Moon, Earth, planets in our solar system, Facts and suggested activities for each plante, constellations and the un
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3rd - 6th
Cells: Diffusion and Osmosis Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Diffusion and Osmosis" from the full lesson plan "Cells"About the FULL RESOURCE:Cells are the building blocks of life. We take you from the parts of plant and animal cells and what they do to single-celled and multi-cellular organisms. Using simplified language and vocabulary concepts we discover human cell reproduction as well as diffusion and osmosis. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students using simplified language and voc
Grades:
5th - 8th
Energy: What Is Energy? Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "What Is Energy?" from the full lesson plan "Energy":About the FULL RESOURCE:Unlock the mysteries of energy! Energy is more than “the ability to do work”; we present these concepts in a way that makes them more accessible to students and easier to understand. The best way to understand energy is to first look at all the different kinds of energy including: What Is Energy, Mechanical Energy, Thermal, Sound Energy and Waves, as well as Light Energy. Our resource provides
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5th - 8th
Energy: Sound Energy and Waves Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Sound Energy and Waves" from the full lesson plan "Energy"About the FULL RESOURCE:Unlock the mysteries of energy! Energy is more than “the ability to do work”; we present these concepts in a way that makes them more accessible to students and easier to understand. The best way to understand energy is to first look at all the different kinds of energy including: What Is Energy, Mechanical Energy, Thermal, Sound Energy and Waves, as well as Light Energy. Our resource pro
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5th - 8th
The Solar System: The Outer Planets Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "The Outer Planets" from the full lesson plan "Solar System"**About the FULL RESOURCE:Thrill young astronomers with a journey through our Solar System. Find out all about the Inner and Outer Planets, the Moon, Stars, Constellations, Asteroids, Meteors and Comets. Using simplified language and vocabulary, concepts such as planetary orbits, the asteroid belt, the lunar cycle and phases of the moon, and shooting stars are all explored. Chocked full of reading passages, c
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5th - 8th
Polar Regions--An Exciting Expedition to the Arctic and Antarctic!
This interdisciplinary resource unit was compiled after several years of teaching polar regions to my own students. My favorite part in this resource is the included book/learning log--The ABC's of Polar Regions--however there are tons of other goodies included as well.
It is always so amazing to watch my students develop an understanding of geographic principles, critical thinking, and scientific awareness during this course of study! Key concepts include geography, climatology, animal adap
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3rd - 6th
Ecosystems: Ecosystems Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Ecosystems" from the full lesson plan "Ecosystems"About the FULL RESOURCE:Study biotic and abiotic Ecosystems presented in a way that makes it more accessible to students and easier to understand. Discover the difference between Producers, Consumers and Decomposers. Look at evolving populations, change in Ecosystems, Food Chains and Webs. Understand what and why we classify what is Photosynthesis and how the water cycle interacts with man to microorganisms. An ecosyste
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5th - 8th
Natural Disasters and Extreme weather events. Unit of work
This extreme weather and natural disasters research unit is perfect for students who are learning how to use informational text and studying weather and natural disasters. It is perfect for a natural disasters and extreme weather research project.Use this resource to explore the following concepts with your students:✔ Where these weather events occur✔ How frequently they occur✔ Why they occur✔ How they are formed and caused✔ How we can prepare, act and survive such events✔ The effects of these w
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4th - 6th
Energy: Thermal Energy Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Thermal Energy" from the full lesson plan "Energy"About the FULL RESOURCE:Unlock the mysteries of energy! Energy is more than “the ability to do work”; we present these concepts in a way that makes them more accessible to students and easier to understand. The best way to understand energy is to first look at all the different kinds of energy including: What Is Energy, Mechanical Energy, Thermal, Sound Energy and Waves, as well as Light Energy. Our resource provides re
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5th - 8th
Simple Machines: Wheel and Axles and Pulleys Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Wheel and Axles and Pulleys" from the full lesson plan "Simple Machines"About the FULL RESOURCE:Just how simple are simple machines? With our ready-to-use resource, they are simple to teach and easy to learn! Chocked full of information and activities, we begin with a look at force, motion and work, and examples of simple machines in daily life are given. With this background, we move on to different kinds of simple machines including: Levers, Inclined Planes, Wedges,
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5th - 8th
Energy: Light Energy Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "Light Energy" from the full lesson plan "Energy"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Unlock the mysteries of energy! Energy is more than “the ability to do work”; we present these concepts in a way that makes them more accessible to students and easier to understand. The best way to understand energy is to first look at all the different kinds of energy including: What Is Energy, Mechanical Energy, Thermal, Sound Energy and Waves, as well as Light Energy. Our resource provides
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5th - 8th
Ecosystems: Food Chains and Webs Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Food Chains and Webs" from the full lesson plan "Ecosystems"About the FULL RESOURCE:Study biotic and abiotic Ecosystems presented in a way that makes it more accessible to students and easier to understand. Discover the difference between Producers, Consumers and Decomposers. Look at evolving populations, change in Ecosystems, Food Chains and Webs. Understand what and why we classify what is Photosynthesis and how the water cycle interacts with man to microorganisms. A
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5th - 8th
Ecosystems: Change in Ecosystems Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Change in Ecosystems" from the full lesson plan "Ecosystems"About the FULL RESOURCE:Study biotic and abiotic Ecosystems presented in a way that makes it more accessible to students and easier to understand. Discover the difference between Producers, Consumers and Decomposers. Look at evolving populations, change in Ecosystems, Food Chains and Webs. Understand what and why we classify what is Photosynthesis and how the water cycle interacts with man to microorganisms. A
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5th - 8th
High School Anatomy & Physiology Unit Plan Bundle Set (A Growing Bundle)
Make teaching Anatomy & Physiology super easy with this highly requested anatomy course unit plan growing bundle! SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throughout each unit plan. Lessons are differentiated according to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summarizing strategies are included and hig
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Cells: Plant and Animal Cells Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Plant and Animal Cells" from the full lesson plan "Cells"About the FULL RESOURCE:Cells are the building blocks of life. We take you from the parts of plant and animal cells and what they do to single-celled and multi-cellular organisms. Using simplified language and vocabulary concepts we discover human cell reproduction as well as diffusion and osmosis. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students using simplified language and vo
Grades:
5th - 8th
Chemistry Unit 6 Bundle: Elements and the Periodic Table (SIOP & Differentiated)
Make teaching Chemistry easy with this Complete Chemistry Unit 6: The Elements and the Periodic Table Bundle. This product contains every resouce you need, no planning necessary. This bundle includes 8 products!Unit 6 Lesson Plan: Elements and The Periodic TableChemistry Unit 6 PowerPointLab: Introduction to the Elements Discovery Lab: Metals and Their Versatile Properties & Answer KeyLab: Periodic Trends & Answer KeyLab: Properties of the Periodic Table & Answer KeyLab: Properties
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Cells: What is a Cell? Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "What is a Cell?" from the full lesson plan "Cells"**About the FULL RESOURCE:Cells are the building blocks of life. We take you from the parts of plant and animal cells and what they do to single-celled and multi-cellular organisms. Using simplified language and vocabulary concepts we discover human cell reproduction as well as diffusion and osmosis. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students using simplified language and vocab
Grades:
5th - 8th
Simple Machines: Inclined Planes, Wedges, and Screws Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "Inclined Planes, Wedges, and Screws" from the full lesson plan "Simple Machines"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Just how simple are simple machines? With our ready-to-use resource, they are simple to teach and easy to learn! Chocked full of information and activities, we begin with a look at force, motion and work, and examples of simple machines in daily life are given. With this background, we move on to different kinds of simple machines including: Levers, Inclined Pla
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5th - 8th
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