Hello All! I wanted to first say a big thank you to Matthew and the editorial team over at Accelerated Degree. They nominated Third Grade T...
Hello All! I wanted to first say a big thank you to Matthew and the editorial team over at Accelerated Degree. They nominated Third Grade T...
Hello All! I wanted to first say a big thank you to Matthew and the editorial team over at Accelerated Degree. They nominated Third Grade T...
Hello All! I wanted to first say a big thank you to Matthew and the editorial team over at Accelerated Degree. They nominated Third Grade T...
Hello All! I wanted to first say a big thank you to Matthew and the editorial team over at Accelerated Degree. They nominated Third Grade T...
Hello All! I wanted to first say a big thank you to Matthew and the editorial team over at Accelerated Degree. They nominated Third Grade T...
Hello All! I wanted to first say a big thank you to Matthew and the editorial team over at Accelerated Degree. They nominated Third Grade T...
Hello All! I wanted to first say a big thank you to Matthew and the editorial team over at Accelerated Degree. They nominated Third Grade T...
Dig up some earth science learning with this printable, and turn your next hike or beach excursion into a lesson in soil science!
Looking for a fun and interactive way to teach your 2nd and 3rd grade students all about types of soil? This Layers of Soil Earth Science Unit is packed with lesson plans, foldables, activities, labs, vocabulary, materials for early finishers, homework suggestions, and an end-of-the-unit quiz to engage your students! This activity pack on the types of soil and layers of soil is a teacher time saver and will make planning your earth science lessons quick and easy. ⭐️ This resource is part of a larger BUNDLE! SAVE OVER 40% WHEN YOU PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT IN ITS BUNDLE! ⭐️ 2nd & 3rd Grade Earth Science - Types of Soil Activities & Layers of Soil Unit Includes: 6 easy-to-follow lessons A mini vocabulary word wall Vocabulary cards with definitions Mini Vocabulary Posters with high-quality real-life pictures Vocabulary Foldables and notes page Anchor chart ideas and resources Fun printable posters Nonfiction reader to help you introduce the topic (great for printing or to display on a TV screen) Create your own picture book activity I found some dirt, soil, and rocks foldable Different Soils sorting activity What's in the soil investigation Layers of Soil Experiment and Lab Layers of Soil diagram Yummy Layers of Soil Model (students will recreate the different layers of soil using fun food) KWL chart Bubble map 3.2.1 notes page 4 square activity Types of soil foldable Types of soil description worksheet Layers of soil description worksheet Types of soil cut and sort activity Wordsearch Drawing prompts Writing papers End of the unit quiz and key This 2nd & 3rd Grade Earth Science Unit Will Teach Students About… Soil (What it is and its purpose) Types of soil (clay, silt, and sand) The different layers of soil (humus, topsoil, subsoil, parent rock, and bedrock) Properties and characteristics of each type of soil This earth science resource is jam-packed with resources ready to go so that you do not have to spend valuable prep time planning a soil unit for your class! Just print and go to get started learning all about the types of soil with your students! See What Other Teachers Are Saying . . . ⭐ Great resource! There are lots of good options and examples. I was especially pleased that it took a potential "dry" topic like soil and made it interesting and engaging for the students. ⭐ My students loved the unit on soil. The activities that followed the lesson were a wonderful experience, and I will use them in my classroom next year. ⭐ This was perfect to use in my STEM Lab!! I loved this resource! More Fun and Engaging Science Resources! What is a Scientist Activities Earth and Force Science Activities Rocks and Minerals Activities Want exclusive freebies and anchor charts? Join my email list here! I'll send you a secret password to access free resources and teaching materials, as well as updates about new resources, sales, and new blog posts! :) Let’s Stay Connected CLICK HERE to follow me on TPT to be the first to know about sales, freebies, and product launches! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @priceless.ponderings Pinterest: Sarah Price Facebook: Sarah Price
Help your students investigate natural and human causes for weathering and erosion with this unit plan and activity bundle. Bring earth and space sciences alive as the unit plan walks you through everything you need to thoroughly cover the (ACSSU075) element of the Australian Science Year 4 curriculum. Fun for students, easy for you to implement and an irresistible way to help young minds explore causes for Earth's ever-changing surface!
When coming up with lesson ideas I try to keep in mind that it is the process not the product that is most important. Here is a great examp...
I guarantee that you're getting a lot of bang for your buck with this tabbed booklet! These earth science topics have never been easier to teach because this tabbed booklet completely explores rocks and minerals for you. Your students might think rocks are boring, but they aren't! File Type PDF (Acrobat) Document File Be sure that you have an application to open this file type before downloading and/or purchasing.
Welcome to the Harbor + Sprout Homesteading and Sustainable Living Patchwork Study, originally released in September 2022 and updated June 2024. This unit study features 4 weeks of lesson plans and materials covering all 9 of our core subjects plus a playful supplemental section of thematic activities. This unit study is meant for use by children ages 3-12. This unit is delivered via a secure link as a digital download. Shop our corresponding Morning Basket Pack by Rebecca Clarke of Whimsy Printables here! CONTENT: Handbook Daily, weekly, and monthly planning pages Booklist including stories, poems, and field guides with recommended ages, subject correspondence, and brief summaries for each title Lesson plans for 4 levels of learning Family read-aloud recommendations Character kit- new monthly character illustrated by Stephanie Groves to act as your guide through the unit Unit Recipe Supply List LESSONS Science Lesson 1: When Good Food Goes Bad: In this lesson, you will explore the science of microbes and how they cause food to spoil, what to do when food spoils, and how to spot spoilage. You will set up your own experiment to demonstrate food rotting over time. Lesson 2: Food Mold: In this lesson, you will explore the science of mold. You will learn about components of mold, the environment in which mold thrives, how/why it grows on food, how to spot it, and the difference between good and bad mold. Lesson 3: Food Preservation: In this lesson, you will explore how and why we preserve food. You will learn how to slow down spoilage, different methods of preserving food, and the history of food preservation. Lesson 4: Food Preservation Experiment: In this lesson, you will further explore food preservation. You will take what you have learned in the previous lessons and conduct your own food preservation experiment. Nature Study Lesson 1: Propagation: In this lesson, you will discover the parts of a seed, learn the four elements a seed needs for germination, explore how some plants are grown from cuttings, and discuss plant propagation from divisions and grafting. Lesson 2: Vegetable Gardens: In this lesson, you will discover what a plant needs to grow, explore different soil types, and learn what makes a vegetable different from a fruit. You will try your hand at starting your own vegetable patch. Lesson 3: Fruit Gardens: In this lesson, you will learn how compost is made, discover how a flower turns into a fruit and the different types of fruit plants make, explore strawberry anatomy, start your own gardening journal, and conduct an experiment. Lesson 4: Herb Gardens: In this lesson, you will learn about the benefits of companion gardening and natural pest control, explore some common herbs you can plant in your own garden, and make your own herb garden markers. Language Arts Lesson 1: Homesteading Words: In this lesson, you will discover homesteading words, use your spelling skills to make a homesteading family craft, and demonstrate your growing vocabulary through various activities. Lesson 2: Peter Rabbit: In this lesson, you will read and study The Tale of Peter Rabbit through narration, puppet play, summarization, comprehension cards, story study, sequencing, letter formation, and writing practice. Lesson 3: Word Order: In this lesson, you will explore word order in the English language, then demonstrate your comprehension by completing sentence puzzles, free play, labels, and story editing. Lesson 4: Acrostic Poetry: In this lesson, you will learn how to create and structure acrostic poetry and read a poem by Lewis Carroll. Writing Lesson 1: How to Give Directions in Writing: In this lesson, you will begin your adventure of the procedural writing process. You will learn how to use appropriate vocabulary in order to give accurate directions and use real life examples of when to use such language. Lesson 2: How To Complete a Task: In this lesson, you will learn about another form of procedural writing: how to complete a task. You will discover transitional words and how to use them in your procedural writing. Lesson 3: How to Make Something: In this lesson, you will learn how to teach someone how to make something through procedural writing. You will practice using your descriptive words learned from previous lessons and how utilizing visual aids can benefit your writing. Lesson 4: How To Be: In this lesson, you will explore our “Do, Make, Be” charts. You will decide whether you want to research how to “be” something or teach someone else how to “be” something you are already familiar with. History Lesson 1: Planting on the Homestead: In this lesson, you will learn about what makes someone a homesteader, the origins of homesteading, and the factors that affect planting on the homestead. You will read a cultural spotlight about sisters in agriculture. Lesson 2: Working on the Homestead: In this lesson, you will discover what it takes to work on the homestead, including equipment, tools, and animals that reside there. You will read about the wheelbarrow, and how it is made and used. Lesson 3: Buildings on the Homestead: In this lesson, you will explore the different buildings on the homestead, what they are used for, and how they help make the homestead successful and sustainable. You will read about the history of the windmill. Lesson 4: Preserving on the Homestead: In this lesson, you will learn about the different ways of preserving food on the homestead, why it is important to preserve food, and the benefits of this self-sufficient skill. You will read about the history of mason jars. Geography Lesson 1: Sweden: In this lesson, you will explore Sweden, where it is located on the map, physical details, and facts about the culture of the country. You will listen to Sweden’s national anthem and recreate its flag. Lesson 2: Maps: In this lesson, you will familiarize yourself with the world map and the map of Sweden. Lesson 3: Swedish Culture and Traditions: In this lesson, you will learn about the Swedish language, culture, cuisine, art, and traditions. You will learn about how many of these aspects of Swedish life came about and the importance of them to the Swedish people. Lesson 4: Sustainable Sweden: In this lesson, you will explore sustainability and renewable energy. You will learn the definition of these concepts, ways to live more sustainably, and the different sources of renewable energy. Music Lesson 1: Rhythm Pie: In this lesson, you will discover the difference between rhythm and beats, how to read and write musical notation, and how to break down these concepts with a visual aid called a rhythm pie. Lesson 2: Musical Fruit: In this lesson, you will expand your rhythm knowledge by mixing and matching different beats to create new rhythms. Lesson 3: Harvest Songs: In this lesson, you will explore the process of the harvest, the history of the Zuni people and how they incorporated music and dance into their traditions, and the role music plays in important celebrations. Lesson 4: Country Music in Homesteading: In this lesson, you will discover the history of country music, the common instruments used to create the unique sound, how this style of music came to be, and the underlying themes throughout this genre of music. Art Lesson 1: Chickens: In this lesson, you will explore chickens through a variety of expressive art forms, study your spotlight artist, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, and learn about making art with homemade paint and other household instruments. Lesson 2: Herbs: In this lesson, you will identify, present, and represent herb art as you study the spotlight artist, Elizabeth Blackwell. You will explore the benefits of herbs in our lives and diets, including healing herbs and smudge sticks. Lesson 3: Veggies: In this lesson, you will discover Giuseppe Arcimboldo, revel in his unique art, and imitate his style in a veggie self-portrait. You will learn to make art with veggies and other things found on the homestead. Lesson 4: Garden: In this lesson, you will learn how to build a variety of garden representations using artistic styles by investigating Camille Pissarro and his portrayal of gardens. Math Lesson 1: Numbers: In this lesson, you will explore form and sequence of numbers, according to your learning level. Lesson 2: Fruits and Veggies Details Matching: In this lesson, you will use spatial awareness and your observation skills to match different aspects of fruits and vegetables in a variety of forms. Lesson 3: Odd, Even, and Fractions: In this lesson, you will use plants and pie to investigate odd/even, fractions, and other mathematical functions. Lesson 4: Fraction and Decimal Matching: In this lesson, you will discover fractions and decimals and their relation to one another. Supplement Nature Activities Coloring Sheets Fruit or Vegetable Sorting Homesteading Word Build I Spy and Count Game Homesteading Memory Match Number Cards Number Clip Wheel Number Match Whose Barn Activity Thematic & Bilingual Activities Recycle 3 Part Cards (Spanish) 3 R's Sorting Game (Spanish) Homesteading Word Search My Earth Clip Cards This unit will be delivered digitally as a downloadable zip file. H+S Patchwork Studies average approximately 550-650 pages of content. While the download does include the option to print the full unit straight through front and back, we recommend printing on an as-needed, as-you-go basis. Enjoy your homesteading and sustainable living adventures!
Red Rock Canyon NCA Environmental Education Program has an awesome rock scavenger hunt! I adapted their version to use in a school, park, or home setting. Kids find rocks for each of the categories listed below. When they find a rock that fits the category, they draw it. Carry a bucket with you on your geology scavenger hunt and collect the rocks you find. Bring them back to the classroom to study for further investigation! photos via cc: bricks / gravel by Titus Tscharntke What's that made of?! Examine your school, architecture, roads, and sidewalks. What are these items made up of? Rocks and Minerals! Examples: (stone, brick, concrete, gravel, etc.) Distinguish between man-made and natural rock. Talk about weathering. Are there any cracks in the sidewalk or road? What happens to rock when it rains? Discuss sediments. What happens to rock particles (sediments) when they weather away from rock? Do man-made materials weather as easily as natural rock? Click here for this project and more rocks and minerals activities for grades K-12 from Michigan.gov. Visit BrainPOP for a short video and simple lessons for introducing rocks and minerals. fossil via cgs While learning about geology, make a fossil! Visit California Geological Survey for instructions!
