Homeschool Earth Sciences Resources

ALBERTA GRADE 2's Earth Systems 1: Earth's Relationship to the Sun!

By La Llama Bilingüe

"Earth's Relationship to the Sun"

  • Explore the fascinating elements that make up our planet – land, water, air, plants, and the diversity of animals.
  • Uncover the unique factors that make Earth the only known habitat for life in our vast universe.
  • Understand the Earth's movements: Through hands-on activities and thought-provoking exercises, students will gain a deeper understanding of how these movements shape our days, nights, and the changing seasons.

This product includes:

  • A 16-page workbook with his corresponding answer key
  • Cutouts
  • Assessment with Answer Key
  • Teacher's Notes.

This material is based on Alberta's Curriculum Shifts for 2023

$5.00

Earth Conservation Science for Preschool and Kindergarten (Earth Day)

By Joyful Explorations

Perfect for Earth Day or any time, this Unit teaches children to take care of our Earth. This Unit supports the Next Generation Science Standards.

The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning.

A they work through the experiments in this packet the students will explore the following concepts:

  1. Human beings cause pollution on the Earth.
  2. Pollution is harmful to the land, air and water of the Earth
  3. People can help reduce and prevent the amount of pollution on the Earth.

Also included are four full color posters for you to display in your classroom, black and white posters for the children to color, journal pages and lots of extension activities.

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Bundle|Lunar and Solar Eclipse Reading Comprehension Passages and Activities

By LessonLink Teacher

Engage your students with this comprehensive Solar and Lunar Eclipse Activity Set, designed to help them have a basic understanding of the Solar and Lunar Eclipses. This set includes a variety of activities suitable for students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and even 6.

This activity set includes five different activities that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, facts, and perspectives related to the Solar and Lunar eclipses.

The activities are:

  • 3 Lunar Eclipse Reading Comprehension Passages and Fun Facts: The passages include multiple-choice questions, written response questions, and answer keys
  • 4 Solar Eclipse Reading Comprehension Passages and Fun Facts: The passages include multiple-choice questions, written response questions, and answer keys
  • 2 Word Search Puzzles: Find hidden words related to the Solar and Lunar eclipses in a grid of letters. The words can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or backward.
  • 2 Crossword Puzzles: Solve clues to fill in the crossword puzzle with words related to the Solar and Lunar Eclipses.
  • 2 Word Scrambles: Unscramble words related to the Solar and Lunar eclipses and write them in the correct spaces.
  • 2 Vocabulary Passages: Read two short passages about the Solar and Lunar eclipses and fill in the blank spaces with the correct words from the vocabulary list. The passages introduce some important terms and concepts related to these eclipses.

You can use this product as a whole-class activity, homework assignment, small group, or independent activity on the Solar and Lunar Eclipse.

Each activity comes with an answer key for teachers and allows students to check their work independently.


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Earth Day & Recycling Growing Bundle - Crafts, Worksheets, & Writing Activities

By Kimberly

❤️Looking for fun and engaging activities to celebrate Earth Day or recycling this spring? Help your students understand the importance of taking care of our Earth, while practicing important math, literacy, social studies, fine motor, and science concepts with this growing bundle!

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NEW! Geography: Ring of Fire & Tectonic Plates (Using "Ring of Fire" Song)

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Music is inspiring and is a great way to help students find interest in the topic being studied and grasp the information. I use it often! This lesson implements June Carter Cash's and Johnny Cash's song, Ring of Fire, as part of the introduction. In addition, the lesson discusses not only the plates but also the boundaries and how they move creating new landforms. Students will, in addition, track and plot earthquakes and volcanoes.

OBJECTIVE:

o The learner will identify the Ring of Fire’s geographical location and will identify it as a region.

o The learner will describe the events that occur along the Ring of Fire—earthquakes and volcanic activity.

o The learner will plot recent earthquakes and volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean on a map to discover the relationship between these events and the plate boundaries.

o The learner will determine the types of boundaries that lie within the Ring of Fire

MATERIAL NEEDED:
o Copies of Ring of Fire lyrics, Johnny Cash version, written by June Carter Cash (Included)

o Technology to play the song as learners follow along with the lyrics. (Find the song on Youtube or Spotify)

o Demonstrations: Graham crackers, peanut butter, a plate, and something with which to spread the peanut butter (or substitute icing or anything creamy) (5) bowl of water (If you want you can have students take part in the demonstration, provide enough for learners to work in groups.)

o Tectonic Plate Puzzle (Included)

o Map to display the Ring of Fire (Included)

o Ring of Fire Tracking Map to identify seismic activity along the Ring of Fire. (Included)

o Technology for the learner to use to track seismic activity during the last 12 months —suggested site USGS.org

o Exit cards (Included)

You will receive with this lesson:

o Detailed teacher instructions

o Copies of the Ring of Fire Lyrics

o Tectonic Plate Puzzle

o Map of the Ring of Fire for display

o Ring of Fire Trancing Map for Student Activity

o Exit Cards

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One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses. Not to be used to create resources for profit.

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3rd Grade Science Vocabulary Development

By Science and STEAM Team

Do you need vocabulary development in the area of science? This resource includes 67 vocabulary words that are essential for the NGSS. Each word contains a graphic to help students. They are perfect for a science word wall. Words are color-coded for each unit.

red - motion and stability NGSS

green - life science NGSS

blue - earth science NGSS

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Back to School Science Reading Comprehension | First Day of School Activities

By The Teaching Resources Company

Back to School Earth & Space Science Reading Comprehension Passages : Discover the wonders of our universe with these printable worksheets for Grade 3 to Grade 5 Science teachers, covering topics from planets to weather systems. Enhance your students' learning experience and spark their curiosity in the fascinating world of Earth and space sciences.

Earth & Space Science worksheets are an essential tool for teachers looking to engage their students in the fascinating world of science. These comprehensive and well-structured resources cover a wide range of topics, from the solar system and celestial bodies to the Earth's atmosphere and geological processes. By incorporating these worksheets into their lesson plans, teachers can provide students with a solid foundation in Earth & Space Science, while also fostering a love for learning and a deeper understanding of the natural world. With a variety of grade-appropriate activities, exercises, and assessments, Earth & Space Science worksheets are the perfect addition to any science curriculum, ensuring that students of all ages and abilities can explore the wonders of our planet and the cosmos beyond.

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Survival Journal - 6th Grade Science End of Year Project

By Danielle Mortimore

Looking for a end of the year self-paced lesson for students to work on during those weird schedule days after testing? This lesson uses critical and creative thinking to create a story about surviving on a deserted island using what they have learned in science! It includes....

  • All directions for students and teachers
  • Google slides to go through with students
  • Chance cards to print out
  • Pacing guide
  • Teacher and student tips
  • Student packet with all the information they need
  • Rubric for student AND teacher

This project is great for the end of the year. That weird time between end of course tests and the school year end is challenging. The project is mostly self-paced and great for those days that you only see some classes throughout the day.

Minimum materials are needed!

  • 11x7 paper
  • lined
  • paper
  • the packet
  • yarn

Student will make a map, complete a packet, and write some journal entries on how they would survive if they were stranded on a deserted island.


Tennessee State Standards

  • 6.PS3.1 - Analyze the properties and compare the sources of kinetic, elastic potential, gravitational potential, electric potential, chemical, and thermal energy.
  • 6.LS2.4 - Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes, specifically the tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, desert, grasslands, rainforest, marine, and freshwater ecosystems
  • 6.ESS2.5 - Analyze and interpret data from weather conditions, weather maps, satellites, and radar to predict probable local weather patterns and conditions.
  • 6.ESS3.2 - Investigate and compare existing and developing technologies that will utilize renewable and alternative energy sources.

NGSS - Middle School

  • MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem
  • MS-PS1-4: Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.
  • MS-ESS2-5: Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions.
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Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders BUNDLE

By Pearlie Janes Creations

BUNDLE Holidays and Themes Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade | Engaging Middle School and Junior High Writing Activities

This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?

  • 408 Poetry Prompts
  • 306 Creative Writing Prompts
  • No Prep Needed

Educational Benefits

  • Enhances Writing Skills: Students practice and improve their writing skills through structured and creative exercises.
  • Encourages Self-Expression: Prompts provide an outlet for students to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas, fostering a sense of individuality and confidence.
  • Stimulates Creativity: Diverse and imaginative prompts inspire students to think outside the box and explore new ways of writing.

Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile resource is ideal for:

  • Classroom Activities: Use as part of your regular writing curriculum, in writing centers, or as warm-up exercises.
  • Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce classroom learning and encourage creative writing at home.
  • Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice, early finishers, or as enrichment activities.
  • Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's writing development.

Holidays and Themes Included:

  1. 4th of July/USA
  2. American Symbols
  3. Arctic Animals
  4. Around the World
  5. Asian American History
  6. Back to School
  7. Beach/Ocean
  8. Black History
  9. Camping
  10. Christmas
  11. Cooking/Baking
  12. Earth Day
  13. Easter
  14. Election
  15. End of School Year/Summer
  16. Fall
  17. Farm
  18. Father's Day
  19. Groundhog Day
  20. Halloween
  21. Memorial Day
  22. Mother's Day
  23. Presidents' Day
  24. Seasons
  25. Space
  26. Spring
  27. St. Patrick's Day
  28. Thanksgiving
  29. Valentine's Day
  30. Weather
  31. Winter
  32. Winter Holidays
  33. Women's History
  34. Zoo
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Back to school Color by number Worksheets Coloring Pages - Fun August Activities

By The Students Palace

Color By Number features cute and adorable coloring page of Back to school . These fun coloring pages will help children master their numbers and improve their manual dexterity through coloring. Little ones will enjoy learning the numbers and coloring the pictures. It also helps in developing fine motor skills, counting, number recognition, eye-hand coordination and improves pen controls.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

  • ( PDF + PNG )

  • square 11'' x ''8.5 designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

  • High-resolution images

  • Unlimited prints

  • Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

  • This item comes as a high-resolution PDF files that you can download straight after purchasing.

  • You can print as many copies as you want.

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Blue Planet Season 2 - Complete Question Set Episodes 1-7

By Quick Assignment Central

Includes a set of 10 questions with separate answer key. Written at a 9th grade level.

Includes 1 set for each of the 7 episodes of season 2 of Blue Planet.

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Recycle Sorting BUNDLE

By YourTeachingDoc

Go Green with this Recycle Sorting Comprehensive Unit, Earth Day Style. This Sort Recycling Comprehensive Unit provides a student with 3 differentiated levels of learning! Level 1 utilized errorless learning for students who need maximum support. In level 2, students are presented with a picture of a recycling item to sort and will choose the correct recycling bin out of 3 choices. Level 3 is for more advanced learners where they are given a recycling scenario in which they need to determine which recycling bin the solution to the scenario goes into.

Through engaging activities such as Google Slides, Offline Interactives, and hands-on task cards, students will gain practical experience in sorting different types of recyclable materials.

This is an excellent resource for a range of students, from those with IEP Life Skills or Social Studies goals, to homeschool parents, as well as elementary students learning how to recycle.

These activities can be used in a variety of learning settings, including virtual learning, whole-group learning, small-group learning, and homework.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

90 Google Slides Task Cards (with additional "correct/incorrect" cards", a title card, and 1 instructional card with a "Congratulations" slide after each level

90 Printable Task Cards for Small Group / Independent Learning (30 Color Task Cards per level)

90 Interactive OFFLINE (pdf format) Cards (with additional "correct/incorrect" cards", a title card, and 2 instructional cards with a "Congratulations" slide after each level

Editable Congratulations Certificates

* 3 Different Designs in Editable Google Slides Format*

♻ BONUS: You will also have access to 90 Digital Easel cards to play in class or can be assigned to complete at home or during individual work.

NOTE:

The Google Slides activity is BEST assigned/presented in PRESENT mode, allowing the students to self-check their answer and keep practicing until they get it correct!

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To Print Task Cards: The Task Cards, as downloaded, are 1/2 page which are great for students that need a larger size. To print 4x6 index card-sized task cards, select "2 pages per sheet". To print 3x5 index card-sized task cards, select "4 pages per sheet". These are not designed to print directly to index card template paper. What has worked best for my students was to print on heavy-duty card stock and laminate.

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Climate Change in the Greater Bay Area - Middle School Science

By Mark Holmes

Dive into the fascinating world of climate change with Dr. Brownstorm's engaging unit on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)!

This comprehensive package is designed for Grade 6 students, with a focus on English Language Learners (ELL), making complex climate concepts accessible and fun.

What's Included:

  1. Detailed lesson plan with clear objectives and main ideas
  2. Colorful, informative PowerPoint presentation
  3. Student handout with questions (regular and ELL versions)
  4. Answer key for teachers
  5. Engaging analogies to explain complex concepts (e.g., the marble jar for return periods)
  6. Data analysis activities using real climate graphs
  7. Discussion prompts for class engagement

Key Features:

  • ELL-friendly language and explanations
  • Visual aids to support learning
  • Interactive elements to keep students engaged
  • Real-world data from the GBA region
  • Connections to students' daily lives

This unit covers:

  • Temperature changes in the GBA
  • Rainfall patterns and extreme weather events
  • Future climate predictions
  • Impacts of climate change on communities

Perfect for:

  • Science classes studying climate and weather
  • Geography units on regional climate patterns
  • Interdisciplinary studies linking science and social studies
  • ESL/ELL classrooms focusing on scientific vocabulary

Aligned with Grade 6 curriculum standards, this unit will turn your students into climate detectives, exploring the mysteries of our changing planet!

Get ready to inspire the next generation of climate scientists with Dr. Brownstorm's exciting journey through the Greater Bay Area's changing climate!

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Learning The Four Seasons BUNDLE |Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Activities,Crafts

By The Fun Sheep

Whether you're looking for time-saving resources or exciting activities, this bundle has it all! Packed with interactive worksheets, crafts, games and fun activities, students will explore the unique characteristics of each season while boosting their basic skills. Perfect for fall, spring, summer, and winter-themed lessons, this bundle will have your little learners excited to discover the changing seasons all year long!

Perfect for any preschool or Pre-K classroom, this bundle will help your students explore the four seasons of the Year in a way that’s both educational and fun!

Activities included in this printable Bundle:

- Four Seasons Sorting

- Four Seasons Clip Cards

- Four Seasons Dress Up

- Months and Seasons of the Year

- Four Seasons Tree Craft

- Four Seasons Foldable Craft

- Four Seasons Wheel

- Four Seasons Flip Book

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Ecosystems Adapted Notes and Review

By Sign with me TOD

This product includes vocabulary, notes, and review for students that are learning about ecosystems.

Vocabulary words that are emphasized in this packet include: community, ecosystems, population, estuaries, living things compared to nonliving things in a community and how nonliving things help living things in a community, small fish, kinds of ecosystems, organisms, water supply, and the Florida Everglades.

These notes can also be used as adapted notes for students who need more support. This packet includes notes with short answer questions based on what was reviewed in the notes and fill in the blank questions with a key. Students will learn what ecosystems are what how they are made up of both living and nonliving things, examples of nonliving things and how they help living things, examples of different ecosystems - students can determine what is in each given ecosystem by looking at the pictures provided, students will learn about the Florida Everglades, estuaries and why birds build nests near estuaries, what makes up a community in an ecosystem and why communities are important in an ecosystem, students will review different ecosystems and why specific animals would not survive in or want to live in that ecosystem, brief review of a population - its meaning and students will examine a chart that looks at the biosphere, biome, ecosystem, community, and individual. Students will learn about water concerns in the Florida Everglades, why the smallest fish in an ecosystem are most important, and students will look at a food chain chart and answer questions regarding the chart.

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Earth's Interconnected Systems: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle

By More Lessons Less Planning

Earth's Interconnected Systems: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle (10 Articles)

Unleash your students' environmental science knowledge with this comprehensive bundle of 10 engaging reading comprehension worksheets. Explore the intricate web of Earth's interconnected systems, from the atmosphere to the biosphere, and delve into critical environmental issues like climate change and pollution.

10 Engaging Articles: Each article delves into a specific aspect of Earth's systems, providing a comprehensive overview of environmental science concepts.

    • Article 1: Our Breathable Blanket: The Atmosphere: Explore the structure, functions, and importance of the atmosphere, including the ozone layer and its role in protecting Earth from harmful UV radiation.
    • Article 2: Water World: The Hydrosphere: Discover the vital role of water in Earth's systems, the components of the hydrosphere, and the importance of the water cycle.
    • Article 3: The Earth's Rocky Foundation: The Lithosphere: Uncover the structure and dynamics of the lithosphere, including tectonic plates, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
    • Article 4: The Living Planet: The Biosphere: Explore the concept of biodiversity, ecosystems, food chains, and nutrient cycles, and their importance for life on Earth.
    • Article 5: A Dynamic Duo: The Atmosphere and the Hydrosphere: Investigate the intricate relationship between the atmosphere and hydrosphere, including their influence on weather, climate, and ocean currents.
    • Article 6: The Earth's Shifting Surface: The Lithosphere and the Biosphere: Examine how the lithosphere interacts with the biosphere, influencing soil formation, erosion, and natural disasters.
    • Article 7: The Interconnectedness of Life: The Biosphere and the Atmosphere: Delve into the gas exchange between the biosphere and atmosphere, photosynthesis, respiration, and the carbon cycle.
    • Article 8: A Watery World: The Hydrosphere and the Biosphere: Explore the relationship between water and life, including aquatic ecosystems, water pollution, and water scarcity.
    • Article 9: The Dynamic Earth: The Lithosphere and the Atmosphere: Investigate the interactions between the lithosphere and atmosphere, focusing on weathering, erosion, and climate change.
    • Article 10: A Complex System: The Earth's Interconnectedness: Recapitulate the four major Earth systems and their interactions, emphasizing the importance of understanding their interconnectedness for sustainable development.

Key Features:

  • Varied Assessment Activities: Each article includes multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to test comprehension and critical thinking.
  • Answer Key Included: Save time grading with a detailed answer key for each worksheet.
  • Real-World Case Studies: Explore real-world examples to make learning relevant and engaging.
  • Sub-Plan Ready: Use these worksheets as standalone lessons or as part of your unit plans.
  • Common Core Aligned: Addresses core environmental science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will understand the interconnectedness of Earth's systems and their impact on the environment.
  • Students will analyze the causes and consequences of environmental problems like climate change, pollution, and habitat loss.
  • Students will evaluate strategies for sustainable development and environmental protection.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

  • MS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) Middle/High School: Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.
  • MS-LS1-A: (or HS-LS2-C) Middle/High School: Structure and Function - Construct an argument supported by evidence that all organisms must maintain a dynamic equilibrium between taking in nutrients and energy and releasing waste products.
  • SS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-A) High School: Earth and Human Activity - Evaluate the consequences of human activities on Earth's natural systems and the ways humans can mitigate those consequences.

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Earth, Sun, and Moon Original Poem and Booklet

By Leslie Ann Porter - Small Town Teacher Life

This original poem/song (tune of Farmer in the Dell) informs readers of the earth’s relation with the sun and moon, how the sun and moon appear in the sky, and the different phases of the moon. Use some or use all of it to teach about the sky or just to practice fluency!

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ANIMAL INVESTIGATIONS | All About Kangaroos | Activities and Research

By Dovie Funk

Are you teaching about MAMMALS? This resource is ALL ABOUT KANGAROOS. There are several learning activities as well as a craft that will make a great wall display.

This resource includes :

  • KWL Graphic Organizer
  • What is a Kangaroo? Worksheet
  • Fun Facts Activity
  • Newspaper page
  • Facts About Kangaroos Graphic Organizer
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  • 16 pages of Vocabulary Bunting (8 color and 8 black and white)
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Research and data collection AICE Cambridge Environmental Unit2 (2.3,2.4,2.5)

By AICE the Test

This Power Point presentation covers objectives 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5 for Topic 2 as listed in Cambridge Environmental Management AS 2025 -2027 syllabus. The slides are fully editable, so if you want to add, change, or delete something, it's easy! Make it your way!

Major topics: collection of environmental data, sampling strategies are used to collect representative data, random sampling and systematic sampling strategies, techniques used to collect sample data: quadrats, pitfall traps, sweep nets, beating trays, kick sampling, light traps, capture-mark-recapture, questionnaire, water turbidity, how to estimate biodiversity using the Simpson’s index of diversity, how to calculate population size using the Lincoln index, e methods of data collection that include the use of technology like geospatial systems, satellite sensors, radio tracking, computer modelling, what is meant by the term ‘big data’, benefits and limitations of the analysis of big data.


For AS Level Environmental Management

Aligned to the newest AICE syllabus for Topic 2: Environmental research and data collection

  • 2.3 Collection of environmental data
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Weather Bundle

By Abigail J McClellan

These bundle for lower elementary is perfect for teaching about weather and severe weather in your classroom! It focuses on six types of weather: sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy, snowy, and stormy and six types of severe weather: blizzard, flood, hurricane, tornado, drought, and hail. Engaging worksheets, flashcards, and BOOM cards, this product has it all! This resource comes with a total of 24 pages!

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