Homeschool Science Centers

Practice Cambridge Style questions using this set of task cards. This document covers topics for Unit#4 Managing Ecosystems and Biodiversity, as listed by the Cambridge syllabus.

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These fun “Egg” science experiments and activities are perfect for Easter or spring! The set includes 10 hands-on science activities.

Activities include:

“What’s Inside?”

“The Floating Egg”

“The Disappearing Shell”

“The Growing Egg”

“Rolling Eggs”

“Magnets & Eggs”

“Egg Sounds Matching Game”

“Heavy & Light Eggs”

“Egg Drop”

5 of the experiments use real eggs, and 5 use plastic Easter eggs.

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Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with twelve fun science activities! These science activities will keep your students motivated and excited about learning during those exciting days leading up to Christmas.

Activities include:

Explore a Christmas Tree

Grow a Crystal Garden

Magnetic Jingle Bells

Build a Gumdrop Christmas Tree

Candy Cane Play Dough

Santa’s Toothpaste

Snowy Sensory Bags

Dissolving Candy Canes

Jumping Tinsel

Build a Gingerbread House

Cup Tree STEM Challenge

Flying Snowballs

The five little monkeys are stuck in a tree and they need help to get away from the nasty crocodile! Your students will have fun learning as they rescue the monkeys and help them get safely to their mama.

"STEM" means "Science, Technology, Engineering and Math", and even the youngest students can benefit from doing STEM activities. This packet incorporates reading and literacy along with the traditional STEM disciplines.

Activities include:
❤ A full-color printable book of “The Five Little Monkeys and the Crocodile” (Letter-sized paper) ❤ Mini-books for students to take home (Black and White, half-sized pages) ❤ STEM challenge: “Help the Monkeys Jump Over the Crocodile!” ❤ STEM challenge: “Help the Monkeys Get to their Mama!” ❤ STEM challenge: “Help the Monkeys Put the Bananas in the Picnic Basket!” ❤ Coloring Page

Engage students with comprehensive plant life cycle worksheets. Explore various stages of plant growth, label parts, and dive into pollination. Perfect for interactive learning!

Contents:

• 5 diverse life cycle charts depicting the plant's journey from seed to maturity.
• Interactive cut and paste worksheet for hands-on engagement.
• Label the parts of the plant activity sheet for botanical understanding.
• Flashcards for visual reinforcement and stage recognition.
• Observation book to track growth and development.
• Pollination writing prompt page for creative exploration.

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Teachers:

1. Comprehensive resource covering various aspects of the plant life cycle.
2. Engaging activities cater to different learning styles.
3. Supports hands-on learning with cut and paste options.
4. Encourages scientific observation and recording.
5. Promotes critical thinking with writing prompts.

Students:

1. Interactive worksheets make learning fun and memorable.
2. Visual aids like flashcards enhance understanding.
3. Hands-on activities foster active participation.
4. Observation book encourages curiosity and exploration.
5. Writing prompts spark creativity and expression.

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2. Homeschooling parents looking for comprehensive plant life cycle materials.
3. Educators focusing on botany and environmental science.
4. Teachers implementing interactive learning in the classroom.
5. Students eager to explore the wonders of plant growth and development.

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Teaching Animal Science/Mammal through Close Reading and Fine Arts with GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.

Materials include lesson plans, activity pages and posters with both student version and teacher version (with teaching scripts).

Major components of the product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 2 Reading Passages

- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks

- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

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Related Lessons:

Science Word Search: Wolf

Science Word Search: Mammal Facts

Science Word Search: Animal Unit

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Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons

Plant:

Close Reading: Plant Unit

Close Reading: Apples

Close Reading: Corn

Close Reading: From Seed to Plant

Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree

Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat

Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book

Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat

Animals:

Close Reading: Animal Unit

Amphibian:

Close Reading: Frogs

Arachnid:

Close Reading: Spiders

Bird:

Close Reading: Owls

Close Reading: Penguins!

Fish:

Close Reading: Sharks

Insect:

Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly

Close Reading: The Honey Makers

Close Reading: Ladybugs

Mammal:

Close Reading: Bats

Close Reading: Elephants of Africa

Close Reading: Polar Bears

Close Reading: Wolves

Close Reading: Whales

Reptile:

Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles

Close Reading: Dinosaurs!

Close Reading: Sea Turtles

Close Reading: Snakes

Environment:

Close Reading: Environment Unit

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Close Reading: Coral Reefs

Close Reading: Deserts

Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps

Close Reading: Rain Forests

Close Reading: Recycle!

Weather:

Close Reading: Weather Unit

Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!

Close Reading: It's Raining!

Close Reading: It's Snowing!

Close Reading: Tornadoes!

Season:

Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons

Astronomy:

Close Reading: Astronomy Unit

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!

Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out

Close Reading: The Moon Book

Close Reading: THE PLANETS

Matter:

Close Reading: States of Matter

Social Studies/Holidays:

Close Reading: Holiday Unit

Close Reading: Christmas Is ...

Close Reading: Easter

Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons

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Are you looking for ways to review the topics of Chapter#4? Here is a set of task cards designed specifically for Chapter 4: Classification and Biodiversity - AICE Marine Science AS course!

Why Choose My Task Cards:

1. Curriculum Alignment: Meticulously crafted to align seamlessly with the AICE Marine Science AS course, these task cards are tailored to cover the nuances of Chapter 4, ensuring your students receive targeted and relevant practice.
2. Engaging Activities: Each task card is infused with engaging questions that captivate students' attention and foster a deeper comprehension of classification and biodiversity concepts.
3. Exam Preparedness: Equip your students with the tools they need for success in the AICE Exam. My task cards provide focused practice questions, allowing students to reinforce their knowledge and build confidence in tackling exam-related challenges.
4. Time-Saving: As a teacher, I understand your time is precious. My task cards are ready-made, saving you valuable preparation time. Simply integrate them into your lesson plan for an instant boost in engagement and educational value.
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If you are looking for a winning combination of reading passages, movement, question trails and code words, The Endangered Animals Scavenger Hunt is for you! With this activity, students move around the classroom while using their reading comprehension skills and answering questions. Your students will be eager to finish the task with a mystery word and a secret 4-digit.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

✏️ 10 Short Reading Passages

✏️ 10 Question Trails

✏️ Student Recording Sheet

✏️ Student Directions

✏️ Teacher Directions

✏️ Teacher Answer Key

HOW IT WORKS: A “secret mission” is read, and students choose a card to start with. It does NOT matter what card students begin with because the order of completion does not matter. The code word question on their card will lead to a different card. All you have to do is print the clues, cut them in half, and hang or hide them! Although, you might want to laminate the clues for multiple uses.

Each of the 10 cards included with this activity includes a short reading passage about the topic, a question trail and a code word. Students will get “code word questions” to determine which card they should visit next. Since they are not told which card to visit next, they will be going around and reading all of the cards until they find the one they need. This fun front-loading lesson includes 10 short passages, a question trail, a final mystery word and a 4-digit code. Each card reveals a new code word.

If you’re looking for a unique way to teach your students about endangered animals, then this is perfect for you. You can hang the cards on the wall, scatter them on the floor, place them on desks, hide them or pass them amongst students. How you choose to set it up this activity is up to you. You may even have a few more ideas of ways to use these cards and recording sheets.

As stated earlier, the cards do not tell the students which card has the answer to the code word question, so they will revisit the endangered animals text multiple times practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages. No prior knowledge is needed.

You can have the students work in pairs (or individually) and race to complete 10 questions. A friendly competition always increases engagement. Students will read the text, answer 10 questions, unscramble a final mystery word and reveal a 4-digit code.

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The five little monkeys have all bumped their heads, and the doctor needs your students to help take care of them! "STEM" means "Science, Technology, Engineering and Math", and even the youngest students can benefit from doing STEM activities. This packet incorporates reading and literacy along with the traditional STEM disciplines.

Activities include: ❤ A full-color printable book of “The Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” (Letter-sized paper) ❤ Mini-books for students to take home (Black and White, half-sized pages) ❤ STEM challenge: “Build a Bed for the Monkeys” ❤ STEM challenge: “Call the Doctor” ❤ STEM challenge: “Bandage the Monkey” ❤ STEM challenge: "Make a Helmet"

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This packet includes 10 science activities that are perfect for Valentine’s Day! Your little scientists will love these cool Valentine’s Day experiments.

Activities include:

♥ Love Potions

♥ Color Changing Flowers

♥ Secret Love Messages

♥ Valentine Lava Lamps

♥ Dissolving Candy Hearts

♥ Marbleized Valentine Paper

♥ Melted Crayon Valentine Art

♥ Frozen Vinegar Hearts

♥ Valentine Sensory Bin

♥ Fingerprint Love Bugs

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