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The Science and Nature Workbook series is a fun way for K-5 students to learn about life science with reading, coloring diagrams, and simple, illustrated activities. These resources also fulfill the Next Generation Science Standards, which help young minds move toward critical thinking and problem solving while igniting their interest in how the natural world works. (Shipping for 1-3 book is $5.50)
This 146-page workbook is for Grade 3 students and includes the following resources:
Chapter 1- LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms
Primer for Educators, NGSS, and Rubric Building Resources
Life Cycle Reading
Life Cycle Vocabulary Quiz
Animal Life Cycles Mini-Poster
Life Cycle of a Bluebird Diagram
Life Cycle of a Gray Squirrel Diagram
Life Cycle of a Bullfrog Diagram
Life Cycle of a Snapping Turtle Diagram
Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly Diagram (Complete Metamorphosis)
Life Cycle of a Grasshopper Diagram (Incomplete Metamorphosis)
Life Cycle of a Gray Squirrel Sequencing and Sorting Activity
Life Cycle of a Bluebird Sequencing and Sorting Activity
Life Cycle of a Bullfrog Sequencing and Sorting Activity
Life Cycle of a Snapping Turtle Sequencing and Sorting Activity
Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly Sequencing and Sorting Activity
Life Cycle of a Grasshopper Sequencing and Sorting Activity
How Do Animals Give Birth? Matching
Comparing Life Cycles Matching Quiz
Comparing Life Cycles Short Answer Quiz
Comparing Life CyclesMini-Poster
Animals and their Young - Coloring Page
Life Cycles Multiple Choice Test
Chapter 2 - LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience and LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans Primer for Educators, NGSS, and Rubric Building Resources
The Effects of Forest Fires - Reading
The Effects of Forest Fires - Vocabulary Cut and Paste
Forest Fires and Animal Populations - Matching
Environmental Changes - Authentic Performance
Biodiversity and Humans Matching
Our Fragile Coral Reefs - Reading
Our Fragile Coral Reefs - Vocabulary Cut and Paste
Protecting Coral Reefs - Poster Making Performance Task
Protecting Coral Reefs Mini-Poster
Keystone Species - The American Alligator - Reading
Keystone Species - The American Alligator - Vocabulary Cut and Paste
Keystone Species - The American Alligator Mini-Poster
Keystone Species - Descriptive Brochure - Performance Task
Chapter 3 - LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits and LS3.B: Variation of Traits
Primer for Educators, NGSS, and Rubric Building Resources
Heredity Reading Page
Heredity - Reading Short Answer Quiz
Inheritance of Traits - the Caribou - Critical Thinking Mini-Poster
Inheritance of Traits in the Caribou - Critical Thinking Activity
Inheritance of Traits in Caribou - Matching Activity
Variation of Traits - Plant Investigation with Data Collection Sheet
Variation of Traits in Pea Plants - Matching Activity
Inheritance of Traits in Bears - Critical Thinking Activity
Inheritance of Traits in Dogs Mini-Poster
Variation of Traits in Animals – Authentic Performance Activity
Variation of Traits in Dogs - Matching Activity
Variation of Traits in Dogs - Critical Thinking Activity
Drawing Inherited Traits in Beagles - Performance Task 1
Drawing Inherited Traits in Beagles - Performance Task 2
Inheritance and Variation of Traits in Flowers - Authentic Performance
Inheritance of Traits Multiple Choice Test
Chapter 4 - LS4.B Natural Selection and LS4.C: Adaptation
Primer for Educators, NGSS, and Rubric Building Resources
Adaptation and Natural Selection Reading
Adaptation and Natural Selection Vocabulary Quiz
Adaptation in Rodents Mini-Poster (Color)
Adaptation - Matching Activity
Reproductive Adaptation Behavior - Matching
Adaptive Behavior for Winter Survival - Matching
Adaptation Traits - Critical Thinking Activity
Adaptive Traits in Insects - Matching
Adaptive Traits in Insects - Critical Thinking Activity
Natural Selection Mini-Poster
Adaptation to Your Environment - Matching
Adaptive Traits - Authentic Performance Activity
Adaptation and Natural Selection - Multiple Choice Test
Chapter 5- LS2.D Social Interactions and Group Behavior
Primer for Educators, NGSS, and Rubric Building Resources
Social Interactions and Group Behavior Reading
Social Interactions and Group Behavior Vocabulary Quiz
Social Interactions and Group Behavior Mini-Poster
Group Behavior Research Project - Critical Thinking
Social Group or Solitary? Matching and Critical Thinking
Animal Groups Crossword Puzzle
Critical Thinking about Group Behavior - Activity
Caribou and Wolves - Social Interactions - Critical Thinking
Social Interactions and Group- Critical Thinking
Social Interactions and Group Behavior - Poster Making
Social Interactions and Group Behavior of Lions
Social Interactions and Group Behavior of Lions - Short Answer Quiz
Social Interactions and Group Behavior - Authentic Behavior
Social Interactions and Group Behavior - Multiple Choice Test
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