Unlock your students’ natural curiosity and passion for science with this interactive and hands-on teaching unit. Designed to connect with their prior knowledge and provide immersive experiences, this unit offers 10 engaging lessons that guide students through complex scientific principles in an accessible way. Students will actively participate in hands-on experiments and activities that make learning exciting and memorable. This unit promotes independent learning and encourages students to reflect on their understanding, helping them build a solid foundation of knowledge in a fun and stimulating environment. **WHAT’S COVERED? ** In this unit, we look at the following topics: Lesson 1 - How do people know what is in space? Lesson 2 - How far away is space? Lesson 3 - What is a solar system? Lesson 4 - How does Earth move in space? Lesson 5 - What causes the seasons? Lesson 6 - What is the moon and what do we know about it? Lesson 7 - What are stars? Lesson 8 - Why do some stars appear brighter than others? Lesson 9 - Why do stars move in the night sky? Lesson 10 - Why is gravity different on different planets? **What’s Included? ** Included in this comprehensive teaching unit are: Total of 10 core lessons: This unit comprises of 10 core lessons that cover all of the content of Space Systems for fifth-grade students aligned with the NGSS standards. Teaching Presentations: You will receive 10 teaching presentations in both PowerPoint (PPT), Google Slides, and PDF formats. These presentations are highly engaging and interactive, to create a fun and memorable learning experience. Teacher Guide: A complete Teacher’s Guide is provided, offering scripted lesson plans, an overview of the unit, alignment with standards, and a list of materials needed for each lesson. All links and resources are also embedded within the guide. Student Science Journal: Students use an engaging science journal designed specifically for this unit. The journal includes various activities such as reading exercises, Time to Think challenges, experiments, vocabulary tasks, reflections, and more. This is a wonderful keepsake to record all of the students’ learning. Features

Unlock your students’ natural curiosity and passion for science with this interactive and hands-on teaching unit. Designed to connect with their prior knowledge and provide immersive experiences, this bundle offers lessons that guide students through complex scientific principles in an accessible way. Students will actively participate in hands-on experiments and activities that make learning exciting and memorable. This unit promotes independent learning and encourages students to reflect on their understanding, helping them build a solid foundation of knowledge in a fun and stimulating environment. --------------------What’s Covered?-------------------- In this unit, we look at the following topics: Lesson 1 - What is weather? Lesson 2 - What is the atmosphere? Lesson 3 - How do we measure weather? Lesson 4 - What are seasons? Lesson 5 - How do we measure temperature? Lesson 6 - Why is there water in the air? Lesson 7 - Can clouds predict weather? Lesson 8 - Why does the wind blow? Lesson 9 - What is a climate zone? Lesson 10 - What are extreme weather events? Lesson 11 - How do extreme weather conditions affect people? --------------------WHAT’S INCLUDED?--------------------- Engaging Lessons: This unit has 11 core lessons that are designed to connect with students’ prior knowledge and guide them through complex scientific principles in an accessible way. Comprehensive Teaching Resources: For each unit, you’ll receive teaching presentations, a detailed teacher’s guide, an interactive student science journal, and more. Reading Tasks and Comprehension Activities: A range of read-and-response activities are included to enhance reading comprehension skills and understanding of scientific concepts. Hands-on Labs - A range of engaging labs that invite children to explore and learn through genuine inquiry and discovery. Vocabulary Posters: Key vocabulary terms are reinforced with visually appealing posters to aid retention and understanding. Formative and Summative Assessments: Gauge your students’ progress with various comprehension tasks, quizzes, and reflection/journal prompts. Answer Keys: Save time on marking with included answer keys or model answers. This unit offers an all-encompassing resource, providing everything you need to deliver engaging and effective science lessons throughout the entire academic year. Customer Support: Email me at givesparkco@gmail.com Thanks for stopping by, Vicky