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Garden Riddle Treasure Hunt for Kids – Outdoor Printable Activity
Garden treasure hunt riddles for kids – a fun outdoor activity that encourages problem-solving, reading, and movement. This ready-to-use riddle hunt is ideal for summer break, homeschool enrichment, or family fun.
Children will follow a series of rhyming clues around the garden, each one leading them closer to a final hidden prize.
Easy to set up and perfect for keeping kids active and engaged outdoors!
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Area and Perimeter Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Area and Perimeter Scavenger Hunt: This hands-on math activity gets students exploring indoor or outdoor spaces as they search for objects, measure them, and calculate area and perimeter. Students record their findings in a structured table, applying key geometry skills while building teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
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Ocean Plastic Pollution Huge Bundle | Activities and Google Slides
Dive into hands-on learning with this comprehensive Ocean Plastic Pollution Bundle, designed for Grades 3–5. This curated collection of five engaging resources—supplemented by a fully editable PPT presentation—offers an immersive approach to understanding the causes, effects, and solutions to ocean plastic pollution.
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What’s inside:
Integrated Science & Literacy Lessons: Explore facts on plastic’s journey—from production, to ocean debris, to microplastics—with reading passages, discussion prompts, and writing tasks that build environmental literacy.
Cross-Curricular Engagement: Boost vocabulary, reinforce cause-and-effect reasoning, and foster ecological awareness as students connect science and literacy.
PPT Presentation: Use the included fully editable PowerPoint to introduce key topics, guide interactive lessons, or flip classroom instruction, aligned with NGSS-style questioning.
Teacher-Ready, Low Prep: All materials are ready to print or present digitally—no prep required, classroom-tested, and customizable.
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Standout Features:
Curriculum-aligned & grade-appropriate: Meets 3rd–5th grade standards in environmental science, data literacy, and persuasive writing.
Relevant & timely: Perfect for Earth Day, coastal unit studies, or awareness campaigns around plastic pollution.
Digital + Printed Flexibility: Useful in both online teaching and in-classroom settings.
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Ocean Plastic Pollution PPT / Google Slides | Environmental Science Presentation
This 28-slide editable PowerPoint / Google Slides presentation is designed to teach students about ocean plastic pollution. It covers what plastic pollution is, how it enters the ocean, its effects on marine life and ecosystems, and what can be done to help. The presentation includes clear explanations, real-world examples, discussion prompts, and short interactive activities throughout.
A quiz at the end allows students to review and demonstrate their understanding. Ideal for environmental science units, Earth Day, or cross-curricular lessons.
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Topics covered:
What is plastic pollution
Sources of plastic in the ocean
Microplastics and their impact
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Consequences for marine animals
Human impact and long-term effects
Solutions and actions students can take
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Curriculum links:
Humans and the Environment
Literacy and persuasive writing
Geography and global citizenship
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Outdoor Escape Room: Camping Adventure Puzzle Game for Ages 7–12 | Summer Camp
Looking for an engaging outdoor escape room to bring fun and teamwork to your camping trip or summer learning plans?
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Campground Conundrum is a printable escape room designed for children aged 7–12. Students work together to solve puzzles, find clues, and crack the campground mystery, all while enjoying the great outdoors.
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Perfect for teachers, parents, summer camps, and youth groups, this hands-on activity promotes problem-solving, collaboration, and outdoor exploration.
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What’s Included:
Printable escape room setup
Puzzle and clue sheets
Full facilitator guide
Answer key
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Ideal For:
Summer camp activities
Outdoor education days
End-of-year events
Homeschool enrichment
Camping trips with kids
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Ocean Plastic Pollution Activities BUNDLE | Humans & The Environment
Explore the impact of ocean plastic pollution through science and literacy with this 5-resource bundle designed for years 4 to 6. Perfect for Earth Day, environmental science units, or reading comprehension practice, this bundle combines nonfiction texts, hands-on projects, vocabulary development, and critical thinking activities—all ready to print and use.
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Each resource supports students in understanding the causes, effects, and solutions to plastic pollution in the ocean while reinforcing key reading, writing, and STEM skills.
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What’s Included:
Cause and Effect Worksheets – Identify real-world cause and effect relationships related to plastic pollution
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Fact and Opinion Sorting Cards – Sort and evaluate 24 engaging statements with two levels of difficulty
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Ocean Plastic Clean-Up STEM Project – Design a tool to help clean plastic from the ocean using recyclable materials
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Reading Passage with Comprehension Questions – Nonfiction text with differentiated questions for inference and retrieval
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Fact Cards on Ocean Plastics – Quick-read information cards to use for games, displays, or review
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Skills Covered:
Reading comprehension
Cause and effect
Fact vs. opinion
Scientific literacy
Critical thinking
STEM problem-solving
Environmental awareness
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Perfect for:
Earth Day and sustainability units
Cross-curricular science and literacy lessons
Independent work or group tasks
Substitute plans
Early finishers or extension activities
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Ocean Plastic Pollution | Cause & Effects Worksheet | Environmental Science
Teach cause and effect using real-world environmental science with this engaging Ocean Plastic Pollution Cause and Effect Worksheet Pack, ideal for years 4 to 6. These ready-to-print worksheets combine reading comprehension with critical thinking, helping students understand the impact of plastic on oceans and marine life.
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Perfect for Earth Day, sustainability units, science-literacy integration, or nonfiction reading comprehension practice.
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What’s Included:
Worksheet 1: Matching activity with six cause and effect pairs. Students color each matching pair the same color to visually reinforce connections.
Worksheet 2: Open-ended version with the same causes. Students must write their own effect for each one in complete sentences.
Extension question: Encourages deeper thinking about how to prevent plastic pollution.
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Skills Covered:
Cause and effect recognition
Critical thinking
Environmental science awareness
Sentence construction and explanation
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Great For:
Earth Day and environmental units
Reading comprehension centers
Cross-curricular science and ELA lessons
Homework, sub plans, or early finishers
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Ocean Plastic Pollution Fact & Opinion Sorting Activity
Fact and opinion sorting activity based on ocean plastic pollution, perfect for combining reading comprehension with environmental science. This engaging, print-and-go resource helps students practice identifying facts vs. opinions using real-world, topical content.
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Includes short and extended versions to fit different lesson lengths or ability levels. A great addition to Earth Day activities, nonfiction units, or cross-curricular lessons.
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What’s Included:
Sheet 1: 9 mixed fact and opinion statements with a built-in sorting table (ideal for shorter sessions)
Sheet 2: 18 mixed fact and opinion statements for deeper practice
Sheet 3: Blank sorting table to accompany Sheet 2
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Key Skills Practiced:
Identifying fact vs. opinion
Reading comprehension
Critical thinking
Environmental literacy
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Perfect for:
Science and literacy integration
Earth Day or sustainability units
Reading centers, group work, or homework
Quick assessments and discussion starters
Use this flexible resource to teach an important reading skill while raising awareness about a real environmental issue.
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Geothermal Energy Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions | Renewable Energy
Help your students explore the science of renewable energy with this engaging Geothermal Energy Reading Comprehension activity, designed for students in years 4 to 6.
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This resource includes a clear, age-appropriate nonfiction passage that explains how geothermal energy works, where it comes from, and its advantages and disadvantages. Two differentiated sets of comprehension questions encourage both fact-finding and higher-order thinking, making it ideal for classroom, homework, or small group instruction.
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What’s Included:
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One nonfiction passage about geothermal energy (4–5 paragraphs)
Set 1: Six easy comprehension questions (fact-based)
Set 2: Six more challenging questions (inference and reasoning)
Complete answer keys for both sets
Print-and-go format for easy use
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Skills Covered:
Reading for detail
Drawing inferences
Environmental science understanding
Vocabulary development
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Use this resource for:
Earth science or renewable energy units
Science-literacy integration
Test prep or homework
Reading comprehension practice
Sub plans or independent work
This ready-to-use activity is perfect for teachers looking to combine science content and reading skills in a meaningful and standards-aligned way.
We think you’ll also love our other renewable energy reading comprehensions:
- Solar Power
- Hydropower
- Wind Turbines
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Hydropower Reading Comprehension Passage with Questions | Renewable Energy
Introduce your students to renewable energy with this engaging Hydropower Reading Comprehension activity, perfect for science and literacy integration in years 4–6.
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This printable resource includes a carefully written nonfiction passage about hydroelectric power, followed by two differentiated sets of comprehension questions—ideal for building reading confidence and supporting curriculum-aligned science topics.
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What’s Included:
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1 engaging nonfiction passage about hydropower (4–5 paragraphs)
Set 1: 6 easy, fact-based comprehension questions
Set 2: 6 challenging, inference-based comprehension questions
Complete answer keys for both sets
Print-and-go format – no prep required
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Skills Covered:
Reading for detail
Inference and reasoning
Vocabulary building
Cross-curricular science connections
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Use this resource for:
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Earth Day or sustainability units
Renewable energy lessons
Independent reading or group discussion
Homework or reading centers
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Perfect for teachers looking to combine science content with reading comprehension practice in a meaningful, standards-aligned way.
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Plastic Pollution and the Ocean Reading Comprehension | Environmental Science
Teach your students about a pressing environmental issue with this Plastic Pollution and the Ocean Reading Comprehension resource, designed for years 4 to 6. This engaging nonfiction passage explores how plastic enters the ocean, the effects on marine life, and what can be done to help.
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The resource includes two differentiated sets of comprehension questions to support a range of abilities—making it ideal for whole-class instruction, small group work, or independent reading tasks.
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What’s Included:
One high-interest nonfiction passage (approx. 5 paragraphs)
Set 1: Six easy, fact-based comprehension questions
Set 2: Six more challenging questions requiring reasoning and inference
Full answer keys for both sets
Printer-friendly format for easy classroom use
Learning Focus:
Reading comprehension
Environmental awareness
Critical thinking
Science and literacy integration
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Ideal for:
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Earth Day or environmental science units
Cross-curricular lessons
Homework or early finisher tasks
Test prep or reading centers
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This resource is perfect for building reading skills while helping students understand real-world environmental challenges. A ready-to-use addition to your science or literacy toolkit.
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British Crab Survey | Beach Trip Activity | Data Handling - Tally Charts
Turn your students into young marine scientists with this hands-on crab survey activity as part of your Living Things, Habitats, or Data Handling topics.
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Perfect for a beach trip or coastal study, this resource guides students through identifying, measuring, and recording crabs while learning how to handle them safely. A fun and educational way to introduce real-world science and data collection!
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This resource is aimed at British coastlines, however may also be applicable to other areas.
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This resource contains:
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Teacher’s Guide
Crab ID guide
Crab measuring instructions
Differentiated record sheets
Differentiated evaluation sheets
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If you’re going to the beach, take our Beach Scavenger Hunt with you for added fun!
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Outdoor STEM Activity | Make & Test Natural Mud Bricks | Science Investigation
Looking for a hands-on outdoor STEM activity that gets students thinking, building, and testing? This mud brick challenge is it!
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Students will head outside to collect natural materials like straw, sticks, and leaves, then mix them with soil and water to create their own bricks. Once dried, they’ll put their bricks to the test—evaluating strength and durability through weight, squeeze, or drop tests. Perfect for linking science, DT, and outdoor learning.
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This resource includes:
Full teacher guide with setup instructions
Printable evaluation sheet
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The Parable of a Mustard Seed Activity Bundle | Catholic Religion
This Parable of the Mustard Seed bundle is perfect for helping students explore and reflect on this well-known Bible story in a hands-on and meaningful way.
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It includes three engaging resources:
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Cut & Stick Storyboard Activity – Students cut out story parts and sequence them on a storyboard, reinforcing understanding through a fun, interactive task.
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Storyboard Drawing Activity – Students illustrate key scenes from the parable on a simple storyboard template, allowing creativity and deeper thinking about the message.
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Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions – A clear reading passage with a mix of questions to check understanding, support discussion, and encourage thoughtful responses.
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Ideal for Christian RE lessons, Sunday school, or homeschool settings, this bundle supports reading comprehension, sequencing, and reflection on the meaning of faith and growth.
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Low-prep and easy to use!
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Parable of the Mustard Seed Cut and Stick Storyboard Activity
Teach your students the Parable of the Mustard Seed with this engaging cut and stick storyboard activity.
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This resource includes two differentiated worksheets:
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Worksheet 1: Students cut out the storyboard pieces (picture and text) and sequence them in the correct order.
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Worksheet 2: Students first match the correct text to each picture before cutting and ordering the full storyboard.
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Perfect for reinforcing Bible story comprehension and sequencing skills in a fun, hands-on way. Ideal for Catholic or Christian religious education lessons, Sunday school, or homeschool settings.
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Check out our Parable of the Mustard Seed Reading Comprehension Activity.
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Outdoor Learning | Leaf Scavenger Hunt
Bring science and nature together with this engaging Leaf Scavenger Hunt! Perfect for early finishers, nature walks, science centers, or outdoor lessons. Simply print the sheet for your region—UK or North America—and head outside. Students tick off the illustrated leaves as they find them, making it an easy, no-prep way to promote observation skills and nature appreciation.
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What’s Included:
UK Leaf Scavenger Hunt (with pictures)
North American Leaf Scavenger Hunt (with pictures)
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Why Teachers Love It:
No leaf ID guides needed
Great for autumn or plant-themed units
Supports science and outdoor learning goals
Encourages mindful exploration
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Butterfly Scavenger Hunt | Outdoor Activity | Home Learning
Get students outside and exploring with this fun Butterfly Scavenger Hunt!
This resource includes two scavenger hunt sheets, each featuring 12 different butterflies for students to spot and identify. It also comes with a research sheet, giving students the opportunity to choose a butterfly they have found and investigate it further — encouraging observation, research skills, and a deeper connection with nature.
Perfect for outdoor learning, science lessons, and nature studies!
Includes:
2 Butterfly Scavenger Hunt Sheets (North America & UK - 12 butterflies each)
1 Butterfly Research Sheet
Ideal for:
Outdoor learning, science, minibeast studies, nature walks, and independent research activities.
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The Parable of the Mustard Seed Reading Passage and Questions
Bring the Parable of the Mustard Seed to life with this engaging reading comprehension activity. Perfect for Christian education or Religious Studies lessons, this resource includes a clear, student-friendly passage followed by two sets of differentiated comprehension questions—making it ideal for mixed-ability classrooms.
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Set 1 features simpler recall and understanding questions, while Set 2 offers more challenging prompts to develop deeper thinking and interpretation skills. This flexible resource works well for individual work, small groups, or class discussion.
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The Parable of the Mustard Seed Story Board Lesson
Bring the Parable of the Mustard Seed to life with this simple, engaging storyboard activity!
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Students will sequence 8 short sentences from the parable and illustrate each part, helping them understand and remember the message of the Kingdom of God.
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Perfect for Sunday School, RE lessons, or Bible story time, this resource includes:
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8 short, child-friendly sentences retelling the parable
A storyboard template with 8 boxes (space for writing and drawing)
An optional cut-and-stick version for sequencing practice
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The Life of Jesus – Large Storyboard Sorting Cards Activity
Support your students in exploring and sequencing the key events of Jesus’ life with this large-format storyboard sorting activity. Each A4 page contains two big, bold cards — perfect for group work, class discussion, or RE displays. Students can sort the events into chronological order, retell the story, or use them as a visual timeline.
Ideas for Use:
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Whole-class sequencing activity
Small group storytelling task
RE display board timeline
Retelling prompts during Easter or RE lessons
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Why Teachers Love It:
Larger cards make it easier to see, handle, and share
Encourages chronological thinking and oral storytelling
Simple format with clear visuals and captions
No cutting required – just print and sort!
Ideal for ages 7–11, with flexible uses across different year groups
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