: Vocabulary matching (use a free template from Canva or Quizlet).
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: Introduce a “Big Idea” (e.g., “How do plants make food?”). Read a free article from Science News for Students . : Vocabulary matching (use a free template from
: Hands-on activity (e.g., sprout a bean in a bag). Find ideas at Science Buddies (free). : Hands-on activity (e