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Early learners can complete this simple yet engaging scavenger hunt. They will pick a place to look for items that have wheels. Then they will draw four items they found that have wheels and count the number of wheels on each of the items.

Review important vocabulary terms from the last section of the book Number the Stars with this printout.

Practice the vocabulary words from this section of the book with this packet of multiple choice questions. Quotes from the text are used to help students understand the context of the terms.

This crossword puzzle is a fun way to test students' understanding of important vocab words from these chapters. Clues and an optional word bank are included.

Test your students' understanding of the vocabulary words from this section of Hatchet with this set of multiple choice questions.

Students will flex their imagination with this writing prompt. They are challenged to think of three items they would bring with them if they were in Brian's situation. In their responses, they will have provide clear reasoning for each item.

In this section of the book, Brian finally succeeds in making a fire. Students will reflect on this achievement, including how Brian himself describes it, with this writing prompt.

Vocabulary terms from this section of the book include tinder, scenery, flue, will, staggering, bluff, gnarled, and terror. Use these cards in a variety of ways to review these words.

Complete the sentences on this worksheet with the correct vocabulary words from this section of the book. A word box is included for reference.

Review key content from chapters nine through eleven of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen with this question packet. Reading comprehension questions include multiple choice and short answer.

Review key vocabulary words from this section of the book with these printable flashcards that can be used in a variety of ways. Words from this part of the book include: pulverize, ridge, driftwood, vicious, ripe, crude, fierce, gorge, rivulet, quill, scramble, and panic.

Unscramble the vocabulary words from chapters 6 through 8 of Hatchet. Clues are given to help students think of the correct words.

With this writing prompt, students will analyze the symbolism in Brian's dream and practice using evidence from the text to support their responses.

With this writing prompt, students will explore how Brian's mindset and character have changed and grown since the beginning of the book.

Students can test their knowledge of the vocabulary words from these chapters of the book Hatchet with these multiple choice questions.

Review this section of the book using these comprehension questions. A mix of multiple choice and short answer questions are used.

Learn to draw this lucky leprechaun hat and you'll have good luck all year long—or you'll at least be able to impress people with your newfound art skills!

Follow the step-by-step visual instructions to learn how to draw a leprechaun.

Have your students read this short passage on reducing what you use (or read it aloud while they follow along). Then have them think of a way to reduce something they use and draw it in the box.

Help students think about what they use and recycle with this assignment. At the beginning of the week, have them draw an item they think they will recycle in each category. As the week goes on, they should tally how many items they recycle in each group. Then they can answer questions about their week's recycling.

With this worksheet, students can draw items they have thrown away. You may wish to use it as a brainstorming activity on how they could reduce, reuse, or recycle these items in the future, or simply to make them think about the amount of trash they are generating.

With this simple worksheet, students will look at a series of pictures and determine whether or not each item can be properly recycled.

Follow the directions to learn how to draw a festive pot of gold for St. Patrick's Day!

This printout features 8 visual steps students can follow to learn to draw a menorah. There is plenty of space on the page for drawing and coloring the picture.

Follow the eight simple steps to draw your very own dreidel picture. Then you can color it in!

Draw a happy chick hatching from an egg with this Easter-themed worksheet. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the drawing.

This adorable Easter Bunny is easy to draw with the help of the 8 simple picture instructions included on this printout.

Draw a detailed Easter basket, filled with eggs and grass and complete with a bow by following along with this simple step-by-step guide.

With step-by-step visual instructions, students can easily draw their own Easter egg. Then they can color in their creation!

This reading comprehension passage describes the three laws of motion as described by Sir Isaac Newton. The article and accompanying questions are the perfect supplement to teaching early physics concepts to your students.

This worksheet is all about the many ways objects can react to forces. Students will use phrases from a bank to describe the main responses of certain objects to described forces.

This anchor chart includes the basic definitions of push and pull forces, as well as the more advanced forms known as friction, gravity, magnetism, and buoyancy.

Answer questions about friction in regard to different types of surfaces, speed, and other important physics concepts.

Using this worksheet, students will determine whether sentences describe balanced or unbalanced forces. Definitions for both types are included at the top of the page. Students will also write specific descriptions of each type of force.

This science cloze activity requires students to choose the words from the bank that best complete the sentences. Words used are important science vocabulary words related to basic force and motion concepts, such as gravity, friction, and mass.

Complete the sentences about force and motion using the vocabulary words from the word bank. Not all words in the bank will be used.

Students will think about things they do and draw examples of a push and a pull. This worksheet includes definitions and example graphics for students to reference.

Cut out the eight picture cards at the bottom of the page. Then glue them to the correct side of the T-chart depending on what type of force they show.

Primary lines are provided on this worksheet for students to label each picture as either a "push" or a "pull."

This worksheet shows pictures of different actions. Students must circle either "push" or "pull" to identify what the picture is showing.

This anchor chart shows the definitions and examples of the two basic types of force, push and pull. This printable can be used as a coloring sheet or simply hung in the classroom to remind students what a push and a pull are.

Students will use this worksheet to practice calculating net force. They will then shade in the objects to show whether the forces are balanced or not.

Looking at pictures and descriptions of certain actions, students will draw and label arrows showing the directions of the action and reaction forces in different situations.

With this matching activity, students will draw lines to link the object missing a wheel to its correct counterpart.

On this printable page, students can draw any wheeled item they wish. At the bottom, they will complete the sentences by writing what they drew and how many wheels it has.

With this simple worksheet, students will look at five pictures and determine whether each object has wheels by circling yes or no.

With this printout, students can create their own unique truck, complete with wheels that spin! Just have them color and cut out the template, then attach the wheels with brass paper fasteners.

Students will look at 6 different images of objects with wheels and count the number of wheels on each item.

This handy anchor chart shows examples of how different types of energy can change form. It shows electrical to light (radiant), light to chemical, chemical to mechanical, mechanical to sound, sound to electrical, and electrical to heat (thermal).

The acronym Mrs. G. Chen is a helpful way to remember nine common forms of energy: mechanical, radiant, sound, gravitational, chemical, heat, electrical, and nuclear.