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Escape Room Challenge

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I have developed a modified “escape room” challenge for 5th - middle school students. Students entered the classroom and were given 45 minutes to work through all of the clues, open all of the containers, and “escape.” Each clue is connected to a

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Problem Solving, For All Subjects

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Staff

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Escape Room Bundle

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I have created three modified Escape Rooms for 5-8th graders. Students work as a team to solve clues, find keys and combinations, and to open locks. The students are given approximately 45 minutes to complete the challenge and find the code that

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Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, For All Subjects

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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"Thumper!" (A reference materials review game)

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This is an engaging way to review reference materials (encyclopedias, newspapers, magazines, almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, and the thesaurus). Divide your class into two teams. Place reference materials out on a table and give each team a pool

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Library Skills

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Games

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Dewey Decimal Musical Chairs

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This is a fun, interactive game that promotes the nonfiction section of your library. It is a great way for the students to practice finding books in the nonfiction section, too! The students have Dewey Decimal numbers on their chairs. When the

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Library Skills

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Games

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iMovie Trailer Templates

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This document gives you a storyboard for some of the most popular iMovie Trailers including: Adrenaline, Fairy Tale, Narrative, and Scary themes are included. These have been used as a guide for students to use when creating book reviews. Students

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English Language Arts, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities

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Dictionary Guide Word Practice with a TWIST!

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Students will find a word on a dictionary page, then create a sentence out of the guide words on the page. I have attached one sample page from an elementary dictionary. The words you choose will have to go along with the dictionary that you want

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Creative Writing, Library Skills

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Lesson

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Double Dare

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This fast paced book challenge is based on the old TV show Double Dare where two teams compete to earn points and complete physical challenges. Students are asked questions about popular books and series of books to see how much they know. The 3rd -

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Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Games

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Among the Hidden Book Study

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This is a teacher-created and tested packet including pre-reading information, discussion questions, vocabulary, and an end-of-unit sociogram activity.

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Literature Circles

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Survivor Day

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Students will compete in various challenges after completing a state assessment or other big project during the school year. The students form teams and try to win "immunity" by winning challenges and avoid being in last place at the end of a

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For All Subject Areas, Problem Solving

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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End of Year iPad Scavenger Hunt

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Students will form teams and use iPads to create an end of year movie showcasing their favorite memories. Teams will take pictures and videos of a variety of things in and around the school.

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Instructional Technology, Summer, End of Year

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities

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What's My Number? A Dewey Decimal Challenge

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This a great practice activity for students learning the Dewey Decimal System in the library. The students form teams and compete to identify the call number on the book's spine, based on the title of the book.

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Library Skills

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Games

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In the Cards - Locating Library Resources

By BKoster

Do the students struggle with finding materials in your library? This challenge is designed to help your students conquer this problem. This is an action-packed team challenge to be used in the library and the only material you need is a deck of

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Library Skills

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Games

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$Marshmallow / Tower Challenge (math)$

Marshmallow / Tower Challenge (math)

By BKoster

Divide your class into teams of 3-4. Each team should have a whiteboard, marker, and eraser. Students will compete to earn plastic cups (the cheapest ones work best I usually use the 8 oz size.) At the end of Round 1 (FIVE QUESTIONS), students

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Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities

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SWAT IT! Multiple Meaning Words

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Groups of 4 students (armed with flyswatters) stand around a table. You read two or three definitions describing a word in different ways -- students try to locate the word and swat it with their flyswatters. The first to hit the word remains at the

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Vocabulary

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Games, Lesson

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QR Scavenger Hunt in the Library

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It's your birthday and you are wanting to find the perfect cake recipe -- find the cookbooks in your library and scan the QR code near them to find you next mission... Can you complete the scavenger hunt? Students will work in teams to scan QR codes

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Library Skills

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities

$2.00

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History Bee Questions for Upper Elementary

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I created a variety of questions to be used for a U.S. History Bee. There are four rounds of questions in the product. Round 1 - Multiple Choice; Round 2 - Geography; Round 3 - Famous People; Round 4 - misc. questions This has been used by 3-6

Subjects:

U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities

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Sports Escape Room

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Subjects:

Problem Solving

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Staff

Types:

Activities, For Principals & Administrators

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Atlas Challenge

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Students work in teams to answer questions about the U.S. Atlas. The students will use the table of contents or index to locate the information asked on the question cards. This is a great review game for using an atlas and encourages teamwork in

Subjects:

Geography, Library Skills

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Games

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Animoto Book Commercials

By BKoster

Students will use the sheet provided to create their own Animoto book commercial. They will use a short summary of the book and end with questions to draw the readers in to selecting the book for check out.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

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Eat it, Wear it, or Play it?

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Dictionary http://dictionary.factmonster.com/ Eat/Drink it? Wear it? Play it? Look the following words up in the dictionary (or use dictionary.com) Read the definition and decide if it is something you would drink, wear, or play. One of the words

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been a teacher since 1985. I have taught grades 2-8 in a variety of settings. Currently I am the Library Media Specialist for an intermediate school in Centralia, MO.

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My teaching style is a blend of guided instruction and student centered learning. I believe in meeting the children where they are and in creating positive experiences for all.

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