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Touching Spirit Bear Journal and Novel Study with EASEL Version

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Touching Spirit Bear (by Ben Mikaelsen) Student Journal/ Novel StudyNow available as an EASEL activity!WHY JOURNALS? I needed a resource to engage kids every step along the way of reading a novel. What I did NOT want my kids to do was read and

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$Back to School Bundle for Middle School ELA, Math, and Science$

Back to School Bundle for Middle School ELA, Math, and Science

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This Back to School Bundle has 3 content bundles- math, science, and ELA, with 31 different activities total that will. (9 math, 9 ELA, and 13 science.) The activities are great for the first day of school or the whole week, helping you get to

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Scientific Method and Graphing Boom Cards

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Welcome to Boom Cards, a great alternative for distance learning or e-learning! Independent work is made easy with Boom Cards- no copies needed or apps to download.To access a playable preview, click here!Click on the other preview to see more

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Science, Basic Principles, General Science

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

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Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

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Standardized Test Prep Constructed Response Practice for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

With standardized tests looming in the future, give your students lots of practice with constructed response items using this product. With five different practice tests, students will describe, interpret, assess, infer, summarize, develop,

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ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Test Preparation

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Assessment, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

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RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.7, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.7, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.8...

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Back to School ELA Activities for Middle School

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Welcome your students back to school in your ELA class with these 10 activities! 1) This is Me! poem sheet (A new twist on the traditional "All About Me" poem)2) We're Linked! whole class activity3) Mad Libs 1 and 2- two silly stories to complete

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English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

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Complete Matter Unit NGSS MS-PS1-1 to MS-PS1-6

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Welcome to a full, complete Matter Unit! No Textbook? No Problem! This unit has you covered, whether you are a veteran teacher, new teacher, long-term substitute, or just plain busy. With many districts moving away from using textbooks, but not

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Science, General Science, Physical Science

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

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Human Body Systems 5E Lessons Bundle- No Textbook, No Problem!

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These four 5E Lesson sets on the nervous system, circulatory system, muscular system, and respiratory system are designed with the middle school learner in mind. They include original informational texts with supporting questions, activities, and

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Science, Anatomy, Biology

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Circulatory System 5E Lesson Plans No Textbook No Problem!

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This 17 page unit on the cardiovascular system has everything you need to teach about the circulatory system. Each part of this lesson can fit into a 5E Lesson Plan model, but they can also be used in a more traditional manner. There are three

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Science, Biology, Health

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A to Z Diseases 5 Day Unit for Middle School Science

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This set of lesson plans over diseases is designed to take 5 class periods. The following objectives are addressed:• I can explain the causes and effects of diseases on the human body.• I can explain the effects of a disease on different body

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Science, Health, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Photosynthesis Boom Cards!

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This Photosynthesis Boom Card deck has 18 cards about photosynthesis, using multiple choice, fill in the blank, and drag and drop features. These cards are great for distance learning or e-learning, either as a review or for an introduction to

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Science, Biology, Environment

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

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Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities, Lesson

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Respiratory System 5E Lesson Plans No Textbook No Problem!

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This 17 page unit on the respiratory system has everything you need to teach about the respiratory system. Each part of this lesson can fit into a 5E Lesson Plan model, but they can also be used in a more traditional manner. There are three original

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Anatomy, Biology, Health

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$6.00

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Bud Not Buddy Journal Style Novel Study with EASEL feature

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Bud, Not Buddy- This is a journal style approach to a novel study. A traditional novel study uses comprehension questions, vocabulary terms, and section quizzes. This journal style approach is different because the students engage with the text

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5

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December Informational Texts for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

The December Informational Texts resource has 7 nonfiction passages, all with a tie-in to December. The articles all have a page of questions and other activities. The articles include:A Quick Minute: 3 paragraphs, Gingerbread Houses, Silly Putty-

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Reading, Winter, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.7, RI.6.8, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2...

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Qualitative and Quantitative Observations and Inferences for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This Qualitative and Quantitative Observations and Inferences Activity comes with two pages of notes and practice, and two options for One Pagers for students to demonstrate mastery of the concepts. On the first page, students will fill in the

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Science, Basic Principles, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$2.00

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Free Alternative Final Assessments or Projects for Novels like The Giver

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

The Giver, by Lois Lowry, is a classic middle school novel. Instead of asking students to take a test over the book, why not have them create a project? In this free product, you will find six ideas to allow students to ponder the book, talk

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 8^th

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Activities, Lesson

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Muscular System 5E Lessons No Textbook, No Problem!

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This set of Muscular System 5E Lessons has everything you need to teach middle school students about the muscular system. No textbook? No problem! Included in these lesson plans are:- an introductory page- an engaging Muscles by the Numbers

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Science, Anatomy, Biology

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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The Giver Journal Style Novel Study and EASEL Activity

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

The Giver by Lois Lowry ~Journal Style Novel StudyWHY JOURNALS? I believe in giving students a resource to engage them in reading a novel. What I do NOT want my kids to do is read and answer comprehension questions and look up vocabulary, which all

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.7.10...

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Nervous System 5E Lesson Plans

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This Nervous System 5E Lesson Plan set includes seven original informational texts with accompanying questions, activities, notebook activities, and quiz. Answer keys are included.This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$6.00

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Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Postcard Review Activity

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Postcard Review This product contains a powerpoint that reviews the concepts of weathering, erosion, and deposition, (20 examples) student directions, postcard examples, and a postcard template. After

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Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$1.00

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Identifying Alto Clef Notes Boom Cards

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Welcome to Boom Cards! A great option for distance learning or e-learning of the alto clef in an instrumental music class. No apps are needed- just an internet connection!To access a playable preview, click here!This deck has 27 cards to help your

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Instrumental Music

Grades:

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

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Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$2.50

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We have over 40 years of teaching experience together, including 6th grade science, ELA, and SS, 7th grade math, 8th grade science, 8th grade math, Algebra, and Geometry, as well as subbing in elementary. Our daughter joined us as a Boom creator; it's her part-time gig while she is in high school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Teach in as many ways possible to reach as many as possible!

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS in Education (5 - 8 SS/Math/Science; Elementary Education) MS Curriculum & Instruction

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We are a husband/wife duo whose high school daughter joined the team the past few years. She keeps us current and creates Boom decks!

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English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Computer Science, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Family Consumer Sciences, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Robotics, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies