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Hands-On Culminating Task for Structures Unit (Cardboard Chair Design Challenge)

By The Plaid Moose

This is a hands-on culminating task for a Structures unit. It is a great fit for the Grade 7 Science "Structures & Mechanisms - Form & Function" strand of the Ontario curriculum, but would really work with any unit focusing on forces and the

Subjects:

Science, Critical Thinking, Engineering

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Laboratory

$4.25

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Hands-On Culminating Task for Heat and Temperature Unit (Thermos Build)

By The Plaid Moose

This is a hands-on culminating task for a Heat & Temperature unit. It is a great fit for the Grade 7 "Heat In the Environment" strand of the Ontario curriculum. Students are actively engaged in the planning, designing, building, and testing of a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Laboratory

$5.25

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I Can Make A Difference...Social Justice Issues & Visual Art

By The Plaid Moose

Students are asked to explore and express an opinion on a social issue of importance to them. Package includes an opening "Minds On" activity designed to get students thinking about how art can be used to spur engagement and action on a variety of

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Other (Arts)

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$5.00

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Newspaper Article Summary Sheet

By The Plaid Moose

This is a handout students can use to summarize a newspaper article they have read. Use it to teach students how newspaper articles are structured before allowing them to try it with their own article. The framework covers the 5Ws + H questions

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Outlines

$1.50

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Activities and Questions To Accompany Parvana's Journey by Deborah Ellis

By The Plaid Moose

The rise of the Taliban has once again put Afghanistan and its people front and centre in the news, as well as renewed interest in the acclaimed Deborah Ellis novel about a young girl roaming the Afghan countryside in search of her family.This unit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$12.00

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In the Style of Barbara Kruger (Social Justice Issues & Visual Arts)

By The Plaid Moose

Students are asked to explore and express an opinion on a social issue of interest to them. In looking at the work of contemporary artist Barbara Kruger, students learn that there are many ways to make art. They do not always need a perfectly

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Other (Arts)

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$5.00

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Creating Personalized Mandalas

By The Plaid Moose

Engaging art assignment in which students design and create a personalized mandala based on a culture of their choosing. The project allows the teacher to cover key aspects of the Elements and Principles of Design (e.g., balance, repetition,

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Cultural Activities

$4.00

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Identity Squares

By The Plaid Moose

This is a great activity to introduce to students in the first few weeks of the school year. The activity is designed to get students reflecting on their individual identities by taking a more in-depth look at all the amazing things that make each

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

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Push and Pull Factor Flash Cards

By The Plaid Moose

Simple flashcards designed to help students explore and analyze some of the reasons behind international migration. Students can sort the cards into the "Push" and "Pull" categories in table groups while sharing their reasons for doing so.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards

$1.25

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Jurassic Park in Papier-Mâché

By The Plaid Moose

From the "Exploring The World Of Art" series.Students are asked to explore the elements of FORM and SPACE while using their imagination to create their own miniature papier-mâché dinosaur. Resources Needed For The Activity May Include:Flour,

Subjects:

Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

$3.00

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I Wonder Why They Call It That? (Colour, Line, Value)

By The Plaid Moose

Students are asked to explore specific Elements of Art & Principles of Design (e.g., colour, line, value) while using their imagination to create their own work of art based on a flower or plant of their choosing (list is provided). Without

Subjects:

Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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Having Fun With Patterns

By The Plaid Moose

Students are asked to explore the Elements of Art & Principles of Design that contribute to the creation of repetition, rhythm, and patterns in a work of art. Delving into the animal and insect worlds, students devise their own composition that

Subjects:

Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

$3.00

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Spotlight On Indigenous Culture In Canada's Geographic Zones

By The Plaid Moose

This group research project is geared toward a Canadian audience. Students research various aspects of Indigenous life (Clothing & Shelter, Transportation & Tools, Landforms, Climate, & Vegetation, Food & Animals, &

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

$4.00

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Black History Activities For Ruby Bridges, The Other Side, & Henry's Freedom Box

By The Plaid Moose

This activity package uses Black history themed picture books (read-alouds) to develop reading comprehension strategies (e.g., predicting, questioning, connecting, inferring) while focusing on issues of racism, discrimination, prejudice, acceptance,

Subjects:

Reading, Drama, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

$5.00

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$Template For Planning a Three-Part Math Lesson$

Template For Planning a Three-Part Math Lesson

By The Plaid Moose

This template is designed to aid teachers in the planning of inquiry-based and three-part lessons in Math.

Subjects:

Math, Other (Math)

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Outlines, Lesson

$1.50

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Visual Arts: Student Sketch Folder Ideas

By The Plaid Moose

This sketch folder outline is designed to be placed at the front of a student sketch book. It contains 30 different challenges for students to explore once they have finished a class project and may be seeking out additional opportunities to draw,

Subjects:

Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Outlines

$3.00

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Hands-On Bridge Building Challenge

By The Plaid Moose

This cooperative activity is best used towards the end of a Structures unit. In addition to having students apply their newly-acquired knowledge about forces and load distribution, this simple hands-on bridge-building activity will allow students to

Subjects:

Numbers, Science, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Simulations

$3.75

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Environment of the Haida - A Case Study

By The Plaid Moose

This product includes a series of questions relating to the Haida Nation and the importance of the environmental region in which they lived. It is meant to accompany or guide independent student research into the study of the Haida people and the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Cultural Activities

$1.50

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Recount Writing: What Is It?

By The Plaid Moose

This package outlines the purpose and key features of recount writing. It also includes a couple of graphic organizers to help students assemble, sort, and order their thoughts and ideas prior to writing. A sample personal recount for you to model

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$4.00

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Student Artwork Labels

By The Plaid Moose

These artwork labels are intended to accompany student work when displayed in the classroom or around the school. They provide the viewer with some additional information about the artist and their work. Students love coming up with a title for

Subjects:

Visual Arts

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables

$1.00

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