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8th grade activities for Microsoft PowerPoint
First Day of School Investigate the Teacher Activity - Engaging - Print/Digital
Engage your students with this unique first day of school activity where students "investigate" the teacher and make inferences based on what they observe in the classroom. This kinesthetic activity is the perfect way to mix things up on Day 1 and set the tone for an engaging, student-centered year. If you want your students to get MOVING around the room, COLLABORATE with their peers, engage in INQUIRY-BASED learning, and practice INFERENCING + CRITICAL THINKING skills, then the "Investigate the
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4th - 12th
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Interactive Game Boards | Boost Engagement With Any Lesson
Boost engagement and excitement with these interactive game boards using sticky notes. These game boards can be used with any subject or lesson. They are perfect for review or test prep. Students can work as teams, partners, or as a whole class. Use your already printed worksheet or workbook and add these game boards to excite and motivate your students! This is the perfect way to spice up a review lesson or use for test prep. ***PowerPoint and PDF versions included. *These game boards were desi
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2nd - 8th
Also included in: Interactive Game Bundle | Student Engagement
Intro to the Periodic Table (Groups and Periods) -- Notes and Worksheets
Teach your students about groups and periods of the periodic table using this great, detailed set of notes and worksheets! This worksheet set guides students through the following topics:How is the periodic table organized? What are groups and periods on the periodic table? Identifying metals, nonmetals and metalloids on the periodic table. Identifying elements using group number and period number.Identifying the various groups of the periodic table (alkali metals, halogens, etc.) This set inclu
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Periodic Table -- Unit Bundle
First Day Slides- Using Memes to go over Classroom Rules
**Updated on 7/14/18. Old version from 2015 is still included.HOW THIS PPT WORKS:I use this PowerPoint on the very first day of school. I introduce myself to the kiddos, explain how schedule and what we'll learn, and also discuss routines, rules, expectations, etc. My students’ favorite part of this PPT is always the memes! Using these funny memes shows your kiddos that your classroom environment is one that appreciates a little silliness, and allows their first day jitters to relax a bit!There
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1st - 12th
Icebreakers That Rock: Three-Game Bundle
** NOW INCLUDES REMOTE LEARNING INSTRUCTIONS **Getting to know your students just got easier!Perfect for Back to School, this set of 3 easy, fun icebreaker games will help students get to know each other and feel more comfortable in your classroom without any corny gimmicks or embarrassing questions. Each game focuses on getting students talking on a variety of interesting, low-risk topics.The Games:Blobs and Lines: A set of questions that asks students to line up in some particular order (by bi
Grades:
6th - 12th
This or That: An Icebreaker that Rocks!
** NOW INCLUDES REMOTE LEARNING INSTRUCTIONS **Getting to Know Your Students Just Got Easier!Perfect for Back to School, this fun icebreaker game will help students get to know each other and feel more comfortable in your classroom without any corny gimmicks or embarrassing questions. This or That focuses on getting students talking on a variety of interesting, low-risk topics.How it Works: This game has students informally debate on light topics such as "Which animal makes a better pet...dog or
Grades:
6th - 12th
First weeks back to school classroom rules, procedures, expectations POWERPOINT
Having a strong foundation is vital in having a successful school year, now more than ever! This comprehensive first weeks of school presentation is OVER 175 Slides and is the foundation you need for an amazing year! It is easy to use, edit, and customize for your needs and classroom.BODY Text boxes are completely editable- feel free to use my ideas as an outline and add your text or use as is. Slides can be added or deleted as needed, and feel free to rearrange (:STUDENTS have chances of guide
Grades:
PreK - 12th
"Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Fun Trivia PowerPoint Game
MY MOST POPULAR PRODUCT! - This animated POWERPOINT and Fun Trivia Game includes over 150 questions and 14 rounds of questions. All of the answers are included too! This is a great game to play at the end of the year or around the holidays. If you use all of the questions it would take OVER AN HOUR to play, but you don't have to use all of the questions. (This is a great download if you need a fun, educational game to play on a Friday, at the end of the day, or a day your lesson plan finishe
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3rd - 12th, Staff
Journal Writing Prompts Bell Ringers for a Full Year Editable Distance Learning
*EDITABLE* A Year of Journal Prompts Bell Ringers or Exit Slips Bundle includes: Over 400 writing prompts aligned with the ELA Common Core Standards for reading, writing, speaking and listening, language, and history strands. The prompts are provided in Powerpoint and in Microsoft Word, so they are completely editable and perfect for distance learning! NOTE: If you are looking for a version of the prompts already formatted in Google Drive, they are here: JOURNAL PROMPTS in GOOGLE SLIDESThis IS i
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.
Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE: Greek Gods, Myths, Activities, Escape Room & MORE
This Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE includes over 150 pages and contains everything you need to teach your students about Greek Mythology or to prepare them to read Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. First, introduce your students to Greek Mythology with the 2 Introductory PowerPoints. While following along, students will complete the Guided Student Note Pages and Graphic Organizers. The PowerPoints cover The Creation of the World & the Greek Gods of Mount Olympus.Have students continue to
Grades:
5th - 8th
English Bell Ringers - Grammar, Vocabulary, Figurative Language, Videos - Vol 3
English Bell Ringers - Grammar, Vocabulary, Figurative Language, Videos - Vol 3: Have your students in their seats as soon as the bell rings by beginning each of your middle or high school English classes with these engaging daily bell ringer routines! This comprehensive full-year resource includes everything you need to start each class with an engaging bell ringer activity. With tasks related to figurative language, word choice, vocabulary, grammar and video journals, you'll have what you need
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7th - 12th
Argumentative Writing - A Complete Argument Essay Writing Unit - PRINT & DIGITAL
Help your students master the art of argumentative writing with this argument writing teaching unit! I created this argumentative essay writing teaching unit with secondary ELA students in mind, and it includes step-by-step and engaging writing instructional materials. This argument essay writing unit includes everything you need for a complete argumentative writing instructional unit, including the print & digital materials. This essay writing instructional unit includes an editable instruc
Grades:
7th - 10th
Question Trail Template #1: Engaging Kinesthetic Activity for ANY Subject!
Want to spice up your lessons, engage ALL of your students, and force them to interact and move around the room? It may sound too good to be true, but a question trail does just that! This unique high-interest activity gets your students up and moving to complete a “trail” of questions around the room! This activity works for ANY subject or skill with multiple choice questions. Have a boring worksheet that you want to transform? Want an engaging way to review vocabulary or key terms? Looking for
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6th - 12th
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Civil War Unit Bundle
This bundles includes all of my Civil War resources and some resources that are only available in this bundle! This bundle includes:*Civil War Map Activity *Civil War Doodle Notes *Civil War PowerPoint & Guided Notes *Civil War Timeline {A Printable for Your Classroom}*Civil War Timeline Activity (With and Without QR Codes) *Causes of the Civil War & Civil War Test Prep Review Game for PowerPointThis download contains files that may be printed and copied or used digitally. Use
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Blobs and Lines: An Icebreaker that Rocks!
** NOW INCLUDES REMOTE LEARNING INSTRUCTIONS **Getting to Know Your Students Just Got Easier!Perfect for Back to School, this fun icebreaker game will help students get to know each other and feel more comfortable in your classroom without any corny gimmicks or embarrassing questions. Blobs and Lines focuses on getting students talking on a variety of interesting, low-risk topics.How it Works: A set of questions asks students to line up in some particular order (by birthday, for example) or gath
Grades:
6th - 12th
Phonics Sound Mounds | Sound Mounds | Phonics Visuals | Phonics Instruction
Sound Mounds are finally here! Sound Mounds are a visual that go along with any phonics curriculum to help supplement the visual and auditory aspect of learning. Sound Mounds were designed to help students see where they see phonics phonics patterns in their writing. This resource is demonstrated in a variety of ways on my TikTok / Instagram pages (@theeppichclassroom).This Resource Includes:Large Sound Mound Cards (Best for Whole Group)Small Sound Mound Cards (Best for Small Group)Sound Mound P
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PreK - 8th
Also included in: Sound Mound Cards & Mapping Activity BUNDLE | Phonics Visual
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Activities & Assignments
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Activities & Assignments: Introduce students to the highly engaging short story, Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl, with these ready-to-use resources. Designed to engage students with its eerie atmosphere and unexpected twists, this package provides all the tools necessary to delve deep into the story's themes and characters. Inside, you'll find resources to assess student comprehension, including reading comprehension questions and a
Grades:
8th - 10th
Adaptations, Mutations and Natural Selection - Evolution PowerPoint and Handouts
May the best beak win as students fight for survival of the fittest in this lesson about mutation, adaptation and evolution by natural selection. Charles Darwin would be so proud!WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:• 19 EDITABLE PowerPoint slides with bellwork, instructions, notes and embedded answer keys to handouts• 6 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages that align with the PowerPoint• Mutation Bird Beak Lab ActivitySTUDENTS WILL:• Learn about how mutation leads to adaptation and Charles Darwin's contri
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
Thesis Statement and Essay Introduction - Essay Writing Unit - PRINT & DIGITAL
Help your students master the art of writing an introductory paragraph and thesis statement with this print and digital essay writing unit focusing on the introduction. This lesson will help your students improve their essay writing skills and write a well-developed and complete thesis statement and introduction paragraph for their multi-paragraph essay.This essay writing teaching resource includes everything you need for instruction, including an editable presentation for direct instruction, pr
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Quick Expectations Review (After Break) - Editable | Classroom Management
Mini After Break Expectations Review:I use this with my students after returning from a long holiday break! This is an editable resource! As the teacher, you can create your own key questions that you want to ask your students about classroom expectations. Use however you would like! Here's an Idea: I had students complete this individually and then we went over each as a class - they were much more engaged and willing to participate since it didn't look like your typical question and answer she
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3rd - 12th
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Blackout Poetry Lesson and Creative Art Project — Includes Examples and Rubric
Teach your students all about Blackout Poetry with this fun lesson and activity!In this resource, you will receive:Teacher GuidePowerpoint lesson on Blackout Poetry with step by step directions for students to create their own blackout poems in a variety of ways10 Examples of blackout poems40 Pages of printable texts your students can use to make their own poetryEditable word document Rubric and Prompt for students
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Cell Organelles and Their Functions Lesson
A multiple day lesson to introduce cell organelles and their functions. Students learn 11 organelles of a plant cell while they build a large cell model out of construction paper. INCLUDED IN THIS PACK:Student notes sheet with picture, function, and analogy for all 11 organelles. The notes sheet is offered in two sizes: one to fit composition notebooks and a normal, 8 1/2x 11 sheet. PowerPoint with pictures, functions, analogies, and instructions for building for all 11 organelles. (POWERPOINT I
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Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Back to School Activity - Ice Breaker - Lost in the Amazon
Looking for something different for back to school? This is the BEST back to school activity, EVER. In this engaging activity, you'll set the stage by reading a dramatic story where students are aboard a chartered jet plane that's flying over the Amazon Rainforest. Trouble strikes, and students will be forced to make decisions about which items THEY believe will help them survive in a dangerous trek through the Amazon. A very different back to school activity - one your students have never seen!
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Grades:
6th - 12th
First Day of School Activity: Learning Stations - Print or Distance Learning
Don't bore your students by reviewing the syllabus on the first day of school. Instead, set the tone for the school year and get students up and moving on Day 1 with these back-to-school learning stations.When you purchase this resource, you will receive 2 formats: a PowerPoint file designed to create print resources to be used in a traditional classroom + a Google Slides file designed to be used in a 1:1, blended, or fully virtual environment (such as distance learning). The following stations
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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