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4th grade critical thinking research
State Report Editable Template - Informational Report Writing Research Project
Looking for an organized way to help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched reports? The research project includes a student-written example, editable student directions, research pages, writing pages, and an editable rubric. Everything you need to teach and organize this social studies unit is included in this time-saving unit!It includes: A Student Written State Report ExampleList of States (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.)Student Directions
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4th - 6th
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50 MORE Printables for Early Finishers & Enrichment
Keeping your fast finishers and enrichment students engaged just got easier! Never again hear a student say, "I'm done, what do I do now?" Although these are easy prep printables for you, they provide more than just fill in the blank busy work for your students.
This set of activities is based upon one my most highly rated, best selling products. You can see the first set of 50 printables
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Inside you will find critical and creative thinking activities for a wide range and ability of stud
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1st - 4th
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Indigenous People in the Past A Collaborative Research Project
Teach your students in this twist on the jigsaw method about how the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people in Canada connect to the land as part of their belief system historically. Students will research the ways of life in the past and consider how they have changed over time.This engaging research project includes:a full lesson to help your students understand how geographical location impacts cultures both in the past and present.a Google Slides version so most of the project can be done di
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
Inquiry and Research - A Student-Choice Guided Unit | Project-Based Learning
Inquiry-Based Learning: A thorough, guided system to help teach your students how to inquire, tune in, find out, reflect and present their findings. FOR ANY TOPIC.
What Is Inquiry-Based Learning?
Inquiry-Based teaching is a response to our current ‘knowledge based’ society and allows for effective and engaging teaching. Inquiry-Based Learning not about finding facts. Rather, it is about researching and answering questions or solving issues. It is a method of learning where students explore the
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4th - 7th
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Genius Hour
Genius Hour is a great way for students to research topics of their own interests! Are you looking for a way to keep your Genius Hour organized? In this resource, students will have to practice reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while creating their project.This resource includes the steps you can take to complete Genius Hour - however, it is your classroom and you can use how you see fit! Check out the preview for an overview of what you will get with this product!Genius Hour Packe
Grades:
4th - 6th
How to Spot Fake News Websites Activity Cards
Equip your students with essential digital literacy skills using our carefully curated set of 15 interactive how to spot fake news websites activity cards. Designed specifically for elementary students, these cards will guide them in identifying and debunking fake news on the internet. Take the first step in combating misinformation and nurturing responsible digital citizens. Benefits:✅ Cultivate Critical Thinking: Foster a generation of critical thinkers who question information sources and mak
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Fake News Elementary Activity Cards & Worksheet Bundle
Debate for Kids & Tweens (Tips, Outlines, Rubrics & Other Resources)
Teaching students to debate is not just for debate teachers!Attention all 4th-8th grade ELA, social studies, and speech communication teachers! Debate for KIDS & TWEENS is a great way to improve your student's argumentation, organization, writing, research, interpersonal and group communication skills.This file includes the following resources to simplify the complicated world of debate AND to make learning (and arguing) FUN:Page 1 Table of contentsPage 2 Notes for the teacherPage 3
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4th - 8th
A Complete Set of IB PYP Exhibition Resources Distance Learning
Digital file included*The IB PYP Exhibition! The big event that is truly a journey of discovery for the children as they work their way through this valuable process, culminating in a final Exhibition; presenting their work over the past few months as well as show casing their growth and knowledge over the course of their PYP education. This bundle of resources is here to help you, dear teachers, as you embark upon this journey with them. It includes the best selling Journey Through the IB PYP E
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4th - 6th
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4th Grade Science Projects, Weekly Research All Year, PDF and Digital!
No-Prep! Thirty-two science weekly enrichment projects in which students research engaging topics and then answer the follow-up questions. The questions, not only provide an authentic way for students to broaden their depth of science knowledge in a natural way, but they reinforce basic science grade level standards. For example: when studying a rainforest; the students will research the climate, habitat, natural resources and other attributes to research the answers to interesting hot topic que
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4th
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Canadian Geography | Scavenger Hunt
Give your students a chance to search the province (literally) by searching for Canadian landmarks, cities, symbols and anything else made in Canada. This is a research activity disguised as a challenge that uses maps, atlases and globes.This resource is part of our Canadian Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle.This flexible resource includes:two differently formatted paper options for the scavenger hunt.a digital version that uses Google Slides so this product can be used online or with distance lea
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 5
Website Evaluation - CAKE
Time for research? Help your 3rd and 4th grade students understand website evaluation by teaching my simple C.A.K.E. model. Soon, your kids will be able to spot elements of dependable, trustworthy resources for their research tasks.During the lesson, you and your students will consider an informational text entry to see whether or not it is:✅Current✅Accurate✅Kid-Friendly, and ✅Easy-to-Use. They'll also investigate to determine whether or not a web author is truly the expert on cake that she appe
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Website Evaluation Bundle - CAKE
Journey Through the IB PYP Exhibition - A Complete Resource Distance Learning
*Digital file included*The IB PYP Exhibition! The big event that is truly a journey of discovery for the children as they work their way through this valuable process, culminating in a final Exhibition; presenting their work over the past few months as well as show casing their growth and knowledge over the course of their PYP education. This resource is here to help you, dear teachers, as you embark upon this journey with them. It includes a printable PDF version and an interactive digital vers
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: A Complete Set of IB PYP Exhibition Resources Distance Learning
Genius Hour Digital Activity
Are you looking to use Genius Hour in a digital format with your upper elementary and middle school students in the classroom? Your students will be engaged in an exciting journey to become an expert on a topic they are passionate about. Genius Hour is intended to engage even your most difficult students because it allows them a choice in their learning. Genius Hour is designed to engage all to become passionate learners. Students will type directly on the documents themselves.Download our previ
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Upper Elementary Digital Activity Bundle for Google
Online Scavenger Hunt - Learning and Practicing Research Skills Online
This is the update of my PDF file project for learning to refine search skills. This file allows you to share a Google Slides to your students from Drive or Google Classroom. It is editable by students and can be turned into you for marking when completed. This scavenger hunt is one of two digital and editable online projects that I am selling. If you want to teach basic skills for Grade 2 - 5 students, please take a look at my other scavenger hunt. This project helps students learn about and pr
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4th - 8th
Research Skills | Asking Questions | Source Analysis | Text Citations
Following on from the success of our GOOGLE SEARCH like a BOSS resource, this unit builds a deep understanding of how to RESEARCH INFORMATION FROM ANY SOURCE so that students ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, EVALUATE INFORMATION and then reference it correctly through Citations.It provides OVER 100 PAGES of content to ensure your students have the essential research skills to source and interpret information. It's fully EDITABLE and DIGITAL, so you can pick and choose what you like / or need for your s
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4th - 8th
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UPDATED Women's History Month Biography Research Project- Exploding Box Project
Updated to now include Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala HarrisMarch is the time of year to celebrate all of the accomplishments women have made around the world. This Women's History Month project is sure to your engage students and assist them with the research process. Included in this resource:Step by step instructions explaining how to prepare and cut the pop-up box. A video tutorial is linked for assembling and creating your pop-up box.53 different Notable Women to choose from in co
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3rd - 6th
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Unit of Study: Enigmas | Research Study | The Pyramids | Yeti | Nazca Lines
Students will use the scientific method to research and explain a chosen enigma. They will complete research from a variety of sources and compare various theories in order to come to their own conclusion regarding the enigmas explanation. This unit of study was originally developed and implemented in a gifted and talented pull out program, however it can easily be used in a traditional classroom or as an independent research study. Each lesson plan follows a 6E model of teaching: Engage, Explo
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4th - 6th
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Alberta Geography | Scavenger Hunt
Give your students a chance to search the province (literally) by searching for landmarks, cities, symbols and anything else made in Alberta. This is a research activity disguised as a challenge that uses maps, atlases, and globes. This resource is part of our Canadian Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle.This flexible resource includes:two differently formatted paper options for the scavenger hunta digital version of the scavenger hunt that uses Google Slidessuggested answersinstructions on how to
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
Inquiry Based Learning Project: Step-by-Step Student Booklet
Inquiry Based Learning: Everything teachers need to know to get started includes over 25 pages. A step-by-step student booklet allows for teachers to guide students through the process of developing and researching an inquiry based question to engage all learners in higher order critical thinking skills.
A How-To for Teachers
Inquiry based learning is a pedagogical approach to learning that is gaining momentum in mainstream education in many countries. It is not a new approach but rather a mor
Grades:
4th - 8th
Analyzing Florida Industries Integrated Activity Florida History
Analyzing Florida Industries Integrated Activity
Students assist the Governor in determining which industry is the most important to Florida's economy! Using task cards provided in the activity, students take notes and analyze four of Florida's top industries. Once students analyze the information, they rank the industries in order of importance (as determined by the student). Finally, students create a presentation in support of their chosen industry and try to persuade the Governor of thei
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4th - 6th
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Inquiry-Based Biography Research Project
Inquiry-based learning is a student-centered and teacher-guided instructional approach. It empowers students to become critical thinkers. It increases students’ ability to develop a deep understanding of content while increasing students’ intellectual engagement.
Students start by thinking of important people they would like to research and why. Then, students pose questions about their research subject. Students go through the research process by finding sources and information about the
Grades:
4th - 8th
ONE DOLLAR WORDS 2.0 Critical Thinking Because of Mr. Terupt Extension
ONE DOLLAR WORDS 2.0 Critical Thinking Challenge continues the fun and learning from ONE DOLLAR WORDS Freebie with 45 new clues. One Dollar Words are any words that have a value of exactly $1 when the letters are added together using these values: a = 1¢, b = 2¢, ... z = 26¢. The true value is in all the skills your kiddos will practice while engaged with this unit. ONE DOLLAR WORDS combine computation with vocabulary development, grammar with research, and editing with Higher Order Thinking
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Online Research Skills PowerPoint Lessons for Successful Research Projects
This Online Research Skills unit includes important lessons and activities for any research or inquiry project in elementary or middle school. The lessons lead students through topics such as searching, evaluating websites and resources, plagiarism, bibliographies, and much more.What you get:27-slide PowerPoint Slide lessons covering:Finding Just Right InformationKeyword and Boolean SearchingWebsite Evaluation lessons and activitiesBibliography and Plagiarism InformationPDF version included for
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Also included in: Research Skills for Successful Research Projects Bundle
Computer Based & Online Genius Hour Bundle
This bundle includes all you will need to implement a successful Genius Hour / 20% Time / Passion Projects / Personalized Learning experience. This somewhat paperless bundle allows for students to post research, ask questions, and complete the entire Genius Hour project online.
Bundle Includes:
- Google Site editable template for Genius Hour (allows all notes, resources, feedback etc. to be in one place)
- Student & Teacher-Friendly video and picture tutorials for site usage
- Genius Hou
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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