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8th grade research videos
Our Technological Future: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence
This is a one-week Science and Literacy unit that covers the rise of artificial intelligence, and the opportunities and dangers that it presents to our society. Included in the slideshow are videos, discussions, and questions pertaining to a variety of A.I. topics such as conscious robots, self-driving cars, virtual assistants, the future of jobs and employment, and more. There is a brief writing assignment, discussion questions, and a future technology research project complete with marking cri
Grades:
5th - 12th
Growth Mindset & Grit Lesson
This is a slidedeck with videos, research and a presentation about Growth Mindset and Grit. Perfect to teach to your class or to use in PD.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Middle-High School Paraphrasing Activity- JUST SAY NO TO COPY AND PASTE!!
Teachers, how sick and tired are you of students copying and pasting the first thing they find online, renaming it and then handing it in as their own original work? What about their faces when you break their hearts by informing them that they just cheated? All that ends with this assignment!First off I have the web addresses of two amazing videos you can access online and questions to go along with the videos. Each one is just over five minutes, very well made and kid-friendly. My questions sp
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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New Jersey: State and Capital Virtual Field Trip
Explore New Jersey! This resource has it all: history, fun facts, and hidden gems.We start out by asking you what you might already know about NJ! There are pictures and vocabulary to help students along.Next up is a visual ride on NJ Transit as we head down to the capital: Trenton! While we are on the train we give you some fun facts to help pass the time (video included).Our tour guide is all geared up by video to bring us through some of the great history packed into Trenton, NJ.After the tou
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Civil War Early Finisher/Extension Choice Board
Are you studying the Civil War and need something engaging for students to do if they finish early, or as an extension activity?This product includes 18+ links to a treasure trove of interesting and worthwhile websites, articles, videos, and games, all about the Civil War.My students love looking at these links when we study the Civil War and they finish work early.Please note, you may want to preview the videos to make sure they are appropriate for your students, as some of them are about Civi
Grades:
6th - 9th
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0:35
Creating, Marketing and Selling a Product
This is a presentation outling the beginning steps in developing an original product to create and sell. Please look out for the corresponding unit in my store!
Grades:
7th - 12th
2:27
Black History Month
This short video explains the trials and triumphs of Harriet Tubman's life.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Frightful's Mountain John Stossel You Tube DDT Video Transcript Expeditionary
This is a transcript of John Stossel's video about DDT that is used in Unit 4 of Expeditionary Learning in ELA Grade 6. The video is difficult for the children and this is meant to act as a method of differentiation or scaffolding for those who struggle, such as ESL and SWD students. They can use the transcript to follow along, or they can use it after the video in order to perform activities or as part of their research for the argumentative essay. I've done my best to be accurate. If you f
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
U.S. History Documentary Project "Lights, Camera, Action"
Students select any topic in U.S. history, research the topic, conduct interviews with primary sources and learn first hand about how bias can be put into a movie. This project fits well during any time period but I have my students choose a topic from 1960 to present day (I give the option of local history). Students learn as editors of video first hand how they can add their bias to video and really start to question what they see in video after their project. Project works well for technolo
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Revolutionary War Interactive Timeline Activity
Have students engage in the specific events and battles that occurred during the Revolutionary War! In this interactive timeline, students will watch an introduction video, then watch shorter videos about each specific event. Then, on the document, students will summarize the event and whether that event swayed momentum in favor of the British, or the Colonists!
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Invasive Species Creature Feature: The Lionfish!
This is a really interesting lesson plan that focuses on the topic of invasive species and their impact on the coral reef environment. This lesson plan is a spring board for a number of other very useful and related topics centering around other ecosystems, robotics, symbiotic relationships and other types of invasive species. Students are asked to take notes while watching a ten minute video on YouTube called "Insight: Invasive Lionfish". Student may use their notes to complete the questions
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6th - 9th
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8:41
SCEPTS ELA Writing and Annotating Technique
SCEPS is an acronym for: Settings Characters Events Problems Solutions That you will find in a narrative. Using this technique makes annotating (note taking), essay writing, creating writing and responding to narrative and test prompts easier. Here I break it down for the students! Mr. O YouTube @thehiphopteacher #scepts #ela #creativewriting #narrative #tutorial #teacherresources
Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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11:10
Setting Sail with Columbus: The Dark Side of the Journey
Many of us may have learned, "In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue." However, the question becomes what life was like on these voyages, and how were the indigenous people that Columbus encountered treated? In this video lesson, you'll be able to delve a little deeper to help answer these questions.At the end of the video is a list of ten questions that can be used to assist in classroom discussions, research projects, or essays. This video includes a teacher's guide
Grades:
6th - 12th
3:04
My Planet-Galaxy Project
Students create their own planet, and additionally as part of this project, create names for their planet's galaxy, constellations, moons, etc. in order to demonstrate mastery of various space terms as outlined in the resource, and as I explain in the video. My gifted class loved this, although I would and could do this with any class.
Copyright: You may show or copy any of my resources for your STUDENTS only, but please DO NOT share my video practices or copies with those who have not purchase
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Grades:
5th - 8th
W8.2 IQ and Intelligences Research + Informative Essay (Flowers for Algernon)
This short research project pairs beautifully with a close reading of Flowers for Algernon, although the research project and essay could easily be used on their own or embedded in a variety of other nonfiction or science units. Students begin by researching the history of work on intelligence and IQ by visiting at least 3 of the resources provided (students have six choices). Students wrap up their research by watching at least 1 video or taking an IQ test for fun (links are provided). Next, st
Grades:
8th
Fascinating Animal Adaptations and Sharkskin Technologies
Shark's are one of nature's greatest success stories as evidenced by some of their unique characteristics including their skin. This lesson plan is designed for middle school science, life science, biology or even marine biology for grades 6-9. This worksheet is used in conjunction with a You Tube video entitled "Sharklet Technologies-CBS Sunday Morning". This 8 minute video is easy to access and highlights a revolutionary new technology based on shark skin. Students can practice taking note
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6th - 9th
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The Renaissance Video, Research, and Questions worksheet
The Renaissance Videos, Research, and QuestionsStudents watch a short video, answer questions to follow along, and then do a little research to learn more about this time period.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Grade 6-8 Social Studies Bundle Middle Years History
Investigating Bear Habitats - Media Bundle
In this 4-8 Grade activity "Media Bundle", students will compile data on the characteristics of black bear habitats, survey a local habitat, and evaluate the suitability of the habitat for black bears. Students will learn that the availability of a suitable habitat affects wildlife population, distribution, behavior, and survival. Comes with student worksheets, and "Bundled" with the 6-minute Home Sweet Home (Investigating Bear Habitats) video.
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5th - 8th
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Animal Research Project
Students can learn how to research online. This resource included step by step slides with embedded videos that go through how to complete the graphic organizer as the student learns about all the steps of researching online. Skills:Choosing a topic (animal), what is a search engine, what are search terms, what is credibility, what is a source, and what is evidence and paraphrasing.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Australia and New Zealand Travel Commercial
Students select an island, state, or territory in the area, research that location, and create a commercial to attract tourists. Can be done using technology (iPads or computers) or with a good old posterboard! I have also included the notes I required them to take in outlining their commercial.
[You could expand this project to include all of Oceania but I found that many of the islands were difficult for middle schoolers to research in a short amount of time.]
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Grades:
5th - 12th
8:25
How to Easily Cite Sources & Format Your Works Cited Page
Empower your students to take charge of their learning by giving them this user-friendly video to use as much as they'd like. How to Easily Cite Your Sources... will show them an easy way to cite their sources (MLA and/or APA) and format their works cited page. This will save teachers and professors so much time! Video length: 8:26
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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3:58
Learning Benefits of Crossing Between the Hemispheres of the Brain
Teaching in a way that activates both sides of the brain - the benefits of coloring, doodling, and cross-lateral exercises on Right-Brain & Left-Brain communication
Math Giraffe Doodle Notes
Math Giraffe Blog with more teaching ideas
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Grades:
6th - 9th
"A Message in a Bottle" Plastic Pollution Videos and Questions
This document is set up to be self paced and reflective for students in Environmental Science in regards to plastic pollution and the impact on wildlife. There are two youtube videos linked with structured questions that get the students thinking about their own habits. After each video are a few reflection questions to explore the "message" that our use of these plastic bottles send to the world.
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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Five Important Hindu Beliefs
This document provides a variety of resources for students about five important Hindu beliefs: Brahman, deities, samsara, dharma, and karma. There is a table of contents and students can browse resources by topic. Includes text resources, website resources, and video resources.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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