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Problem solving simulations under $5
Peace Path: A Visual Conflict Resolution Strategy
I have used a Peace Path for the past 8 years of teaching Special Education, and absolutely love it. It is an awesome way to help students work out any issues that arise. I also use it personally with my students if an issue needs to be addressed. It really helps students learn how to work out a problem in a safe way. Just print the pages on card stock, laminate each one, and tape it together. It's very easy to use- two people step on each sides of the path on the footprints and walk through the
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PreK - 9th
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Digging For Fossils - A Cookie Excavation Experiment
Students will love acting as an archaeologist as they dig for fossils during this experiment! Using simple materials such as toothpicks and cookies, students will learn what it's like to excavate fossils. Students will formulate a hypothesis, collect data, and develop conclusions using this experiment aligned with both Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Teaching tips included! A great resource and hands-on lesson for any fossil unit.
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3rd - 6th
Characteristics of Living Things Interactive PowerPoint AND Case Studies
Fun, animated review of the material as well as TWO case studies exploring the characteristics of life. Students journey to Europa, where they must analyze samples for the presence of life. In the second case study, students discover the tobacco mosaic virus.
This extremely fun PowerPoint was created to get kids thinking! No more simple lectures centered around listing the shared characteristics of life - your students will be putting themselves in the shoes of xenobiologists and research bota
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Stranded: Island survival icebreaker/team-building
Thieving monkeys. Angry ghosts. And there's SOMETHING in the jungle. Can YOU survive the island until help arrives?Many students have played the classic critical thinking game in which they prioritize a list of items to survive on a remote tropical island. But there's two major drawbacks of this original version. First, most of these games reward a clear preference for certain items ("What do you mean you didn't take the compass?"). Second, the game basically ends as soon as the students m
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Escape Room Secret Agent Challenge | Main Idea | Multiplication and Division
Bring the fun and excitement of a breakout room to your classroom! This Secret Agent themed breakout will have your students engaged, investigating and challenged from start to finish without the need of complicated locks or boxes. Students will complete 5 missions in order to earn each of the spy tools and show that they are ready to become official Secret Agents! This Breakout Game is also included in  Last Week of School Activities product. This resource includes:•Teacher Directions- Step by
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Escape Room Challenge Bundle | Breakout Games | Teamwork Challenges
End of the Year Escape Room - Summer Vacation Escape Activity feat. GoogleSlides
Need a fun and engaging activity to get your students excited about the end of the school year? Then this is the product for you! Escape Rooms have been all the rage this year and this End of the Year Escape Room will not disappoint. Through unique and creative puzzles, clues and activities, students will digitally interact with the various items in the room to figure out the 7 Letter code (in ALL CAPS) to escape the classroom. Once they have compiled the 7 letter code (in ALL CAPS), students wi
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4th - 7th
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Boot Camp Escape Room Challenge | Main Idea | Multiplication | Breakout Game
Bring the fun and excitement of a breakout room to your classroom! This Boot Camp themed breakout will have your students engaged, investigating and challenged from start to finish without the need of complicated locks or boxes. Students will complete 5 missions in order to earn each of the military tools and show that they are ready to graduate from Basic Training! This resource includes:•Teacher Directions- Step by step directions for setup of the breakout activity and how to play. •Military T
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Escape Room Challenge Bundle | Breakout Games | Teamwork Challenges
Agribusiness And Geography: Building A Farming Supply Store
Student groups take control of an agribusiness and use map resources to choose locations to build new stores within the United States-- locations with access to transportation, work forces, and ready markets for products. Through research, information organization, and decision-making, each group writes a business proposal placing a farm and tractor store at an absolute location. Connections between geography, agriculture, and business emerge through their justifications.Agribusiness And Geograp
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7th - 9th
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Consumer Math: On a Budget
Students will learn how to set a personal budget while building a clothing wardrobe for themselves.
Situation: A fire has destroyed all of your clothes. You must replace your entire wardrobe. The catch? You are on a strict budget.
How strict? $400.00. The less you spend, the more you win.
Skills: Finding percent; budgeting
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6th - 12th
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Economics Business Game Simulation # 2
In this game, students are presented a series of 10 questions and choices. Each choice has a positive or negative impact on their business. The students are given the role of per shop owners and deal with a mix of various challenges. This is a great way to teach economics to your class, filled with hard decisions and hilarious scenarios, it will be an amazing session!I have used this game in middle school classes, high school and even college!
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting Breakout Scenarios
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify and troubleshoot common problems with computer keyboards, as well as apply appropriate solutions to resolve these issues. Students will be faced with three troubleshooting problems. They must find the issue and correct it in order to pass the assignment. These are based on the idea of a digital breakout.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Bartering in Prehistory Trade and Exchange Classroom Simulation
Engage your students in the fascinating world of prehistoric bartering and trade with this interactive simulation game. Designed for social studies classes, this game immerses students in the roles of different tribes, each with unique needs and resources, encouraging critical thinking, negotiation, and teamwork.What's Included:Detailed Game Instructions: Clear guidelines for both teachers and students to ensure a smooth and educational gameplay experience.Tribe Descriptions: Background informat
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4th - 7th
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STEM - Lewis and Clark
STEM lesson about Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery.
Students learn lessons for today and skills for tomorrow as they collaborate to solve historical problems! In this Mind Missions lesson, students will learn about Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their journey to explore the West. Then, they will collaborate to solve a problem that faced the great explorers on their adventure.
This lesson is part of our American Pioneers series.
Mind Missions are team-based, creative problem
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1st - 4th
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S'more Economics Please! {Mini-Unit}
This one to two day mini-economics unit is meant to help students better understand the principles of specialization and division of labor. This unit has all my handouts and resources for conducting a s'more making simulation to get students practicing specialization and division of labor!
Included in this mini-unit:
- Teacher tips for running the simulation and getting donations
- Donation reminder half-sheets for planners
- Student Handout for Specialization & Division of Labor
- Student
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Scientific Method Interactive PowerPoint Case Study #2: Bark of the Willow Tree
Case study activity in the convenient form of a PowerPoint - interactive, cross-disciplinary, and engaging!
The second in a collection of case studies which promote a deeper understanding of the scientific method (Check out the first case study for FREE - What's Wrong With Nya?) Note: Each case study is a stand alone. You can do just one, or all of them.
Bark of the Willow Tree
In this case study, you are a doctor in colonial America. Colonists begin falling ill, and you decide to try some med
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Inca Building Challenge
For each of the units I teach in Ancient History, I like to have the students complete a building challenge. They are presented with an invention from that time period and they have to recreate this invention using the supplies I provide. This teaches critical and reflective thinking, teamwork, and provides a deeper connection to the society being studied.
This lessons focus is on the Grass Suspension Bridge from the Incan Civilization. You can also purchase all four activities in my Ancient Hi
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6th - 8th
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Florida Framework for Gifted Goal 3 Objective 1
In this elementary to middle school lesson, students identified as gifted will embark on a journey of thoughtful research and exploration across various fields. Through engaging activities and hands-on projects, they will learn how to gather information, ask meaningful questions, and delve into subjects that captivate their curiosity. The lesson aims to cultivate their research skills, encouraging them to explore multiple areas of interest, from science and history to literature and beyond. By t
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 3 Objectives 1-3
Florida Framework for Gifted Lesson Goal 1 Objective 1
This comprehensive lesson plan aims to engage elementary & middle school gifted students in exploring the nature of knowledge, conducting basic research, and understanding the manipulation and organization of data to grasp the contributions of a discipline.
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 1 Objectives 1-3
Florida Framework for Gifted Lesson Goal 7 Objective 2
In this exciting 2-3 hour lesson for elementary & middle school, students will become problem solvers by learning to create cool solutions to real-life problems. We will focus on three important skills: thinking of new ideas, making things sound great, and putting solutions together. First, students will work in groups to think of many ways to solve a problem, like how to stop pollution. Then, they'll use two connected ideas to make a catchy statement or product about their solution. After t
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 7 Objectives 1 & 2
Florida Framework for Gifted Simulation Goal 7 Objective 1
In this engaging 2-3 hour lesson designed for elementary & middle school, students will embark on a journey to develop products that effectively communicate their expertise across various fields and disciplines to authentic audiences. Focused on the objectives of audience recognition, communication skills, advanced presentation techniques, and problem-solving, the lesson begins with students identifying authentic audiences and understanding their strengths and needs. Through hands-on activ
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 7 Objectives 1 & 2
Florida Framework for Gifted Goal 6 Objective 3
Welcome to our lesson focused on Objective 3: Designing Plans of Action. In this engaging session, students will delve into the intricate aspects of effective communication, talent development, action plan components, and the social context surrounding goal-setting. Through hands-on activities and thoughtful exploration, students will learn to craft robust plans of action that not only showcase their individual strengths but also consider the interconnected nature of personal and collective goal
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 6 Objectives 1-3
Florida Framework for Gifted Simulation Goal 6 Objective 2
Welcome to the Goal Mastery Lesson, a dynamic and empowering session designed to cultivate the potential of our gifted students. Throughout their academic journey, our aim is to equip these individuals with the skills and mindset necessary to set and achieve personal, academic, and career goals. As we delve into this lesson, we will explore strategies for effective goal-setting, develop personalized action plans, and foster a sense of purpose that extends beyond the classroom. By the time of gra
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 6 Objectives 1-3
Florida Framework for Gifted Simulation Goal 6 Objective 1
In this engaging lesson, students will embark on a journey to assume primary responsibility for their learning, mastering the art of identifying needs and setting goals. Focused on cultivating independence, self-motivation, prioritization, and critical reflection skills, this lesson aims to empower students as proactive participants in their educational journey. Through a series of hands-on activities, learners will explore the significance of goal-setting, discover the power of self-motivation,
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 6 Objectives 1-3
Florida Framework for Gifted Simulation Goal 5 Objective 3
Embark on a transformative educational journey with our meticulously crafted lesson plan, "Leadership Unleashed: Navigating Group Dynamics and Project Success." Through hands-on activities, students will delve into real-world scenarios, from creating innovative tech solutions to collaborating across diverse cultures, gaining firsthand experience in effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving. This immersive lesson, aligned with Florida's K-12 Gifted Learners Frameworks, not only eq
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 5 Objectives 1-3
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