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4th grade critical thinking pdfs
Project Based Learning: Geometrocity! A Math PBL
Project Based Learning: GEOMETROCITY! Build a City Made of Math with Geometry.Imagine, Design, and Build a City with this 2D and 3D Adventure!-Project Based Learning-Real World Application-Geometry, Maps, & More -Extension Activities -Differentiated Levels***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below. *This resource can be used for distance learning and e-learning.*Geometrocity is a project based learning activity where students will take their
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
36 Main Idea & Details ELA Reading Skills Practice Worksheets
Give your students the skills they need to find/tackle any main idea or supporting detail question with these 36 ELA reading drills! Each worksheet includes tips that reinforce effective reading strategies, and can be used to drive home the fundamentals or prep for test day! Bundle this item & save: Core ELA Value Bundle | READING! Grade 3 | READING! Grade 4 & 5THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES: 36 ELA comprehension drills (24 informational texts / 12 fiction passages) 135+ simulat
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3rd - 5th
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Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More
Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!!These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective.Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler f
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2nd - 9th
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15 Working Memory Brain Games: Improve executive function in 5 minutes a day!
WORKING MEMORY BEST SELLER--UPDATED FOR 2024! These 15 research-based brain games are designed to improve kids' working memory in five minutes of partner game play daily for just 9 weeks! If you've ever complained that students lack the following skills, an executive function of the brain called working memory might be the issue!-staying focused and on-task-following complex and multi-step directions-copying information and taking notes-keeping their place in a text-retelling stories-explaining
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K - 6th
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Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Area and Perimeter Project Based Learning Math Activity
Step into the world of engaging and hands-on math exploration with this resource. This project-based learning activity takes students on a thrilling journey as they design their own dream house, while simultaneously mastering the concepts of area and perimeter.Through the use of a house layout grid, students will estimate area by strategically placing furniture and counting squares and partial squares. This real-world, open-ended task prompts critical thinking as they tackle questions related to
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Project Based Math Activities BUNDLE
Shark Tank Interactive Invention & Innovation Project! (DIGITAL and PRINT)
**UPDATED With New Link! (4-1-22)**Now includes DIGITAL student worksheets for remote learning. You will need to have a Google account in order to access and edit the Google Slides.**UPDATED (3-23-19)** Now includes:-Student Checklist -Updated Shark Tank Successes-Pictures of completed student products/presentations!-Speech guidelines-Optional Extension Feedback Activity (with pictures!) -Shark Tank Judges Questions Sheet -Questions/Worksheet for students to fill out during their peers' presenta
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3rd - 12th
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Math Game Digital Escape Room Who Is The Imposter Among Us Students
The Grand Council is counting on YOU to help find the imposter among us that is trying to prevent math mastery among students! This Digital Math Escape Room is an interactive activity which promotes peer collaboration and problem solving. Cryptic messages, challenges, and puzzlers combine to create the perfect blend of learning and fun!Math skills covered: place value and addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (4th grade standards) What is a Digital Classroom Escape?A digital classr
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4th - 6th
One Pager Templates - 40 Print and Digital One Pager Templates
One-Pagers are the perfect way to combine higher-level thinking and creativity into your classroom, and with these 40 different templates, you will never hear "I don't know where to start!" again. Your students can show their mastery and understanding of ANY subject in new and innovative ways.You can use these Print and Digital One Pager templates with ANY subject you are teaching. Perfect for literature, math, science, social studies, vocabulary, grammar, and more!This resource includes:20 no-
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Also included in: One Pager Mega Bundle - Book Reports - Exit Tickets
Literacy ELA Fast Early Finishers Activities Choice Boards Menu 3rd 4th Grade GT
Grow your students with this set of ELA Early Finishers & Extension Choice Boards! These activities are perfect in challenging your students in higher order thinking skills! These are great Early Finisher Extensions for students who complete work early or need the extra boost in Extension activities! Challenge your students with these activities! They work perfectly all year long! TAKE A PEEK AT ALL OUR CHOICE BOARDS HERE!INCLUDED:All in print and digital option (digital google link on page
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3rd - 5th
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BUNDLE: Doodle Word Search Puzzles | Early Finishers, Fun Brain Breaks
Doodle Word Search Puzzles - BUNDLE!!These aren't typical word searches, rather they are "doodle" searches! Instead of searching for letters to make words, students are searching for doodle icon patterns throughout the puzzle (just like the normal word search). My students LOVE LOVE LOVE these so much that I created more to use throughout the year for different seasons, holidays, or occasions. It's a great option for early finishers or students who want a challenge!This HUGE BUNDLE includes 48 D
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2nd - 12th
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Winter STEM Activities and Challenges with Paper ❄️ Snowflakes ❄️
**BEST SELLER!** Winter STEM / Snowflake STEM activities! Create a variety of snowflakes with these 3 STEM engaging challenges. For these challenges, the only material that is necessary is plain paper. This is a great companion activity if you are reading about Snowflake Bentley (Wilson Bentley).✅ What You'll Get ✅Teacher Instructions and sample imagesWarm up activities: How snowflakes form in nature (1 page informational text)Cutting practice page (if your students need it, recommended!)Which f
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3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Summer Digital Escape Room Game - End of the Year UPDATED-No Google Form!
UPDATED! No Google Form is needed! Breaking Into Summer is a digital escape room loaded with puzzles for students to celebrate heading into summer in an engaging and interactive way. Students must solve 7 summer clues to unlock the codes that will help them 'break into summer'. Can they crack the code? Students love solving the different digital clues to unlock the codes! Teachers love the NO prep assignment for studentsHow does it work? Students start with the scenario and follow the directions
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2nd - 5th
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Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
The Dot by Peter Reynolds Tower Builder READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity Dot Day STEM
Create Bravely! Integrate STEM while students learn and develop a Growth Mindset through this Dot Day STEM Challenge! The Dot STEM activity works as a great companion to The Dot by Peter Reynolds. This is an excellent International Dot Day Activity.Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, elementary librarians, parents who love hands-on
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1st - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Growth Mindset READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges Dot Day
Mystery Theme Logic Puzzles
Challenge your students to improve their higher-order thinking skills with these mystery theme grid logic puzzles! There are 5 logic puzzles included: 1. Museum Mishaps, 2. Pet Mess, 3. Mystery Books, 4. Mystery Theater and 5. Hot on the Trail. Each puzzle includes a story and 5 clues or less. Each comes in color and black and white and includes an answer key. These are a great way to challenge students to work on skills such as deductive reasoning, critical thinking, making inferences, process
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Logic Puzzles MEGA Bundle
Camping Themed End of the Year Activities for 3rd & 4th grade - All Subjects
Do you want an engaging end of the year unit? Relate camping to science, social studies, math, and reading in 3rd or 4th grade!! All activities are rigorous, engaging, and upper elementary focused!You can transform your classroom into a campground or just work through a theme, either way these high level activities will keep your students engaged!How will this help the teacher and student?Engagement- Students will be engaged the ENTIRE time you are learning about camping and working with the the
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: End of the Year BUNDLE Activities, Awards, Writing, Camping, and more
Halloween STEM Activities | Fall STEM Activities for October | Halloween Science
Halloween STEM Activities will keep your kids engaged in brain-busting work disguised as fun!This bundle includes the following 6 Halloween STEM activities:⭐ Bone Bridge® STEM Challenge Activity ⭐ Creature Catcher STEM Challenge Activity ⭐ Ghosts in the Graveyard STEM Challenge Activity ⭐ Treat Toss STEM Challenge Activity ⭐ Wings Wanted STEM Challenge Activity⭐ Halloween STEM Improv Activity (336 possible combinations!)The basic idea: In the 5 Halloween STEM Challenge Activities, students
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2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Digital Escape Room
Practicing addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators takes on a new level of excitement in this online breakout game. Escape the arcade is a great alternative to adding & subtracting fractions worksheets and activities. Instead of winning prizes at the arcade, your students need to earn tickets to get a key to escape the arcade! This activity can be completed either in class or online for distance learning. There are no clues to hide, and the entire process is automated
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4th - 6th
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Inside Out Movie Worksheets | Movie Day Activities | Social Emotional Learning
Looking to support your student's social-emotional needs?What better way to engage students than with a MOVIE TIME? ... INSIDE, OUT is certainly a fun childhood favorite!Check out these LEARNING ACTIVITIES created just for the movie!Personality Islands Digital PBLPersonality Islands Printable PBLHow to Make Broccoli Pizza - A Fun and Engaging Reading and Math ActivityThis resource includes a printable AND digital version to use with Google Classroom™Looking for more MOVIE GUIDES? Click HERE-Movi
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4th - 7th
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Glow Day Games Digital Escape Room 4th Grade Math Review Test Prep Neon Fun
This Digital Classroom Escape is an interactive activity which promotes peer collaboration and problem solving. Cryptic messages, challenges, and puzzlers combine to create the perfect blend of learning and fun!This Tanya Yero Teaching resource can be used both in a traditional classroom setting and for distance learning/ remote learning.Theme of Escape: Review 4th grade math standards with fun neon / glow challenges! Standards & Topics Covered:Operations & Algebraic Thinking➥ 4.OA.3 - S
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4th
Growth Mindset Bell Ringer Journal Morning Work Daily Warm Up: SEL Activities
Growth Mindset Daily Warm-Ups: Bell Ringer Journal Activities for 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Grade for ONE YEARThese are not JUST bell ringers... they are life-changing growth mindset daily activities for ONE YEAR to help you SAVE TIME and to support your student's social-emotional well-being. Each week includes instructional information, posters, reflections, and so much more... no need to research anything... it's ALL here! These morning warm-ups literally take less than 10 minutes each day and
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Growth Mindset Activities: Bell Ringer Warm-Up BUNDLE 2nd Grade and UP
Scavenger Hunts around the school and in nature printable - Classroom & Outdoor
This is a collection of 18 fun and educational scavenger hunts. Scavenger hunts are a motivating way for kids to explore a subject or medium. They can be done individually or in small groups. These scavenger hunts are perfect for:Fast finishersBuilt in classroom movement Brain breaksAlternative to screen timeFun family homeworkClass rewardFun Friday activityEnd of the Year funSub folder fillerEnjoying a sunny dayThis product includes the following scavenger hunts (please see the free preview f
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3rd - 6th
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LEGO Challenge Task Cards {Great for STEM or fun building!}
I am really excited to show you some cute, older-kid friendly LEGO Challenge Task Cards! These are bright, colorful, and can appeal to older students without looking too primary. Don’t’ have LEGOs? That’s okay! These can be used for any building materials you may have—unifix cubes, plastic Flake Discs (Amazon), Bunchems (Amazon or Target), Wiki Stix, pipe cleaners, play-dough, etc. Get those kids engineering and manipulating. They work great as an independent station for special education, a STE
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PreK - 8th
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