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9th grade critical thinking environment resources
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
Grades:
2nd - 9th
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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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Word and Logic Puzzles Escape Room Activity With Digital Lock Option
In this engaging escape room activity, teams work together to solve the word puzzles and logic puzzles using critical thinking skills to discover codes to open the lock. Students love the fun of an escape room game, and you will love that this low-prep activity gets them thinking as they solve the puzzles and clues! ⭐️ How does the escape room work? (Click the PREVIEW link above and watch the VIDEO for a closer look at this activity!)In this escape room activity, students will solve 4 different
Grades:
6th - 9th, Adult Education
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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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BRAIN TEASERS 4-Pack Bundle, Logic, Word Sense, Puzzles, Lateral Thinking – Fun!
Whether you need bell-ringer presentation slides or just want to occasionally mess with your students’ minds when you have a few unused minutes at the end of a class period, this four volume set of Brain Teasers has everything you need to keep your students working hard and thinking deeply. There are LOTS of ways you could use this collection of 152 questions in both PDF & Google Slides format (304 slides – the question is on the first slide and the answer with an eye-catching image is on th
Grades:
8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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
STEM Space Lander Math & Engineering Activity (Printed & Digital)
Space Lander STEM ChallengeThis STEM activity is one of our favorite engineering design challenges! The combination of marshmallows (or ping pong balls) and aliens makes this a winning STEM challenge! In the Space Lander Challenge, student teams build a lander using the engineering design process to keep two marshmallow "aliens" or "astronauts" inside a cup as it is dropped from various heights. Using straws, index cards, and mini marshmallows or cotton balls, students apply concepts of shock ab
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Frog Dissection Lesson & Model - 3D Paper Scienstructable
Ready to make your dissection lessons less messy, less chaotic and stress-free? Our hands-on, authentic, and eco-friendly 3-D paper frog dissection model lessons are the perfect way for your students to dissect and explore frog anatomy in a way that's humane, budget-friendly and easy on the planet. Each paper frog dissection model lesson includes a student-friendly reading that covers in-depth organism anatomy structure and function, a black-line and a color dissection specimen template provides
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS4-2
...
Also included in: Dissection - Vertebrate Animals Bundle - Distance Learning
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
Food Chains, Food Webs, Energy Pyramids - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
CHRISTMAS Escape Room (Activities, Trivia & Puzzle Games for Students)
There are five Christmas escape room-type (trivia) challenges included in this file. Each activity can be completed individually or in conjunction with one another, depending on the time available in your planning. The challenges could be used as individual, pair or small group activities. The puzzles and games are designed to promote communication, cooperation and problem-solving skills. A detailed and thorough teacher instruction page has been included, which provides differentiated instructio
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Growth Mindset Escape Room | Middle and High School
Want a fun and engaging way to teach perseverance, grit, teamwork and why having a growth mindset is important? This Growth Mindset Escape Room is the perfect challenge for middle and high school students to both teach the concepts of a growth mindset and to have fun. ● ● ● Students are given the a scenario where their school is taken over by the evil Dr. Dread, with the only way out is to use their brain power before it turns to mush. By working together, and figuring out the clues, studen
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Escape Room Counseling Bundle | Friendship Growth Mindset Career
The Lion King - Food Chains & Webs, Relationships, & Biomes
**UPDATED TO INCLUDE BOTH DIGITAL (formatting updated as of 4/2024) AND PRINT VERSIONS and you can download the clips file if you don't want students to watch the entire movie** In this activity, students will be expected to watch either the entire Lion King movie or clips to complete the movie guide, which asks ecology related questions. Students will show their understanding of food chains, food webs, symbiotic relationships, and biomes as they watch a favorite movie through a science lens. Af
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-8
Team Building Escape Room with Logic Puzzles Critical Thinking Escape Room
Engage your students with this Team Building Escape Room! This is great as a back to school escape room! This escape room is perfect for both the end of the year and beginning of the year. Students will be engaged and challenged with logic puzzles, codes to decipher, and more. There is both a full easy prep printable version as well as a Google(TM) form digital version for virtual or distance learning.This resource includes everything you need to implement a challenging and fun escape room fo
Grades:
4th - 9th
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END OF THE YEAR Escape Room (Team Building Activities)
If you are looking for a team-building activity to keep your students engaged during the last few days, weeks or month before summer break, then THE GREAT END OF THE YEAR ESCAPE is for you! There are six end of the year-themed (trivia) challenges included in this file. Students will complete a variety of tasks using different skills including: problem-solving, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and basic math. Looking for a digital end of the year escape room? If so, click HERE!A fun, one
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Escape Room Team Building Bundle
Evolution Pesticide Resistance Natural Selection Activity
This is a hands on activity where students can visualize pesticide resistance (evolution) over time. A population of deer ticks have become resistant to Permethrin. The students are asked to label 6 generations of deer ticks based on percentages given (there is some basic math required). Covers the following: Evidence for evolution, microevolution. Pesticide Resistance, Drug ResistanceThis includes a paperless version to support your digital needs! The download includes both a print version and
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Ecosystem Ecology Webquest
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ In this ecosystem ecology webquest, students will complete four online tasks to learn about ecological levels and factors, food chains and webs, energy pyramids, ecological relationships, biodiversity, and more!Students will learn about and apply knowledge of ecosystem ecology it through engaging short videos, tutorials, interactives, and even a build-your-own ecosystem game. Editable MS Word, PDF, and Google Slides all included! This webquest makes a great introduction, review, absent s
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
...
Also included in: Biology Webquests Discount Growing Bundle
Science Interactive Notebook - Ecosystems and Ecology Activities
Engage your students with over 30 Interactive Notebook activities and digital Google Slides for all of your ecology unit needs. Our interactive notebook flippers will have your kids "flipping" their way to learning all about organisms interect with one another and their environment. Disseminate these lessons as you see fit through creating a PowerPoint, in a class discussion or as small group activities. The possibilities are endless!WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:• 135+ pages (30+ activities) o
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Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Science Interactive Notebook Bundle - Life Science and Biology
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
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
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
Grades:
4th - 10th
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Also included in: Growth Mindset Activities: Bell Ringer Warm-Up BUNDLE 2nd Grade and UP
Inferencing Task Cards
Inferencing can be a difficult concept to teach, learn, and master. Our students often need additional support to fully understand this skill. This product contains various components to support your students' learning. Included in this product are 32 task cards containing short stories, 32 task cards containing pictures for inferencing, 1 visual support to help teach what inferencing is, and 2 graphic organizers that can be used with each task card. Each card contains questions that target infe
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Climate Change Causes and Effects: Stations
The Climate Change Carousel (task cards) is a great way to introduce your students to the causes, effects, and solutions of climate change. Students travel from station to station analyzing information, data and graphs relating to climate change and recording their ideas on the answer sheet provided (SEE PREVIEW). This set of 25 EDITABLE task cards covers: greenhouse gases, human population, deforestation, effects on human health, water, sea level, temperature, extreme weather, carbon tax,
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
Science Interactive Notebook - Human Body Systems
Engage your students with 35 Interactive Notebook activities for all of your human body unit needs. Our interactive notebook flippers will have your kids "flipping" their way to learning all about the major systems of the human body. Disseminate these lessons as you see fit through creating a PowerPoint, in a class discussion or as small group activities. The possibilities are endless!WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:• 190+ pages (35 activities) of NON-EDITABLE activities in PDF format including d
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Also included in: Science Interactive Notebook Bundle - Life Science and Biology
Darwin, Natural Selection, & Evolution - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-6
Also included in: Evolution - FULL UNIT
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