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9th grade critical thinking government 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
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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
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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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Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
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
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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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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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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
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
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
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5th - 12th
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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
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4th - 9th
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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
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Escape Room Counseling Bundle | Friendship Growth Mindset Career
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
The Bill of Rights Practice Activity | US Amendments in Cartoons | Google
This fun “Which Amendment?” activity challenges your students to figure out which amendment is violated in 15 cartoon scenarios by referencing the Bill of Rights. The silly connections engage your classes while they explore their basic rights as Americans! My students always love this activity. There are 2 versions so you can easily differentiate learning in your classroom. One gives short descriptions of each amendment to use as reference while the other includes the actual text from the Bill o
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4th - 9th
Reconstruction Era and 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments | End of Civil War Activity
In this Reconstruction activity on the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, students closely examine the text of the Reconstruction Amendments to decide their impact in Reconstruction and the freedmen community. Once students have dissected these three landmark amendments, students turn their focus to how the South responded by the passage of these amendments. Here, students examine two documents that focus on how the South responded and how the freedmen were affected. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging 13th, 1
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6th - 9th
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3 Branches of Government 3D Project Cube *History Craftivity*
Bring history to life by creating a 3D Project Cube for 3 Branches of Government. The students will be excited to get out of the text book, or plain old lecturing. Excite your students with this fun 3D Project Cube. When can you use it?Review Time: Use the cube as a review activity to reinforce key concepts before an assessment or as a quick refresher.Small Groups: Assign small groups of students to work collaboratively on the cube, encouraging teamwork and discussion.Exemplary Task: Showcase ex
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4th - 12th
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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
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
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3rd - 12th
MOCK TRIAL: Class Preparation
This resource will provide students with an introductory framework from which to understand the judiciary process. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure and lay-out of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will also explore the importance of how to create an opening and closing statement, the legal grounds of when to ob
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7th - 12th
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Full Year of Weekly Rebus Brainteaser Puzzles! Bell-Ringer Warm Ups! (Gr. 6-12)
This is a full year of weekly brainteaser puzzles for your English Language Arts classes! Use them once a week for an entire year! 36 pages of puzzles, 216 puzzles altogether!I've included answer keys for all puzzles!Rebus Puzzles are word puzzles such as:EYE EC EXCEPT(Answer - "I" before "E" except after "C")Your students will have fun trying to solve the puzzles!Download the preview for the first 3 weeks free!Please note - By purchasing this resource, you have a license to use the materi
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6th - 12th
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Positive Self Talk Activities/Coloring Pages | Positive Affirmations Posters
These 8 positive self talk coloring pages are designed to help instill a confident, healthy belief system by featuring affirmations related to speaking positively about oneself. Each page is designed with images that students will love to color as they meditate on the inspiring message. Students may place posters inside binder covers or notebooks, in lockers, and even take them home to hang in their rooms! By keeping the posters in places they see each day, students have continuous opportunities
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2nd - 12th
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Also included in: HUGE Coloring Pages Growing Bundle
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Think Outside the Box Thursday Doodle Prompt Finish the Drawing SEL Activity
Are you looking for an engaging morning meeting activity? Think outside the box Thursday is the creative solution you're looking for! These 21 creative drawing prompts use half of a "common" image to prompt your students to create an outside the box picture! This Doodle activity works great for a warm-up, morning work, morning meeting activity, crew or advisory time, early finisher activities, or a sub plan day. As you go Back to School, challenge your students to think outside the box with this
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2nd - 12th
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The U.S. Constitution PowerPoint and Guided Notes (Print and Digital Resource)
This 67 slide PowerPoint presentation on the U.S Constitution covers a myriad of topics including:- Contents of Constitution- Ideals of Constitution- Federalism- Interstate Relations- Limits of Government- the 3 Branches- Checks and Balances- Flexibility of Constitution - Amendment Process- Bill of Rights- Amendments 11- 27 What's included in the download:*Editable PowerPoint presentation (67 slides, most text is editable, some graphics are not editable)**Google Slides version of PowerPoint (67
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9th - 12th
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