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Critical thinking independent works for Microsoft Publisher
Water Filter Experiment- packet
This experiment is great for understanding water filtration. We use 2 liter bottles with the bottom cut off. Students preplan in their groups what materials to use and how to place them in the upsidedown 2 liter. Once the prepare their "filtration system", I pour dirty water in and we collect it (glass baby food jars work great because you can see inside) out of the small opening at the bottom. Students then evaluate what they could improve, empty the 2 liter and try again. We compare all of the
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3rd - 6th
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Unplugged Coding Activity
Ever wondered how to teach coding without a computer? It happened to me, so I created my own codes from scratch. You can break your students into teams and give them a set of codes to program the teacher or a group member through a maze. I used masking tape and created a maze throughout the lab. These codes can be printed off using different colored cardstock and laminated for durability. Give your students a specific amount of time to create the right code to get someone from start to finish. I
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Snowman Thinking Activities
Students use attribute clues to determine which snowman. This packet covers sorting, classifying, problem solving, observing, and following directions. I also included ideas for writing compare and contrast sentences. It has activities for whole group, small group, independent practice and centers.
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K - 2nd
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Salem Witch Trials - Medical Explanations for Hysteria
Short explanations of medical reasons that might have contributed to the hysteria that led to the Salem Witch Trials
In two column format with space for citing textual evidence from assigned readings/research.
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Grades:
7th - 8th
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Learning Goal - Self Evaluation Rubric - Large Customizable
A customizable, large-format, self-evaluation rubric disguised as a simple target. Allows the student to evaluate their overall understanding related to a specified learning goal that is posted in the classroom. This version prints really nicely as a 24" x 48" poster for classroom use.
Everything is a Physics thing......
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Make Your Own Triangle Puzzle
Want to develop great puzzles that will engage the minds and hands of your students? Use this Publisher template to design a triangle puzzle for your students that fits your own content.
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Not Grade Specific
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Back to School Logic Problems for Gifted Students or Math Centers
These logic problems are addicitive!Challenge students to use their logical skills to complete the graph.All logic problems are Back to School themed: * What bus number does each student ride? * What room number does each student assigned? * What color is each student's backpack? * How many paople in each student's family? * What school subject is each student's favorite?A sample Logic problem is included for teaching.Answer keys included.For use with gifted st
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Think, Curious, Understand Graphic Organizer/ Chart
Welcome to Spedtastic Teaching!
This product is designed to help all learners organize their thoughts, and show a progression in critical thinking. The TCU chart is similar to the KWL chart, except that it is designed to help learners tap into their preexisting knowledge and put what they think before the lesson, what they are curious about during the lesson, and then finally, they write what they are able to understand at the end of the lesson. This can be used as a pre-assessment, and a
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Not Grade Specific
Makerspace Design Thinking Process Poster
Use this poster at your makerspace or during lessons that would support this type thinking process.
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Positional words assessment
Assessment for positional words also could be used a s a small group activity.
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Grades:
PreK - K
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Where in the World Wednesday - Ukraine (Updated 03-09-2014)
Where in the World Wednesday is a quick way to assess prior knowledge, pique students' interest in a new geographical location, teach note taking skills, encourage critical thinking, and have FUN while doing it!
There are ten clues ranging from languages spoken, ethnic groups, products exported, current events, sports, popular leaders, historical events, government, and indigenous animals.
There is also a lesson extension provided for the teacher.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Where in the World Wednesday - Egypt
Where in the World Wednesday is a quick way to assess prior knowledge, pique students’ interest in a new geographical location, teach note taking skills, encourage critical thinking, and have FUN while doing it.
There are ten clues ranging from languages spoken, ethnicities, products and exports, current events, sports, popular leaders, tourist attractions, historical events, government, and indigenous animals. There is also a lesson extension provided for the teacher.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Where in the World Wednesday - Planet Earth
Where in the World Wednesday is a quick way to assess prior knowledge, pique students' interest in a new geographical location, teach note taking skills, enourage critical thinking, and have FUN while doing it.
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6th - 8th
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Map and location learning worm (geometry)
This tool is a simple and visual way for Early Years (and Middle Years) students to reflect on and chart their learning
How could I use it?
- To provide a simple visual method for students to assess their own progress
- To identify where they are achieving well and where extra support may be needed
- To graph to progress of individual students
Why should I use it?
- To teach students how to organise and plot their progress
- To provide students the opportunity to evaluate and assess the
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Where in the World - Japan
Where in the World is a quick way to assess prior knowledge, pique students' interest in a new geographical location, teach note taking skills, encourage critical thinking, and have FUN while doing it.There are ten clues ranging from languages spoken, ethnic groups, products exported, current events, sports, popular leaders, historical events, government, and indigenous animals.There is also a lesson extension provided for the teacher.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Where in the World Wednesday - India
Where in the World Wednesday is a quick way to assess prior knowledge, pique students' interest in a new geographical location, teach note taking skills, encourage critical thinking, and have FUN while doing it.
There are ten clues ranging from languges spoken, ethnicities, products that are exported, current events, sports, popular leaders, tourist attractions, historical events, government, and indigenous animals.
There is also a lesson extension provided for the teacher.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Where in the World Wednesday - South Korea
Where in the World Wednesday is a quick way to assess prior knowledge, pique students' interest in a new geographical location, teach note taking skills, encourage critical thinking, and have FUN while doing it.
There are ten clues ranging from languages spoken, ethnicities, products exported, current events, sports, popular leaders, tourist attractions, historical events, government and indigenous animals.
There is also a lesson extension provided for the teacher.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Fraction Number Lines
Includes number lines that students must complete as well as questions based on a set of pictures where they have to find the fraction of the 'not'. For example; write the fraction of the shapes that ARE NOT triangles.
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Greek and Latin Root Words
Get your students thinking about Greek and Latin roots to help broaden their awareness of new vocabulary!
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Daily Behavior Log *Editable*
A simple daily behavior log for students/teachers to keep track of their behavior. Publisher document--completely editable!
Grades:
1st - 12th
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Social and Emotional Learning Ladder
This ladder can be used to help students pin point their feelings and is a good daily check in for students. It can be used as an individual check in or can be used for the whole class. The top three rungs on the ladder lean more towards aggression and anger, while the bottom three focus on sadness.
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Reflection
I created this reflection page as a positive behavior support for students who have difficulty with verbalizing answers to questions. This is designed to be used with picture supports which can be pasted or velcroed into the boxes.
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Readers Theatre Evaluation Form
Use for in-class performances or for critiques of online pieces.
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6th - 12th
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Learning Steps
A resource designed to help your students understand the process of learning.
These steps are written in children's language so the teacher and the students can communicate about the process of learning.
The arrow cards are designed for everyday use, for example to be glued into books or kept at work stations...
The posters provide more information about what each learning step entails.
This resource encourages independent learning and meta cognition. It can be used for any learning area.
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Not Grade Specific
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