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Critical thinking Common Core RST.6-8.4 resources under $5
The Internet No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, Cyber Criminal Activity
This lesson introduces students to how the internet works and how it is used to transfer information. This also goes over the great important of staying safe online by not giving out your personal information and staying on secure sites. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school.
Key Terms include:
- computer network
- internet
- LAN
- WAN
- World Wide Web
- Viruses
- Social Media
All the documents can be found within the zip file. The Cyber Criminal Activity works the
Grades:
5th - 10th, Higher Education
The Outer Planets No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Pluto Debate
This lesson goes over how our gas giant planets were discovered, our estimates of how many moons each has, and unique features of each planet. The ending of this lesson explains how our once ninth planet Pluto is now categorized as a dwarf planet. The worksheet that is included follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include
- Gas Giants
- Jupiter's Great Red Spot
- Saturn's Rin
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Psychology: Daydreaming ~ Critical Thinking Informational Article Analysis
This is a polished, graphic, new, single page 2013 PDF for critical thinking analysis of a 2009 Psychology Today article on the function(s) of daydreaming in our lives, its benefits, and much more! These questions could be addressed individually by students, in small collaborative groups, or as a whole group Q and A discussion to inspire problem-solving and critical thinking on a timely, hot topic in contemporary Psych/consciousness studies.
I have found this to be a highly thought-provoking an
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Flight of Knowledge - A Digital Odyssey of Discovery and Learning
Embark on an educational odyssey with "Flight of Knowledge - A Digital Odyssey of Discovery and Learning."Designed to captivate middle school students and invigorate your teaching experience. These lessons are not just a curriculum; they're an invitation to unlock the extraordinary potential within your classroom.Engaging lessons on digital literacy, public speaking, active listening, and creative writing — all taught through the lens of fascinating "fun facts" that students will love.Here's wha
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
STRANGE CONCOCTION - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This investigation presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for testing the effect unknown liquids have on an unknown semi-solid (slime). Students should be cautioned about making any assumptions about the materials with which they will work. It is also critical that they make and record accurate observations and d
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
Water and Nitrogen Cycle Lesson
This power point goes over the water cycle and defines terms such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. It also has plenty of diagrams and goes through the passage a drop of water would take through the water cycle.
The second part of this power point goes through the Nitrogen Cycle as it starts though the air, is consumed by bacteria, and enters the plant life. There is also plenty of diagrams and pictures to help the younger audiences.
The terms included in this presentation are:
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Grades:
4th - 10th, Higher Education
CREATING A FORENSIC STANDARD - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge will help students understand how and why scientists establish standards, as these benchmarks can be used to evaluate new information or predict the outcome of new investigations. Students should be made aware that accurate measurements are critical, and that averaging data is a necessity. This challenge can also be used to evalu
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
Hexagonal Thinking Assessment - Genetics Unit
Want students to think deeper and make connections? This resource requires students to engage in higher-order thinking by connecting concepts in the field of genetics. Great formative or summative assessment!Covers concepts such as: -Mitosis-Meiosis-Alleles-Genesand so much more!Includes blank templates for additional words and an example!
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Escape the Classroom Middle School/Upper Elementary NO PREP Mystery puzzle with
Please see the video preview for a full walkthrough of this fun critical thinking adventure. It's the last day of school, and time to go -- but the classroom is locked! Can you solve the clues to escape?” Your kids will love this challenging but not frustrating escape room! This room is designed with upper elementary and middle school grades in mind and addresses some specific standards and skills in a fun an engaging way. There are a number of puzzles and codes to solve, and learning happens na
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Design Thinking Lesson Plan
The "Design Thinking" lesson plan is designed to provide middle school students with a fundamental understanding of Design thinking, its applications, and hands-on experience in applying design thinking of problem solving . This engaging and interactive series of lessons will introduce students to Design Thinking, fostering their creativity, problem-solving skills, and interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects.
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Grades:
6th - 8th, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Food Chains and Energy Cycles Lesson
This Power Point goes over the energy cycle in ecosystems. It defines producers, photosynthesis, consumers, decomposers, food webs, food chains. It also contains examples of those items to help the students comprehend the definitions. I have successfully used this from third grade students and even up to some post-secondary course.
This resource includes and explains the terms:
photosynthesis
producers
consumers
decomposers
herbivores
carnivores
omnivores
scavengers
food chain
food web
Both
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Geologic Time Vocabulary Review WordFit Puzzle; Earth Science
A WordFit puzzle is a great way to introduce vocabulary for a Geologic Time unit in Earth Science. This type of puzzle is more challenging than a Word Find and will exercise students' logic skills! While a crossword puzzle GIVES the definitions, this resource makes your students put the words in alphabetical order and look up the definitions in their glossary (some will not be in their book, so it is also a good opportunity to learn how to properly use the internet to find the proper definitions
Grades:
6th - 10th
CCSS:
Animal Adaptations Lesson
This is a Microsoft Office 2013 power point that goes over why animals have different adaptations. I have used this for grades 4th through 9th depending on the science level of the students. This makes a great introduction in a biology course.
The terms covered in this presentation are:
adaptations
niche
competition
predation
symbiosis
mutualism
commensalism
parasitism
Both the presentation and the work page can be found within the zip file. There is an answer key attached at the end of the
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Grades:
4th - 10th, Higher Education
Weather Watchers: Learn about the weather and its impact on the environment
This 27 page power point will explore:types of precipitationtypes of cloudspressure systemsforecastingmeteorologistsdirectionsrainbowsthermometers and temperaturesreading weather icons and mapswind, lightening, and thunderstormsjet streamsterminologyweather safetyand so much more…Use alone or with your current curriculum. It's amazing out there!
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
ABC book of science, a year in Review
Students use the ABC's to build a book or ppt that shows a science concept or any concept learned through out the year and explains it, gives an activity that can be hands on, and provides a picture and resource as needed. It is a great review project at the end of the year to reflect and identify what students grasped for the year.
This project can be modified for all learners. Using google docs share the project with partners or groups of 4 to allow slower students to still complete the proje
Grades:
4th - 12th
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CCSS:
COOPERATIVE LEARNING NOTE TAKING ACTIVITY MADE FOR ALL TYPES OF LEARNERS
This style of note-taking activity will meet all types of learners (visual, audio, kinesthetic, etc.). It will also get students working in cooperative groups, and up moving around. Speaking and listening skills will also be applied as students have a conversation about their notes. At the end of the activity, students will turn in and the teacher can use as a quick formative. This activity attached is dual-sided. One side is teacher directed (directions) and can be used for a workshop- the othe
Grades:
1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-ESS2-1
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Artifacts: Define, Discover, Analyze
The activities in the Mini Unit introduce the students to the science of Archaeology, the job of an Archaeologist and the concept of Artifacts. The students will read about and define the three terms. They will then analyze an object that may become an artifact for future civilizations. After analyzing the object they will draw conclusions in writing about the people who left it. The third activity asks them to bring to school a family artifact that will serve as the basis of an oral presenta
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
CCSS:
7:11
Digital Literacy (Developing classroom technology skills)
The resource content is a great way to evaluate students’ skills in a non-linear approach that allows the learner to engage (real world) approaches to daily digital literacy requirements in and outside of the classroom. Students are evaluated on:· Basic Computer Skills· Internet Basics· Google Docs · Cut and Pace · Sharing documentation (Google drive) · MS Word (fond sizing) · PowerPoint · Social media (search engine retrieving data) · Technology literacy terms (Digital literacy defined as it re
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Best Force Lab Ever
Students use real world scenario to understand forces. My students love this lab, it's hilariously fun, educational, and students really grasp the idea and have a concrete visual to cement the force concept. If you have any specific questions please ask, for I adjusted as I went with this lab. ASU science extravaganza had something like this on display and I just adapted to make it work for my students. Engaging the students in science can be a battle, this lab is not a battle! They absolutely l
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
Climate Change Enrichment
This assignment can be used as a post-assessment enrichment assignment for students who have mastered the content standards.
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, HS-ESS3-4
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