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7th grade critical thinking astronomy resources for Prezi
Harry Potter Astronomy, Astrology, and Greek Mythology
This class is meant to show students the relationship between Astronomy, Astrology, and Greek Mythology, through the lens of the popular "British Wizard" series. We'll also cover the difference between astrology and astronomy (why one is a science and one is a belief), and gain an appreciation for how J.K. Rowling incorporated Greek Mythology and the constellations into her character creation. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEOS, ACTIVITIES, AND MORE ▬▬▬▬▬▬This course has six parts to it. Each part consists of a down
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Harry Potter-Inspired Bundle: Videos + Extension Activities
Space Technology Article & Rubric (Space & Planets / Engineering / Machines)
This purchase is a great addition to any unit focusing on Space & Planets and works perfectly for homework or extra credit.Students are provided an information sheet on two separate NASA inventions (SOHO - to study the sun and NEAR - to study asteroids). They will then use the information sheets to complete an 18-question worksheet. The assignment stresses: seek and find questions, beyond the text, key vocabulary and comparing and contrasting (via a Venn Diagram).The information sheet can
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7th - 10th
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Planetary Science with Star Wars Planets - Videos + Extension Activities
▬▬▬▬▬▬ COURSE SUMMARY ▬▬▬▬▬▬This seven part course covers over 100 planets in the Star Wars Universe and their relationship to real-life science. While Star Wars has a lot of fantasy elements, much of that galaxy far, far away was inspired by what scientists here on Earth have discovered about planets in our own galaxy! In this course, we'll examine each Star Wars planet and explore the science (or lack of science) behind the planet.Having extensive knowledge of the Star Wars Universe is not r
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Science and Star Wars: Planetary Science, Aliens, and Astrobiology
Which Star Wars planets and aliens are realistic? Which are a little too crazy for scientists to believe? Find out in this class, where we explore exoplanets, astronomy, solar system formation, astrobiology, convergence, diversity, and adaptation.▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEOS, ACTIVITIES, AND MORE ▬▬▬▬▬▬This course has four parts to it. Parts 1 and 3 consist of a downloadable video presentation (each about 60 minutes long) hosted on Google Drive. Parts 2 and 4 have some project ideas to expand the students’ und
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
12 Unknown, Influential African Americans
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12th and Frederick Douglass was born on February 14th. Lincoln and Douglass were two great Americans who helped to shape and define this country, and, as a result, their birthdays were celebrated independently in circles and communities since the mid-to-late 1800’s. It is thought that Carter G. Woodson embraced the importance of the second week in February when he introduced “Negro History Week” to celebrate the invaluable contributions of African Americans.
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6th - 10th
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Building Empathy In Your Students
"Empathy starts with putting yourself in someone else's shoes -- a key step in understanding perspectives that differ from your own. This isn't just a nice thing to do; it's an essential, active skill. It's foundational to embracing differences, building relationships, gaining a global perspective, conducting richer and deeper analysis, and communicating more effectively. This skill is about as "21st century" as it gets.” - EdutopiaComplete mini-lesson with activities for conducting an independe
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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100-Slide Narnia Code Prezi, Worksheets & Discussion Guide for C.S. Lewis Fans
Your Narnia fans will appreciate this 100-Slide PREZI based on Michael Ward's ground-breaking book The Narnia Code and its parent book Planet Narnia. Student worksheets and discussion guide are included. In 2003, Michael Ward discovered C.S. Lewis's hidden planetary framework for The Chronicles of Narnia series. Each book is themed after one of the seven Pre-Copernican planets (the planets seen by the naked eye before the invention of the telescope). Bring the thrill of this discovery to your cl
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Space Tourism Project
A fun and exciting project to access research skills and creativity in your students as they use digital AI tools to create a tourism posters and commercials for another planet or moon.
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7th - 12th
Animals in Space in the Past, Present, and Future - Videos + Activities
What pets have become astronauts? Is there a constellation of your favorite animal? Could there be alien animals out there? Learn about animals and their relationship with space in this fascinating blend of history and science.This course explores a spectrum of animal-related astronomy - from the history of space travel, to the constellations, to the possibility of animal aliens somewhere in the universe! This class covers a myriad of interests - stories about animals, constellation mythology, s
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1st - 9th
The Astronomy of Doctor Who - Videos + Extension Activities
Hop in the TARDIS for a wild adventure through the universe! Learn about the real galaxies Doctor Who has visited, the stars he's referenced, and where some famous Who aliens are from. In this class, you'll gain an even greater appreciation for the series, and a basic knowledge of the night sky to boot. While all students will learn about the stars and constellations from this class, for full enjoyment I recommend that they've seen at least a few episodes of Doctor Who first.▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEOS, ACTIV
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4th - 12th
Social Media Argument Presentation Project Rubric
Students research the pros and cons of social media and take a side. Then, they create a presentation with three reasons for or against it and they include a counterclaim. Then, they present it to their peers and can debate it.This is a fully editable document to meet the needs of you and your kids!The assignment should take:-1 day to do research and find at least 3 reliable sources and take notes about them-1 day to create presentation, using notes -1 day to self/peer edit-1-3 days of present
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6th - 12th
Pokémon Astronomy - Videos + Extension Activities
This introduction to astronomy compares popular Pokemon to their real-life counterparts in space. Topics include constellations and mythology, stars, planets, exoplanets, aliens, moons, meteors, alternate dimensions, and wormholes.▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEOS, ACTIVITIES, AND MORE ▬▬▬▬▬▬This course has four parts to it. Each “part” consists of a downloadable video presentation (between 13 and 16 minutes long) hosted on Google Drive, along with some resources and project ideas to expand the students’ understand
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Pokemon Science Bundle
Star Trek Astronomy - Star Chart + Self-Guided Prezi
The Star Trek Universe incorporates many real star systems and constellations from the night sky, including many places they visit, the origins of some alien species, and some key space colonies in the series. This class explores many of these references from the Star Trek shows and movies, while also educating on the science facts of the stars and their constellations. We cover 24 constellations and 42 stars in this course, spread out over four parts (mostly organized by viewing seasons). For
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bias in the Media Prezi
This Prezi examines and gives specific examples of bias in the media. It focuses on 6 major forms of bias such as "photos, captions, and camera angles" and "crowd counts". The presentation teaches students to identify bias to help them be more informed as they explore journalism in general.
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5th - 12th
Writing Essay Introductions: A Strong Thesis Sentence in an Engaging Context
3-frame GIF describes a Toulmin-type thesis sentence and includes such an example; also lists 12 ways to set the tone/context/value of the argument; such as scene-setting, asking a question, quoting someone, etc. Image size 960×720 (file size 322 KB). Can be used as an animated-graphic slide within a PPT presentation about essay writing (PPT must be in Slide-Show mode to activate the slow, looping animation) or as a non-animated graphic in a handout; can be resized as needed. Note: You can pause
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Life Cycle of Stars Prezi
This prezi presentation reviews all the stages of stars from birth in the nebula to maybe a black hole. This presentation shows the different stages of a star's life cycle depending on its mass. Has colorful images with descriptions and characteristics of each stage.It is available in a compressed (ZIp) file for download. See a preview here
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6th - 12th
Inference Higher Order Thinking Lesson
Thank you for your consideration in purchasing the lesson on inference. We are pushed to incorporate higher order thinking skills in all classes regardless of the level at which we teach. What many school officials do not consider is that when we have younger or lower level classes, these skills have to be taught explicitly. Therefore, I have put together a whole lesson from top to bottom that teaches the skill of inference thoroughly.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Beginning of the Year Project: How do you learn best?
A project that kids can do at home or in class that allows them to see how they lean best. It lets them look at learning styles and multiple intelligences.
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2nd - 12th
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Writing Essay Conclusions: Six Strategies Similar to Closure in a Story
GIF compares 6 ways to end an essay with 5 ways to resolve a story: restatement and manifesting a moral; anecdotal scene and natural termination/encapsulation; hook-and-return and completion of antithesis; pan-to-larger perspective and manifesting a moral; proposal and solution to central problem; and delayed thesis and manifesting a moral. Image size 960×720 (file size 765 KB). Can be used as a 7-frame animated-graphic slide within a PPT presentation about essay writing or short stories or movi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Getting to Know YOU! (Digital Biography) My Life/Novel MASH-UP
Looking for a creative GETTING TO KNOW YOU project for the beginning of the year? Here's a different spin on the often repetitive process. This is really good for READING classes.
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6th - 12th
Toulmin Argument Model: claim, data, warrant/backing, counter-claim/rebuttal
This slightly revised model of rational argument adds a backbone of the scientific method and also replaces Qualifier with Counter-Claim (per Purdue OWL). Slow-animated GIF highlights/describes argument parts and how they work together to persuade a critical thinker. You can test your argument essay against these standards of rational persuasion or use the model to design/outline a powerfully persuasive essay (persuasive at least for critical thinkers). Image size 960×720, file size 843 KB for u
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Thesis Sentence: whole-brain style & substance to focus & sell your argument
This animated GIF highlights 5 essential factors of thesis sentence: Specific/concise, Meaningful, Summarize left- and/or right brain arguments, Easy to find (top-down), and Clear/professional style/grammar. Students will write clearer essays if they develop a habit-of-mind to consider all five of these factors in their thesis sentence. Image size 960×720 (file size 866 KB) for use as a full-size PowerPoint slide. Each of 7 frames lasts 6 seconds (if embedded in a PPT, it must be in Slide-Show m
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Paleontology
Great for the Great American Teach-in if you dont have anyone coming in to speak.I am paring this powerpoint with DIY Dino fossils that the students get to break apart and discover Dino bones. Has hyperlink to youtube video about how to dig up fossils.
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K - 12th
Occam’s Razor and Corollary for Writing: Use enough words but not too many
This animated GIF adapts an efficiency theorem for scientific explanations to the art of writing and gives some hints to help determine whether you are wasting words or leaving holes in your argument. Includes examples of NEEDY writing (unclear because important words or ideas are missing), WEEDY writing (with unnecessary and distracting words), and PITHY-THRIFTY writing (says all the important stuff without any fluff). Image size 960×720 (file size 904 KB) for use within a PowerPoint slide show
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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