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8th grade Valentine's Day other (social studies) resources for GATE
Differentiated Current Events Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons
This Differentiated Current Events Choice Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons can be used with lessons on Current events in the classroom and for use in Interactive Student Notebooks. Students can also read current events at home and complete the activities as evidence of understanding in their ISN. The Depth and Complexity Icons help promote higher level thinking. This year I made Current Events Scrapbooks(basically a different type of ISN) for my students by binding 15 pieces of 12 x 18 in.
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4th - 8th
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Valentine's Day Math Logic Puzzles - Enrichment Activities for Early Finishers
Five Valentine's Day Themed Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills! These winter enrichment challenges keep fast finishers engaged and learning.Ideas for Use:February Early Finisher ActivityChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesDigital Version made in Google Slides™ now included.SAVE BIG by buying in the Holida
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles - Holiday Enrichment & Critical Thinking Activities
Social Studies Icebreaker Bundle | 7 End of Year Activities for Social Studies
Students will engage in trivia, history analysis, scavenger hunts, and get-to-know-you activities in a variety of ways with this 7-resource bundle. Enjoy this Icebreakers Bundle to get all SEVEN of these amazing resources at a reduced price. This bundle is phenomenal for back-to-school or to end the school year!⭐ Back to School Game | Can you spot the 10 historical TRUTHS or LIES?⭐ Why Study History? First Day of School Activity for World and American History!⭐ Who Studied History? Students lear
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4th - 9th
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Latin America (Mexico, Central/South America) Geography Research Unit
This Latin America unit includes:
Several different activities/project layouts for you to chose from or use all! :)
As you teach about the geography of Latin America and all the countries in it, use these in their interactive notebooks!
Perfect for students to research and discover information about all of Latin America or just a country there on their own!
GREAT mini research project for GT students or early finishers to work on!
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Listening & Following Directions Valentine's Day Edition +Reading Comprehension
Listening and Following Directions – Valentine’s Day EditionAn activity that challenges students to listen and pay attention to detail.Save over 20% when your purchase the Listening and Following Directions Growing Bundle Pack!This activity is designed to challenge students to follow oral and/or written directions and complete tasks in the correct locations of a grid. During the activity the directions can be read to the students by the teacher or the students can read the directions to themselv
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Following Directions and Listening Bundle Reading Comprehension
Fibonacci Sequence Activity plus ratio
Have some fun with sequences by creating Fibonacci Spirals in this ready-to-use activity. Students learn about examples of fibonacci sequence in art and nature and then apply the sequence to creating spirals as well as learning how to scale their drawings and what happens to the ratios in different scales. This is scale, ratio, and number pattern all rolled into one!This detailed guide includes:● Complete teacher’s guide for a 75-90 minute lesson● Student handouts on Fibonacci spiral and Scali
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Math Projects Fibonacci Sequence Tessellations and Fractals
MINI-MYSTERY Progressive Puzzle #3:"Vengeance for Victims of a Valentine Vandal"
⭐️ Based on an actual criminal case ~ a novel puzzle set for Valentine’s Day! A PROGRESSIVE PUZZLE is a set of puzzles that must be solved in sequential order. The solution to the first puzzle is needed in order to solve the next puzzle, and this continues with each successive puzzle. Students will use a variety of critical reading and thinking skills as they work their way from one puzzle to the next. All four puzzles can be printed on one page as two-sided copies.This Mini-Mystery progressive
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Spring Holiday Progressive Puzzles
Digital Research Project Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Looking for a distance learning or 100% digital project? This is an independent digital research project in Google Slides that is perfect for distance learning.Students will independently research and present information about the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You can easily assign one, some, or all of the natural wonders for this project. Simply delete any unwanted slides prior to sharing or assigning the project. You can also make this project appropriate for multiple grade levels by s
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2nd - 8th
De-Extinction Project | Research Presentation for Animal Revival
The "Revive the Past" printable pack is an exciting and educational resource designed to inspire young minds to learn about the causes of species extinction and the importance of conservation efforts.It includes research, argument and presentation activities for the de-extinction of several creatures, ending with a vote for the best creature suited for revival.Includes...Vocabulary starterArticle about extinction10 comprehension questions and answersCreative thinking activityExtinct creature lis
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Gifted and Talented ELA BUNDLE | Ambitious Reading, Writing and Analysis
2023 Year in Review Current Events Trivia with Answer Key Quiz Bowl
This resource consists of 23 questions having to do with current events that occurred during 2023. This would be a great way to review the year at the end of 2023 or the beginning of the new year, 2024!This could be done as a homework assignment, where students research the answers, or as a team builder or icebreaker just for fun to see what everyone knows collectively, especially on the return from winter break. Appropriate and fun for staff events, academic challenge teams or quiz bowl! Answer
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7th - 10th
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Valentine Twistle- Critical Thinking Word Game
This is a Valentine version of my very popular "Twistle" word game.
Twistle is a twist on a classic word game. Students will be challenged to complete word puzzles with a twist. Each page asks students to complete a word puzzle in a different way. Great for Valentines Centers, work for fast finishers, homework, or just for fun. This is even a great game for adults and people traveling. Basically this is great for anyone up for a challenge.
Included In This Packet:
15-Game Different Game Bo
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3rd - 9th
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Create a Culture Student Project | Gifted and Talented
Get your students thinking creatively! This project can be tackled in small teams or individually. Your students will use their imagination and creativity to invent their very own culture. The packet included will walk them through illustrating and writing about the following aspects of their invented culture.
- climate and geography
- language
- education
- architecture
- religion and beliefs
- economy
- clothing
- artifact list
Writing frames and a rubric are included.
This project is perfec
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PreK - 8th
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Unplugged Coding for Valentine's Day STEM Activity
Binary coding puzzles plus unplugged directional coding with conditional statements! Unplugged Coding for Valentine's Day includes 3 levels of printable directional coding challenges:Simple maze: Students follow 3 conditional statements and draw a path through the maze)Intermediate maze: Students follow the rules of 4 conditional statements and code a path of their choice through the maze.Challenging maze: Students follow the 4 rules with multiple steps and code the longest path they can through
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Unplugged Coding BUNDLE of STEM Activities No tech needed!
February Brain Teasers & Challenge Puzzles | Boom Cards | Digital & Print
Do you struggle to engage and differentiate for your:early finishers?gifted and talented students?smart students who just love a challenge?Then this product is perfect for you! It includes 20 fun and challenging brain teaser puzzles of all types. My students have LOVED solving these puzzles as a reward for completing their other work. I LOVE that they are self-checking which frees me up to help the students who need it.★★★★ Preview this deck in action here ★★★★It includes 20 varied February-th
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3rd - 8th
American Government and Civics: John Locke and the Declaration of Independence
This item is apart of a bundle! Teaching the enlightenment? Use this lesson as a way to teach the philosophy of John Locke and his influence on the Founding Fathers. This can used in Interactive notebooks or as separate consumables You will Love this resource because:Provides 2 lesson versions for Gifted and Gen Ed classes. Collaborative Activity Critical Thinking ActivitiesNotes Declaration of Independence Analysis Editable PowerPointWant access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics an
Grades:
6th - 12th
Black History Leap Year Valentines Groundhog Day Chinese New Year Logic Puzzle
Celebrate Black History Month, Leap Year 2024, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, and Groundhog Day with this Logic Puzzle Bundle for February! This bundle includes logic puzzles and solutions for all of February's holidays. Combine the excitement of the February celebrations with the challenge of critical thinking and logical reasoning! Perfect for students in upper elementary or middle school, these puzzles are designed to enhance critical thinking skills while celebrating the traditions of V
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4th - 8th
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Timeline Past Present Future & Spanish Linea de Tiempo Presente Pasado Futuro
This is one of my favorite projects of the year and perfect for OPEN HOUSE!It is so exciting for the students & families! This project comes in English and Spanish as well as the instructions for parents!Ways to incorporate it:-Timeline on themselves-Timeline of a living person (famous or ordinary)-Introduction to conjugating verbs in Spanish-Introduction on how to speak in past, present, and futureOlder Students:-G.A.T.E Icon- Multiple Perspective- A timeline of a character or plot-Characte
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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SCAMPER Invention Project
This two page activity includes instructions, expectations, descriptions, and a rubric for a "SCAMPER" project. Students will use the "SCAMPER" process to invent a new product. This is editable so that it can be modified for your specific purpose and grade-appropriate activity.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Valentine's Day Math Geometry Math & Art Project | Triangles and Quadrilaterals
Math & Art Project: Triangles and Quadrilaterals (types, areas, perimeters, angles).Use this colorful lesson to engage your students and practice 2D shapes drawing, measuring with a ruler, area & perimeter calculations, measuring angles, naming types of angles and types of triangles.Students will first draw a geometric heart from a square and halves of a circle.Then inside the heart they will draw geometric shapes according to the instructions: triangles (acute triangle, right triangle,
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5th - 8th
Valentine's Day Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Leveled Texts and Task Cards
Did you know there is no definitive start to Valentine's Day? Or that chocolate was once given as a remedy for a broken heart? Let your students explore the history and traditions of this popular holiday, while strengthening their close reading and critical thinking skills!
My students love celebrating holidays, but they are always a little curious about why we take part in certain traditions. I always like celebrating holidays in my classroom but worry about spending time on activities that
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4th - 8th
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Colonial America Card Sort and STEM Activities Bundle
**Colonial America Bundle: Minecraft Building Ideas and Traits Sorting Card Activity** This engaging bundle combines two educational resources perfect for students exploring American colonial history. The first resource has students participate in STEM activities through different building challenges. These tasks encourage creativity and problem-solving as students construct items relevant to colonial life, such as buildings, tools, and household items. The challenges are tailored to accommodat
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4th - 8th
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February Logic Puzzles for Valentine's math
Logic puzzles are excellent for bell-ringers, time fillers and challenge. This set of 4 February-themed logic problems is great for your middle school math and secondary math students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this guide- 4 February-themed logic problems of medium level- Answer Key- Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers.- Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. Love Logic Puzzles? MUST have logic puzzles sets inc
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Logic Puzzles bundle for middle school math
Valentine STEM Heart Copters
Take flight this Valentine's Day with this fun STEM challenge. This Heart Copter engineering project comes with a Challenge Sheet with rules and holiday scenario, an Informational Reading Passage about the science behind the related topic, printable templates, and several Lab Booklet templates to meet your classroom needs. The lab includes teacher suggestions for materials and pictures. This lab can be created with common, inexpensive materials!***Heart Copters is also included in my Valentine S
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3rd - 9th
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February Idioms from the Heart
February Idioms from the Heart is a combination history and figurative language lesson.
Each of the forty original sentences, organized as two separate activities of twenty items each, are constructed around an idiom with the word heart in it. Students are challenged to interpret the hidden meaning in each one. The preliminary Student Page briefly explains the history behind our language's large collection of idiomatic expressions that erroneously attribute human emotions and person
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5th - 8th
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