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Common Core RI.6.7 resources for Gifted and Talented
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Genius Hour Activity - Passion Project for Upper Elementary Students
This Genius Hour activity pack is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. Teaching can be overwhelming with all the planning that you have to do. This Genius Hour activity will save you time and headaches as you plan and begin to implement this activity in your classroom. You can use this for passion projects or even enrichment for those high level students in your classroom too!This amazing Genius Hour resource includes:-Genius Hour Teacher Tips to help get you started-A slides
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4th - 6th
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Early Humans Unit Bundle
The Early Humans Unit Bundle is perfect for middle school social studies classes. It includes over 120 pages of resources to use in your classroom along with 8 days of detailed lesson plans! In this unit, students will learn about the characteristics of life during prehistoric times for early humans including the Paleolithic Age, Ice Age and Neolithic Age. Students will go on a virtual field trip, design a cave art drawing, take notes in an interactive notebook, read informational text, perform
Grades:
5th - 8th
Digital Independent Research Project - Topic of Choice
Want a fun, creative, independently paced project for your students? Looking for something to challenge your students who have already mastered your skills?Need an activity that will allow your students to practice research skills, questioning strategies, and higher level thinking?With this independent project, students will be able to choose any topic they wish to research and follow through at a completely independent level. Product includes basic research steps, such as brainstorming, backgro
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2nd - 7th
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Introduction to 3D Printing – STEAM PROJECT – GRADES 3-6 - Distance Learning
Have you purcahsed or are considering purchasing a 3D printer and don’t know where to start? This resource is perfect for classrooms just starting out in the world of 3D imaging and provides you with everything you need to teach the fundamentals of 3D printing. This STEAM project is broken up into two parts: BUILDING BACKGROUNDYour kiddos will begin by doing a research project of the history, current uses, benefits, and future innovcations of 3D printing. Graphic organizers are provided to assi
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
"Happiest" Country Social Studies Research and Math Project for Middle School
Math and Social Studies Project Using Critical Thinking and Higher Order Thinking SkillsEnrichment Social Studies and Math ProjectDuring this project, students read and discuss a New York Times Articles that discuss the results of a Quality of Life Survey from around the world.Then students brainstorm and research quality of life indicators in 10 countries of their choice and then rank those 10 countries from happiest to least happy. Students will think critically about factors that would impact
Grades:
5th - 8th
7 Steps to Research Posters
A big focus in Common Core standards is "Comprehension and Collaboration". This means RESEARCH is becoming an integral part of classroom instruction. Whether it's independent, small group, or whole class, this model will help guide you and your students through the tricky research process!
These posters are aligned with the research process outlined in the IIM - Independent Investigation Method, but can used independently with any content area instruction.
The Independent Investigation Method
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3rd - 6th
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THOMAS EDISON ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board
EUREKA! YOU FOUND IT! A ready-to-go, time-saving discovery! Students will love researching and reporting on the life of Thomas Edison as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin bo
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3rd - 7th
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PAUL REVERE ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board Ideas
The British Are Coming! Forget "One if by land and two if by sea" and try these THREE engaging, time-saving activities. Students will love researching and reporting on the heroic life of Paul Revere as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-o
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3rd - 6th
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Logic Puzzles and Brain Teaser Activities for Critical Thinking Year Round
Improve critical thinking skills with logic puzzles and brain teasers throughout the year. This bundle of printable or digital activities meets your students' needs year-round with 12 seasonal resources! Quick and easy setup makes this no prep packet a win for you and your students in centers or even for sub plans for a substitute teacher.By purchasing this bundle, you are saving about 25% off the price of individual resources.Engage and challenge your students with this HUGE common core aligned
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3rd - 5th
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Middle School Article of the Week *CCSS Aligned *Uses all 10 standards
This Article of the Week is designed to be done each week with a different article. At first, it will take the students longer, and the first article or so should be done as a class and scaffolded. But students get faster and faster as they master all the Reading Informational Text standards again and again in different contexts / with different articles.
*CCSS Aligned
*Uses all 10 Reading Informational Text Standards
*Works with any article
*Can be used multiple times
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6th - 8th
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National Parks Unit
Using technology students will research a National Park they have never visited and create a day to day itinerary through Google Maps and Google Slides. Assignments are suggested to go through Google Classroom; however, that is not required. This unit takes you through about 20-25 days worth of lessons and a suggested timeline for students to work on their project. Discussion questions are aligned with Depth and Complexity icons and content along with critical thinking lessons. Additional le
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4th - 6th
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Interpreting Maps (Physical, Topographic, Thematic, and Political)
My 6th-grade Geography students always enjoyed this fun, critical thinking, and discussion-sparking Map interpretation activity! Activity Includes:16 slides, each featuring a different mapThought-provoking question prompts to accompany each map An additional slide with links to geography games for your early-finishersHow to ImplementI recommend having students work with a partner to discuss each map before coming to an answer, although this could also be a whole-group or small-group activity if
Grades:
6th - 10th
Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
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5th - 12th
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6th Grade ELA Bilingual Leveled Proficiency Scale Posters - Differentiation
Fill your bilingual word wall with learning objectives! Whether you teach ELL, ESL, Spanish Immersion, or just want to communicate better with your Spanish-Speaking students; these bilingual posters will give you the exact language you need to keep your students engaged in content while they master English. These poster pages present Learning Goals and Scales aligned to a growth mindset and the Common Core Math standards, as well as Florida and most states. Inspired by Marzano's research in “The
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6th
MERIWETHER LEWIS ACTIVITY 3 Hands-On Projects for the Lewis and Clark Expedition
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the adventurous life of Meriwether Lewis as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea BIOGRAPHY BUNDLE - 9 Projects - 30% OFF
Multiple Intelligences: ARGUE IT! CHOICE CARDS® - SET 1
Power-Up your classroom with BYTES Power Smarts! These Choice Cards include 25 argumentative essay prompts that cover multiple standards for Common Core. See full packet contents listed below and click on Preview under the thumbnails above to see a sample of the packet contents.Choice Cards® are task cards, but we think the word CHOICE is more motivational. Students have lots of CHOICES with BYTES Power Smarts IT! Packs. Students can choose an IT! Pack and, within that pack, they can choose w
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4th - 6th
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Bonding with Friends: H2O & Helium (Two Rhyming STEM Nonfiction Stories, NGSS)
A perfect STEM book for kids in the classroom or at home! This covers reading, science, and poetry in one lesson that will keep students entertained while learning whether they are physically at school or remotely. This rhyming picture book has two stories in one! "Bonding with Friends: H2O & Helium" has a story about the water molecule and another story about helium. NGSS and Common Core standards identified. Virtual author reading with activity available too, visit www.STEMistryBooks.com.T
Sea Turtles: Savvy Reptiles of the Sea, An Inquiry-Based Research Project
Project Overview: In this project, students will learn about sea turtles by activating prior knowledge, writing questions, conducting inquiry-based research, creating a presentation, and sharing their findings with the class.ObjectivesBy the end of this project, students will be able to:Identify key characteristics of sea turtlesDescribe the habitat and diet of sea turtlesExplain the threats to sea turtlesDiscuss ways to protect sea turtlesMaterialsComputers with internet accessPaperPencilsCreat
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3rd - 7th
Also included in: Sea Creatures Inquiry-Based Research Bundle
Influential Contributors in Black History Research Bundle
Easy Research Project: Black History Bundle AlertHave you started a thematic unit for Black History Month and are looking for an easy to implement research project? Then look no further. This mini research printable can be used as an independent study activity or even as a learning center. You will have two formats to choose from, one is full size (8.5 x 11). The smaller version can be glued into an interactive notebook OR all student projects can be placed on a ring and placed in a cl
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3rd - 6th
Research Unit: Hidden Heroes
Step-by-step packet for conducting research in the classroom. Introduce your learners to heroes they haven't heard of before while working on 21st century skills! Ready to use packet for students with a teacher guide included. Note: This packet is not editable.Unit Includes:Student Packet (available in color or black and white) includes: Cover Page option 1 Cover Page option 2 Finding Your Topic Topic Ideas Planning for Success Mind Map Goal Setting Research (source 1) Research (source 2) Resea
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Not Grade Specific
Stranded! Using Research to Enhance Creative Writing
Don't just teach your gifted/talented middle school students about research and creative writing....STRAND them in the Amazonian Rainforest or the Sonoran Desert!
Students will select a stranded scenario, and then use research skills to learn more about the region and how to care for a group member who needs medical attention. Afterwards, students select a point of view and write a multi day journal entry, chronicling their survival from being stranded to rescue! Along the way, writers will inc
Grades:
5th - 8th
Spanish Reading Comprehension| Tradiciones de Acción de Gracias en el Mundo
SpanishLos estudiantes leerán un pasaje informativo que describe las diferentes formas en que se celebra Acción de Gracias en Canadá, Liberia, Alemania, Japón y Granada. Luego, responderán a 15 preguntas de opción múltiple para evaluar su comprensión del texto. Finalmente, se les invitará a escribir una breve respuesta a una pregunta abierta, lo que les animará a reflexionar sobre su propia apreciación de las diferentes tradiciones de Acción de Gracias en el mundo.Objetivos Educativos:Reforzar l
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Not Grade Specific
Traditions de l'Action de Grâce dans le Monde | Worksheets
Les élèves liront un passage informatif décrivant les différentes façons dont l'Action de Grâce est célébrée au Canada, au Liberia, en Allemagne, au Japon et à Grenade. Ensuite, ils répondront à 15 questions à choix multiples pour évaluer leur compréhension du texte. Enfin, ils seront invités à rédiger une courte réponse à une question ouverte, les encourageant à réfléchir à leur propre appréciation des différentes traditions de l'Action de Grâce dans le monde.Objectifs pédagogiques :Renforcer l
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Not Grade Specific
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Multiple Intelligences: EXPLORE IT! CHOICE CARDS®-RESEARCH-ANIMAL KINGDOM-SET 1
Power-Up your classroom with BYTES Power Smarts! This pack contains 26 Research Choice Cards about animals. See the full packet contents listed below and click on Preview under the thumbnails above to see a sample of the packet contents.Choice Cards® are task cards, but we think the word CHOICE is more motivational. Students have lots of CHOICES with BYTES Power Smarts IT! Packs. Students can choose an IT! Pack and, within that pack, they can choose which of the 25 activities they would enjo
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3rd - 6th
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