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African history Common Core RI.2.7 resources for Gifted and Talented
CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES BUNDLE Literature Extensions Critical Thinking GATE
Story Sleuths I, II, and III Bundle delivers 3 products at 20% savings. You will receive 12 weeks of clues for the Story Sleuth challenge; an enrichment unit using Caldecott Award winning books to cultivate critical thinking. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is
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K - 4th
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STEM Units 2nd Grade: Science COMPLETE YEAR Grade 2 Activities & STEM Challenges
STEM Units of Study Bundle Using the 5E model includes FOUR STEM Units of Study with 90 activities, lesson plans, challenges, inquiries, science, engineering, technology, math, and literature integration, as well as a complete curriculum to teach each unit. These units are aligned to NGSS (The Next Generation Science Standards.)Each unit is four-six weeks of STEM for your second graders. Each day focuses on the 5E model and provides you with the exact tools to illustrate the concepts. All of the
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2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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GHANA: Exploring the Culture of Ghana SUPER Bundle
Exploring the Culture of Ghana contains more than enough resources for an in-depth look at the home of Adinkra symbols, cocoa beans, and kente cloth—from symbols and traditions to native language and geography—all at a savings of 25%. Book Resources Included:Snapshots of Ghana introduces the location, national flag, cultural symbols, and landmarks of Ghana, along with common Twi phrases. Learn to Count in Twi includes phonetic pronunciations, traceable words, and fun facts about national and cul
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2nd - 5th
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CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES Story Sleuths I Literature Extention Critical Thinking
STORY SLEUTHS I is a 4 week, critical thinking project based on Caldecott Award winning books. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which Caldecott Award winning book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is CCSS aligned. Students also enjoy great literature, learn about artistic media, and participate in col
Grades:
K - 4th
KENYA: Exploring the Culture of Kenya SUPER Bundle
Exploring the Culture of Kenya contains more than enough resources for an in-depth look at the home of the African savanna and Great Rift Valley—from symbols and traditions to native language and geography—all at a savings of more than 25%. Book and Poster Resources Included:Snapshots of Kenya introduces the location, national flag, cultural symbols, and landmarks of Kenya, along with common Swahili phrases. The colorful 11 x 17 inch poster, Symbols of Kenya, illustrates six cultural symbols. Cr
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2nd - 5th
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Rube Goldberg Machines - 11 day Cross-Curricular Unit
Rube Goldberg was an engineer-turned-cartoonist who is best known for his comics with ridiculous inventions. This action-packed, engaging, and rigorous unit includes 11 days worth of lessons where students learn about Rube Goldberg, create a comic, design and build a machine, and then create a video summary of their learning. These lessons are great for gifted/talented students!This download includes: 11 detailed lessonsDifferentiated student worksheetsDesign Brief TemplateAn video alternative f
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2nd - 5th
Informational Text Second Grade Choice Menus Choice Boards
These choice boards cover all of the second grade informational text standards. These boards provide easy differentiation for your students, as well as provide enrichment activities for your early finishers.In this unit you will find 13 choice boards. These boards have 10 mini choice boards, one for each second grade literature standard and 3 choice boards sorted by the different domains.On each mini choice board, you will find 8 activities for your students to use with their independent inform
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1st - 3rd
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NIGERIA: Exploring the Culture of Nigeria SUPER Bundle
Exploring the Culture of Nigeria contains more than enough resources for an in-depth look at Africa’s most-populated country—from ancient and modern symbols to native language and geography—all at a savings of 25%. Book and Poster Resources Included:Snapshots of Nigeria introduces the location, national flag, cultural symbols, ethnic groups, and landmarks of Nigeria, along with common Hausa phrases. Nsibidi illustrates twenty Nsibidi symbols and can be used to create original pictograph stories.
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2nd - 5th
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GHANA: Snapshots of Ghana
Introduce the land of kente cloth, adinkra symbols, and the Ashanti culture with Snapshots of Ghana. Like all books in the Snapshots of the World series, Snapshots of Ghana includes a world map showing the country’s location, the national flag, cultural symbols and landmarks, common phrases in the national language, a crossword puzzle comprehension review, and original illustrations suitable for coloring. Vocabulary Words and Phrases:adinkra, Africa, Anansi, Ashanti, cocoa, Gold Coast, Golden St
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: GHANA: Discovering Ghana Bundle
Primary GATE -- AIR! Active, Creative, Academic, and Hands-on!
I am always trying to figure out what to do with my little primary groups, and this unit was a definite hit with my kindergartners. It would work well with 1st grade too or the regular 2nd grade classroom. The full unit contains more than 2 hours of contact time.
It’s active, fun, and challenging for these little ones and seemed to have the right combination of “get up and move,” imagination, creativity, and “making” along with academic tasks.
We learn about four important properties of air
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K - 2nd
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GHANA: Discovering Ghana Bundle
Enrich your study of Ghana—and save 20%— with the Discovering Ghana Bundle, which includes an introductory Snapshots book, two 11 x 17 color posters, and three content-area literacy-building activities. Book Resources Included:Snapshots of Ghana introduces the location, national flag, cultural symbols, and landmarks of Ghana, along with common Twi phrases. Cross-Curricular Activities Included:Banana or Plantain? develops critical thinking skills with an interactive cut-and-glue format.From Coco
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2nd - 5th
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Amazing Africa! Heritage Pack - African Countries, Culture, People Lesson Guide
The Amazing Africa! Heritage Pack is designed to introduce children to the wonderful continent of Africa through high-level overviews of many countries combined with more in-depth “visits” using engaging living picture books. An early elementary novel and richly illustrated book about African traditions round out this pack by adding perspective and fun. Though children will learn a bit about most of Africa’s 54 countries, they will go deeper with over 15 countries, sometimes remaining on a singl
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #1
Bonding with Friends: H2O (STEM Rhyming Story + Activity Book w/ Answers, NGSS)
A rhyming STEM story and activity book about the water molecule. This has the science story explaining chemistry, is a coloring book with activity pages including an answer key all in one! A perfect STEM or STEAM activity for kids! This covers science, reading comprehension, art, and poetry all in one lesson that will keep students entertained while learning whether they are physically at school or doing distance learning. Meets NGSS and CCSS standards. Kids will enjoy "Bonding with Friends: H2O
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PreK - 3rd
NGSS:
K-LS1-1
CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES Set II Literature Extension Critical Thinking GATE
Continue the fun from STORY SLEUTHS I with 4 more weeks of critical thinking fun. STORY SLEUTHS II is a 1 month, critical thinking project based on Caldecott Award winning books. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which Caldecott Award winning book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is CCSS aligned. Students
Grades:
K - 4th
Let's Explore the Continent of AFRICA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE AFRICA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of Africa. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 8 video and music clips, and 60+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Africa contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check out this outline of the 32 slides i
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
TANZANIA: Exploring the Culture of Tanzania SUPER Bundle
Exploring the Culture of Tanzania contains more than enough resources for an in-depth look at the home of the Serengeti Plains—from national symbols to native cultures and geography—all at a savings of 25%. Book and Poster Resources Included:Snapshots of Tanzania introduces the location, national and cultural symbols, native culture, and landmarks of Tanzania, along with common Swahili phrases. Symbols of Tanzania Poster uses colorful photos to highlight six iconic national and cultural symbols.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
NIGERIA: Discovering Nigeria BUNDLE
Enrich your study of Nigeria—and save more than 20%— with the Discovering Nigeria Bundle, which includes the introductory Snapshots book, four cross-curricular activities, and two colorful posters. Book and Poster Resources Included:Snapshots of Nigeria introduces the location, national flag, cultural symbols, ethnic groups, and landmarks of Nigeria, along with common Hausa phrases. Nsibidi illustrates twenty Nsibidi symbols and can be used to create original pictograph stories.Symbols of Nigeri
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2nd - 5th
Who Would Win on Land? (Reading Response)
Do you struggle to get your boys interested in reading? The "Who Would Win?" book series by Jerry Pallotta is perfect for them. Students read engaging and informative facts about the two different animals and respond to their reading with this organizer. Students must read the facts and determine who is the winner in multiple categories. There are also writing opportunities for students to determine the advantages one animal has over the other. Students may write to change the ending based on wh
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2nd - 3rd
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MOROCCO: Exploring the Culture of Morocco SUPER Bundle
Exploring the Culture of Morocco contains more than enough resources for an in-depth look at one of Africa’s most ancient and colorful countries—from national symbols to native cultures and geography—all at a savings of 25%. Book and Poster Resources Included:Snapshots of Morocco introduces the location, national flag, cultural symbols, native culture, and landmarks of Morocco, along with common Arabic phrases. Symbols of Morocco Poster uses colorful photos to highlight six iconic cultural symbo
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2nd - 5th
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GHANA: Discovering Ghana Activity Pack
Build content-area literacy as you explore the geography and culture of Ghana with the three engaging activities and two colorful photo posters in the Discovering Ghana Activity Pack. Cross-Curricular Resources Included:Banana or Plantain? develops critical thinking skills with an interactive cut-and-glue Venn diagram.From Cocoa Trees to Chocolate Bars is an engaging set of 8 photo sequencing cards that tell the story of Ghana’s cocoa industry.Mapping Ghana builds mapping skills with a read-and-
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: GHANA: Discovering Ghana Bundle
SOUTH AFRICA: Discovering South Africa Bundle
Enrich your study of South Africa—and save more than 20%— with the Discovering South Africa Bundle, which includes an introductory book, FIVE cross-curricular activities, and a colorful 11 x 17 inch photo poster. Book and Poster Resources Included:Snapshots of South Africa introduces the location, national flag, cultural symbols, ethnic groups, and landmarks of South Africa, along with common Zulu phrases. Symbols of South Africa Poster uses colorful photos to highlight six iconic cultural symbo
Grades:
2nd - 5th
KENYA: Snapshots of Kenya
Introduce the land of the African savanna, Great Rift Valley, and the Maasai culture with Snapshots of Kenya, Like all books in the Snapshots of the World series, Snapshots of Kenya includes a world map showing the country’s location, the national flag, cultural symbols and landmarks, common phrases in the national language, a crossword puzzle comprehension review, and original illustrations suitable for coloring. Vocabulary Words and Phrases:acacia, Africa, Great Rift Valley, lilac, Maasai, Mom
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: KENYA: Discovering Kenya Bundle
AFRICA: From Adinkra to Zulu
Explore the native cultures, history, wildlife, and ecosystems of the African continent with AFRICA: From Adinkra to Zulu. Like all books in the Let’s Get Real Science and Social Studies Dictionary series, AFRICA features traceable vocabulary words to boost retention, fun facts to build content-area literacy, and original, realistic illustrations to engage young readers. Featured Vocabulary:adinkra, butterfruit, continent, dashiki, Egyptian, fez, Great Rift Valley, halfmens plant, injera bread,
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2nd - 4th
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Magic Tree House Activities Pirates Past Noon
Are you looking for help in teaching Pirates Past Noon from The Magic Tree House series? This comprehensive bundle will make teaching the book easy for you and fun for your students. Don't travel a swashbuckling adventure without this colorful literary unit to guide you with questions and activities to go along with Mary Pope Osborne's The Magic Treehouse adventure, Pirates Past Noon. I've even included enough fun transitions to keep attention without losing class time with too much splash. So c
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K - 2nd
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