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Middle school writing-essays laboratories for Montessori
Battle of the Bacteria Cells Petri Dishes (Article, experiment, report)
Battle of the Bacteria Video / Lesson Plan Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAXqaKTLoRcWhether you teach upper elementary or middle school, it can be difficult to fit all of the subjects in a given day. With this activity, it makes it simple to teach math, writing, reading, health, and of course science together with one experiment. (I have done this activity as a 5th grade and 7th grade teacher).In this activity, students go throughout the school and collect samples of places that t
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5th - 7th
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3rd grade Montessori opinion writing prompts worksheets and graphic organizer
Needing 3rd grade Montessori Opinion writing prompts and writing activities that can be used as in your Montessori Work Cycle, writing centers, writing station and even independent work and homework for your 3rd graders even 2nd, 4th and 5th grade? Make expository opinion writing prompts fun with these engaging, hands-on low prep writing prompts Printable! This set of opinion writing prompts includes 30 low-prep Montessori Themed opinion writing prompts and are perfect for mastering writing an
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Photosynthesis Unit
Based on OpenSciEd's Photosynthesis and Matter Cycling Unit. See individual lessons for more info.
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6th - 8th
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4TH, 5TH, 6TH GRADE WRITING + GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Students use these graphic organizers to draft paragraphs and/or essays for the various writing styles (argumentative/persuasive, informative, descriptive, narrative). Transition/connecter words, word lists, and step by step editing/revising guidelines are included. Several "artifacts" are provided to demonstrate completed 5 Box graphic organizers. This product also include 120 journal writing prompts. These writing tools have been successfully implemented in a public Montessori school for over
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3rd - 9th
Thermal Energy Unit
Based on OpenSciEd's Thermal Energy unit. Students learn about particle movement, energy transfer, and different states of matter. The end project also covers some engineering skills.
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6th - 8th
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Parts of a Paragraph
Use the first sheet as a teaching poster. I print mine out on ledger paper and laminate it. This is the first period of the Montessori lesson. The second period is to identify the parts (find the catchy topic sentence), and the third part is to write their own. I've used this for both Lower and Upper Elementary students.
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K - 7th
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My MMUN Position Paper Support
Preparing students for the Montessori Model United Nations conference can be daunting, especially as you try to navigate balancing the autonomy students crave with the importance of internet safety and research skills.Teaching effective position paper writing can be even more challenging. How do you teach argumentation and essay writing skills while also teaching the specific conventions of a position paper for the United Nations? How do you ensure students know what to do next after you have gi
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4th - 9th
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Graphic Organizer: Venn Diagram & Compare & Contrast Elementary Writing Map
Graphic Organizer: Venn Diagram & Compare & Contrast Elementary Writing Map - VETERAN Montessori-inspired printable Writing help (2 pages): What is a compare-and-contrast essay? This graphic organizer guides young writers to:Visually represent the similarities and differences between two conceptsPresent a point of view or argument on the topicGather supporting evidence • Plan, organize and execute a compare and contrast essay.Comparison in writing discusses elements that are similar, wh
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4th - 6th
Las Células Cuaderno en Español (Spanish Cells Notebook)
Todo el cuaderno de célulos está traducido al español.Tenemos aquí:Cuaderno de 32 páginas2 actividades de laboritorio2 secciones de apuntes con Prezis traducidos al español3 Actividad con tres niveles diferentes3 Actividades de Cuaderno Interactivo1 RepasoTeacher Notes en inglés
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4th - 7th
Writing a 5 Paragraph Research Essay - Lesson Plans & Materials
Essay writing can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! Originally designed for the Montessori Upper Elementary classroom, these lessons break down research-based writing to a simple formula, giving learners an approachable introduction to a high-level skill. After completing these simple introductory lessons, my students were begging to do more!Perfect for 5th and 6th graders, this versatile unit is also simple enough to introduce to 4th graders with support and has been enjoyed in middle
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5th - 8th
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People & Social Class Throughout History: Guided Questions, Draft, & Rubric
Study of People & Social Class Throughout History: Includes:Detailed guided questionsDetailed rubric with self-assessment + teacher assessment Final Draft cover page + lined pages for writingUsed in the 2022-2023 school year with my upper elementary students. Requires pre-teaching about social class, race, and equity and their impacts on people.
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4th - 8th
Scientific Writing Task - Dihydrogen Monoxide (Common Core Approved)
Someone has posted "Contamination Warning" signs throughout your school. As the school community panics with fear, your group of young scientists is on the case presenting facts and evidence to debunk a potentially harmful threat. Throughout this writing task, students will be presented with scaffolded worksheets that assist in constructing a solid student response. Students are asked to analyze the claims of the "Contamination Warning" signs and quell the fears of the school community by wri
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7th - 10th
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Law and Order: Better Writing Unit- Proofreading Unit
In the Miami-Dade School District, certain writing errors are considered especially heinous. In Ms. Cher’s classroom, the dedicated students who investigate and repair these insidious literary felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Better Writing Unit. These are their stories.This proofreading lesson kit includes project description, a list of common writing style errors ("Ms. Cher's Pet Peeves"), and 4 sample essays containing these errors and errors in formal voice, grammar and ho
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Types of Topic Sentences Charts
This chart provides 5 different kinds of topic sentences with definitions and examples to guide students. There are to charts per page so that students can use the half sheet on its on or paste it into their writing notebook. I also keep a laminated version on my language shelf.
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4th - 10th
9/11 Remembrance Day Word Search
9/11 Remembrance Day Word SearchIncludes vocabulary words and a summary page for students to read through and work on quietly if the teacher chooses a quiet activity or discussion about the event.2 pages (one word search, one vocabulary page)Answer Key Included
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5th - 7th
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Women's History Biographic Research Report
Women's History Biographic Research Report Includes:Portrait pageBiography Report Writing Template (with subtitles for writing)Bibliography Detailed RubricDetailed Student Self-Assessment & ReflectionUsed in my upper elementary classroom - easy for students to follow independently. After my students completed the Black History Research report with guided questions (also in my store), I did not give them guided questions for this report. (moving from concrete to abstract)
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4th - 6th
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Animal Project Research Questions
Students love animals! Here is a ready-to-print animal project for students in Junior or Senior Elementary (Grades 3 to 6). Vocabulary is for good readers. Works well with or as a follow-up to the zoology Who Am I? card material.
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3rd - 6th
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Upper Elementary, Editing Marks
This is the follow-up assignment to the Editing Marks Lesson for grades 4-6. This lesson is on my annual curriculum scope and sequence. There is an informational poster included that I print on ledger paper and laminate. This acts as a reference that students can go back to.
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3rd - 7th
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PEEL Writing (Essays & Paragraphs)
I put this Lesson together as this method of teaching paragraph and essay writing is the IN thing these days. The lesson should take about 30 minutes if that.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Montessori-Friendly Christmas Journal
This beautiful printable Christmas journal includes 26 activity pages, 2 cover pages (front and back) and journal spine. We cover topics such as favorite Christmas activity, hot drink recipe, favorite Christmas memory, decorate Christmas trees activity, Christmas poem writing, Christmas sentence starters and writing prompts and more!
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2nd - 6th
Thermal Energy Lesson 8
Based on OpenSciEd's Thermal Energy unit. Students observe droplets on the side of the cup and brainstorm where they might be coming from. Two investigations are completed to collect evidence, and students learn that the droplets are coming from condensation. Students end class with the Cold Lemonade on a Hot Day assignment. They may need more time to work the following day.
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Thermal Energy Unit
Upper Elementary, Narrative Writing
This is the follow-up assignment to the Narrative Writing Lesson for grades 4-6. This lesson is on my annual curriculum scope and sequence. There is an informational poster included that I print on ledger paper and laminate. This acts as a reference that students can go back to.
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3rd - 7th
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Physical Change: Making and Analyzing Ice Candles
This activity takes students through the process of making ice candles. It allows for analysis of the physical changes of ice and wax. It provides the students with the opportunity to write about their experience.
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4th - 12th
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Venn Diagram: Compare & Contrast Essay • Creative Writing Graphic Organizer
Venn Diagram: Compare & Contrast Essay • Creative Writing Graphic Organizer • VETERAN Montessori-inspired Language help (1 printable page):What does it mean to Compare and Contrast? This graphic organizer guides young writers to:Visually represent the similarities and differences between two conceptsGather supporting evidencePlan and organize a compare and contrast or persuasive essayReuse this graphic organizer in your classroom year after year!Reuse this graphic organizer in your classroom
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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