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Critical thinking astronomy Common Core RI.6.2 resources
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Solar System and Planets Reading Passages | The Solar System Worksheets
This Solar System and Planets Close Reading Packet has everything you need for a complete reading and science unit in your classroom. Differentiated reading passages, writing activities, no prep worksheets, and coloring pages are at the heart of this one-stop resource for learning about each planet!Please click the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included in this loaded resource!If you have never used Close Reading or even if you are already a pro, this 110+ page packet truly is for you!
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Solar System and Planets Activities Bundle | Solar System Project
Nonfiction Independent Reading Journal - Middle School English
Nonfiction Independent Reading
This reading response resource is interactive and perfect for assessing nonfiction independent reading. Better yet, it covers ALL of the informational text standards! It is easy to use, simple to grade, and can be assigned over and over again for books or articles.
We all know how important independent reading is, but it’s not always easy to hold students accountable without issues such as...#1. Driving yourself crazy with all of the grading involved; #2. Knowing
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6th - 8th
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Stars {Differentiated Close Reading Passages & Questions}
Going deeper into nonfiction texts is essential to student mastery of common core standards. Want ways to integrate social studies and science content into your nonfiction instruction, while differentiating for the needs of all learners? Look no further than these STARS differentiated reading passages and comprehension questions. In this product, there are three nonfiction-reading passages based on stars are, and what the Georgia Standards say students should know and understand about it. If you
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Middle School Interactive Reading Log {Common Core Aligned}
Give your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students meaningful homework where they can read a fiction or non-fiction text of their choice and apply a wide-variety of reading prompts to the section of the text they read each night. Interactive reading logs provide a necessary bridge between students, teachers, and parents. They were created using the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th reading standards for literature and informational texts. Beyond the Common Core, the reading prompts will ensure that students a
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5th - 8th
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Persuasive Writing Public Service Announcement Activities Write and Analyze
Your students will love analyzing, researching, and creating their own PSA with this ready-to-use resource. What an engaging way to introduce persuasive language and writing. Lots of practice means your students are confident as they create their own PSA.Digital and print -- guides your students step-by-step through the process – from analyzing what a PSA is and does to choosing their own topic, researching and creating it. This is what you'll get:print and digital versionstips and suggestions
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Activities for the Whole Year Digital Bundle
Solar System and Space Reading Comprehension Passages Digital & Print
Space and Solar System Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations This resource is designed for an Space unit. It contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Aligned with Earth Science Complete Curriculum Quick overview of topics covered in this resource include: 1. The Moon an
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4th - 7th
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STEM Problem Solving Service Learning Project
Help your students to think critically, develop good character traits, improve our world, and create heartfelt persuasive writing using the 8 components of this project:
Inspirational Quotes
Random Acts of Kindness
Kids Improving Our World Research Project
STEAM Project - Identifying a Real World Problem and working on a Solution
Online Giving Challenge
Oral Presentation
Carousel Presentations & Scavenger Hunt
Comparing Themes with "A Dolphin's Tale
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Claims and Evidence Information Text Mystery Short Fiction Story Activity
Mystery stories are perfect for getting to grips with claims, evidence and reasoning. Get students engaged in reading, following ideas, understanding cause-and-effect relationships, and predicting outcomes. In a mystery, the reader has to employ inference skills to understand the story and identify clues. This fun, mystery story activity pack will improve students’ comprehension and inference as they employ detective skills to find the guilty suspects. With loads of fun activities to turn your r
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5th - 9th
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DIY 3D Paper Sun Earth Moon system model, Solar system, lunar phase, Science
[ Paper 3D Sun Earth Moon System Model ] Hands-on activities, paper craft challenges.[TOOLS]- Scissors, Cutter- Two Brad Pins- A4 size paper(180~220g), colored paper--------------------------------------------------[INCLUDE]1. Sun Earth Moon system model assemble instructions(PDF) 2pages2. Sun Earth Moon system model pattern(PDF) 4pages - Models using brad pins : Coloring pattern 1page, Colored pattern 1page - No glue model : Coloring pattern 1page, Colored pattern 1page3. Sun Earth Moon sys
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4th - 9th
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5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Unit of Study: Enigmas | Research Study | The Pyramids | Yeti | Nazca Lines
Students will use the scientific method to research and explain a chosen enigma. They will complete research from a variety of sources and compare various theories in order to come to their own conclusion regarding the enigmas explanation. This unit of study was originally developed and implemented in a gifted and talented pull out program, however it can easily be used in a traditional classroom or as an independent research study. Each lesson plan follows a 6E model of teaching: Engage, Explo
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4th - 6th
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The Sun: Space Leveled Texts {Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage summarizing the sun, its atmosphere and orbit, qualities of the sun, and benefits of the sun. General overview of the differences and examples are given. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are N, S, and U.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we ha
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
SOLAR SYSTEM DIGITAL 360 VR ESCAPE ROOM/BREAKOUT
Embark on an exciting journey through a virtual solar system, where you can explore and discover fascinating facts about all eight planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. With nine virtual worlds to explore, this immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to learn and engage with the wonders of our solar system. Enhance your students' learning with 24 interactive digital activities designed to captivate and motivate them throughout their exploration.⭐⭐
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4th - 9th
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MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Escape Room, Breakout - All Digital Bundle 360 Virtual Reality!
Mars The Red Planet Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the fourth planet from the Sun, Mars. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the planet whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questions about the textAn ex
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5th - 6th
Science Solar System and Planets Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Blast off into space while improving reading comprehension with our Solar System and space-themed differentiated close reading activities. Now includes a full digital pack - ready for Google Classroom and Microsoft One Drive. This activity pack includes SEVEN Grade Five and Six (Year Five and Six) informational non-fiction passages with six pages of unique and engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks. These activities are great for your guided reading program, or as home
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4th - 6th
Middle School Nonfiction Unit - Solar System Reading Passages
If you've been scouring the internet for reading passages to teach nonfiction text features and text structure, this is the bundle for you! With this set of 10 full-page reading passages and accompanying activities, you'll be able to teach nonfiction text structure and text features on a middle school level - and your students will be fully engaged as they learn fascinating facts about the planets and other objects in our solar system.This reading passages bundle includes the following resources
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6th - 8th
Meteors, Meteorites & Meteoroids Reading Passage & Worksheets
Your students will enjoy learning about Meteoroids and Meteors with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a fun reading unit, this resource includes everything you need for a full week of reading activities about the space rocks known as meteoroids. Engaging for students and NO PREP for teachers!Click HERE to SAVE 40% on this unit, plus 4 other units in the June Close Reading Packet.Click HERE for BIG SAVINGS with the Close Reading Bundle for the YEAR!Click the PREVIE
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Leveled Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle for the Year
Science Reading Comprehension | Solar System | Rotation And Revolution of Earth
Help students stop mixing up Rotation and the revolution of the Earth during your astronomy unit. Emphasis is on understanding the different movements of the solar system. Easy Prep Planning. Specifically made for Google Classroom and perfect for digital learning. Printable and Digital versions included. Students expand their comprehension and vocabulary skills with concept maps, summary strategies, and an acrostic word puzzle assessment. Students will expand their knowledge of rotation and
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4th - 8th
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5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
ASTRONOMERS & OUR GALAXY- Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Galileo | Distance Learning
This informational about astronomers traces the change of theories about our galaxy from geocentric to heliocentric. Students learn some brief information about Ptolemy, Copernicus and Galileo, and read how the Roman Catholic Church was a stumbling block for scientists studying our universe. This is an easy to follow lesson for students and teacher.This product includes:- Two board pages with suggestions for introducing the topic to students.- A three page Informational Reading that includes
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5th - 8th
Artificial Intelligence Critical Thinking Bundle: Chat GPT & Digital Citizenship
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Should ChatGPT be allowed in schools? Or is this cheating?This is a growing bundle to explore critical thinking, Chat GPT, and Digital Citizenship.The slideshow / video lesson provides information from different points of view to help students make a more informed decision.Digital Literacy is about helping students demonstrate and apply the knowledge and skills needed to interact safely and responsibly in online environments.Artificial Intelligence is here
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6th - 12th, Staff
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Nonfiction Passage with Text Features - The Sun - Digital & PDF
Looking for a reading passage with LOTS of nonfiction text features? Use this handy, free text features activity to teach eight kinds of text features as students learn about one of the most fascinating objects in our solar system - the sun!(If you love this freebie, check out the rest of my Solar System Nonfiction Reading Passages Bundle!)This free nonfiction reading passage includes a variety of common text features, including a title, headings, a footnote, a diagram, a caption, and more. It a
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Nonfiction Unit - Solar System Reading Passages
The Six Tasks of Mesopotamia - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Why is the story of the Mesopotamians so significant?Description:The Six Tasks of Mesopotamia will begin your journey with the geography and culture of this ancient land between two rivers. The Mesopotamians left a significant record of their lives and the development of their civilization for us to interpret and appreciate. From the study of Hammurabi to cuneiform writing, to a biography or memoir of a significant Mesopotamian and appreciation for the geography, the six tasks w
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6th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 6) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 31 Projects!
Harry Houdini Biography | Close Reading Passage | Depth and Complexity Activity
Get to know World Famous Illusionist and Magician, Harry Houdini!Did you know that Houdini passed away on Halloween, October 31, 1926? Many people still reflect on his achievements every year on that dayAs students read through the short biography, they will develop an appreciation for this intriguing man. They will learn about his early years all the way to his final days. Check out the preview for more detailed information.This workshop is 1 ½ + hours of enriching activities that can be comp
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Differentiation | Activities BUNDLE
Text Message Analysis | Making Inferences | Critical Thinking | Middle School
Can your Middle School students figure out who is texting? 14+ Critical Thinking Text Message Analysis Puzzles: Real world social-emotional learning that isn't babyish. Use these high-interest text message conversations as part of your regular English Language Arts program. Great as emergency sub plans for Middle School English Language Arts (ELA). "Trick" students into using reading comprehension strategies to solve each critical thinking text puzzle. Who is speaking? What is happening? How do
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7th - 10th
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Socratic Seminar Bundle: Debate for Gifted and Talented Reading Enrichment
Should kids be allowed to bring their phones to school? What are the benefits? What are the concerns? Should there be more recess? What are the benefits? What are the concerns?Should recycling be required? What are the benefits of recycling? What are the concerns about mandating it? What is your opinion of artificial intelligence? What are the benefits? What are the concerns? In Socratic Seminar, students will read all about the pros and cons of each issue and form an opinion. They will then cit
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4th - 6th
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