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Critical thinking government Common Core RI.1.10 resources
Government Leaders: Mayor, Governor, President - 1st & 2nd Social Studies
Government Leaders - "Elementary Insider" is a fun way to present social studies & science topics for 1st - 2nd grade students in a newspaper format. This edition's focus is on government leaders: mayors, governors, & the president. It also includes other topics: Map: State & City, The Current Government Leaders, The White House, & ElectionsPages:1-2: Newspaper3: Comprehension Questions4: Text Features Match5: Elected Leaders - Voting Chart Results with Questions (Tally Marks &am
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Informational Text - Social Studies & Science Topics
1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies CURRICULUM Bundle- (14 Resources in One)
This 297-page First and Second Grade Social Studies Curriculum Bundle includes 12 comprehensive units, an interactive Social Studies Journal, and a complete set of foldables that are engaging and rigorous for your students! The units cover all main first and second grade Social Studies concepts and are complete with reading comprehensions, graphic organizers, writing activities, student booklets, colorful posters and so much more! The Social Studies Journal and Foldable Set were recently adde
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Comparing Inherited Traits: BUTTERFLY OR MOTH? (Animal Classification)
Enrich your animal classification studies with BUTTERFLY OR MOTH?, an interactive book from my Comparing Inherited Traits series. Your students will love the cut-and-glue format and realistic, original illustrations; and you’ll love the NGSS/TEKS standards-based content, Venn assessment, and emphasis on critical thinking. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is an Inherited Trait?Shared TraitsMetamorphosisLife Cycle: Larvae (smooth vs fuzzy)Life Cycle: Pupae (chrysalis vs cocoon)Antennae (clubbed vs
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1st - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: COMPARING INHERITED TRAITS Activity Book Bundle
Comparing Inherited Traits: FROG OR TOAD? (Animal Classification)
Enrich your animal classification studies with FROG OR TOAD?, an interactive book from my Comparing Inherited Traits series. Your students will love the cut-and-glue format and realistic, original illustrations; and you’ll love the NGSS/TEKS standards-based content, Venn assessment, and emphasis on critical thinking. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is an Inherited Trait?Shared TraitsAmphibian MetamorphosisLife Cycle: Eggs (clusters vs chains)Body Covering (smooth skin vs bumpy skin)Locomotion (J
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: COMPARING INHERITED TRAITS Activity Book Bundle
Animal Coverings Unit with Lesson Plans Kindergarten First Second Grade
This Unit includes 47 pages of information and activities to teach about animals and their coverings. Activities are hands on and help students understand concepts such as: why animals have coverings and what they are, classification of animals and their coverings, why animals have pattern, importance of camouflage in nature, symmetry in animals, higher level thinking - including comparing humans and covering. There are full lesson plans for one week which can be used as daily plans or daily pl
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K - 2nd
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BIOMES: NORTH POLE-SOUTH POLE BUNDLE SET
Compare and contrast the similarities of and differences between the polar regions--and save 20%--with the NORTH POLE-SOUTH POLE BUNDLE. This engaging fun pack includes an introductory book, four cross-curricular activities, 12 sets of three-part matching cards, and a colorful 11 x 17 inch poster. Book and Poster Resources:North Pole-South Pole is an introductory book that taps into critical thinking skills as students compare and contrast characteristics—including location, geography, explorers
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K - 3rd
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Literature Circles (Book Club) Graphic Organizers with Extensions!
Literature Circles are a fantastic way to incorporate a love of reading in students by encouraging independent learners with higher level conversations! Great for grades 1-8, these graphic organizers will last you all year! There are many jobs/roles to choose from and additional pages of similar roles to increase by ability throughout the year.
An wonderful addition to this set is EXTENSION GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS! This is not "when you're finished do a worksheet or go on the computer"!!! This is cr
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Grades:
1st - 8th
Comparing Inherited Traits: SPIDER OR INSECT? (Animal Classification)
Enrich your animal classification studies with SPIDER OR INSECT?, an interactive book from my Comparing Inherited Traits series. Your students will love the cut-and-glue format and realistic, original illustrations; and you’ll love the NGSS/TEKS standards-based content, Venn assessment, and emphasis on critical thinking. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is an Inherited Trait?Shared TraitsLife CyclesBody Parts (two vs. three)Legs (eight vs six)Eyes (simple vs compound)Mouthparts (fangs vs probosci
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K - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: COMPARING INHERITED TRAITS Activity Book Bundle
Science & Nature Curriculum Bundle: all my units & mini-studies in one bundle!
Simply EVERY unit in my shop, in one discounted bundle!→ This collection includes environmental science-inspired complete units and study materials.→ It is perfect for homeschooling, nature camps, STEM camps, and earth/environmental science classrooms.→ All the materials feature my artwork and are based on my experience as an environmental scientist.*** What age/grade can use these materials?*** These materials were designed with universal design and mixed-age group classroom in mind! All units
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Homeschool
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MS-ETS1-2
, 4-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-LS4-3
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I Dissent by Debbie Levy Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction biography mentor text picture book I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy and Elizabeth Baddeley. Great for studying biographies, women's history, and social justice. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing figurative languagemain idea and detailsclose reading for character traitsauthor
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2nd - 5th
Comparing Inherited Traits: BAT OR BIRD? (Animal Classification)
Enrich your animal classification studies with BAT OR BIRD?, an interactive book from my Comparing Inherited Traits series. Your students will love the cut-and-glue format and realistic, original illustrations; and you’ll love the NGSS/TEKS standards-based content, Venn assessment, and emphasis on critical thinking. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is an Inherited Trait?Shared TraitsBody Coverings (fur vs feathers)Life Cycles (viviparous vs oviparous)Parenting (producing milk vs finding food)Wing
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K - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: COMPARING INHERITED TRAITS Activity Book Bundle
Black History Month Museum! Printable K-2 Reader | Black Leaders | PBL Lesson 1
Kickoff Black History Month by building background knowledge of historical Black leaders with this low-prep, printable elementary reader! Students will be transported to The Black History Month Museum to learn about Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Barack Obama! After reading, students can complete the a cut & glue matching review activity with visuals as a great exit ticket! The fun doesn't stop there --- What if we learned MORE and made our own exhibit?This is an int
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K - 2nd
FIFTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES JEOPARDY! "U.S. STATE CAPITALS" handouts & Slides
This Social Studies resource is perfect to introduce, practice, or assess knowledge and skills in the classroom. Each resource comes with three items:1) A Printable “cheat sheet” for students to reference while playing2) An interactive Jeopardy PowerPoint with 5 categories of Q&A3) A printable answer key for teachers to use during game playALL ANSWERS & QUESTIONS ARE FULLY EDITABLE!Each Jeopardy game has 25 questions over 5 categories. Questions and answers are easily modified, changed,
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K - 5th
Also included in: ALL 25 ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES JEOPARDY GAMES AND HANDOUTS BUNDLE!
Reading Comprehension Fiction and Non-Fiction
This packet contains reading stories, fiction and non-fiction with comprehension questions to answer after reading. The reading stories can be used in grades K-4th.
They can be used as reading stations, as partner work, small groups, whole group, early finisher work, assessments, individual work, or as a needs based lesson for students that are struggling with the skill of comprehension. This is especially useful for the ESOL population as comprehension seems to be a skill that some may struggle
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K - 3rd
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FOURTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES JEOPARDY! "FIVE REGIONS OF THE US" handouts & Slides
This Social Studies resource is perfect to introduce, practice, or assess knowledge and skills in the classroom. Each resource comes with three items:1) A Printable “cheat sheet” for students to reference while playing2) An interactive Jeopardy PowerPoint with 5 categories of Q&A3) A printable answer key for teachers to use during game playALL ANSWERS & QUESTIONS ARE FULLY EDITABLE!Each Jeopardy game has 25 questions over 5 categories. Questions and answers are easily modified, changed,
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K - 5th
Also included in: ALL 25 ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES JEOPARDY GAMES AND HANDOUTS BUNDLE!
President's Day for Primary Grades
Celebrate President’s Day and learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and our current President. Read informative texts, organize ideas with graphic organizers--comparing and contrasting facts, practice vocabulary with worksheets, writing tasks, and more. Our President, Joe Biden, has graphic organizers for recording facts about him as well. Make this an informative and easy-on-you day with the parts of this resource. Updated 12-20.Included in this unit:⭐ Books to assemble— “Who Can be P
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K - 3rd
Also included in: American Symbols | President's Day | Leader Roles | Voting BUNDLE
Animal Report
The Animal Report Worksheet is a fun and educational activity designed for lower elementary students to explore and learn about different animals. This activity encourages students to conduct research, organize information, and present their findings in a structured manner. The worksheet is designed to be engaging and interactive, allowing students to showcase their creativity while building essential research and presentation skills.Learning Goals:Research Skills: Students will develop the abil
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1st - 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
Capturing Change - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What patterns of change do we see in nature?Description:Through photography, students will identify a pattern in nature that changes over time. Students will describe the pattern and the science behind it by writing a photo story to be displayed in a community art exhibition. Changes such as plant and animal life cycles, seasons, and weather may be explored.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Projects are extended lessons based in real life situations or simulations, c
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K - 2nd
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FIFTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES JEOPARDY! "U.S. CONSTITUTION" handouts & Slides
This Social Studies resource is perfect to introduce, practice, or assess knowledge and skills in the classroom. Each resource comes with three items:1) A Printable “cheat sheet” for students to reference while playing2) An interactive Jeopardy PowerPoint with 5 categories of Q&A3) A printable answer key for teachers to use during game playALL ANSWERS & QUESTIONS ARE FULLY EDITABLE!Each Jeopardy game has 25 questions over 5 categories. Questions and answers are easily modified, changed,
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: ALL 25 ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES JEOPARDY GAMES AND HANDOUTS BUNDLE!
FIRST GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES JEOPARDY! "INTRO TO HISTORY" handouts & Slides
This Social Studies resource is perfect to introduce, practice, or assess knowledge and skills in the classroom. Each resource comes with three items:1) A Printable “cheat sheet” for students to reference while playing2) An interactive Jeopardy PowerPoint with 5 categories of Q&A3) A printable answer key for teachers to use during game playALL ANSWERS & QUESTIONS ARE FULLY EDITABLE!Each Jeopardy game has 25 questions over 5 categories. Questions and answers are easily modified, changed,
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: ALL 25 ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES JEOPARDY GAMES AND HANDOUTS BUNDLE!
Can You Find Me? Early Learning, Building Thinking Skills for Pre-Kindergarten
Award-winning 112-page printable PDF ebook for PreK starting your students on the road to critical thinking! This fun, colorful book of mind-building riddles introduces young minds to critical thinking and organized analysis. To solve the riddles, students practice: • Identifying Similarities and Differences • Forming/Following Sequences and Patterns • Classifying Objects and Groups • Identifying/Interpreting Analogies • Logic The riddles in this book develop thinking skill
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PreK
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THIRD GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES JEOPARDY! "THE U.S. CONSTITUTION" handouts & Slides
This Social Studies resource is perfect to introduce, practice, or assess knowledge and skills in the classroom. Each resource comes with three items:1) A Printable “cheat sheet” for students to reference while playing2) An interactive Jeopardy PowerPoint with 5 categories of Q&A3) A printable answer key for teachers to use during game playALL ANSWERS & QUESTIONS ARE FULLY EDITABLE!Each Jeopardy game has 25 questions over 5 categories. Questions and answers are easily modified, changed,
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: ALL 25 ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES JEOPARDY GAMES AND HANDOUTS BUNDLE!
FIFTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES JEOPARDY! "EARLY EXPLORERS" handouts & Slides
This Social Studies resource is perfect to introduce, practice, or assess knowledge and skills in the classroom. Each resource comes with three items:1) A Printable “cheat sheet” for students to reference while playing2) An interactive Jeopardy PowerPoint with 5 categories of Q&A3) A printable answer key for teachers to use during game playALL ANSWERS & QUESTIONS ARE FULLY EDITABLE!Each Jeopardy game has 25 questions over 5 categories. Questions and answers are easily modified, changed,
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: ALL 25 ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES JEOPARDY GAMES AND HANDOUTS BUNDLE!
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