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High school critical thinking creative writing homeschool curricula
Math Project-Create Own Dream Home-Blueprints and Floor Plan (perimeter & area)
Create blueprints and/or floor plans for your own dream home!!
Your little architects will love dreaming big with this project. Using their imaginations and graph paper, they will create their own blueprints.They will be learning area, measurement and perfecting those problem solving and critical thinking skills. The bonus is they won't even know it because they will be having fun.
This project is very "real life" oriented.
For the younger grades this would be better for the GT students. Or
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3rd - 9th
Caption This! | 60 Fun Picture Writing Prompts | Distance Learning
This resource includes 60 fun photo prompts to encourage creative and descriptive writing. No-prep, quick and easy to use! This is great for students of all ages. You can ask students to write a minimum number of sentences for each prompt, depending on your class.They are editable on Google Slides. It is very easy to share these with your students online.How I use this resource in my classroom:1) Morning warm up/ bell ringer work2) Oral class discussion (come up with ideas as a class)3) Independ
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2nd - 9th
Animate A Story (Scratch Coding Project)
In this project, students will animate a story. This story could be anything. It could be an original creative piece they've written. It could be a story you're reading in class. It could even be a movie or moment in history that connects with their interests or topics/themes you're currently learning. Students will get to experience the connections between technology and writing, as they dive into computer programming and animation of their stories. Specific skills students will develop are: -
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Creative Coding Adventures: 4 Interactive Scratch Projects Bundle
You Be the Judge - analyzing Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights
It’s one thing to simply memorize the Bill of Rights; it’s quite another to actually understand how they apply in everyday life. Teaching the former gives students words but no understanding for what they mean; teaching the latter gives students practice in critical thinking as well as a deep appreciation for their basic rights as American citizens. It is, in effect, the ultimate lesson in civics.
This activity is designed to teach students the meaning and application of the Bill of Rights by h
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7th - 11th
Middle School 3D Art Paper Mache Bird Sculptures - Painted Recycled Art Lesson!
Painted Recycled Art for Middle School Art or a 3-D High School Art Unit! Easy Papier Mache Bird Sculptures! ⭐Papier Mache is a fun art project that can be made almost for free! An engaging 3-D Spring or Summer-themed Lesson or timely Mother's Day gift item! Cardinals and Winter Birds could be created as well!Cross-curricular science lesson! Bird Anatomy!Student-tested with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Students will have a great time making this easy-to-teach bird sculpture while learning about
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Paper Mache Sculpture Lesson BUNDLE! Middle School 3-D Art Project Ideas
Sit Spot Scroll Project-PBL, Outdoor, Nature
Sit Spot is the best project I do with my students all year. The deep nature connection it fosters is the most valuable thing I can give them. It is always their favorite part of my class. ***There is a growing understanding that spending time in nature-even if it's just sitting under a tree-has all sorts of wonderful benefits. This curriculum makes it easy for teachers to give this gift to their students. I found that having them do
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3rd - 12th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-3
Fable, Myth, Fairy Tale, Tall Tale, and Legend Creative Writing Unit
This is a reproducible handout or packet of information about Fables, Myths, Fairy Tales, Tall Tales, and Legends. This packet includes information and examples of each type of story. It also includes short writing assignments for each type of story as well. Students can either create a Folktale collection which will include each type of story or do these projects individually. Each story can be illustrated with drawings, paintings, magazine pictures, computer generated pictures etc.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
101 Not-Boring Writing Prompts for Middle- and High Schoolers
Are you tired of the same old "tell-what-you-did-last-summer" writing prompts? These are 101 fun, unique prompts targeted especially to middle and high school grades. Use them in English classes, creative writing, or just as a way to get the creative juices flowing.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Writing Units Bundle for middle school (editable, scaffolded)
This Writing Units Bundle includes the following units:
* Persuasive (Argumentative) Essay
* Historical Fiction
* Process (How-to) Paper
* Compare / Contrast
These units contains everything you need to guide your students through the writing process.
*No prep needed. Everything is already assembled!
*Guided, step-by-step instructions for both you and your students
*Rewriting & editing checklists
*Holistic and rubric grading forms
*Editable Word document included
Help your students
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Creative Writing Prompts with 60 Pictures | Distance Learning | Google Slides
Story time! This resource includes 60 fun photo prompts to encourage creative writing.No-prep, quick and easy to use! This is great for students of all ages. You can ask students to write a minimum number of sentences for each prompt, depending on your class.They are editable on Google Slides. It is very easy to share these with your students online.How I use this resource in my classroom:1) Morning warm up/ bell ringer work2) Oral class discussion (come up with a story as a class)3) Independent
Grades:
2nd - 10th
All Year Writing Prompts BUNDLE - 180 Fun Picture Prompts | Distance Learning
Making writing time fun and exciting! This resource includes 180 fun photo prompts to encourage creative writing. There are 3 categories: Caption Writing, Story Writing, and Descriptive Writing.No-prep, quick and easy to use! This is great for students of all ages. You can ask students to write a minimum number of sentences for each prompt, depending on your class. They are editable on Google Slides. It is very easy to share these with your students online.How I use this resource in my classroom
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2nd - 9th
High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Drawing Conclusions
Engage and challenge your kids with nonfiction reading passages to teach English or social studies students how to make inferences about real events! These eight drawing conclusions reading passages with questions concern people, events, or procedures related to American history and will give your kids the critical thinking practice they need to make inferences or form conclusions from reading. Higher-level short pieces help students think outside the box, and your kids will love them! Click her
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7th - 9th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
Personalized Learning Project (Cap Stone) (Senior Project) (Independent Study)
An EDITABLE GOOGLE-DOC VERSION of this resource is included (on the last page). You can customize this resource. Then print or have students complete online as a Google Doc. FROM STUDENT MANUAL INTRODUCTION PAGE:What is the Personalized Learning Project, and what is its purpose?The Personalized Learning Project (PLP) is an independent learning project based on your interests. The PLP allows you to explore an area of interest and provides you with the opportunity to apply and demonstrate k
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8th - 12th
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The Fallacy Detective Bundle
The "Study Guide" resource uses the book's questions with supplemental discussion/questions. It covers all chapters(1-38) thoroughly.The "Writing and Thinking" resource has brief questions on chapters 4-37.This one though only needs the student to read the chapters. The book's questions are not used nor referred to, so it can stand alone.They both have different questions. I use one for homework and one for class time.They both supplement the text and stimulates discussion and comprehension.This
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6th - 12th
Short Story: Plot Diagram (Story Map for Fairy Tales & More!)
Using this Plot Diagram (also called Story Map), students record events as data points on a graph and label the sheet with rising action, climax or turning point, and falling action as they are discussed. The sheet could be used with any story. Two versions are included, one with a generic title (Plot Diagram) and the other for use with fairy tales (Fairy Tale Plot Diagram). The sample photo shows a plot diagram for Little Red Riding Hood.
I have used this sheet with students in grade 4 & u
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4th - 10th
Patty Paper® Geometry Full Book
Patty Paper® Geometry was designed as a resource to supplement high school geometry courses or as a text in pre-geometry, pre-algebra, and middle grades mathematics programs. An investigation set may take two to three days, and the exercise sets may take an additional two to three days. Duration will vary depending on age, abilities, and how well students work cooperatively. This 274 page black-line master book contains both guided and open investigations. The guided investigations provide step
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8th - 10th
Project Based Learning Create a Newspaper using Google Docs Distance Online
In this project you will get step-by-step instructions with pictures on how to use Google docs to create a Newspaper. Google docs can simulate Microsoft Word in many ways I teach you how in this week long lesson plan.I also have Google Docs ProjectsGoogle Slide Animal PresentationGoogle Slides Founding Fathers Facebook Project with TemplateRosa Parks Research template Google Presentation or PowerPoint w/ RubricGoogle Docs Tri Fold Famous Person Brochure Lesson Martin Luther King, Jr. ThemeGoogle
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5th - 12th
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Mesoamerica: the Olmec Civilization PowerPoint Presentation
4,000 years ago the Olmec civilization rose to prominence in Central America. They became the mother civilization for all of Mesoamerica. Their religion was adopted and modified by all the other cultures, as were their agriculture practices and architectural structures. As sudden as their appearance, the Olmec disappeared leaving behind many questions about their civilization.Featuring: -academic vocabulary and concepts-reflection-discussion-academic writing-questions with answersIntroduce yo
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient History Growing Mega Bundle
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The Story of the World Vol.1 [Ancient World] Workbook
Enhance Your History Lessons with the "Story of the World" Companion WorkbookDive deeper into history with our comprehensive workbook designed to complement Susan Bauer's "Story of the World." This meticulously crafted 338-page resource is ideal for teachers and homeschoolers looking to enrich their students' understanding of world history through engaging and educational activities.Workbook Features:Structured Learning: Each of the 42 chapters corresponds with a chapter from "Story of the World
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4th - 12th
Drama Distance Learning Project: Parody of a TV Commercial
Coming up with activities for our students working from home is not easy, especially if the class is one as interactive as Drama! This is why I customized my Commercial Parody assignment to work for students in middle or high school Drama classes. This has been a success with students at home and allows them to explore parody writing and acting, with family members or alone. I am attaching a Word file, so that you can easily customize it for your needs. I have created a rubric, as well, to m
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6th - 12th
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Spring Activity | Finish the Story Narrative Writing Prompts
Use these spring themed creative writing prompts to inspire your students in writing centers, journaling, daily writing, small groups, tutorials and more! Finish the story prompts help guide your students in their narrative writing journey leaving so much space for creativity!⭐Finish the Stories Bundle⭐⭐Spring Bundle⭐Directions:Print and laminate OR project on the screen.Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public
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5th - 9th
Did Pocahontas Save John Smith? An Investigation and Essay Activity
It’s a story familiar to every American child: John Smith, captured by Powhatan Indians, was about to have his head smashed in when suddenly the Chief’s daughter, Pocahontas, laid her head on his and begged her father not to kill Smith, thereby saving his life. But is it true?
The answer to that is simple: nobody really knows. In this activity, students will examine both sides of the question, analyze the arguments made for and against the veracity of Smith's story, and decide for themselves wh
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7th - 11th
Financial Math Bundle | Calculating Incomes - Overtime Pay and Allowances
Financial mathematics topics in ONE bundle!The bundle includes:1. Calculating Wages and Salaries Series A2. Calculating Wages and Salaries Series B3. Calculating Wages Involving Overtime Pay Series A4. Calculating Wages Involving Overtime Pay Series B5. Other Incomes - Commission, Royalty and Piecework Series A6. Extra Pay 1 (Bonuses and Incentives)7. Extra Pay 2 (Allowances)8. Extra Pay 3 (Holiday Pay)Other Financial Maths resources:Financial Math Lesson 1: Calculating Wages and Salaries Workbo
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9th - 12th
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Writing and Rhetoric 80 Lesson Bundle
Help your students build their writing skills and creativity and make your life much easier with this bundle of eighty no-prep lessons in Creative Writing, Rhetoric and Targeted Writing Practice. Each lesson comes with simple instructions, original mentor texts and skill building-activities for students. Use these in the classroom for daily practice, as homework, or both.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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