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7th grade critical thinking environment homeschool curricula
Cells Science Interactive Notebook Activities
Engage your students with over 30 Cells Organelles and Processes Interactive Notebook activities for all of your cell unit needs. Our interactive notebook cut and paste flippers and online digital slides activities will have your kids "flipping" their way to learning all about cell organelles and cell processes. Use these activities as stand-alone lessons or as a supplement to our Cells Unit Bundle. Disseminate these lessons as you see fit through creating a PowerPoint, in a class discussion or
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: Science Interactive Notebook Bundle - Life Science and Biology
Marine Biology / Oceanography Unit Study + Workbook | Ocean Science
* Now my #1 best-selling science resource with over 200 sold! *A complete, media-based oceanography unit study and independent workbook in one. This resource is especially great for homeschoolers, co-ops, distance learning, or summer send home assignments.UPDATE 12.11.23: Corrected outdated links, modified Restore & Adapt page, added pages Fintastic Fish and Art Break - Fish.The workbook is 56 pages + answer keys as a separate file.Each page guides students to an educational video (on YouTu
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Funguy Curriculum—Space, Earth, and Environmental Science
Funguy Curriculum—Space, Earth, and Environmental Science (also known as just Environmental Science in some school districts) is a perfect resource for teachers who are new to this subject and even veteran teachers who want to simplify lesson planning. This full-year, complete science curriculum is geared toward non-honors students who need an additional high school science credit. The Funguy Curriculum—Space, Earth, and Environmental Science—Teacher Pages includes the teaching resources you wil
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Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS1-4
...
Also included in: Funguy Curriculum—Space, Earth, and Environmental Science Bundle
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
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
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
Subjects:
Grades:
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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Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Paper Mache Sculpture Lesson BUNDLE! Middle School 3-D Art Project Ideas
Funguy Curriculum—Space, Earth, and Environmental Science Bundle
Funguy Curriculum—Space, Earth, and Environmental Science (also known as just Environmental Science in some school districts) is a perfect resource for teachers who are new to this subject and even veteran teachers who want to simplify lesson planning. This full-year, complete science curriculum is geared toward non-honors students who need an additional high school science credit. The Funguy Curriculum—Space, Earth, and Environmental Science—Teacher Pages includes the teaching resources you wil
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS1-4
...
118 Periodic Table of Elements Flashcards. Homeschool Science and Chemistry.
One set of our Specialty Flash Cards in a single PDF file.Here is what you get!118 Periodic Table of Elements Flashcards. Prints 118 flashcards and 1 title card. Prints 14 pages.Please see our other items in our store. We offer full sets of curriculum for preschool aged children. Have a wonderful day!
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Grades:
PreK - 12th
Math Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzle Games Worksheets in Print or Digital
Here's how to keep your gifted and talented sports fanatic engaged with logic puzzles and math brainteasers. These 10 challenging sports puzzles provide great math brain teasers with fun for kids! Quick and easy setup provides no prep ease for teachers, too. Click here to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the Middle School Math bundle.Students will love solving these printable or digital worksheets and will ask for more. These worksheets will engage students with whole or small
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers in Print or Digital Worksheets
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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Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
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
Grades:
6th - 12th
Wolves of Yellowstone Graphic Organizer (How Wolves Change Rivers)
This product is a graphic organizer (notes organizer) for THIS VIDEO (hyperlinked) that explains the importance of apex predators. This video is one of my favorites to explain ecosystem interactions and trophic cascades since it uses a real world phenomenon and is beautifully explained. This resource is meant to help students in school or at home organize and structure their notes to better understand trophic cascades.It is also great for independent learning.This resource acts a great PART 2 to
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Grades:
6th - 12th
ACTIVITY: Soil Layers & Horizons Paper Model | Full Color and B&W
This resource pairs well with this YT video on Soil Layers.SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel for new Episodes and FREE ResourcesYour students will love this hands-on activity as they explore soil composition and the layers or horizons of soil. This activity includes full color pages that students can simply cut out and assemble along with black & white versions that can be colored in before cutting out.This resource can be used in one class time quickly if you combine students in groups of fiv
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-1
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
Grades:
7th - 11th
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
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient History Growing Mega Bundle
Mystery pH Scale Lab
In this fun lab, students use pH paper (or probes) to identify the pH of nine mystery substances.
There is a full page of background provided, safety section, materials list, procedure, data tables, and four followup questions. Also comes with student printout and teacher edition with tips and question answers! Includes different options for mystery substances.
A great environmental real-world follow-up is the Ocean Acidification Lab.
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Hydroponics
This powerpoint introduces the basic premise behind hydroponics. There are 15 slides with a culminating review page.
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Grades:
5th - 11th
MAKING LISTS Activity| Fun Fridays| Morning Meetings| Transitions| Quick Writes
THESE SLIDES ARE A MUST FOR ANY TEACHER WHO WANTS A FUN AND QUICK ACTIVITY AT THEIR FINGERTIPS! PLEASE CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW!❤️ COMMENTS:My kids have LOVED these! The list ideas have been great for me to teach the kids about how they could take a simple list and use an idea from it to write in so many different formats! Great job!My class loves this, and I love all the ideas! They ask to make lists now every day.We had so much fun sharing our lists. Thank you.Great attention-grabbing bellringer!
Grades:
4th - 7th
Macbeth - The Mock Trial drama curriculum
Have you ever thought about putting one of the characters in a Shakespeare play on trial? With this drama curriculum students can read a 30-minute play of Macbeth (included) to get familiar with the storyline and characters, act it out, then choose a prosecution and defense team and go through the lessons to create their case and put Macbeth on trial for the murder of King Duncan.We've done formal mock trials with middle school students, so I know what the kids are capable of doing. I've found l
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Life Science Review / Sub Packet
Need a comprehensive resource to cover life science concepts before the end of the year? Have a day where you can't be there to teach the kids? Whether you're reviewing for end of course tests, you're out and need a sub, or your student needs to stay home for an extended period of time, you can rest assured you have a a few weeks worth of work in this packet filled with review, enrichment, projects and fun activities. These lessons are designed to keep kids engaged in science and enjoy learning
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Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
...
Jack and the Beanstalk - The Mock Trial drama curriculum
Why just perform a play when you can take it a step further by creating a mock trial with this drama curriculum? A mock trial is a great way for students to dig deeper with the characters in a fairy tale play and its conflict. The Case: After losing her husband and being left with nothing, the Giant’s wife is suing Jack for the loss of her property. Can you put together a case and gather witnesses that can save Jack, or will you represent the plaintiff and help the Giant's wife win the case?We'v
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Think You Know Your Rights? A Bill of Rights critical thinking worksheet
It’s one thing to simply memorize the Bill of Rights; it’s quite another to actually understand how these Amendments 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 worksheet is designed to teach students the meaning and application of the Bill of
Grades:
7th - 11th
Design Your Own Home - Architecture Unit
Students learn the basic stages of designing a house, from planning to final design, in this two week unit. Critical thinking plays a large role in this activity. The unit has a strong emphasis on the preliminary planning stages of designing a home: spaces that are necessary vs. those that are amenities; defining public vs. private spaces; room locations and relationships; and working within a square footage budget. Just as an architect does, students will develop a preliminary floor plan, refin
Grades:
6th - 12th
Social Studies - Graph and Chart Skills - Bundle
(13) One page worksheets of the following:Reading a Bar GraphReading a line GraphReading a Circle GraphReading a DiagramReading a FlowchartAnalyzing a PhotographAnalyzing ArtAnalyzing a Political CartoonReading a TimelineReading a TableReading a Climate GraphComparing Climate GraphsReading a Cartogram
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
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