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Free critical thinking teacher manuals
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy: Cognitive Process Dimension
Are you a little bit baffled by Bloom's Taxonomy? Do you have one of those flip charts with all the verbs for each Bloom's level, but still feel lost?
This tool will help you identify exactly where your questions and other instructional tasks lie on the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy.*
The chart not only identifies all six areas of Bloom's (remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, create), but it goes MUCH deeper by breaking down each level into specific cognitive processes, the thinking and
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Not Grade Specific
Math Mystery Menu Checklist & Guide - 1st Grade
This Math Mystery Menu Guide includes my entire first-grade list of math mysteries that use the elimination process. When I create new first-grade math mysteries (I plan to make more), I will update this file to include in the listing.Teacher/student checklist and reference are on pages 3 and 4 in table format. The table includes a brief outline of skills involved in a specific story packet. Tick the completed box as you, your class, or individual students finish a mystery packet. All of the sto
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1st
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Also included in: COMPLETE 1st Grade Math Mystery Bundle - Fun Math Review Activities
Assessing Understanding: General and Analytic Rubrics for Math Performance Tasks
Current trends in mathematics assessment require standards based grading systems that assess mastery and understanding beyond knowledge and skills. The standards based rubric is the method of choice for performance task assessments. I offer my rationale and two versions for use in all your standards based grading.
The General Rubric contains four grading categories that are concise, consistent, and easily translatable to traditional grading strategies. This general rubric can be used for day t
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Restorative Practices: Academic Peace Circle Plan Sheet and Values Exercise
Academic Peace Circles fall under the umbrella of Restorative Practices, which evolved from Restorative Justice. The fundamental premise of restorative practices is that people are happier, more cooperative and productive, and more likely to make positive changes when those in authority do things with them, rather than to them or for them.
Using Circles is not new, but applying Circles to an instructional environment allows a teacher to reap the benefits of restorative environment without sacr
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Not Grade Specific
Restorative Circle ToolKit for Teachers: Building a Positive Classroom Community
Here is a great toolkit to add to your resources if you are using Restorative Circles or plan on trying them. It includes a T-Chart of student role and Teacher role, a letter to parents about Restorative Circles, a planning sheet for lessons, an example plan, and a brainstorm sheet for students so that they can help decide on a talking piece. If you are wanting to create a positive classroom and prove to your principal that you are highly effective this toolkit should help you begin this proce
Grades:
2nd - 5th
PE Escape Challenge
Update- I decided to make this a FREE resource! I tried to make it as easy to understand and follow as I possibly could, however I understand that the concept is not simple and clear cut just by the nature of the activity. With that being said, please enjoy and pick what you want from it to bring it to life in your gym/classroom!Also, take a look at my newest creation.....Mr. Clark's Mystery Clue Fitness Game The clock is ticking..... The box needs to be unlocked! Hurry! You must find the ke
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Mr. Clark's Everything in One Bundle
What is The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)?
If you're looking to help your students do well on the CogAT, this resource is the perfect place to start! The Cognitive Abilities Test, also called the CogAT, is a common screening assessment for placing students into Gifted and Talented programs and determining placement in private schools. The first time I heard of the CogAT was the day my students were going to take it. That caused a lot of frustration and anxiety in my classroom. I decided to start preparing my students for the CogAT. I cre
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: CogAT Verbal Reasoning BUNDLE for Subtests 1-3 Grades 2 and Up
Bloom's Taxonomy: Higher Order Thinking Question Stems (for students & teachers)
Use Bloom's Taxonomy Question Stems to write great questions. These higher order thinking question stems will encourage critical thinking in your classroom! This PDF helps you put Bloom's Taxonomy into practice by providing question stems for each level of thinking. Are you creating questions for a discussion, reading reflection, or a project? Elevate your prompts by using these question stems. These question stems can be used for almost any assessment in any subject area. Teach students to writ
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6th - 12th
How to Read a Bar Graph: Grades 2 to ...
Teach your students to read and interpret bar graphs. This teacher guide may be used for students as early as grade 2. Challenge your students to think more critically and become better mathematicians.
Download this guide and start your students on their way to becoming better problem graphic interpreters. FREE.
Some additional activities you may wish to check out: (Just click on the link provided)
Learning to read graphs. Freebie
Learning to Read Graphs
Reading a line graph.
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
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How to Read a Pie Chart: Grades 2 to ...
Teach your students to read and interpret pie chart. This teacher guide may be used for students as early as grade 2. Challenge your students to think more critically and become better mathematicians.
Download this guide and start your students on their way to becoming better problem graphic interpreters. FREE.
Some additional activities you may wish to check out: (Just click on the link provided)
Learning to read graphs. Freebie
Learning to Read Graphs
Reading a line graph.
Rea
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
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Observations, Reflections & Forward Planning Simplified for EYLF, Childcare, FDC
This e-guide aims to simplify the documentation basics of writing child observations,critical reflections and then using the information for forward planning. Also walks educators through the following topics:1. What are observations and why/how do we do them in early childhood?. 2. Busting popular Australian EYLF planning myths that are currently causing unnecessary work for educators. 3. How to identify which observation style and template to use (and how many you need) including tips for usin
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PreK - K, Staff
Airplane Team Competition - Workforce Readiness Interactive Lesson Plan
Youth will work in teams to create the best airplane that will fly farther than any of the other teams. They will develop their teamwork, critical thinking, leadership, verbal communication, and resourcefulness skills while creating a passion for STEAM. Focus on soft skill development that is necessary for the workplace.
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PreK - 12th
Open Ended Questions | Definition and Examples | Preschool and Kindergarten
Open-ended questions serve as excellent tools for fostering meaningful dialogue and encouraging children to engage in deeper thought. This resource provides a clear definition of open-ended questions along with illustrative examples, tailored to suit our youngest learners and cultivate their critical thinking abilities.Please remember to leave feedback, it is much appreciated! I would love to hear about how you use this product in your classroom.All new items are 20% off the first 24 hours!Be su
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PreK - K, Staff
Sustainable development goals - Action Cards and Guidebook
This is a free educational material for grades 8 to 12 on the topic of Sustainable Development Goals (UN). The material includes a set of Action - Cards (one for each goal) and a guide-book on how to use the material, ideas for evaluations, and general information on the SDG's and non-formal education. The cards and guidebook can be downloaded for free on https://projecttakeaction.org/ The basis of the material is non-formal methodology and student-centered. It's a great way to support young peo
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8th - 12th
Scratch Jr. Coding Teacher Guide Lesson 1
This is the first lesson of the teacher guide. It was created to assist anyone teaching computer programming using ScratchJr. It goes along with the STEMinGames video lessons found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh-lE4JDTAZaqPLNqe4VqF4X4F5H_BLlZThese videos are an introduction to computer programming for kids 5-8 years old. This series of lessons teaches real programming concepts using the ScratchJr app. The YouTube videos contain everything that is needed, but this optional guide
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K - 3rd
Digital Logic Puzzle Worksheets and Tutorial FREE
This FREEBIE will show you how to solve logic puzzles! You'll find a tutorial for those who haven't taught logic before. Plus, you will find a free logic puzzle along with links to other free and paid products.Click HERE to save 30% with the Primary Logic Bundle.Save 30% off the price of individual resources with the purchase of the Fall Bundle.Logic problems involve higher level / critical thinking skills and are great for early finishers, for use in centers, or even to reward students with a f
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers Worksheets for Primary Students
Bist du ein super Detektiv? Teacher's guide
This is the teacher's guide for the activity 'Bist du ein super Detektiv?' Do you have budding detectives in your German class? Are you wanting to encourage problem-solving and collaboration skills while learning German? Then this is a fabulous activity for your beginner learners of German!Viel Spaß!NB This resource was developed by me for the Association of German Teachers in Victoria (AGTV) and is listed here with permission.
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5th - 8th
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THE "SOUND" CLASSROOM, Using Sound & Music to Enhance Learning
This is a beginner's guide for those who want to try using accelerated learning techniques in the classroom. In particular, using music to enhance learning is an easy and fun way to begin. These techniques can be used with all subjects and grade levels. The book contains the latest "brain compatible" teaching methods.
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K - 12th, Staff
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The Communication Workshop; An Adventure in Responsibility Skills
All your students need complex cognitive skills for most of their lives. Your profession as a “learning engineer” is to get them ready with those skills. Are you implementing a curriculum that provides critical analysis, creative thinking, and positive decision-making? These skills can't be taught by a computer, only a human being can convey insightful thinking and responsibility.Download now the “Communication Workshop” and prepare your students for the rest of their lives. Testimonials from A
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6th - 9th, Staff
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How to Think of a Maker Ed or STEM Project
11 questions to help you figure out what your Maker or STEM Project could be. Need to create a new Maker Project or STEM Project and don't know where to start? These 11 guiding questions will help get your brain juices flowing to come up with the best Maker or STEM project for your students! Are you an expert Maker Educator or STEM teacher? These 11 questions will help you ensure you have creative and new projects for your students all of the time.These 11 questions are great for every grade lev
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Not Grade Specific
Gradual Release Board Magnets
Add magnets and use these for whiteboard organization!
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Not Grade Specific
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CauseClass (Climate Cure)
CauseClass is a platform with FREE online environmental resources for middle and high school students to learn about global issues and make an impact from home. This platform provides a series of four FREE online courses where students earn 20 hours of community service at the end of each course. If you're interested in incorporating these courses in your class and want to track your student's progress, free feel to send me a message. Please check out the courses at www.causeclass.org
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
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Cookie Jar Mystery Teacher Tutorial for Module 1 - The Crime Scenerio
The PDF is designed to accompany the Instructor's Guide for the Cookie Jar Mystery first module - The Crime Scenario. It's designed to introduce teachers to the format of the activity and minimize overall prep time.
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5th - 7th
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