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5th grade problem solving thematic unit plans under $5
Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi (Pi Day Activity- Circles)
This is a lesson with the book Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi by Cindy Neuschwander. It has questions about the book itself so there is both a math and literature connection. The math part of the lesson provides a hands on activity as well as other practice problems as well as extension problems to continue on into the study of circumference. I also have a unit on Sir Cumference and the First Round Table if you are interested. If you need other products for middle school check out my sto
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Sir Cumference Books Unit Bundle
Easter Peep Big Problems, Little Problems: A Social Skills Activity
This activity includes 60 situations in which students must determine if the problem is a big issue or a little one. Students can also provide a solution to the problem.
To prepare: Print and cut out all cards. Laminate for durability, if desired.
To use: Students take turns drawing cards. Then, they determine if the situation is a big problem or a little problem. They can also state what makes the situation a problem. Last, students can generate a solution to the problem.
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
STEM: Structures in a context: Kite Building (Research, design, make, review)
When you purchase and download this resource, you will receive an 11 page booklet. It includes all you need to achieve success in teaching your children about structures in making working, flyable kites using recycled materials and minimal resources.This project is aimed at developing both skills in STEM learning alongside team work skills, problem solving, cooperation and communication skills, within a meaningful scenario. The booklet includes:Cover PageContents and resourcesAims of the project
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1st - 5th
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Also included in:Â STEM: 8 Science Projects, lesson plans, worksheets, challenges and resources
Hatchet Novel Study, Survival Unit Study, Activity Guide, Teaching Unit
While the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen was not written as a how-to survival guide, it is a great fictional novel to use as the backbone of a survival unit study. The book is 19 chapters long, and for each chapter I have provided two different survival themes and activities to explore. Throughout the 38 activities, students will explore survival topics such as food, water, shelter, fire, herbal medicine, first aid, physical fitness, and mindset. There are also some STEM activities included that
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â Survival Homeschool Unit Study, Writing Prompts and Hatchet Novel Guide
Self Advocacy Work Book for grades 3 to 8
Eight lessons about self advocacy for students with disabilities (suitable for grades 3 to 8). Written at a level understandable to younger students. Help your speech students and special needs students begin to advocate for themselves with these basic lessons. Starting younger with lessons directed at self advocacy will form a foundation that older students can build on. Store Name: Speech-n-Stuff.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
STEM: Research, design and make Arcade Games using recycled materials
When you purchase and download this resource, you will receive an 11 page booklet. It includes all you need to achieve success in teaching your children about structures/arcade machines using recycled materials and minimal resources.This project is aimed at developing both skills in STEM learning alongside team work skills, problem solving, cooperation and communication skills, within a meaningful scenario. The booklet includes:Cover PageContents and resourcesAims of the projectLesson Plans for
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Grades:
1st - 5th
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Also included in:Â STEM: 8 Science Projects, lesson plans, worksheets, challenges and resources
Election Readers' Theater Script - The Great Debate
This three-part readers' script focuses on the concept of election debates. The script helps students understand the importance of using debates as a method to understanding, opposing, or supporting political views. Task cards and activity sheets are included. Check out the preview!
This script may also be purchased as part of a bundle for $10.00. Other scripts in this bundle include: Pathway to Presidency, Exercising Your Right, What is a Political Party?
If you would like to "Follow M
Grades:
4th - 8th
STEM Project Water Filter
This activity will take about 3 hours to complete. Students will work through the Engineering Design Process to solve real world problems. The first page is an explanation of their mission. It also has a materials list for the students to refer to as they plan. The following two pages are work pages that students use to guide their project. You can use these projects to build thematic units as well!
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Grades:
K - 6th
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Big Problem, Little Problem Shamrocks: A Social Skills Activity
This activity includes 60 situations in which students must determine if the problem is a big issue or a little one. Students can also provide a solution to the problem.To prepare: Print and cut out all cards. Laminate for durability, if desired.To use: Students take turns drawing cards. Then, they determine if the situation is a big problem or a little problem. They can also state what makes the situation a problem. Last, students can generate a solution to the problem.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Science Fair and Language Report
This is an 8 page unit for the Science Fair project in your classroom. It includes the note to send home to parents, the directions for doing the project, 2 pages for students to record Question, Hypothesis, Research, Experiment, Results, and Conclusion -following the Scientific Method, a page that models the Poster they should make, an Experiment Journal for the student to record daily progress, a graph to record result, and a list of internet addresses for students to search for ideas. I have
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Water Striders and Surface Tension
An interactive unit that uses critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to build understanding of the important role surface tension plays in how water striders and other insects walk on the surface of the water without sinking.
Water strider and surface tension background information is also provided. The big finale is always a hit with the students!
The student worksheet includes having students develop a hypothesis, understanding lab safety, recording their observations, and writ
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4th - 7th
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Helping the Homeless
This document includes a presentation as well as resources for a week's unit on how to help the homeless. Students will research ways to help the homeless, write letters to the homeless, and have a class fundraiser to collect money to make goodie bags for the homeless.Included:Helping the Homeless presentationStudent friendly note-taking sheet and websitesLetter templatesGoodie bag item ideasTally chart/pictograph template
Grades:
1st - 5th
STEM: Structures in Context - Roller Coasters, Lesson Plans, Skills sheets
When you purchase and download this resource, you will receive a 13 page booklet. It includes all you need to achieve success in teaching your children about structures using recycled materials and minimal resources.This project is aimed at developing both skills in STEM learning alongside team work skills, problem solving, cooperation and communication skills, within a meaningful scenario. The booklet includes:Cover PageContents and resourcesAims of the projectLesson Plans for teaching the proj
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Grades:
2nd - 5th, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â STEM: 8 Science Projects, lesson plans, worksheets, challenges and resources
STEM Project Oil Spill
This activity will take about 3 hours to complete. Students will work through the Engineering Design Process to solve real world problems. The first page is an explanation of their mission. It also has a materials list for the students to refer to as they plan. The following two pages are work pages that students use to guide their project. You can use these projects to build thematic units as well!
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1st - 6th
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Order Up!: Adding and Subtracting Decimals with food
If your students are practicing addition and subtraction of decimals, this is the perfect activity!
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Grades:
5th
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Basic Concepts: Animals
"Basic Concepts: Animals," is a resource that covers naming, compare & contrast, categorization, and problem solving!
This packet includes:
• 24 Big Animal Cards
• 24 Small Animal Cards
• 24 Small Animal Name Cards
• 6 BINGO Mats
o Clue Caller Cards
o Name Caller Cards
• All About ______ Sheet
• 5 Animal Sort Mats
• 2 Venn Diagrams
• 3 Assessments
Enjoy!
Ms. Jocelyn
This work by www.msjocelynspeech.com is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported
Grades:
PreK - 6th
STEM Project Life Raft
This activity will take about 3 hours to complete. Students will work through the Engineering Design Process to solve real world problems. The first page is an explanation of their mission. It also had a materials list for the students to refer to as they plan. The following two pages are work pages that students use to guide their project. You can use these projects to build thematic units as well!
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1st - 6th
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Veterans day I Spy Counting math logic game Centers classroom phonic no prep 4th
I Spy Printable Veterans Day Phonics Game is perfect for developing hand eye coordination, attention, and concentration. Math and Literacy Centers activity. These patriotic themed worksheets are made using my original watercolor artwork. For homeschooling parents, daycare and preschools, kids parties. Fun Worksheets packet Pages Activities. This game is perfect for all ages 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th grade, Preschool, Kid Education, homeschool, Nursery school, Primary school, Junior
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Valentine Packet of Fun Learning Pages
These are pages to use around Valentine's Day. They include: ABC Order; Acrostic Poem; Coupons Just For You; Finish the Story; Number Puzzles; Punctuation; Syllables; Synonyms and Antonyms; Unscramble the Valentine Words; 5 Coloring Pages; Valentine Cryptograms; Valentine Maze; and a Valentine Word Find. Answers included. 13 different activities.
Mrs. R.
Grades:
1st - 6th
STEM: Structures in a context - Shipwrecked Shelters, plans, hints, certificates
When you purchase and download this resource, you will receive an 11 page booklet. It includes all you need to achieve success in teaching your children about structures using recycled materials and minimal resources.This project is aimed at developing both skills in STEM learning alongside team work skills, problem solving, cooperation and communication skills, within a meaningful scenario. The booklet includes:Cover PageContents and resourcesAims of the projectLesson Plans for teaching the pro
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Grades:
1st - 5th, Adult Education, Staff
Golden Ratio and Other Ratio Activities!
Use this as an exploration into the world of ratios. Enjoy various activities that include golden ratio, the "bunny problem," the ratio of body parts, etc.
Grades:
4th - 8th
STEM Project Rocket Mission
This activity will take about 3 hours to complete. Students will work through the Engineering Design Process to solve real world problems. The first page is an explanation of their mission. It also has a materials list for the students to refer to as they plan. The following two pages are work pages that students use to guide their project. You can use these projects to build thematic units as well!
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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STEM Project Unbreakable Egg
This activity will take about 3 hours to complete. Students will work through the Engineering Design Process to solve real world problems. The first page is an explanation of their mission. It also had a materials list for the students to refer to as they plan. The following two pages are work pages that students use to guide their project. You can use these projects to build thematic units as well!
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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STEM Project Zip Line
This activity will take about 3 hours to complete. Students will work through the Engineering Design Process to solve real world problems. The first page is an explanation of their mission. It also has a materials list for the students to refer to as they plan. The following two pages are work pages that students use to guide their project. You can use these projects to build thematic units as well!
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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