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South Africa! Ndebele Community—Lesson, “Painted” House Craft w Geometry
Introduce students to the Ndebele community of South Africa, and learn how this small community is famous for its beadwork, attire, and painted houses! This product includes the following, all as Adobe files:An images file in a slideshow format with embedded lessons on each slide. Lessons explore the Ndebele community and the heritage they display in their arts and crafts. There is no printout needed.An art project with step-by-step instructions for making an Ndebele painted house, full of color
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K - 8th
Also included in: South Africa! The BIG Bundle Grades 3 to 5—Crafts, Lessons & Activities
Black Mathematicians
What kind of people do children see when they turn on the TV? Do kids see mathematicians and scientists? If they do, do they see Black and Brown and mathematicians and scientists? Do they know any Black mathematicians? This resource can help you teach Black History during Black History Month and beyond! These mini informational slides are the perfect edition to any classroom to motivate, encourage, inspire, and empower your scholars. Not only does these slides provide students with written text,
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Feast Parent Letter Classroom
Have a fun and silly time with your kiddos, by having a mock Charlie Brown Thanksgiving feast in classroom. Send this letter home to solicit parent participation. It is editable. Have fun!
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PreK - 12th
PICTURE OF THE DAY 1st Nine Weeks Critical Thinking, Writing Prompt All Subjects
I use this as a daily review of ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science. 1st Nine Weeks Picture a Day. 45 pictures with discussion pages. I show the big picture first then go to the discussion page. This Power Point covers all subjects. 100% Editable Slides if you would like to change the picture, discussion topics, or writing prompt. The kids LOVE this activity!
Every Slide:
Observations
Inference
Predictions
Fact and Opinion
Cause and Effect
Some Slides:
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Ecosystems
Shape
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
12 Days of Christmas Middle School Finance / Math DIGITAL Project
If you're looking for something fun, educational, and personalized for the week of Christmas / Winter break, this 12 days of Christmas virtual project is great for all upper elementary and middle school! This 39-slide Google Slides (interactive) presentation requires students to calculate the costs of each of the 12 days of Christmas items. Students will:Use math to calculate the cost of each of the 12 days items. A chart is provided with the individual costs; students will multiply by the quan
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5th - 8th
Navajo Rug Design
The lesson plan for Grades 1-8 includes a PowerPoint with examples of Navajo Rugs and a brief history of Navajo weaving. The lesson is based on National Core Art Standards essential for all grade levels. It also includes math standards for each grade level and a reference to Navajo math skills used in weaving. Audio literature for younger students is another resource for introducing the art of weaving Navajo style. Students are guided to create a design for a Navajo style rug that includes both
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Grades:
1st - 8th
Celebrate Diversity - Where Are We From? Bulletin Board Map/Activity.
Where Are We From?
This fun activity plots locations on a bulletin board map for the whole class to see. It is great for representing cultural diversity in the classroom. Ask students about their culture and ancestors and then plot data for all to see in a unique way. This product includes a material list, directions, tips, and a sample worksheet.
The activity and the corresponding bulletin board decoration can be used in a variety of ways. It can be an opening of the year icebreaker and
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Ethical and Moral Scenarios for Discussion
This activity includes five detailed, moral scenarios relevant to high school students across multiple disciplines. I usually employ it cooperatively: Each group is assigned one of the scenarios, and after each group's presentation of its choices, other groups have the opportunity to weigh in, but this product is also useful when employed individually. I have used this in conjunction with teaching the novel, Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad, but it is also appropriate as an introduction to an
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6th - 12th
Make a Mandala a Radial Design Art Lesson Plan
This is an art project to teach students how to create a radial design / Mandala. This lesson plan includes a picture of a mandala that I created as an example for my class. It contains a list of materials needed, TEKS covered, student objectives, instructions, student handout (with directions questions and a notes page) and a suggested rubric for grading the project. You can use it to focus on culture, art, mathematics, or just for fun.Thank you,Shawna Poage =)
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ratio Recipe Final Project Handout
This is a great end of unit project for rates, ratios and proportions. The student facing introduction is as follows; "You have found your favorite recipe for a dessert or appetizer and want to bring it to a class party. The problem is your recipe doesn’t serve enough people. Use proportions to increase the recipe to serve all the people needed. Make 1 serving per person. We have 15 people we need to serve."There are multiple parts to this project, including creating a brochure for their new con
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5th - 12th
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Not So Famous Mathematicians Project
This project is a great start to the year or after a break. It is a research project on accomplished mathematicians, while students are encouraged to ask themselves, 'have I heard about these mathematicians?' Here is the student facing project introduction: "Many times, when we hear the word mathematician, we may think of the few examples we have heard of like Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, etc. While those mathematicians have made amazing strides for the field of mathematics, the point of th
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8th - 12th
Black History Month Project for Math and Science
This documents provides an outline for a Black History Month Project which includes a biography and a presentation. This project can easily be modified for Women's History Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month. Students are given an outline and a suggested list of persons to study. Students are also given their choice of multiple modalities for their media presentation.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: MLK Day/Black History Month Bundle.
An introduction to Germany Escape Room/ WebQuest
New Digital Version now availableTry it out here:https://view.genial.ly/5f04c16980f7af0d99101585A web-based activity to introduce students to German geography and culture and first German words. Unlike other webquests, students here use internet research to solve puzzles and codes while learning about Germany. It also does not require any printing as all answers are entered and checked in the webpage.Ideal activity at the beginning of a course in German language or European geography or as a fun
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: German Escape Rooms
Superbowl Activities - 15 Football Themed Lessons
15 Superbowl/Football Themed ideas such as: SuperBowl Commercial Review, Superbowl History Presentations, and SuperBowl Snack Contest, and so much more! Curriculum related ideas too.. math & statistics, oral speaking, etc!
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3rd - 12th
Black History Month Project for Math and Science Rubric
This documents provides a rubric for a Black History Month Project which includes a biography and a presentation. This project can easily be modified for Women's History Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month. Students are graded on 4 categories which are worth a total of 5 points each. The project is worth 20 points and can easily be converted to a percentage by multiplying by 5.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: MLK Day/Black History Month Bundle.
Scotland and Ireland Treasure Hunt
This is a CANVAS course.Students will solve a series of questions about Scotland and Ireland. When students answer a question correctly a new question will open or they will determine the access code that will open the next question. Students will read some background information and then use that information to help solve questions. Students will be required to utilize problem solving skills and use their map reading skills as well.There are teacher directions for set up. This treasure hunt re
Grades:
4th - 8th
(IB) Who We Are: Rights and Responsibilities
This is a Google Slide that covers 4-6 weeks of content for science and math. This was for an International Baccalaureate unit with the theme of Who We Are: Rights and Responsibilities. Students choose a country to research and add content provided from this Google Slide. Google Slide contains teaching content, student discussions, checkpoint assignments, and guidance on what to add to their presentation.SCIENCE STANDARDS (5th-8th Grade)Earth and Human Activity (ESS3)Earth’s Place in the Univers
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5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, 5-ESS1-2
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30 Historical Mathematician Slides & Student Project_Multicultural & Editable
30 HISTORICAL MATHEMATICIAN SLIDES & STUDENT PROJECT-EditableIt's important for students to learn about historical mathematicians. It provides them with valuable insights into the development of mathematical concepts and the contributions that individuals have made to the field over time. Understanding the achievements and challenges faced by historical mathematicians can inspire students and help them see the human side of mathematics. Learning about the struggles and breakthroughs of these
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1st - 12th
Food Truck Project- Proyecto de camión de comida Spanish class
Have you asked yourself, “What do I do now that my students have taken the AP Spanish test?". This project is the answer to your question. It is a great end of the year project for students. It is also a great cultural activity that can be used for Spanish Three and above. You can also partner with foods science teacher or math teacher in school and do combined lessons. This is a food trucks project. Students will create a food truck and menu based on a Spanish-speaking country of their choice.
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6th - 12th
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Black History Month - STEM Powerpoint
This is a PowerPoint presentation that list's famous/non-famous African American mathematicians, engineers, inventors, scientist, etc. I wanted to include Black History Month in my Math class while making it fun and interesting, and this is a great way to do so. It takes about 1-2 min every day to read the slides and I feel as thought the students enjoy it.
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
AP Spanish Listening Activity | Los desafíos globales mundiales | 6 Contextos
Comprensión auditiva sobre los seis contextos de la unidad: Los temas económicos | el medio ambiente |La población y la demografía | El bienestar social | El pensamiento filosófico y la religión | La conciencia social y más.Comprensión auditiva: “Los desafíos mundiales” Para esta actividad, podrás ver cinco videos que demuestran la innovación tecnológica y avances médicos que a veces interfiere con la ética de varias comunidades en el mundo. Mientras ves los videos, circula la respuesta más ade
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
When is it appropriate to laugh? Discussion Cards
Do you have students with pragmatic or social skills challenges? These cards present scenarios that students can talk about and decide whether it is appropriate to laugh or not. They can also talk about what they should do.
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Student Self Reflection
Why cultural reflection on assignments?Allowing students to reflect on their culture empowers them to understand the way they think, how they process, and determine their strengths as a learner.Reflection on assignments allows students to think about what they learned about themselves, their peers, and the world around them. Reflection allows for accountability because it provides opportunities to determine what they want or need to learn more about in the future.This power packed reflection res
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Black History Bundle
Workplace Diversity - Supervising Across Language Barriers - PPt and Worksheets
Your students will find this interactive lesson full of information that will help them understand diversity, cultural differences, languague barriers and their responsibilities around this in the workplace.The packet contains a powerpoint presentation, worksheets to fill out and Teacher Notes. The formats are ppt, word and pdf. Fully editable in case changes are needed to suit differing audiences.Our workplaces are made up of many different races, cultures and languages. This often creates comm
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Business Communication Skills Workplace Bundle 1 - fully editable
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