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Kindergarten critical thinking arts & music research
Bobblehead Biography Project
Use “Bobblehead Biographies” to tackle informational writing in your classroom AND (more importantly) make history come alive for your students!
The “Bobblehead Biography Project” will immediately capture the attention of your kiddos (plus anyone else walking by) while promoting important skills like:
•Reading comprehension
•Summarizing + drawing inferences
•Informational writing
•Research
Create adorable art while setting the stage for purpose-driven writing + high-interest reading!
The
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K - 12th
Genius Hour
Genius Hour Template for Elementary - This Genius Hour (Passion Project) is designed especially for primary grades and beginners. These Genius Hour templates are simple enough for beginning readers and most pages can be adapted for even non-readers by completing the pages with drawings. You can implement Genius Hour with even the youngest learners with the help of this resource. These pages would also work to implement Genius Hour for Special needs students. This Genius Hour Plan is designed
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K - 2nd
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Project Based Learning - Animals in Winter | PBL | plans | rubric | assessment
Animals in winter is a perfect resource for project-based learning. Let your students explore the wonders of how animals use different strategies to survive changes in their environment.This project based learning unit focuses on the animals chosen by the students, two animals that hibernate (bear and hedgehog), two animals that migrate (monarch butterfly and duck), and two animals that adapt (rabbit and deer) during the season of winter. This PBL was “piloted” on a preK class and they had a GRE
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PreK - K
Artist of the Week - Jen Stark
Learn more about Contemporary Artist - Jen Stark! Comes with differentiated reading passages and questions for different grade levels or readers. * DOK numbers included!* Printable templates included!* Great for a substitute or a weekly Artist lesson!
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K - 6th
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Apples: An Inquiry Based Unit of Study
Increase student engagement and deepen understanding!
Do you want your students to explore, investigate, research, study, and pursue topics based on curiosity to increase their understanding of the world?
This Apples: Inquiry Based Unit of Study will help you do create a more engaged, self motivated, and collaborative group of little learners. Go beyond the “cute” apple activities and delve into answering the questions that students really are interested in. Students will work collaborativel
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PreK - 2nd
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Essential Questions for Music Poster Set
This essential question poster set includes 20 posters listing the essential questions from the new 2014 Core Standards for Music Education. They are a great way to display critical thinking questions for your students and yourself. You can also view & download the direct text of these essential questions online at the NCAS website. This product includes 20 essential questions posters printable in color and black and white. Posters can be printed in full sized 8.5x11 pages or quarter sized
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PreK - 8th
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Pablo Picasso Art Lesson, Puppy Artwork, Kindergarten to Grade 3
In this art lesson students will be creating an artwork of a puppy inspired by the style of artist Pablo Picasso. Students will explore making oil pastel marks in the style of Pablo Picasso, then will complete the artwork with watercolor paint. There is also an included reading and poem about Pablo Picasso to use as a hook and added information at an age appropriate level about the artist.This Artwork Resource was specially designed as an art activity, mixed media lesson to allow for your stud
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K - 3rd
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Step by Step drawings Animals A-Z (Animal Research)
These step by step directed animal drawings are a great way for students to use diagrams to independently create amazing pictures! These drawings build confidence and set the stage for students to write!! They go great with your thematic units, a quick little research project that incorporates technology, a whole class directed drawing lesson, in centers, or a great early finisher activity.This packet includes 26 different animal step by step drawings. One for each letter of the alphabet. Also i
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PreK - 3rd
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Genius Hour Starter Pack
Genius Hour is an awesome way to keep your students engaged as they grow their love of learning about topics that they are passionate about. This starter packet comes with everything you will need to begin Genius Hour in your classroom such as: - A parent letter to introduce Genius Hour (editable)- A HUGE list of possible topic questions to assist reluctant students- Genius Hour sample projects - Daily Genius Hour lesson breakdowns- Teacher Guide with lesson modeling example- FOUR Rubrics (edita
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K - 12th
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Keith Haring Art Lesson, Dog Artwork, Kindergarten to Grade 3
In this art lesson students will be creating a pop art styled dog inspired by the style of artist Keith Haring. Students will explore making marks the style of Keith Haring, then will complete the artwork with tempera paint. There is also an included reading and poem about Keith Haring.This Artwork Resource was specially designed as an art activity, mixed media lesson to allow for your students to develop their creative thinking skills and help them learn about and experience the style of artist
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K - 3rd
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Jean-Michel Basquiat Art Lesson Plan, Crown Artwork for K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade
In this art lesson students will be creating a crown inspired by the style of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Students will explore making styled, layered marks the style of Jean-Michel Basquiat. There is also an included reading about Jean-Michel Basquiat. Are you looking to explore art making with your students? Are you short on time or are facing a lack of materials? Are you needing a bit more confidence when it comes to teaching art? Look no further, because this is a complete, fully planned a
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K - 3rd
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IB PYP Picture Analysis Provocation Pack for Lower Grades
This ready-made bumper pack of concept-based provocation materials for IB PYP earlier years will save you a ton of time and have instant high engagement PYP teaching tools ready to go! No more hunting the internet for suitable images! This resource brings OVER 50 high engagement images, some with 3D and animation, for each IB PYP transdisciplinary theme, covering many of the related concepts. * SUPPORTS A CONCEPT-BASED APPROACH TO STUDENT-LED INQUIRY*The art of the provocation in any inquiry bas
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K - 2nd
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Famous Black Composers Posters - Black History Month Bulletin Board
Introducing our Famous Black Composers Posters collection: a must-have for any music classroom! This collection includes 10 of the greatest composers in music history, including Joseph Bologne, Scott Joplin, George Walker, and more. Each poster features a portrait of the composer, their name, date of birth, date of death, famous works, and era. Our Famous Black Composers' Posters are educational, visually stunning, and inspiring – perfect for decorating your music classroom or any space where yo
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PreK - 8th
*50% OFF* BACK TO SCHOOL BUNDLE 80 Essential Art History Classroom Resources
*********BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL 50% OFF**********ART HISTORY │ VISUAL ARTS │RESOURCES & POSTERS⫸ Research⫸ Classroom Decor⫸ Comprehension & LiteracyThis bundle contains 80 of my essential art history resources - perfect for teachers and students returning to the classroom!How you might use these resources in your new classroom:* Introduce key art movements, artists and artworks to students* Focus lessons on key artworks/movements* Create a class Art History timeline* Decorate your classr
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Moon ~ Mr. Moon, Are You Shrinking?
Moon ~ Mr. Moon, Are You Shrinking?* NEW PAGES ADDED!!This Moon Common Core research project addresses Common Core Standards for Research Writing.Through guided and supported research, the students will resolve any misconceptions that the Moon is changing its shape. They will learn that the moon doesn't shrink or grow!-Learn the Moon Phases and other Moon Facts-A pre-research page to assess students' current understanding or misconceptions about why the moon's shape seems to change-2 options fo
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K - 4th
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Frida Kahlo Biography and Questions
Like so many others, I am teaching online for the next couple of weeks due to the coronavirus. Here is a 3 page biography and questions simple enough for the elementary level.The biography is 2 pages long and very simple.I plan on providing the biography, as well as reading it aloud in a video.
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K - 3rd
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Black History Month Bulletin Board Poster Set - Famous Black Athletes Poster Set
Immerse yourself in the powerful legacy of athletic excellence with this Famous Black Athletes Poster Set. This collection pays homage to the most influential Black athletes who have transcended sports and left an indelible mark on history. Each poster is a testament to greatness, featuring a photo of the athlete and an inspiring quote that captures the essence of their determination and spirit. The athletes showcased are trailblazers who have shattered barriers and set new standards in their re
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K - 12th
Planet Research Project + STEM Challenge| A Model of the Solar System for NASA
Anyone else just LOVE teaching about the Solar System?Each year when this unit rolls around I get so excited! I am sharing some of my go-to STEM projects and hope they make the Solar System, studying the planets, and outer space come alive in your classroom.This activity is very low prep and so simple, you need very little - pick up some PlayDoh and plates from the Dollar Store, print off these resources pages and you'll be ready to BLAST OFF into this hands on science project.In this 30 page re
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K - 8th, Staff
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Brain Breaks! Using movement & exercise in class to get the BEST out of kids!
Super on SALE for a limited time!! :)Did you know physical activity is linked to better grades, more on-task behavior, less fidgeting, higher math fluency, less disruptions and social problems, a quieter class, better attendance, and greater cooperation, attitude, motivation, self control, memory, and attention? Sign me up for a class like that, right?!! :) Did you know the brain can only focus for about 15 minutes or take in 3-4 chunks of information before it needs a little time off to proce
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Website Research Skills | Text Features | K-1 | Input Output Computer Tools
Our K-1 students need to be taught a few online research skills to stay afloat in this fast-paced world of digital learning! This is a great lesson to help them grasp some basic computer concepts quickly. Within this lesson, they'll learn about:- Sorting tools into categories- What IS the Internet anyway?- Input and output devices- Online text features (Includes a drawing, photograph, map, chart, table, and diagram as well as the definitions for video and audio as it relates to resources.) T
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K - 1st
Owl Life Cycle Craft
Owl Life Cycle Craftivity Includes:6 owl Life cycle pocket chart cards5 8X10 Owl Life Cycle PostersOwl Life Cycle Craft (3 life cycle options)- Color life cycle- Color and read life cycle- Draw and read life cycle©Natasha's Crafts
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Life Cycle Crafts Bundle
BUNDLE Cubism & Pablo Picasso Full Unit Activity, Workbook & Doodle Map
ART HISTORY │ VISUAL ARTS │STUDY SKILLS⫸ Full Unit⫸ Research⫸ Visual note-takingIntroduce your students to Cubism! Cubism was an early 20th-century modern an early-20th-century art movement that revolutionized European painting and sculpture, and inspired related movements in music, literature and architecture. The famous artist Pablo Picasso was a key leader in this art movement.This bundle brings together all 3 of my resources on Cubism to create a full unit on this topic. Please see individua
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Vincent van Gogh Art Lesson Plan, Moon Artwork for K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade
In this art lesson students will be creating a moon inspired by the style of artist Vincent van Gogh. Students will explore making styled, layered marks the style of Vincent van Gogh with oil pastel. There is also an included reading about Vincent van Gogh. Are you looking to explore art making with your students? Are you short on time or are facing a lack of materials? Are you needing a bit more confidence when it comes to teaching art? Look no further, because this is a complete, fully planne
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K - 3rd
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NonFiction Research & STEM Animal/Engineering Bundle | K-2 {Digital & Print}
Do you need to add additional activities to your animal units? If the answer is yes, you need to give your students the chance to explore and research about animals with these Low Prep STEM activities. Students can research, plan, and create their own shelters to explore how animals survive. These Resources are updated for distance/virtual learning. The digital resources are included as a link to Google Classroom inside the downloaded PDF.As the product grows, prices will increase. Get the bundl
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PreK - 2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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