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Kindergarten critical thinking instructional technology research
Technology Essential Questions Posters
28 Essential Questions- one for each sub-standard of the International Society for Technology Education Standards for Students. Ideal for helping to inspire technology-infused project based learning in your classroom. As of 7/16/16 these have been fully updated for the 2016 ISTE Standards for Students.
(Read this blog post for how I use these in my classroom). The best part about these essential questions is that they can be used with any subject area and any age level (you might have to defin
Grades:
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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All About Zoo Animals Research Project-with QR codes
This zoo animal research non-fiction unit is a great way to implement informative writing and research skills in your class. This unit is also great for digital learning/distance learning. We house our QR codes in video.link!In this unit students will:*Use animal posters to scan QR codes to watch videos about each animal.*Fill out graphic organizers with information they have learned in the videos.*Use the handwriting paper to write a report on the animal. *Use the mini book to record facts ab
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: All About Animals QR Research Projects
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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Grades:
PreK - K
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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Zoo Animal QR Codes
Looking for a way to help your young students research animals in a 21st Century classroom? This packet contains 50+ QR Codes that will allow your students to learn about 16 different zoo animals.Students can use these codes to learn facts and observe zoo animals in their habitats. QR codes are ideal for young children doing research projects on animals. They can watch entertaining and educational videos/cartoons about a variety of animals at the scan of a code!!Each QR Code leads to an educa
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PreK - 3rd
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Computer Basics Booklets and Videos Bundle
This is a bundle of the eBooks and Videos for Computer Basics booklets. 14 PDF eBooks, 14 .mp4 files of me reading the eBooks (screencasts), and 14 sets of comprehension questions and graphic organizers. TOPICS INCLUDED:Parts of a ComputerComputersThe InternetWeb PagesOperating SystemsHow a Mouse WorksUsing a Mouse or TrackpadUsing a KeyboardHistory of ComputersInputs and OutputsParts Inside a ComputerTaking Care of a ComputerEmailDigital File StoragePlease see each individual resource for the f
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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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Computer Lab Data: Skill Expectations
As a new computer lab teacher, I found myself asking what ability level should I expect from my students? I was afraid to plan a lesson without knowing if the given grade level would be able to master the skill. Because of this, I compiled several years of data to outline what skills I expect students to be able to complete at a given grade level.This product data consists of the following categories of expectations: General Skills, Typing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft E
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K - 6th
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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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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
Grades:
K - 1st
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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Grades:
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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Halloween 4-in-1 Critical and Creative Thinking Bundle for Gifted and Enrichment
Fly into critical and creative thinking in your science and math/ logic curriculum! Your students' higher-order thinking skills will SOAR during the Halloween season with this HUGE 4-in-1 bundle! Bundle Includes these 4 products: (click links for details and previews)1) Goin’ Batty! Research Activity Menu for Gifted or Enrichment 2) Spider Sleuth! Creepy Crawly Research Activity Menu for Gifted and Enrichment 3)Halloween Logic Puzzle for Young and Gifted Thinkers!4) Halloween Headlines Mystery!
Grades:
PreK - 6th
$45,000 Technology Grant
I have had over 50 funded grants. This three paragraph succinct letter to a politician is funding the school library with more desktops, a Smartboard and other technology. Components of the proposal include statistical information in a structured and formatted manner.
Purchase of this proposal will allow continued email contact and support from me in order to see your proposal to fruition. The larger the grant, the more structured the proposal needs to be. This must have resource will serve as
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Mini Reading Projects Unit (10 Projects)
This Unit was created to showcase a variety of ways you can assess student's reading comprehension skills, critical thinking skills and creative processing for grades 1st-6th. You can easily print these forms and use them OR you can alter/recreate to meet your specific classroom needs.
In this unit you will get these 10 Mini Reading Projects:
Book Review Bookmark, Flower Book Report, Imaginative Line Art, Character Bio-Poem, Hero Poster, WANTED POSTER, Word Splash, History Flash Cards, Pictu
Grades:
K - 7th
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Indigenous Peoples Research Menu for Gifted, Enrichment and Differentiation
Enhance your social studies and language arts curriculum with critical and creative thinking! Your students' higher-order thinking skills will bloom as they research various Indigenous Peoples to complete their choice of 8 motivating research activities. Social Studies and Language Arts integrated, including research websites and categories. Perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime! This 17 page menu packet includes 3 levels of difficulty (coded), diverse multiple intelligences/learning styles, and 5
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K - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday Menu Bundle for Critical & Creative Thinking!
Flurry of Winter Research Gifted/Enrichment Menu: Sled Dogs, Inuits, MLK & More!
Want differentiation made easy? Try an activity menu! This 19 page menu packet includes 3 levels of difficulty and multiple intelligences/learning styles. SAVE $$$ by buying my bundle of 3 Winter Enrichment Menus here (includes this one)! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sensational-Set-of-3-Winter-Enrichment-Menus-966786All the forms you need are included for all 8 activities! Ready-to-go including: Terms of UseTeacher information and hintsWinter Activity MenuWebsites for researchMart
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K - 8th
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Also included in: Multitude of Menus! Enrichment Bundle
An IB PYP Research Skills Christmas Village Project for Little Kids
Bring research skills into practice for your lower grades with this highly-engaging, concept based activity that is perfect for any IB PYP or inquiry-based classroom. You have EVERYTHING (map, images, text, graphic organisers) you need in this complete research based inquiry project to explicitly teach the fundamental research skills and enable student agency as the children are learning collaboratively. It ends with a fun, eye-catching display of traditional global Christmas characters that the
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K - 3rd
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Early Research Project: Insects
Project Objectives:
-Students will use a nonfiction resource to locate information about an insect.
-Students will take notes.
-Students will cite their sources.
-Students will create a product that shares their learning with others.
Materials included: Common Core connections for K-2nd grades, connections to AASL Standards, description of this project in my library, 4 lesson plans, 10 final project ideas, 17 labeled insect note sheets, 2 blank note sheets for customization, all note sheets ar
Grades:
K - 3rd
Sensational Set of 3 Winter Menus for Critical & Creative Thinking!
Want differentiation made easy? Try an activity menu! This 67 page bundle includes ALL THREE of these popular Winter Enrichment menus (save $$$$ when you buy all 3 bundled instead of separately!) :
• Holidays Around the World Menu (http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holidays-Around-the-World-Gifted-or-Enrichment-Menu-for-K-5-432039)
• Flurry of Winter Research Menu (http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Flurry-of-Winter-Research-GiftedEnrichment-Menu-Iditarod-Inuits-and-More-51
Grades:
K - 8th
Martin Luther King Jr. Craftivity, Quote Project, Reflection
This craftivity is a hands-on approach to reflect on the meaning of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and message. Students will learn through studying his quote, "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." Use this project to generate class discussion about how each of us can still carry out his message today. Comes in three colors, and also black and white so students can design their own.
For the complete Martin Luther King Flipbook Research Project and Activit
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K - 3rd
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Inquiry Research in the Library - No Prep "I Wonder" Questioning
Looking for end of year no prep activities? Have you noticed your students struggling to write questions during the inquiry research process? Inquiry based research is an important part of a strong future ready library program and in meeting the new AASL standards.This complete introduction to writing quality questions will prepare your primary students for inquiry based research. Students will learn the definition of inquiry, identify the three features of a question, learn to use I Wonder W
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K - 3rd
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Community Helpers Critical Thinking - Preschool Language and Social Studies
This occupation booklet is a great way to see what your students already know about occupations, or to evaluate what they learned during your occupation unit. The pages in the booklet ask children to answer two kinds of questions; What does this professional do, and what supplies do they need to complete their job?
These questions are designed to encourage children to think critically and consider two step questions. If you like this product please be sure to check out my Community Scavenger
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Grades:
PreK - K
Levels of Understanding Flip Cards
These flip cards are perfect for younger students to begin practicing self-assessment during whole group or small group. These flip cards also help teachers see how each individual child is doing during independent work.
These cards are easy to understand with kid-friendly language, matching colors and clip art to match each saying. Make a class set and have students keep in their pencil box for easy access, or create a small group set and help students begin to identify their levels of underst
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PreK - 3rd
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