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50 MORE Printables for Early Finishers & Enrichment
Keeping your fast finishers and enrichment students engaged just got easier! Never again hear a student say, "I'm done, what do I do now?" Although these are easy prep printables for you, they provide more than just fill in the blank busy work for your students.
This set of activities is based upon one my most highly rated, best selling products. You can see the first set of 50 printables
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Inside you will find critical and creative thinking activities for a wide range and ability of stud
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1st - 4th
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Inquiry and Research - A Student-Choice Guided Unit | Project-Based Learning
Inquiry-Based Learning: A thorough, guided system to help teach your students how to inquire, tune in, find out, reflect and present their findings. FOR ANY TOPIC.
What Is Inquiry-Based Learning?
Inquiry-Based teaching is a response to our current ‘knowledge based’ society and allows for effective and engaging teaching. Inquiry-Based Learning not about finding facts. Rather, it is about researching and answering questions or solving issues. It is a method of learning where students explore the
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4th - 7th
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Indigenous People in the Past A Collaborative Research Project
Teach your students in this twist on the jigsaw method about how the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people in Canada connect to the land as part of their belief system historically. Students will research the ways of life in the past and consider how they have changed over time.This engaging research project includes:a full lesson to help your students understand how geographical location impacts cultures both in the past and present.a Google Slides version so most of the project can be done di
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
6th Grade Reading Projects, Enrichment For the Entire Year, PDF and Digital!
6th Grade Reading Enrichment Research Projects for the Entire Year! Thirty-two weekly non-fiction reading enrichment projects in which students research topics and then answer the follow-up questions. The questions, not only check for comprehension of the topic researched, but review common reading text structures such as: tone, mood, theme, compare/contrast, plot, symbolism and more. Aligned to most 6th grade reading curriculum including STAAR/CCSS. Great for early finishers and as a challenge
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6th
Edgar Allan Poe Escape Room: Learn about Poe's Life & His Literary Works
Looking for an interesting way to introduce Edgar Allan Poe to your students? Check out this engaging escape room that will have your students learning about Edgar Allan Poe's life, theories surrounding his death, his short stories, and two of his poems as they think critically and work collaboratively to solve 5 different clues. What's Included:► Step-by-step instructions► Hint cards► 5 well-designed puzzles to solve► Self-checking Google form► Clue labels (optional)► Congratulations certifica
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Print & Digital Escape
Debate for Kids & Tweens (Tips, Outlines, Rubrics & Other Resources)
Teaching students to debate is not just for debate teachers!Attention all 4th-8th grade ELA, social studies, and speech communication teachers! Debate for KIDS & TWEENS is a great way to improve your student's argumentation, organization, writing, research, interpersonal and group communication skills.This file includes the following resources to simplify the complicated world of debate AND to make learning (and arguing) FUN:Page 1 Table of contentsPage 2 Notes for the teacherPage 3
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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
4th Grade Science Projects, Weekly Research All Year, PDF and Digital!
No-Prep! Thirty-two science weekly enrichment projects in which students research engaging topics and then answer the follow-up questions. The questions, not only provide an authentic way for students to broaden their depth of science knowledge in a natural way, but they reinforce basic science grade level standards. For example: when studying a rainforest; the students will research the climate, habitat, natural resources and other attributes to research the answers to interesting hot topic que
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4th
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Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources Project Bundle
Two dynamic renewable and nonrenewable energy sources projects. Student will apply research skills to learn about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and then apply their knowledge to help a fictional community decide which two energy sources are best for their town. These projects put students in charge of their learning and keep them motivated with real life scenarios while improving their critical thinking, persuasive writing, and public speaking skills, and research skills. Minimal p
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
The Crucible Engaging Activities - 12 Pre-Reading & Post-Reading Tasks
Looking for some fun, unique, and engaging activities to supplement The Crucible? These activities are perfect for learning background information before reading the play and assessing students' understanding after studying the play.Pre-reading activities include:❶ A history video viewing guide that corresponds with Salem Witch Trials documentary from the History Channel with answer key.❷ a handout where students determine which information is true, false, or simply opinionated about the history
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9th - 12th
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Website Evaluation - CAKE
Time for research? Help your 3rd and 4th grade students understand website evaluation by teaching my simple C.A.K.E. model. Soon, your kids will be able to spot elements of dependable, trustworthy resources for their research tasks.During the lesson, you and your students will consider an informational text entry to see whether or not it is:✅Current✅Accurate✅Kid-Friendly, and ✅Easy-to-Use. They'll also investigate to determine whether or not a web author is truly the expert on cake that she appe
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in: Website Evaluation Bundle - CAKE
Genius Hour Digital Activity
Are you looking to use Genius Hour in a digital format with your upper elementary and middle school students in the classroom? Your students will be engaged in an exciting journey to become an expert on a topic they are passionate about. Genius Hour is intended to engage even your most difficult students because it allows them a choice in their learning. Genius Hour is designed to engage all to become passionate learners. Students will type directly on the documents themselves.Download our previ
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Upper Elementary Digital Activity Bundle for Google
Students Debate! A Comprehensive Project for High School Students
Students Debate! is the result of years of debate coaching and English teaching. The project has taken the thinking, researching, writing, and speaking skills used by Southview High School, a consistent qualifier to the National Forensic League U.S. Debate Tournament, and brought them to the high school classroom. The skills that have lead to students on debate teams around the nation gaining admission to top colleges is here for your English language arts or social studies classroom.
The S
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9th - 12th
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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3rd Grade Science TEKS Projects, STAAR Prep Research Projects! PDF and Digital!
Ready-to-Go Research Projects for the 3rd Grade Science TEKS! With this resource, you'll find 40 engaging, creative and fun enrichment research projects aligned to the Texas 3rd Grade Science Texas TEKS. The projects allow students to think outside of the box when they research topics for specific answers. From researching why unique devices will float and others will not, how soil is formed from weathering rocks, the workings of sound energy or researching a food chain in the desert ecosystem
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3rd
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UPDATED Women's History Month Biography Research Project- Exploding Box Project
Updated to now include Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala HarrisMarch is the time of year to celebrate all of the accomplishments women have made around the world. This Women's History Month project is sure to your engage students and assist them with the research process. Included in this resource:Step by step instructions explaining how to prepare and cut the pop-up box. A video tutorial is linked for assembling and creating your pop-up box.53 different Notable Women to choose from in co
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3rd - 6th
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Inquiry-Based Biography Research Project
Inquiry-based learning is a student-centered and teacher-guided instructional approach. It empowers students to become critical thinkers. It increases students’ ability to develop a deep understanding of content while increasing students’ intellectual engagement.
Students start by thinking of important people they would like to research and why. Then, students pose questions about their research subject. Students go through the research process by finding sources and information about the
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4th - 8th
Self-Directed Project-Based Learning Lesson Plan for High School Psychology
Are you looking for project based learning lesson plans for high school psychology that are engaging, fun, and lead to deep and meaningful learning experiences for all? This self-directed project based learning experience is all of that and then some.Each student will choose one psychologist, either historical or present-day, and design and lead their own project-based learning experience around that psychologist. They will work within the community, complete an authentic final product of their
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Mid-Level Experience High School Project-Based Learning Bundle
Computer Based & Online Genius Hour Bundle
This bundle includes all you will need to implement a successful Genius Hour / 20% Time / Passion Projects / Personalized Learning experience. This somewhat paperless bundle allows for students to post research, ask questions, and complete the entire Genius Hour project online.
Bundle Includes:
- Google Site editable template for Genius Hour (allows all notes, resources, feedback etc. to be in one place)
- Student & Teacher-Friendly video and picture tutorials for site usage
- Genius Hou
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Create-A-Game! Planning Packet for Research Products for Advanced Students
One of my best sellers! The Create-A-Game Planning Packet for Enrichment/ Research Products is for ANY research topic! Your advanced or gifted students, or even your fast finishers, can "show what they know" in a unique, fun way! My students have been creating their own games for years…this packet is the end result of the lessons, guidelines, and many details I helped them include in their original games. This planning packet includes a 14 page detailed checklist to guide students through the s
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1st - 9th
Arab American Heritage Month Bulletin Board Posters
Celebrate the rich contributions of Arab Americans to society with our beautifully designed Arab American Heritage Month Poster Set. This collection showcases the impactful stories of notable individuals such as Rashida Tlaib, a political trailblazer, and Ahmed Zewail, a Nobel laureate whose scientific discoveries have global significance. The set also features cultural icons like Paula Abdul, whose achievements in entertainment have captivated millions, and pioneering engineer Jerrier A. Haddad
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Not Grade Specific
Family Tree Research Project - Independent Assessment
The Family Tree Research Project includes instructions for each activity, 20 family history interview research questions, individual Family Member Fact Cards, and a student reflection paper assignment. The project includes plan sheets for the visual display projects and reflection paper featuring guiding questions for student success.The Family Tree Research Project features informational writing, speaking and listening, and active research in order for students to apply their skills and invest
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7th - 12th
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Online Research Skills PowerPoint Lessons for Successful Research Projects
This Online Research Skills unit includes important lessons and activities for any research or inquiry project in elementary or middle school. The lessons lead students through topics such as searching, evaluating websites and resources, plagiarism, bibliographies, and much more.What you get:27-slide PowerPoint Slide lessons covering:Finding Just Right InformationKeyword and Boolean SearchingWebsite Evaluation lessons and activitiesBibliography and Plagiarism InformationPDF version included for
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3rd - 9th
Also included in: Research Skills for Successful Research Projects Bundle
Science Debate - Zoos (The Great Debate Series: Science Matters)
The Zoo Debate asks students to debate the question: "Are zoos beneficial for animals?"This download includes the following: 8 Fictional Character Cards (student roles) - 4 characters are FOR the topic and 4 characters are AGAINST the topicStudent Worksheets - whether actively debating or in the audience, students will need to research the topic, generate questions, and determine if sources are credibleTeacher Guide - offers debate-style options, objectives, and keys to running a successful de
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Great Debate: Science Matters Bundle
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