6th grade critical thinking math research for Easel Activities

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Problem Solving

One vital aspect of being a successful reporter is learning how and where to find factual information. With this activity, middle school and high school students will use any source that they can, i.e. the internet, the telephone, in-person interviews, etc., to figure out the needed information. An answer key is included. This product offers students the chance to exhibit a number of reporting skills. Although I use this activity for a Journalism 1 class, teachers could also use this in any l

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Research, Handouts

Also included in: Journalism Activities & Lessons Bundle: Beginning & Advanced Students

How to Spot Fake News Websites Activity Cards

Created by

Metacognitive Teacher

Equip your students with essential digital literacy skills using our carefully curated set of 15 interactive how to spot fake news websites activity cards. Designed specifically for elementary students, these cards will guide them in identifying and debunking fake news on the internet. Take the first step in combating misinformation and nurturing responsible digital citizens. Benefits:✅ Cultivate Critical Thinking: Foster a generation of critical thinkers who question information sources and mak

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Research, Activities

CCSS:

SL.5.1

, SL.5.1a

, SL.5.1d

, SL.5.2

, CCRA.R.1

...

Also included in: Fake News Elementary Activity Cards & Worksheet Bundle

NGS 5-ESS2-2 Water on Earth

Created by

Suzanne's Classroom

This product provides supplemental resources that address concepts related to describing and graphing the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.The product includes the breakdown by percentages of the categories of water found on earth. It further breaks down each category into subcategories. For each, students are asked to graph the percentages. There is also a research opportunity related to drink

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Graphing, Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Research, Activities, Centers

NGSS:

5-ESS2-2

Also included in: Next Generation Science: Earth Science Bundle 5-ESS1-3

Trip Planning Using Decimals and Percents Project Based Learning

Created by

A Math Mission by Lisa Yeip

Students get to plan a trip to an amusement park! Students use the internet, and their knowledge of money, decimals, percents (sales tax), and unit rate to plan a very detailed trip that includes hotel, transportation, meal planning and more. My students raved about this project! They loved the opportunity to use their knowledge to do something fun! In addition, one student mentioned how she didn't realize that planning a vacation took this much effort. Be sure to leave a review for TpT cre

Subjects:

Arithmetic, Decimals, Math

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Research, Projects, Assessment

CCSS:

ONE DOLLAR WORDS 2.0 Critical Thinking Because of Mr. Terupt Extension

Created by

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Math

ONE DOLLAR WORDS 2.0 Critical Thinking Challenge continues the fun and learning from ONE DOLLAR WORDS Freebie with 45 new clues. One Dollar Words are any words that have a value of exactly $1 when the letters are added together using these values: a = 1¢, b = 2¢, ... z = 26¢. The true value is in all the skills your kiddos will practice while engaged with this unit. ONE DOLLAR WORDS combine computation with vocabulary development, grammar with research, and editing with Higher Order Thinking

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Research, GATE, Centers

Also included in: ONE DOLLAR WORDS BUNDLE I Critical Thinking Because of Mr. Terupt Extension

Volcanoes STEM Activities Challenges STEAM Science Project Based Learning

Created by

Promoting Success

In this STEM/STEAM volcano activities packet, you will receive printable worksheets and graphic organizers to help guide your students in using science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics while learning about volcanoes. NOTE: Students will need to research volcanoes with classroom or or online resources.The STEAM pages are open ended for a project-based learning approach, so students may choose Hawaii. Students will decide on their own a specific volcano project, objective and pro

Subjects:

Math, Science, Writing

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Research, Projects

Internet Scavenger Hunt Webquest Activity: Math in the Real World - 50 Facts

Created by

Whyplanteaching

This inquiry-based learning WebQuest is designed to enrich students' scholastic journey by providing a thought-provoking and engaging internet scavenger hunt focused on mathematics. This latest edition of the Internet scavenger series is designed to help students learn essential mathematical facts while developing vital skills of critical thinking, problem-solving, and comprehension.Google FormsAs a seasoned educator, I am thrilled to offer you this meticulously designed Webquest scavenger hunt

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Research, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included

Argument or Persuasive Writing Research Notebook

Created by

Just Add Students

Argument and Persuasive Writing Notebook for Research • Middle school no prep notebook that will help your students stay organized when they're researching topics to argue or persuade. Use for writing, debate, or oral presentations. Step-by-step graphic organizers guide students through choosing and narrowing a topic, collecting research, and organizing their argument. This resource includes: → Idea generator "What should I write about?" → Narrow your topic funnel. Help students get that t

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.1

, W.7.1

, W.8.1

, W.9-10.1

Persuasive Essay and Public Issues Scaffolded Unit +Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7

Created by

Smarter Teaching K-8

Explore the World of Persuasive Writing with this Scaffolded "Public Issues and Constitutional Beliefs" Essay Unit. This comprehensive writing unit was featured in the TPT newsletter. It combines the art of persuasive essay writing with public issues encouraging students to be informed citizens.Key Resources Include:Sample Public Issues Essay: A model for student inspiration.Four Anchor Charts: Covering Persuasive Essays (2), Public Issues, and Constitutional Beliefs.Cover for the Student Materi

Subjects:

Civics, Critical Thinking, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Research, Printables, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6

Thanksgiving Activities, Logic Puzzles, Research, Writing in Print or Digital

Created by

Catch My Products

Do you need fun ideas centered around Thanksgiving that can be printed or used virtually? Engage and challenge bright students with these standards-based Thanksgiving Activities. This product is loaded with fun activities to get your gifted and talented or bright students thinking during the month of November. Find puzzles, Inferencing, writing, and research activities to interest even reluctant learners in grades 3 - 6. Click HERE to save 25% with the Year Long Bundle.Save 30% off the price of

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Thanksgiving

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Logic Puzzles and Brain Teaser Activities for Critical Thinking Year Round

Journalism Movie: "good night, and good luck" Notes and Activity

Created by

Critical Thinking, Other (Specialty), Writing-Expository

This product offers students a chance to research and discuss some of the people and events from the McCarthy Era for study prior to the viewing of the movie, "good night, and good luck". It also includes eight open-ended questions for post-viewing discussions. Twentieth Century United States History and United States Government teachers could augment a study of the 1950's with this movie.However teachers choose to use this product, it raises some interesting comparing and contrasting the middle

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Research, Handouts

Also included in: Journalism Activities & Lessons Bundle: Beginning & Advanced Students

Journalism Research and Interviewing Activity: Finding Sources and Facts

Created by

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Writing

In order for students to become credible journalists who produce effective news stories, they must learn how to ferret out the sources and the facts that they need for their stories. For this activity, "Journalism - Research and Interviewing Activity," Middle and High School student journalists focus on Who to interview and What questions to ask. Although they receive very basic facts for each scenario outlined in Activity 1, their job is to consider what information they would need to write an

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Research, Activities

Also included in: Journalism Activities & Lessons Bundle: Beginning & Advanced Students

2024 Paris Olympics Activity Pack

Created by

Phyllis Haley

The countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics is on! Prepare your students this school year with this product.Part I: ResearchGaining background knowledge through research prepares our students to connect with the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Graphic organizers, research links, and examples contribute to your class gaining Olympic insights for a positive experience in the summer of 2024. Includes:- About the Olympics- About the Paralympics- Timelines (Olympics and Paralympics)- Venn Diagrams (Summ

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Informational Text, Poetry

Grades:

2nd - 7th

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

ONE DOLLAR WORDS FREEBIE Critical Thinking Because of Mr. Terupt Extension

Created by

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving

ONE DOLLAR WORDS are any words that have a value of exactly $1 when the letters are added together using these values: a = 1¢, b = 2¢, ... z = 26¢. The true value is in all the skills your kiddos will practice while engaged with this unit. ONE DOLLAR WORDS combine computation with vocabulary development, grammar with research, and editing with Higher Order Thinking Skills. Use this unit as an extension activity for Rob Buyea's book, Because of Mr. Terupt. This resource is also available digit

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Another Adventure in 7th Grade

School Improvement Project: Shark Tank Style - Project Based Learning

Created by

Here's a great resource to use for an independent inquiry-based project that could be used for so many age groups. In this project based learning activity, students are asked to think critically about the challenges they face every day at school, and consider what THEY could do to be a part of the solution! Students are asked to identify stakeholders, conduct interviews around the school, perform a SWOT analysis on their different proposals, and then, shark tank style: make their pitch to the "i

Subjects:

Business, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

SL.6.4

, SL.7.1c

, CCRA.SL.4

Real World Math: Math Project Based Learning Mini-Unit for Gifted or Whole Class

Created by

Grace Under Pressure

This personal math research project is a great way to try math project based learning in your grade 5-8 class. You can use it with your whole class or use it for your gifted students as an enrichment or extension project.Each student chooses a topic of interest and answers a math question about it after step-by-step mini lessons teach them how.The unit takes students through the step-by-step process using an example: How much water is needed to fill an ice rink for the NHL?The 7 steps are:o Topi

Subjects:

Applied Math, Gifted and Talented, Math

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Research, Projects, Unit Plans

CCSS:

MP1

, MP4

, MP5

Also included in: STEM Projects Bundle: 4 Engaging Middle School Science Projects with 2 FREEBIES

ONE DOLLAR WORDS 7.0 Critical Thinking Because of Mr. Terupt Extension

Created by

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving

You will really cash in when you get ONE DOLLAR WORDS 7.0 Critical Thinking Challenge. One Dollar Words are any words that have a value of exactly $1 when the letters are added together using these values: a = 1¢, b = 2¢, ... z = 26¢. This unit combines language skills, research skills, vocabulary development, and cooperative learning. Use this unit as an extension activity for Rob Buyea's book, Because of Mr. Terupt. It can be a whole group activity, a learning center, or a research activity

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Also included in: ONE DOLLAR WORDS BUNDLE II Critical Thinking Because of Mr. Terupt Extension

Research Skills Worksheet

Created by

Catch My Products

Make researching fun and challenging with these engaging Research Analogies. This library activity includes 20 analogies with a missing part that is perfect for developing critical thinking skills while using the Internet. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for centers or even substitute days. Click HERE to save 25% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.This is an effective way to get students thinking. They will love doing research a

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Research, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.10

, RI.5.10

, RI.6.10

, W.4.7

, W.4.10

...

Also included in: Research Skills Worksheets for Library Lessons Word Analogies Print or Digital

Journalism: SLANTED: Analyzing and Writing the News: Lessons and Activities

Created by

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Journalism: SLANTED ANALYZING & WRITING THE NEWSHow do people know if print and broadcast media truthfully presents the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How in local, national, and international situations with Facts, not Opinions? Reporters viewpoints should be saved for Opinion/Editorial pages and Columnists, but often they seep into the whole paper, especially the hard news sections. Since every person holds a selective perspective, understandably, all verbal and written communication co

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Research, Printables

Also included in: Journalism Activities & Lessons Bundle: Beginning & Advanced Students

ONE DOLLAR WORDS 5.0 Critical Thinking Because of Mr. Terupt Extension

Created by

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving

You will really cash in when you get ONE DOLLAR WORDS 5.0. This unit continues the fun of ONE DOLLAR WORDS with 90 new clues! If you are not familiar with ONE DOLLAR WORDS, they are words which equal exactly $1 when the value of the letters are added together. The values are a = 1¢, b = 2¢, ... z = 26¢. ONE DOLLAR WORDS is not simply math computation. It combines language skills, research skills, vocabulary development, and cooperative learning. Use this unit as an extension activity for R

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, U.S. History

Also included in: ONE DOLLAR WORDS BUNDLE II Critical Thinking Because of Mr. Terupt Extension

Linked Unit Study I Jennifer Chambliss Bertman Book Scavenger I Print & Digital

Created by

A Nest in the Rocks

This resource contains vocabulary activities, discussion questions, and writing prompts based on Jennifer Chambliss Bertman's Book Scavenger. The questions are meant to be open-ended to encourage discussion. Because of this, there is rarely a “right” answer. There are also science, math, history, baking, engineering, literacy and biography activities, all meant to further and deepen your students’ understanding of the culture of San Francisco in modern times while practicing basic writing ski

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Research Skills Elementary

Created by

Catch My Products

Make researching fun and challenging with these engaging Research Analogies. This library activity includes 15 analogies with a missing part that is perfect for developing critical thinking skills while using the Internet. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for centers or even substitute days. Click HERE to save 25% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.This is an effective way to get students thinking. They will love doing research a

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Research, Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.4.10

, RI.5.10

, RI.6.10

, W.4.7

, W.4.10

...

Also included in: Research Skills Worksheets for Library Lessons Word Analogies Print or Digital

ONE DOLLAR WORDS 6.0 Critical Thinking Because of Mr. Terupt Extension

Created by

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving

ONE DOLLAR WORDS 6.0 is packed with value. This unit continues the fun of the previous ONE DOLLAR WORDS products with 90 new clues! This unit of study is not simply math computation. ONE DOLLAR WORDS combines language skills, research skills, vocabulary development, grammar, and cooperative learning. Higher Order Thinking Skills are honed.Use this unit as an extension activity for Rob Buyea's book, Because of Mr. Terupt. It can be a whole group activity, a learning center, or a research act

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types: