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8th grade critical thinking research $5-10
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:â–º Step-by-step instructionsâ–º Hint cardsâ–º 5 well-designed puzzles to solveâ–º Self-checking Google formâ–º Clue labels (optional)â–º Congratulations certifica
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â 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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4th - 8th
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
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
Grades:
4th - 8th
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
Grades:
1st - 9th
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
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Also included in:Â 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:Â The Great Debate: Science Matters Bundle
Science Debate - Mission to Mars (The Great Debate Series: Science Matters)
The Mission to Mars Debate asks students to debate the question: "Should we send a human mission to Mars?"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 runn
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â The Great Debate: Science Matters Bundle
Personal Finance: Investing in Real Estate - This Flippin Project
This project introduces students to real estate investing related to flipping houses. Students will complete 4 assignments related to real estate investing about house flipping. This self-directed project encompasses many learning modalities. Students can work independently or in small groups. I have been running this exact project for years, and each year I make changes to reflect current market conditions. This bundle starts with helping students develop foundational knowledge of real estate a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Social Media Research Project - 100% Editable
This resource is 100% EDITABLE using Microsoft PowerPoint. You can add, subtract, or modify any of the content to suit the needs of your students. Great for differentiation!Empower your students to analyze the impact of social media in today's society.In 2017, there were about 2.5 billion people using social media worldwide with this amount only expected to increase in the future. People use social media to quickly and easily talk to, connect with, and share things with others. For this assignme
Grades:
5th - 12th
Science Debate - Plastic Ban (The Great Debate Series: Science Matters)
The Plastic Ban Debate asks students to debate the question: "Should plastic bags and packaging be banned?"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 run
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â The Great Debate: Science Matters Bundle
Neurodiversity Awareness Activity | Autism Acceptance Month Research & Coloring
Embrace the spirit of Neurodiversity Awareness Month with our engaging project designed to celebrate the unique talents and contributions of neurodivergent individuals. Perfect for classrooms or homeschooling, this project encourages students to conduct simple research on famous figures from the past and present who exhibited neurodivergent characteristics. Through identifying these traits and exploring their impact, students gain insight into the diverse experiences of neurodivergent individual
Grades:
7th - 10th
Climate Change and Global Warming Project
Complete climate change and global warming research project! Student centered and choice centeredIncludes: Detailed instructions with topic ideas for students to choose fromDetailed research guide with questions that pertain to all topic choicesDetailed "learning menu" of student choice presentation ideasSample Lesson Plans Vocabulary words
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Science Fair Student Lab Notebook & Process Forms
Science Fair Student Lab Notebook and Process Forms
This is it! This will help your students every step of the way as they prepare for the annual science fair. It takes students through the idea and brainstorm process, and follows them all the way to the display and judging. The lab notebook will help keep your class organized as you venture into the hectic world of science fair. Many of the sheets can also be utilized for science labs and inquiry-based experiments and research. All forms
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4th - 8th
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Alcohol and Drug Research (9 DAYS) MY #1 PRODUCT!! (Student FAVORITE)
14 DIFFERENT DRUGS LISTED!! This can be used for distance learning as well. Why is this my #1 product? At the end of each semester on my student feedback sheet this is the #1 project that kids put as their "favorite project/activity" in class. The best posters get displayed in the hallway so students are eager to work hard, also other staff members and school employees can see what you're doing in your class. Being that they must intensely research their drug it is extremely beneficial and requi
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7th - 12th
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Civil War Project PBL Faces of War with over 1200 Images!
This comprehensive civil war project follows BIE PBL guidelines. It includes teacher instructions, a student packet, and over 1200 Civil War images from the Library of Congress!
Course: US History - Grades 7-12
Common Core: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.3 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.5 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.6 CCSS.ELA- LITERACY.CCRA.W.7 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.8 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.9
Student role: Tell the story of an unnamed Civil War soldier on both sides of the
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7th - 12th
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Meet Norman, the Neanderthal
"Ohhh, you're such a, such a - Neanderthal !" used to be a major diss on a person. Now, though, thanks to a variety of research projects around the world over the past decade or so, we've learned much, much more about this near-'relative' of Homo sapiens - and it turns out they'd 'got game', much more so than previously thought. In this product your students will learn about 6 different aspects about their lives that were heretofore unknown or not well understood; their task will be to expand on
Grades:
7th - 9th
Middle School Analogies 1-5 Bundle
How many times do we just want our students to think? Analogies are a great way to develop cognitive thought and decision making, as well as, vocabulary and test preparation development.This worksheet includes 5 worksheets with 10 analogies each in the categories of Person/Area of Interest, Thing/Place or Location, Female/Male, Thing/Outer Covering, and Group/Type or Member. Save money by buying all five in a bundle.Analogies always read blank (:) is to blank :: as blank (:) is to blank. Finding
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6th - 9th
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Immigration to Canada: Eastern European and Southeast Asian Experiences
This activity invites students to form small groups, select (or be assigned) one of the many countries from which immigrants came to Canada, and explore the experience of early immigration. They will research the culture and immigration experience of their country, create artifacts their family may have brought to their new home, create something to share the experience of living in a new country, and present their findings to the class. The method for doing this is deliberately open-ended but c
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5th - 8th
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Invasive Species Project Template
google slides template for project making recommendations to FWS on how to deal with invasive species. Understanding life science, build critical thinking skills, practice problem-solving and oral presentation skills with this project. Use for science, presentation, writing skillsColorful and fully editableRubric, note-catcher, directions, and research links also listed on TPT
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Invasive Species Project and Presentation Pack
Consumer Math Car Buying Project
This project requires students to research 16 important topics before buying a vehicle: price of tags and insurance, loan percentage rates, sales tax, miles per gallon, consumer safety ratings, etc. This project is particularly pertinent to eighth graders and high school students. Students complete poster, journals, oral presentations, and a self-evaluation of the project. A sample evaluation is included as well as a variety of activities for meeting the needs of special students.
By Math Fan
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8th - 11th
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Revolutionary War - Project Based Learning
Have your students learn about the the important people, battles and documents of the Revolutionary War in a way that gives them choice and makes them accountable for their learning.
Students will research people, events, and documents of the Revolutionary War and will answer the following essential question: What were three key elements (people, battles, documents, etc) that helped America win the Revolutionary War?
Students will have the option to present their info via trading cards, iMovie,
Grades:
5th - 8th
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