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Middle school critical thinking ELA test prep research for Microsoft PowerPoint
Research Skills | Asking Questions | Source Analysis | Text Citations
Following on from the success of our GOOGLE SEARCH like a BOSS resource, this unit builds a deep understanding of how to RESEARCH INFORMATION FROM ANY SOURCE so that students ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, EVALUATE INFORMATION and then reference it correctly through Citations.It provides OVER 100 PAGES of content to ensure your students have the essential research skills to source and interpret information. It's fully EDITABLE and DIGITAL, so you can pick and choose what you like / or need for your s
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4th - 8th
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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
Boolean Searching - Elementary Power Point
A basic introduction to Boolean logic when doing internet searches. A simple intro to the basic operators of AND, NOT, OR using some humor, venn diagrams and examples. I use this with my 5h grade students as we begin our research unit and search skills. Includes revies questions at the end and links to two place to do live searches to practice the skills just covered.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Informative Writing Prompt and Research Project
Prepare for the SBA performance task! Students will read articles and watch a short video on sea turtles, organize their notes, plan their writing, and compose an informative paper about sea turtles and reasons for their being on the endangered species list. Graphic organizer, articles, and video are all included.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Building Arguments with Sticky Notes, Secondary Activity
Whether in debate or persuasive writing, it is important to teach students to build solid arguments that include a claim, warrant, and impact. Without all three of these important components, their arguments will be extremely weak or fall apart! This argument building activity using sticky notes is ENGAGING and great practice for your secondary students. Included in PDF zip file:-Teacher's notes-Student notes page and example-Student activity page (for the sticky notes)-List of 20 topics-Power
Grades:
7th - 12th
Note Taking Strategies
This PowerPoint covers reading strategies, determining importance, and note taking strategies to help students extract relevant information for the task at hand. It is intended for 6-12 grade and has a variety of TED talks to use for the application piece based on what is most appropriate for your students' interests and grade level.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Inquiry Project - Project Based Learning - Gr. 6-8
This is the perfect PBL project for student engagement and curiosity. It needs no preparation from you and is based on students' interests. It is for grades 6 to 8 and they will have the opportunity to research a topic of their choice (inquiry). I recommend doing it individually :)It includes:- An introduction to inquiry and how to build an inquiry question.- Examples of inquiry questions- K-W-L chart- Research section- Google slides/presentation guidelines- Rubric for assessment
Grades:
6th - 8th
College Research: Dream School vs. Back-up school
Do your students dream of going to an Ivy League School but their current GPA does not qualify them ? They should always have a back up/reality college in mind to be able to achieve their dreams. This project will allow your student to compare/contrast three colleges and then narrow down their selection by two realistic colleges that they would be able to attend and achieve. While researching colleges, students create a Power Point/Google Slides presentation, a pennant, and practice presenting
Grades:
7th - 12th
Fact-Checking the Internet Bundle (CER)
In these 12 student-paced lessons, students will work with a partner to use their Claim-Evidence-Reasoning skills to fact-check videos from the internet. They will analyze the information in the video for false or misleading statements, and then conduct their own internet search to verify whether those statements are factually correct or not. Each student will take notes separately while conducting their own search, and then compare notes with their partner before writing their final CER stateme
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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IB-MYP- Digital Design Cycle-Step-by-Step Process Journal Template For Beginners
When my 7th and 8th-grade students make the transition from PYP to MYP, It is always very difficult and frustrating for them to progress through the criteria and strands of the design cycle. They have to do a progressive write-up on each strand within the four criteria. This is called the "Process Journal". Therefore, I designed a template for them to follow that has changed everything. They can now progress logically step-by-step through the entire design cycle. They will not need it in the up
Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
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STEM Bridge Building: Middle School High School PBL Print or Digital
This Project Based Learning Bridge Building Unit covers a bridge research & build project for students in middle school/high school. Great for grades 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th. This is a STEM engaged assignment with a diverse option approach including Google Draw, Google Slides, or PDF printables. Students will participate in: ✅Research ✅Class Presentation ✅ Design Brief ✅Bridge Building ProjectIn this unit I have created 3 options for students to build the chosen bridge. They may us
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5th - 10th
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Artist Research
This artist research assignment is meant to accompany the four step critique method outlined in another lesson in my store. I've used this in-person, online, and as a long/short term substitute assignment for both middle and high school students. Students select an art movement, find an artist that interests them, then create a digital presentation that includes their own critiques of 3 of their chosen artist's works.
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Art Criticism and Research Bundle
PPT Critical Thinking Skills - Reasoning (L3 of 4 lessons)
Welcome to the third instalment of our four-part series on critical thinking skills, focusing on reasoning. In this lesson, students embark on an intellectual journey as they delve into the intricacies of crafting well-supported arguments.Key Components: Students will engage in rigorous research to gather evidence supporting their stance on the question: "Is it better to replace fossil fuels with nuclear power than with wind and solar power?" Armed with critical thinking tools, they will careful
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Grades:
8th - 10th
Debate: Social Media + Search Result Censorship 2024 Package | PDF | PPT
Looking for an interesting debate activity and topic and don't know where to start? Perhaps you're interested in introducing debates as a way to improve critical thinking or listening/speaking skills?This debate package for online censorship is perfect for teens and international classes interested in human rights, politics and public speaking. It encourages early high school/ late high school students (and adult ESL learners) to develop critical thinking and logic skills in a debate format. The
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Debates Bundle Package - Young People, Social Platforms, Government Powers
Using Primary and Secondary Sources: Finding Valid and Reliable Information
Using Primary and Secondary Sources: Finding Valid and Reliable Information for Middle School Students for Research Papers and ProjectsThis comprehensive and interactive presentation is designed to teach middle school students how to effectively use primary and secondary sources when conducting research. The PowerPoint is easy to understand and covers a wide range of topics, including: The difference between primary and secondary sourcesHow to evaluate the credibility and reliability of sourcesH
Grades:
6th - 8th
Ancient Greece Project Based Learning Ideas: "It's All About You!"
Great, attractive and creative and fresh project ideas for Ancient Greece that are geared to the students interests. High interest topics which can be tailored to individual or small group projects, or a mixture of both. Converts to a Google Document for Google Classroom. As a finishing touch, the students have to apply what they have learned with the sweat ending of this project! They also can present and perform their projects at the end.
Also, check into the "It's All About You!" Greek Proje
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Famous Women Project
This research project looks at the expression "Famous women rarely make history" and examines where this quote came from. Women are often overlooked in the history books and looking at these women will empower young people to follow their passions, regardless of obstacles in their life.Students will research famous women from the poster that was inspired by the quote, and a variety of Canadian women. They will use jot notes to find out information, then write a summary of the research in paragra
Grades:
5th - 10th
I Survived! A Lesson on Information Literacy -Introductory Activity for Research
Are you having your students research? So many students can find information and then get STUCK! Many just don't know what comes next.
Help them understand the bigger context of research by teaching them about the Digital Age and the Importance of Information Literacy! This lesson provides students with a platform and common lexicon as they learn the importance of responsible research practices.
This creatively designed PowerPoint has14 slides of detailed information (with transitions and anim
Grades:
6th - 10th
Mistakes that Worked!
Editable powerpoint presentation to for a problem based learning unit.
This project integrates research on various inventions, nonfiction reading, presenting information, speaking/listening skills, and incorporates the use of various ELA standards.
This can be used in many ways and can be the beginning of an entire unit for you!
After my class completes this unit, we then design and "sell" their own inventions that we create in the classroom using recyclable materials that the students coll
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Instinctive Animal Behaviors
This activity involves animal behaviors. It allows students to understand instinctve behaviors and behaviors that are taught. Students will view the power point. Then hey will complete a follow-up activity where they will choose an animal and explain the animals instinctive behaviors verse the taught behaviors. I allow my studentsto type it up and add pictures.
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4th - 6th
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Power Point of Book About Drones: What Is That Thing?
Non-fiction book about drones; how they've been used; and future uses
Includes questions along the way for student critical thinking.
If asked for a password : Cupofsugar@17 or copyrightGail2017 should work
More links to activities on my pinterest page, most are freehttps://www.pinterest.com/gaildear/activities-for-what-is-that-thing/
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Science Fiction: Critical Thinking Research
This PowerPoint Presentation is great for introducing the Science Fiction genre or as a culminating activity, as it explores the question "What if?" These activities are aimed at middle school gifted and talented students, but can be tweaked for any level student in a classroom that utilizes cooperative learning. Students have discussion questions, scenarios to analyze and generate their own questions, and then opportunities to research and develop solutions to their problems. The activity concl
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6th - 8th
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Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
This is a a great lesson that can be modified for grades 5 through 12 that teaches students about plagiarism and invites them to think critically about the issues surrounding this topic. I have used this lesson over the years for grades 5 through 12 and modified accordingly. For IB students this is a great lesson to use to make TOK connections.
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Persuasive Speech Google Slides
This step by step instruction guide for creating a well-developed persuasive speech can help your students formulate well-researched arguments! Designed to be delivered in a digital format, this slide presentation ends with links to a variety of web 2.0 tools for students to create video presentations of their speeches.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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