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2nd grade critical thinking other (social studies) resources for Easel Assessments
Fact and Opinion Activities Sort 2nd 3rd Grade Fun Reading Centers Comprehension
Are you looking for a fun, highly engaging, and EFFECTIVE way to teach fact and opinion? This set of activities will teach your students how to distinguish between fact and opinion by becoming observant text detectives. You can even use it as the basis for a room transformation!This resource includes:Fact Detectives Reading CentersFact vs Opinion SortAssessmentDigital ActivitiesSOLVE THE CRIME FACT DETECTIVESThis activity is super engaging for students! They will read each storyline along with t
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Fact and Opinion Activities BUNDLE Text Detective Reading Comprehension
Synonyms Task Cards | Grades 2-3 Set 3 | Vocabulary Practice | Print & Digital
Use these 32 multiple choice task cards to reinforce synonyms. A student answer sheet for students to record their answers is included along with an answer key for self-checking. There is also a Challenge Card that can be used in conjunction with any other card to extend the activity. These task cards are perfect for test prep and will work well at literacy centers, stations, for partner work, or with the whole class using a game like Scoot. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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2nd - 3rd
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Analogy Task Cards | 3 sets of analogies! | 72 Print & Digital Multiple Choice |
These 72 Analogy Task Cards are divided into 3 color-coded sets of 24 cards each. Students can solve the analogies orally in groups or use the included answer sheet to record their answers. There are also answer keys for each card set so that your students can check their work. Analogy Task Cards are also available in a short answer format. Please see below for link.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Short Answer Analogies Task Cards are available here.Other great products:•
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Analogies Bundle! | 144 Analogy Task Cards | SIX SETS! | Print & Digital!
Critical and Creative Thinking Task Cards - Great Discussion Starters with Poll
Your students will love these 24 critical thinking Odd One Out task cards! Each odd one out task card features four images (or descriptions for blackline) and asks the students to choose which one is the "odd one out". Uniquely, there are multiple answers to build student creative and critical thinking skills!Plus, there's an Easel poll included! This is great for a discussion starter!Flexible Features: Use with or without technology!Printable in color or black and white (4 cards-to-a-page)Digit
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Creative and Critical Thinking Task Cards - 7 Set Bundle (over 400 cards!)
Continents. Hemispheres. Equator. Reading Passage & Foldable.
Reading Passage + Foldable to help your students memorize the continents and understand hemispheres in a simple and not so boring way. Here is what's included:- 2-Page Reading Passage about continents, hemispheres, & equator with 10 comprehension questions;- Foldable Templates;- Answer Keys for everything.You might also like:Maps. Map Skills. Compass Rose. Distance Scale. Map Key. Map Grid.Family Tree Project. Digital & Printable3 Branches of Government Mini Interactive Lapbook. Digital
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Also included in:Â Geography Bundle
Patterns & Shapes in Nature Activities | STEAM | Biomimicry Design| Nonfiction
Leopards' spots, zebras' stripes and sunflower spirals are not just pretty! Provide your students with skills and understanding behind patterns and shapes in nature with this biomimicry resource. This STEAM resource will make your science projects for younger kids, Grade 1 to 3, both engaging and educational. Provide your students with a learning experience that celebrates the beauty and ingenuity of nature's patterns and shapes. Immerse your classroom in the fascinating realm of biomimicry and
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in:Â Science Bundle | Biomimicry Design Inspired by Nature Compatible with NGSS
Architecture & Design Activities | Biomimicry Design Project | Nonfiction
Designing, building and making things capture children’s imagination. Explore the wonders of nature and architecture with these thought-provoking activities.Engage students with captivating Architecture & Design Activities through this Biomimicry Design Project. This comprehensive resource fosters a deep understanding of nature-inspired design principles, integrating STEAM concepts and nonfiction learning. Perfect for promoting critical thinking and creativity, these activities are designed
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
 ...
Also included in:Â Robots Architecture Design Bundle | Biomimicry Design Compatible with NGSS
FREE Halloween Would You Rather Questions Print, Easel, and Google Slides
Here is a set of 20 FREE Would you Rather Questions about Halloween. Great for discussion starters, class polls and journal prompts. What's Included:Print copy Easel Assessment (great for a class poll!)Easel Activity - digital activity that requires students write about why it's there favoriteGoogle Slides digital activity - more challenging for advanced technology users! The students move move around a flashlight to try and read the questions.Great for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th,6th, 7th, or 8th g
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1st - 8th
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Map Skills US REGIONS CONTINENTS & OCEANS Google Slides & EASEL
Review map skills, 7 continents, identify world oceans & U.S. Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest & West using Google Slides. Interactive activities are great for all levels of learning. Use this with your smart board or for individual devices. Includes an Easel Activity! (33 Google Slides, 21 EASEL pages & 60 EASEL Questions)The Google Slide Access link contains 33 slides and 60 Question Easel Assessment:- Continent slides: with labels, without labels & drag the l
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â MAP SKILLS US Geography GOOGLE SLIDES & BOOM CARDS 2nd & 3rd Grade Bundle
Synonyms Task Cards: Grades 2-3 Set 2 | Vocabulary Practice | Print & Digital
Use these 32 multiple choice task cards to reinforce synonyms. A student answer sheet for students to record their answers is included along with an answer key for self-checking. There is also a Challenge Card that can be used in conjunction with any other card to extend the activity. These task cards are perfect for test prep and will work well at literacy centers, stations, for partner work, or with the whole class using a game like Scoot. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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2nd - 3rd
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Climate Change Project | Identify Effects & Explore Solutions | Nonfiction
Are you looking for a resource to guide your students to tackle the complex and widely debated issues of climate change? This project-based learning unit focuses on identifying effects and exploring potential solutions. As the earth gets warmer and warmer the causes, mechanisms, or impacts of climate change on our planet are something important to discuss. Equally important is exploring solutions and ideas that can help us build a better future. Take the opportunity to initiate conversations ab
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in:Â Science Climate Change Bundle | Compatible with NGSS
Good Touch-Bad Touch -"Underwear, Swimsuit Rule" CDC Health Standard Four
This lesson emphasizes what a good touch, a bad touch, and a confusing touch is. Never keep a secret is covered, along with the "Underwear and Bathing suit rule" information is included with a visual. It also gives advice on what to do if a bad touch happens to a student. 3 activities and 3 coloring pages with "good touch-bad touch" information that students can take home. Assessment, which is also part of Clip art, printables, no prep needed. answer key. Easel activity and assessment
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1st - 6th
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School Community Independent Work - Print & Digital Activities - Back to School
These digital School Community activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all k
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Literacy and Research Digital Curriculum - A Year Long Printable Units
Giraffes Activities Freebie | PBL | STEAM | Biomimicry | Nonfiction
Looking for exciting activities for a project-based learning unit? Here is a biomimicry Freebie to make your science project for younger students, Kindergarten to Grade 3, both fun and educational. By incorporating elements of biomimicry, students will be inspired to draw parallels between nature's marvels and innovative design solutions, nurturing creativity and critical thinking. If you've never used biomimicry before this lesson plan will guide you through the process of using biomimicry and
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
 ...
Bike Safety with activities, CDC Health Standard 5 and 7
This lesson plan covers all safety guidelines for bike safety. The lesson also includes large images of "bike safety guidelines-with pictured instructions." Activities, clip art, printables, answer key, no prep needed- 4 activities included. Appropriate for distance learning.Easel assessment in also included.CDC STANDARD FIVE: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance healthCDC STANDARD SEVEN: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhanci
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2nd - 6th
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World Landmarks Lessons - 15 Famous Places Geography & Social Studies Unit
This social studies geography mini unit teaches students about 15 famous world landmarks. PDF slideshow lessons teach students the location and fun facts about each landmark. Printable student pages have students cut and paste the landmarks onto the correct location on maps and write what they learned about the landmarks. Class posters provide great visuals during your unit. A landmarks matching puzzle is great for review, a center, or for early finishers. Color and black and white versions are
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2nd - 5th
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Mapping Skills Unit
Looking for an ENTIRE mapping unit! This product may be just what you need in your classroom! Recommended for grades, 3, 4, and 5 but may also be adapted for use in grade 2.This low-prep *zip file* unit has all you need to teach mapping skills to your students and includes:Day-by-day suggested objectives and activities for no-prep lesson planning!Color mapping skill posters for focus wall"Me on the Map" activity with two optionsInteractive notebook componentsDifferentiated mapping activitiesEnga
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Ants Project | Life Cycle | STEAM | Biomimicry Design Activities | Nonfiction
Your students will love learning about the fascinating world of ants, from those with green metallic bodies to those with small eyes, adapted for life in the darkness. The aim of this project-based learning unit is to inspire students to ask questions, study ants, and use creative thinking to explore ideas. This unique resource offers an opportunity for students to focus on the distinctive features and ingenious strategies that ants have evolved to thrive. By drawing inspiration from nature's st
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1st - 3rd
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Economics Goods and Services Task Cards
These 24 fun task cards will help your students identify goods and services. There are a variety of question types including multiple choice and short answer. I have included 2 sets of task cards, one set in color and the other in black and white if you would like to save ink. These task cards will work well at centers, for partner work, with the whole class game Scoot, or however you see fit! What's Included:* Student recording sheet* 24 color task cards* 24 black & white task cards* Answer
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1st - 3rd
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"Being a Good Friend" lesson & activities. CDC Health Standard 4
This lesson plan assists students in learning "what to do" and "what not to do" in order to be a good friend, to respect each other, what good choices and bad choices are, learning positive friendship skills. 4 activities, coloring page, clip art, printables, answer key. no prep needed.Easel assessment included with this lesson.CDC HEALTH STANDARD FOUR: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks Learning o
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Grades:
1st - 4th
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Sunflower Project | Life Cycle | Biomimicry Design Activities | Nonfiction
Make learning engaging by adding design challenges to your Sunflower Life Cycle unit. Designing a school inspired by sunflowers is a wonderful biomimicry challenge. Explore the intricate life cycle of sunflowers through a nonfiction lens and engage in hands-on biomimicry design activities. This resource extends the life cycle learning and shows students how careful observations of plants can be not only exciting but also lead to important and useful insights. Elevate your classroom with this eng
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
 ...
Giraffe Project | Life Cycle | Biomimicry Design Activities | Nonfiction
Here is a giraffe life cycle unit that your students will love. Students are more engaged and interested when they are provided with a chance to use their creative thinking skills to explore a topic. A biomimicry approach provides students with opportunities to use their learning to create things and solve design problems. Enhance your students' learning experience with this immersive giraffe project, encompassing the captivating life cycle of giraffes and stimulating biomimicry design activitie
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
 ...
"No Means No" It's OK to say No- Elementary CDC Health Standard 4
This lesson goes into detail on how to help elementary students understand that they can say "no" to someone touching them. It also guides students on listening to other students who are telling them when they do NOT want to be touched. Good touch-Bad touch is covered, as well as the "Underwear/Swimsuit Rule." Students are asked to think about the adults they trust that they can talk to if someone is touching them and they want it to stop. A list of different type of touching is included- which
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1st - 5th
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"Stranger Danger" -lesson, activities. CDC Health Standard 8
This interactive Lesson teaches students important safety lessons around the topic of "Stranger Danger." Special section for older elementary students "Tricks, Traps and Techniques Predators use to Gain Trust in Children and Teens," (to be used at teachers discretion.) Group activities, as well as a quiz and art activity is included. .Answer Key -Printables, clip art. No prep needed. Distance learning appropriate. Easel assessment available with this lessonCDC HEALTH STANDARD EIGHT: Student wi
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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