3rd grade Halloween social studies resources for Microsoft Word and for GATE

Close Reading, Gifted and Talented, U.S. History

Another amazing Caldecott book and another load of opportunities across the curriculum for our primary GATE kids: hands-on and participatory activities, critical thinking, creativity, art and graphic design, and always best practices in gifted education. I’ve used this unit with 2nd graders, and it will definitely stretch to 3rd grade GATE. You get 35+ pages of instructions, critical thinking questions and activities, and ready-to-print student activity sheets—assuredly more than you’ll ever

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, GATE

CCSS:

3.MD.B.3

, RL.2.7

, RL.3.1

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.7

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Leadership, Identity, Cultural Relevance -- Two GATE Social-Emotional Lessons

Created by

Character Education, Gifted and Talented, Native Americans

Here we have two GATE social-emotional lessons promoting self-understanding, cultural relevancy, and leadership. These lessons correspond to the National Association for Gifted Children’s programming standards 1.1, 3.3, and 3.5.Does your school district/state require gifted learners to complete an Advanced Learning Plan? These activities will help provide background as students make plans and set goals for the aspects of their lives they value the most. File these activities away, add them to

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Lesson

Also included in: 4th 5th +more COMPLETE PROGRAM Bundle Gifted and Talented GATE 400 pages 46% off

SCAMPER Invention Project

Created by

Jennifer Granberry

This two page activity includes instructions, expectations, descriptions, and a rubric for a "SCAMPER" project. Students will use the "SCAMPER" process to invent a new product. This is editable so that it can be modified for your specific purpose and grade-appropriate activity.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Projects, GATE, Rubrics

Differentiated Independent Study or Gifted Project

Created by

Joe History

Looking for a way to differentiate with your advanced learners? This has worked well with me. This can work at any grade level. 1. Give a pre-test for the chapter. Tell kids in advance that if they score a certain percentage on the test, they will be eligible to do an independent study project while other students work on the main assignments for the chapter. 2. Students develop three higher level questions they want answered about the information in the chapter and then research those que

Subjects:

For All Subjects, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

STEM Kid Engineering -- Antarctic Research Station Halley IV

Created by

Engineering, Geography, Gifted and Talented

Be the coolest kid on the block when you build this model of the Halley IV Antarctic Research Station! The Halley IV can be quickly assembled and moved across the Antarctic ice on its adjustable skids and can be connected together to make an entire research community. Young engineers will build the research station featuring a “hydraulic lift,” adjustable leg skids, and extras to make their model look like the real thing. This activity comes with ready-to-print templates, loads of reference

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Also included in: 35+ Hours of STEAM Adventures PART 2 Bundle - Elementary and GATE 3-6 Hrs Each

Halloween STEAM - Spinning Vampires

Created by

Engineering, Gifted and Talented, Halloween

Adaptable as a 4 hour lesson (with an extension) or a 1 hour purposeful Halloween activity exploring a Next Generation Science Standard . . . this works either way! Includes printable patterns so you'll be ready to go today! In this lesson, students explore the concept of air resistance/gravity and unbalanced forces, engineer a paper helicopter from blueprints, and transform the helicopters into spinning vampires or other “creatures of the air.” In an extension option or independent study, st

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Ancient History, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Also included in: Adaptable to VIRTUAL or ONLINE Gifted and Talented STEAM PBL Bundle GATE

FREE Greek Alphabet Wall Display Gifted Language Arts

Created by

Simone Ryals

FREE Greek Alphabet Wall Display Gifted Language ArtsIf they already know the alphabet, try posting this one above your whiteboard instead! It includes upper and lower case symbols, English (Latin) equivalences, and pronunciations. It prints in landscape format with two letters per page and fit just perfectly in a horizontal row over my board as traditional alphabet displays do--but with a real wow effect that makes everyone entering the room stop and actually look at the letters. Letters are

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

GATE, Printables

Can You Pass the Ellis Island Immigrant Feature Profile Test?

Created by

Gifted and Talented, Psychology, U.S. History

The Feature Profile Test was a wooden block puzzle test administered to Ellis Island immigrants because IQ tests involved language translation issues. Instead, the Feature Profile Test became an instant nonverbal IQ assessment. The Feature Profile was made from wooden blocks that—if placed in the proper order—formed the profile of a human face. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, this test was used at Ellis Island in the early 1900’s to keep out “feeble-minded” immigrants. The idea was th

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Ancient History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

China Collage Activity

Created by

Ms. Differentiation

This is a great activity to do after you have introduced China to your class. It contains a pre-assessment as well as a cool group activity that will give students a different method of showing what they know. The lesson also includes extension ideas for gifted/high ability students. There is one activity sheet that goes with it, and it is included.

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Lesson

Trundle Wheels -- Free! Hands-on Applied Math and Map Skills

Created by

Applied Math, Geography, Gifted and Talented

Trundle wheels are a simplified version of a surveyor’s wheel. In this basic student edition of the trundle wheel, students roll their own version of trundle wheels across all sorts of things. They work especially well to measure curved surfaces or for applying a map’s scale of miles on highways. A bonus to using trundle wheels in the classroom is that students must apply math skills to convert their measurements from the revolutions of the trundle wheel to yards, feet, inches, meters, centim

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Business, Economics , Vocational Education

Business Plan Graphic Organizer

Created by

Rachel Smith

This is a five page graphic organizer where students can create their own business plan that sells a product or service. There are 11 prompts including describing the business, coming up with a name, assessing what they would need to begin, who they would employ, where their business would be located, what they would do with the profits, listing some of the costs of their product or service, and even space to design a logo/sign and draw a store front, floor plan, or website. There is a Task Stat

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Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Sealing a Love for Teaching

Create Your Own Atlas Project

Created by

This is a front and back page and lays out step by step how students can create their own atlas. I used this to have them create an atlas of the state of Indiana but it could be used for any state. This sheet includes great project requirements that demonstrate excellent understanding of their state through maps and state info. On the back is even a rubric that highlights the importance of not only accuracy, but also creativity in the product.

Subjects:

Geography, Social Studies - History, Visual Arts

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Other (Science), Robotics, Social Studies - History

Reinventing a Robot

Created by

Simply Shogreen

This document is a template that supports technology in innovative technology advancements in our world. Students have the opportunity to create a robot that assists with a task, by making that task easier. Students are then asked to describe how their reinvention assists with making life easier. Great for social studies technology lessons, as well as science and robotics support.

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Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Creating a Project-Based Classroom

Solving Real World Problems

Created by

This packet guides students through the process of discussing real world problems, researching them, and finding realistic solutions. The packet is directly aligned with the Florida standards for gifted learners. keywords: group work, teamwork, real world, issues, controversy, elementary, gifted and talented.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Research, Activities, GATE

Menus for differentiation

Created by

Zealous Educator

Use this generic menu setup to create your own. These are great for extending lessons, homework, or even early finishers. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Zealous-Educator

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Task Cards

Ancient Egyptian Creative Activity- Complete the Artifact

Created by

ThomasTeaches

Creative, fun activity to use when learning about Ancient Egypt Could be used as a prompt for creative writing or an extension activity. Students use their imaginations and their creative/artistic side to finish the 'broken' artifact to show what it could have been in Ancient Egyptian society. They finish it by writing about what the artifact would have been and what it would have been used for. Some examples past students have done: pyramid fragment, tools, a piece of jewelry , statue to

Subjects:

Archaeology, Gifted and Talented, World History

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Task Cards

The War of 1812 - Individualized Unit

Created by

A State of Wonder

Passion Pursuits are individualized units based upon students' interests. When studying personal interests in greater depth, students also are able to develop research skills and skills involved in the creation of various products. Many experts in the field of gifted education (Renzulli, Betts, Feldhusen, Van Taseel-Baska) include investigating personal interests as part of their gifted curriculum models. Passion Pursuits allow teachers to differentiate for students - whether they are gifted,

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Research, Projects, GATE

Whales - Individualized Unit

Created by

A State of Wonder

Passion Pursuits are independent units based upon students' interests. When studying personal interests in greater depth, students also are able to develop research skills and those skills involved in the creation of various products. Many GT experts (Renzulli, Betts, Feldhusen, Van Taseel-Baska) include investigating personal interests as part of their GT curriculum models. Passion Pursuits allow teachers to differentiate for students - whether they are gifted, high potential, and/or undera

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Autumn, Other (Science), Social Studies - History

Think Tanks

Created by

Kendra Bradford

Students will work with a partner (or, in groups of 3) to complete enrichment activities that review concepts learned the previous six weeks.

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

GATE, Centers

Career Exploration for Elementary Students

Created by

Tanya Harrell

Elementary students are exposed to various careers. They understand that graduation from high school is necessary. Furthermore, college and career exercises are emphasized.

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Psychology, School Counseling

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, GATE

Currency Converter Math Activity

Created by

Bellamia Teaches

Have students take their study of money and decimals a step further. Students use the QR code to research currency conversions and complete the graphic organizer about their chosen type of currency. Great for centers or enrichment/extension projects.

Subjects:

Decimals, Economics , Math

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Centers

President Report

Created by

Educate NC

This resource includes a rubric for students to use when researching a president. Can be modified to include more or less, depending on your students and the grade level you work with. My students worked in pairs, and they chose to create posters or brochures. They loved this project!

Subjects:

Informational Text, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types: