8th grade holidays/seasonal resources for Google Apps and for GATE

End of Year, Geometry, Math

Full Year Bundle - 16 Fun Math & Art Activities. This is a perfect Enrichment bundle to practice Area & Perimeter of Triangles and Quadrilaterals, Area & Circumference of a Circle, Area of Composite Figures, Coordinate Plane ordered pairs plotting, Types of Angles & Triangles, Drawing and Measuring Angles with a Protractor, Angle Pairs & Relationships, Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal, Scale Factor, Volume and Surface Area of Prisms, and Special Right Triangles 45-45-90 &a

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Grades:

6th - 9th

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Projects, GATE

Sled STEM Challenge Low Prep Force and Motion STEM Activity or Santa's Sleigh

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

In this force and motion STEM challenge, students will use the engineering design process to create a fast or s l o w sled. If you are studying force and motion or how friction can affect force and motion, this challenge is the perfect low-prep hands-on activity! *If you would like to make this into a holiday or Christmas challenge, you can call it Santa's sleigh! All other design criteria are the same. Students can even draw and color a "Santa" of their own to put on their sleigh.You will need

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1st - 10th

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NGSS:

MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, MS-ETS1-1

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Also included in: FLASH SALE ⭐ Low Prep STEM Activities and Challenges Engineering Design Process

Gingerbread House STEM Coding Activity - Hour of Code

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Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Winter

Code a Gingerbread House! In this digital Google Slides activity, students will be introduced to introductory through intermediate coding concepts and techniques. They will then decode a pseudo code (not written in a language but in similar format to some coding languages) and create a digital gingerbread house based on the algorithms in the code.The preview above shows a sample of one of the intermediate follow-up activities, but the main activity is similar in what students will be doing.TOPIC

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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Back to School, Gifted and Talented

GATE - Depth and Complexity - Posters and Digital Stickers - Print and Digital

Created by

History from the Middle

Do you use the GATE icons of Depth & Complexity and Content Imperatives in your classroom? If so, having a visually eye-catching poster or display is essential for students to make immediate connections to their learning and the icon it connects to. I have the PERFECT resource for you! This resource includes a gorgeous set of classroom posters, icon cards, and digital stickers-All featuring the 16 icons of Depth and Complexity and Content Imperatives.Together, the GATE (Gifted and Talente

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Grades:

2nd - 12th

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GATE, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

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Math Project Based Learning Whole Year BUNDLE Middle School Math 16 PBL Projects

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End of Year, Geometry, Math

Full Year Bundle - 16 Fun Math PBL Activities. This is a perfect Enrichment bundle to practice fraction & mixed numbers, decimals, percentages, integers, area and perimeter, algebraic expressions & equations, unit price, volume & surface area of prisms and pyramids, ratios & proportions, and money management. Some projects are seasonal, while others can be used at any time of the year. Save 30% by purchasing this bundle! 1. CREATE YOUR OWN FARM - Math Enrichment Summer Project, P

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Projects, GATE

Four Corners Game (NO PREP)

Created by

The Limitless Classroom

Use these digital slides to allow students to get to know one another in person or virtually! This resource is extremely flexible and can be used in a variety of ways to work best with your current teaching situation.This game is set up so that students see a question on the screen and get to choose one of the 4 options that best fits their opinion. This game is a digital version of the four corners game (where students physically move to their corners). The 10 questions are meant to build class

Subjects:

Back to School, Classroom Community, Classroom Management

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

GATE

Middle School Math 45 Project Based Learning Math & Art Project Full Year BUNDLE

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Back to School, Geometry, Math

Whole Year Bundle - 45 Fun Math PBL Activities (Math & Art projects, Project-Based Learning). This is a perfect Enrichment bundle to practice fraction & mixed numbers, decimals, percentages, integers, algebraic expressions & equations, unit price, volume & surface area of prisms and pyramids, ratios & proportions, money management, area & perimeter of triangles and quadrilaterals, area & circumference of a circle, area of composite figures, coordinate plane ordered pa

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Projects, GATE

Enneagram Leadership Lesson Junior Middle High School ASB Avid Slides EDITABLE

Created by

Hey Jackie J

This is a great get-to-know-you activity or even a mid-year reconnect lesson. It is perfect for upper elementary, junior high middle school, or high school. It is completely editable so you are free to change, add, or delete as needed. I have used this in my avid study skills class, ASB or student council, elective, or English - Language Arts class. It not only teaches students about themselves but also how to deal with others who are not like them. Please check out my other leadership lessons!I

Subjects:

Back to School, English Language Arts, Student Council

Grades:

5th - 10th

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Also included in: BUNDLE #2 ASB StuCo Starter Pack Leadership Lessons Middle Junior High School

Haunted House Coding Activity - Hour of Code STEM Challenge NO SOFTWARE NEEDED

Created by

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Winter

Code a Haunted House! In this digital Google Slides activity, students will be introduced to introductory through intermediate coding concepts and techniques. They will then decode a pseudo code (not written in a coding language but in similar format to some coding languages) and create a digital haunted house based on the algorithms in the code. You do not need to know any particular coding language to do this activity!The preview above shows a sample of one of the follow-up activities, but the

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Math, Math Test Prep, Summer

Summer Camping Digital Escape Room - End of Year - No Prep 8th Grade Math

Created by

Pufferfish Puzzles

Engage your students on the last days of school with this fun 8th-grade math activity. Capture the excitement of summer with this no-prep critical thinking camping-themed digital escape room. Great to use in Summer School or as test prep! Students will review many common core math standards as they persevere to solve 22 math problems included in the clues. (Download the PDF preview to see the specific questions included.)EASY TO USE! To play, just save a copy of the Google Slides and assign thro

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8th

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AVID Portfolio Power-Up: Elevate Student Learning and Collaboration

Created by

MrsBreeSchrock

Elevate your AVID classroom experience with this comprehensive digital portfolio lesson plan designed to streamline student work and foster collaboration. With this lesson, students will compile their AVID assignments and projects into a centralized digital portfolio, making it easy for both teachers to grade and students to update.Aligned with AVID principles, this lesson emphasizes collaboration and engagement among students. Through the use of digital portfolios, students will not only organi

Subjects:

Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Assessment, GATE, Lesson

Digital Showcase: Empowering Students through Online Portfolios

Created by

MrsBreeSchrock

Empower your students with the organizational skills they need for success with this comprehensive digital portfolio lesson! Designed to simplify the grading process for teachers while providing students with a platform to showcase their work, this lesson introduces students to the concept of digital portfolios and guides them through the process of compiling and updating their work in one centralized location.Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, students will learn how to

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Back to School, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Lesson

Collaborative Awards Ceremony: Fostering AVID Principles

Created by

MrsBreeSchrock

Elevate classroom collaboration and foster AVID principles with this engaging lesson! Encourage students to recognize and celebrate each other's achievements by awarding one another with accolades based on note-taking skills, collaboration efforts, and other essential AVID principles.This interactive lesson provides a platform for students to actively engage with their peers in meaningful ways. Through collaborative discussions and thoughtful reflection, students will develop a deeper understand

Subjects:

Classroom Community, End of Year, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Assessment, GATE, Printables

STEM and Growth Mindset - Recognition Tags and Awards for Classroom Management

Created by

Classroom Management, End of Year, Engineering

Growth mindset and STEM go HAND in HAND! These can be used during the school year or as end of the year awards! Geared toward the STEM classroom with a focus on growth mindset, there are a variety of options to choose from to keep your students motivated and on task in your classroom or makerspace. Students can try to collect all 30 recognition tags as a way to show growth throughout the school year! 15 rewards are also included if you would like to offer them instead of tangible goodies - give

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Grades:

K - 8th

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GATE, Classroom Forms

Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges for K-2 - Whole Year Bundle

Guess the Ice Cream Flavor - Rebus Picture Puzzle Game - Many Ways to Play!

Created by

Amanda of All Trades

Indulge your students' sweet tooth for fun and learning with this "Guess the Ice Cream Flavor" game! This engaging resource is designed to add a delightful twist to your classroom activities, perfect for end-of-year celebrations, advisory sessions, brain breaks, or anytime you want to inject some excitement into your lessons.This resource includes TWO versions of Google Slides, one with embedded answers for easy reference and another without answers, providing flexibility in how you implement th

Subjects:

Classroom Community, Gifted and Talented, Summer

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Games

Habits of a Scholar Google Slides Presentation and Poster Bundle

Created by

Melanated Magic

Transform Learning with "Habits of a Scholar" Google Slides and Classroom Anchor Charts: Unleashing the Potential in Every Student! Are you ready to cultivate a culture of academic excellence and joy in your classroom? "Habits of a Scholar" Classroom Google Slides, meticulously crafted to inspire and challenge all students, with a special focus on meeting the unique needs of gifted learners. Grounded in the teachings of Dr. Sandra Kaplan and Dr. Gholdy Muhammad's pedagogy of joy, these slides a

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Back to School, For All Subject Areas, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Classroom Community, End of Year, Holidays/Seasonal

Holidays Taboo Mystery Word Guessing Game 18 Cards + Editable Template

Created by

Amanda of All Trades

This game would be a great addition to your classroom activities, end of the year fun, or back to school icebreakers. It helps students practice teamwork, critical thinking, and communication skills.Taboo is a fun game where one student guesses the terms based on the clues given by another. The clue giver cannot use the "taboo" words.You will receive 18 cards plus an editable template to make your own. All terms are holidays. The terms included are:St. Patrick's DayJuneteenthMartin Luther King D

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Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Games

End of the Year Math Activities Escape Room Math & Art Project PBL Game BUNDLE

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