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8th grade critical thinking resources for GATE under $5
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Depth and Complexity Novel Study for The Giver
Reading and Responding to The Giver and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Lois Lowry’s The Giver. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ended, can be answered in multiple
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6th - 8th
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Halloween STEM Activity - Bone Bridge® - Halloween STEM Challenge
The Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM activity is collaborative, brain-busting work disguised as fun! This STEM challenge goes beyond Halloween. Connect it to your science lessons on skeletal system, bridges/transportation, and/or forces (specific ideas provided in the resource). The basic idea: Students work in partners or groups against a list of criteria and constraints to build a bridge for length, strength, or capacity using simple materials. This is the first resource from Bone Bridge® STEM Ch
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2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Also included in: Halloween STEM Activities - 6 STEM Challenges - Print & Paperless
Halloween STEM Activity - Bat Wings Wanted Halloween STEM Challenge
This Halloween STEM activity will keep your kids engaged & learning! Not doing Halloween activities this year? No problem! Just add this to a science unit on bats, life science, the physics of flight, or as a supplement to Stellaluna.Basic Premise:In this Halloween STEM challenge activity, students design and engineer a new set of bat wings, with the goal being to achieve maximum flight distance and/or accuracy. You can even throw in style points, if you like! It's a paper airplane challenge
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: Halloween STEM Activities - 6 STEM Challenges - Print & Paperless
Depth and Complexity Novel Study for Tuck Everlasting
Reading and Responding to Tuck Everlasting with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Natalie Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ende
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6th - 8th
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Add & Subtract Fractions Enrichment Activities - Math Logic Puzzle Challenges
Add & Subtract Unlike Fractions Challenge Puzzles are a fun way to challenge your students while they gain a deeper understanding of adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a digital version made with Google Slides™. Three different types of puzzles are included: grid logic puzzles, determine the fractions puzzlers, and missing digits puzzles. These 14 different adding and subtracting fractions enrichment puzzles allow
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5th - 8th
Halloween STEM Activity - Creature Catcher Spider Web Halloween STEM Challenge
In this Halloween STEM activity students work in partners or groups against a criteria and constraints list to design a device to catch as many “creatures” as possible. While spider web STEM designs definitely come to mind, there are many ways to catch a creature! Let your students' imagination and creativity shine by leaving the challenge open-ended.Not doing Halloween STEM activities this year?If Halloween activities are a no-go in your classroom, no problem! You can use this to start off a un
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: Halloween STEM Activities - 6 STEM Challenges - Print & Paperless
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mats {For all subjects!}
These “Thinking Mats” present open-ended and engaging opportunities related to 11 “Thinking Tools” ( Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives) of critical thinking. They can be utilized with practically any subject and/or topic in a variety of learning settings (small group, pairs, whole group, independent, etc.). There are 11 double-sided “Thinking Mats”; one for
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Back to School Depth and Complexity Activities for Gifted or Regular Classrooms
This Depth and Complexity Back to School low-prep set of activities will make back to school a time of learning and connection. You'll get 7 activities that are all ready to print and go! The activities actively teach Depth & Complexity thinking prompts while providing engaging learning experiences. If you teach gifted (or even if you don't), this is a must-have back-to-school resource.If you don't know the framework very well or have been wanting to use Depth & Complexity but weren't su
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4th - 10th
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Multiply Fractions Enrichment Activities - Math Challenges & Logic Puzzles
Multiply Fractions Challenge Puzzles are a fun way to challenge your students while they gain a deeper understanding of multiplying fractions. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a digital version made with Google Slides™. The multiplying fractions logic puzzles allow students to practice critical thinking and math skills at the same time.Four different types of puzzles are included: grid logic puzzles, determine the fractions puzzlers, product squares, and missing digits puzzles.
Grades:
5th - 8th
St. Patrick's Day Math Enrichment Activities - March Logic Puzzles & Challenges
Five St. Patrick's Day Themed Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills! These spring enrichment challenges keep fast finishers engaged and learning.Ideas for Use:March Early Finisher ActivityChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesDigital Version made in Google Slides™ now included.SAVE BIG by buying in the Holiday
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles - Holiday Enrichment & Critical Thinking Activities
Halloween STEM Activity - Treat Toss Catapult - Halloween STEM Challenge
In this Halloween STEM challenge activity, students build a Treat Toss candy catapult.The basic idea: In partners or groups, students work against a criteria and constraints list to build a low-energy machine to toss treats. The teacher chooses from one of two challenge goals: maximum launch distance and/or target-accuracy. This challenge is a great introduction to simple machines, particularly levers!⭐️A candy-only, non-Halloween version of the handouts is included for those not doing Hallowe
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Also included in: Halloween STEM Activities - 6 STEM Challenges - Print & Paperless
Valentine's Day Math Logic Puzzles - Enrichment Activities for Early Finishers
Five Valentine's Day Themed Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills! These winter enrichment challenges keep fast finishers engaged and learning.Ideas for Use:February Early Finisher ActivityChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesDigital Version made in Google Slides™ now included.SAVE BIG by buying in the Holida
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles - Holiday Enrichment & Critical Thinking Activities
How to Differentiate a Lesson Reference Guide
Need a fast and easy way to create a differentiated lesson for your students? This handy one page "cheat sheet" or reference guide is all you need to create a lesson to meet the needs of your GATE students. This idea was developed by Sandra Kaplan who has worked in the field of Gifted Education for years. YOU MUST HAVE SOME BASIC KNOWLEDGE ON DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY AND HOW TO PLAN DIFFERENTIATED LESSONS IN ORDER TO USE THIS PRODUCT. It is a guide only. Here's how it works: You decide on the th
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Depth and Complexity Novel Study for My Brother Sam is Dead
Reading and Responding to My Brother Sam is Dead with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier’s My Brother Sam is Dead. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions w
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5th - 8th
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Spring & Easter Math Logic Puzzles for Enrichment & Early Finishers
Ten Easter and Spring Math Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills! These fall enrichment challenges keep fast finishers engaged and learning.Ideas for Use:November Early Finisher ActivityChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesLooking for Easier Spring and Easter Logic Puzzles? Click Here.SAVE BIG by buying in th
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles - Holiday Enrichment & Critical Thinking Activities
Gifted and Talented - Start Your Own Sports Team Unit
★ ★ Gifted and Talented: Design Your Own Sports Franchise ★ ★
Students will plan and propose the next expansion team for a city and sport of their choice! They will follow a 19-page guided project based learning unit to make decisions about their team's location, name, logo, mascot, and stadium. They will have to persuade the expansion team planning committee and city that their team will be successful and benefit both the league and city!
Use in the Classroom: I designed this activity to b
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4th - 8th
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Sudoku Puzzles for Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning Digital and Print
Sudoku Puzzles for Critical Thinking engages students in logical reasoning. Easel Activity included. This file includes a blank sudoku student answer sheet, 10 sudoku puzzles for printing (use in math centers or individually, or for projection on a whiteboard), and 5 sets of 4 puzzles for a group sudoku race to solve. Teacher directions include how to make reusable dry erase answer sheets so you can save ink, and suggestions for teaching Sudoku strategies. A great way to get students thinking! I
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6th - 9th
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Gifted Crime Scene Investigation Activity The Case of the Missing Cash
This highly engaging crime scene investigation activity will have your students using their critical thinking skills as they critically read and analyze witness testimonies, view and evaluate evidence, and draw inferences to determine the motive and identity of the person guilty of robbing a bank. Higher-level thinking skills will be practiced while investigating the crime scene, as students form a hypothesis about who committed the crime, establish a motive, and then justify their hypothesis b
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5th - 8th
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Christmas Logic Puzzles - Holiday Activities for Middle School
Just in time for Christmas! I know, I know....but better late than never, right? Your students will love thinking critically with these challenging logic puzzles! This NO prep four pack includes unique critical thinking brain busters. Your middle school students will love these brain busters, and beg for more! Perfect for early finishers, challenge board, after testing, and more! Have a look!Set includes 4 Logic Puzzles. Blitzen's Baubles! iA challenging location logic puzzle, to color
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday Logic Bundle- Middle School - Easter Activities- Fast Finishers
Ancient Egypt Puzzles
Your unit on Ancient Egypt will include more critical thinking fun with these challenging logic puzzles! This NO prep three pack includes three critical thinking matrix grid, brain busters. Two of them are personalized for every single student! Perfect for early finishers, challenge board, after testing, and more! Have a look! NOW available in a MONEY SAVING BUNDLE of Greek & Egypt Logic PuzzlesSet includes 3 Logic Puzzles. This set includes: Egyptian Pets! is a personalized puzzle.
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5th - 9th
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Cracking Codes and Ciphers
Codes and ciphers are a fun and productive way to help your students work on their critical thinking skills. This packet contains information, charts, keys, and worksheets for four different code/cipher systems: Morse Code, The NATO International Spelling Alphabet, The Caesar Shift, and Navajo Code Talking. Each code system is provided with a brief history and explanation of use, as well as a practice sheet. Also included is a worksheet to construct a Caesar Shift Wheel and a complete answer key
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2nd - 8th
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MINI-MYSTERY Progressive Puzzle #1: "Prize in a Purloined Purse"
A PROGRESSIVE PUZZLE is a set of puzzles that must be solved in sequential order. The solution to the first puzzle is needed in order to solve the next puzzle, and this continues with each successive puzzle. Students will use a variety of critical reading and thinking skills as they work their way from one puzzle to the next. All four puzzles can be printed on one page as two-sided copies. This Mini-Mystery puzzle set is a fun “crack-the-case” problem-solving activity that can be used at any ti
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4th - 8th
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Halloween STEM Activity - Ghosts in the Graveyard - Halloween STEM Challenge
In this Halloween STEM challenge activity, students build ghost pulleys.The basic idea: Students work in partners or groups against a criteria & constraints list to create a ghost transporter that lifts cotton ball “ghosts” from the ground to the top of a pulley. (For younger students, the teacher will set up the pulley; for older students, the teacher will provide materials and students will include the pulley and attachment as part of their designs.)Not doing Halloween STEM Activities? No
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: Halloween STEM Activities - 6 STEM Challenges - Print & Paperless
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