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Common Core RI.3.4 activities for Gifted and Talented
Inventions Unit and Inventors Project Based Learning - Process of Inventing
In this invention unit, I have included comprehensive invention activities which take students through the creative process of inventing. Each activity should be self-explanatory. Students use 21st century skills throughout the unit such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Students also learn about famous inventors and their inventions. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT UNIT FOR DIFFERENTIATION.IN THIS UNIT: 6 Warm - up activities which teach creativity, critical thinking, and problem solv
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3rd - 5th
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Beginning of Year Fun Activity Packet | GRADES 3-5 | Math ELA Teasers Puzzles
If you are anything like me, the back to school season is definitely the most stressful time of the year. It always feels like I am looking for a moment to get myself and my thoughts together, but I have 30 students who are in a new place with new people staring at me, looking for direction, instruction, and entertainment. If you are looking for activity worksheets that combine fun independent and partner activities, brain teasers, and engaging games and puzzles- look no further. I created this
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3rd - 5th
THOMAS EDISON ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board
EUREKA! YOU FOUND IT! A ready-to-go, time-saving discovery! Students will love researching and reporting on the life of Thomas Edison as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin bo
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3rd - 7th
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PAUL REVERE ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board Ideas
The British Are Coming! Forget "One if by land and two if by sea" and try these THREE engaging, time-saving activities. Students will love researching and reporting on the heroic life of Paul Revere as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-o
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3rd - 6th
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Who Would Win on Land? (Reading Response)
Do you struggle to get your boys interested in reading? The "Who Would Win?" book series by Jerry Pallotta is perfect for them. Students read engaging and informative facts about the two different animals and respond to their reading with this organizer. Students must read the facts and determine who is the winner in multiple categories. There are also writing opportunities for students to determine the advantages one animal has over the other. Students may write to change the ending based on wh
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2nd - 3rd
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MERIWETHER LEWIS ACTIVITY 3 Hands-On Projects for the Lewis and Clark Expedition
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the adventurous life of Meriwether Lewis as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea BIOGRAPHY BUNDLE - 9 Projects - 30% OFF
Independent Science Experiment Grades 3 & 4
This product contains one simple science experiment that can be done independently by third and fourth graders. I have done this activity with second graders, but with teacher guidance. The fact sheet may be too difficult to read for early second graders. Materials needed are: a baby-food jar or small, clear water bottle, water, food coloring, a liquid measuring cup & cooking oil
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2nd - 4th
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3rd Grade EOY Standard Review
Is Pluto a Planet?(Reading Informational)
Is Pluto a Planet? Standard Based Questions
Tsunami (Reading Informational)
Tsunami Standard Based Questions
New Shoes (Reading Literature)
New Shoes Standard Based Questions
Elephants Paired Text A (Reading Informational)
Elephants Standard Based Questions
The Woolly Mammoth Paired Text B (Reading Informational)
The Woolly Mammoth Standard Based Questions
Elephant and Woolly Mammoth Compare and Contrast Questions
Jack and the Beanstalk (3 pages) Reading
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2nd - 3rd
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WILLIAM CLARK BIOGRAPHY ACTIVITIES: 3 Projects — Lewis and Clark Expedition
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the adventurous life of William Clark as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These rea
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea BIOGRAPHY BUNDLE - 9 Projects - 30% OFF
NFL Gameday Journalism - Lesson Plan Bundle
Throughout my eighteen-year teaching career, I’ve designed and implemented a program that motivates students to use nonfiction literacy strategies independently in an authentic way. Gameday Journalism is a fun transdisciplinary project that captivates your classroom audience while teaching Common Core standards in a unique way that will leave a lasting impression. Students will retain these skills and transfer them successfully to high achievement test scores!The program uses sports writing from
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3rd - 8th
James and the Giant Peach Grade 3 Common Core Literature Unit
Within this Grade 3 Common Core Literature unit, I've included printable worksheets covering figurative language, elements of plot, a "peachy" trivia template for use with a team challenge, vocabulary development (roots and affixes), characterization study, illustration study, a bio-poem pattern, "Peach Daily News" template and instructions, "What If?" plot flow chart activity, research report ideas, and so much more! Activities are challenging for use with gifted and talented students; they m
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3rd, Staff
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Activities for PROMETHEAN Board Use
Start a study of the novel The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate with this complete and colorful flipchart from Gifted and Talented Materials by Joyce Lansky. First, students are introduced to the novel by answering questions about the cover, learning about the author, the Newbery award, and other questions concerning the book. After students use a venn diagram to compare and contrast themselves to a gorilla, they will compete in a seven word dictionary race to introduce some of the vocab
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: The One and Only Ivan Novel Study PROMETHEAN BOARD
Multiple Intelligences Challenge: Grow Your Word Power Smarts®
Power-Up your classroom with BYTES Power Smarts®! Challenge your students to strengthen their Word Power Smarts by choosing 5 or more activities to complete on the Grow Your Word Power Smarts activity sheet. BYTES Power Smarts® uses original art for its instructional materials – no clip art. We think your students will enjoy our unique characters. BYTES Power Smarts® instructional materials are designed by Kathy Hackett and Theresa Jackson who have over 55 years of combined teaching experien
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3rd - 6th
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Busy Elves: An MJ Golden Cookie
The elves have been busy again!! Figure out what the elves have been up to by using the clues to solve this logic and research-based brain teaser. You'll have fun and learn a lot about the world in the process. MJ Golden Cookies will have your students use a variety of research and problem-solving skills to solve.
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3rd - 6th
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