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2nd grade instructional technology research for Gifted and Talented
Rocks and Minerals Activity - (Rock Cycle, Types of Rocks, etc) Foldable Project
Rock your classroom and save a ton of time with these ready-to-go circlebook projects! Students will love creating circlebooks as they learn about rocks and minerals. 22 Mix-and-Match templates make it easy to customize the projects to meet your students' needs. The templates include plenty of writing space for students to respond to their research findings.Check out the PREVIEW for a movie of what the finished product looks like. Related Products from GravoisFareRocks and Minerals Circlebook: 2
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2nd - 6th
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Greatest Toy Ever Webhunt, Persuasive Writing and Invention Research
All kids love toys! This is the perfect activity to teach students how to conduct research on the Internet while studying informational text. I've included two pages of questions about different popular toys that were invented. And, students can research their favorite toy where they will find out who invented it, when, details on how it was invented, and other questions about their toy. This activity can be completed anytime during the year. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED:History of Toys webhuntResearch o
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2nd - 6th
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50 MORE Printables for Early Finishers & Enrichment
Keeping your fast finishers and enrichment students engaged just got easier! Never again hear a student say, "I'm done, what do I do now?" Although these are easy prep printables for you, they provide more than just fill in the blank busy work for your students.
This set of activities is based upon one my most highly rated, best selling products. You can see the first set of 50 printables
HERE
Inside you will find critical and creative thinking activities for a wide range and ability of stud
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1st - 4th
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Passion Project: Fostering Creativity and Inquiry!
Perfect for independent study projects! Unlock your students' passions!
I have been trying to wrap my mind around how to implement passion projects in my classroom all year long. I LOVE the idea behind allowing my students to research topics that interest them, but I also wanted to create some guidelines and parameters to help them along while still allowing student choice and creativity. As you will see, I am approaching passion projects through the incorporation of choice boards. The board
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2nd - 5th
Design Your Own Planet Project: Independent Study/(GT) with Digital Version
Product DescriptionNEW: A digital (Google Slides) version is now included!This print-and-go unit gives students the opportunity to learn about planets, moons, and stars. Students will research what makes a planet, design their own planet, develop a 3D model, present what they have learned, then reflect on their learning. Unit Structure: The unit is designed with a cover page for easy photocopying as a workbook style unit. The unit is “print and go”. All workspace is included in the packet. Direc
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2nd - 7th
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Digital Independent Research Project - Topic of Choice
Want a fun, creative, independently paced project for your students? Looking for something to challenge your students who have already mastered your skills?Need an activity that will allow your students to practice research skills, questioning strategies, and higher level thinking?With this independent project, students will be able to choose any topic they wish to research and follow through at a completely independent level. Product includes basic research steps, such as brainstorming, backgro
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2nd - 7th
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Genius Hour
Genius Hour Template for Elementary - This Genius Hour (Passion Project) is designed especially for primary grades and beginners. These Genius Hour templates are simple enough for beginning readers and most pages can be adapted for even non-readers by completing the pages with drawings. You can implement Genius Hour with even the youngest learners with the help of this resource. These pages would also work to implement Genius Hour for Special needs students. This Genius Hour Plan is designed
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K - 2nd
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Career Exploration: Internet Research
Do your students study different career choices? Here is a half-page worksheet along with websites for students to look up and record information about a career. The teacher page also list other websites where students can print pictures of people at their jobs, watch videos, and play games. This research is appropriate for elementary students as well as junior high students.
Key Words: social studies, internet, research
Updated 2017
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2nd - 8th
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Holidays/Christmas Around the World - Country Traditions and Cultures Activities
Students and their imaginations will travel worldwide in this Holidays Around the World (Christmas Around the World) unit! Using QR codes with website links, students will research holidays in other countries. They will love creating their passports while learning about the traditions in different cultures. IN THIS ACTIVITY...Holidays Around the World QR Code Task CardsTraditions and Customs QR Code Task CardsBooklets for each countryBooklets for other winter holidaysExtra sheets for additional
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2nd - 5th
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Technology Essential Questions Posters
28 Essential Questions- one for each sub-standard of the International Society for Technology Education Standards for Students. Ideal for helping to inspire technology-infused project based learning in your classroom. As of 7/16/16 these have been fully updated for the 2016 ISTE Standards for Students.
(Read this blog post for how I use these in my classroom). The best part about these essential questions is that they can be used with any subject area and any age level (you might have to defin
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K - 12th
All About Zoo Animals Research Project-with QR codes
This zoo animal research non-fiction unit is a great way to implement informative writing and research skills in your class. This unit is also great for digital learning/distance learning. We house our QR codes in video.link!In this unit students will:*Use animal posters to scan QR codes to watch videos about each animal.*Fill out graphic organizers with information they have learned in the videos.*Use the handwriting paper to write a report on the animal. *Use the mini book to record facts ab
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: All About Animals QR Research Projects
Passport To Family Heritage Project
Focusing on cultural awareness? Studying immigration? Looking for a research project that connects to students' lives? Well, then this Passport to Family Heritage Project has exactly what you need. This project will help students discover their family's journey to America, research facts about their family's native country, and explore their family's heritage.
This 15 page product includes the following items:
1. Project Cover Page
2. Student "Passport" Information Page
3. My Family Portrait Pa
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1st - 5th
Design Your Own Playground Project: Independent Study/(GT)- Digital Version
Product DescriptionNEW! This now includes a digital (Google Slides) version for students to use!This print-and-go unit gives students the opportunity to learn about simple machines, force, and safety. Students will research simple machines, design their own playground, develop a 3D model, present what they have learned, then reflect on their learning. Unit Structure: The unit is designed with a cover page for easy photocopying as a workbook style unit. The unit is “print and go”. All workspace i
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1st - 4th
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Raising Rigor: Project Based Learning- Self Guided Projects for Fast Finishers
Self Guided Inquiry Packet for High Ability Students:Every year I seem to have 2-3 students that come into my classroom way ahead of the pack. They finish early, they know the answers to my questions, and they are very good at independent tasks. I've always desired to challenge them in the way that they deserve to be challenged, but it can be overwhelming in the midst of Common Core rigor, the needs of struggling students, and the “busy work” of being a teacher. I designed this to be an independ
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Raising Rigor: BUNDLE!
Force and Motion Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions with Science Digital
Force and Motion Science Comprehension Passages with Questions Digital Version activities integrate the content area of science into reading and provide a hands-on force and motion experiment. Your students will focus on asking and answering questions, connecting science concepts, vocabulary, and text features with topics on force and motion. Digital Science allows you to go paperless while integrating the content area of science into reading. Perfect for classrooms that are using 1:1 devices, G
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2nd - 3rd
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Inventor Research
The following resources are intended to be used for students to research a variety of inventors. Materials can be used as a whole class or in a research center. QR Code Research Cards, Inventor Mini Book Pages, and Green Screen puppets are included for the following 30 inventors:-Alexander Graham Bell-Benjamin Franklin-Stephanie Kwolek-Ruth Graves Wakefield-Eli Whitney-George Washington Carver-Thomas Edison-Tim Berners-Lee-Lonnie Johnson-Dr. Patricia Bath-Joy Mangano-Josephine Cochrane-Henry Fo
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2nd - 4th
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Independent Research Projects for Science & Social Studies - Enrichment Choices
These enrichment boards contain choices for students to further their learning on independently chosen science and social studies topics. Each one can be used for any science or social studies topic. I suggest printing these at the beginning of the year and laminating to be re-used all year.
Choices included:
Science: Write an informational report; create a glossary of important words; choose a scientist to research and write a speech from his/her point of view; create an informational poster;
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1st - 5th
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Point of View Activities | Research & Creative Writing Project
This is an extension project that you can use after reading Diary of a Fly, Spider, or Worm by Doreen Cronin. This project gives students the opportunity to apply point of view, research, and creative writing skills! Students will mimic the style of the picture book to create their own by researching an animal of their choice, and then writing those facts in a way that is from the perspective of the animal. This is a great higher-order thinking activity for any upper elementary student that has
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2nd - 5th
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Online Research Tips - Guide for Finding Accurate & Relevant Information
Online Research Tips - Helpful Hints for Finding Accurate & Relevant Information
A 2-page easy reference guide summarizes key points when researching topics online.
--What are search engines and how do they work?
--How do keywords and Boolean Operators help your search?
--What websites and domains are most trustworthy and reliable?
--How can I check the accuracy of website information?
This is helpful when introducing the basics to internet research!
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2nd - 8th
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Dinosaur Fossil Find! (Explore and Create: 6 Types of Fossil Formation)
***Now revised to include a NEW supplemental pack and my dinosaur-themed Bloom's Taxonomy posters! This 114 page best-seller is sure to be a favorite in your classroom!***
This resource is an excellent accompaniment to a study of dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, prehistory, etc. In "Dinosaur Fossil Find," information is provided for each of 6 types of fossil formation. Ideas for creating classroom models and photos of each are also included, as are extra classroom goodies in the appen
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K - 6th
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Animal Research Poster or Diorama Project: Perfect for Gifted Enrichment!
Animal Research Poster or Diorama Project: Perfect for Gifted Enrichment or for your whole class.
Can be used as a homework or in class project. The student is asked to pick an animal to research. It allows for the student to choose either a poster or diorama to present facts learned.
This pack includes complete directions to give to students(one page with points added and one page without), a page with some helpful guidelines for student research, teacher score sheet, a complete r
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1st - 3rd
Genius Hour Interactive Notebook Printable and Digital
Are you looking for a way to have your students participate in genius hour? This student interactive journal is the answer! It comes in two formats: printable and digital Google Slides. Students will use the Engineering Design Process to research a topic they are interested in. This can be used to guide whole class lessons or early finishers can work through the journal independently. Genius hour is a perfect way to offer engaging extensions in your classroom.What’s Included?Digital Student
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2nd - 5th
Create-A-Game! Planning Packet for Research Products for Advanced Students
One of my best sellers! The Create-A-Game Planning Packet for Enrichment/ Research Products is for ANY research topic! Your advanced or gifted students, or even your fast finishers, can "show what they know" in a unique, fun way! My students have been creating their own games for years…this packet is the end result of the lessons, guidelines, and many details I helped them include in their original games. This planning packet includes a 14 page detailed checklist to guide students through the s
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1st - 9th
Sea Turtles - Project Based Learning Science - Conservation Activities
Did you know there are 8 different species of sea turtles that are in danger of becoming extinct? This sea turtle conservation unit focuses on the threats to sea turtles and what people can do to help save them. This SAVE THE SEA TURTLES PROJECT BASED LEARNING SCIENCE unit includes recommended books and resources, research, technology, the life cycle, and the presentation of student findings. The Save the Sea Turtles unit includes collaboration, differentiation and 21st century learning skills w
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1st - 3rd
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