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Middle school ELA test prep research for Microsoft PowerPoint and for Gifted and Talented
Activist Project *DIGITAL VERSION INCLUDED*
**UPDATED to include:1. Student Graphic Organizers to guide research and speech writing (8 pages) 2. Digital Student Graphic Organizers through Google Docs (non-editable and editable versions included) ___________________________________________________________________In this research project, students are guided in creating a presentation and speech telling the story of a chosen activist. Students will first dig into the meaning of activism, what it is and what it looks like. Students will then
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Gifted and Talented Students - Independent Unit of Study
This powerpoint teaches your gifted and talented students the step by step process of working on their own research projects that will lead to an ultimate product and presentation.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Informative Writing Prompt and Research Project
Prepare for the SBA performance task! Students will read articles and watch a short video on sea turtles, organize their notes, plan their writing, and compose an informative paper about sea turtles and reasons for their being on the endangered species list. Graphic organizer, articles, and video are all included.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Note Taking Strategies
This PowerPoint covers reading strategies, determining importance, and note taking strategies to help students extract relevant information for the task at hand. It is intended for 6-12 grade and has a variety of TED talks to use for the application piece based on what is most appropriate for your students' interests and grade level.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Fact-Checking the Internet Bundle (CER)
In these 12 student-paced lessons, students will work with a partner to use their Claim-Evidence-Reasoning skills to fact-check videos from the internet. They will analyze the information in the video for false or misleading statements, and then conduct their own internet search to verify whether those statements are factually correct or not. Each student will take notes separately while conducting their own search, and then compare notes with their partner before writing their final CER stateme
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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¡PAKETÓN! DACAS and DREAMERS | Desafío de Inmigración e Identidad
2 complimentary resources bundled for a value price. Suggested classroom use:Assign 1/2 the class DACASAssign 1/2 the class DREAMersPair up students to share findings then create a compare/contrast.Remember that you can always create your own bundle and save 10% in Granabana. Here's How!
Grades:
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
G&T Project: Winter (digital) Scavenger Hunt
This is a great project that can be given to your classes during the wintertime. Students will be given a list of 10 items that they will have to either photograph in their natural state or create a model of before photographing. Students are asked to create a slideshow presentation. One of the items requires students to include an audio clip. This is a great activity to have students work in groups or even independently. All items are winter-themed. Students will have the opportunity to create
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Destination: Travel
This resource was originally designed as an enrichment project for Gifted and Talented students. However, it can be used in any capacity, grades 3-8.I used this as a 15 day school and home project. Students had access to computers one-to-one, at school to do research and create their PowerPoint presentations. This project can be completed all at home, at school or a hybrid of both, as mentioned above. I spent about 20 minutes a day (for the 15 school days), and assigned different pages for the s
Grades:
3rd - 8th
College Research/Readiness Project
Wonderful project for any ages! This project allows students to research all of the components of college. I used this with 5th graders as a language arts research project, but can be adapted fo any age level - this is GREAT for high schoolers so they know what to be prepared for! The final assignment can be typed or presented as a PowerPoint (teacher choice!) ... please email if you have any questions about it. It takes quite awhile for the students to find the information so it would need to b
Grades:
5th - 12th
GT Biology - Cross Species Research Project
Students will design a new organism by crossing two different species and combining their abilities. It touches on genetics, bio-engineering, taxonomy, physical and behavioral characteristics, ecology, and ethics. They are given guidelines and rules, and watch a TED talk on where mankind was with this type of science in 2010.
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6th - 8th
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Forest Animals: Includes Pictures, diet, habitat, attributes, and babies.
PowerPoint that contains facts about diet, habitat, attributes, and babies about the following animals:BisonBlack BearCanadian GooseElkGrizzly BearMooseMountain GoatMuskratRaccoonRattlesnakeRed-Tailed HawkRiver OtterSquirrelWhite-Tailed DeerWoodchuck
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
Stranded! Using Research to Enhance Creative Writing
Don't just teach your gifted/talented middle school students about research and creative writing....STRAND them in the Amazonian Rainforest or the Sonoran Desert!
Students will select a stranded scenario, and then use research skills to learn more about the region and how to care for a group member who needs medical attention. Afterwards, students select a point of view and write a multi day journal entry, chronicling their survival from being stranded to rescue! Along the way, writers will inc
Grades:
5th - 8th
GT Energy Research Projects
Students are given five energy related projects to choose from which either tie the past of energy consumption and production to today, or predict the future of energy consumption and production for the next generations. They must research and present their projects. This powerpoint presentation sets up the assignment for students and explains how they will be graded.
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6th - 8th
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Social networking Composer Study (technology, writing, cross curricular,music)
This creative composer study tasks the student to create pretend social networking page (profile) for a composer. By including photos, basic information, and "friends", the students will truly get an inside look at their composer. It is designed to not just be a hum-drum research paper, but be a creative, modern research project!
It could even be used as an extra project for GATE students.
Grading Rubric included!
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Zoo Animals 1 and Zoo Animals 2: Pictures, diet, habitat, attributes, and babies
Zoo Animals 1 and Zoo Animals 2 combined. Facts about diet, habitat, attributes, and babies about the following animals:
Camel
Giraffe
Gorilla
Koala
Leopard
Lion
Llama
Meerkat
Ostrich
Otter
Tiger
Zebra
African Elephant
Aldabora Tortoise
Asian Elephant
Babirusa
Baboon
Brown Bear
Gentoo Penguin
Golden Lion Tamarin
Iguana
Panda
Polar Bear
Snow Leopard
Grades:
PreK - 6th
GT - Geology Research Project
Students have a choice of eight geology based research projects that show how geology plays a role in their everyday lives. They must prepare and present their research, include visual aids, and be ready to answer questions from their peers about the topic after they present their research.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Zoo Animals 2-Pictures, diet, habitat, attributes, and babies.
PowerPoint includes information about diet, habitat, attributes, and babies about the following animals:
African Elephant
Albadora Tortoise
Asian Elephant
Babirusa
Baboon
Brown Bear
Gentoo Penguin
Golden Lion Tamarin
Iguana
Panda
Polar Bear
Snow Leopard
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
Inquiry Task Cards: Improving Higher-Level Thinking
I created 5 station cards using leveled questions to encourage higher-level thinking and creativity through the use of technology, inquiry, and collaboration. One thing that I realized when teaching inquiry is that is exactly what I've been doing. I've been writing out the leveled questions and everything has been teacher-led, until I realized that inquiry needs to be student-led. Students need to be creating and answering their own leveled questions if we are ever going to build their think
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Writing Graphic Organizers (Narrative, Informational, Opinion)
This resource is a set of three graphic organizers to help students organize their writing. They are great for test prep (Performance Tasks), as they are created to incorporate other resources. However, they can be used without additional sources. The following organizers are included:
Informational
Opinion
Narrative
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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The Life Cycle of a Frog
The Life Cycle of a Frog presentation has descriptions and detailed pictures of the life cycle of a frog. This activity can be used as a presentation or as a game where students answer questions based on their research. This is an interactive learning activity where students can work in groups to answer Frog Facts!This activity includes a section where students can write about their frog research. It also includes a diagram of the frog lifecycle. I love to share my passion of environmental e
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Grades:
1st - 12th
HYENA - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including video snippets (mp4)
THE HYENA - Interactive PowerPoint Presentation includes one video snippet (mp4) The POWERFUL, INTERACTIVE presentation makes the reader or listener … THINK!GREAT FOR AFRICA STUDIES! READING LESSONS! LIFE SCIENCE LESSONS! RESEARCH PAPERS! This presentation is designed…as non-fiction reading exercisereading comprehension an independent or small group mini lessonstudy skills practice, note taking basic research for a life science report, animal study as a basis for a pre
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Grades:
K - 7th
How to repel: RATS/SNAKES/MOSQUITOES - Gifted and Talented Lesson
This is a fun Art/Science/ELA lesson. The students will research plants that repel rats, snakes and mosquitoes. Then they will make a powerpoint, write an essay and do a fun art activity! This lesson will be good for Gifted and Talented, ELA, Science or STEM.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
GT Density Related Projects
Students are given three density related projects to choose from. They must create and present their projects. The projects combine the ideas of density and buoyancy, and the laws or principles supporting them; specifically, Archemides principal and Boyle’s Law. This powerpoint presentation sets up the assignment for students and explains how they will be graded.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Amphibians and Reptiles-Pictures, diet, habitat, attributes, and babies.
Amphibians and Reptiles-Facts about diet, habitat, attributes, and babies about the following animals:African Savanna MonitorAldabora TortoiseBlood PythonChuckwallaDesert TortoiseGolden Poison FrogGreat Basin Gopher SnakeIguanaKomodo DragonLizardMadagascar Giant HosesnakeRattlesnakeSea TurtleSiamese CrocodileWestern Massasauga Rattlesnake
Grades:
PreK - 6th
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