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Free simulations for Gifted and Talented
Let's Talk Turkey! Differentiated Thanksgiving Math
Reinforce your students' knowledge of estimating and addition with decimals with this "delicious" assignment! Students estimate the price of a Thanksgiving meal for a family of four people. They have four choices on how to gather the data, and then prepare presentation boards. This assignment is a perfect fit for classrooms with gifted and talented cluster groupings of students. A rubric is included that assesses all components of the assignments and ability levels.
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3rd - 6th
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INHERITED TRAITS SIMULATION
In this simple simulation of Gregor Mendel's first experiment with tall and short pea plants, students use blue and yellow pom poms, cubes, beads, or other manipulatives to better understand what Mendel discovered. The activity visually reinforces an understanding of dominant and recessive genes and demonstrates why recessive traits skip generations.You can find more about this lesson HERE as well as additional resources to use in working with gifted and advanced students, grades K-8, at BIG IDE
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4th - 7th
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Florida 7th Grade Civics Simulation SS.7.CG.2.1 Becoming a Citizen
Welcome to today's simulation, where we will explore the concept of citizenship and the constitutional pathways to becoming a United States citizen. In this simulation, we will delve into the definition of a citizen and examine the various processes outlined in the Constitution for acquiring citizenship. Through interactive role-play and discussions, we will gain a deeper understanding of the rights, responsibilities, and privileges associated with citizenship, as well as the legal and procedura
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5th - 8th
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Probability & Statistics - A Simulated Approach
In 1994 I wrote an alternative curriculum for our Probability and Statistics students at Chippewa Falls (Wisconsin) High School that employed Monte Carlo simulations. The students’ reactions were so positive that we increased our one section of this course to three sections in just three years. As a consequence, I asked another math teacher at our school to teach a section of this course and over the next nine years, two additional teachers were also teaching sections of this course. One of tho
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10th - 12th
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Gifted Enrichment Unit - Vikings Exploration and Discovery
Enjoy a free sample of this interactive team-building unit that is based on the overarching theme of Exploration and Discovery. By acting as Vikings who sail the seas, students use their creativity and higher-level thinking skills to solve daily challenges and earn Viking Coins along the way. Through a series of 9 challenges, the students learn about the concepts of Exploration and Discovery as they relate to the past, present and future while having fun along the way!
This unit is perfect
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3rd - 8th
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5 Classroom Teaching Strategies - Teacher Reference
I have found the best way to engage learners is to make it real for them. The five teaching strategies listed offer varying levels of independence and exploration for kids to get the most out of their learning. And really, it makes teaching so much more fun to see kids fired up as they make those connections. Please enjoy this free teacher reference download.Thanks for stopping by! Pam Kranz***************************************************************************© Pamela Kranz Desktop Learn
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Not Grade Specific
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Chip Challenge
This is a creative project that also involves math. Great for 4th and 5th graders. The students do most of this at home. You could teach mini lessons on it if you wanted to.
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4th - 5th
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