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Library skills Common Core RI.5.6 resources for Gifted and Talented
5th Grade Reading Projects, Enrichment For the Entire Year! PDF and Digital!
5th Grade Reading Enrichment Research Projects for the Entire Year! Thirty-two weekly non-fiction reading enrichment projects in which students research topics and then answer the follow-up questions. The questions, not only check for comprehension of the topic researched, but review common reading text structures such as author's purpose, tone, mood, theme, compare/contrast, plot, cause and effect and more. Aligned to most 5th grade reading curriculum including STAAR/CCSS. Great for early fini
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5th
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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UPDATED Women's History Month Biography Research Project- Exploding Box Project
Updated to now include Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala HarrisMarch is the time of year to celebrate all of the accomplishments women have made around the world. This Women's History Month project is sure to your engage students and assist them with the research process. Included in this resource:Step by step instructions explaining how to prepare and cut the pop-up box. A video tutorial is linked for assembling and creating your pop-up box.53 different Notable Women to choose from in co
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3rd - 6th
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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.Whatās Included?Digital Student
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Ā Ultimate STEM and STEAM Activities Bundle - Teacher's Top-Rated Resources
Biography Activities - Task Cards & Choice Boards for Any Book
Dozens of biography activities come in two formats: task cards or choice boards. Each focuses on one informational text standard, as well as a higher order thinking skill (applying, analyzing, evaluating, or creating).Open the preview to take a closer look.They can be used with any biography: picture or chapter book, read-aloud or independently. You may pick and choose, ask students to specific tasks, or allow them to choose their own activities using the tic-tac-toe menus.All materials come in
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4th - 5th
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Also included in:Ā Biography Unit - Genre Study for Fourth and Fifth Grade Students
Low Prep Library Centers Bundle
Step into a world of seasonal excitement with this ultimate bundle of library centers! Experience the magic of fall, the joy of the holiday season, the wonder of winter, and the blossoming of spring, all wrapped up in engaging low prep library lessons that will leave your upper grade students eager for more! Aligned with the National School Library Standards, these library themed centers are easy to set up, promote behavior management, and offer endless possibilities for modification. Embrace t
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3rd - 6th
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Winter Library Centers - Easy Low Prep Library Lessons
It's cold outside - warm up your library lessons with low prep winter library centers! These four engaging winter-themed library center units are not only based on the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National School Library Standards, but they are also easy to set up, help with behavior management, and beat the winter blues. Perfect for your next library activity with your 3rd through 6th graders!This packet contains four fun winter-themed library centered units:Blizzard!Spread
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Ā Low Prep Library Centers Bundle
7 Steps to Research Posters
A big focus in Common Core standards is "Comprehension and Collaboration". This means RESEARCH is becoming an integral part of classroom instruction. Whether it's independent, small group, or whole class, this model will help guide you and your students through the tricky research process!
These posters are aligned with the research process outlined in the IIM - Independent Investigation Method, but can used independently with any content area instruction.
The Independent Investigation Method
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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National Parks Unit
Using technology students will research a National Park they have never visited and create a day to day itinerary through Google Maps and Google Slides. Assignments are suggested to go through Google Classroom; however, that is not required. This unit takes you through about 20-25 days worth of lessons and a suggested timeline for students to work on their project. Discussion questions are aligned with Depth and Complexity icons and content along with critical thinking lessons. Additional le
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4th - 6th
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Growth Mindset Close Read
BACK TO SCHOOL MUST HAVE!You can tell your students about the growth mindset but you can motivate your students to use a growth mindset with this 5-day Close Read using a text about brain research. This product contains text-based questions and center extensions include Common Core standards and are aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy. Teacher directions for whole group and small group address numerous areas of an evaluation rubric. Links are provided for vi
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4th - 6th
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Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
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5th - 12th
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STEM Engineering for Elementary GATE - Wind Power, Windmills, and Wind
Two challenging but age-appropriate engineering projects highlight this unit. If youāve taught my other STEM units, however, you know theyāre not simply building projects. Weāre thinking, learning science concepts, developing explanations, applying math and non-fiction reading skills, and bringing a wide variety of areas into a unit. But letās not take lightly how cool it is to build and experiment with a cool mini glider and a working windmill!
As usual, we have ready-to-print activity shee
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3rd - 6th
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PBL Introduction to Architecture: Build Your Own Dream Treehouse
No planning required! This PBL comes with a 32-slide presentation introducing the major concepts, elements, and procedures of architecture. Students will then use the elements and process to answer research questions (resources provided), plan, sketch, build, present, and reflect on their dream treehouse! This bundle comes with a 12-page paced guide for students, with teacher signoffs on every step.
Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Greek Myths Digital Book BINGO with Google Slide Student BINGO Boards
Greek Myths Digital Book BINGO with Google Slide Student BINGO Boards Want to encourage your students to discover and explore Greek myths? Do you use Accelerated Reader OR have other book quiz options available? This EDITABLE Google Slide Book BINGO activity, integrating technology, social studies/history, and reading, can be an engaging way for students to continue to build confidence and stamina as independent readers and continue to develop a sense of what they enjoy reading! * I originally c
Grades:
2nd - 6th
5th Grade ELA Bilingual Leveled Proficiency Scale Posters - Differentiation
Fill your bilingual word wall with learning objectives! Whether you teach ELL, ESL, Spanish Immersion, or just want to communicate better with your Spanish-Speaking students; these bilingual posters will give you the exact language you need to keep your students engaged in content while they master English. These poster pages present Learning Goals and Scales aligned to a growth mindset and the Common Core Math standards, as well as Florida and most states. Inspired by Marzano's research in āThe
Grades:
4th - 5th
Multiple Intelligences: ARGUE IT! CHOICE CARDSĀ® - SET 1
Power-Up your classroom with BYTES Power Smarts! These Choice Cards include 25 argumentative essay prompts that cover multiple standards for Common Core. See full packet contents listed below and click on Preview under the thumbnails above to see a sample of the packet contents.Choice CardsĀ® are task cards, but we think the word CHOICE is more motivational. Students have lots of CHOICES with BYTES Power Smarts IT! Packs. Students can choose an IT! Pack and, within that pack, they can choose w
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4th - 6th
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Latin America Bloom's Taxonomy Projects/Task cards
**The Bloom's Taxonomy PowerPoint in my store is an EXCELLENT kickoff to using these projects!
This unit has 40 pages.
ļ There are thirty Latin America project/ task cards based on Bloomās Taxonomy.
ļ There is also a list of the thirty projects separated by each level of Bloomās.
ļ At the end, you will find a contract, planning, sheet, and rubric for students to use while working on their project of choice.
ļ The Common Core State Standards covered are listed on the parent/teacher/student co
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4th - 8th
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Interactive Research Project: Explorers
Have you started a unit of study focused on the New World Explorers? Use this new approach to research projects that will allow students to demonstrate their creativity and research skills.Students will be guided through the research process to identify important information about New World Explorers, including Christopher Columbus. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You will need scrapbook paper, scissors, glue and coloring tools to create this engaging project. That
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Differentiated State Report
As part of a complete Social Studies curriculum for 5th grade in California and elsewhere, students are required to research one of the 50 United States. Here you will find a complete assignment for a State Report. It is filled with activities and products that allow students to use technology, creativity, and their own abilities to be successful. This report can be easily differentiated for your student. One of the clearest ways to differentiate the report is to set goals with the students: Thi
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Ā Differentiated State Report and State Maps Bundle
Sharks of the Ocean Digital Research Project
Are you looking for an interactive and engaging digital research project to help your students analyze informational text?Click here to see this project in actionThis resource contains embedded videos, interactive slides, and clickable research links. Students will use these links to research three shark species and then choose a shark from that interests them most to research. Students will also identify at least two reasons why sharks are important to our ocean ecosystems. Included in this res
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3rd - 5th
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Influential Contributors in Black History Research Bundle
Easy Research Project: Black History Bundle AlertHave you started a thematic unit for Black History Month and are looking for an easy to implement research project? Then look no further. This mini research printable can be used as an independent study activity or even as a learning center. You will have two formats to choose from, one is full size (8.5 x 11). The smaller version can be glued into an interactive notebook OR all student projects can be placed on a ring and placed in a cl
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Research Unit: Hidden Heroes
Step-by-step packet for conducting research in the classroom. Introduce your learners to heroes they haven't heard of before while working on 21st century skills! Ready to use packet for students with a teacher guide included. Note: This packet is not editable.Unit Includes:Student Packet (available in color or black and white) includes: Cover Page option 1 Cover Page option 2 Finding Your Topic Topic Ideas Planning for Success Mind Map Goal Setting Research (source 1) Research (source 2) Resea
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Not Grade Specific
Multiple Intelligences: WRITE IT! CHOICE CARDSĀ® - SET 1
Power-Up your classroom with BYTES Power Smarts! These 25 Choice Cards are designed for Common Core and include Narratives (Science Fiction Short Story, Historical Fiction Short Story, Fantasy Short Story, Mini-Biography, Script), News Articles, Argumentative Essays, Opinion Pieces/Editorials, Speeches, Monologues, Research Papers, Persuasive Letters writing prompts that cover multiple standards for Common Core. See the full packet contents listed below and click on Preview under the thumbnail
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4th - 6th
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Black History: Martin Luther King Jr. Foldable Research Exploding Box Project
Are you beginning a unit of study focused on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Use this focused research project as a new approach to class projects. This Exploding Box Project will guide your students through the research process. Each portion of the box has guiding questions to assist your students in identifying important information about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, major accomplishments, and character traits. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You w
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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