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Middle school physics literature circles for International Baccalaureate
Christmas Chemistry Color by Number - by Valence Electrons
Solve each chemical element for the number of valence electrons indicated by its atomic mass and use that answer to determine the color of each section. For example hydrogen has 1 valence electron so wherever you see "H" use the number color 1 which is yellow.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Glass Sentence Novel Study
This is a fantastic novel to read with middle school students or advanced intermediate grade students. The Glass Sentence is the first novel in a trilogy. The novel study includes chapter checks for all 39 chapters, an answer key, mini activity ideas, and a culminating PBL that incorporates Social Studies and Language Arts standards. The novel can be read as a whole class read aloud, independent reading, as a literature circle, or small group book study. There is one page for each chapter and th
Grades:
5th - 8th
50 Text-Dependent Questions: "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry"
This comprehensive set of complex text-dependent questions delves into Neil deGrasse Tyson's captivating book, "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry."50+ Thought-provoking Questions: Explore a wide range of topics, from the vastness of the cosmos and the life cycle of stars to the mysteries of dark matter and the Big Bang theory.Multiple Levels of Inquiry: Go beyond basic comprehension with questions that encourage analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.Engaging with the Text: Deepen student un
Grades:
4th - 7th
"Puppets of Spelhorst" by Kate DiCamillo - Activities
I loved this book by Kate DiCamillo and created 8 different activities that connect to the ATL (Approaches to Learning) in the category of Thinking skills. This can be used in a literature group, activity for a classroom or as work packet. Students will engage in:-note taking-character exploration-sequencing-reflecting on their own experience as a reader-summarizing-comprehension (QAR question-answer relationships)-creativity (making their own stories with the puppet cut outs)
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Recording templates for Project Zero Thinking Routines
Recording templates to help students engage with thinking routine protocols from Project Zero.
Grades:
1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
STEM Water Tension Paper Clip Boat a Science and Engineering Challenge
This STEM science and engineering challenge will challenge students about water tension. Students will conduct science experiments to introduce themselves to the concept of water tension and how heavy objects can be made to look like they are floating. Recording sheets are provided for students to write their observations and conclusions on. For the advanced students, extension questions are provided to extend their knowledge. Also included is a technology challenge. This pack contains everythin
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: STEM 3x Water Tension Bundle a Science and Engineering Challenge
International Children's Book Day Class Play or Assembly
International Children's Book Day Class Play or Assembly
This script was written in celebration of International Children's Book Day April 2nd 2017 including characters from Horrid Henry, Peter Pan, The Gruffalo, Charlotte's Web, Captain Underpants, Matilda, The Tales of Narnia, Alice in Wonderland and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
NB This is the same script as World Book Day Class Play but adapted to International Children's Book Day.
Cast of 30 (easily adapted up or down)
Dura
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Chemical Bonds Guided Reading and Questions Literature Circle
Students read a short reading on ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds and then answer questions based on their reading. Literature skills and vocabulary.
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Book Discussion Guide | Giants of Science: Isaac Newton by Kathleen Krull
A four part book discussion guide perfect for Science History & Appreciation classesFeatured Text: "Giants of Science: Isaac Newton" by Kathleen KrullThis assignment will have student read the featured text in four parts, after which students will respond to one or more discussion questions based on text-evidence and personal opinions.This resource can be assigned as an independent work packet or as a group activity! No prep required. (Note - the text is NOT included in this resource)
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: High School Physics Digital Resources
The Intangible Heritage Book
A book that can be printed as a set of cards or as a small book to explore ideas connected to the UNESCO intangible heritage criteria. The text is simple and requires the readers to think and explore ideas using a visible thinking routine. The text is primarily pictures and questions designed to prompt thinking and reflection. Excellent tool for IB PYP Where We Are in Place and Time inquiries.
Grades:
4th - 7th
Critical Literacy – Guided cards
Aim: To provide teachers with resources that can be used to introduce, model, and teach critical literacy through guided inquiry
Subject links: Reading, writing, spelling and any research topic
Included in the resource: Overview of the different pages, Guide as to how images and visual literacy can be used to support inquiry; each stage (code breaker, connector, researcher and meaning maker) of the critical literacy process has
Overview page
Details with specific connections to reading, writi
Grades:
4th - 6th
Critical Literacy – Collaborative posters
Aim: To provide teachers with resources that can be used to introduce, model, collaboratively build ideas and teach critical literacy
Subject links: Reading, writing, spelling and any research topic
Included in the resource: Overview of the different pages, Guide as to how images and visual literacy can be used to support inquiry; each stage (code breaker, connector, researcher and meaning maker) of the critical literacy process has
Overview page
Details with specific connections to reading,
Grades:
4th - 7th
Dear Levi Literature Circle
This resource can be used whole group or in smaller literature circles/guided reading groups. Each day, students will read Dear Levi and engage in many different skills including context clues, characterization, inferencing, finding evidence, etc. IB themes are used in some of the activities, but these can be easily changed to fit your classroom needs.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
DEEP READING STRATEGIES
The art of understanding and exploring hidden ideas in texts and the world around us.
When exploring any topic through conceptual inquiry, teachers are trying to develop, for students, learning opportunities that develop skills, knowledge and understanding. By providing opportunities for students in an inquiry to include their attitudes and interests will make the inquiry more relevant and engaging for them. Sometimes it can be tricky to move a topic into a conceptually driven inquiry. This pro
Grades:
4th - 6th
Reading Comprehension Strategies – DIG into Books
Reading Comprehension Strategies – DIG into Books
Reading comprehension strategy: USING THE DIG MODEL to uncover ideas in narratives and fiction
Aim: To help younger readers find ways to begin exploring and uncovering the different levels of ideas that form a fiction text or narrative.
Subject links: Any subject that uses narrative texts to explore bigger ideas
Included in the reading comprehension resource: Overview explanation, example points to remember, Guided and blank A4 pages for stude
Grades:
2nd - 6th
READING COMPREHENSION-
READING COMPREHENSION- DIG LEVELLED CARDS
Supporting reading comprehension and research comprehension, these carefully illustrated cards provide visual cues for students to help them explore ideas and concepts at different layers of the DIG model- in humanities and arts.
Based on, but extending the ‘iceberg’ model of exploring culture, the DIG model helps students uncover ideas and investigate social constructs.
Subject links: Social Studies, Humanities, Literacy and the Arts,
Grades:
4th - 6th
Energy in Physics Guided Reading and Questions
Students read the included selection on energy in physics and then answer critical thinking questions.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Student Self-e Rubric & Guide evaluation
Preview:Assess yourself in terms of class participation, preparation, self-discipline, and attitude using the guide below. You...show engagement in class (attentiveness, interest in learning) in all activitiesalways contribute something to the class discussion and participates (pro-)actively & appropriately actively listens to teacher and classmates...
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Energy, Work, and Simple Machines
Informational text on energy, work, and simple machines. Created for interactive notebook.
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
Literature Circle Role Cards
Quality discussions during Literature Circles require training and these cards will help you do that! These foldable cards, designed to be propped-up like a tent, establish roles for Literature Circles to support students with protocols and topics of conversation. Roles include a Text Director who encourages peers to follow protocols on how to read passages together.a Topics, Tone and Theme Trackera Fortune Teller who, instead of gazing into a crystal ball, encourages students to see the futur
Grades:
5th - 12th
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IB PYP Action Cycle Book Response
Why not explore the International Baccalaureate (IB) Action Cycle (Choose, Act, Reflect) when learning about narrative story elements? In this resource, IB learners will be encouraged to explore the problem the characters face in a narrative, what actions the character takes and reflect on what happens as a result (solution). What are some ways I can use this FREE resource?This resource can be used time and time again with your choice (or your students' choice) of picture story book or novel, ei
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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