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Problem solving government Common Core RST.6-8.4 resources
CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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Not Grade Specific
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Light Pollution Activities and Project--Problem Based Learning, Environment
Students will learn about light pollution and its effects on the environment, humans, wildlife, and energy consumption. The lesson uses video, interactive maps, images, and real-world homework reflection to take an in-depth look at the invention of light and its impact on the world. The resulting project is a public service announcement educating the public on an issue and proposing solutions to light pollution.Aligns with many standards, including Ontario Science Standards for 4-6th grades!*
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Lessons on Light Bundle--Readings, Reflections, Activities and Projects
Movie Worksheet: "Sold" Human Trafficking
Front and back handout for the movie "SOLD" directed by Jeffrey D. Brown based on Patricia McCormick's novel "Sold." Units: 8th Grade unit on Sexual Health (the end of the unit involves having a discussion with teenagers regarding Sex Trafficking)Social Studies class discussing EthicsGovernment class discussing laws involving the "legalization of prostitution." Worksheet Includes: questions, time table that certain questions appear, and parts of the movie to skip for young viewers. Teacher Tip:
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Haunted Mansion Escape Room - Digital Resource
• Halloween Digital Escape Room • No Prep Activities • Parties • Sub •Haunted Mansion Escape Room: Enrich your classroom experience with a spine-tingling adventure app designed to challenge students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Set in a mysterious haunted setting, students must navigate through puzzling rooms, decode cryptic messages, and unravel eerie secrets, all while learning and engaging in a fun, interactive manner. Perfect for enhancing cognitive abilities and introducin
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5th - 7th
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STEM Design for Learning: Designing Weather Instruments
A Webquest for Real World Project-Based Learning
The Weather Station WebQuest is a great way to introduce students to the world of weather measurement and invention. The webquest and design process supports critical thinking and collaboration as students form teams and make decisions about weather instrument design. The final product is a weather station with models representing best efforts in inquiry, research, design, collaboration, and decision making.
WebQuest project-based learning teac
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5th - 8th
Solar Eclipse vocabulary review WordFit puzzle; Earth Science, Astronomy
A WordFit puzzle is a great way to introduce vocabulary for an Astronomy or Solar Eclipse unit in Earth Science. This type of puzzle is more challenging than a Word Find and will exercise students' logic skills! While a crossword puzzle GIVES the definitions, this resource makes your students put the words in alphabetical order and look up the definitions in their glossary (some will not be in their book, so it is also a good opportunity to learn how to properly use the internet to find the prop
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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SO, WHAT'S BUGGIN' YOU?
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries, specifically forensic entomology. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and craft data supported conclusions. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid an
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
I'M IMPRESSED - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science (in this case, specifically, tool marks) and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for creating and comparing tool impressions. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and write data-supported conclusions. It should be noted that students
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
ORGAN DONOR - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief is a real-life application addressing the concept of heat and heat loss through the use of insulating materials. In this case, students design and build a container to keep items cold.
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7th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
SUSPICIOUS SALINE - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for ascertaining the salt concentration in a variety of solutions. It can also be used in conjunction with a chemistry unit on solutions or solution concentrations. Students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and write data
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7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-PS1-5
, HS-PS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
LIP SERVICE - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for creating and comparing lip prints. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and write data-supported conclusions. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this fore
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
HAIRY SCARY - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge was crafted as an application activity for a unit on microscope study or as a research/problem-solving quest with a forensic twist focusing on the structure of different kinds of hair. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid and should be accepted so long as these contentions are supported by data.
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5th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
SLOPPY COPY - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science (in this case, fingerprinting) and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid and should be accepted so long as these contentions are supported by data.
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
WEIGHTLIFTING - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief was developed to serve as an application of student understanding following a unit on simple machines. There are six basic simple machines (lever, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge, pulley, and screw) and, by definition, each of these devices reduces the amount of effort required to perform a task. It should be anticipated that student engineering teams will select different ways of solving this problem. Regardless of what simple machine groups select, the goal remains the
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, HS-PS2-2
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Also included in: FORCE AND MOTION DESIGN BRIEFS
OLD HANDS, NEW TOOLS - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief was developed as an application challenge for students following a unit on simple machines. Students will be expected to identify the location of the resistance and the effort on their selected tools, as well as a method to alter the tool, thereby increasing its mechanical advantage.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, HS-PS2-2
...
Also included in: FORCE AND MOTION DESIGN BRIEFS
THE X PLANE - A DESIGN BRIEF
A common way for students to experience identifying and manipulating variables is using a zip line vehicle, powered by air pressure or rubber bands. This design brief is to be used as an application of this concept but focuses on the manipulation of variables that affect the flight of the vehicle. Students are expected to keep accurate records of their designs, results, modifications, rationales for changes, and any related questions that arise. In addition, students must individually display an
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, HS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: FORCE AND MOTION DESIGN BRIEFS
4:30
Making Your Folder Cover Video- Part 2
Students can follow through this video tutorial to develop a fuctional folder cover and further understand the workings of Corel Draw Design Software
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Making Your Folder Cover Intoduction to Corel Draw
4:59
Making Your Folder Cover in Corel Draw - Video Tutorial Part 1
Student will learn the basics of how to use Corel Draw in this Video Tutorial
Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Making Your Folder Cover Intoduction to Corel Draw
Glacier Vocabulary Review Wordfit Puzzle; Earth Science
A WordFit puzzle is a great way to introduce vocabulary for a Glacier unit in Earth Science. This type of puzzle is more challenging than a Word Find and will exercise students' logic skills! While a crossword puzzle GIVES the definitions, this resource makes your students put the words in alphabetical order and look up the definitions in their glossary (some will not be in their book, so it is also a good opportunity to learn how to properly use the internet to find the proper definitions). Puz
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6th - 10th
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Weather & Water Cycle Vocabulary Review WordFit Puzzle; Earth Science
A WordFit puzzle is a great way to introduce vocabulary for a Weather and Water Cycle unit in Earth Science. This type of puzzle is more challenging than a Word Find and will exercise students' logic skills! While a crossword puzzle GIVES the definitions, this resource makes your students put the words in alphabetical order and look up the definitions in their glossary (some will not be in their book, so it is also a good opportunity to learn how to properly use the internet to find the proper d
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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Blood Type CSI
Oh no! A devastating crime has happened. Students will have to read the Eldoncards at crime scenes to interpret the blood type found at each location (you can edit these). Afterwards, the school's lab (you) will inform students of the victim's and the suspect's blood type. The students will then see if they analyzed the Eldoncards correctly to find the right locations of the murder and where the suspect is hiding!Students will:Practice Reading & Interpreting EldoncardsAnalyze Blood TypeGet u
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Internet Safety 101 -CYBERBULLYING! Everything a Student Needs to Know UNIT 1
In this exciting Student Edition Internet Safety Unit, 1, we cover Cyberbullying. All five activities are aligned with the ISTE and Common Core Standards. As students complete each activity they build their level of knowledge through a question and discovery-based approach.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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‘Tis the Reasons for the Seasons: Exploring Changes in Seasons
A 17 page power point exploring planet Earth's influences on seasonal changes.Why do we have seasons on Earth?Seasons – there are 4 seasons in a yearThe Impacts of Seasonal ChangesSpringTermsWeather and ActivitiesSummerTermsWeather and ActivitiesFall/AutumnTermsWeather and ActivitiesWinterTermsWeather and ActivitiesWorksheets with Answer Keys
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Grades:
3rd - 11th
Earthquake Vocabulary Review WordFit puzzle; Earth Science
A WordFit puzzle is a great way to introduce vocabulary for an Earthquakes & Earth's Interior unit in Earth Science. This type of puzzle is more challenging than a Word Find and will exercise students' logic skills! While a crossword puzzle GIVES the definitions, this resource makes your students put the words in alphabetical order and look up the definitions in their glossary (some will not be in their book, so it is also a good opportunity to learn how to properly use the internet to find
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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