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Problem solving other (social studies) Common Core RL.3.1 resources
Early Finishers Logic Puzzles Enrichment Activities Fast Finishers
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking and reasoning skills into your classroom? These 10 logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast / early finishers and gifted and talented students! They would also work well as morning work and homework.I have always enjoyed doing logic puzzles myself and decided to make some of my own for my students. In my class, * I introduce logic puzzles by doing one as a whole group. * Then, I let them work on one with a part
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2nd - 4th
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Enrichment Activities Logic Puzzles Critical Thinking Fast Finishers
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking into your classroom? These 8 logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast finishers and gifted and talented students. They would also work well as morning work and homework!The topics for these puzzles include time, money, division, addition, subtraction and height measurement clues. These are geared towards grades 4 & 5 and possibly advanced third graders. All logic puzzles can be solved by reading the clues.
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3rd - 5th
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Scientist and Inventor Research Project Template Brochure & Poster Styles
Research 25 different scientists and inventors - assign one to each student, or follow a group study format where everyone studies the same person. If you keep interactive journals, the flip-flap tri-fold booklets are a good option. If you would prefer a poster format, I have included that as well. This would also work well as an initial activity leading up to a wax museum night.What You'll GetFlip flap /trifold book (brochure style) Poster template25 Black and white images of scientists and Inv
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2nd - 5th
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Enrichment Activities Fairy Tale Logic Puzzles Critical Thinking Fast Finishers
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking into your classroom? These 8 Fairy Tale logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast finishers and gifted & talented students! They would also work well as morning work and homework. I used characters from popular fairy tales such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Snow White. The clues I used were made up by me and may or may not be part of the actually fairy tale. For example, some clues talk about Goldilo
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2nd - 4th
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Engage NY Module 1 Rain School, Librarian of Basra, Nasreen's Secret School
BUNDLE PLUS!
This is a bundle of books from the Engage NY Module 1 Grade 3
What’s included in this bundle:
1. A page by page guide to close reading of the text Rain School by James Rumford, The Librarian of Basra and Nasreen’s Secret School - both by Jeanette Winter. This includes before, during, and after reading discussions.
2. Three student sheets for writing in response to reading.- focusing on character traits and theme.
3. Three student sheets for retelling – using B, M, E. These sheets f
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3rd - 4th
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Novel Study: Black Star, Bright Dawn by Scott O'Dell
Complete with vocabulary and question stems for each chapter, this novel study provides a complete analysis of Scott O'Dell's "Black Star, Bright Dawn" using a variety of reading strategies including cause/effect, character analysis, context clues, problem/solution, sequencing, etc. Also included throughout the unit are reading graphic organizers, mini lessons on map skills, and a project students complete on Edmodo. Accounts for students on Edmodo can easily be set up on edmodo.com for FREE.
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3rd - 5th
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Enrichment Activities Measurement Logic Puzzles Fast / Early Finishers
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking into your classroom? These 8 Measurement logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast finishers and gifted and talented students! They would also work well as morning work and homework. Digital and Print versions included. The students do not have to measure while doing these puzzles. These puzzles help with learning measurement vocabulary. They use vocabulary such as area, weight, perimeter, length, time, width,
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 24 Logic Puzzles Bundle Enrichment Activities Place Value Multiplication
Capture the Flag by Kate Messner Novel Study and American History Study
This product is a novel study for the book Capture the Flag by Kate Messner. Social Studies is easily integrated into this unit due to the content of the novel. The story is a mystery about the flag that inspired the song "The Star-Spangled Banner" being stolen. Three kids go on an adventurous search for the stolen flag. Throughout the text there are historical references to Revolutionary Americans, American Symbols, American History, and American Government.
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Enrichment Activities 8 Logic Puzzles Fast Finishers Includes Spanish Version
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking and into your classroom? These 8 logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast finishers and gifted and talented students! They would work well as morning work and homework. I have included English & Spanish versions of all 8 puzzles. All logic puzzles can be solved by reading the clues. In my third grade class, I introduced logic puzzles by doing one as a whole group. Then I let them work on one with a partner
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 96 Logic Puzzles Bundle in Spanish & English Enrichment Activities
Cinderella Around the World: ELA Comparing Multicultural Versions
Cinderella Around the World has been circulating for over 1000 years! In this ELA/Social Studies Unit, kids will read and compare 5 multicultural versions. We have fantastic cultural information for the teacher, plus comprehension activities tailored to each book, a mapping activity, comparative literature activities, writing prompts, and more! Included in this thorough packet are:Teacher’s Cultural Guide (with video links and cultural information)Visual organizer comparison chart of 5 books: fo
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2nd - 4th
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The Bad Seed & The Good Egg: Reader Response & SEL Activities
Jory John's books are favorites in my classroom! This bundle will enhance your reading and SEL instruction as you read The Bad Seed and The Good Egg with your students. It includes printables, a PowerPoint, a SCOOT game and much more! Be sure to check each preview for details on each product. Interested in just one of these products? Click on the links below for the individual listings.The Bad SeedThe Good EggBe sure to visit and follow my TPT store (Moore's Masterpieces) for new products and fr
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Escape the Rainbow No-Locks Breakout Easy to Prep and Engaging
Are you ready for some Lucky Charms? Or chasing a pot of gold? This No Locks Escape Room has some tasks related to those topics that also cover some basic skills of upper elementary students. Students love these events and you will love the low prep!In this No Locks Escape Room students complete tasks to earn a method of ‘escaping’. The prep for the events with NO LOCKS is minimal- just making copies. No locks or boxes! Teams are working together to escape a rainbow!NOTE: This Escape Room is av
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: No Locks Escape Room Bundle 11 Easy Prep Paper/Pencil Breakouts
Ancient Rome Unit w/ELA integrated
*Aligns with "Core Knowledge-Ancient Rome Unit Third Grade"-Third Grade -Social Studies Integrated with Common Core ELA Standards (RI 3.3, RI 3.1, RI 3.9)*Modified Test for students with IEP’s *Study Guides*Tests with Maps*Timelines
Grades:
3rd
Enrichment Activities Jan Brett Themed Logic Puzzles & Bonus Fast Finishers
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking into your classroom? These 5 Jan Brett books themed logic puzzles plus bonus activity would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast finishers and gifted and talented students! They would also work well as morning work and homework.Includes print and digital versions. It also includes a bonus activity that goes along with the logic puzzle titled, “Favorite Warm Drinks!” **The bonus activity is only available in the print version.*
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2nd - 4th
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Enrichment Activities Nutrition Healthy Food Logic Puzzles Fast Finishers
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking into your classroom? These 5 Healthy Food / Nutrition logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast finishers and gifted & talented students! They would also work well as morning work and homework.In my third grade class,* I introduce logic puzzles by doing one as a whole group.* Then, I let them work on one with a partner.* Finally, I let them try them on their own.Your gifted and talented students will probab
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2nd - 4th
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Understanding key details in a text - Poetry PowerPoint
This PowerPoint Slideshow uses 26 rhyming poems to help students understanding the key details in a text. Students read four lines of poetry that give clues to the question: What am I?: “I am wee-wee small yet very, very strong. I am black or red and six legs longs. What am I?” The answer appears on the next slide (along with a cute drawing): “I am an ant.” Help students learn to use context clues to answer questions. Fun. Ready to go.
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Sixth Grade PowerPoint BUNDLE
Weslandia by Paul Fleischman Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the mentor text picture book Weslandia by Paul Fleischman and Kevin Hawkes. A great book for the end of the school year or talking about civilizations or communities. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing key ideas and eventsdescribing author's message / lessoncomparing and contrasting with a Venn diagramMain idea and de
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Mystery Activity - Who did it?
This is a fun problem-solving mystery activity. The students use the clues on the cards to solve the crime. This can be done in workstations, alone, or with a partner. Once they solve the crime, they can explain how they solved it.
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2nd - 4th
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Economics
Need a simplified way to teacher your students about economics. If so, then this is the unit for you! You will find simplified materials in this unit to save you a ton of planning time and allow your students to have a hands-on approach to economics through a variety of reading passages and activities. Easy to use for both student and teacher.Engaginghands-on resource includes:Book suggestionsLesson suggestionsEconomics fictional reading passage designed to show supply, demand, limited resourc
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Social Studies Bundle
The Bad Seed: Reader Response Activities & SEL PowerPoint and SCOOT Game
The Bad Seed by Jory John is a wonderful book to teach students about the power of using a positive inner voice for self-talk. The author's message is one that will open students' eyes to the idea that some people may be acting badly because of a sad experience in their lives. This knowledge will help encourage empathy in your kiddos!Included in this product:*Reader Response Printables: Author's Message, Point of View, Summarizing, Vocabulary Word Search, Inner Voice Positive Self Talk & Com
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: The Bad Seed & The Good Egg: Reader Response & SEL Activities
Growth Mindset Activities & STEM Challenges
Tired of searching to find fun and meaningful growth mindset activities that also incorporate critical thinking and problem-solving? It's time to level up your classroom with this amazing lesson your classroom and empower your students. The idea of having a "Growth Mindset" is more than a poster on the wall. I've made the traditional approach more engaging and powerful by incorporating hands-on STEM activities that encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Here's what you'll
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-PS2-2
Main Idea & Theme Soccer (Differentiated) Reading Passages
There are Two Soccer Passages focussing on Theme and Main IdeaNonfiction - Real Madrid: A Soccer Success Story! Fiction - The Windy City's Rising Soccer Star. Each passage has three levels.Appropriate for grades: 3-5th What's Included?✅Nonfiction Level 1 (low) Passage✅Nonfiction Level 2 (medium) Passage✅Nonfiction Level 3 (high) Passage✅Fiction Level 1 (low) Passage✅Fiction Level 2 (medium) Passage✅Fiction Level 3 (high) Passage✅Level 1: Five Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice Questions ✅L
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3rd - 5th
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Suki's Kimono Character Education and Back to School Lesson Plan
Suki's Kimono by Chieri Uegak Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching about Japanese and Asian Heritage, other cultures and customs, and self-confidence. Perfect for Back-to-School. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This resource includes: Learning objectivesPre, during, and post reading activitiesStory elementsNew Vocabulary activities Reading comprehension questionsText-to-self questionsPlot Retelling activity Story SequencingColoring and Drawing ActivitiesCause & Effec
Grades:
1st - 4th
2 Fun Free Penguin Themed Logic Puzzles For Beginners! Gr. 2, 3 &4
FREE I have created 2 fun Penguin themed logic puzzles that would be appropriate for logic puzzle beginners in grades 2, 3 or 4. Gifted and talented first graders might be successful at this as well. I have always enjoyed doing logic puzzles myself and decided to make some of my own for my students. Logic puzzles are excellent for critical thinking and reasoning skills. All logic puzzles can be solved by reading the clues. In my class, I introduced logic puzzles by doing one as a whole g
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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