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Problem solving professional development Common Core CCRA.W.8 resources
Middle School/Upper Elementary Scientific Method and STEM Fair Unit
This unit was designed as a way to incorporate STEM into a more traditional Science Fair model with connections to STEM careers. Students are encouraged to choose a topic that they are deeply interested in and they learn how to connect scientific thinking to concepts outside of science class. They are also introduced to future STEM careers and community resources. The unit is directly aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core.
In order to help students achieve t
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Grades:
4th - 11th
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Ecology Honeybee Crisis Cross Curricular Socratic Seminar Project Based Learning
Project-based learning is “a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge” from BIE . The Vanishing of the Bees project allows students to assume the role of various stakeholders in the bee industry and research ways to solve the problem. After reading an extensive article and viewing The Vanishing of the Bees documentary, students will join to
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-4
Stuck in School Fun Simulation Game (Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
This resource is an editable, fun simulation game in which students work in groups to survive scenarios. The scene is set as the students being stuck in school overnight, with all windows and doors barricaded. If any school personnel catches them, they will die/lose. Groups must strategize tactful ways out of the situations to make it through all 12 scenarios and survive the game.
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5th - 12th
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Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit (Bundle)
This is a unit about teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) that can be expanded at the teacher's discretion to include a presentation and a paper that practices utilizing evidence, reasoning, and argument, or alternatively can also be collapsed into a mini-unit of just teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER). This unit can also be used to teach the concept of Line of Reasoning for the AP Lang and AP Seminar Classes. It is structured as an investigation for students to explore the murder of a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit
This is the accompanying teaching sequence for the unit “Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery.” It includes a mystery to solve, all the evidence (which can be turned into manipulatives), rubrics for presentations and writing, teaching instructions, graphic organizers, and solutions. It does not include the "Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery" PowerPoint presentation which can be purchased separately or as part of a bundle.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Recess Queen Book Companion and Activities
The Recess Queen book Companion and Activities is a print and go resource. This book companion offers multiple resources to teach story elements along with a connection to social emotional needs children deal with daily. This is standards-based and covers almost all aspects of language arts instruction. The activities were designed to be open-ended for easy differentiation and modification.The Recess Queen is a wonderful book written on a level that helps children understand and make connection
Grades:
K - 3rd
Launching the Writing Workshop in Kindergarten and First Grade
Are you looking for a way to launch a writer's workshop in your classroom but unsure of how to get going? This bundle will provide you with the tools to get started in your kindergarten or first grade classroom. Included are 9 anchor charts to use throughout the year. You will start by focusing on what writers do from thinking of an idea, to talking about it, drawing it, writing it and sharing. The anchor charts will also teach how to draw a detailed picture and check to see you have enough deta
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - Mini Mysteries
This is a mini unit on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes. It contains graphic organizers, five "mini" murder/mystery scenarios with original characters to solve, a rubric for a written portion, sentence stems to use for writing, and solutions. Students will be able to utilize close reading and critical thinking skills in order to solve the scenarios. Attached to the unit is the Presentation for CER (Claim Evi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Gnome Swimmer
This is a bundle of three mini lessons on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, whodunit mysteries to solve with my original character, and the solutions. (Whodunit mysteries are also available to purchase separately.)
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Herpetologist Actor
This is a bundle of three mini lessons on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, whodunit mysteries to solve with my original character, and the solutions. (Whodunit mysteries are also available to purchase separately.)
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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Grades:
5th - 8th
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - "The Dry Swimmer" a mini mystery
This is a mini lesson on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, a mystery scenario to solve with my original character's origin story, manipulatives for the scenario, and the solution.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Gnome Swimmer
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - "The Method Actor" a mini mystery
This is a mini lesson on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, a mystery scenario to solve with an original character, and the solution.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Herpetologist Actor
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - "The Herpetologist Influencer" a mini mystery
This is a mini lesson on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, a mystery scenario to solve with an original character, and the solution.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Herpetologist Actor
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - "One Gnome Alone" a mini mystery
This is a mini lesson on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, a mystery scenario to solve with an original character, and the solution.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Gnome Swimmer
Crime Mystery Activity: The Mystery of the Golden Pen
'The Mystery of the Golden Pen’ is a professionally produced crime mystery kit designed specifically for use with students aged 9-12. This product seeks to provide a school with absolutely everything they would need to deliver an engaging theft mystery event within a classroom or library. Featuring a generic plot line that is adaptable to any school, ‘The Mystery of the Golden Pen’ challenges students to piece together a wide range of clues and information, in order to uncover the truth about th
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4th - 7th
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Writing Professional Development with a First Grade Writing Curriculum
Do you struggle to teach your students to write? Many of us weren't taught in college how to teach writing. In this teaching writing course, you will be given the tools and skills to be able to take your students from not writing at all or writing a few sentences to being able to write one to three paragraphs. It will help you to make writing fun, interactive and successful. Plus you will also get a First Grade Writing Curriculum so you can get started teaching right away!This Professional Devel
Grades:
1st
Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - Power Point Presentation
This is the accompanying PowerPoint presentation for the unit “Teaching CER - Claim Evidence Reasoning: A Whodunit Mystery.” It includes a brief lecture on the concept of Claim Evidence Reasoning Model, instructions for students on how to do the activity , and abbreviated instructions for the activity from the unit for the teacher (no solutions). It does not include the "Teaching CER - Claim Evidence Reasoning: A Whodunit Mystery" unit teaching sequence which can be purchased separately.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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CCSS:
English Language Arts Common Core Standards Checklist (grades 9-12)
This resource can be used by high school English Language Arts teachers, department chairs, curriculum specialists, etc. to examine curriculum. This tool can be used to begin the process of curriculum mapping, vertical articulation, and professional reflection.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Avoid Plagiarism in Student Writing with Student Guide & Teacher Guide
Equip and support students to avoid plagiarizing in their writing by teaching students how to interpret, analyze, paraphrase, quote sources with quotes, and cite in their writing usingthe Plagiarism Prevention in Writing Student Guide. Learn how to use an online plagiarism checker with the Plagiarism Prevention in Student Writing Teacher Guide.The Plagiarism Prevention in Writing Student Guide provides students with tips on how to:InterpretAnalyzeParaphraseQuote sources - direct quotesQuote sour
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9th - 10th, Staff
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Also included in: Avoiding Plagiarism in Student Writing Resources BUNDLE!
Starbucks Classroom, A Flexible Seating PBL- 36 Tasks
Project SnapshotTitle: Starbucks ClassroomGrade Levels: 3rd-8th grades (Can be adapted for any age)Type of Project: Design Challenge/Problem solvingContext: Our classroom needs help! We have some very uncomfortable chairs that need to be redesigned. We also need a more inviting space where students can focus better. We also need flexible seating options to fit all physical needs.Learning Outcomes:Research Strategies- pulling information and i
Grades:
K - 8th
BUNDLE Going Above and Beyond Extensions: Gifted/High Achievers/Early Finishers
Early finishers? Students who always want more? Need some quick options for them to choose from to challenge them further? Feeling like you don't know what to do for your gifted population? Going Above and Beyond (GAAB) resources are helpful as they give you something quick and easy to keep them learning and inquiring in an engaging way.This BUNDLE provides an extra discount so you can have the full set of 6 options (that's 48 activities) to keep them inquiring and learning even more! This can
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Activities for Social Skills.
Seven small activities to enhance your lessons on social skills for those students that need extra help on understanding social skills. Social Skill activities include:1. Worrying too much.2. Block Brain and Bubblegum Brain.3. Reaction size vs. Size of Problem.4. When laughing is not ok.5. Staying on topic when in a conversation.6. Distractors.7. When is it ok to have lots of energy.Each activity can be used stand-alone or as part of a full lesson.
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1st - 5th
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Back To School!! Growth Mindset Lesson Plans
This is a great Back to School and beginning of the year resource to set you classroom and students up for success with the theories behind Growth Mindset. Included are Tips on Praise for raising Growth Minded students, Lessons built around learning about the brain and how it works, learning about fixed vs. growth mind, and why failure is important to success. All lessons are adaptable with Google Classroom or just print as you go. Lessons are interactive for the students and most include an eng
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Not Grade Specific
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, 4-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-8
Also included in: Growth Mindset Bundle
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