Critical thinking cultural activities for staff

MONARCH BUTTERFLIES - Educators Resource Guide, Lessons & Activities. 76 pages!

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Critical Thinking, Environment, Veterinary and Animal Sciences

MONARCH BUTTERFLIES - Educators Resource Guide, Lessons & Activities. 76 pages!Includes:Monarch Butterfly fun factsMonarch Butterfly Q&A Why do Monarch Butterflies migrate? etcWhy Monarch Butterfly matterThe threats Monarch Butterfly faceHow is WWF improving our food practices and helping monarchsWhat kids can doMore Monarch Butterfly teaching toolsWord puzzle and answers x2Learning activity - Monarch Butterfly Rest Stop x6 pagesLearning activity - Origami Butterfly Planters x8 pagesL

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3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

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Cultivating Teacher Leaders

Exploring Racism, Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Discrimination

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Lesson Plan for Exploring Racism, Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Discrimination:Great lesson for any teacher looking for a way to introduce and/or discuss race in the classroom. The lesson plan attached provides teachers an opportunity to leverage students’ lived experiences and prior knowledge surrounding race, prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination. Lesson plan includes instructional activities like: Academic Vocabulary & Language, Accountable Talk, Cooperative learning, Activating prior

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Vocabulary

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

W.6.2d

, W.6.2f

, SL.6.1

, SL.6.1b

, SL.6.1c

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CARMEN SANDIEGO - Geography Card Game, learn about geography, populations, langu

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Geography

Geography Card Game, learn about geography, populations, languages in this card game featuring international cities.Learn with Carmen Cards!With this printable card game, kids learn about cities around the world, from Canberra to Ottawa to Quito.CARMEN CARDSHow to playDeal six cards to each player. Place the remaining cards in a draw pile, face down. Flip one card over to start a discard pile. The youngest player goes first. Play continues clockwise. In each turn, try to play a card from your ha

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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Character Education, Critical Thinking, Psychology

Uncomfortable Conversations about Sensitive Issues

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Jim Lombardo

This course walks through a process for having difficult conversations about controversial issues.

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

ANIMAL EXPLORER ACTIVITY PACK (11 to 16years) Teacher pack &Activities 31 pages!

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Critical Thinking, Environment, Veterinary and Animal Sciences

ANIMAL EXPLORER ACTIVITY PACK (11 to 16years) Teacher pack & Activities 31 pages!Includes:Overview3 step guideEvaluationVenture 1 - Get Creative!Venture 2 - Get Planning!Venture 3 - Get to it!ActivitiesCreative Apes Crib SheetWild Venture DiceDo-good decision makerWild ideas strike planSelf-evaluation sheetPerfect pride top tipsTurbocharge itWear it wild event plannerSelf-evaluation sheetPanda pointers: Successful Event Promotion31 pagesPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so much :) I am also sell

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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

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CARMEN SANDIEGO - Build Self-Awareness, Social-Awareness, & Relationship Skills

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning

CARMEN SANDIEGO - Build Self-Awareness, Social-Awareness, & Relationship SkillsJoin Carmen Sandiego™ in the United States of America! The diversity of its people provides many reasons to celebrate what makes the country unique. Teenager Devin Moore lives on Long Island in New York. When he was 14, kids at his school started bullying him, online and in person. Devin took a stand, starting the campaign #racetospeakup. He took his message on the road, speaking out against bullying nationwide. D

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3rd - 9th, Staff

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EARTH WEEK - CELEBRATING OUR PLANET, Activities to complete with your class

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Critical Thinking, Earth Sciences, Environment

EARTH WEEK - CELEBRATING OUR PLANET, Activities to complete with your class on this day or throughout the year.Includes:Neighbourhood Nature WalkSearching for solutions - Word FindThe web of life x2 pages + answers x2If animals could talk, finger puppets x2 Draw a healthy planet15 pagesPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so much :)

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3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

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Printables, Cultural Activities, Centers

CARMEN SANDIEGO - Write an Itinerary. Learn to Plan a Trip! Teacher lesson.

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Critical Thinking, Film, Geography

Write an ItineraryInspired by Carmen Sandiego™ Episode 1 OR this can be completed independently without watching the episode. Kids plan a trip to any destination, describing how they’ll get there and what they’ll do.Learn to Plan a Trip!Kids discover the planning that goes into a global adventure. Their trip will be exciting, but first they need to do research! How will they get to their chosen destination? What time of year is best to visit? What are the popular sites to see? Use this activity

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3rd - 12th, Staff

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if life gives you melons you might be dyslexic

creepy - is it all in your head? - ESL adult and kid conversation

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This presentation contains a 44 slide PowerPoint lesson in an editable PPT format with Teacher’s notes that accompany the lesson. “the creeps” is a feeling we usually associate with Halloween, or with watching a horror film. Children use it instinctively in their description of things that they’re unfamiliar with or that bother them. We recognize it immediately when it’s explained to us, yet it difficult to define.“Creepy” has been researched by a professor from oxford university and his team an

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Critical Thinking, EFL - ESL - ELD, Halloween

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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Halloween mega bundle - ESL Adult English conversation power-point

OUR PLANET RESOURCE for Primary & Secondary students, Lessons&activities 17 page

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Critical Thinking, Environment, Veterinary and Animal Sciences

OUR PLANET RESOURCE for Primary & Secondary students, Lessons&activities 17 pagesIncludes:IntroCurriculum linksActivity 1 - Our Planet + worksheets for primary & secondary school studentsActivity 2 - Exploration of our planetActivity 3 - What's the problem? + PosterActivity 4 - Biodiversity on your doorstepActivity 5 - Take action for your world x3 pagesOUR PLANET Book - Activities to complete with the book or independently. Word search - BiomesQuiz about the animal kingdomRecipe Let

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3rd - 12th, Staff

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS - NOT SO COMMON CENTS, Teaching guide 4 investing money

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Applied Math, Critical Thinking, Mathematics

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS - NOT SO COMMON CENTS, Teaching guide 4 investing moneyAbout the book:Dive into this book all about money: How to make it, to manage it, and how to save it and how to multiply it! Offering a wealth of information on all things money, this jam-packed book will teach kids all the skills they need to pay the bills, from budgeting basics to principles of saving and interest, to ways to think like an entrepreneur, and so much more!See sample pics for more details.14 pagesPlea

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5th - 12th, Staff

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Activities, Games, Cultural Activities

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS - WATER, Teaching guide & activities

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Critical Thinking, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS - WATER, Teaching guide & activities15 pagesPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so much :) I am also selling these resources from the same series:NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS - GREEKING OUT, Teaching guide & activities, RetellingEditNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS - WATER, Teaching guide & activitiesEditNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS - NOT SO COMMON CENTS, Teaching guide 4 investing moneyEdit

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3rd - 12th, Staff

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Activities, Games, Cultural Activities

FRENCH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES - CARMEN SANDIEGO, Use French-speaking skills

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FRENCH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES - CARMEN SANDIEGO, Use French-speaking skillsDescribe Carmen’s Friends and FoesFrench Language Learners – Inspired by Carmen Sandiego™ Episode 3, kids describe characters from Carmen’s world.Meet the CrewIn Episode 3, Carmen meets Zach and Ivy, two new members of her crew. Kids use their French-speaking skills to describe these new allies and other characters.Watch Episode 3!Activity InstructionsKids describe characters using their French-speaking skills.Estimated tim

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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FRENCH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES - CARMEN SANDIEGO, Learn About Ecuador!

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FRENCH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES - CARMEN SANDIEGO, Learn About Ecuador!Discuss Carmen’s AdventureFrench Language Learners – Inspired by Carmen Sandiego™ Episode 4, kids compose and answer questions about the episode using their French-speaking skills.Learn About Ecuador!In Episode 4, Carmen goes on an adventure to Ecuador. Using their French skills, kids come up with questions and answers about the episode.Activity InstructionsAfter viewing the episode, kids prepare questions in French about the epi

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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FRENCH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES - CARMEN SANDIEGO, Where in the World?

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Where in the World?French Language Learners– Inspired by Carmen Sandiego™ Episode 7, kids use their geography skills to locate countries on a map.Can YOU Find Them All? In Episode 7, Carmen visits many different countries. Kids locate these countries on a map to help Carmen keep track of where she’s been.Activity InstructionsKids identify different locations on a map.Estimated time: 10-15 minutesMaterials needed: An atlas, map, or Google Earth™, and internet accessHave students tell which countr

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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FRENCH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES - CARMEN SANDIEGO, Learn About France!

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FRENCH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES - CARMEN SANDIEGO, Learn About France!What is the French Connection?French Language Learners– Inspired by Carmen Sandiego™ Episode 9, kids answer questions about France.Learn About France!In Episode 9, France is mentioned frequently. Kids answer the questions in French that relate to the episode.Activity InstructionsKids use their French skills to answer questions about France.Estimated time: 15-20 minutesMaterials needed: Writing supplies, French dictionary if needed

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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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SPANISH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES - CARMEN SANDIEGO, Write Questions and Answers

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Critical Thinking, Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish

SPANISH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES - CARMEN SANDIEGOWrite Questions and AnswersSpanish Language Learners– Inspired by Carmen Sandiego™ Episode 4, kids use facts from the episode to write and answer questions.Test Your KnowledgeNow that kids know about Ecuador and its capital, Quito, they can put that knowledge to use. Half write questions based on facts in the episode, and the other half provide the answers.Watch Episode 4 now.Activity InstructionsUsing the facts about Ecuador presented in the episode

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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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SPANISH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES - CARMEN SANDIEGO, Use sentence starters, such as..

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Critical Thinking, Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish

Spanish Language Learners– Inspired by Carmen Sandiego™ Episode 9, kids write a journal entry about Carmen’s next adventures.Where Will Carmen Go Next?Kids write a journal entry about Carmen’s next adventures.Activity InstructionsKids write a journal entry as Zack or Ivy about where Carmen might take them next.As the season ends, it looks like there are more adventures in store for Carmen, Zack, and Ivy. As a class, brainstorm a list of other places that Carmen’s pursuit of VILE could take them.

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2nd - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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CARMEN SANDIEGO - Write About Helping Others, Create a stamp etc 3 Lessons

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Geography

CARMEN SANDIEGO - Write About Helping Others. Teacher lesson plan. 3 LessonsWrite About Helping OthersInspired by Carmen Sandiego Episode 8, OR this can be completed independently without watching the episode. Kids write an essay describing how they can help others.3 LessonsMap Quest: Make a Brochure of San FranciscoStudents create a brochure of San Francisco that includes a map of important sites.Estimated Time: Two 45-minute periodsMaterials Needed: Atlases or maps of San Francisco, writing ma

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3rd - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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African Studies, Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

Paraphrase, Analysis & Inference Skills to Understand Other Cultures: 2 LESSONS!

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English with Ease

NOW 2 COMPLETE LESSON ACTIVITIES! Have students inference, analyze and paraphrase quotes from 2 article excerpts about why some South Africans are refusing HIV treatment. Engaging students in unexpected and mind-opening article excerpts is a great way to get them excited about paraphrasing and inferencing skills. Both handouts are perfect to give to students while using your own copy for a projector, doc cam or screen shot presentation to use as 2 complete 30 - 60 minute lessons. No addition

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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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BLUEY, MOTHER'S DAY PACK - Bluey Mother's Day card & All about my Mom/Mum sheet

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Critical Thinking, Holidays/Seasonal, Visual Arts

BLUEY, MOTHER'S DAY PACK - Mother's Day card and All about my Mom/Mum sheetMother's Day card x3 pagesAll about my mom/mum x 2 pagesSee sample photos for more info.Please write a REVIEW, thanks so much :) I am also selling:COLORING/COLOURING PAGES BLUEY, Coloring in Book (30 pages) PDF A4 Printable BookBLUEY - 19 CHARACTERS, Coloring in Book (32 pages) PDF A4 Printable BookBLUEY COLORING IN BOOK BUNDLES, x3 books (70 pages!) Coloring, word search etcEditBLUEY - BLUEY COLORING PAGES + A Bonus BLUE

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PreK - 7th, Staff

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Printables, Cultural Activities, Centers

Restorative Justice Question Cards for Classroom and Staff - Bundle

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Next Family Chat

This bundle is for staff who need ideas for their classroom and among staff to start conversations about common interests or deeper topics. Need ideas for how to start discussions with students or staff about their interests and who they are as people? Do you want to have deeper conversations within your classroom or staff to build a community?These Restorative Justice Cards have different levels of questions to help your class/staff get to know each other either in community circles, staff meet

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Character Education, Critical Thinking, Professional Development

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Adult Education, Staff

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Activities, Task Cards, Cultural Activities

ELLIE ENGLE SAVES HERSELF, By Leah Johnson, Teaching guide & activities

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Close Reading, Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

ELLIE ENGLE SAVES HERSELF, By Leah Johnson, Teaching guide & activities10 pagesPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so much :)

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PreK - 9th, Staff

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