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8th grade critical thinking school psychology lessons
Executive Functioning Skills Lessons & Activities
These lessons teach executive functioning skills including planning, organization, time management, task initiation, working memory, metacognition, self-control, attention & focus, flexible thinking, and perseverance. Each lesson includes a description of the skill, a pre-assessment, and activities to practice the skill. Digital and Print VersionsThis workbook comes with BOTH printable PDF versions and digital versions for Google Slides. To access the digital online version, use the "Digital
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5th - 8th
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The Holocaust
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the Holocaust, the rise of Hitler to power, concentration camps, and end of the Third Reich. There are critical thinking questions and some primary source photographs to analyze.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Bundle
Social Skills Lessons for Communication Skills - Conversations, Listening & More
Use these lessons to teach critical social skills of communication and conversations to older kids, including understanding starting conversations, nonverbal cues, active listening, thinking before speaking, taking turns, staying on topic, cell phone manners, and more. This resource includes 10 core lessons, each with several activities for extended practice. A total of 52 activities are included! The entire unit focuses on how to help kids and young adults learn strong communication and convers
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5th - 10th
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Fake News Unit | Critical Thinking | Media Literacy | Fact Analysis & Research
Teaching students to navigate news and information on mainstream, traditional and social media as critical thinkers is essential in 2024. It is becoming increasingly difficult to separate FACTS and OPINIONS, SATIRE from LIES, and PERSUASION from PROPAGANDA in the "MISINFORMATION:" eraA well-grounded understanding of MEDIA-LITERACY is crucial in stopping FAKE NEWS and RADICALIZATION. And This PROVEN resource will teach your students the skills to identify, analyze and critique information throug
Grades:
5th - 10th
Organization 101; Full Curriculum; Study Skills; Executive Funct; Summer School
This is a BUNDLE of Organization 101 modules containing a full curriculum that will help your students establish a strong foundation for academic success. This is a giant bundle of 10 separate modules covering so many aspects of how to be organized mentally and physically in school.This is a perfect unit to use remotely with students through Google Classroom. The Student Playlists are a stand-alone Google doc that can be copied for students. Students will independently work through the activitie
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6th - 12th
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Self Esteem and Confidence Activities | Self Awareness
The Self Esteem and Confidence Building Bundle contains worksheets, journal pages, affirmations, and coloring posters to help your students build their self confidence. Use pages in classroom lessons or as a part of your small group curriculum. This bundle contains:✔ 13 Worksheets 13 pages of worksheets can be used with individuals, small groups, or classroom lessons. ✔ Growth Mindset Posters - Use these 5 posters to help remind students that a positive mindset helps build positive self est
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4th - 10th
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Oregon Trail: Simulation Game
Super engaging slideshow game to get students thinking about what life on the Oregon Trail was like. You lead the class with 13 scenarios, and students make decisions and keep track of survival points. A great way to introduce the Oregon Trail to students. It includes 42 slides, directions, and a student handout to record survival points. I use this activity with my 8 graders a few details might need to be edited if used with younger grade levels.Takes about 1 hour.
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Western Expansion Games Bundle: Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, Lewis and clark
Introduction to Coding in Python - 35 LESSONS | Computer Science & Programming
Unlock the full potential of your students with this engaging, exciting, and interactive Python coding course! This resource includes 35 lessons that will help your students develop fluency with computer science and computational thinking. And the best part? The preparation has already been completed for you, so you can jump right in! With easy-to-follow lessons, activities, assignments, and quizzes that reinforce key concepts, your students will become confident coders in no time. Take a look
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6th - 10th
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Middle and High School Social Skills Activities Bundle - Task Cards & Printables
Practice social skills with middle and high school students with these engaging task cards, social scripts, and reminder cards. Topics addressed include situations in the hallways, lunchroom, locker, homework, working with partners, working with groups, and more. All materials are specifically designed for secondary students to learn the skills they need. The bundle includes 100 problem solving task cards for social situations, 30 social reminder cue cards, and 20 social scripts and narratives.
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6th - 10th
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Anger Control | Anger Management Small Group Counseling Program
Managing Your Anger is an 8 week small group curriculum where the goal is to help students understand the origins of their anger and how to control their tempers. The group meets once a week and provides students with an opportunity to meet with fellow classmates on a more personal level. Students will participate in a variety of activities and projects while focusing on a daily themed lesson. The overall goal is for students to learn that they are in control of their attitude, behavior and succ
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Small Group Counseling Bundle
Processing Speed Workbook | Study Skills & Executive Functioning Activities
This workbook focuses on understanding processing speed, learning compensatory strategies, developing routines for success, and practicing processing speed drills. The idea is to first explicitly teach about processing speed, provide techniques and supports, and then give them a variety of timed drill practice to see their growth over time.Important Notes About This Workbook:This workbook is intended to teach about processing speed, provide strategies, and help build confidence for learners. It
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5th - 9th
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Stress Management Lesson |Anxiety
Managing Your Stress Lesson uses CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) by helping students understand why they get stressed and how to turn their negative thought process into a positive one to reduce their stress levels. Students will examine their own stress levels, determine causes for their stress, look at negative thought patterns and replacement positive thoughts. Includes:✔ Lesson Plan✔ Stress Survey✔ What Causes Your Stress Poster ✔ Things That Cause My Stress Worksheet-- to hel
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Classroom Guidance Lessons Bundle | SEL Counseling Lessons
ANT Buddies Activity Kit
Our thoughts are mighty and powerful. While we may not be able to keep negative thoughts from creeping up, we can take control once we have noticed them. The A.N.T. Buddies were created with the hope to creatively and playfully teach students about cognitive distortions in a way that feels fun and non-threatening. While this resource was written with a small group in mind, it can easily be used for individual students as well!The ANT Buddies Activity Kit includes:- ANT Buddy Teacher infographic-
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3rd - 8th
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Girls Self Esteem Small Group Counseling Bundle | Girls Group | Friendship
Do you need a way to help students who talk badly about themselves, have poor peer relationships and lack self esteem? Wonderfully Me Girls Self Esteem Small Group Bundle is an 8 week journal and small group counseling program that uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help students think more positively about themselves. ●●● The Wonderfully Me girls curriculum is an 8 week girls small group counseling curriculum that uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help students think more positively abou
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4th - 8th
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Paul Klee Abstract Art Lesson: Portrait Dice Games Art Project - Nsw Visual Arts
Are you teaching an abstract art lesson on Paul Klee? Are they going to create an abstract portrait? Here's a fun lesson to brighten up your lesson plans! This is the perfect addition to your elementary art curriculum! Engaging abstract portrait art lesson with language (writing) activities. These no-prep abstract portrait art projects are perfect for your art sub tub. Super easy to implement for substitute teachers. Plus, the engagement will help with behavior! Perfect to start your art integra
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K - 12th
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Also included in: Art History Lesson - Famous Artists - Art Activities and Sub Plans
Executive Functioning Skills Flipbook - Digital & Printable Activity
Teach and practice executive functioning skills with this digital and printable flip book activity. Each page details an executive functioning skill including: planning, organization, time management, task initiation, working memory, metacognition, self-control, attention, flexibility, and perseverance. Students put their flip books together as a learning tool that they can keep.DIGITAL VERSION:Three digital versions for Google Slides are included. The activities can be assigned through Google C
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4th - 9th
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Spongebob Murder Mystery Resources
I did not create this! But I added slides, a group organizer, and a 2 day lesson plan to go with the trial!This bundle is everything you need to teach the Trial of Spongebob Squarepants for argumentative writing, persuasive writing, inferencing, etc.I did not create the trial scenario!https://mrskillianclass.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/thetrialofspongebobsquarepants.pdf
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6th - 10th
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Pangea Puzzle & Using Fossil Evidence to Observe Earth Changes MS-ESS2-2
Pangea and continental drift are so fun to learn about! Earth's surface has changed over time. Students will use fossil evidence to examine changes to Earth's surface. Students will learn about the theory of Pangea and Continental Drift. Students will enjoy this hands-on, research-based project to get students thinking about fossil records and how they help to show geologic changes over time. This unit includes:slide showQR code researchprintable puzzle activityresponse pageslesson plansinteract
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Overcoming Challenges & Building Resilience Workbook
Use these workbook activities to help kids and young adults overcome challenges, struggles, and adversity. They will learn to build resilience and find success. This workbook includes activities to help kids develop confidence, improve peer connections, understand challenges they face, problem-solve, and empower themselves to make positive choices. The goal is to help kids become strong and resilient, even when faced with challenges or setbacks along the way.Digital VersionA digital version for
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6th - 10th
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Middle School Plagiarism Unit - 9 Plagiarism Lessons
Are you ready to empower your middle school students with the knowledge and skills to become responsible and authentic writers? This Plagiarism Unit contains 9 high-interest lessons to help students understand plagiarism and its consequences. This is a comprehensive package designed to engage and educate students about plagiarism and how to steer clear of it. With the help of detailed teacher instructions, you'll find it effortless to guide your students through the process of creating original
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6th - 8th
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Emotional Regulation Activities | Self Regulation Activities
The resources included in this project are designed to assist you in teaching the foundations of emotional regulation through hands on experiences, visuals, and simple, structured interventions. INCLUDED:★ Color coded emotions posters★ Coping skills visuals★ File folders related to emotional regulation★ Emotions visuals for a key ring★ Cut and paste worksheets★ Sorting activities★ Matching activities★ Size of the problem worksheetsIMPORTANT FEATURES INCLUDE:★ Visual based activities★ Clear clip-
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PreK - 8th
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Also included in: Emotional Regulation Bundle | Emotional Support Activities
8-Week Group Counseling Attendance Lessons
Getting students to school is the first step in them having successful school careers! This is an awesome 8-week group counseling unit aimed to help students identify why they are not attending school, how they can overcome these barriers, and understand how truly important school is for their future success. This unit includes:
*8 lessons plans aligned with ASCA standards addressing attendance issues in school
*10 interactive, fun worksheets correlating to each lesson plan
*A pre/post surve
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4th - 8th
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Student Lawyers: Criminal Court Mock Trials & Cases with PowerPoint
Students will get the opportunity to be lawyers and prosecute or defend an accused person in a criminal trial (11 total). Each group will consist of 2 lawyers (prosecuting and defending), and an accused person. The teacher will act as the judge and guide the jury as they vote on the verdict. The majority vote determines the verdict. This unit includes court brief handouts, directions, and PowerPoint explaining how the cases will proceed. Visit our store for much more helpful and free stuff!Crim
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Note Taking - CORNELL METHOD - Lesson Plan & Activities
This unit teaches the 'Cornell Method' of note taking. No prep is required as it includes lesson plan material as well as 3 dynamic template activities for students to practice the 'Cornell Method'. Have your students learn this note-taking method at the beginning of the year and enjoy their longterm, improved depth of learning and comprehension! BUNDLE & SAVENote Taking Bundle (Cornell, Key Word, Classic & Topical Methods)You may also like:Note Taking - TOPICAL METHOD - Lesson Plan &
Grades:
5th - 12th
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