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$Math- If I Had a Million Dollars! Calculating Ways to Spen$

Math- If I Had a Million Dollars! Calculating Ways to Spend a Fortune

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Students will calculate and track the way they would spend a million dollars. Using mathematical thinking and skills, they will plan for college/job training, a place to live, transportation, and contributions to charity.This math Exploration

Subjects:

Math, Applied Math, Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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$Math- Through the Ages: Number Systems of Ancient Civilizations$

Math- Through the Ages: Number Systems of Ancient Civilizations

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Students will research the number systems of people who lived long before calculators. They will understand the origins and apply these number codes to create story problems for others to solve. This math Exploration includes detailed,

Subjects:

Applied Math, Critical Thinking, Word Problems

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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$Math- Zoom! Zoom! Researching Hybrid vs. Gasoline vs. Elec$

Math- Zoom! Zoom! Researching Hybrid vs. Gasoline vs. Electric Cars

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Climate change has led to the development of hybrid and electric cars that use less gasoline. Students will research, calculate costs, and analyze data to evaluate the costs and benefits of buying different kinds of cars.This math Exploration

Subjects:

Applied Math, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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$Math: What Are the Chances? Designing Your Own Probabilit$

Math: What Are the Chances? Designing Your Own Probability Carnival

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Students will use their understanding of probability to create three carnival games for others to enjoy. By exploring the difference between theoretical and experimental probability, students will understand the math that underlies the games. This

Subjects:

Math, Applied Math, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Games, Independent Work Packet

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$Fairy Tale Math: Inquiry Project for Primary Learners$

Fairy Tale Math: Inquiry Project for Primary Learners

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Fairy Tale Math invites primary students to create original math problems based on a fairy tale. Combining reading and math skills, the teacher models how to create math problems based on the Three Little Pigs for the whole class. Each student

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Word Problems, Close Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Independent Work Packet

$2.50

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Digging Up Dinosaurs: Inquiry Project for Primary Learners

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Digging Up Dinosaurs is a project designed to introduce primary students to independent research. Each student researches and completes a project on the dinosaur of their choice. This project capitalizes on student interest in dinosaurs and builds

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

$2.50

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Crazy About Caldecott's: Inquiry Project for Primary Learners

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Crazy About Caldecotts is designed to encourage primary students to read and appreciate quality picture books. The teacher reads Caldecott Award books to the class and supports students in analyzing the literary and artistic value of the book. Then

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Activities

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Be An Eco-Hero: Inquiry Project for Primary Learners

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Be an Eco-Hero is a project designed to guide primary students through a classroom recycling mini-unit. Using introductory scientific inquiry strategies, the class investigates how recycling, reducing, and reusing materials can help their world.

Subjects:

Measurement, Environment, Classroom Community

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

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Absolutely Amazing Animals: Inquiry Project for Primary Learners

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Absolutely Amazing Animals is a project designed to guide primary students through an introductory research project. The teacher models the project with class participation, and then each student researches and completes a project on an animal of

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Research, Projects, Unit Plans

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$Math- Adventure in Mathematics-land: Designing a Math Game$

Math- Adventure in Mathematics-land: Designing a Math Game

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Students will create a board game that will challenge their classmates to use math skills. To construct the game, students will to use mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills. This math Exploration includes detailed, student-friendly Steps

Subjects:

Math, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Games, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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$Math- Destination: Dream Vacation! Planning, Budgeting an$

Math- Destination: Dream Vacation! Planning, Budgeting and Graphing

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Students will plan and budget for a one-week trip. They will research transportation, lodging and activity options to determine the best trip for their money. They will plan two versions of their trip: budget and luxury.This math Exploration

Subjects:

Applied Math, Geography, Word Problems

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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Investigation - It's All Connected: Ecosystems and Our World

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The study of Ecosystems helps students understand how the world is interconnected. Students will choose a focus for their investigation from a menu of seven options allowing them to research a topic of interest. This Investigation is designed for

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

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Science- Doctor! Doctor! The Study of a Medical Disease or Condition

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Students will learn about the human body by studying a disease or condition in this Life Science Exploration. They become an expert in the disease or condition of their choice and share their findings. This challenging activity includes detailed,

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Career and Technical Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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$Math- Main Street, USA: Using Geometry to Design a Town$

Math- Main Street, USA: Using Geometry to Design a Town

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Students will create and construct a three-dimensional (3-D) “Main Street” that includes buildings and public spaces for people in an imaginary town. Students will apply their knowledge of geometry to plan and build a their town.This math

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Measurement

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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$Science-What Money Can Buy! Using Landscape Architecture t$

Science-What Money Can Buy! Using Landscape Architecture to Design a Zoo or Park

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Students will take on the role of a landscape architect and design a park or a zoo. They will consider the needs of people, plants, and animals. Skills involved include research, calculation, map making/drawing, and presentation.This challenging

Subjects:

Applied Math, Biology, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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$Math- When Will I Ever Use This? Finding Math in Everyday Life$

Math- When Will I Ever Use This? Finding Math in Everyday Life

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Research and record how you and others use math every day. You will conduct a survey, analyze your data, and create graphs. You will begin to appreciate how math is embedded in many aspects of our lives.This math Exploration includes detailed,

Subjects:

Math, Applied Math, Graphing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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Economics - Look Who Followed Me Home! The Economics of Owning a Pet

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Students will examine the benefits of pet ownership and the costs having a pet. They will research the financial commitment of pet ownership and conduct a Cost-Benefit analysis. This challenging activity includes detailed, student-friendly Steps to

Subjects:

Life Skills, Economics , Problem Solving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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$Math- Plan and Plot a Picture: Making Art Using Coordinate$

Math- Plan and Plot a Picture: Making Art Using Coordinate Graphing

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Coordinate grids (Cartesian planes) are used in geometry. In this Math and Art Exploration, students will create their own work of art by plotting points of ordered pairs on a quardrants on a grid with an x and y axis.This math Exploration includes

Subjects:

Applied Math, Geometry, Graphing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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$Math- Baseball: A Game of Numbers$

Math- Baseball: A Game of Numbers

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In this Exploration, students will examine the statistics of four baseball players. The focus is to understand how the data is calculated. This classic American sport has always used math to keep track of everything that happens in the game. This

Subjects:

Algebra, Applied Math, Statistics

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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Science- A Renewable and Sustainable Future: Exploring Alternative Energy

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Students will explore the topic of renewable and sustainable forms of energy, investigating the possibilities of creating energy with resources that never run out. Can the sun, wind, water, and the earth provide energy to power the world?This

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

We are veteran teachers and curriculum specialists who have worked with gifted children throughout our careers in Denver Public Schools. We first developed independent projects for use with our own students and to support classroom teachers. Aware of the challenges classroom teachers face in differentiating for their most able students, we wanted to make them available for wider use.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We believe that students learn best when they have an interest in the topic, lots of choice about how they learn and a chance to use their creativity. These independent projects allow students dig more deeply into an interesting topic tied to national content standards.

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature, Statistics, Economics , Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Martin Luther King Day, Decimals, Black History Month, Informational Text, Engineering, Close Reading, Classroom Community