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Critical thinking project videos
Create a Patrick Design: Advanced Digital Art Tutorial for Google Drawings
Create a Patrick Design: Expert Tutorial for Google Drawings ✨Dive into the whimsical world of digital artistry with our latest Expert Tutorial video, tailored for educators and homeschool parents! In this captivating lesson, students (and teachers) will learn how to craft a charming Patrick design using Google Drawings.Join Patrick, one of the main characters from the beloved SpongeBob SquarePants cartoon, in this fun-filled STEAM activity. Perfect for public school classrooms, private school s
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Not Grade Specific
Create a Powerpuff Girls Design: Advanced STEAM Lesson for Google Drawings
Create a Powerpuff Girls Design: Expert Tutorial for Google Drawings Dive into the colorful world of digital artistry with our latest Expert Tutorial video, designed for educators and homeschool parents! In this exciting lesson, students (and teachers) will learn how to craft an adorable Powerpuff Girls design using Google Drawings.Join superpowered sisters Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup in this fun-filled STEAM activity, perfect for public school classrooms, private school settings, and homesc
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THE CATERPILLAR: A story about finding our path (video included)
Hear and see a simple poem about growing up — and seeking a life path.We meet Piper in a time of change. Not only for the caterpillar she’s observing, but for her in growing to early adolescence.The comparison with nature’s miracles is one she embraces.In only a matter of days, the crawling, munching creature soon is hidden in a cocoon. But what will emerge a short time in the future?And where will this sun-christened creature travel once airborne?What is ahead for each of us is the centerpoint
Grades:
6th - 9th
THE CHAIR: A story about judging others (video included)
Some chairs are more powerful than others.We see a man enter a room, and find his way to a chair. There, he looks at the people around him; with an eye toward judging them.But doing this is not so simple. And he's not the only one ready to give the thumbs-up or thumbs-down on others.Who is this person, and does he represent everyone who judges others?Does his resistance to differing opinions help him, or harm his ability to think clearly?What happens to this person's spirit and mind after judgin
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9th - 12th
THE STANCE: A story about standing in the storm (video included)
What happens when we confront the world as it is-- and not what we'd hoped it to be?For the young gym members in THE STANCE, it means makingtough choices. Because the easy ones come with a high price.IN THE FACE OF THE FENTANYL EPIDEMIC, why not give in to theallure of the drug?WITH GANGS AT EVERY TURN, what about 'belonging' when crimeis the cost of membership?IF DESPAIR IS OVERWHELMING, do thoughts of ending the painlead to desperate actions?People like Coach Ruben Bravo are standing in the m
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9th - 12th
THE PEN: A story about elevating others (video included)
Some people aren't content to simply see the world,knowing most move quickly on to the next view.In this lesson, we meet St.Paul, Minnesota-based artist DonThomas: He's the very definition of an 'observer' but with a notabledifference.He quickly turns moments near others into lasting impressions thatseek to find the best in them.Watching him go to work raises three important questions, whetheror not each of us is talented with pen or brush:-When we encounter others, are we looking to see somethi
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9th - 12th
THE CACTUS: A story about different perspectives (video included)
This cactus is known around the world.No matter how far from the Sonoran Desert, gift and tee shirt shops feature this plant’s likeness.What, then, is so compelling about a plant that only grows in fairly small region of the United States?And why does it seem to gain almost mythic status, well beyond Western movies and Historic Route 66 guidebooks?With a shape that inspires imaginations from pole to pole, the saguaro cactus is a study in perception.Holding the ability to capture attention — and
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7th - 10th
THE NIGHT SKY: A story about awe above (video included)
Throughout history, the heavens have inspired us.In the desert, the night transforms the harsh into the subtle. The threatening into the beautiful.Here and now, the nearly silent find their voices. And contemplation replaces the relentless chaos of the day.Letting the mind wander beyond the moment. While still embracing the peace of the present.Attached to this contemplate are thousands of years of science, poetry, music and art.Along with questions that seem to drop from the sky. When the chaos
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6th - 9th
THE CREEK: A story about taking sides (video included)
We enter the story of a man dressed in black.We meet him in the middle of the desert, circa 1880.As we watch him stumble to a creek that’s miraculously springing from the desert sands, we observe many things >He is alone — and thirsty.He has bullets but no gun — and no horse.He decides to talk so us — with everything from grace to apparent distain.He knows he made some poor decisions — and they’re following him.He can’t go back — and doesn’t appear to know what’s ahead.We hear him talk arroga
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9th - 12th
2:25
Story Maps
Book reports . . . Written reading responses . . . Dioramas . . . Sound familiar? Story maps are a great visualization tool and reading strategy to utilize with your students. Our students have said that the process of creating the story maps helped them remember important information and gave them a better understanding of what they've read. This lesson can be done with any short story or novel.
In addition to the video, the lesson also includes downloadable lesson plans (early ed - middle
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1st - 8th
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NOW YOU KNOW History Quiz Bowl Video Guide (with PowerPoint Game MEGA Bundle)
NOTE: This video guide is bundled with the following products ...
NOW YOU KNOW History Quiz Bowl (Volume 1)
NOW YOU KNOW History Quiz Bowl (Volume 2)
NOW YOU KNOW Character Education Edition (Volume 1)
NOW YOU KNOW Character Education Edition (Volume 2)
NOW YOU KNOW Character Education Edition (Volume 3)
NOW YOU KNOW WIWIHK Edition (Mentoring, Mediation, Problem Solving)
NOW YOU KNOW Math Edition (Money)
NOW YOU KNOW Three-Player / Team Editable PowerPoint Scoreboard
NOW YOU KNOW "Jeopardy"-Sty
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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11:03
Nine Men's Morris Game Video Tournament Guide - Great Mentoring Event!
NOTE: This video guide is bundled with the following product ...
Nine Men's Morris - Game Board and Rules
Nine Men's Morris is an ancient board game combining the speed of checkers, the strategy of chess and the simplicity of tic-tac-toe.
It is easy to play, but difficult to master.
The game's speed, strategy, and simplicity combine to make it a subtle powerhouse.
Let me count the ways ...
1. Folks from similar and different generations can compete.
2. Games end in 5-10 minutes - so severa
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
4:36
Bag Of Life Video Guide - Lead Sustained, Substantive Conversations!
NOTE: This video guide is bundled with the following product ...
Bag Of Life (Introductory Version) - Lead Sustained, Substantive Conversations!
"Bag of Life" is my project-based approach to facilitating sustained, substantive conversations with friends, fans, and foes that are affirming, accepting, accountable - and sometimes authoritative.
You take a small bag (any bag), and fill it with these cards containing ...
1. FILL IN THE BLANK. Short, fill-in-the-blank statements like "I am afraid
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
14:10
DISTANCE LEARNING! OP ART! Pattern, Illusion +Art Therapy! Download Video in Zip
Okay, okay. It's nearing the end of the year and you just need that project that the kiddos can relax and enjoy (and give YOU some quiet class time too!), or perhaps you're looking ahead for the perfect beginning of the year activity, or middle-of-the-year-when-is-our-next-break project... any way that you are searching, this one is golden! This video is listed as 'intended for students' as I simply play this one for my students and they follow along! If you don't mind my slightly southern accen
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4th - 7th
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Optical Art Composition for Elementary and Middle School Students
This fun video art lesson is ideal for distance learning and teaching art online as well as face to face teaching. The students will put together a black and white cut paper optical composition. They will learn the elements of art using geometric shapes, organic shapes, negative and positive space, contour line and parallel lines. The principles of art used are unity, balance, contrast, repetition and optical movement. Your students will love making up their own shapes and see how they are perce
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4th - 10th, Staff
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Overlapping Geometric Shapes
A great way to get students excited about math is by integrating creative learning experiences into the lesson. This project incorporates math concepts (geometric shapes) with the visual arts. It can be done at the end of a unit to showcase the students' learning in an artful way.
In addition to the video, this lesson also includes downloadable lesson plans, extended learning opportunities, project templates, and reflection sheet.
Find more ideas for cultivating creativity in our TPT sto
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3rd - 6th
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8:06
STEM Process: Weather Hazard STEM
This video explains the STEM process from start to finish. I cover the planning, budget, needed supplies, worksheets, testing and self-evaluation.
To explain the process, I use the Weather Hazard STEM challenge as an example. The STEM challenge discussed in this video is available here:
Weather Hazard STEM
STEM Bundle for the Entire Year
Thank you for stopping by Classroom Base Camp to learn more about STEM!
The video includes the creative commons song "Happiness" from www.bensound.com.
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in:Â Natural Disasters STEM
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The Entrepreneur Collaborative Learning & Leadership Business Project
This maybe my best project as it combines so many factors. I love helping students learn communication skills, collaboration, and leadership. Leadership skills are not being taught as much anymore and we can see the lack of leadership skills all around us and how negatively that impacts our world. Your students will love this project as they work together in developing a restaurant in the Entrepreneur Season 1. And if time, Season 2 of the Entrepreneur allows students to develop their own busine
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6th - 8th
1:44
Debate Score Sheet
This is an excellent debate score sheet with enough room to score 4 people in a breakdown of two people per debate team. Includes all the categories you would want to cover when reviewing debate skills.
This resource is also available in the bonus section of my book, "Basic Sentences to Essays: A Quick & Easy Step-By-Step Guide to Teach Students to Write Well" which is here in my Teachers Pay Teachers store. It is an exceptional resource compiling my clear, unique, and effective practices
Grades:
6th - 8th
4:52
Future Leaders Improving the World Lesson
I mean, really I should be charging $50 for this Oscar worthy performance, or, well perhaps I should be paying you to have to endure my terrible acting skills. Anyway, what's most important is this really creative idea to teach future leadership skills complete with nifty essay questions to ask students to help them critically think how they can personally improve the future. I really push leadership skills with my students and always stress to them how one person really can make a difference. H
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5th - 8th
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Influential American Biography Project
Full and specific directions/rubric for students to do a thorough biography on a U.S. historical figure. This includes 15 different areas to address, including key critical thinking questions to help students analyze the effects of their influential American's main actions. Excellent to help students begin doing research projects and presentations.
Copyright: You may show or copy any of my resources for your STUDENTS only, but please DO NOT share my video practices or copies with those who hav
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5th - 8th
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Artist Biography and Gallery Project
This project is always a huge success. Students look forward to being in my class because of this project (well this and more). But my students love putting on this project and other students enjoy seeing the results. Guide students in doing an artist biography powerpoint and set up an art gallery. Please listen to my detailed explanation and see my students' work. Your students will learn presentation skills and how to make their work stand out in addition to everything else. This can be comple
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5th - 8th
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Phantom of the Opera Unit
I highly recommend going through the Phantom of the Opera with your upper grade or jr. high students. This video explains a breakdown of this unit and highlights some of their projects. My 6th grade students loved it. I did this with groups that came into the year well below grade level in many areas, and we read through the unabridged version with all its complexities and they loved it. There are so many awesome themes to pull from this novel and again overall, just a fun, exciting, and even i
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6th - 9th
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2:20
Persuasive Writing - Creative Cover Letter Essay
This resource provides the directions for students to do a creative cover letter, allowing the students to create their own background for a job they would want someday. I have had applicants from veterinarians to fashion designers to volleyball coaches. These are always a lot of fun to read and it provides a great start to helping students learn to write persuasively. Additionally, this helps students begin thinking about what skills and education they will need for their ideal future job, alon
Grades:
5th - 7th
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