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Arts & music Common Core SL.6.2 resources
Shark Tank Project - Digital Restaurant Design - Digital Business Project
Take student engagement to the next-level! Cultivate creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication with a little help from the hit TV show, Shark Tank!In this technology infused project, students will learn to use a variety of free, online tools to impress the Sharks with an amazing concept for the hottest new restaurant in town!Students will engage in:using keywords to create a unique and "catchy" name using an online business name generation tool.creating a design concept to
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4th - 12th
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The Day of the Dead: Art & History (Halloween) PowerPoint Presentation
This 10- to 15-minute PowerPoint presentation surveys the history and artistic traditions of The Day of the Dead, or El Dia de los Muertos.
This PowerPoint would make a great introduction to Halloween or other fall art room projects (see my products), as well as cultural units in Spanish class.
In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, people celebrate the Day of the Dead on November 1st and 2nd. El Dia de los Muertos is a time to remember and celebrate family members and friends who have d
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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How to Make Mexican Paper Marigolds (Day of the Dead, Halloween, Cinco de Mayo)
In Mexico the marigold or cempasúchil is also called the flor de muertos ("flower of the dead") because people use it to decorate during the Day of the Dead celebrations on November 1 and 2. This festive flower is also used as a decoration on Cinco de Mayo and in other traditional celebrations.
In this easy craft, students make festive marigolds out of tissue paper.
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K - 12th
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How to Make Papel Picado (Day of the Dead, Halloween, Cinco de Mayo)
In Mexico, cut tissue paper or papel picado is a traditional decoration for Cinco de Mayo, the Day of the Dead, national holidays, weddings, funerals, and many other celebrations. These festive, brightly colored sheaths of paper hang from banners strung along balconies, across streets and buildings, homes, and squares.
In this activity, students create papel picado banners using colored tissue paper. This is a good activity for the art room, for holiday units, or to complement Spanish language
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K - 12th
Nurturing Our Students Self-Worth and Self-Confidence
Keala Settle's incredible performance of the song "This is Me," from the hit movie "The Greatest Showman," is the inspiration to this complete unit of study teacher's guide, certain to help lift your students' self-esteem!This unit of study will guide you and your students through activities that promote critical thinking, reading comprehension and analysis, and build classroom community as well.Activities included in this guide-*Copy of the lyrics*Video links of two powerful performance of "Thi
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Coaching Our Students' Literacy Skills Through Inspirational Song Lyrics
The Story of My Name Hyperdoc
This hyperdoc leads students through activities that will allow them to think about the importance of their name and how it relates to their identity. Students will watch a read aloud called Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal and will research, through family interviews, the story of how they were given their name. They will then write the story and create a visual to represent the uniqueness of their name. The hyperdoc contains spots for teachers to add their own examples to s
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4th - 8th
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Prezi - Visual Literacy - Words and Images
Prezi presentations are a fantastic replacement for or addition to Powerpoints and other more standard presentation material in the classroom. The fluidity or "zooming" nature of these presentations appeal to students' senses of novelty, and I have often had literal "oo"s and "ahh"s coming from my students over topics as dull as grammar, rhetoric, and mechanics. This is no small task.This prezi introduces students to the relationship between words and images. It is especially useful to get stud
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6th - 11th
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Classrooms & Chimeras: The Student's Handbook - D&D 5e Compatible | dnd guide
Embark on an epic journey through the enchanted world of Mythia with "Classrooms & Chimeras: The Student's Handbook." This comprehensive 47-page guidebook is designed to transport students into a realm of imagination, strategy, and collaborative storytelling. Perfect for educators looking to infuse their speaking, listening, or English Language Learning (ELL) lessons with the captivating allure of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), this handbook is your all-in-one resource for adventure,
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Human Body Systems: Group Newscast
I created this newscast for my fifth grade class to research one system of the body, then present information as a group in a fun way. They really get into it! There is an anchorperson (or two), a weatherperson, a sports person, and someone who is on-location. All roles are modified to fit the subject matter, of course!Included:- An introduction page with news roles and sign-up- A page for students to organize and collect their 3 facts- A presentation checklist to practice- A note-taking page fo
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-8
"Thunder" A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study Featuring Imagine Dragons
Motivate your students to engage in critical analysis and collaborative conversation through the study of this popular hit song! Your students will-*explore vocabulary and figures of speech, *build background on the song's inspiration, *write their connections between the song, other texts and their personal paths, *explore the science and symbolism behind the song, *analyze lyrics, *and engage in a Socratic seminar with their classmates to deepen understanding and build speaking and listening s
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: An Imagine Dragons Classroom
Charles Dickens Literary Coloring Book : Coloring Sheets & Quotes Sub Plan
Embark on a captivating journey through the literary realm of one of history's most beloved authors with Charles Dickens literary coloring book. This no prep resource will make your life easier. This enchanting collection brings to life the legendary writer and his timeless quotes across 15 meticulously crafted coloring pages, each set at a stunning 300 dpi resolution. Includes:1. 15 Coloring Pages With Quotes2. 14 Flashcards with Quotes to Foster Discussions3. Q&A about the Quotes to Expand
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5th - 12th
Before the American Revolution: Reader's Theater Script, Skit, Play
Delve into the heart of American history with my resource pack for "Colonial Uprising: Brewing the American Revolution." This engaging classroom activity offers a genuine and immersive journey into the pivotal moments of the American Revolution, making history come alive for your students.What's Included:Colonial Uprising Play: A compelling historical play script that transports students to colonial America, allowing them to experience the challenges and triumphs of the time. It includes discuss
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6th - 8th
Literacy Through Lyrics- Volume 1
♪An awesome, bundled collection of complete units of study centered around popular, culturally relevant song lyrics that will motivate and inspire you and your students year round!♪You will adore this approach to coaching critical literacy skills in your students- It will be the refresh button you need to make learning together meaningful and truly engaging!♪Because teaching is supposed to be fun and who doesn't love a good soundtrack to sing (and study☺) together in the process?Have fun!Liz☺♥♪P
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3rd - 8th
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Illustration Study Worksheet
Enhance your students' reading comprehension and visual literacy skills with this comprehensive Illustration Study Worksheet! This resource is designed to guide students through analyzing the rich details and hidden meanings within the illustrations of their favorite books.The worksheet prompts students to examine various aspects of an illustration, including:Characters: Students identify main and secondary characters, inferring information about them based on appearance, clothing, and accessori
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3rd - 8th
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Middle School ELA Project Based Learning
Print Only-Project Based Assessment (PBA) is an excellent way to assess your classes understanding of topics review in class in real-life situations. Your students will take on the role of film school students to complete an anti-bullying commercial for teens in middle school and high school. Students will have the opportunity to take on the role in their group as a screenwriter, actor/actress, casting director, film editor, costume designer, or director. Each team member will complete at lea
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School English Project Based Learning Bundle
"High Hopes"- An ELA Unit of Study
Set the inspirational stage for your middle school students to analyze the awesome song lyrics "High Hopes," by Panic! At the Disco☺Your students will build incredible literacy skills through meaningful curriculum and conversation with a unit you will adore teaching☺This unit plan includes-ELA StandardsSong Lyrics for Student/Teacher UseClose Reading VisualVocabulary BuildingFigurative Language AnalysisWritten Reflection InvitationsCreative Outlets for Text ConnectionsSocratic Seminar Explanatio
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Coaching Our Students' Literacy Skills Through Inspirational Song Lyrics
Benjamin Franklin Perfect History Art Class Group Mural Coloring Project Lesson
Benjamin Franklin Collaborative Group Mural, Educational Resource, Group Project, American History, Instant DownloadUnleash Creativity with Our Classroom Mural Coloring Project: The Benjamin Franklin EditionFor Teachers: A Unique Educational Journey AwaitsCraft a Historical Masterpiece TogetherEffortless Preparation: Open the provided PDF file and print on standard 8.5 x 11 paper. Our straightforward design ensures an easy setup.Engaging Process for Students: Each student becomes an artist, foll
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4th - 12th
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Improvisation for Collaboration - A Classroom Management Strategy
Want to add more engaging, fun material to get students to work together? With my experience of over 10 years teaching improvisation at The Second City to students 3-13 years old, I have compiled a list of 7 improv games designed to get students actively working together in a fun way. You can use these games not as a drama exercise but as a classroom management strategy. Your students will love coming to your class and you can use these strategies as a reward or to refresh how to work together.
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K - 8th
SPIDER-VERSE Film Analysis + Character Study Worksheets
SPIDER-VERSE Film Analysis + Character Study WorksheetsCompanion worksheets that are compatible with BOTH Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse AND Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VersePage 1: Film Studies QuestionsPage 2: 3-Character Compare/Contrast Page 3: Character Traits - What makes a good Spider-Man?
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5th - 10th
"Christmas Lights" A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study Featuring Coldplay
Join your kids in the holiday merriment through this fun, engaging, meaningful unit of study on a unique holiday song, "Christmas Lights" by Coldplay. Students will work to analyze lyrics, build connections, explore figurative language, and engage in a collaborative dialogue through Socratic seminar. Your students will build reading comprehension, language, speaking, listening and writing skills through this unit and build classroom community through collaboration as well!
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday Song Lyric Analysis
The Gathering Storm in America Gives Rise to the American Revolution!
The Gathering Storm in America brings history to life with an award-winning (64 minute) audio drama featuring the events that led to American Independence. It tells the remarkable story of an all-but-forgotten forefather whose actions initiated the tumultuous Pre-Revolutionary Period in America. Derived from primary sources, it presents both the British and American points of view on issues that led to the Declaration of Independence and the building of a new nation on democratic principles. T
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5th - 8th
Harmonious Creations: Crafting Windchime Sculptures from Found Objects
This lesson package, "Harmonious Creations," guides grades 5-8 students through creating their own windchime sculptures from found objects. The project emphasizes the beauty of 3D art from multiple perspectives and explores the intriguing relationship between material properties and sound. The package includes a comprehensive lesson plan, a project rubric, a quiz with an answer key, and a detailed teacher script. It's an immersive experience in art, acoustics, and creative expression!
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5th - 8th
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Circle Art Template Tutorial
This paper folding lesson focuses on circle shapes, fractions, and mandala art. Students learn how to prepare their own circle templates for art with radial symmetry while making connections with food! It includes PowerPoint slides with images of the folds from various angles, examples of how to start mandalas, a printout of a circle if needed, and a quick assessment. · Paper folding lesson based on circle shapes, fractions, and mandala art· Includes PowerPoint slides with step by step direction
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4th - 7th
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Exploring the Color Wheel through Vegetable and Fruit Printmaking
This art lesson package titled "Exploring the Color Wheel" introduces grades 4-6 students to the fascinating world of printmaking using cut vegetables and fruits. It blends the exploration of textures and shapes with fundamental concepts of color theory, as students create a vibrant color wheel through their prints. The package includes a detailed lesson plan, a project rubric, a quiz to assess understanding, and a script for the teacher. It's a perfect blend of creativity, learning, and fun!
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4th - 6th
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