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5th grade critical thinking Common Core W.3.10 resources
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
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Grades:
K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
READ ALOUD STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA Bundle #1 STEM Club, STEM Centers
Integrate STEM and Literacy in your classroom all year with READ ALOUD STEM Volume One! Everything you need to be the master STEM Teacher at your school! Awaken imagination and creativity all year. Students learn coding, engineering, explore real-world problems, learn about STEM role models, pioneers, inventors, and more!Amazing resource for STEM clubs, STEM Teachers, STEM Stations, STEM Centers, parents who love hands-on learning, and elementary teachers who want to create a hands-on educationa
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1st - 5th
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Interactive Art History: Intro to Cubism: Picasso: Braque: Cubism Escape
★ Engage younger students in art history using this fully digital, 360° immersive art experience! Perfect as an introduction to Cubism or Picasso. ★ Teach students about Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, and Cubism by allowing students to explore this interactive gallery of the Cubist art movement. Created with younger students in mind, they will play puzzles and games, watch videos, listen to an audio file and complete a fully digital artist biography on Cubism.Once in the interactive gallery stud
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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200 Daily Bell Work Writing Prompts (Grades 4-6)
Be prepared to teach your Grade 4-6 Language class with a year's worth of bell work writing prompts for Google Slides™! This resource is perfect for a soft start to the Language block and for creating a daily routine for your students to follow.This resource includes 200 writing prompts themed for each day of the week to spark student interest and promote engagement. Every prompt comes with an example of how students should organize their journals, including partial sentences to get students sta
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)
Intro to Unplugged Coding: Directional Coding
Unplugged Coding made easy!Everything you need to get started with unplugged coding. No robots needed! Students learn the basics of directional coding and write their own code!Unplugged Coding Process:Students learn the logic and thinking that goes into writing codes using Directional Coding. They learn 5 vocabulary words: Programmer, Code, Command, Bug, and Debug.Students practice debugging codes before writing their own codes with a partner. After they have completed their activities, there is
Grades:
K - 5th
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READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges #2 Real World Science Engineering
Bundle and get 50% off! Integrate STEM and Literacy in your classroom all year with READ ALOUD STEM Volume 2! Awaken imagination and creativity all year. Students learn coding, engineering, explore real world problems, learn about STEM role models, pioneers, inventors, and more! Perfect for librarians, STEM Club, K-5 Teachers, and any teach who loves to integrate hands-on learning activities with their students!This collection of STEM Projects focuses on connecting ELA and STEM. Each challenge c
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 4-PS3-4
...
Intro to Unplugged Coding: Binary Coding
Unplugged Coding made easy!Everything you need to get started with unplugged coding. No robots needed! Students learn the basics of binary coding and create a binary coding bracelet with their own code!Unplugged Coding Process:Students learn the logic and thinking that goes into writing codes using Binary Coding. They learn 3 vocabulary words: Binary Code, Bit, and Byte.Students practice coding and decoding words with a partner. They build their own Binary Coding Bracelet! After they have comple
Grades:
K - 5th
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NO Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM Activity Latex Free
Skip the balloons with this latex free Balloons Over Broadway classroom Thanksgiving Day parade lesson! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day parade float! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Students plan, design, and build their own float design. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.Use the f
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Paragraph Writing Prompts - 5 Different Writing Forms (Grades 4-6 Language)
Paragraph writing is a fundamental skill that all students need to develop. These paragraph writing prompts are an effective tool that can be used to help students develop their writing skills. This resource is printable and can be used with Google Slides™ with no printing necessary.The Paragraph Writing Prompts for Grades 4-6 include a wide range of writing forms including explanatory, recount, narrative, persuasive and procedural writing, giving students the opportunity to explore various writ
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)
The Carpenter's Gift Christmas READ ALOUD STEM™ Lego Tree Activity
Build a Christmas Tree and a House with Legos in this amazing Christmas READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge by Carly and Adam! Did you know the Rockefeller Christmas Tree is donated by families each year to the city? Each year, after Christmas, that tree is turned into lumber and given the Habitat for Humanity. The Carpenter's Gift by David Rubel tells this amazing story.In this Christmas STEM Activity, students learn about how the some objects can be assembled, disassembled, and re-assembled into new ob
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Christmas READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Thanksgiving at the Tappletons READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Help save the Tappletons' turkey from the frozen pond! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEM challenge in which students design and build their own fishing pole to fish the Tappletons Thanksgiving Turkey from the frozen pond! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Thanksgiving at the Tappletons' by Eileen Spinelli.Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, elementary librarians, parents who love hands-on learning, and 1st Grade through 5th Grade teachers who want
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Thanksgiving Turkey READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE
Writing Exit Slips - BUNDLE (Grades 3-6) Print & Digital
Do you want your students reading with purpose and accountability? If so, this year long BUNDLE of over 250 writing exit tickets is for you! These response prompts can be printed and used in writing journals or used digitally in Google Classroom or the learning management system of your choice that supports Google Slides. This resource includes both printable and digital versions.This BUNDLE contains all five of my writing exit slip resources - Launching Writing Workshop with Personal Narratives
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Chasing Vermeer Activities in PowerPoint AND Google Slides
Engage your students while teaching Chasing Vermeer. Students will have fun searching for missing paintings from the novel and participating in fun and creative activities to go along with Chasing Vermeer. This colorful powerpoint includes suggestions for writing, drawing, and critical thinking activities to challenge bright young minds. Click here to save 20% off the price of individual resources with the Chasing Vermeer Bundle.Inside you'll find:Chapter 3 - Choose a painting to enter and expla
Grades:
4th - 5th
Also included in: Chasing Vermeer Lessons
We Don't Eat Our Classmates Read Aloud STEM Activity Team Building Task Cards
Team building STEM challenges to help your students think outside the box!Connect STEM, literacy, and writing with this team building STEM activity in which students try different tasks to build cup towers as a team. Learn all about being a good classmate and teammate! An excellent companion activity to the read aloud We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins.Writing Extension:A writing extension is included for students to write about what it means to be a good classmate.Aligns with Common
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Grades:
1st - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Digital Book Reports Distance Learning Google Drive
Your students will love these Digital Book Reports for Google Drive. Easily use these book reports and responses for distance learning. You'll receive 39 engaging digital book report forms that work with any book to improve reading comprehension. You will receive 26 fiction and 13 nonfiction digital book reports. They can be used over and over again as students read more books.Looking for additional distance learning resources? Making Inferences to Pictures Google DriveDigital Book Response
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2nd - 5th
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Who's the Boss: What Will the Rules be on Mars?
Moving to Mars might seem like something out of a science fiction movie, but it will be a reality for our students as they become adults. The idea of moving to Mars presents a lot of opportunities for rich critical thinking. For example, who makes the rules on Mars?The UN declared in 1967 that no individual country can claim land on Mars. So who will make the laws? We actually have a similar situation on Earth now with our oceans. Maritime law says that sailors have to follow of the laws of the
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3rd - 5th
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Daylight Saving Time All the Time?
When it comes to daylight saving time, states have two options; say in standard time or switch to daylight saving time. Only Hawaii and Arizona chose to stay in standard time and the remaining 48 make the switch. But a bill was introduced to Congress in March of 2019 on behalf of the state of Florida. The bill is called the Sunshine Protection Act. If passed, the bill would change the federal law and allow states to stay on daylight saving time all year. In fact, 36 states have expressed some le
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3rd - 5th
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Logic Puzzles and Brain Teaser Activities for Critical Thinking Year Round
Improve critical thinking skills with logic puzzles and brain teasers throughout the year. This bundle of printable or digital activities meets your students' needs year-round with 12 seasonal resources! Quick and easy setup makes this no prep packet a win for you and your students in centers or even for sub plans for a substitute teacher.By purchasing this bundle, you are saving about 25% off the price of individual resources.Engage and challenge your students with this HUGE common core aligned
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3rd - 5th
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Black History Month Biography Research Project
Are you looking for an independent or semi-independent research project that incorporates Bloom's Taxonomy? This African American History Research Project allows students choose an African America Figure and requires students to take a deeper look into this person's accomplishments and contributions to our society. This Biography Project also addresses many Common Core State Standards. I use it as a hybrid type project. We do some in class and students do some at home. I also bind the materia
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Genius Hour: A Super Adventure in Project Based Learning
This packet includes lots of activities to help you structure your Genius Hour or to help you get started on project-based learning activities.
This is what you'll receive with this packet:
Parent Letter
Parent Involvement/Student Homework Page
Learning Log
Inquiry Web
Driving Question Web
Conference Log
Cite Your Sources Activity
Partner Project Brainstorm
Presentation Outline
Presentation Plan
Record Your Plan Page
Research Robots Activity
Teacher Tracker
Detailed Directions for what to do w
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1st - 5th
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Christmas Memory: Narrative Writing Project- Scaffolded, Easy Prep, Printables
This step by step unit uses read aloud to develop ideas and the structure of narrative writing. Worksheets are provided to accompany each read aloud-allowing students to gather ideas. Students choose a memory for their final writing project to share and celebrate.
Memoir writing: The exploration of a memory, moments that will be cherished and passed down to family members.
Who Am I? What has made me who I am?
As we write, we discover what we think, what we know, what we care about, who we
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3rd - 5th
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St. Patrick's Day Writing Project - Interactive St. Patrick's Day Legends
St. Patrick's Day Legends Writing Project is an interactive project that was designed to provide your students with St. Patrick's Day legend writing text exemplars, comprehension assessments, and everything you need to create your own interactive legend books (included planning tools).INCLUDED IN THIS ST. PATRICK'S DAY RESOURCE:Banished Snakes: The Legend Comprehension Questions for Banished SnakesLegend of the LeprechaunComprehension Questions for Legend of the LeprechaunLegends ChecklistLegend
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Author's Point of View Halloween Postcards Powerpoint
Searching for a no-so-scary way to help your students learn about point of view? These Halloween postcards can help your kids enjoy the holiday while honing their writing skills. Students write postcards to one another from classic Halloween characters' points of view. Your little goblins will be begging to write. That's a sweet treat!Ideas:✓ Combined Pumpkin Post Card Writing and Pumpkin Decorating Contest✓ Class Halloween Parties✓ Trick or Treat Grade Level Post Card Character Exchange Here’s
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Digital Book Responses Distance Learning Google Drive
Your students will love these Digital Book Responses for Google Drive. Easily use these book responses, graphic organizers, and book reports for distance learning. You'll receive 37 engaging book response forms that work with any book to improve reading comprehension. They can be used over and over again as students read more books.Looking for additional distance learning resources? Digital Book Reports for Google DriveMaking Inferences to Pictures Google DriveDigital Writing Journal for Dis
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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