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8th grade independent work packets for Microsoft Word
Life Skills Math Distance Learning Daily Special Education IEP Goals
Finally....IEP goals simplified! I've made this packet to streamline the IEP writing process, giving you more time to teach the skill. This 91 page unit focuses on 11 pre-written IEP goals that you can copy and paste into an IEP. This packet uses one warm-up question each day to teach basic life-skills math concepts. Each day of the week in a two-week cycle has a dedicated skill that is taught, so you can assess all the students in your class, even if they are working on different IEP goals. See
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Also included in:Â Special Education Distance Learning Bundle Life Skills Reading Writing Math
TED Talk: Persuasive Writing Unit & Assignment
Our most popular item, now with an updated TED Talks To View list!This TED Talk presentation assignment begins with viewing and analyzing TED Talks based on different Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking techniques. Students then create their own. Perfect for either in-class or independent work! This Package Includes: Overview of TED Talks Assignment Sheet Persuasive Techniques HandoutRecommended TED Talks to study Note Taking Template for active viewing Research Notes Template Ideas Templ
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
Informational Text Lesson on Hot Topics: Dangers of Energy Drinks
This informational text lesson on the dangers of energy drinks is the perfect ready-to-go lesson to practice close reading skills and comprehension! With eight specific standards-based questions and a text-based writing prompt, your students will be engaged, informed, and ready to debate!Student Experience: Students will read the high-interest, engaging article about the dangers of energy drinks. Then, students will truly dig into and respond to that text. Last, students will write a short a
Grades:
7th - 11th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1
Novel Study: Independent Reading Teacher Guide Assignment
Tired of book reports and literary essays?SO ARE YOUR STUDENTS!What they need is more freedom and control over their learning, and there's no better way to give it to them than to make them the teachers! In this independent novel study, students are able to pick any novel they like, and then create a guide/textbook to teach the text. It's a great resource for group reading circles and other differentiated / personalized / Problem Based Learning style lessons. Designed for diverse learning enviro
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Inquiry Based Learning Project: VAPING
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Vaping has become more and more common over that past decade, but how (un)healthy is it really for us? Students are given a general overview of how inquiry projects work, and are then set loose to dive into an authentic research process. At the end, they are given the option of presenting in one of four different modes: A presentation, a podcast, a documentary film, or an essay. This Package Includes:An Introduction to VapingAn Ov
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â THE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS BUNDLE
Abridged Lord of the Flies text
This abridged text allows lower-level learners or shortened unit the ability to engage in a dynamic text! Some of the descriptions are simplified; however, all of the major plot points are fully developed. The margins are enlarged to allow students ample room to annotate.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Halloween Short Research Project: Myths, Ghosts, & Legends Media Presentation
With this standards-based short research task AND a digital media presentation project, your middle and high school students will be 100% engaged on Halloween. Student Experience: Students will be assigned a myth from their state or from a state in the US. They will research and create a media presentation to share their findings. This type of assignment is very flexible and is 100% editable. It could be used to teach MLA and research, review MLA, conclude a unit on Dark Romantic or Gothic lit
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Research Writing Unit, Curriculum BUNDLE+
Inquiry Based Learning Project: ENERGY DRINKS
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Energy Drinks are one of the fastest growing sections of the food industry, and a growing issue in high schools everywhere (over 40% of students admit to having had one in the last three months!). But what exactly are they at risk of? Are energy drinks better than drinking coffee or a can of soda? Are they ok to have on occasion?Our students should know the truth about the drinks they're consuming and their affects, but more impor
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â THE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS BUNDLE
Computer Science Career Exploration Webquest (Career In STEM Explorer)
Computer science is one of the fastest growing industries, with over 1 million new jobs being added annually. Expose your students to lucrative careers in computer science using interactive online career exploration activities. In part one students will work to define computer science and explain why computer science is important. In part two students will use Career In STEM® Explorer resources to discover 13 cool computer science careers (3D modeler, mechatronics technician, computer hardware e
Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-PS4-3
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions: Fiction | Suspense! NO PREP
Engaging Suspense Story! This page-turning reading assignment is great for multiple choice practice, a substitute lesson plan, and/or a review of literary terms and applications. Includes engaging, high-interest reading passages from a mystery novel to hook reluctant or struggling readers. Each passage has multiple choice questions that help students practice close reading strategies and inference skills. The answer key is included.The passages are from a mystery called "A Ring at the Bottom of
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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Inquiry Based Learning Project: SOCIAL MEDIA
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Social Media gets the blame for most, if not all, of our students' social and mental health issues: But how bad are the different apps actually? How beneficial are the benefits they bring? How are they shaping the young people who are increasingly logged in for longer and longer periods each year?Our students should know the truth about the social media they're consuming and creating, but more importantly they should know how to a
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â THE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS BUNDLE
Inquiry Based Learning Project: CLIMATE CHANGE
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Climate change has been a topic of discussion and debate, under various titles, for many decades. With an increase in droughts and flooding, ecologically forced human migration, and the melting of ice sheets globally, climate change is obviously a major issue. But if we know it's a problem, why is so hard to solve?! With the ability to look at climate change scientifically, politically, socially, economically, or any combination o
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â THE INQUIRY BASED LEARNING RESEARCH BUNDLE
Informational Text Lesson on Hot Topics: Reading is Good for Your Brain
This mini lesson on the benefits of reading is the perfect ready-to-go lesson to practice close reading skills. With five specific common core text-based questions, your students will be engaged, informed, and ready to debate!Includes:-Formal lesson plan-Super simple sub sheet-Standards links-Link to article-Idea for starter-Short answer questions and answers- Argumentative Prompt-100% EditableClassroom success stories from other teachers who have tried this resource:♥ "Love this - a perfect les
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1
Inquiry Based Learning Project: ANXIETY
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Anxiety is a growing issue in high schools everywhere, and our students need to know the warning signs, its affects, how to cope, and who they can talk to if they're going to be able to tackle it! In this project, students are given a general overview of how inquiry projects work, and are then set loose to dive into an authentic research process. At the end, they are given the option of presenting in one of four different modes: A
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â THE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS BUNDLE
Inquiry Based Learning Project: PROTEIN SHAKES
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Protein Shakes are quickly becoming a go to beverage for young people looking to get the most out of their workouts. But what exactly are they made of? Are they better than eating the same amount of nutrients? Are they ok to have on occasion?Our students should know the truth about the drinks they're consuming and their affects, but more importantly they should know how to find these things out the next time some fad food or diet
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â THE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS BUNDLE
Ukraine and Russia - what is happening?
I wrote this to explain three reasons why Russia is invading Ukraine: a historical, economic, and political perspective. Hopefully this helps students understand what is happening while giving them a little history along the way. There are maps, videos to watch, and analysis questions throughout, so it can also spark discussion and debate! It is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â U.S. Foreign Policy Bundle
Inquiry Based Learning Project: SELF-ESTEEM & BODY IMAGE
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Self-Esteem is an important aspect of overall mental health and well-being. It is the way we perceive and evaluate ourselves, and it can have a significant impact on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Body Image is closely related to self-esteem, as it involves how we see and feel about our physical appearance. Students will explore the concepts of self-esteem and body image, and how they relate to each other. They will also c
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â THE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS BUNDLE
Special Education Daily Warm Up Life Skills with Pre-Written IEP Goals
I created this unit to let my students reflect on their surroundings each morning. My students really like knowing the routine of these warm-ups every day! Use these warm-ups to start your day out with basic and functional information. This unit comes with two sections you can use each day.Warm-Ups: Included are 3 different types of warm-up to use with different levels so that each student can be challenged appropriately. The warm ups start off with levels for writing their names, so that you ca
Grades:
1st - 12th
Also included in:Â Special Education Distance Learning Bundle Life Skills Reading Writing Math
Short Research Project: Symbols of the Season for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa
This short research task for December allows your middle and high school students to investigate and share various symbols of the holiday season. This low prep assignment is very flexible: It could be used to teach MLA and research, review MLA, or in a non English class looking to incorporate research in a fun way. Student Experience: Students will research an important symbol from the Christmas season, design a media presentation, and then present their findings to the class. With this stu
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Research Writing Unit, Curriculum BUNDLE+
THE INQUIRY BASED LEARNING RESEARCH BUNDLE
All of our Inquiry Based Learning Research projects, all in one place, and all %50 off the regular price! All products have digital and printable hard copy formats.This bundle is a growing package, so purchasing it now at the lower price will lock you in for all of the future additions (over the next few months) for free!Each project includes 16 pages of the Inquiry Learning Process Explanation, Brainstorming, 5 Vetted Background Information Sources pertaining to their individual topic, a Later
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Introduction to Composition and Design in Photography, 8 Weeks Worth of Lessons!
NEW LESSON ADDED ON 8/1/2022: FRAMING. Includes Introductory presentation and Student Assignment.Now adapted to accommodate distance learning, hybrid, and in class instruction.This Composition and Design in Photography bundle pack includes everything you need to teach for an entire quarter (or 8 weeks). This includes everything from a Photoshop Guide to editing to an end of the quarter assessment portfolio. There are 8 photography based projects, 6 peer critique handouts, 6 photographer research
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Grades:
7th - 12th
TI-84 Graphing Calculator Scavenger Hunt
This resource contains 10 multi-part questions (with directions for each step) that introduce the TI-84 Graphing Calculator and its basic functions to students. Uploaded as a Word Doc so you can customize as-needed for your students.Includes examples that require students to learn how to input fractions, change between fractions and decimals, use exponents, perform operations with negative numbers, and other basic functions needed to operate their calculator. Step-by-step guidance is provided so
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Speech ~ Night Pre-reading activity
Night is the heart wrenching first hand account of Elie Wiesel's internment in the Auschwitz Camp during the Holocaust. In order to truly lead into the novel, it is important to impress upon students that Elie Wiesel spent his life devoted to reversing racism around the globe. Reading his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech will do just that. To accommodate scaffolding, I have included one version that caters to teaching persuasion and rhetorical analysis and a second that asks questions pertaining to
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7th - 9th, Higher Education
Herding Cats: Theatre Modules ALL DISCIPLINES + POSTERS
Calling all Theatre Directors! Do you struggle with keeping actors and crew members engaged in meaningful lessons while you are working with a handful of students? Fret no more! Herding Cats: Theatre Modules can herd your cats. Lessons for actors include figuring out the driving questions of Stanislavski, moving like a mammal, creating the character's backstory, etc. Technical theatre modules for stage management, scenery/props, costumes, lighting, sound, and marketing. These lessons take crew m
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
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