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Critical thinking Common Core RST.11-12.3 resources
Psychology Sleep/Dreams Unit: Evaluating Habits Questionnaire+Analysis
This is a newly updated 2013 PDF sleep habits questionnaire which works perfectly as an attention-grabber or K-W-L activity to introduce a Psychology 1, 2, or AP unit on Sleep/Dreams and Consciousness. Reinforce the notion that students should answer as honestly as possible, and it'll be a genuine eye-opener. Continuing from here into a full, broader Consciousness unit, teenagers/young adults will soon see they need MUCH more sleep than they are getting on a typical night.
In taking this quest
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
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5th - 12th
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{EDITABLE} Lesson Plan: How to make Mind Maps
QR code is included and linked to a video with an overview of the lesson.
If you would like to teach how to create Mind Maps, but have no time to put a lesson together, than this I lesson plan is for you.
This product contains Lesson Plan with directions for the teacher, a sample of student-generated map, QR code with the lesson overview, copy of a possible mind map created during the lesson.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
Stomach Contents Murder Mystery Laboratory Investigation Forensic Science
This is an excellent step-by-step laboratory investigation where students analyze "stomach contents" (macromolecules) to solve a fictional murder mystery. This involves critical thinking and applies the application of how long food takes to digest to analyze how a forensic pathologist could solve a crime using stomach contents.This laboratory investigation involves getting your students to perform their own chemical analysis, work collaboratively with their peers and apply critical thinking skil
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9th - 12th
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Forensic Entomology Lab Investigation: Time Since Death Using Pipe Cleaners
This lab is one of my favorites in Forensic Science! If you are looking for something hands-on that encourages students to analyze data, use scientific practices, then think critically about each death scenario, this lab is for you!The teacher should read this document until the end, which includes an answer key and description of the pipe cleaner "bugs" needed for each case. The students will learn how forensic entomology is used in real crimes, as the age of the larvae found on the body helps
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Forensic Pathology & Death Investigation Forensic Science Unit Bundle
True Crime Forensic Anthropology (Student Reading & Questions) Forensic Science
John Wayne Gary Jr. was an infamous serial killer who was finally caught after years of terror. After the police searched his home for incriminating evidence, they found the horror: bodies buried in a poor attempt to hide the evidence. Already skeletonized, investigators turned to leading experts to identify the victims and sort the bones. In more recent years, advancements in DNA technology has led to the final revelations of the identities of the final unknown victims. In a search to bring clo
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9th - 12th
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CCSS:
Establishing Correlation: Writing A Survey (Psychology Activity)
This graphic, detailed PDF printable survey activity provides the step-by-step process by which students will begin to utilize correlational surveying methodologies. I have included some examples as well as detailed guided questions to aid students in developing, conducting, analyzing, and presenting their survey and findings, as well as moving to a potential connection to the scientific method, to consider moving from a correlation to a potential causation (at your discretion). Students will co
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Consumer Marketing Business Plan Decision Making Concepts Project Based Learning
Start a Store! PROJECT BASED LEARNING Outline Includes:Flexible Teacher Outline: 3 days to 2 weeks Engaging Assignments for Individuals- or Groups An Interactive Activity to Develop Critical Thinking Skills OBJECTIVES INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO:Decision Making & Concept Building for Business. Conceptualize and Plan Marketing for a "Corner Store" .Develop Branding and Graphic Visuals for store theme.Create a Logo, Brand, Advertising Promo, and a Store Sign. LESSON INCLUDES:** Teacher Notes for Gu
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9th - 12th
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Daily Mind Builders: Social Studies - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 137-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing social studies themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essent
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5th - 12th
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Business Marketing: Consumer Product Price Packet Function Assessment Activities
Need a Business/Marketing Activity to Keep Students Engaged?These Exercises Includes 4 Days of Product Critiques and Assessment:Day 1: Awareness exercise introduces effectiveness around product practicality.Day 2: Critical thinking to explore and research the rationale behind a product.Day 3: Brainstorming ideas for product improvement and functioning.Day 4: Class sharing ideas from brainstorming. Individual or group presentations.This Teacher's Outline is Designed for:Lesson Plan to introduce:
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9th - 12th
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Engineering Design Process - High School
The engineering design process is the core concept of technology, engineering, and STEM education. Having a solid foundation for reference and visualization makes all the difference for student understanding. This 8 step version of the engineering design process is geared towards high school students
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
Human Growth and Development: Life Stages (Part One) Pre-med
From conception to death, individuals are constantly changing. The purpose of learning about the growth and development at various ages is advantageous for parents and when working in healthcare, education, daycare, or any other profession that involves understanding people at different stages in life.Using your knowledge and critical thinking skills, about factors that influence normal growth and development throughout the life span, will help caretakers make effective personal and professional
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Human Growth and Development (Parts One and Two) BUNDLE & SAVE
Daily Mind Builders: Science eBook - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 145-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing science-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential sk
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5th - 12th
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Human Growth & Development: Developmental Disabilities (Part Two) Pre-med
You will find this 16 page power point to be a vital addition to raising awareness about the needs and abilities of those diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Parents/guardians, educators, learning support staff, medical staff, and anyone caring for those with developmental disabilities can greatly benefit from this presentation. The content includes:Learning ObjectivesDefining Developmental Disabilities Factors Influencing Developmental DisabilitiesCommon Developmental Disabilities - In
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â Human Growth and Development (Parts One and Two) BUNDLE & SAVE
Digestive System Power Point - Includes Project Instructions and Rubric
This 15 pages power point on the digestive system covers structures & functions of the system, digestion, adsorption, and elimination, accessory organs, diseases and disorders, a complete outline of the digestive process and a digestion system apron project with rubric. This is a great lesson for pre-med students or a refresher for medical students.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Anatomy & Physiology Mini Lessons (BUNDLE & SAVE)
Psychology: Collaborative Scientific Experiment (Critical Thinking Activity)
This is a brand new, graphic and detailed 2013 PDF printable critical thinking and collaboration activity in a Psychology and/or Biology classroom. With this activity, students are provided step-by-step critical thinking questions with which they will create a scientific experiment to attempt establishing a causal relationship on paper only in your classroom. The objective here is to determine whether students are understanding the process by which psychologists create experiments to test hypoth
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Distance Learning: Collaborative Namibia Conservation Project - Cheetah Style!
This project is a fantastic way for students to develop a holistic understanding of conservation - and what that means for local human-wildlife relations - all while working together to achieve a common goal! This project focuses on 6 stakeholders that most directly affect/are affected by Cheetah Conservation in Namibia. Students will be conducting research on the stakeholder of their choice, taking notes and synthesizing information, and becoming peer teachers for other students, representing d
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Philosophical Phenomena to Engage Students In The Scientific Study of God
A poster introducing several research activities that teachers can use to engage students in the scientific study of God. The activities span a range of subjects: Scientific Research, Computer Logic, Probability and Statistics, ELA Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects, and Religious Studies. There is a free book that accompanies poster that contains background for all activities, entitled: "Proof of God Using The Scientific Method, " Available on the Social Science Research Network at h
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9th - 12th
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Quiz for Chemsitry
Quiz for chemistry
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
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