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Critical thinking Common Core SL.5.5 resources
Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit | 5th-7th Grades | Social Studies
The Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for 5th-7th grade students! This incredible unit focuses on the importance of primary and secondary sources of information and will help grow your students critical thinking skills and abilities, as well as how to examine sources of information for bias and cause and effect relationships, and MUCH more!! The amazing resources included with this unit have been used with GREAT SUCCESS by THOUSANDS of students, and can easily be used with an
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Bundle for Virginia
Social Studies SUPER BUNDLE | Units 1-9 for 5th-8th Grades! | Google Apps!
The Social Studies SUPER BUNDLE Units 1-9 for 5th-8th grades is COMPLETELY ready for both in-person and digital learning (via Google Apps)! With this amazing Social Studies SUPER BUNDLE you'll receive EVERYTHING you need to cover the Age of Exploration all the way to the Reconstruction Era with your students, -PLUS- you'll also receive an Intro to U.S. Geography Unit -AND- Thinking Like a Historian Unit!! ***STOP the stressful and endless search for amazing, high-quality, and affordable Social S
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5th - 8th
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STEM Problem Solving Service Learning Project
Help your students to think critically, develop good character traits, improve our world, and create heartfelt persuasive writing using the 8 components of this project:
Inspirational Quotes
Random Acts of Kindness
Kids Improving Our World Research Project
STEAM Project - Identifying a Real World Problem and working on a Solution
Online Giving Challenge
Oral Presentation
Carousel Presentations & Scavenger Hunt
Comparing Themes with "A Dolphin's Tale
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Wild Robot Questions - The Wild Robot Novel Study Discussion Questions
⭐ Make sure to take a sneak peek at this amazing resource ⭐Do you love the novel, The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown, but need low-prep activities to integrate into a fun novel unit? The Wild Robot Discussion Questions for Google Slides are a perfect way for students to synthesize information as they read each chapter in the novel. This resource includes a printable and digital option and is designed so that you can simply download, print, and go! This is ideal for teachers wanting a high-quality a
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3rd - 5th
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Stuck in School Fun Simulation Game (Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
This resource is an editable, fun simulation game in which students work in groups to survive scenarios. The scene is set as the students being stuck in school overnight, with all windows and doors barricaded. If any school personnel catches them, they will die/lose. Groups must strategize tactful ways out of the situations to make it through all 12 scenarios and survive the game.
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5th - 12th
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TEKS 5th Grade Social Studies | Units 4-6 | VALUE BUNDLE! | Google Apps!!
The TEKS 5th Grade Social Studies Units 4 to 6 VALUE BUNDLE is PERFECT for those teaching 5th grade social studies to their students in Texas. The amazing resources you'll receive come completely ready to use in printable PDF, PowerPoint, and digital format via Google Apps (Google Drive, Google Slides, and Google Classroom). There's absolutely NOTHING you need to do to get these resources ready to use; simply use the Google links provided, and you're good to go!! ALL of the amazing resources inc
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5th
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Public Speaking Introduction, Speech and Debate Unit - Bundle! - 5 Lessons!!!
Public Speaking ActivitiesSpeech ActivitiesDebate ActivitiesWriting for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateDifferentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateEnrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateGoogle Slides*****************************************************************************************Introducing how to research, write, practice, and present a speech has never been easier! These lessons guide students through a step-by-step process of preparing a
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Social Studies Units 4-6 VALUE Bundle for 5th-8th Graders | Google Apps Ready
The Social Studies Units 4-6 VALUE Bundle for 5th-8th Graders is COMPLETELY READY for BOTH in-person and online digital learning (via Google Apps)! This incredible Social Studies Bundle is guaranteed to save you from countless HOURS of lesson planning and includes OVER TWO MONTHS WORTH of LESSON PLANS!!You'll receive these amazing units:Unit 4: American Revolution (12+ classroom periods)Unit 5: U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Branches of the Government (14+ classroom periods)Unit 6: Westw
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5th - 8th
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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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Hearth & Story Brain Food | Homeschool Critical Thinking
Introducing Brain Food – Nourishing Young Minds for a Lifetime of Learning Unlock the Potential of Critical Thinking and Enriching Conversations with Hearth & Story Fifth Grade Brain Food! Are you ready to feed your child's intellect with a weekly dose of Brain Food? Our digital download, specially designed for fifth graders, is a captivating journey into the realms of logical reasoning, cognitive exploration, and personal values. Dive into a world of thought-provoking lessons that not only
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Hearth & Story Complete Fifth Grade Homeschool Language Arts
Reducing Plastic Waste - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can we convince others to help reduce human plastic waste?Description:In this project, students will learn about the ways in which plastic products are affecting the environment. They will then develop a campaign that they can use at their school to encourage students, teachers, and/or families to use tap water instead of bottled water. Students will develop their persuasive writing abilities, as well as their problem solving skills. Additionally, students will create visual
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5th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 5) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Public Speaking Introduction, Speech and Debate Lesson - Know Your Audience
Public Speaking Activities for Know Your AudienceSpeech ActivitiesDebate ActivitiesWriting for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateDifferentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateEnrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateGoogle Slides for Practicing Your Speech*****************************************************************************************Introducing how to know your audience when preparing for a speech has never been easier! This lesson guides student
Grades:
4th - 5th
Also included in: Summer School Elementary ELA Curriculum Bundle - Writing, Grammar, Vocab
Public Speaking Introduction, Speech and Debate Lesson - Writing a Speech
Public Speaking Activities for Writing a SpeechSpeech ActivitiesDebate ActivitiesWriting for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateDifferentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateEnrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateGoogle Slide*****************************************************************************************Introducing how to write a speech when preparing for a speech has never been easier! This lesson guides students through a step-by-step process o
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Grades:
4th - 5th
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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Lion Chasers SEL Workbook for students 4th Grade and Up
This is a Social and Emotional Learning tool that also works well with your diverse learner population and provides additional support to students while on their success journey beyond the physical or virtual learning environment.This document also comes in Spanish.Here's the suggested introduction:1. Introduce yourself as a professional lion chaser and say, "Ok, everyone. Today we are going to chase lions. Who wants to go?" They can type in the chat or respond out loud.2. Now say, "Let me show
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Stories in the Stars - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can we use facts and fiction to create an original constellation?Description:In this project, students will learn about constellations through provided stories and videos. Once students have learned about existing constellations, they will use their new knowledge to create their own constellation in a night sky. They will also write a legend or myth to tell the story of their new constellation. This is a fun, creative way to allow students to write legends and practice cr
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5th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 5) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Public Speaking Introduction, Speech and Debate - Practice Makes Perfect
Public Speaking Activities for Practice Makes PerfectSpeech ActivitiesDebate ActivitiesWriting for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateDifferentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateEnrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateGoogle Slides for Practicing Your Speech*****************************************************************************************Introducing how to practice your speech when preparing for a speech has never been easier! This lesson guides s
Grades:
4th - 5th
Public Speaking Introduction, Speech and Debate - Research Techniques
Public Speaking Activities for Research TechniquesSpeech ActivitiesDebate ActivitiesWriting for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateDifferentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateEnrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateGoogle Slides for Practicing Your Speech*****************************************************************************************Introducing research techniques when preparing for a speech has never been easier! This lesson guides students thr
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Public Speaking Introduction, Speech and Debate Lesson - Organizing a Speech
Public Speaking Activities for Organizing Your SpeechSpeech ActivitiesDebate ActivitiesWriting for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateDifferentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateEnrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateGoogle Slides for Practicing Your Speech*****************************************************************************************Introducing how to organize your speech when preparing for a speech has never been easier! This lesson guides s
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Grades:
4th - 5th
The Secret Language of Objects, Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary
ABOUT: This download is for an at-a-glance sheet and detailed lesson plans.
Supplemental materials (such as handouts, video demonstrations, and examples) are available via our webpage, free of charge.
SUMMARY: Students learn how objects can represent an idea (or serve as symbols), and they focus on the Renaissance as a period in which artists often used symbols to tell a story or convey a message.
During discussion, students learn how objects can serve as symbols, conveying specific meanin
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Choose A New State Capital - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What makes a city deserve to be declared state capital?Description:In this project, students prepare a presentation for their state governor on a proposed new state capital. They work in groups and choose a state for their group. They then think about what they need to know and research the current capitals and other cities in the state to decide what are the most important factors in choosing a new capital. They then present their choice through a persuasive presentation broken
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 5) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Sell an Element! - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How important are the elements of the periodic table?Description:The periodic table has elements that you know and use each day, and some elements that you may not know. Let's educate, respect, and protect all the elements of the periodic table before we take our limited resources on Earth for granted. Students will be responsible for researching and presenting - through a brochure or poster - one of the elements at an Element Convention. They become the element and educate peop
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 5) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Lots of People - Decimal PBL
This project comes with many variations to differentiate for students of all levels. The goal of the project is for students to plan a fair, either individually or in groups. Once they have planned the fair the answer keys tell you how many people actually attended and what activities they participated in. Students then do the math to find their real profits and revenue and reflect on the whole event by creating a presentation summarizing what happened and what they might do differently next tim
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4th - 7th
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QR Cell Structure - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Why are cells so important anyway?Description:Every living thing is made up of cells. Cells play a crucial role in the way living things function. Cells have several specialized structures, called organelles, that are each responsible for supporting the cell in a variety of ways. In this project, students will use fact cards to learn about each of the organelles and their importance within the cell. Working in teams of 4, the students will be creating a 30-60 second learning vid
Grades:
5th - 7th
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