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Critical thinking Common Core W.K.7 resources
Their Eyes Were Watching God: Two Final Tests CCSS
This posting has two 100 point tests that check student understanding of the novel. The first, assesses students' understanding with: Character Identification, Fill in the Blank, Citation Identification and Short Answer questions. The second evaluates their knowledge with: Character Matching, True and False, Multiple Choice, Quotation Identification and short answer questions. Answer keys for both tests are included.Here is the link for the compete 48-page unit planTheir Eyes Were Watching God U
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10th - 12th
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Social Justice Identity Bundle
This unit has a specific focus on celebrating identity and is designed to give students opportunities on how they can love and embrace their who they are, understand their group's identity, and understand that how they look and do things is the same and different from how other people look and do things. I used the Social Justice standards to create this unit. They are a set of anchor standards (which can be found on TeachingTolerance.org) divided into four domains: identity, diversity, justice
Grades:
K - 2nd
Social Justice Unit: What Is Fair?
This unit has a specific focus on recognizing unfairness on the individual level and injustice at the institutional or systemic level . This unit is designed to give students opportunities to reflect on the harmful impact of bias and injustice on the world, historically and today. I used the Social Justice standards to create this unit. They are a set of anchor standards (which can be found on TeachingTolerance.org) divided into four domains: identity, diversity, justice and action. These stand
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Social Justice Bundle
3 Little Pigs - Engineering Design Project - FULL UNIT
In this unit, you will teach your students the steps of the design process using the 3 Little Pigs. The challenge: Can you build a house that the Big Bad Wolf can't blow down? The students will use recycled materials to build their house and the wolf is a fan. Watch as your students learn and exhibit 21st century learning skills and the 4 Cs: Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity!Click here to see a video slideshow of my students during this unit! It's so fun!This .zip files c
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Be A Community Superhero - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can we be heroes in our community?Description:In this project, students practice opinion and persuasive writing as they explore the concept of heroes. Through reading and interviewing, students investigate local and historical heroes and conduct an in-depth study on one specific person. Finally, students vote for and take on a service learning project in order to become community heroes themselves. A community exhibition at the end of the project allows students to practice
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â PBL Bundle (Grades K-2) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Literature - The Crucible Test CCSS
Through a variety of questions, this product assesses students' comprehensive and analytic understanding of the play.Question Categories:Character IdentificationQuotation IdentificationMultiple ChoiceSymbolic Relationships, andShort Answer topics (5).An answer key is found following the test.Here is the link for the compete 52-page unit planThe Crucible Unit PlanIf you are interested in other The Crucible Unit Plan components sold separately, check outThe Crucible - Additional Comprehension &
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10th - 12th
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Design A Haunted House Hotel | Halloween Project-Based Learning Activity K-2
Witches, ghosts, and vampires need a place to stay! This Halloween have students plan, design, and create their own Haunted House Hotel in an October project-based learning activity tailored for kindergarten through second grade. Explore real-life connections, entrepreneurship, and map-making skills! This resource engages the whole brain while nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork with a spook-tacular theme!This resource is also part of an Integrated Project-Based Learning (PBL)
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K - 2nd
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Design A Recycling Center! | Virtual Earth Day Field Trip & PBL Activity
Elevate your Earth Day with this K-3 project-based learning activity! See the inside of a recycling center with a virtual field trip! Students learn about the recycling process beyond the bin. They will gain an understanding of each step while envisioning their own facility designs. Following the virtual tour, students engage in hands-on learning by applying their knowledge to obtain a construction permit and embark on designing their own recycling centers. This is lesson 2 in Recycling Heroes:
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K - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-3
Also included in:Â Recycling Heroes! Earth Day Science & Writing PBL K-2 Lesson Bundle
Inquiry Research in the Library - No Prep "I Wonder" Questioning
Looking for end of year no prep activities? Have you noticed your students struggling to write questions during the inquiry research process? Inquiry based research is an important part of a strong future ready library program and in meeting the new AASL standards.This complete introduction to writing quality questions will prepare your primary students for inquiry based research. Students will learn the definition of inquiry, identify the three features of a question, learn to use I Wonder W
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K - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Inquiry Library Research-AASL Standards in Action in the Elementary Library
Social Justice Unit: I Love My Culture
This unit has a specific focus on celebrating identity and is designed to give students opportunities on how they can love and embrace their culture, and understand that how they do things is the same and different from how other people do things. I used the Social Justice standards to create this unit. They are a set of anchor standards (which can be found on TeachingTolerance.org) divided into four domains: identity, diversity, justice and action. These standards are designed to make schools m
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in:Â Social Justice MEGA Bundle for the Year
Design A Pumpkin Patch | K-2 Project-Based Learning Activity for Fall & October
This October have Students design and create their very own pumpkin patch in this immersive project-based learning activity tailored for kindergarten through second-grade students. Explore real-life connections! This resource engages the whole brain while nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. A perfect companion activity for your next pumpkin study or field trip!Product Features:4 Interactive Planning Pages: Our meticulously crafted planning pages guide students through brainsto
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K - 2nd
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A Project Based Learning Unit For Primary Grades: The Three Little Pigs
Welcome to this Project Based Learning, or PBL, teaching unit. This unit is designed for grades K, 1 and 2. Included in this unit is an explanation of project-based learning and a step-by-step guide on how to teach this project with rigor and authentic connections to the real-world.
Through this unit, your students will publicize, practice, and perform their own Three Little Pig plays complete with puppets or masks, props and scenery. Additional ideas are included to make this experience closer
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K - 3rd
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Social Justice Bundle
This bundle has a specific focus on recognizing unfairness on the individual level and injustice at the institutional or systemic level . This bundle is designed to give students opportunities to reflect on how gender stereotypes can impact or be harmful in a community, opportunities to reflect on the harmful impact of bias and injustice on the world, and opportunities to identify figures, groups, events and a variety of strategies and philosophies relevant to the history of social justice aro
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K - 3rd
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Social Justice Unit: I Love My Skin!
This unit has a specific focus on celebrating identity and is designed to give students opportunities on how they can love and embrace their skin color, and understand that how they look is the same and different from how other people look. I used the Social Justice standards to create this unit. They are a set of anchor standards (which can be found on TeachingTolerance.org) divided into four domains: identity, diversity, justice and action. These standards are designed to make schools more eq
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Social Justice Identity Bundle
Elementary Menu Math and More - Meal Planning Kids Nutrition Project
Kid Friendly Menu Plan - UPDATED AND EXPANDED 3/17/22"Elementary Health - Meal Planning for Kids - Food and Nutrition Curriculum was written by a master's degree-level Registered Dietitian to teach kids important health science and nutrition principles that meet scholastic requirements and build life-long skills.Kids also develop research and writing skills, critical thinking, and budgeting while completing this curriculum.LOTS of hands-on, practical activities are included in this 200+ page cur
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Nutrition Project Meal Planning for Kids Super Bundle (K-12)
Magic Tree House Activities Pirates Past Noon
Are you looking for help in teaching Pirates Past Noon from The Magic Tree House series? This comprehensive bundle will make teaching the book easy for you and fun for your students. Don't travel a swashbuckling adventure without this colorful literary unit to guide you with questions and activities to go along with Mary Pope Osborne's The Magic Treehouse adventure, Pirates Past Noon. I've even included enough fun transitions to keep attention without losing class time with too much splash. So c
Grades:
K - 2nd
St. Patrick's Day Logic Puzzles Print or Digital Worksheets
Make March fun with these St. Patty's Day Logic Puzzles in print or digital worksheets to build critical thinking skills! Plus, each of the four brain teasers includes an enrichment writing prompt. Also find a word search, research and writing prompts to engage and challenge your students.Click here to get 30% off of individual resources with the Logic Puzzles to Last the Year Bundle. Use these St. Patrick's Day logic puzzles in centers, whole or small groups, partner or independent work, as sub
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Logic Puzzles or Brain Teasers for the Year in Print and Digital Resources
Capturing Change - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What patterns of change do we see in nature?Description:Through photography, students will identify a pattern in nature that changes over time. Students will describe the pattern and the science behind it by writing a photo story to be displayed in a community art exhibition. Changes such as plant and animal life cycles, seasons, and weather may be explored.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Projects are extended lessons based in real life situations or simulations, c
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â PBL Bundle (Grades K-2) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Fossils - Thinking Outside the Box
Fossil Activities & Paleontology - Thinking Outside the BoxThis unit study was designed to develop better critical thinking skills in students and was inspired by the article below.Paleontology – Thinking Outside the Box Study Includes:A questionnaire based on an excellent article written by a scientist.A critical thinking activity on the geological column.Answer Key, reference links, and samples are included to aid with study.Downloadable, printable pdf fileStudy is appropriate for upper el
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Mega Bundle - Dragons - Social Studies - Fact and Opinion
Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles on Famous People in Print or Digital Worksheets
Make teaching critical thinking fun with this famous person themed logic puzzle activity pack that is perfect for gifted and talented students or the regular classroom! This set includes 5 logic puzzles and 3 brain teaser puzzles in print and digital format, along with a complete answer key. The quick and easy set up is a win for you and your students.This resource packed with fun brain teasers is great for whole or small group lessons, centers, partner work, independent practice, or even with a
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Exploring Animal Communities - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What is a community? How do inhabitants adapt and interact within a community?Description:In this inquiry based Project, students work together to define the word "community" and investigate one animal community and its inhabitants. Reading and writing informational text becomes purposeful as students share their findings with the class by creating an informational poster to present to the rest of the class about their animal community. What's Included with this Project:NextLess
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â PBL Bundle (Grades K-2) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Animal Senses: Classroom and On-Site Lessons (Ages 3-12, NGSS & CC)
This product from Explore Science and the Santa Barbara Zoo offers 5 lessons, specifically designed for teachers seeking curriculum that integrates the classroom and a field trip. In addition to flexible on-site activities, Animal Senses also contains interactive pre- and post- field trip lessons for classroom use.
All activities are aligned to NGSS* and CC standards, spanning from ages 3-12. Download includes a master materials list, activity-specific standards, procedures, and curriculum int
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PreK - 6th
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Farmyard Animals - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Why are farms important around the world?Description:This project introduces a wide range of farm animals and is ideal for springtime with young children. Students will understand how farms create food for us to eat and clothes for us to wear as well as naming different animals and their babies.Students complete a range of activities that include whole class discussions, group and individual work, critical thinking, spelling and singing. At the end the children will have a portf
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â PBL Bundle (Grades K-2) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Pirates Past Noon for PROMETHEAN Board
Don't travel a swashbuckling adventure without this colorful literary unit to guide you with questions and activities to go along with Mary Pope Osbourne's Magic Treehouse adventure, Pirates Past Noon. Grab your Promethean Board and challenge your students with higher level thinking fun.ATTENTIONMake sure you use ACTIVE SOFTWARE before downloading this product. If you do not, you may purchase an identical power point at:Pirates Past Noon Power Point***********************************************
Grades:
K - 2nd
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