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Critical thinking Common Core RH.9-10.7 pdfs
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Pre-Reading Collaborative Existential Philosophy Research~Camus & "The Stranger"
This is a 2-page, detailed PDF (printable!) pre-reading / research activity to set the stage for reading Albert Camus's existentialist masterpiece novella The Stranger (L'Etranger). The PDF includes:
a.) cooperative learning tasks within teams
b.) jigsaw topics (5 separate topics for 5 separate teams to research, from French colonization in Algeria, to Camus himself, to the origins and resolution of WWII, to current and historic death penalty laws -- both within and outside of the U.S., to Exist
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Practice Reading Graphs: USA Today FREEBIE, DISTANCE LEARNING, EASEL ACTIVITY
*** UPDATED FOR DISTANCE LEARNING***Assign to your students via Google Classroom, Answer boxes are already provided for your students to input their answers. The Answer Key has been removed in the digital activity, but you can still access it in the pdf version.This digital activity presents 4 graphs from the popular "USA Today Snapshots" to provide practice with all aspects of reading graphs (3 bar graphs, 1 pie chart) - interpreting data, drawing conclusions, recognizing sources, etc. Th
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
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Evidence and Sourcing Lesson: Teaching Historical Thinking - Digital & Print!
This engaging lesson focuses on the Historical Thinking Concept of EVIDENCE AND SOURCING. Students will develop their historical thinking and critical analysis skills, including the following:Making inferencesPrimary vs Secondary SourcesRecognizing Bias and Reliability of sourcesSourcing historical documents using the HAPPY TIME sourcing methodAnalyzing several primary and secondary source documentsThis lesson includes the following materials:Detailed lesson planGoogle slides with big question,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
Learning about Elections, a 4 part Project with Key to Part 1
Project for Math and Social Studies ElectivesA project that explores three different types of election methods [Plurality, Weighted, and Elimination] in the context of choosing a favorite Algebra unit, as well as has students designed their own election. This engages students in the study of elections without political connections so they can learn about the different methods of election independently of political implications. A suggested project grade breakdown is included so that it is graded
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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CRACK THE CODE: Decipher & Unlock an Unknown Language
CRACK THE CODE is a fun way to experience what archaeologists or linguists go through as they attempt to decipher and decode unknown languages of the past. Like a cryptogram, have students use the letter frequency chart and the common tendencies of the English language, to crack the code and decipher this very important message! I like to use this for my history class to help students understand the difficulties that historians face in discovering an unknown language. You could also use it as
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4th - 12th
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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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Popular European Capitals and Countries Worksheet (or Test) with Answer Key
There's no need for teachers "to travel far and wide" to find a comprehensive assessment of European countries and capitals. Here it is! With 20 fill-in-the-blank questions, students will be able to show their knowledge of which capital belongs to which popular European country. It's simple and effective and may be used as an individual, partner, or group activity; as a game; or as an in-class or homework assignment. An answer key is included.
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5th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Psychology Lab: Game On or Game Over? (Reaction Time & Video Game Correlation)
In this student Psychology Lab, students will delve into the fascinating world of reaction time and its potential correlation with video game usage. This engaging experiment offers hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, and interpreting correlations. Develop practical skills in conducting psychological experiments, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Gain insight into correlation analysis and its real-world application. Enhance critical thinking and research skills while un
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9th - 12th
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How to Read a Map: Worksheet, Test, or Homework Assignment & Detailed Answer Key
Teachers will take another step in the right "direction" when they use this third worksheet from Debbie's Den to show students how to read a map of the USA. Included are a compass as well as 20 questions that help children to become acquainted with state locations. This is the perfect individual, pair, or group activity and may be used in class or as homework. A detailed answer key is included.
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2nd - 9th
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Growth Mindset Bell Ringers FREEBIE: Social Emotional Learning Writing Prompts
These fully-editable growth-mindset bell ringers will get your class thinking and are perfect for social emotional learning as well! With thought-provoking and engaging prompts, they can be used as individual writing prompts or large group discussion topics. Teachers agree that these bell ringers are perfect for daily warm ups or morning meetings. I’m so excited for your students to experience a variety of life-impacting questions to write about individually or discuss within groups.⭐️ Get all 3
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Homeschool
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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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Map Skills: Washington D.C. and Washington State Worksheet with Answer Key
Teachers will take a step in the "right direction" when they use this worksheet to help students to "map out" the differences between Washington D.C. and Washington State. Included are a compass as well as 20 questions that pinpoint the differences between the nation's capital and one of the nation's states. This is the perfect individual, pair, or group activity and may be used in class or as homework. A detailed answer key is included.
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3rd - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Map Skills: New York City and New York State Worksheet (or Test) with Answer Key
Students will take a step in the "right direction" when they use this worksheet to "map out" the differences between New York City and New York State. Included are 15 questions that pinpoint the facts about of one of this nation's busiest cities and the state in which it is located. This is the perfect individual, pair, or group activity and may be used in class or as homework. A detailed answer key is included.
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3rd - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Journalism Investigative Reporting Activity *online teaching ready*
In Journalism class, we have a lot of “did you hear about…” moments where students share what they have heard in the news. As issues in the news become more polarizing, I felt that it was important to ensure students were not just jumping to conclusions about the issue or event, so that is how the Investigative Reporting activity came to be. It is a simple to use worksheet that would help guide students to research ANY topic from a legal and journalistic standpoint. My students love this acti
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6th - 12th
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Psychology - Naturalistic Observation Activity - Research Methods
A naturalistic observation can be a very useful. This activity gives students some real life practice in naturalistically observing a group of students and attempting to determine how much time they are spending on task/following the teachers directions and/or listening to the teacher vs. time spent distracted by some sort of electronic device.(phone, Ipad, chromebook…) Included: specific directions, a permission slip for students attain from a teacher willing to be observed, a recording sheet,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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War to Constitution: Using Primary Sources to Teach U.S. History
A comprehensive unit on this period of US History! Students develop important inferencing, application, analysis, and evaluation skills. The document-based questions and activities (DBQs) help them learn that people interpret events from differing points of view. War to Constitution: Using Primary Sources to Teach U.S. History covers these American history topics: the Sons of Liberty, the Stamp Act, the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, Common Sense, Valley Forge, John Paul Jones, Paying fo
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: American Revolution Bundle for Middle-Grade Social Studies Classes
The 13 American Colonies: Introduction, Review, or Test with Detailed Answer Key
Help students to "explore" the 13 original American colonies with this 30+ question worksheet, review, homework assignment, or assessment. Answers to these inquiries will offer important details and perspectives into the locations and most popular information about this region. A detailed answer key is included
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5th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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Benjamin Franklin's "Autobiography" Review/Assessment with Detailed Answer Key
He was a Founding Father who went from rags to riches and who recorded his initial journey in an interesting, inspirational autobiography. This comprehensive worksheet allows students to understand the aspirations and visions of Benjamin Franklin as they answer critical-thinking questions that investigate tone, style, a list of virtues, and more. It's a perfect printable for individual, partner, or group work. This worksheet/assessment also comes with a detailed answer key.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Countries and Their Continents: Worksheet, Test, or Homework with Answer Key
"Map" out an easy yet comprehensive way for students to become acquainted with which country belongs to which continent. This 40-question printable is the perfect practice tool that enhances the knowledge of continents and names of nations as well. This is a perfect individual, pair, group, or competition activity. A detailed answer key is included.
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4th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Model UN Simulation: Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna
This complete Model United Nations (MUN) simulation includes student worksheets, essay prompts, and procedures for students as well as rubrics and How To step-by-step guides for teachers and MUN organizers. This bundle contains biographies on Napoleon, Tsar Nicholas of Russia, the Duke of Wellington and many more, as well as detailed background information on the Congress of Vienna.Contains everything you need for a classroom simulation or MUN conference Historical Crisis The Committee (HCC).
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7th - 12th
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Fifty States in the U.S.A. Worksheet, Test, or Assessment with Answer Key
Let it be "stated": This worksheet is compact, informative, educational, and fun. A 50-question, fill-in-the-blank printable lists the first letter of each state and allows students to write a state that begins with that letter in each blank. Some teachers may use this printable as a game or as a homework assignment while others may use it for mini-lessons. To make this worksheet even more appealing, this printable may be implemented as an individual, classroom, pair, or group assignment. A deta
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3rd - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Gender, Stereotypes and Society - Creative Digital Exploration
This Digital Storytelling Unit is designed to be completed over the course of three to four weeks. Students, working in teams of three to four, will explore core curricular content and be required to make an engaging and creative short video about that content. This Digital Storytelling unit is part of a larger initiative called Meridian Stories (www.meridianstories.com).
Each Digital Storytelling Unit:
• Should take three to four weeks to complete;
• Is aligned to Common Core Curricular Standa
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6th - 12th
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The Declaration of Independence & Patrick Henry's Liberty Speech
This interdisciplinary chart and question sheet provide students in both U.S. history and language arts a chance to explore the rhetorical devices used by America's Founding Fathers to gain support for the Revolution. From rhetorical questions to parallelism to refutation and more, this handout allows students to use critical-thinking skills to evaluate the techniques that helped to make these documents so memorable. A detailed answer key is included for both.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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