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Problem solving Common Core CCRA.R.7 resources
Critical Thinking Skills BUNDLE - Creative Challenging Activities Worksheets
Watch critical thinking skills soar with these challenging and creative activities! Improve critical thinking skills and you're sure to improve reading comprehension, problem solving and math skills! Aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy, these step-by-step activities are carefully structured, research-based and give students the thinking and logic skills they need to master every area of learning. SEQUENTIAL ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE CRITICAL THINKING:These delightful exercises are based on Bloom's Taxo
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Teaching Line of Reasoning: A Whodunit Activity Unit (Bundle)
This is a unit about teaching Line of Reasoning (Line of Argument) that can be expanded at the teacher's discretion to include a presentation and a paper that practices both utilizing evidence and line of argument, or alternatively can also be collapsed into a mini-unit of just teaching Line of Reasoning (Line of Argument). It is structured as an investigation for students to explore how a Professor at an elite school is murdered and by whom. It includes a presentation, all the evidence (which
Grades:
9th - 12th
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CRITICAL THINKING PUZZLES Thinking Corner Vol. 1 Daily Challenge Logic GATE
THINKING CORNER is a MADE-FOR-EASEL product that provides an engaging, interactive, digital activity for exercising logic and reasoning skills among gifted and high achieving, 3rd – 6th graders. Each daily slide challenges learners to solve 5 critical thinking puzzles:Hink PinksMystery MathTriadsWord LaddersWord Winkers A total of 90 days' worth of critical thinking puzzles are supplied. Combined with Vol. 2, you will have an entire year of activities.No print product is available with this down
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Once Upon a Crime - ELA Debate Argument Unit
My students had so much fun doing this, they didn't want it to end! Four Disney villains are being brought to court with charges and your students will either prosecute or defend them in "court":Ursula - The Little Mermaid: Fraud & Exploitation Scar - The Lion King: Manslaughter & Environmental CrimesGaston - Beauty & The Beast: Attempted Murder & Inciting a RiotLady Tremaine - Cinderella: Emotional Abuse/Neglect & ExploitationAssign your students to be prosecutors and defend
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Argument Unit Bundle
Host Your Own Classroom Murder Mystery Masquerade Ball!
Do you teach a mystery novel/unit/genre study? Need something AMAZING for Halloween? Want to be remembered as the most AWESOME TEACHER EVER? My students' absolute FAVORITE events of the whole year was the murder mystery masquerade ball I put on after students read Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. Three weeks before the event, I would send out mysterious invitations alluding to a masquerade ball. Two weeks before the event, I would give students their character cards. These cards inclu
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Thanksgiving Escape Room Printable and Digital
This Thanksgiving escape room is the perfect activity for the holiday season. Save your sanity and time when introducing new content or as an activity to review previously taught skills. Plus, teaching students a content-rich curriculum builds background knowledge and develops vocabulary. Which in turn increases language and reading comprehension. This escape room comes in both digital and printable form and is stress-free, with no prep and no hassle. Escape Room Scenario: It is challenging to t
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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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.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit (Bundle)
This is a unit about teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) that can be expanded at the teacher's discretion to include a presentation and a paper that practices utilizing evidence, reasoning, and argument, or alternatively can also be collapsed into a mini-unit of just teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER). This unit can also be used to teach the concept of Line of Reasoning for the AP Lang and AP Seminar Classes. It is structured as an investigation for students to explore the murder of a
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Cell Organelles Labeled Escape Room
Cell Organelles Labeled is an escape room. The Cell Organelles Labeled resource comes in two formats, printable and digital to meet your teaching needs. This fun activity for reviewing the functions of an animal or plant cell with organelles labeled includes variety & fun with 6 distinct styles of puzzles. Save time with the self-grading feature provided in the digital format. Plant and Animal Cell with Organelles Labeled Includes1. Vocabulary trivia for a plant or animal cell with organ
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Grades:
5th - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Also included in: Cell Structure Eukaryotic Bundle
Plate Tectonics Moving Escape Room
Plate Tectonics Moving is a digital and printable escape room. Plate Tectonics Moving includes variety and fun with 6 different styles of puzzles. Save time with this resource all about tectonic plate movement because it is self-checking. The Tectonic Plate Movement Escape Room Includes1. Plate tectonic movement types2. Story plot adding interest3. 6 different styles of puzzles4. Self-grading to give learners quick feedback 5. Save time with Google Form's self-checking reports for tectonics p
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Also included in: Earth Science Games Bundle
Symbolism Tiny House Project: A Body Biography Alternative
THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:Intro Symbolism activities and pointers for getting students startedA link to a digitally editable planning page House plan and furniture printable blueprintsProject grading rubricExemplar images for a completed Tiny House projectOption for extension activity with a video tutorialThis is a wonderful project to use after or in place of a body biography!Students will create a tiny home for a character. They must use symbolism to identify an aesthetic and design a place where
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: 7th Grade ELA Unit 3 Bundle: Argumentative Texts
Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit
This is the accompanying teaching sequence for the unit “Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery.” It includes a mystery to solve, all the evidence (which can be turned into manipulatives), rubrics for presentations and writing, teaching instructions, graphic organizers, and solutions. It does not include the "Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery" PowerPoint presentation which can be purchased separately or as part of a bundle.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Recess Queen Book Companion and Activities
The Recess Queen book Companion and Activities is a print and go resource. This book companion offers multiple resources to teach story elements along with a connection to social emotional needs children deal with daily. This is standards-based and covers almost all aspects of language arts instruction. The activities were designed to be open-ended for easy differentiation and modification.The Recess Queen is a wonderful book written on a level that helps children understand and make connection
Grades:
K - 3rd
Meesha Makes Friends Book Companion
Meesha Makes Friends book companion offers multiple resources to teach story elements along with a connection to social emotional needs children deal with daily. The comprehension questions are grouped by reading strategies for easy lesson planning. This is standards-based and covers all aspects of language arts instruction. The activities were designed to be open-ended for easy differentiation and modification.Meesha Makes Friends is a wonderful book written on a level that helps children under
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
E2E Camembert Mouse Cottage I-Spy Detail Game
Engage your students' detective instincts with this captivating I-Spy game, designed to not only entertain but also sharpen their attention to detail—a crucial skill for research endeavors. Seamlessly integrated into your curriculum, this activity serves as a covert and whimsical introduction to the E2E Infamous Unsolved Crimes Diorama Research Project. Surprisingly effective, this game grabs the attention of even the most discerning high school students, setting the stage for immersive learning
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4th - 12th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - Mini Mysteries
This is a mini unit on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes. It contains graphic organizers, five "mini" murder/mystery scenarios with original characters to solve, a rubric for a written portion, sentence stems to use for writing, and solutions. Students will be able to utilize close reading and critical thinking skills in order to solve the scenarios. Attached to the unit is the Presentation for CER (Claim Evi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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What are Moon Phases Caused By Escape Room
What are Moon Phases Caused By is a Google Form digital & PDF printable escape room. What are Moon Phases Caused By reviews seasons, lunar phases, and solar eclipses with a variety of 6 puzzles. No need to grade by hand, the digital version of this resource all about how are phases of the moon caused is auto-grading. Moon Phases Caused by Shadow Escape Room Includes1. Trivia on Moon phases caused by shadow, seasons, and solar eclipses2. Story plot to add more interest3. 6 different types
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth Science Games Bundle
Layers of Atmosphere on Earth Escape Room
Layers of Atmosphere on Earth is a digital and printable escape room. Layers of Atmosphere on Earth includes variety and fun with 6 different styles of puzzles. Save time with this resource all about what are the layers of atmosphere because it is self-checking. The Layers of Atmosphere of Earth Escape Room Includes1. Trivia on the layer's of Earth's atmosphere in order2. Story plot adding interest3. 6 different styles of puzzles4. Self-grading to give learners quick feedback 5. Save time wit
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Grades:
5th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Games Bundle
Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Gnome Swimmer
This is a bundle of three mini lessons on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, whodunit mysteries to solve with my original character, and the solutions. (Whodunit mysteries are also available to purchase separately.)
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Herpetologist Actor
This is a bundle of three mini lessons on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, whodunit mysteries to solve with my original character, and the solutions. (Whodunit mysteries are also available to purchase separately.)
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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CRITICAL THINKING PUZZLES Thinking Corner Vol. 2 Daily Challenge Logic GATE
THINKING CORNER is a MADE-FOR-EASEL product that provides an engaging, interactive, digital activity for exercising logic and reasoning skills among gifted and high achieving, 3rd – 6th graders. Each daily slide challenges learners to solve 5 critical thinking puzzles:Hinky PinkiesMonster MathTriadsWord LaddersWord Winkers A total of 90 days' worth of critical thinking puzzles are supplied. Combined with Vol. 1, you will have an entire year of activities.No print product is available with this d
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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EDITABLE Mary Celeste Webquest | Guided Research Activity | Documentary Notes
Using simple countdown prompts to guide students, this resource allows your class to get on with research responsibly with clear starting and finishing points.This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE.There are three differentiated versions of the webquest worksheet - one with suggested search terms and foci for pupils needing support, one with only the suggested search terms, and one without prompts for more independent students.NEW documentary notes sheet for recording inf
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - "The Dry Swimmer" a mini mystery
This is a mini lesson on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, a mystery scenario to solve with my original character's origin story, manipulatives for the scenario, and the solution.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Gnome Swimmer
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - "The Method Actor" a mini mystery
This is a mini lesson on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, a mystery scenario to solve with an original character, and the solution.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Herpetologist Actor
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