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Problem solving Common Core CCRA.W.9 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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Ecology Honeybee Crisis Cross Curricular Socratic Seminar Project Based Learning
Project-based learning is “a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge” from BIE . The Vanishing of the Bees project allows students to assume the role of various stakeholders in the bee industry and research ways to solve the problem. After reading an extensive article and viewing The Vanishing of the Bees documentary, students will join to
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-4
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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STEM- Novel Engineering Curriculum
Kids can think...invent...discover...change the worldThrough the Novel Engineering approach, students will engage in critical and creative thinking while practicing literacy and engineering skills. While reading a book to or with students, the teacher will help students identify the problems that the characters encounter. Students will brainstorm ways to solve those problems and ultimately work to design a functional solution to help the character(s), taking their characteristics, as well as the
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-3
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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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.
Grades:
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
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
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Invention and Growth Mindset Lesson STEM STEAM Grades 3-6 Print and Teach
Dive into the world of creativity and invention with this comprehensive resource inspired by Ashley Spires' beloved story, "The Most Magnificent Thing." This guide is designed to not only enrich your students' reading experience but also to ignite their entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset through the engaging tale of a determined girl and her loyal dog companion. As they embark on a quest to create the most MAGNIFICENT thing, your students will learn that the path to success is paved with
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Helping Everyday Heroes Make Positive Choices
A social/emotional teaching resource to be used with or without Shelly Becker's Book "Even Superheroes Have Bad Days". This product includes: No-Prep Weekly Lesson Plan at a Glance6 Levels of Essential Questions/Activities Aligned with Bloom's Learning Domains3 Differentiated Writing Tasks12 Page Emergent Reader 3 Differentiated SWBST ChartsNegative & Positive Behavior Matching Exercise Reader's Theater Play 7 Character Headbands to Color and PersonalizeTeach your students about making posi
Grades:
1st - 3rd
STEM Design for Learning: Designing Weather Instruments
A Webquest for Real World Project-Based Learning
The Weather Station WebQuest is a great way to introduce students to the world of weather measurement and invention. The webquest and design process supports critical thinking and collaboration as students form teams and make decisions about weather instrument design. The final product is a weather station with models representing best efforts in inquiry, research, design, collaboration, and decision making.
WebQuest project-based learning teac
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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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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
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Herpetologist Actor
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - "The Herpetologist Influencer" 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
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Herpetologist Actor
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - "One Gnome Alone" 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
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Gnome Swimmer
Problem and Solution Essay Writing Unit | Cause and Effect | Graphic Organizers
When you give a writing assignment, are your students excited? What if you told them they're going to help solve a mystery and save a bakery? Now you have their attention!Students love to problem solve, and as they work through this scenario they'll be practicing discussion, critical thinking, close reading, organization, and written analysis skills.This Problem-Solution activity asks students to help a fictional bakery owner figure out why her sales are declining. Your students will uncover th
Grades:
6th - 8th
Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - Power Point Presentation
This is the accompanying PowerPoint presentation for the unit “Teaching CER - Claim Evidence Reasoning: A Whodunit Mystery.” It includes a brief lecture on the concept of Claim Evidence Reasoning Model, instructions for students on how to do the activity , and abbreviated instructions for the activity from the unit for the teacher (no solutions). It does not include the "Teaching CER - Claim Evidence Reasoning: A Whodunit Mystery" unit teaching sequence which can be purchased separately.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Helping the Homeless
This document includes a presentation as well as resources for a week's unit on how to help the homeless. Students will research ways to help the homeless, write letters to the homeless, and have a class fundraiser to collect money to make goodie bags for the homeless.Included:Helping the Homeless presentationStudent friendly note-taking sheet and websitesLetter templatesGoodie bag item ideasTally chart/pictograph template
Grades:
1st - 5th
Distance Learning -Social Networking Synthesis Prompt: PARCC and CC Aligned
As we are all subject to education reform, PARCC and Common Core are leading most curricula but there are limited resources. Here is a source based, synthesis writing prompt with TWO student model essays to aptly demonstrate the skills of embedding sources, incorporating multiple perspectives and writing an informed argument. All the links are cited and are currently (as of today) working. If you have any problems with the links or the prompt, please contact me.Related ResourcesAnimal Testing
Grades:
9th - 12th
Starbucks Classroom, A Flexible Seating PBL- 36 Tasks
Project SnapshotTitle: Starbucks ClassroomGrade Levels: 3rd-8th grades (Can be adapted for any age)Type of Project: Design Challenge/Problem solvingContext: Our classroom needs help! We have some very uncomfortable chairs that need to be redesigned. We also need a more inviting space where students can focus better. We also need flexible seating options to fit all physical needs.Learning Outcomes:Research Strategies- pulling information and i
Grades:
K - 8th
Life Skills: Daily Planner Lesson
**I used this lesson for a high school class with intellectual disabilities (3rd-4th grade level) but this can be used for students of any age who struggle with organization or time management skills!**This lesson helps students organize time and create a plan based on someones schedule and goals for the day :) !Students are given a "portfolio" of someone's schedule: time they start work, end work, travel time to work, time they go to sleep, time to eat dinner, duration of cooking time etc. Stud
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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