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2nd grade Back to School social studies resources for GATE
STEM Bins® Teambuilders for Back to School and End of the Year - STEM Activities
★ GRAB MY NEW STEM BINS TEAMBUILDERS GROWING BUNDLE!★ STEM Bins® Teambuilders are a wonderful way to build your classroom community and allow students to practice and reflect on essential character skills. They are ideal for use at the beginning of the school year as you are introducing STEM Bins to your class, and are also perfect for collaborative STEM activities at the end of the school year. The following STEM Bins® Teambuilders are designed to accompany my STEM Bins® ,found at the following
Grades:
PreK - 5th
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Back to School STEM Activities Team Builders and Icebreakers Elementary & Up
Team building activities and icebreakers are perfect for the first week of school in STEM! Not only will your students instantly engage in these hands-on challenges, they will begin to build your classroom community. Your students will need to work in teams throughout the year, and the best way to set the foundation for that is with fun, engaging, and brain-stretching STEM challenges.✅ What You'll Get ✅This resource includes ice breaker challenges / activities: ✨✨✨ 3 STEM team building activitie
Grades:
2nd - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges for K-2 - Whole Year Bundle
Partner Pairing Cards and Grouping Cards Pick a Partner
Pick a partner or do small group pairing with these fun cards!With a variety of fun ways to pair or group students, students each choose (or receive) one card and then seek out their pair or group. Forming groups for projects or STEM challenges can elicit groans from students, but by making it fun and engaging for students, this will become your go-to way for no-argue partnerships.Pick a Partner Cards may be printed at full size or at 2 pages per sheet to save paper.✅ What You'll Get ✅✅ Partneri
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K - 12th
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Also included in: STEM Teacher ❤️ Favorites ❤️ Bundle Best Sellers in One Place
2nd Grade Math Menus and Choice Boards - Enrichment Activities
NO-PREP, 2nd Grade Math Enrichment Projects and Challenges for Early Finisher ActivitiesDo you want your math enrichment plans done for the YEAR?! These second grade math menus are perfect for early finishers and students who need a challenge. These activities are meaningful, challenging and engaging - your students will love these math choice boards!Students who have shown mastery of second grade math standards can be given the chance to explore these concepts in a deeper and meaningful way wit
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2nd - 3rd
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Back to School STEM Challenges & Activities (September) - Back to School BUNDLE
These Back to School themed STEM/STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers at the beginning of the school year! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:Off to SchoolPom Pom PopperShared SuppliesBonus Brainbuilder: Maker MindsetAlso includes challenges from the previous version:Rockin' School BusPom Pom SlingshotApple RaftBonus Brainbuilder: Pencil TowerInc
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Grades:
K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Fall STEM Activities - Apple STEM Challenges
These Back to School STEM challenge activities are a great way to build community, establish procedures, and get to know how your kids tick! Plus, they’re a great intro to forces and interactions and Newton’s three laws of motion.You want to start the school year with something that's fun, but not fluff......something different...something that fires up creativity & critical thinking...something that gets kids collaborating and communicating...something that allows you to learn a ton about y
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade Logic Puzzles - Fall Theme Critical Thinking Activities
Are you trying to help your 1st, 2nd and 3rd students develop critical thinking in a fun and engaging way? Children love puzzles and these back-to-school, fall theme logic puzzles provide opportunities for students to develop skills in logical thinking, problem-solving, making inferences, drawing conclusions, recognizing similarities and differences, and comparing and contrasting while reinforcing both reading and math skills. These fall theme critical thinking activities are the perfect additio
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1st - 3rd
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Second Grade Choice Boards Choice Menus BUNDLE ELA and Math
This bundle contains writing, reading, and math choice boards for second grade that are perfect for early finishers, enrichment, additional practice, homework, and your accelerated kiddos.You can find Volume Two here.Thank you so much for stopping by TpT and my store. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. You can always contact me at chalkoneupfortheteacher@gmail.com.You can also visit my blogfor teaching ideas, special follower information and freebies, and other good stuff!You ca
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1st - 2nd
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Apple STEM Activity for Fall Science and STEM - Apples Aloft Tower Challenge
This back-to-school STEM activity is perfect for the first day of school. Bring joy to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)!Of course, this challenge is also great for any time of year, but especially in the fall when learning about apples, Johnny Appleseed, or Sir Isaac Newton!In this Back-to-School STEM activity:Students will design and build the tallest tower possible using symbols of the back-to-school season: apples and school supplies! Note: Th
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: Fall STEM Activities - Apple STEM Challenges
Depth and Complexity THE BUNDLE
Are you using Depth and Complexity in your classroom? This bundle includes units for all eleven icons, and is perfect for introducing Kaplan's icons to primary learners.
Thank you so much for stopping by TpT and my store. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. You can always contact me at chalkoneupfortheteacher@gmail.com.
You can also visit my blogfor teaching ideas, special follower information and freebies, and other good stuff!
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1st - 2nd
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Early Finishers Choice Boards
An excellent resource for early finishers or for independent work time that requires higher level thinking!You will find a color version which you can laminate for durability. A black line version is also included to make individual student copies.***This is the Primary Bundle*** Use this link to find the: Intermediate BundleTry a FREE Sample: August ***************************************************************************Link to the Intermediate Bundle**************************************
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1st - 3rd
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Apple STEM Activity for Fall Science and STEM - Apple Annihilator STEM Challenge
This back-to-school STEM activity brings joy to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! Of course, this challenge is also great for any time in the fall when learning about apples and Johnny Appleseed!It's also a great intro to Newton’s Third Law of Motion, which is part of 3rd and middle school NGSS standards! (3PS2-1, MS-PS2-1, and MS-PS2-2)In this Back-to-School STEM Activity:Students will design and build an apple wrecking ball built for annihilati
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
...
Also included in: Fall STEM Activities - Apple STEM Challenges
Apple STEM Activity for Fall Science and STEM - Apples A-head STEM Challenge
This back-to-school STEM challenge activity brings joy to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! Apples A-head is a great first day of school STEM activity or for any time of year -- especially in the fall when learning about apples, Johnny Appleseed, or Sir Isaac Newton!In this Back-to-School STEM Activity:Students will design and build a wearable device to balance an apple on their heads, which they will use to participate in an Apples A-head relay
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: Fall STEM Activities - Apple STEM Challenges
All About Me - D&C Icons Pennant Banner! {GATE Back to School!}
Color your own “All About Me” Depth and Complexity Pennants! This is a fun and creative way to apply Depth and Complexity Icons and a student-centered approach to decorating your classroom for Back to School Night, Open House, or all year long!
A unique approach to your Student of the Week projects! Students enjoy completing this creative and fun project as a wonderful “Get to know you” activity in the beginning of the year (or any time of the year)! Perfect for decorating your GATE classro
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Grades:
K - 6th
Get to Know You Activity Digital | Back to School Ice Breakers Volume 1
These get-to-know-you questions are the perfect way to get to know your students this back-to-school season. It's the perfect ice-breaker for students to share and get to know each other!This resource is a part of the Classroom Community Bundle where you will get even more resources for building a strong classroom community! Click here!What’s included?There are 40 slides with get-to-know you questions. Use one a day and get to know your students all month long. It also includes eight additional
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Get to Know You Activity Bundle
Albert Einstein Scientist Study / Biography Activity
If your students are learning about famous scientists and inventors, you simply cannot beat Albert Einstein! This is an interactive biography study where students complete a mini-booklet using a word bank and images.What You'll Get8 page create-a-book booklet. Your students will add illustrations (provided) and fill in the blanks based on context to complete the book (a word bank is included). There is a hands-on activity to demonstrate space-time, and links to websites to further explore elect
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Famous Scientists and Inventors Bundle
Inventions Research Project - Collaborative Tessellation Project
Research inventions from A to Z! This resource includes a list of 50+ inventions that students can research and report on in a fun way. Choose from print and go option (with invention graphics already on them) or use the template provided to research inventions not included. A digital version is also included if you use Google Classroom. When projects are complete they can be combined to create a tessellation! This makes a great wall display or bulletin board collaborative art piece.Please note
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Inventors and Inventions Bundle of Research Projects Templates
Latin America (Mexico, Central/South America) Geography Research Unit
This Latin America unit includes:
Several different activities/project layouts for you to chose from or use all! :)
As you teach about the geography of Latin America and all the countries in it, use these in their interactive notebooks!
Perfect for students to research and discover information about all of Latin America or just a country there on their own!
GREAT mini research project for GT students or early finishers to work on!
Grades:
2nd - 8th
2nd Grade Early Finishers September | Fast Finishers BAT Book for 2nd Graders
The words every teacher dreads…"I’m done! Now what?” Are you looking for September learning tasks for your 2nd grade fast finishers?! This Language Arts and Math Early Finisher resource has 20 activities aligned to the Common Core Standards for September!This printable pack will allow your students to continue to work on important skills with monthly themes for September! Tasks that they can do independently and track their own progress! Students love the fun and engaging learning activities.
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2nd
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A to Z STEM Posters or Back to School Bulletin Board
Create a stunning STEM visual display appropriate for any grade! Use one letter from the alphabet, or create a crossword-style display with your favorite inspirational words. There are multiple posters included for most letters. Many of the words also tie nicely into growth mindset - failure in STEM is not only okay, it's expected and it's how we learn.Blank templates are also provided if you would like to create additional posters. Words IncludedA – analyze, askB – brainstorm, budget, buildC –
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Also included in: NEW STEM Teacher Bundle
Early Finisher Fast Finisher Task Cards Puzzle Activities Centers
These Brainteaser Boxes feature 16 grab and go, higher-level thinking, engaging task card sets. Each Brainteaser Box has 20 task cards (except the Mystery State boxes which have 25 task cards each)...that's 330 task cards in all! These cards encourage students to expand upon their thinking!Best of all, these task cards are low prep for you, and only need pencils, dry erase markers, recording sheets, and toothpicks to complete the activities. Directions and answer cards are included!Brainteaser B
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1st - 3rd
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All About Posters with D&C Icons - {Me, Family, Class, and Book}
Complete your own “All About Me,” “All About Our Classroom,” “All About My Family,” and “All About This Book,” Depth and Complexity Posters! This is a fun and creative way to teach and apply Depth and Complexity Icons as students share about themselves, their classrooms, their families, and any of the non-fiction books they’ve read. An innovative and Common Core friendly approach to having students complete posters for Student of the Week, Beginning of the Year, Student Inventory, and Book Repo
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K - 5th
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Depth and Complexity for Beginners - Lesson Plans for Introducing D&C Icons
Are you new to Depth and Complexity Icons? Not sure how to begin teaching your students about the prompts of Depth and Complexity?
This product has a day-by-day lesson plan that shares the most simplest way I would teach Depth and Complexity Icons starting on the *first day of school by applying all 11 Icons to things around the classroom or school! It also includes one of Purposeful Teaching Tool’s most popular teaching tools: D&C Note-taking cards that can be reproduced and used ALL
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2nd - 6th, Staff
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Early Finishers Fast Finishers Activities No Prep Thinking Puzzles for September
What do your early finishers do? These critical thinking puzzles will keep your students engaged and allow them to work on meaningful activities. Included in this unit are math, ELA, spelling, logic puzzles, and more centered around an September back to school theme. Included in this unit are:How Much Is Your Lunch Worth?It Begins With...Finish the PictureRead and DoHow Did Each Person Get to School? (logic puzzle)Spin a StorySpot the DifferenceSchool Solve and SearchConnect FiveWord WheelsMyste
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2nd - 3rd
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