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11th grade problem solving earth sciences resources for GATE
GIFTED AND TALENTED PROBLEM SOLVING #2
Gifted and talented classes usually have an abundance of educational materials for English, the arts and social studies, but very little for mathematics, critical thinking, and problem solving. “GIFTED AND TALENTED PROBLEM SOLVING #2” has 42 pages of activities specially designed to motivate and challenge your gifted-talented students. All of the activities involve mathematics, critical thinking and problem solving. This material can also be used in the regular classroom. Our students need to be
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5th - 12th, Staff
SAT-PSAT-ACT PREP An Introduction for MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL
It is never too early to start preparing for the PSAT, SAT or ACT. If students want to do well on these tests they need a solid foundation in mathematics, but they also need experience practicing the types of problems that are on these tests. Most school mathematics curriculums do not prepare students to take these standardized tests. LEVEL #1 provides 60 units (360 problems) of questions like what’s on the SAT/ACT. There are also 30 evaluations to check the progress of your students. LEVEL #
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6th - 12th, Staff
Logic Grid Puzzles - Intermediate
Work on literacy skills without anyone knowing with these logic grid puzzles from Ms. Merry Mac!
Logic grid puzzles are an addicting way for students to practice deductive reasoning and inferring without having to read longer texts. They encourage readers to look carefully at evidence in the text and draw conclusions based on that information. They can even freshen up interventions for students in need of moving beyond literal interpretations in reading comprehension work. Plus, making a mod
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5th - 12th
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Sphero Basics: Controls Card Set
This card set describes the basic "control" commands to program the sphero. This card set is designed for use with the SpheroEDU app.Great as a reference when doing any coding challenges with the sphero! Includes cards for the students and full pages for projection.
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Sphero Card Set Bundle 1
Winter Word Puzzles - Snow Day Activities for Fast Finishers - Critical Thinking
This might be your favorite Winter puzzle pack ever! My students have nicknamed these "The Harder Than It Looks Puzzle". Do not be fooled by the easy words, the puzzles are challenging and require some perseverance and critical thinking. My son and I write these together. :)This fun, very challenging logic puzzle collection challenges students to use deductive reasoning and clues to arrange the clue words in the appropriate rows and columns. Convergent thinking is a must! :). There is
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6th - 12th
Thanksgiving Logic Puzzle
This might be your favorite Thanksgiving Puzzle ever! First Thanksgiving Logic Puzzles are word puzzles. My students have nicknamed these "The Harder Than It Looks Puzzle". Do not be fooled by the easy words, the puzzles are challenging and require some perseverance and critical thinking. My son and I write these together. :)This fun, very challenging logic puzzle collection challenges students to use deductive reasoning and clues to arrange the clue words in the appropriate rows and colum
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Holiday Logic Bundle- Middle School - Easter Activities- Fast Finishers
Sudoku Puzzles - Improving mental and logical thinking
Sudoku is a game played on a square grid, divided into rows, columns, and smaller blocks.Each row, column, and block of cells must contain all numbers without repetition. This means that each number can only appear once in each row, column, and block. When you start playing, you will find some cells already filled with numbers. These numbers serve as hints to help you understand which numbers you need to insert into the other empty cells. Your goal is to fill the empty cells with the correct num
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6th - 12th
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Sudoku Puzzles + Answers - Critical Thinking & Logical Reasoning - End of Year
Sudoku puzzles bundle offers a dynamic resource for enhancing critical thinking and logical reasoning skills, perfect for teachers seeking engaging sub plans. With 20 medium-level puzzles accompanied by solutions, it provides a comprehensive toolset for both teachers and students alike. Here's how it can be utilized:Substitute Teacher Resource: Ideal for days when a regular teacher is absent, offering structured activities to keep students focused and mentally stimulated.Independent Work: Studen
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6th - 12th
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**THREE DAY** Earth's Spheres WebQuest
All you need to do is print and hand this out to students, or post on your Google Classroom. NO PREP REQUIRED. This is a set of three WebQuests (meant for 3 40-60 minute class periods) where students will analyze graphs, articles, and videos to answer questions about science. They will be focused on the concepts of the different spheres of earth (atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere), the amounts of fresh and salt water, climate vs. weather, and the concept of seasons. This is perfe
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: NO PREP! WEBQUEST BUNDLE
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES - PROBLEM SOLVING
Classrooms usually have an abundance of enrichment educational materials for English, the arts and social studies, but very little for mathematics, critical thinking, and problem solving. ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES has 50 pages of activities specially designed to motivate and challenge your students. All the activities involve mathematics, critical thinking, and problem solving. This material can also be used to challenge everybody- elementary school students, middle school students, high school st
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6th - 12th, Staff
Research an Ancient Greek Scientist
Research an ancient Greek scientist. Great as a supplementary resource.Can be used with any grade level beginning at 5th grade.
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5th - 12th
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Creative Problem Solving
This original contains 31 creative problem solving activities using only supplies that can be fount in your classroom supply closet. Excellent opportunities for group work while allowing students with individual talents to shine. I was even contacted by a teacher on a US base in Germany on how to obtain the book. WOW!!!
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1st - 12th
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Kansas City Chiefs Sudoku Puzzle
A fun and exciting way to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs as they head to Super Bowl LVIII! This is a super quick and easy sudoku puzzle!
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K - 12th
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Nuclear War card game
This game is about radioactive decay, not military war with nuclear weapons! The most peace-loving people among us still need to know how alpha, beta and gamma particles behave and what "decay" actually means. This team card/board game steps students through the process so they'll remember it.It's a team game with a moderator directing when the first team should stop trading or moving cards, and the second team should begin. You can play it with team members using only cards they've drawn, or yo
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7th - 12th
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What's On Your Mind?
Explore, through 13 reproducible student activities, issues gifted students are thinking about • gifted traits that produce empowerment; • how family traits affect relationships; • levels of tolerance and their effects on behav-ior; • social and emotional safety mechanisms; • choices, lifestyles, responsibilities and time; • behaviors that build or repel relationships; • using knowledge and humor; • how confidence and insecurity affect perform-ance, and • stress, procrastination, perfectionism,
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5th - 12th
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Independent Inquiry Project Proposal Template and Example
Independent Inquiry is a teaching method where students design, develop, execute, and present a project on a topic which interests them. This file includes a project proposal template for students as well as a completed example of a proposal. Teachers should conference individually with students about their proposals once they are submitted; students should then revise the proposals according to the instructor's suggestions. This teaching method works for all levels of high school student but is
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9th - 12th
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Probability: The Birthday Problem
Students love probability using the birthday problem!What is the probability of two students in the same class sharing a birthday? Your class will probably be surprised to learn that for a group of 35, the probability that 2 members will have the same birthdate is greater than 8 out of 10. Enjoy!Please follow me to hear about new discounts, freebies and product launches. Visit my Beautiful Mathematics Store for more engaging math lessons. Provide feedback and get TPT credit on future purchases
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9th - 12th
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Ultimate Tic Tac Toe
This document is the "board" for Ultimate Tic Tac Toe. It is a more advanced form of tic tac toe, but does not really have an age restriction because it's rather easy to learn. This is a great practice for problem solving, analytical thinking, spatial reasoning, deduction, and strategy.
The rules for the tic tac toe are the same, except, wherever the first player goes, determines where the second moves goes. For instance, if the first player places an X on any of the small boards but in the
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3rd - 12th
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Digital Design Square Puzzles
Digital Critical Thinking GAMEStudents quickly manipulate the squares (drag/drop/rotate) creating a match to the picture puzzle. I've included a "how-to" video. There are 35 different puzzles. Each puzzle takes roughly 5-10 minutes for students to complete. They are great for a daily critical thinking warm-up. Perfect for GATE students or early finishers. Students can play alone or compete against each other trying to accurately solve the puzzle the fastest. These are similar to Tangrams where
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2nd - 12th
Science_SpaceX Starship Explosion_Current Event News Article Reading_2023
SpaceX launched the largest rocket ever built for the first time on Thursday from its Boca Chica, Texas, spaceport. The Starship spacecraft, designed to fly people on a Mars mission someday, lifted off the launch pad then blew up in mid-flight, with no crew on board.Teen news articles covering contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, summer enrichment lessons, substitute teacher plans, home school lessons, or informally chatting with your teen at
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7th - 11th
Weather Unit Review
This review covers information from information on:
- Layers of the atmosphere
- Clouds
- Weather Fronts
- Pressure Systems
- Severe weather (thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes)
- Predicting weather through the use of maps
- Global and Local winds
*This follows both NC 7th grade weather standards and SC 6th grade standards. Please know this does not include weather instruments and water cycle information.
* Answer key is included
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5th - 12th
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Sneaky Cat! Logic Brain Teaser Enrichment HARD Puzzle Game!
Sneaky Cat Logic Brain Teaser Enrichment Puzzle Game! Want to give your students a fun challenge? Have them work in pairs, teams, or alone to see if they can arrange the board so that 1) each arrow points to an empty square, 2) no arrow points to another arrow, and 3) no arrow points to the sneaky cat. Step 1: Print a board and board pieces for each student in the class.Step 2: Watch and smile as students work to solve the puzzle! Make sure....** Arrows should not point to the outside** Trajecto
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4th - 12th, Staff
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TRIVIA-FACTS-REASON-LOGIC QUIZZES
TRIVIA-FACTS-REASON-LOGIC42 QUIZZES - 500 QUESTIONS Challenging and fun activity for grade levels (5th-12th) and adults.
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS EXAMS (1 - 36)
“PROBLEM SOLVING” is a learned activity. All educators have their textbooks but many of our students rarely get a chance to practice and develop their true problem-solving skills. “IMPROVE YOUR PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS” is designed to develop those skills in a fun, competitive way. There are 36 ten question exams. The 20 POINT scoring system used is a method for students/teachers to track their progress. Useful in preparation for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT.All the problems are design
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7th - 12th
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