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8th grade earth sciences cultural activities for Gifted and Talented
Art Detectives: Mystery of the Stolen Mona Lisa
Follow the clues of the stolen Mona Lisa and see if you can determine who the real culprit was. Students will examine the top suspects in the greatest art theft in history and write about who they think took the painting.This lesson has been carefully researched for historical accuracy. The facts, suspects, and evidence are true and have been simplified so students can learn about a real crime as well as art history. Photos of the real suspects, criminal, and crime scene will bring this historic
Grades:
5th - 12th
Hieroglyphic Printable Worksheet Set of Three
Use these three Pun-tastic joke pages to engage students in the decoding of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics.
Pages each consist of a full Hieroglyphic alphabet guide, the lead of a joke written in English, and then the punchline written in well spaced, easy to read Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Above each Hieroglyphic character involved in the punchline is a line for writing the English character represented.
These sheets are great if students need a filler activity/extra credit sheet to complete a
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Huracanes en el Caribe - Readings and #authres in Spanish
Use this three day mini-unit to teach your students about hurricanes in the Caribbean: why is it that they occur so often in that region, and how do they affect Caribbean life? Students in late Spanish 1 will be able to understand all readings.The unit includes-a one page reading worksheet that includes a reading in Spanish to introduce students to the topic and can be used as an activity or an assessment-a 20 page reading slideshow in Spanish with pictures to further explore the topic-a class d
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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Also included in: SOMOS Spanish 1 Units 19-22 BUNDLE
Depth and Complexity Frames for Every Month of the Year | Print-and-Go
This set of Depth and Complexity frames offers one frame for each month of the year. If you are looking for a quality print and go activity for your students, this is the perfect resource for you. There are twelve Depth & Complexity frames tied to holidays and month themes (such as Black History Month). They've got great graphics and strong, high-level thinking questions. There's even a rubric you can use to evaluate your students' completed frames.No need to be a Depth and Complexity expert
Grades:
4th - 10th
Grimms Fairy Tale One Act Play & Unit | The Brave Little Tailor With Large Cast!
Talk about funny! This fifteen minute comical play (moderate or large cast depending on your needs) is suitable whether studying fantasy and fairy tales, the German culture or in a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. The central themes include fate, ingenuity and cleverness. Based on the Grimms fairy tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity to: learn about "the director
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5th - 8th
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"Happiest" Country Social Studies Research and Math Project for Middle School
Math and Social Studies Project Using Critical Thinking and Higher Order Thinking SkillsEnrichment Social Studies and Math ProjectDuring this project, students read and discuss a New York Times Articles that discuss the results of a Quality of Life Survey from around the world.Then students brainstorm and research quality of life indicators in 10 countries of their choice and then rank those 10 countries from happiest to least happy. Students will think critically about factors that would impact
Grades:
5th - 8th
Readers Theater It Could Always Be Worse Jewish Folk Tale Grades 5 to 8
Part of a Bundle It Could Always Be Worse provides a sweet reminder that things are not always as bad as they seem. This comical reader's theater script is complete with roles for 20 + students. Reading literature standards are met while engaging your students with a high-interest reader's theater script and unit. Students LOVE the chance to perform as they practice fluency, comprehension, use context clues, and strengthen their listening skills. This piece could be a one or three-day study depe
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Folk and Fairy Tales Readers Theater Scripts and Units Grades 4 to 7
Comedy Play Script Acting Unit It Could Always Be Worse Jewish Folk Tale
Part of a Bundle This delightful comical play, fifteen minutes in length (moderate or large cast depending on your needs) is suitable whether studying the Jewish culture or multicultural folk plays or a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively.This one act play dramatization of the Jewish folk tale, It Could Always Be Worse provides a sweet reminder that things are not always as bad as they
Grades:
5th - 8th
Greek and Roman Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Amazing Creatures
This 87-slide PowerPoint presentation is intended to introduce students to the world of classical mythology through colorful slides and descriptions. Beginning with Chaos, the Titans, Olympians, Lesser Gods and Goddesses and on to Legendary Heroes and Amazing Beasts, this slideshow provides students with a detailed overview of Greek and Roman mythology. Due to its length, it is suggested that the presentation be given over a period of days, which the divisions will allow. It can also be used a
Grades:
6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Washington State History Bundle | Grade 7 ✩₊̣̇. ੈ♡˳ ✧
Welcome to Washington State History Bundle - comprehensive lessons from Native American history to geological phenomena, Washington State cultural landmarks, and key figures. This bundle offers a comprehensive exploration of Washington's heritage. Students will learn about the Cascadia Subduction Zone, Formation of Olympic Mountains and they will even learn about how Lake Washington was formed during the last ice age! ✏️ Student ProfileIdeal students will be grade 7 if they are taking Washingt
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
Hieroglyphics Printable Worksheet
Engage your students into Ancient Egypt with this Pun-tastic Worksheet!
Included on the page is a full Hieroglyphic Alphabet to reference, the lead of a joke written in English ("Why did the Mummy go to the doctor??"), and the punchline of the joke written out in easy to read, well spaced Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Above each Hieroglyphic symbol involved in the punchline is a line to write the equivalent English character.
Note- the Egyptians did not differentiate between many sounds that Eng
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Greek Mythology Bundle grades 6-8 - Intro, Stories, Quizzes, Movie, Project Idea
Five Greek myths with quizzes and key, introduction, movie link, Test, Project idea -- Students everywhere - especially middle school students -- have rediscovered the magic and wonder of Greek and Roman mythology. In addition, teachers and parents have realized anew that a familiarity with Greek and Roman myths helps students on standardized tests because they understand allusions and metaphors that so often rely on mythological references. It also help students write richer and more intere
Grades:
5th - 9th
End of Year Internet Research Projects (Grades 5-8)
This packet has 101 different internet research projects for middle school students. Students search for interesting facts about Canada, Ireland, Egypt, Madagascar, North Korea, Greece, Panama, Kenya, China, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Russia. Students locate postage stamps from foreign countries and illustrate them. Students explore the wild animals and people of Hawaii, Alaska, Pennsylvania, Texas, California and New York. Students find and describe coins from foreign countrie
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: End of Year BUNDLE
Interpreting Maps (Physical, Topographic, Thematic, and Political)
My 6th-grade Geography students always enjoyed this fun, critical thinking, and discussion-sparking Map interpretation activity! Activity Includes:16 slides, each featuring a different mapThought-provoking question prompts to accompany each map An additional slide with links to geography games for your early-finishersHow to ImplementI recommend having students work with a partner to discuss each map before coming to an answer, although this could also be a whole-group or small-group activity if
Grades:
6th - 10th
ENCANTO Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides | Movie Day
Check out the latest favorite movie, ENCANTO!Teachers, are you looking to support your student's social-emotional needs?What better way to engage them than with MOVIE DAY? ... ENCANTO has some great life lessons!This resource includes a printable AND digital version to use with Google Classroom™Looking for more MOVIE GUIDES? Click HERE-Movie Guide for INSIDE, OUT (digital and printable)-Movie Guide for How to Train a Dragon (digital and printable)-Movie Guide for Wreck-it Ralph (digital and prin
Grades:
5th - 9th
Readers Theater Play Sedna An Inuit Folk Tale of Alaska Drama
This dramatic reader's theater play script is based on an Inuit folk tale. This resource has roles for 20 + students and is suitable for upper elementary gifted or middle school students whether studying culture of the Native Americans, Alaskan territory or a drama class. It's the is a perfect script for the winter months. Based on the beloved Inuit folk tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity to: explore creation myths of the Inuit culture—specifically the origin of whales, wal
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Folk and Fairy Tales Readers Theater Scripts and Units Grades 4 to 7
Logic Puzzles Human Geography
Extend your geography lesson plans with these 5 table logic puzzles geared for 5th to 7th grade students. Use these deductive reasoning logic puzzles as a jumping off point for extension ideas that explore:Factory Wage EarningsLiteracy RatesLife Expectancy and Population Densities. We've taken critical thinking activities to a whole new level by integrating content-area facts with fun brain teasers. Whether you need a time filler, a homework assignment, an activity for an early finisher, or an e
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3rd - 8th
25 South and Central American Animal Spanish Research Posters
Use these 25 Central and South American Animal Spanish Research Project Posters to teach your Spanish students about 25 different animals in Central and South America! The research posters come in Spanish, perfect for an animal spanish lesson or research project.Students will research the famous 25 Central and South American animals, learn about their location, natural habitat, physical description, fun facts, and what the animal does! Great activity for jigsaw readings, sub plans, research proj
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Hispanic Research Project Mega Bundle
Climatograph Challenge
Both reading and inferring information from a Climatograph (also known as a Climate Graph) is a skill that needs to be practiced before a student becomes proficient. This activity allows students to work in pairs and fosters discussion between groups as it is reviewed by the teacher.
In a Social Studies class, this fosters discussion regarding the adaptations specific Aboriginal Peoples made in order to survive in a particular location.
This resource comes with climatographs from 8 Terrest
Grades:
7th - 10th
Solar Eclipse: Research and Writing Differentiated Science Project Eclipse 2024
Grab this Print and Go SOLAR Eclipse WebQuest & Project!In this project, your students will have the opportunity to explore the fascinating science behind solar eclipses and delve into the cultural significance of these celestial events. First, your students will gather background information and facts all about solar eclipses using a guided video notes worksheet while watching a national geographic video. An additional learning worksheet about eclipse myths and legends is also included.Then
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Civics Initiative: Flint Water Crisis Writing Performance Task
This performance tasks puts students in the shoes of the Michigan Governor's top advisor. They are working to ensure that he puts Flint at the top of his priority list in the upcoming election. In this document you will have news articles about Flint, a hook including a letter from President Obama, supplementary YouTube videos, a graphic organizer and more!
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Siyahamba - South African Folk Song Boomwhacker & Orff Unit
Head to Souh Africa to sing & play 'Siyahamba!" Sung in Zulu, the lyrics translate to "We are marching in the light of God" or "We are standing in the light of peace" for a secular setting. I have used this with my experienced upper elementary students and middle schoolers, though this would work for a choir as well as a general music class.In this download you will find:A map to identify South Africa within the African continentInformation about South Africa & this songLyrics & tr
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Year Long Music Lessons & Curriculum | 30% off
8 Ancient India, Art Sub Plan, Diwali Craft, Gift Basket Coloring Pages
Has 8 templates of gift baskets with beautiful ornamental patterns.Just print, color/paint, embellish, cut, fold and stick to make a beautiful Diwali craft.Don’t forget to display these colourful baskets in your classroom before letting the kids take it home with some goodies.In india we usually gift mithai, sweets, kheel, batasha, laiya, cheeni khilona, dry fruits, cookies, chocolates, diyas, clothes, torans or Diwali banners for doorways and other Diwali décor.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Adult Education
The 10 Wonders of the World Research Project | Middle School
The 10 Wonders of the World Research Project, Middle SchoolThis resource has been designed to provide students with an independent research project. They are asked to find the '10 new wonders of the world'. Through research they need to include all categories; historical, man made structures and natural. Approximate length: 10 lessons. You may also find these resources useful:AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECTS~~~~~~ Receive TPT credits to use on future purchases ~~~~~~Go to your My Pur
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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