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Adult education research for Gifted and Talented
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INVENTORS RESEARCH PROJECT
Students research an inventor and his or her invention. Generic worksheets include: biographical information about the inventor, questions about how the invention works, its purpose and level of user difficulty, A chart to record the effect the invention has on society, industry, the world, manufacturing. Another questions if the inventor encountered obstacles, if he/she collaborated with others and more. Small group activities ask students to compare their research and to draw conclusions.Anoth
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5th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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¡PAKETÓN! DACAS and DREAMERS | Desafío de Inmigración e Identidad
2 complimentary resources bundled for a value price. Suggested classroom use:Assign 1/2 the class DACASAssign 1/2 the class DREAMersPair up students to share findings then create a compare/contrast.Remember that you can always create your own bundle and save 10% in Granabana. Here's How!
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8th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Louisiana: Did You Know? Social Studies Task Cards Grades 2 - 4
Louisiana: Did You Know...?
Price: 41 pages X .10 = $4.10
This activity includes 50 Louisiana task cards that may be used at a Social Studies Center, as an independent study , or whole group unit. Along with the task cards are a graphic organizer, answer sheets, a completed task card chart, and detailed answers.
You will need research tools of your choice.
It would be best to laminate the task cards using tag board or other heavy paper.
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2nd - 6th, Adult Education
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Banned Books Media Project Presentation
Have students pick a book that has been banned somewhere in the world to read. Students should research the reasons why the book was banned. You can use this banned book video project to have students show you what they've learned about banned books. They will present their video to the class.
It has two video options: (1) Students can create a book trailer video for their chosen book that includes the reasons for the ban and persuades their peers to read it anyway or (2) They can create an ar
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Debate T-Chart Template
Use this handy T-chart to have students research and jot down their debate points prior to the actual debate. It can also be used during the debate for note-taking. It includes a place for the topic to be written as well as an extra page for notes with columns entitled AFFIRMATIVE (PRO) AND NEGATIVE (CON). There's nothing like being prepared for a vigorous and educational classroom debate. A classroom debate is a great exercise for the entire class or for your gifted and talented students. T
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Geography Group Project: Travel Agency Competition
In groups of 3 or 4 students form a travel agency and create an itinerary for the teacher, who has just won the lottery. I did this project with two classes (6th and 7th grade). Some students gave powerpoint presentations and some students created posters and pamphlets. I left a blank for you to put your name in and you can sign at the end of the letter. My students had fun with this and some even asked if I had truly won the lottery. Obviously, you can add elements/requirements to this as
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4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
BOTANY: A STUDENT'S BOOK OF SUCCULENTS #1: GRS. 6-12, MG
Students explore the world of succulents, and learn about their traits. This booklet includes art portions, research sections, an essay portion, and two academic fun activities. We will need many botanists for the moon and Mars! There are a few answer keys for certain activities. The rest is a wee bit of research, reading, and exploring! Thanks ever so much for visiting. We are humbled. Excelsior!
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4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
GLOBAL WARMING: REFREEZE THE POLAR CAPS? MG, PROFOUNDLY GIFTED, GRS. 8-12
This prompt is asking for ideas on how to refreeze the polar caps. This would help to slow down global warming. Use it for a bulletin board homework display, a science grade, and for a supplemental activity in Earth Science. Perhaps, it can be turned into a geo-engineering contest? Thanks so much for visiting and supporting our humble shop. Excelsior!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
CHEMISTRY:STUDENT'S BOOKLET OF COMPOUNDS: GRS. 6-12, MG, EARTH SCIENCE, SCIENCE
This is a 33 page booklet to be used for independent research on compounds. It can be used as a chemistry/earth science supplemental project/ assignment. It can be used as a classroom booklet with all students doing the pages in unison. (A few pages at a time!) Also, teachers, can use this in lieu of a science or chemistry assessment. Students can complete this during open lab slots, too! There has been much time lost in knowledge because of our struggles with the Covid virus! Perhaps, as the s
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
MAGNETIC TRAINS: THE FUTURE: GRS. 5-12, MG, ENGINEERING, PHYSICS & COLLEGE
This is a research prompt. Use it for a graded prompt in your marking book. Evidence of research is a good way to grade it. Students investigate the Maglev train. Maglev trains run on magnets, and can reach high speeds because they cut down on friction. Thanks so much for visiting and supporting our shop. We are humbled. Its good to keep students up on the latest findings and technology; they will be the ones to further develop the concepts. Once again, thank you.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
A STUDENT'S BOOK OF SOUND: PHYSICS, ACOUSTICS & BIOLOGY GRS. 4-9, MG
This is an independent research assignment. Use it in lieu of an assessment. It requires research work and effort. There are 19 activities, and 24 pages. There is a quiz with an answer key, and a science/word deciphering activity. The deciphering activity has an answer key, too. There are famous quotes inserted into the booklet. Moreover, there are research and respond assignments. Terminology plays a factor in the assignment pages. Use this for a grade in music class, as well as physics. Thank
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4th - 9th, Adult Education, Staff
BIOLOGY-TECHNOLOGY NEWS: ELECTRICITY & DNA: MG, GRS. 9-12, COLLEGE
New findings from the USA and Switzerland indicate that electricity might increase the data capacity strands in DNA! Students research and expound on the new findings. It is good to keep students up to date on technology. Thanks ever so much for visiting and supporting our humble shop.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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ASTRONOMY/ENGINEERING/PHYSICS: DESIGN A HOVER-CRAFT ROVER GRS.7-12, MG, COLLEGE
This is a homework assignment or independent research activity. Students design a hovering rover with capabilities. This is a graded assignment, too. Teachers can comment on the student' work. Grade this as A, B, C, OR D- depending on some evidence of research, content, and creativity. Teacher's discretion is the final word for the grading.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Enrichment Research Plan
This fully customizable enrichment research plan is designed for student-led research on either a topic provided by the instructor or via student choice. This is an excellent resource for open-ended projects, collaborative activities, enrichment challenges, gifted and talented classrooms, home school students, end of the year projects, and/or for students who want to dig deeper into a subject they are passionate about. Recommended for grades 4-12+
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Debate Guidelines and Topics
Use this handy list of guidelines to have a successful classroom debate. There is a T-Chart describing what a good debate should look like and sound like. There is also a list of possible topics to use at just about any upper elementary level all the way up to adult level. This would be a great activity in particulary for gifted and talented students.
See also: Let's Debate which is the where notes are made to prepare for debate and the topic is written.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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SOCRATES IN THE SCHOOL YEAR: A COLLECTION OF KNOWLEDGE ACTIVITIES: GRS.4-10, MG
This booklet covers many issues in the science classroom. It covers many important principles, how to think, and some historical aspects. Students can do the research/ and work on the internet or at home. Teachers can assign this booklet for an independent research project. There are fun activities and challenges in this 72 page booklet. Use this booklet in lieu of an assessment. Knowledge is power!
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5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
EARTH'S INTERIOR: A 2 PART QUIZ W/ ANS. KEY: AP EARTH SCIENCE, HS, MG, & COLLEGE
This is an Earth Science/ Astronomy quiz, with an answer key. It has 2 parts: One is a diagram, and the other is a fill in section. There is one extra credit opportunity. Use it for an internet quiz, a take home activity, or even in a center. Use it for a supplemental activity .Use it on Earth Day. Knowledge of the Earth is still ongoing. Additionally, There is a science tidbit about a woman seismologist, who is credited with Discontinuity Theory. She also had a theory about the mantle. Knowledg
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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ECONOMICS/FINANCE: CHARTING STOCKS/FACTS ABOUT EXCHANGES ACTIVITY/ GRS.6-12, MG
Students get acquainted with 3 different securities exchanges by charting close of business prices on 3 different lithium stocks. The 3 exchanges are NYSE, NASDAQ, and OTC. Lithium is a metal in demand now. (Actually there are about 60 stock exchanges globally) There are famous quotes by American statesmen, and other men of wealth included in this activity. There are some questions to be researched about stock exchanges and their development, as well. Thanks ever so much for visiting and suppo
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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MAMMALS OF THE ICE AGE: A 2 PART RESEARCH/ ESSAY GRS.6-12, MG, BIO & AP BIO
Students research and respond in 2 essay parts. The first is about the Woolly mammoths, mastodons, and saber-toothed cats. Part 2 is to discuss the almost demise of the American Bison. This is a graded essay and can be used in lieu of an assessment/ exam. Thanks so much for visiting, and supporting our shop. Biology is amazing, and its sub-sciences, such as zoology, mammalogy, etc. Excelsior!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
MOCK TRIAL CLUB ACTIVITIES BOOK: MG, GRS. 9-12, JR COLLEGE & VOCATIONAL STUDIES
This is an activity book for Mock Trial club, Social Studies, Civics, and History. It can be used as a supplemental activity booklet, or as a classroom assignment. Use it for a paralegal extra credit class assignment. It is intended to be an independent research assignment. There are many different types of assignments/activities in this book: essay, quiz, word vocabulary jumble, word search, research/respond, art activity, word recognition, flow chart, and quotes from famous philosophers and f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
BOTANY: COMPARE TWO LOOK ALIKE PLANTS: DEADLY NIGHTSHADE & ST. JOHN'S WORT
This is good for students to learn about the order of plants, and how some plants appear similar but can be poisonous! This is good to stimulate an interest in Botany. If we plan to restore Mars, we will need many botanists. Thanks ever so much for visiting!
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5th - 10th, Adult Education, Staff
BIRDS & AVIATION: A SCIENCE PROJECT/ GRADES 5-12, MG, GIFTED & TALENTED
Administrator, Principals, Grade Group Teachers, Science Lead teachers, Teachers of Science, Science Prep Teachers, MG Teachers: This is a project which takes a look at finding explanations for the amazing ability of certain birds to fily as high as commercial aircraft. What are the advantages these birds have? Is it a better equipped hemoglobin? Is it a better wingspan? Lung capacity? Students research and share their findings, or projected correlations. You can use this for a science contes
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
GRAVITY: A STUDENT'S BOOK: W/ ACTIVITIES, RESEARCH, ESSAYS & ANSWER KEY
This is good for a beginner's guide to the force of gravity. It is one of the most important fundamental forces of our solar system! It also has a few fun activities, and one science fiction prompt w/ research page. Imagination is important in science. if you can imagine it, you might indeed be able to create or construct it. Excelsior!
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4th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
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A STUDENT'S BOOK OF PRECIOUS METALS:INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT GRS 6-12, MG
This 39 page independent research assignment can be used in place of an assessment. Grade it A, B, C, or D based on evidence of research and content knowledge. This research activity is good for students who have lost valuable learning time because of epidemic problems. By researching might very well provide better memory retention of the subject, and increase the know-how of research/library skills. It has many different activities, a quiz, 2 jumble activities, art segments, and knowledge/rese
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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