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3rd grade simulations for Gifted and Talented
Goods and Services Producers and Consumers Economics Activity Second Grade
Looking for an engaging early elementary economics lesson? Your students will gain a deep understanding of buyers and sellers (producers and consumers) in a community with this fun simulation activity. Your second or third grade social studies students will love creating their own good or service. This resource is suprisingly low-prep for how interactive it is. Simply print, cut, and go! You'll get teacher instructions, classroom procedures, printable student sheets, a student reflection sheet,
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2nd - 3rd
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Learning Disabilities Simulations- Social Emotional Learning for Students
Every classroom in the world is comprised of students who learn differently. Our students are surrounded by peers who have learning disabilities, speech disorders, attention deficits, and more! Are we teaching our kids about these differences? Are we equipping them to help their peers and show empathy towards them? Have we empowered those who learn differently?In this 4-part simulation, students will gain an understanding of how some kids learn, struggle, and feel during parts of their learni
Grades:
1st - 12th, Staff
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7 Ancient World Wonders - Complete Unit: Travel Guides & Activities
$30 Value - Buy Complete Unit for $20 and SAVE $10!World Travel Guide Unit Format ($3.50/17 pages):Use as is or easy to modify!**Tour Team Folders—create team names, design folder to hold independent activities being worked on**Ancient Wonder Timeline—students graph the span of existence for each wonder as each Destination is introduced or concluded; note short span of overlap of all 7 ancient wonders **Introduce the “Secret Mystery” - at the completion of independent activity, award a letter cl
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2nd - 5th
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Wetlands Ecosystem Simulation
Welcome, young ecologists, to an immersive exploration into the intricate web of life within various ecosystems! In this engaging activity, students will assume the roles of key organisms within diverse habitats, unraveling the complexities of their interactions and dependencies. Through hands-on simulations and critical thinking scenarios, participants will not only play the part of different ecosystem inhabitants but also ponder the profound impacts that the absence of each species could have
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3rd - 6th
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Mars Mission Chaos Breakout
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Your students will have 45 minutes to escape your room in this immersive learning escape game about Mars. You are the commander and as you read the scenario, build up the suspense for your students to crack the codes for 6 locks and several challenging clues! They will learn facts about Mars and complete a math problem to breakout of this chaos! This Breakout does use real locks and boxes to add to the real feel of escaping!
Goals of a Breakout Room:
• Teamwork and collabo
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Severe Weather Public Service Announcement PBL
In this fun, interactive PBL students choose a destination somewhere around the world to "travel to." The learners research the location's climate and weather data and then focus on what types of severe weather (hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes, etc.) are encountered in that area. Students then create a PSA (Public Service Announcement) to help inform citizens of their location on how to prepare for this type of severe weather. Students choose from a menu of delivery options on how to present th
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2nd - 5th
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Animal Shelter Business Development Simulation (Gifted 3-5)
This activity set was designed for use in a third through fifth grade gifted resource room. Students research, design, and plan for an animal shelter to house 10 dogs that are randomly assigned. Using these dogs students:
<>complete a research matrix on common dog breeds.
<>design a "blueprint" for the animal shelter using graph paper, measurements, and requirements. (Because this is usually the first simulation I use each year, the measurements are kept to squares.)
<>figur
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Florida 7th Grade Civics SS.7.CG.1.9 Limiting Powers of the Government
In this simulation, students will delve into the core principles of the United States Constitution, exploring how it effectively limits government powers through mechanisms such as separation of powers, checks and balances, individual rights, the rule of law, and due process of law. Through interactive role-playing activities, students will embody various stakeholders, including lawmakers, judges, law enforcement officers, citizens, and government officials, to examine and debate how the Constit
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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The Water Cycle Simulation
A hands-on simulation for understanding the water cycle and its relationship to weather patterns. In this activity, students will play different roles to simulate the water cycle processes and explore how various factors influence weather.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS Big Idea 5 Earth in Space & Time Simulations
Elevate your science curriculum with a trio of simulations meticulously designed to bring NGSS Big Idea 5: Earth in Space & Time to life. These simulations cater to 5th-grade students, offering captivating experiences that delve into the nuances of our Solar System. The Solar System Scavenger Hunt immerses students in a cosmic journey, distinguishing celestial objects and highlighting Earth's pivotal position. The Planetary Exploration Activity transforms abstract concepts into tangible mod
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
Practice of Science Simulations
The simulations cover all standards in 5th grade " Practice of Science". The simulations provided align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a set of K-12 science education standards designed to reflect the interconnected nature of scientific disciplines and emphasize the integration of science practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Each simulation is designed to address specific NGSS performance expectations, focusing on practices such as asking questions,
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Properties of Matter Simulation Cards
Welcome to the Matter Basics Simulation Cards, a concise exploration of the foundational principles that govern the physical universe. In these short simulation cards, we will unravel the fundamental characteristics of matter that shape our understanding of the world. At its core, matter is the substance that constitutes all objects and substances around us, possessing two essential properties: the ability to occupy space and the presence of mass. As we progress through the cards, we will delve
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3rd - 6th
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5th Grade NGSS Earth & Human Activity Case Studies
Fostering scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills in students is paramount, and error analysis case studies offer an engaging and interactive approach to achieving this goal. The following five case studies have been crafted for 4th-grade students, focusing on the ways communities utilize scientific ideas to protect Earth's resources and environment. Through these scenarios, students are challenged to explore the impact of human activities on various aspects of the environment and to ide
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Writables: The most fun they'll have in a writing lesson! A whodunnit Mystery
Introducing a completely new approach that gets students absolutely HOOKED on writing! We're launching our Writables product line with a tantalizing "whodunnit" story about a museum heist in Hudson Valley in which students are the latest agents called in to solve the mystery and tell the story of what happened on that mysterious night!Includes: Lesson PlanUsage guide for teachersVocabulary word puzzlesAwards16 total pagesFolder art and Newspaper headlinerWe've even created a youtube music playli
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3rd - 8th
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Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms Simulation
Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms Simulation. Individuals of the same kind often differ in their characteristics and sometimes the differences give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing. The students assume different roles and see what happens.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Batter Up! A Baseball Team Creation Simulation for Elementary Students
This is a simulation created for 2nd-5th grade gifted students, although regular education students should be able to complete it with differentiation and added guidance.
This simulation is comprised of different tasks that students complete independently as a culminating activity to our baseball unit. It has 5 different tasks included--
1. Find a home--Research cities that don't have a MLB team and decide which one would be best for your new team.
2. Public image--create a team name, colors
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Multiple Choice Brain Teasers
The following brainteasers are not exactly like questions you see on standardized tests. However, there are a lot of similarities. Now that tests are more rigorous and require a higher level thought process, students need to take time thinking through questions and reading more carefully. Students are often impulsive and do not read carefully. They miss either what the question is asking or they miss tiny, yet important details. Also, they are easily thrown off by the distracter answer.
These c
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3rd - 6th
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Let's Talk Turkey! Differentiated Thanksgiving Math
Reinforce your students' knowledge of estimating and addition with decimals with this "delicious" assignment! Students estimate the price of a Thanksgiving meal for a family of four people. They have four choices on how to gather the data, and then prepare presentation boards. This assignment is a perfect fit for classrooms with gifted and talented cluster groupings of students. A rubric is included that assesses all components of the assignments and ability levels.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Maze Maze1
This maze book is sure to get kids thinking!.GREAT GIFT IDEAS - PUZZLE BOOKS - COLORING BOOKS - ACTIVITY BOOKSGrab some colored pencils and set your child up for hours of screen-free fun with this book of amazing mazes. Solving maze activities can be a crucial yet fun part of your kid's development, they help in nurturing the development of your child's brain, thought processes, problem solving skills, IQ and intelligence by having them map out the best path to reach the goal in every activity.T
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
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Economics {Bundle} Profits & Losses; Property Rights; Entrepreneurship
Gifted Education Economics Bundle 3 Lessons: Profits & Losses; Property Rights, and Entrepreneurship Famous Entrepreneurs are Bundled Together
These lessons include a simulation, webquest, and rubric to guide a research paper.
*Economics Profits and Losses Manage a Musical Production
This unit takes approximately 4 class periods to complete. Students create flyers, tickets, and manage marketing for a mock theater production. Students work in cooperative learning groups, or it can be adap
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3rd - 6th
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Rock Cycle — Walk Thru Simulation plus Three Types of Rock Models mini bundle
In the first lab, kids make models of three types of rock: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. As they build each of the rocks, they’ll develop a clearer sense of what’s going on in the rock cycle and the processes involved in forming each of the three types of rocks. They’ll see the fragility and granular nature of sedimentary rocks and easily differentiate them from the harder and more uniform igneous version of the rock. In the second activity kids travel through the rock cycle, recording
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
NGSS:
2-ESS1-1
Math Simulation: PARTY PLANNER
1-2 weeks of math time. In partners students draw the number of guests and a budget. They gather coupons and magazine clippings to plan out their party.
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3rd - 5th
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Campaign Headquarters
Students in grades 2-5 will take an adventure into politics by deciding what the important issues are on Chocolate Island. This simulation gives students the opportunity to experience creating their own island with political parties, symbols, and platforms on various important issues. This age appropriate activity gives students a lens into the political world in a creative and fun way! There are several pages that can be laminated and posted on an interactive bulletin board or in a learning cen
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Economics Profits and Losses Manage a Musical Production Grades 3-6
Economics Profits and Losses Manage a Musical Production
This unit takes approximately 4 class periods to complete. Students create flyers, tickets, and manage marketing for a mock theater production. Students work in cooperative learning groups, or it can be adapted for individuals. Assessment data sheet is provided.
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3rd - 6th
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