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Common Core RI.5.4 resources for Gifted and Talented under $5
PATRIOT DAY - SEPTEMBER 11 - "SIRIUS, THE HERO DOG OF 9/11" - NON-FICTION
From educator/author Hank Fellows: This 32 page children's book, with 25 child-friendly photos, is an ideal introduction to the facts and themes surrounding the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. This is the true story of "Sirius," the police patrol dog who died in the Twin Towers on 9-11-01. The story is told by "Sirius" in his own words, and also recounts his friendship with his police officer partner, David, who survived the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks. This book is currently
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3rd - 9th, Adult Education
Genius Hour Interactive Notebook Printable and Digital
Are you looking for a way to have your students participate in genius hour? This student interactive journal is the answer! It comes in two formats: printable and digital Google Slides. Students will use the Engineering Design Process to research a topic they are interested in. This can be used to guide whole class lessons or early finishers can work through the journal independently. Genius hour is a perfect way to offer engaging extensions in your classroom.What’s Included?Digital Student
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2nd - 5th
Beginning of Year Fun Activity Packet | GRADES 3-5 | Math ELA Teasers Puzzles
If you are anything like me, the back to school season is definitely the most stressful time of the year. It always feels like I am looking for a moment to get myself and my thoughts together, but I have 30 students who are in a new place with new people staring at me, looking for direction, instruction, and entertainment. If you are looking for activity worksheets that combine fun independent and partner activities, brain teasers, and engaging games and puzzles- look no further. I created this
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3rd - 5th
THOMAS EDISON ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board
EUREKA! YOU FOUND IT! A ready-to-go, time-saving discovery! Students will love researching and reporting on the life of Thomas Edison as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin bo
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3rd - 7th
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PAUL REVERE ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board Ideas
The British Are Coming! Forget "One if by land and two if by sea" and try these THREE engaging, time-saving activities. Students will love researching and reporting on the heroic life of Paul Revere as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-o
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3rd - 6th
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Harry Houdini Biography | Close Reading Passage | Depth and Complexity Activity
Get to know World Famous Illusionist and Magician, Harry Houdini!Did you know that Houdini passed away on Halloween, October 31, 1926? Many people still reflect on his achievements every year on that dayAs students read through the short biography, they will develop an appreciation for this intriguing man. They will learn about his early years all the way to his final days. Check out the preview for more detailed information.This workshop is 1 ½ + hours of enriching activities that can be comp
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Differentiation | Activities BUNDLE
STEAM Glider Prototype Engineering Challenge for Upper Elem Gifted and Talented
We use the engineering process for this open-ended design challenge. All semester, my GATE kids have been building different gliders from blueprints, direct instruction, specific materials with patterns, and even store-bought balsa wood fighter gliders.
Now it’s time for the real test!
Can students construct—limited to specific resources—a glider which meets the three guidelines in the rules? As a bonus, can students research and apply physics knowledge to their real-world prototyping challen
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3rd - 8th
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Growth Mindset Close Read
BACK TO SCHOOL MUST HAVE!You can tell your students about the growth mindset but you can motivate your students to use a growth mindset with this 5-day Close Read using a text about brain research. This product contains text-based questions and center extensions include Common Core standards and are aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy. Teacher directions for whole group and small group address numerous areas of an evaluation rubric. Links are provided for vi
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4th - 6th
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STEM Kid Constructions MINI-GLIDER Upper Elementary GATE
Got a couple extra classroom hours? Kids bouncing off the walls eager for a vacation or a sunny day? . . . what to do? This!!!!
This STEM unit can go JUST A COUPLE HOURS OR SEVERAL HOURS—you choose.
Easily built inside two hours, these cool little mini-gliders fly very well. They’re about 100 steps up from any paper glider plans you might see, but you won’t have to break your piggy bank to purchase materials even for a large class.
Not just fun and games here: this little unit addresses
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4th - 8th
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Summative Project Choice Boards
This is a summative project based learning choice board. With 9 different student choice options, students are able to create a project that showcases their reading comprehension, creativity, and interests. Projects include writing, filming, presenting, creating diorama and 3d models. Each project has a google slide page that describes the expectations. My 3rd and 4th GATE students love this project, and it is wonderful to provide them authentic opportunities to showcase their unique talents as
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3rd - 6th
STEAM STEM CATS, CATS, CATS Across the Curriculum for GATE
Shouldn’t your 21st Century classroom be just like today’s virtual world? In other words, shouldn’t it be full of cats?!
We’ve got reading cats. We’ve got writing cats. We’ve got poetry cats. We’ve got math cats. We’ve got science and engineering cats. We’ve got graphic design, art, critical thinking, and creativity cats. We’ve got all kinds of cats across the curriculum! There are 7 lessons in all here—representing 7 to 10 hours (maybe even more) of class time. They are appropriate fo
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3rd - 6th
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MERIWETHER LEWIS ACTIVITY 3 Hands-On Projects for the Lewis and Clark Expedition
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the adventurous life of Meriwether Lewis as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea BIOGRAPHY BUNDLE - 9 Projects - 30% OFF
Word Meanings & Idioms
You want to teach students to understand multiple word meanings and idioms but have not found a product that holds their interest. Teach Idioms and multi-meaning words with this powerpoint. Students must determine the meaning of a word from a given sentence. Next, students are introduced to idioms. At the end of the lesson, students are given sentences and asked to determine the meanings of the sentences. This lesson uses the gradual release format, which I added before my evaluation, to trigger
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3rd - 5th
WILLIAM CLARK BIOGRAPHY ACTIVITIES: 3 Projects — Lewis and Clark Expedition
A ready-to-go, time-saver! Students will love researching and reporting on the adventurous life of William Clark as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display.These rea
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea BIOGRAPHY BUNDLE - 9 Projects - 30% OFF
Question Cubes for Reading Informational Text based on Bloom's.
Differentiation Cubes for Informational Text:
These cubes are designed to make differentiation look the same, but serve the purpose of asking different questions based on the Bloom’s Taxonomy (thinking levels). The cubes that include Knowledge and Understanding also prompt students to think at the higher level as this is what is required through the Common Core. They would be excellent as a guide for small group or with help from reading volunteers or teachers. These would also work well at c
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3rd - 8th
Word Meanings in Written Expressions for The Promethean Board
You want to teach students to understand multiple word meanings and idioms but have not found a product that holds their interest. This PROMETHEAN BOARD flipchart introduces words that have multiple meanings. Students must determine the meaning of a word from a given sentence. Next, students are introduced to idioms. At the end of the lesson, students are given sentences and asked to determine the meanings of the sentences. I've revised this lesson in the gradual release format. I used it for my
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3rd - 5th
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THE SCIENCE OF SOUND: A STEM VOCABULARY WORD JUMBLE PUZZLE. MG, GRS.4-8
Students unscramble specific vocabulary pertaining to the science of sound. There are 18 words to decipher. Also, there is a hidden message to solve with an interesting discovery in science. An answer key is provided. This activity can be extended by having the students define each word specifically for a homework writing assignment. Thanks ever so much for visiting!
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4th - 8th, Staff
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Brain Visual Profile | Student Interest Activity| Brain Facts
Student Interest Brain Profile Activity is Interactive Whole Brain Learning! Easy to prep! ⭐️Students will learn about parts of the brain as they color and write in their interests relating to each part of the brain’s REAL functions. ⭐️ Easy to follow directions, allow students to take charge and lets teachers be facilitators to REAL Learning Connections. ⭐ Dare to Differentiate! Check Out MORE from WESTENWERKS⭐Brain Model | Whole Brain Learning| HalloweenPartner Cards | Picking Partners| Pairi
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Not Grade Specific
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NGSS:
4-LS1-2
Also included in: Brain Bundle | memory recall math, modeling, logic | Growth Mindset
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Puppet Show Video Lesson for the "Stopping Littering Starts With Me" Song!
Get ready for the most fun way ever to learn about not littering! Mr. Miller helps Ms. Laguna the Mermaid learn about littering and how to be socially responsible! The video lesson includes: vocabulary building, concepts about litter, littering and pollution; how to be socially responsible; a synchronous invitation for teachers to read their favorite theme-related trade book, and the complete "Stopping Littering Starts With Me" song and video! A comprehensive teacher's guide is included with a l
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: The "Stopping Littering Starts with Me!" MEGA BUNDLE!
Weather | Color By Code
Are you looking for a unique way to have your students practice weather vocabulary words that goes beyond traditional worksheets or flashcards? With this resource, students will engage with science vocabulary by answering multiple choice questions and coloring 6 different images using printable worksheets.Includes:6 printable multiple choice worksheets;6 printable color-by-code images;Answer keys.These activities can be used for independent work and/or partner work. These worksheets are aligned
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Weather Tools and Terms BUNDLE
COIN CONVENTION: GRADES 4-8, SOCIAL STUDIES/ ART
Principals, Lead Teachers, Social Studies & Art Teachers: This is a fun event to hold for your school! Hold a simulated coin convention for grades 4-8. Students create their own clay coin using ideas from the traits/ information on circulated coins. They must make up or create the details on their coin. They make up a nation, currency, year, profile, etc. They can insert a motto, as well. They will need a stylus or sharp pointed pen to write or inscribe in the clay. If student is unable to
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4th - 8th, Staff
Multiple Intelligences Challenge: Grow Your Word Power Smarts®
Power-Up your classroom with BYTES Power Smarts®! Challenge your students to strengthen their Word Power Smarts by choosing 5 or more activities to complete on the Grow Your Word Power Smarts activity sheet. BYTES Power Smarts® uses original art for its instructional materials – no clip art. We think your students will enjoy our unique characters. BYTES Power Smarts® instructional materials are designed by Kathy Hackett and Theresa Jackson who have over 55 years of combined teaching experien
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3rd - 6th
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