62 results
Word problems Common Core RI.5.4 resources for Gifted and Talented
Who Would Win? Independent Animal Research Project- Digital or Non-Digital!
Now includes an editable Googles Slides option for students along with a printable option that can be sent to students digitally! Perfect for distance learning!My students LOVE books from Scholastic’s Who Would Win? series and I wanted an extension project that allowed them to research their own animals to create their own Who Would Win? book. The book is a total of 10 pages that include the following:Page 1- Title page showing the two animals and a picture of eachPage 2- Scientific name of the
Grades:
3rd - 5th
5th Grade Reading Projects, Enrichment For the Entire Year! PDF and Digital!
5th Grade Reading Enrichment Research Projects for the Entire Year! Thirty-two weekly non-fiction reading enrichment projects in which students research topics and then answer the follow-up questions. The questions, not only check for comprehension of the topic researched, but review common reading text structures such as author's purpose, tone, mood, theme, compare/contrast, plot, cause and effect and more. Aligned to most 5th grade reading curriculum including STAAR/CCSS. Great for early fini
Grades:
5th
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
Grades:
3rd - 9th, Adult Education
Inventions Unit and Inventors Project Based Learning - Process of Inventing
In this invention unit, I have included comprehensive invention activities which take students through the creative process of inventing. Each activity should be self-explanatory. Students use 21st century skills throughout the unit such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Students also learn about famous inventors and their inventions. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT UNIT FOR DIFFERENTIATION.IN THIS UNIT: 6 Warm - up activities which teach creativity, critical thinking, and problem solv
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Economics Vocabulary & Activity Packet NO PREP!
This activity packet can be used to introduce and review common economics concepts such as: scarcity, opportunity cost, goods, services, interdependence, profit, entrepreneur, consumer, and more. NO PREP! Just print and go!
Packet includes:
-- Economics Vocabulary Handout with definitions
-- Three (3) Vocabulary Practice Worksheets
-- Crafty Math: Calculating Profit Worksheet with kid-friendly examples
-- Business Problem-Solving Activity
-- Full-page Answer Keys for every activity
Kid-frie
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Winter Activities Reading Comprehension Writing Prompt Math February
Get ready for winter in your classroom with these high-interest ELA and math print and digital activities! These activities are perfect to use all season and will highly motivate your students.This bundle includes BOTH a printable and a digital Google Slidesâ„¢ version.Kindly Note: This set is a collection of winter resources from my shop. Please check to make sure you do not own these before purchasing. Have a question? Email and I am happy to help! thirdgradegiggles@gmail.comThis bundle includes
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
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
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ultimate STEM and STEAM Activities Bundle - Teacher's Top-Rated Resources
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
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Biography Activities - Task Cards & Choice Boards for Any Book
Dozens of biography activities come in two formats: task cards or choice boards. Each focuses on one informational text standard, as well as a higher order thinking skill (applying, analyzing, evaluating, or creating).Open the preview to take a closer look.They can be used with any biography: picture or chapter book, read-aloud or independently. You may pick and choose, ask students to specific tasks, or allow them to choose their own activities using the tic-tac-toe menus.All materials come in
Grades:
4th - 5th
Types:
Also included in:Â Biography Unit - Genre Study for Fourth and Fifth Grade Students
Math in Baseball-Level II: Word Problems & Fantasy Baseball Bundle-Lifetime Ed.
Baseball has been in America since the 18th century and fantasy baseball continues to grow in popularity year after year. Both are full of math!!!!! This fun and engaging product allows students to practice and reinforce math skills while learning about baseball, both real and fantasy.The first section, "Sportstistics: Baseball," enables students to examine 15 different ways that math is embedded into baseball, including home runs, stolen bases, wins, strikeouts, and player contracts.Each of t
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
7 Steps to Research Posters
A big focus in Common Core standards is "Comprehension and Collaboration". This means RESEARCH is becoming an integral part of classroom instruction. Whether it's independent, small group, or whole class, this model will help guide you and your students through the tricky research process!
These posters are aligned with the research process outlined in the IIM - Independent Investigation Method, but can used independently with any content area instruction.
The Independent Investigation Method
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
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
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages Writing Activities Math Games
Looking to get ready for the Christmas holiday season in your classroom? These high-interest ELA and math activities are perfect to use all December and will highly motivate and engage your students, even during the hectic holiday season!Kindly Note: These activities are Christmas-themed. If you are looking for winter-themed activities to use instead, please click HERE.This bundle includes nonfiction reading passages, persuasive letters to Santa project, a holiday poetry activity and bulletin bo
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
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
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
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
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Differentiation | Activities BUNDLE
National Parks Unit
Using technology students will research a National Park they have never visited and create a day to day itinerary through Google Maps and Google Slides. Assignments are suggested to go through Google Classroom; however, that is not required. This unit takes you through about 20-25 days worth of lessons and a suggested timeline for students to work on their project. Discussion questions are aligned with Depth and Complexity icons and content along with critical thinking lessons. Additional le
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
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
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
Christmas Math ELA Santa ESCAPE ROOM 5th Grade Enrichment Activities
This 5th grade Christmas escape room activity is a super fun and engaging way for students to practice math and reading skills during the holiday season! =The goal of this activity is to help Santa save Christmas and escape from the North Pole, so he can finally get to his vacation in sunny Florida!Begin by reading an entertaining storyline that explains how everything has gone wrong at the North Pole. It is your students' mission to help Santa find the tools he needs to fix all the problems. Un
Grades:
5th
Types:
Winter ELA & Math Activities Bundle Differentiated Prompts 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Unleash ultimate engagement with this differentiated Winter ELA and Math Activities Bundle designed to spark creativity & critical thinking while offering many winter bulletin board ideas. Immerse your students in a winter escape room adventure that seamlessly weaves in close reading & math skills while exploring 4 winter science topics. Ignite students passion with 16 opinion writing prompts and scaffolded graphic organizers that empower them to express their thoughts and perspective.
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Math in Football MEGA Bundle: Word Problems, Fantasy Football, Super Bowl Math
Are you ready for some football...and learning!!!!!This resource offers seven products in which students can learn, practice, and reinforce math skills through the most popular sport in our country, football. Boys and girls alike find these resources incredibly engaging!These resources not only meet a wide variety of Common Core math standards, but ELA and personal financial literacy (PFL) standards, as well. In this bundle pack you will receive the following seven resources:*Math in Football-
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Types:
ELA thematic unit spelling informational writing prompt main idea homophones
This resource has one longer reading passage, to build reading stamina, and reading response questions that are mostly open ended and standards based. The resource includes supplemental practice in homographs, main idea,  context clues and word meaning along with grammar and sentence structure. Can be used as sub plans and for enrichment. I try to touch on every domain:Informational Text: RI5.1, RI.4.1 RI5.2 RI.4.2, RI5.3, RL.4.3 Foundations: RF5.4aSpeaking and listening: SL5.4/SL4.4La
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
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
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
ELA Weekly Thematic Unit: Vernal Pools. Research prompt, gifted, homographs
This resource has one longer reading passage, to build reading stamina, and reading response questions that are mostly open ended and standards based. The resource includes supplemental practice in homographs, main idea, summarizing, inferencing, context clues and word meaning along with grammar and sentence structure. Can be used as sub plans and for enrichment. I try to touch on every domain:Informational Text: RI5.1, RI.4.1 RI5.2 RI.4.2, RI5.3, RL.4.3 Foundations: RF5.4aSpeaking and
Grades:
4th - 6th
Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Showing 1-24 of 62 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands