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Instructional technology Common Core RI.5.4 resources for Gifted and Talented
The First Thanksgiving Webquest | Thanksgiving Reading and Writing Activities
Looking for an engaging way to integrate technology into your Thanksgiving lesson plan? Your students will love this Thanksgiving Webquest Activity! Whether you are in a 1:1 classroom or only have access to a couple of computers or tablets, this Thanksgiving activity is a winner! Students will use their technology, reading comprehension, and writing skills as they venture into the First Thanksgiving. In this Thanksgiving activity, students will use the Webquest to visit 5 websites about the Firs
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2nd - 5th
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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
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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
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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
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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
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3rd - 5th
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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
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
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Biography Unit - Genre Study for Fourth and Fifth Grade Students
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
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3rd - 6th
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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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4th Grade Task Cards BUNDLE with QR codes *Self-checking Centers - All subjects*
All subject 4th grade task cards with QR codes for self-checking centers (ALL subjects)! These 36+ sets of task cards with self-checking ▚ QR codes ▞ are bundled for yearlong centers, and the QR codes link to PHOTOS of the answers (not just text!). Having the task cards link to the correct answers gives students instant feedback, making this a perfect independent review & test prep center and frees the teacher up to work with small groups or individual students. :) The visuals take self-che
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3rd - 5th
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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
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: 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
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4th - 6th
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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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Elementary School (Grades K-5) ELA Digital Citizenship Bundle (PowerPoint)
With the ever-changing climate of teaching due to the pandemic, this resource is perfect for any educator who wants to teach digital citizenship through distance learning and for those who will teach in a hybrid and/or traditional setting who want to teach these life-long skills. This includes 38 technology lessons for grades K-5 students which consists of digital citizenship lessons based off of the standards and guidelines set forth by Common Sense Media. You can do this whole-class with your
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K - 5th
5th Grade ELA Technology Activities - Lesson 12: Clickbait Clues
Show your 5th Graders how to recognize the clues that lead to a website being considered clickbait on the Internet using the computer via Google Slides. This lesson is based on the standards and guidelines set by Common Sense Media. You can either do this through the teacher's copy or through Google Classroom as an assignment if your learners have school Google Accounts.
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5th
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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
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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
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4th - 6th
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SET 1 QR Version - STAR READY 5th Grade Reading Task Cards - STAAR /TEKS-aligned
#testprepsale*ALIGNED WITH MOST UPDATED ELAR TEKS!***WE’VE ADDED SET NUMBERS TO EACH TASK CARD TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN SETS.**You asked, and we listened! Because of the success customers had with our 3rd & 4th grade STAAR Wars Task Cards, we had multiple 5th grade teachers contact us, asking us to create 5th grade sets, too. So, we’re happy to finally introduce the first set of our new STAAR Wars 5th Grade Reading Task Cards!! Don’t wait until right before the end-of-year STAAR or other st
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5th
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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
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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
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5th - 12th
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ELA Thematic Unit, Informational Writing Prompt, Enrichment, Spelling, Test Prep
I wanted longer reading passages, to build reading stamina in preparation for testing. I created this resource for my students and added a review of the priority standards and supplemental practice in main idea, summarizing, inferencing, context clues and word meaning along with grammar and sentence structure. It can be used as sub plans and for enrichment in lower grades. I try to touch on every domain:Informational Text: RL5.1, RL.4.1 RL5.2 RL.4.2, RL5.3, RL.4.3 Foundations: RF5.4aSpea
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4th - 6th
ELA Informational Writing prompt, Chronology, Enrichment, Test Prep, Spelling
I wanted longer reading passages, to build reading stamina in preparation for testing. So I created this resource for my students and added review of the priority standards and supplemental practice in chronology, main idea, summarizing, inferencing, context clues and word meaning along with grammar and sentence structure. This packet is suitable for enrichment or for independent work stations. ***YOU CAN EARN MONEY for future TpT purchases when you leave feedback on a resource you purchas
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4th - 6th
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