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Critical thinking service learning resources for Gifted and Talented
STEM Problem Solving Service Learning Project
Help your students to think critically, develop good character traits, improve our world, and create heartfelt persuasive writing using the 8 components of this project:
Inspirational Quotes
Random Acts of Kindness
Kids Improving Our World Research Project
STEAM Project - Identifying a Real World Problem and working on a Solution
Online Giving Challenge
Oral Presentation
Carousel Presentations & Scavenger Hunt
Comparing Themes with "A Dolphin's Tale
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Service Learning Project - Research and Planning Organizers
"Be the change you want to see in the world" - GhandiThis is a powerful quote. Inspiring someone to not just sit and dream, but to take action. However, for many people (adults and students alike) it is not that simple. While the dream may be there, the plan is difficult to organize.I began doing one service learning project a year because my students were so dedicated to their passions. From animals to women's safety to literacy, each student was able to focus on something that was importan
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Project Based Learning: Create Your Own School Carnival
Project Based Learning: Create Your Own School Carnival provides activities for students to create a school wide event for parents and families to enjoy. If the school does not have the actual carnival (end product), using the guide will help students create and present the project.
This packet focuses on critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and student engagement.
Here is a complete list of items. However, please check out the preview to see if it fits the needs of your classro
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Community Service Passion Project
Are you in charge of organizing a community service project for your students or school community? ****************************************************************************************************************Would you like your students to connect their passions with community groups and service? ****************************************************************************************************************This Step by step guide will allow your students to combine their passions with local c
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Gobierno Estudiantil - Emprendiendo Juntos (Planeación Didáctica + Recursos)
¡"Gobierno Estudiantil - Emprendiendo Juntos", un proyecto educativo interactivo diseñado para transformar el salón de clases en un laboratorio de aprendizaje práctico! Este proyecto innovador aborda múltiples campos formativos, fomentando habilidades cruciales como liderazgo, emprendimiento, pensamiento crítico y trabajo en equipo.Características Destacadas:Simulación de Gobierno del Aula: Los estudiantes asumen roles de secretarios de gobierno, cada uno liderando una secretaría (Cultura, Econo
Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE: Todos los Recursos (Español)
Social Justice Activities on Identity, Privilege, and Intersectionality
These printable resources are to be used as handouts, exercises, and worksheet for facilitating discussions on identity, privilege, and intersectionality. These materials were used by grades 5 - 8 in a social justice education class. Identities and privilege are excellent starting blocks for discussing social justice topics.
Included:
- 4 definitions of what makes up identity
- 7 puzzle pieces of identity (Age, Gender, Ethnicity, Nationality, Religion, Language, Ability)
- Scenarios highlight
Grades:
5th - 10th
The Blind Side: Movie Analysis
We all must admit that kids love movies. A movie analysis is an effective educational strategy that influences the building of a culturally diverse community that does not limit itself to the classroom and traditional classroom resources. When the classroom becomes the community, learners are empowered and higher levels of critical thinking are reached. Nothing is more effective than the study of the many issues in The Blind Side. Various activities are included in this package, including a proj
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Executive Functioning Skills PowerPoint
What are executive functioning skills? Defines and explains how these critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential to managing daily tasks, how they help us plan and manage time, control our emotions, organize, self-monitor, remember details, switch focus, and initiate new projects. These executive functions may be impaired in children with ADD and ADHD, but they can and should be taught. Includes strategies to use when teaching children to improve their executive functioning skill
Grades:
5th - 8th, Staff
Community Engagement Action Plan: Empowering Students Through Service Learning!
Empower your high school students to make a positive impact in their community with this community engagement action plan lesson! As an experienced educator, I understand the importance of providing students with opportunities to engage in meaningful service learning experiences.This lesson is designed to achieve clear learning objectives and address essential questions while guiding students through the process of getting involved in their community. Through interactive discussions and collabor
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Stress Less, Live More: Strategies for a Balanced Life
"Stress Less, Live More: Strategies for a Balanced Life" is your guide to a life of tranquility and fulfillment. In this insightful book, you'll embark on a transformative journey toward a life less burdened by stress and more enriched by joy. Packed with practical advice, expert insights, personal anecdotes, and scientific evidence, it offers a holistic approach to stress management. You'll explore the art of mindfulness, effective time management, emotional resilience, and much more. With each
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
TRASH TO TREASURE Trash & Recycling STEAM Unit
This 16-page, 6-hour (more or less...easily adjustable) STEAM unit includes lesson plans, hand outs, parent notes, criteria sheets, and examples for 4 hands-on activities related to trash and recycling!Activities include:Collect trash from outside or around the school to create a Trash Ball. Hypothesize how big the ball will be. Then compare/contrast the balls from different classrooms, grades, areas, etc.Make paper from paper scraps!Design Recycling Posters to put around the schoolCreate Tras
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Character Education Ethical Dilemmas
Engage Students with Thought-Provoking Ethical DilemmasDescription: Elevate your classroom discussions and foster critical thinking skills with this comprehensive collection of 102 ethical dilemmas meticulously crafted for high school students. Designed as a versatile bell work resource, each slide presents a compelling ethical scenario accompanied by thought-provoking questions, encouraging students to delve deep into moral reasoning and character exploration.Key Features:Wide Range of Dilemmas
Grades:
8th - 12th
TED Talk: Special Olympics Matthew Williams · Google Link · Remote Learning
This 3 page analysis allows students to dig deeper into the inspiring and engaging TED Talk, "Special Olympics Let Me Be Myself - A Champion," by Matthew Williams, through discussion questions, quote analysis, and vocabulary.TED Talk Description: How much do you know about intellectual disabilities? Special Olympics champion and ambassador Matthew Williams is proof that athletic competition and the camaraderie it fosters can transform lives, both on and off the field. Together with his fellow a
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Service Learning- A Complete Guide!
This set is your complete guide to start and complete service learning projects in your class!
This set includes:
Directions for how to implement, teach, and guide service learning.
Graphic organizer pages for every step of the process for your students.
Assessments and grading rubrics.
Inspirational ideas and an example list of projects I've completed with my students!
Grades:
2nd - 9th
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The Issue of Child Labor: The Labor Behind the Label
Looking for a current event? A global issue captured in today's headlines? A way to make a difference through community service? An issue that will inspire and bring out the best in your students? THE ISSUE OF CHILD LABOR: THE LABOR BEHIND THE LABEL is the answer.This unit puts students on the front line of this compelling and real world problem. They investigate this issue with a focus on "The Big Picture" and on the clothing, toy, carpet, and chocolate industries. They become activists by w
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Identity Tree
This exercise helps students identify elements of their personalities and their origins which in turn will help them identify the origins of any implicit biases they hold. They will use the information from their introspective look at their identities to put into practice identifying biases they hold when watching some carefully chosen videos. Includes a short teacher guide with my suggestions for leading the activity.This activity is meant to be a year-long work in progress that students revis
Grades:
5th - 12th
Leadership Legacy Project
Leaders are not remembered for their harsh words or moments of weakness but for what they leave behind for others to continue. Some leave behind an impact on people and others leave behind an event that carries on for many years. This project is a perfect ending to a leadership unit. These passion projects are meant to draw out the best of your students, help them learn the skills of an action plan, one pager and presentation all while trying to make the world a better place. My students present
Grades:
9th - 12th
Learner Profile IB - Greek version
Το προφίλ του μαθητή περιγράφει ένα ευρύ φάσμα ικανοτήτων και στάσεων που ξεπερνούν το πλαίσιο της ακαδημαϊκής επιτυχίας και βοηθούν όλα τα μέλη της σχολικής κοινότητας να μάθουν να σέβονται τον εαυτό τους, τους άλλους και τον κόσμο γύρω τους.The International Baccalaureate describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around th
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Blooms Taxonomy Critical Thinking Skills Posters
These posters break down Bloom's Taxonomy critical thinking skills. They display key words and concepts as well as key questions to help teach and apply those critical thinking skills in your classroom. Your students will be thinking outside the box.
Grades:
1st - 5th, Staff
Fortune Origami Acts of Kindness
These origami fortune tellers we loved as kids take on a positive spin! In this creative, fun way to inspire acts of kindness, kids will learn small acts of kindness that they can incorporate in their daily lives and share ideas of kindness with their friends and family. These small acts can brighten someone's day and add up to increasing their positivity.OR choose a blank template to have fun working on vocabulary, or a specific topic of your choosing. Contains 4 color templates with a blank te
Grades:
K - 12th
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$10,000 AWARDED Service-Learning Grant--Great Example to Help You Write Yours!
I wished I had an example of a grant to help me when I wrote this one. I searched and searched for a grant to use as an example; I had nothing to help me except for the county grant guru! I am proud of this and have received several since in the total amount of $11,500. I am so comfortable writing grants, I enjoy doing so as it feels like winning the lottery when awarded. I now help the county review grants.
Grades:
Staff
Placing the spoon. Cutlery placement.
Children should learn social etiquette. Restaurant etiquette is another knowledge that children should know. Let's learn about laying cutlery.
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Not Grade Specific
Helping the Homeless
This document includes a presentation as well as resources for a week's unit on how to help the homeless. Students will research ways to help the homeless, write letters to the homeless, and have a class fundraiser to collect money to make goodie bags for the homeless.Included:Helping the Homeless presentationStudent friendly note-taking sheet and websitesLetter templatesGoodie bag item ideasTally chart/pictograph template
Grades:
1st - 5th
In Case of Emergency Worksheet
Perfect for Fire Safety Week or other activities regarding knowing your address or phone number. Students can fill out this activity with important contact information in case of an emergency.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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