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Common Core RI.5.4 lessons for Gifted and Talented
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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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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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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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
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NFL Gameday Journalism - Lesson Plan Bundle
Throughout my eighteen-year teaching career, I’ve designed and implemented a program that motivates students to use nonfiction literacy strategies independently in an authentic way. Gameday Journalism is a fun transdisciplinary project that captivates your classroom audience while teaching Common Core standards in a unique way that will leave a lasting impression. Students will retain these skills and transfer them successfully to high achievement test scores!The program uses sports writing from
Grades:
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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