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Physics thematic unit plans for Microsoft Word and for Gifted and Talented
SPIES! A GATE Adventure 18+ Contact Hours - Challenging and Engaging!
Your students will ask to stay in from recess for this. It is the most popular unit I've taught in 32 years, and it is packed with challenging critical thinking.We imagine students are training at the school for spies: mini survivor challenges, mini crossbows, a jewel heist, footprint mysteries, memory games, cipher disks, case files, messages hidden in gel caps. This unit is STEM and critical thinking at its coolest and finest, and we’ve thrown in reading, speaking and listening, and a social-
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Gifted and Talented GATE WRITING COLLECTION 122 Pages
Get six highly rated GATE writing lesson bundles at 33% off individual purchases. This collection is packed with variety, creativity, challenge, and the Common Core.
See the big preview! Hours and hours of class instruction and engagement!
You'll get the following bundles adaptable from 3rd through 8th grade:
Road Trip Adventure Cross-Curricular Writing Journey: Students practice all sorts of writing from graphic design to narrative to expository as they journey across the USA and create p
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Toy Car Golf Math STEAM Design - Gifted and Talented GATE 2nd-4th 9 Hours
Engaging math and engineering with ramps and toy cars! Your students will go home and share the news about how absolutely cool school seems now. My mathematically gifted 2nd graders were VERY Challenged by this unit, and I would not hesitate to use it for 3rd grade GATE or in 4th grade as an enrichment for the whole class.Schoolhouse Rock Math: We’re using Zero My Hero and 5’s Multiplication to learn multiplication, repeated addition, and patterns to calculate areas of rectangles—a very advance
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
Origami Frog Obstacle Course Enrichment - Blended Learning Choice Board STEAM
Can you safely navigate your origami frog through the obstacle course?
The Frog Obstacle Course has elements of STEAM, blended learning, thematic units, and problem-based learning wrapped together to make something 100% so cool!
Here we have kid-built engineering, standards-based independent challenges, and hands-on learning adaptable for your class, grade level, or group.
But wait . . . you have to earn your spot on the “frogstacle course” by completing independent, standards-based activit
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
Kindergarten Bird-Themed Challenges for Gifted and Talented GATE - Storytelling
You’ll have loads of fun with this thematic “birds” bundle of lessons and activities. We address BEST PRACTICES for our youngest gifted and advanced learners with hand-on puzzles, storytelling, participatory reading, acting, humor, video, and improvisation. In the process, we will deliver two social emotional messages—one about teamwork, and one about diversity. So little time, and so much to do! That’s why we always, always, always engage and challenge students in critical thinking across the c
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K - 2nd
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CSI Time Travelers: A Gifted Unit
This is a 12-lesson unit for gifted 3rd-6th graders, designed to last one semester. It teaches the history of forensic science in a very hands-on and engaging way. Students track a criminal through history, but he keeps slipping away! The ancient forensic science techniques just aren't enough for keep up with this criminal. But when he reaches modern day and students can use modern day techniques, the criminal better watch out!The crimes occur in Medieval Times, the Wild West, and Modern Day New
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Primary GATE -- AIR! Active, Creative, Academic, and Hands-on!
I am always trying to figure out what to do with my little primary groups, and this unit was a definite hit with my kindergartners. It would work well with 1st grade too or the regular 2nd grade classroom. The full unit contains more than 2 hours of contact time.
It’s active, fun, and challenging for these little ones and seemed to have the right combination of “get up and move,” imagination, creativity, and “making” along with academic tasks.
We learn about four important properties of air
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Primary Sources Collection -- Complete Lessons with All You Need! 144 Pages
Best practices in history and 21st Century learning through primary sources, the Common Core, critical thinking, expository writing, public speaking, creative projects—they’re all here!THIS IS A VERY POPULAR, SOMEWHAT SMALLER, VERSION OF AN EVEN LARGER BUNDLE.You get five sets of bundled primary sources lessons—145 pages of lessons and materials in all—and a nice savings over buying the bundles individually. Each activity comes with explanations, guides, ready-to-print activity sheets, graphic
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4th - 12th
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26 Electricity Science - Combined CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 Lesson Plans Ne
⚡ Supercharge Your Classroom with Electricity Lesson Plans - CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 ⚡Explore the electrifying world of "Electricity" with our meticulously crafted lesson plans. These resources are designed to electrify learning experiences, offering a host of advantages for educators and students. Key Features: Comprehensive Syllabus Coverage: These lesson plans delve deep into the topic of electricity, ensuring a thorough understanding of the subject. Interactive Learning: Engage st
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5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Mars Landing Module STEM Challenge (Egg Drop) - Middle or High School Physics
This is a multi-step, usually multi-week Engineering Project that I did in 8th grade physics class for many years, and it was ALWAYS super fun and a highlight of the year. It accompanies a Physics Unit on Mass, Forces, Gravity, and KE & PE Energy, and is best to incorporate project into a 4-6 week unit. It can easily be adapted for grades 6-12, varying the concepts of physics that are expected to be demonstrated.The students design a "landing module" to theoretically land on Mars, while succ
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Grades:
7th - 10th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
23 Motion, forces and energy Science - Combined CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 L
⚙️ Unleash the World of Motion, Forces, and Energy - Lesson Plans for CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 ⚙️Dive into the captivating realm of "Motion, Forces, and Energy" with our meticulously crafted lesson plans. These comprehensive resources are your gateway to delivering engaging and effective lessons, propelling your students towards academic success.⏳ Key Features:⏳ Full Syllabus Coverage: Comprehensive lesson plans that encompass all essential topics.⏳ Interactive Activities: Engage stude
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
27 Nuclear physics Science - Combined CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 Lesson Plan
Dive into the Fascinating World of Nuclear Physics - CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 Welcome to a comprehensive collection of lesson plans covering the captivating topic of "Nuclear Physics." Our resources have been expertly crafted to illuminate this complex subject and offer a wide array of benefits for both educators and students.⚛️ Key Features:⚛️ In-Depth Syllabus Coverage: These lesson plans explore nuclear physics with precision, ensuring comprehensive syllabus coverage.⚛️ Interactive
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5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Who Was Galileo?" by Patricia Brennan Demuth Unit
This book tells about the life of Galileo who is consider the father of modern science. It talks about his early life, his discoveries/inventions, and his clashes with the church during the Renaissance.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, ind
Grades:
4th - 6th
25 Waves Science - Combined CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 Lesson Plans New Syl
Dive into the World of Waves - Lesson Plans for CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 Experience the fascinating world of "Waves" with our meticulously designed lesson plans. These resources are tailored to provide a comprehensive learning experience for both educators and students, offering numerous benefits.⏳ Key Features:⏳ Thorough Syllabus Coverage: These lesson plans comprehensively cover the topic of waves, ensuring a deep understanding of the subject matter.⏳ Interactive Learning: Engage st
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5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
"Go Set a Watchman" Thematic Literary Unit
"Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee is a sequel to "To Kill a Mockingbird." This unit should NOT be taught to students who have not yet read To Kill a Mockingbird either as part of this course or a previous one. This unit is intended for advanced students and accelerated courses--much of the reading is assigned outside of classroom time.
This unit loosely follows the CSU format for Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) modules and includes activities for unit background
Grades:
10th - 12th
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Also included in: "Go Set a Watchman" Bundle
Seat Belt Science Science Lab (seatbelt physics motion car crash force)
This is a 17 page "thematic" unit on Seat Belt Science. Has four labs in it. Takes over a week to do but probably under two weeks. I have actually used this packet for 3 years and has been updated each time. You must get the video: "Dynamics of a Crash" - this video can now be found on Youtube.
This is an old video but works great with several of the labs done in this unit. But you may use other video that shows a simulated car crash in slow motion. If you can not find this video all you need
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Rube Goldberg STEM Group Science Project - Middle School or High School
This is a multi-step, multi-week Rube Goldberg Group Project that I did in 7th grade for many years, and it was ALWAYS super fun and a highlight of the year. It accompanies a Physics Unit on Forces, Simple Machines, and Energy, and is best to incorporate into a 4-6 week unit. I can easily be adapted for grades 6-12, varying the concepts of physics that are expected to be demonstrated.The goal is to design and engineer a Rube Goldberg machine and present it to peers, other classes, or even the
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS3-5
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Engineering Unit
This document includes a bundle of extensive, detailed lessons regarding the field of engineering. Engineering careers are on the rise today. In order to promote interest in this field, the teacher will provide the students with multiple learning experiences in the areas of language, math, and science. Based upon the students’ unique learning styles and interest, students will engage in problem solving tasks, work cooperatively, and demonstrate individual creativity by developing personal, auth
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Holes: Digging Deeper into Novel - -- Symbolism, Irony and Plot Elements
Higher-level lessons and quizzes on the novel Holes... This is series of lessons on the novel Holes featuring higher-level elements. It contains lessons on Symbolism, Irony, and Plot elements; each lesson ties these terms specifically into examples from Holes. There is a student quiz or short writing assignment after each lesson that you can use as an assessment. Key is included. Holes by Louis Sachar is a fun mystery/adventure novel with lots of plot twists and turns, lots of humorous epi
Grades:
6th - 8th
24 Thermal physics Science - Combined CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 Lesson Plan
Discover the Marvels of Thermal Physics - Lesson Plans for CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 Embark on a captivating journey into the world of "Thermal Physics" with our comprehensive lesson plans. These resources are carefully designed to engage and empower both teachers and students, offering a wide array of advantages.⏳ Key Features:⏳ Comprehensive Syllabus Coverage: These lesson plans encompass all crucial topics, ensuring a deep understanding of thermal physics.⏳ Interactive Learning: Eng
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5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
March/Math Madness
This 7 lesson unit includes an interest inventory, pretest, learning centers, learning contract, and task cards. Students will use the NCAA Basketball Tournament to learn about data, graphing, probability, outlining/classifying, map skills, and more!
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Engineering Unit: Build an Earthquake Proof Structure
Students will love working in groups designing an earthquake proof structure. They will design and implement their design and after exposing the structure to the test, will enjoy evaluating weaknesses and then rebuilding and testing the improved designs. This unit can be adapted to various age levels to provide various challenges.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Text Set The Holocaust
This document can be used for a variety of purposes; it is a text set for the Holocaust. Teachers can use this as a springboard for ideas when completing a unit of study on the Holocaust in their classrooms. In addition, this can be used a guide for ordering texts for curriculum. This text set can even help you to organize literature circles or learning centers/stations in your classroom. This text set was written for an 8th grade classroom, but could be easily adapted for a 7th or 9th grade cla
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Grades:
7th - 9th, Higher Education, Staff
ESPERANTO (ZAMENHOF'S INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE)
This resource about the extra-easy international language Esperanto starts with basic vocabulary and a grammar sketch. Next there is a page of material for reading practice in the language. Finally there are ten worksheets in the form of fun word searches for helping to impart the vocabulary, photos accompanied by text in English, Esperanto, Spanish and French; and finally a Certificate Of Completion. One current estimation is that the language is known by up to 1.6 million people around the
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education
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