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Ancient Greece - FULL UNIT
History, architecture, gods, goddesses, myths, monsters, art, Olympics, and more in this unit about Ancient Greece! For more awesome, free resources, visit the Gifted Guide website.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Salem Witch Trials - FULL UNIT
Unit on the Salem Witch Trials where students learn about the people and the town, create their own mock trial, compare trials from then to today, and come up with alternative solutions. Visit Gifted Guide for more awesome, free resources.
Grades:
4th - 10th
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Affective Unit for Gifted Learners
Developing Self-Understanding and
Resilience in Gifted Students:
A Unit for Upper Elementary and Secondary Gifted Learners, provides a series of lessons, each with a variety of group and independent activities, to assist teachers and specialists in gifted education in meeting the social and emotional needs of this special population of learners. Each lesson is centered around a common question of gifted students, such as "What is giftedness and what is it not?" and "How do I advocate for myself
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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Ancient Egyptian Mini-Unit
Here is a mini-unit on the Ancient Egyptians. It is a ZIP file that includes a PDF files of the following:
- A slideshow on the Ancient Egyptians (PDF not PowerPoint, but can still be viewed full screen)
- Includes information on
-How they looked
-What they did
-What they ate and produced
-What they believed
-The making of mummies
-Their writing
- Mehen, an Ancient Egyptian game
- A timeline of Ancient Egypt. (3 page pos
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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HEALTH & NUTRITION UNIT.Lesson Plan 1
LESSON 1 of complete Unit. Designed based on Differentiated Instruction, using learning styles, multiple intelligences among others. Ideal to use with Gifted Children.
Grades:
PreK - 1st
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The ABC's of Science Activity Pack FREEBIE
Do you have trouble finding the time to teach Science? Teach it the fun and easy way, a letter a week!This Science ABC unit is a fantastic way to incorporate a variety of topics in your classroom! Each letter of the alphabet has a different Science term associated with it and discusses the definition and interesting facts about that idea. Letters also incorporate critical thinking skills and creative writing by asking students to answer questions or write a short paragraph based on the Science i
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Bridges: An Engineering Design Unit Using Catchbook
This unit allows students to identify commonalities in the structure and function of various bridges, gain knowledge about different types of bridge structures, including beam, arch, suspension, truss, and cable-stayed bridges, familiarize themselves with the design features of Catchbook and design a bridge using design elements from existing bridges as discussed in previous lessons, collaborate with their group to create their final bridge design and determine what materials they will need to c
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Weebly Project for The Westing Game Novel
This is an outline of a project I did with my class while they read "The Westing Game" using Weebly. Each student created a website and used it to keep track of the characters, clues, settings, and chapter summaries. It was a very challenging project, but I believe the kids got a lot out of it. The doc also has the dates I used, but that is entirely up to your discretion.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Death By Scrabble: By Charlie Fish
Looking for a short story for your literature circle?
Charlie Fish has written a short story that will have readers talking! Who knew Scrabble could be a deadly game?
This story can be used to teach many literary elements.
Don't take my word for it.
Take the time to get familiar with Charlie Fish's "Death By Scrabble". You are sure to love it.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Multiple Intelligences Survey Unit
This unit provides an overview of the 9 Multiple Intelligences by allowing students to develop a greater level of metacognition. It includes an inventory that helps the students better understand their areas of strength, and one activity per intelligence to expose students to the variety of tasks that may play to their strengths or that may be outside of their comfort zones. Each activity is designed to take 20-30 minutes, including reflection time using a reflection form.
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
40 Week preschool-kindergarten curriculum
A full 40 week preschool-kindergarten curriculum map. Including supply lists, CVC and sight word reading lists, crafts and activities, practical life activities, letters, science, geography and math with hands on manipulative s to match each week. Why choose Border Wanderers kids curriculum over others?-Our guide is totally FREE-Fully scaffold-able for ages 2-6-Use year on year and adapt based on your child's age and skill level-Covers real topics without underestimating a child's intelligence.
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in: 34+ Weeks of Hands-on activities and curriculum
Renew the Zoo - FULL UNIT
Students get to learn everything about being a zookeeper in this unit where they update an outdated zoo to make it better for the animals. For more awesome, free units, go to the Gifted Guide website.
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Grades:
1st - 4th
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Planetary Experts
Differentiated solar system unit where students study individual planets,create a presentation, and present before the class. Leveled for below, on, and above grade level students. Project-based learning.
Includes examples products, grading guide, peer grading guide, student handout, organizers, etc.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Podcasting Unit and NPR Competition - FULL UNIT
I've created a slideshow for a podcasting unit with the NPR competition. For more awesome, free resources, visit the Gifted Guide website.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Engineering Design Process Unit Plan Using Catchbook - Teacher Packet
This is the Teacher Packet for the Engineering Design Process Unit Plan, designed to supplement activities as part of the design process of a competitive robotics program such as FIRST®, BEST(TM), or VEX®. This unit has a basic framework that can be customized for students in grades 3-12 and meets Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering Design topics.
This unit utilizes Catchbook by Siemens PLM Software. Catchbook is a 2D sketching tool available from the Apple App Store, Google Play
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Social and Emotional Lessons - FULL UNIT
16 lessons on various social and emotional topics made for gifted students in grades 1-2. For more awesome, free resources, check out the Gifted Guide website.
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Grades:
K - 4th
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Disney/ Pixar "Up" project based learning choices
Unit assessment on conception vs. reality examined through Disney/ Pixar's "Up". Includes different assessment types for different learning styles with 4 different options. All project-based learning. Choice board used to differentiate learning.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Gifted and Talented STEAM Unit - Global Studies - Alternative Energy
This project is a study of energy production in developed and developing countries and how people in these contexts gain access to energy in the form of electricity for small-scale use. Throughout the project, students will explore: Typical energy production and grid-based delivery of electricity in the United StatesThe production of energy via renewable sourcesThe application of small-scale electricity produced at the individual level via renewable sources in developing countriesFinal products
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Global STEAM Curriculum Bundle of 4 Units
Civil War readings: A Rebel Soldier's War
Sam Watkins survived four years of bloody combat during the American Civil War. This reading, and several others for sale, can be used as a basis for a variety of projects, including student-led skits.Very popular with my students for many years.The role of women on the frontier is also addressed in a little more detail.
Grades:
7th - 8th
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Recreational Sports Unit Plan (5th-8th P.E.)
Easy unit to implement to introduce lifetime sports that fall under the category of Recreational Sports and Activities
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Biography Literature Circle Unit - Middle School
A nonfiction unit on biographies can sometimes be a drag for students. By letting students choose their own biographies and giving them guidelines for a book on their reading level (i.e. Lexile) you can use this 6-week unit plan and still meet many ELA goals! It can be used for general classrooms with easy accommodations for the needs of diverse learners and can even be used with gifted pull-out. The "facilitator's checklist" highlights the ELA objectives students are working towards. This a
Grades:
7th - 8th
Graphic Organizer for Unit Planning
I hope this freebie graphic organizer comes in handy as you plan your next unit!
Included is 1 printable graphic organizer page as well as teacher notes on how I use this in my own planning.
Thank you for looking, and happy planning!
Copyright 2015 by Pamela J. Wendt of Hedgehog Reader
Grades:
K - 6th
Podcasting Unit 2 - FULL UNIT
This is another podcasting slideshow and unit I created for the NPR competition for my second year working with kids on it. Find more awesome, free resources at the Gifted Guide website.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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JBL: JOB-BASED LEARNING
Job-Based Learning is usually taken to mean learning the job specific skills and knowledge by doing the job. The learning happens in real time and may be indistinguishable from the performance of the work to which it is intended to contribute.
This Resource Covers:
1. Meaning of JBL
2. JBL Synonyms
3. CAREERS Acronym
4. JBL Benefits
5. JBL Myths
6. JBL Types
7. JBL Resources
MORE PRODUCTS BY THE AUTHOR:
* PREPOSITIONS
* PHRASES
* CLAUSES
* ADJECTIVES
* CONNECTIVES
* LETTER WRITING
* PROSE CO
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Not Grade Specific
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