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Problem solving lessons for staff
Scratch Coding Introduction to Scratch Computer Science
Looking for a way to get your coding classes to actually understand and write their own code in Scratch, rather than just copy out code? This scratch lesson plan introduces students to programming in Scratch in a fun and creative way. Students are introduced to the Scratch interface as well as key terms. Students experiment with basic instructions and sequences in Scratch and learn to use Motion and Look commands. As students work through this material they build up their skills in programming.
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4th - 10th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Middle School Curriculum - Custom Bundle for Alicia
Critical Thinking Activity: Lost at Sea! PPT and Google Resources
Oh No! Pirates have attacked our small ship and now we are sinking!Your students will have to use critical thinking in order to be successful under pressure. Not only do they have to quickly choose 20 items to help them survive until help arrives, but they must learn how to persuade their partner to agree with them. What's Included?1. Original PowerPoint Presentation of "Lost at Sea! A Critical Thinking Activity!"2. Student Activity Sheet (pdf)3. NEW!! Link to Google Slides Presentation of "L
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Cooperative Learning Lessons
This collection of cooperative learning lessons will help you promote student autonomy and group work and will improve or establish a positive and encouraging classroom culture. Furthermore, these lessons will help you introduce cooperative learning to your students and help your students understand the philosophy of cooperative learning. These lessons are important to a teacher who wishes to implement cooperative learning in a classroom with students who are unfamiliar with cooperative learning
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4th - 10th, Staff
GIFTED AND TALENTED PROBLEM SOLVING #2
Gifted and talented classes usually have an abundance of educational materials for English, the arts and social studies, but very little for mathematics, critical thinking, and problem solving. “GIFTED AND TALENTED PROBLEM SOLVING #2” has 42 pages of activities specially designed to motivate and challenge your gifted-talented students. All of the activities involve mathematics, critical thinking and problem solving. This material can also be used in the regular classroom. Our students need to be
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5th - 12th, Staff
3D printing: Puzzle projects for classroom 3D design and printing
3D printing can be deeply satisfying, and the ultimate constructivist learning activity!It also encourages problem solving and creativity.And students love having something physical to show for their efforts.This lesson sequence has it all: collaboration, creativity, constructivism, reasoning and problem solving...and fun!In this project students form groups, investigate some classic manipulative logic puzzles, test them and then perfect their designs using simple and free 3D design software.Fin
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5th - 12th, Staff
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Spreadsheets Lesson Plans & Activities for Google Sheets - Computer Applications
This Grades 6-8 Google Sheets Bundle teaches youngsters the basic and intermediate skills of Sheets using several google sheets exercises. I have used the resources in my computer lab for 1 hour lessons per week and they have lasted for up to 10 weeks. The timing can alter depending on the ability level of the students completing the worksheets and activities. Topics in this bundle include: Introduction to Google SheetsCalculations in Google SheetsUnderstanding and Naming Cell references Use of
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6th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Middle School Curriculum - Custom Bundle for Alicia
REAL WORLD LIFE SKILLS Teach students how to change a flat tire
Overview It seems simple, but there are so many people in this world that do NOT know how to change a flat tire. It is critical to ensure students are aware of this important life skill in the event they experience this difficult situation. It can be a little scary, but if you are educated and well aware of the steps to change a flat tire, they will be well on their way to driving their car again. Student Objectives · Students will work together in groups of 3 and learn the steps on how to chan
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Basic Statistics Year Long Lesson Plan Bundle
Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey through the realm of statistics with our meticulously crafted nine-lesson plan designed to engage and captivate your students' minds. Each session is a vibrant exploration of statistical concepts, infused with excitement, interactivity, and depth. From introducing the basics of data analysis to delving into advanced techniques, our lessons are brimming with hands-on activities, animated discussions, and real-world applications that will ignite a passi
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11th - 12th, Staff
"Juice Box Bully" NO PREP Fiction Close Reading Plans - 4th-6th Grades
This close reading lesson plan for the week is perfect for back to school or whenever you need a refresh on bullying!
*Perfect for administrators to incorporate school wide! - Please purchase one for each classroom- this file is for one classroom use only.
Using the book, "Juice Box Bully" by Bob Sornson and Maria Dismonday, you will teach, through characters' actions, what bullying is, who the bystanders are, who the target is, and who the allies are. This lesson plan meets Reading Literatur
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4th - 6th, Staff
Asking Questions and Critical Thinking - Forming Inquiry / Research Questions
Help your students learn how to identify and ask higher-order thinking inquiry questions in class (science as well as other subject areas) and in life in general because this type of deep thinking promotes a richer classroom environment, critical thinking skills, and lifelong learning!
Getting students to think deeply about what they want to know and generating higher-order inquiry questions is a skill that often, in my experience, needs to be explicitly taught in order the help students from
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PreK - 9th, Staff
Find your Creativity: 40 Art Lessons to Explore, Learn, and Treasure
Find your Creativity: 40 Art Lessons to Explore, Learn, and TreasureForty art lessons that even a novice teacher can teach and students will love. Based on the elements of art, this workbook provides a simple and easy way for you to incorporate art and creativity in the general classroom. Art teachers appreciate the easy format (as time is always an issue) and the lessons are great for leaving with substitutes. When completed as a whole, this makes a wonderful keepsake for your parents, as they
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Grant Proposal
Grant Proposal: Grant Proposal on Team Building
Would you love to write a grant proposal but just can’t seem to get started? This winning proposal may be just what you need to jumpstart your students’ ability to work together in problem solving challenges. Building strong peer relationships is vital to each child's development. It is the arena in which they learn to make decisions, to lead or follow, to become considerate and loyal, and to recover from mistakes. This innovative unit of stu
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2nd - 8th, Staff
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3-Column Notes
Note-taking during the process of gathering research and information is an important skill to encourage in students, even at a young age. Giving students a graphic organizer like 3 Column-Notes will help to guide their note-taking. At the top of the first column, students can write “Questions I Have…”. At the top of the second column, students can write “Explanations”. At the top of the third column, students can write “My Conclusions/Observations”. Or, the three-columns can be used in any way
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
I CAN PRACTICE I-MESSAGES
This worksheet provides an interactive experience to allow the client or student an opportunity to practice identifying situations that lead to various emotions. It encourages positive and healthy communication skills along with practice being assertive in standing up for themselves.
***TO EXTEND DURATION=ROLE PLAY ONCE COMPLETED***
MENTAL HEALTH: COMMUNICATION, ASSERTIVENESS, COPING SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS
EDUCATION: SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNICATION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
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Behavioral training bundle ( google slides)
This is 3 google slide presentations on trainings for behavioral competence. Trainings include, increasing compliance with students, helping challenging behaviors, Data collection, and building relationships or repairing with students. This bundle includes APX. 5 hours worth of trainings. The slide shows should be used to help create the content of your trainings.
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Staff
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - SPECIAL CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - SPECIAL CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES are 50 pages of activities that can be used as instant lesson plans. Go to your computer and print off a special math or language arts problem solving activity for your classroom. If you are a substitute teacher who walks into a classroom with an inadequate lesson plan you will have a survival activity available for the students. These activities were selected from my work titled "GIFTED AND TALENTED PROBLEM SOLVING BOOKS #1 - #4".
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5th - 11th, Staff
STEAM, Engineering Design Process: Build A...
This multi-day unit focuses on creating a design or prototype to meet the needs of a specific group for a specific purpose. Learners will then practice the "Improve" step of the engineering design process as they learn they must alter one need of their design in the second part of the unit. This STEAM unit would work well for preK-adult learners, and could be used for professional development. The step by step instructions for teachers and students are included, as well as the prototype workshee
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
 ...
STEAM, Engineering Design Process: Building Challenge with Options
This STEAM lesson/ unit works for any grade level, including for professional development or higher education. Learners will work as engineers as they create a prototype to solve a problem. There are three different building challenges. You could use this lesson once where students choose which of the three they prefer, or assign to differentiate. You could also have students complete all three challenges over multiple days. Includes the step-by-step instructions for teachers and students, mater
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
 ...
STEAM, Engineering Design Process: Building Challenge
This 4-slide STEAM lesson/ unit focuses on the engineering design process, perseverance, and problem solving. Students will use a teamwork worksheet (included, which can be used for any future teamwork activities/ learning) and discussion to build a prototype to solve a problem. The entire lesson can be re-used with a different building challenge, or purchase my "building challenge with options" lesson.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
 ...
Innovation Design Thinking Methods for Education
The Innovation Design Thinking Methods for Education, Edition #3 (200+ pages) is for educators to utilize as they reframe lessons and units using the ChangeMaker Innovation Process™.  Different methods were written for each mode of the process for elementary school, middle school, and high schools students providing continuity and consistent language for an entire school. Edition #3 includes 20+ graphic organizers that coordinate with many of the method options, and ideas for assessment/feedback
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
STEAM: Amusement Park, Skate Park, School, Playground
Students will experience a STEAM Makerspace as they interact with their peers, or independently, to build an amusement park, skate park, school, or playground model. Great for Pre-K to adult learners.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
 ...
Coping Strategies Lesson
This teaches students about what coping strategies are and how to handle frustrating situations.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Critical Thinking Skills Mastery: Powerful Classroom Techniques - PowerPoint
Empower your students with essential critical thinking skills! This dynamic PowerPoint presentation provides a comprehensive overview of five highly effective critical thinking strategies: "The 5 Whys," Mind Mapping, The Muddiest Point, Reverse Brainstorming, and the Claim-Support-Question exercise.Designed with visual learners in mind, the presentation is perfect for interactive discussions, remote teaching, and in-person instruction. It's a must-have tool for educators looking to cultivate a p
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Unlock Intellectual Potential with 'Critical Thinking Skills Mastery Bundle'
Spreadsheet Skills Creating & Editing Charts for Google Sheets (Level: Advanced)
This Advanced Spreadsheet Skills Assignment for Google Sheets covers all the below topics. Students and teachers are expected to look and read through the slides in the presentation provided and then complete the advanced level assignment (which is scenario based).Not only are students expected to use their spreadsheet skills to complete this project, but they must use their skills to read through and understand scenario based worded problems before the attempt the given tasks.This project is pe
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8th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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