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Critical thinking unit plans for staff
Hypothetical Questions | Visual Writing Prompts | What would you do? Icebreakers
Following the wild popularity of the Visual Writing Prompts Bundle comes HYPOTHETICAL VISUAL ICE BREAKERS AND OPINION PROMPTS for 2024. This FUN writing resource is evergreen with proven success with struggling or reluctant writers and an excellent ICEBREAKER for students and staff.The resource is broken into five unique areas⭐ What If?⭐ Icebreakers⭐ Would you rather? ⭐ Hmmm??? That's a tough one⭐ Tough questions for young adults.Everything is entirely EDITABLE with absolutely "NO PREP REQUIRE
Grades:
4th - 9th, Staff
An introduction to 3D Printing
Includes: PowerPoint, 3D printing videos, 3D printing examples, 10 week program, rubric, worksheets, 3D printer anatomy, safety tips and more
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Staff
Teacher Guide to Minecraft for Education!! Bundle
This product will teach you all you need to know about using Minecraft Education in the classroom. Each module focuses on a specific aspect of Minecraft, and includes lesson plans, mcWorld files, and examples of how to use them. This bundle is to teach teachers how to use Minecraft in an education setting. Once you have completed the modules you will then have the knowledge to use Minecraft Education in the classroom with confidence!Module A - Placing Your First Block:This module is designed to
Grades:
K - 12th, Staff
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Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit (Bundle)
This is a unit about teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) that can be expanded at the teacher's discretion to include a presentation and a paper that practices utilizing evidence, reasoning, and argument, or alternatively can also be collapsed into a mini-unit of just teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER). This unit can also be used to teach the concept of Line of Reasoning for the AP Lang and AP Seminar Classes. It is structured as an investigation for students to explore the murder of a
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit
This is the accompanying teaching sequence for the unit “Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery.” It includes a mystery to solve, all the evidence (which can be turned into manipulatives), rubrics for presentations and writing, teaching instructions, graphic organizers, and solutions. It does not include the "Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery" PowerPoint presentation which can be purchased separately or as part of a bundle.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Critical and Creative Thinking - Invention Unit Based on SCAMPER
I created and implemented this unit in a small group gifted and talented pull-out classroom. It could be done with advanced fourth or fifth graders. Parts of the unit may also be appropriate for independent enrichment.
The purpose of unit is to create new items from basic, common things by using divergent thinking. The students are taught the SCAMPER method to build off of their creative and critical thinking skills. I've included teacher notes, suggestions on discussion questions, useful links
Grades:
4th - 5th, Staff
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Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - Mini Mysteries
This is a mini unit on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes. It contains graphic organizers, five "mini" murder/mystery scenarios with original characters to solve, a rubric for a written portion, sentence stems to use for writing, and solutions. Students will be able to utilize close reading and critical thinking skills in order to solve the scenarios. Attached to the unit is the Presentation for CER (Claim Evi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Create Your Own Whodunit Mystery Unit! (Teaching CER and Line of Reasoning)
This is a set of instructions for educators to create their own Murder Mystery / Whodunit scenario for their students to solve. It comes with a set of instructions, planning sheets, optional blank clue cards, a glossary sheet to give to students, Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) organizers, and a CER Rubric for writing for students to use once the project is completed and given.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Gnome Swimmer
This is a bundle of three mini lessons on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, whodunit mysteries to solve with my original character, and the solutions. (Whodunit mysteries are also available to purchase separately.)
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Herpetologist Actor
This is a bundle of three mini lessons on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, whodunit mysteries to solve with my original character, and the solutions. (Whodunit mysteries are also available to purchase separately.)
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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DoNow Brain Scratchers
In class Do Nows, there are 30 slides (one marking period). There is a brain teaser, a visual puzzle, a logic puzzle, or an interesting thinking question on each slide.You can either use Google Classroom or download it as a PowerPoints and present/or assign it. You can edit the slides as well.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
STEAM: Coding Wristbands
Teach your students to code with physical items before they start coding digitally. Students will practice the engineering design process as they become coders. They'll learn how mistakes are beneficial, why language is so important, and how to use teamwork to maximize potential. This lesson is recommended for grades 2-12.
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Grades:
2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
...
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
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
...
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
...
STEAM: Longest Link Chain
The Longest Link STEAM activity can be completed in one, two, or three lessons. I recommend using it to practice teamwork, classroom behavior routines, and the engineering design process. This lesson can be used preK-grade 12. Includes the lesson steps for students and teacher, material list, and engineering design process worksheet.
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
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
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
...
Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - Power Point Presentation
This is the accompanying PowerPoint presentation for the unit “Teaching CER - Claim Evidence Reasoning: A Whodunit Mystery.” It includes a brief lecture on the concept of Claim Evidence Reasoning Model, instructions for students on how to do the activity , and abbreviated instructions for the activity from the unit for the teacher (no solutions). It does not include the "Teaching CER - Claim Evidence Reasoning: A Whodunit Mystery" unit teaching sequence which can be purchased separately.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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CCSS:
STEM Unit of Work - Sustainable Building (Inquiry Design)
This comprehensive Unit of Work uses Guided Inquiry Design and project based learning to immerse students in current sustainable building practices as well as endeavoring to find future solutions. Suited for 5th - 8th grade but can be differentiated to also suit younger or older students. This resources is utilized best when paired with the Inquiry Design Journal (see bundles) and BYOD arrangements and is already set up for classroom teachers to share the teaching journey with school librarians.
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3rd - 8th, Staff
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Teaching Line of Reasoning: A Whodunit Activity Unit
This is the accompanying teaching sequence for the unit “Teaching Line of Reasoning: A Whodunit Activity.” It includes all the evidence (which can be turned into manipulatives), rubrics, handouts, teaching instructions, graphic organizers, and solutions. It does not include the "Teaching Line of Reasoning: A Whodunit Activity" PowerPoint presentation which can be purchased separately or as part of a bundle.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Teaching Line of Reasoning: A Whodunit Activity Unit (Bundle)
Plants Inquiry Unit - Science - Environment - Planning - Experiments - IB PYP
In this 6-7 week Sharing the Planet (PYP) inquiry unit learners will discover how plants are key to the survival of our planet. Easily adapted to suit your own class/school, it includes: transdisciplinary theme, central idea, lines of inquiry, key concepts and questionsapproaches to learning (ATLs) and learner profile focusagency and action ideasassessment - before views, formative, summative, self-assessment and peer.detailed learning experiences and provocationsscience experimentsresources an
Grades:
1st - 6th, Staff
Forces & Motion Inquiry Plan & Engineering Tasks - Science - Design - IB PYP
This bundle includes:A 13 page 6-7 week inquiry unit plan How the World Works which integrates science and engineering/design. Easily adapted to suit your own class/school, it includes: transdisciplinary theme, central idea, lines of inquiry, key concepts and questionsapproaches to learning (ATLs) and learner profile focusagency and action ideasassessment - before views, formative, summative, self-assessment and peer.detailed learning experiences and provocationsscience experiments and engineer
Grades:
1st - 6th, Staff
NSTA STEM Curriculum PP
This PP presentation was created for a specific STEM curriculum called "Safe Racer." However, it is a great way to show student collaboration in order to develop a STEM product via a constructivist method. It can be an example of a science unit that will meet your grade level and state standards, and curriculum.Teachers may also use this PP as an example of how to develop their own PP that is efficient and applicable for their own science unit to present to students and even other coworkers.
Grades:
1st - 6th, Adult Education, Staff
Animals - Inquiry Unit Plan x - Science - STEM - Sharing the Planet - IB
In this 6-7 week Sharing the Planet (PYP) inquiry unit learners will discover how animals are key to the survival of our planet and ways they can support their survival. It can be easily adapted to suit your own class/school and includes: transdisciplinary theme, central idea, lines of inquiry, key concepts and questionsapproaches to learning (ATLs) and learner profile focusagency and action ideasassessment - before views, formative, summative, self-assessment and peer.detailed learning experie
Grades:
1st - 6th, Staff
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
...
The Brain and Mind Connection Enrichment Unit
This unit was created for gifted/talented pull out instruction for fourth grade but it also appropriate for gifted/talented pull out instruction for fifth grade.
The unit usually take 8-12 weeks in a pull out setting, adding in teacher supplemental activities with this document. The purpose of the unit is for young students to learn the basics of the anatomy of the brain, what is intelligence, what does intelligence look like, and the difference between the brain/mind.
I've enclosed a list of
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4th - 5th, Adult Education, Staff
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