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11th grade critical thinking homeschool curricula
You Be the Judge - analyzing Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights
It’s one thing to simply memorize the Bill of Rights; it’s quite another to actually understand how they apply in everyday life. Teaching the former gives students words but no understanding for what they mean; teaching the latter gives students practice in critical thinking as well as a deep appreciation for their basic rights as American citizens. It is, in effect, the ultimate lesson in civics.
This activity is designed to teach students the meaning and application of the Bill of Rights by h
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7th - 11th
Middle School 3D Art Paper Mache Bird Sculptures - Painted Recycled Art Lesson!
Painted Recycled Art for Middle School Art or a 3-D High School Art Unit! Easy Papier Mache Bird Sculptures! ⭐Papier Mache is a fun art project that can be made almost for free! An engaging 3-D Spring or Summer-themed Lesson or timely Mother's Day gift item! Cardinals and Winter Birds could be created as well!Cross-curricular science lesson! Bird Anatomy!Student-tested with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Students will have a great time making this easy-to-teach bird sculpture while learning about
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Paper Mache Sculpture Lesson BUNDLE! Middle School 3-D Art Project Ideas
Personalized Learning Project (Cap Stone) (Senior Project) (Independent Study)
An EDITABLE GOOGLE-DOC VERSION of this resource is included (on the last page). You can customize this resource. Then print or have students complete online as a Google Doc. FROM STUDENT MANUAL INTRODUCTION PAGE:What is the Personalized Learning Project, and what is its purpose?The Personalized Learning Project (PLP) is an independent learning project based on your interests. The PLP allows you to explore an area of interest and provides you with the opportunity to apply and demonstrate k
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8th - 12th
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The Fallacy Detective Bundle
The "Study Guide" resource uses the book's questions with supplemental discussion/questions. It covers all chapters(1-38) thoroughly.The "Writing and Thinking" resource has brief questions on chapters 4-37.This one though only needs the student to read the chapters. The book's questions are not used nor referred to, so it can stand alone.They both have different questions. I use one for homework and one for class time.They both supplement the text and stimulates discussion and comprehension.This
Grades:
6th - 12th
Did Pocahontas Save John Smith? An Investigation and Essay Activity
It’s a story familiar to every American child: John Smith, captured by Powhatan Indians, was about to have his head smashed in when suddenly the Chief’s daughter, Pocahontas, laid her head on his and begged her father not to kill Smith, thereby saving his life. But is it true?
The answer to that is simple: nobody really knows. In this activity, students will examine both sides of the question, analyze the arguments made for and against the veracity of Smith's story, and decide for themselves wh
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7th - 11th
Financial Math Bundle | Calculating Incomes - Overtime Pay and Allowances
Financial mathematics topics in ONE bundle!The bundle includes:1. Calculating Wages and Salaries Series A2. Calculating Wages and Salaries Series B3. Calculating Wages Involving Overtime Pay Series A4. Calculating Wages Involving Overtime Pay Series B5. Other Incomes - Commission, Royalty and Piecework Series A6. Extra Pay 1 (Bonuses and Incentives)7. Extra Pay 2 (Allowances)8. Extra Pay 3 (Holiday Pay)Other Financial Maths resources:Financial Math Lesson 1: Calculating Wages and Salaries Workbo
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9th - 12th
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[Moonlang] Sapiens (Yuval Harari) Comprehension Questions
The Ultimate Workbook for Sapiens by Yuval HarariAre you fascinated by the riveting history of humankind? Dive deeper into Yuval Harari's compelling masterpiece, "Sapiens," with our Workbook for Sapiens by Yuval Harari. This captivating 390-page workbook is designed to enhance your understanding of the provocative ideas explored in "Sapiens."Features:10 Open-Ended Questions per Chapter: Challenge your thinking with thought-provoking questions and find clarity with our suggested answers.Vocabular
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Think You Know Your Rights? A Bill of Rights critical thinking worksheet
It’s one thing to simply memorize the Bill of Rights; it’s quite another to actually understand how these Amendments apply in everyday life. Teaching the former gives students words but no understanding for what they mean; teaching the latter gives students practice in critical thinking as well as a deep appreciation for their basic rights as American citizens. It is, in effect, the ultimate lesson in civics.This worksheet is designed to teach students the meaning and application of the Bill of
Grades:
7th - 11th
Design Your Own Home - Architecture Unit
Students learn the basic stages of designing a house, from planning to final design, in this two week unit. Critical thinking plays a large role in this activity. The unit has a strong emphasis on the preliminary planning stages of designing a home: spaces that are necessary vs. those that are amenities; defining public vs. private spaces; room locations and relationships; and working within a square footage budget. Just as an architect does, students will develop a preliminary floor plan, refin
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6th - 12th
Surviving the Unknown (with Hatchet
A workbook to use with the anchor text, Hatchet. This workbook includes all the introduction activities, journals, supplemental activities, and assessment options.As students read Hatchet and follow Brian on his journey, they will also be on a journey to learn about what it means to survive, the importance of perseverance, and the roles that mindset, instinct, and luck play in one’s ability to survive. By the end of this unit, students will be able to apply these concepts not only to Brian’s exp
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Hatchet Unit BUNDLE
Social Studies - Graph and Chart Skills - Bundle
(13) One page worksheets of the following:Reading a Bar GraphReading a line GraphReading a Circle GraphReading a DiagramReading a FlowchartAnalyzing a PhotographAnalyzing ArtAnalyzing a Political CartoonReading a TimelineReading a TableReading a Climate GraphComparing Climate GraphsReading a Cartogram
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Survival Skills
This is a four part series that students will complete throughout Sections 3-6. The purpose of this series is to help students make meaningful connections to the text as well as help students build skills that could translate into real life experience. Each week students will learn a new survival skill and have the opportunity to practice it. It is important that you as the guardian supervise these activities accordingly and ensure the student is using safe practices. Students have access to all
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Wilderness Area Research Project
The Hatchet unit culminates with a research project that gives students the opportunity to demonstrate the survival skills and knowledge they learned throughout the unit. The project is broken down into eight components as to not overwhelm students as they get started. Throughout the project students will:Choose a wilderness locationDescribe the small game available for huntingDescribe the terrain Describe the climate in all four seasonsDescribe the large game available for huntingResearch the a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Questioning the Norm Workbook (with The Giver)
A workbook to use with the anchor text, The Giver. This workbook includes all the introduction activities, journals, supplemental activities, and assessment options.Annotation guide and instructions for annotating while reading the textJournals for before and after daily reading of The GiverReading Logs - an assignment that spans the entirety of the text, utilizing a research-based close reading strategy that improves reading comprehension and analytical skills. Grading rubric included.Understan
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: The Giver Unit BUNDLE
Microsoft Office: The Art Heist Edition - 18 PBL Projects
This Project-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum is a fun way to learn Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. This curriculum includes 18 projects. The projects are in a pdf file and also a docx file so you can edit the files. Also, you will be given access to 18 videos explaining each project, required files, and examples of each project. Project 1 (Word) - Selecting the ArtWord Skills includes:Creating TablesInserting GraphicsFormattingProject 2 (PowerPoint) - Selecting the ArtPowerPoint Skills
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Hatchet Journals (entry/exit tickets)
These can be used as an entry/exit ticket, or to have students access background knowledge before reading each chapter and then to process the reading once they have finished the chapter.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Everest Movie Guide (Hatchet unit)
Movies can provide powerful visuals to further enhance a student’s understanding of themes within a text. We’ve paired this unit with the movie Everest which is a film adaptation of the 1996 climbing expedition that is considered one of the most deadly days on Mt. Everest. Please note this movie is rated PG-13, and we strongly urge you to review the movie ahead of time and determine if it is appropriate. Your student will watch the film and take notes on the characters, what went wrong, and how
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Leader in me Student Grade Tracker
Have your students graph their grades for Quarters 1-4. As students enter their grades, every Monday, it will populate on the pre-made graph below. This can easily be screenshot and paired with my Lead Journal!
Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Student Journal, Goal/Grade Tracking, and Celebration Bundle
Gender, Race, + Violence (PPT)
This Editable Presentation includes:✓ 40 Animated PowerPoint Slides✓ Clear + Organized + Accessible ContentTopics: Gender + Violence ***TRIGGER WARNING: Issues of sexual assault***Implications of Gendered MediaNormalization of Violence Against WomenRelationship between mediated violence & real-life violence:Social Learning TheoryCognitive Development TheorySymbolic InteractionismPornographyFREE DIGITAL READING + Helpful Handout: May & Strickwerda, "Men in Groups: Collective Responsibilit
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Rubik Cube: Brain Learning and Math
Did you ever play with a Rubik's Cube? You are not alone! Over 350 million have been sold. It appears in over 15 movies too!
This lesson will teach you how to solve this puzzle. The 24 page packet comes with a link to a video so you can hear and see me walk you through the steps. An outline and explanation of how the brain is growing during the process and handouts for your students help engage them in a deeper understanding of the Rubik's Cube and several math terms. A certificate to award each
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4th - 12th
Folks, This Ain't Normal Unit BUNDLE
This product is the entire comprehensive text set for Joel Salatin’s Folks, This Aint Normal. Included in the workbook is everything your student will need, from start to finish. Activities include:Exploration of the interaction of politics and farmingIngredients web mini-research taskAcademic vocabularyTED Talk and accompanying activityOmnivore’s Dilemma, Silent Spring, and The Jungle excerpts and activitiesMini research taskExtensive botany projectArt analysis and accompanying activityNon-fict
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6th - 12th
Bible Escape Game: The Rogue Magi
A Bible Based Escape Game focusing on the birth of Christ and those that came to visit him. This unique escape games provide an engaging and interactive way to learn about the Bible and this familiar New Testament story. The puzzles are designed to draw on Biblical themes and concepts and require players to use their imagination and critical thinking skills to complete the game. What Players Will Learn: 1. Which nativity stories are Biblical versus simple tradition2. The significance of the gift
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
SEL/Digital Citizenship | Screen Time Audit Lesson for Middle and High School
Unlock a World of Responsible Tech Use with this Screen Time Lesson for Middle and High School Students!Empower your students with essential life skills through this thoughtfully crafted lesson plan focused on digital citizenship and social-emotional learning. Designed for both middle and high school levels, this screen time lesson is a comprehensive resource that addresses the critical aspects of digital well-being and responsible tech use.Middle School & High School-Friendly Lesson Plan: T
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9th - 12th
Exploring the American Food System Workbook (with Folks, This Ain't Normal)
A workbook to use with the anchor text, Folks, This Ain't Normal. This workbook includes all the introduction activities, journals, supplemental activities, and assessment options.Politics and farmingIngredients web mini-research taskAcademic vocabularyTED Talk and accompanying activityOmnivore’s Dilemma, Silent Spring and The Jungle excerpts and activitiesMini research taskExtensive botany projectArt analysis and accompanying activityNon-fiction articlesAnnotation Guide and instructions for ann
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Folks, This Ain't Normal Unit BUNDLE
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