Problem solving world languages lessons

Math, Measurement, Problem Solving

The Somos Curriculum is an acclaimed Proficiency-oriented, Comprehension-based Novice Spanish curriculum for Spanish 1 and 2. The Somos Curriculum for Novice Spanish makes teaching for proficiency easy. With step-by-step daily lesson plans, student printables, assessments, slideshows, and detailed learning objectives and alignments to national standards, The Somos Curriculum provides everything a teacher needs to fill 2 years of daily Spanish classes (50 minute periods) if you teach all lessons.

Subjects:

Spanish, World Language

Grades:

6th - 10th

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Lesson

Measurement Activities Project 2nd Grade, Nonstandard 1st Measuring Length Craft

Created by

The Primary Diary

In this robot measurement project, 2nd graders use a ruler to estimate and measure in inches and centimeters. 1st graders apply nonstandard measurement using cubes and paperclips. They'll answer measurement word problems to compare length or standard and metric measurement.This resource is meant for teachers who want to...- Increase engagement with hands-on measurement activities- Use math projects in their classroom to increase learning and FUN- Showcase student learning with a measurement art

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Grades:

1st - 2nd

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Projects, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

...

STEM Challenge Bucket Tower Problem-Solving Learning Activity Upper Elementary

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This unique and original STEM Activity features a bucket with the challenge to build a tower that will hold weight. It's an engaging student favorite and you will love the ready-made lab sheets and low prep. Students must also explain why their towers need a bucket. Imaginative answers are one of the high points of this challenge- along with seeing those creative bucket towers!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.➡️ Click here for the Easy Supplies 6-Pack bun

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM CHALLENGES ENTIRE YEAR 60 Projects, Planning Guide, and Posters

Somos 2 Curriculum for Intermediate Spanish (Original)

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Somos 2 is a Proficiency-oriented, Comprehension-based curriculum for emerging Intermediate learners of Spanish. It is designed to support teachers in the transition away from a traditional grammar-based syllabus to a more communicative approach to language teaching.LEARN MORE AT WWW.SOMOSCURRICULUM.COMEach lesson in this curriculum is designed to create opportunities for communication, largely in the form of exposure to communicatively-embedded input that is comprehensible, through reading (who

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Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Lesson

STEM Challenge Earthquake Resistant Structures Project- 3 Versions

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This STEM activity features an earthquake simulation with students building and shaking! You will love the shake tray instructions and ready-made lab sheets. This engineering project is one of our favorites! Your students will love building the structures and cheering when they remain standing. I include 3 different methods for the challenge.➡️ Click here to save 20% with a bundle including this resource and 2 more Earth challenges.NOTE: This resource contains many ways to complete this challeng

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Grades:

4th - 5th

Types:

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

, 4-ESS3-2

, 4-ESS3-1

Also included in: Earth Projects STEM Challenge Bundle Featuring Earthquake Structures

Build a Boat STEM Challenge featuring a Budget Activity

Created by

Basic Operations, Engineering, Problem Solving

This is a STEM challenge you must try! Students build a boat and test its ability to float. This activity also includes using a budget to "purchase" materials. It's a STEM project your students will love!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the Challenge?Students will design and build a boat! Using simple supplies you probably already have on hand, students choose which materials they wish to use. To make this even more challenging students have a sp

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Projects Building Models - Mazes, Boats, and Cars Challenges

Grammar In Context BUNDLE: Guided notes + Readings in Spanish

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This bundle includes 19 Grammar In Context lessons intended for students in Spanish Levels 1 and 2. All lessons feature brief guided notes in English followed by at least one Spanish-language reading that includes many instances of the pattern at hand plus activities that draw students' attention to the role it plays in creating meaning.This bundle includes the following lessons:GENERAL GRAMMAR:Subject pronouns Infinitives Direct object pronouns PRESENT INDICATIVE:-AR present indicative -ER pres

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Grades:

6th - 11th

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Lesson

STEM Popcorn Challenge - Problem-Solving & Volume Project - Measurement Activity

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It’s the Popcorn STEM Activity! This Easy Prep Challenge is one of my absolute favorites to use as an exploration into volume. This challenge has been tested with 2nd-5th graders and they all enjoy designing those containers to hold the popcorn. Inevitably, there will be gigantic containers. Please note: This challenge is available in money-saving bundles!➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % with STEM Volume Bundle➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % with STEM 6-Pack Math Skills Bundle➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % wit

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Challenges Volume BUNDLE featuring Problem-Solving & Math

Classroom Procedure & Routine Visuals for Preschool, Pre-k and Kindergarten

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Pulling your hair out by having to give the same directions over and over again to your preschoolers? You need Classroom Procedure Cards. ➡️ These visual cards teach your preschool, pre-k and kinder students the classroom procedures and routines, creating independence and saving your voice and sanity! Also, when your littles know what you expect, they are better able to rise to those expectations. Better behavior, for the win! Included in this Procedure Pack:*entering the classroom*move throu

Subjects:

Life Skills, Problem Solving, Specialty

Grades:

PreK - K

Types:

Also included in: Pre-K or Preschool Play-Based Curriculum with Lesson Plans, Circle Time, Centers

But It's Not My Fault! Responsibility and Problem Solving Lesson Plan

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Problem Solving, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning

Helping students to take responsibility for their actions and become better independent problem solvers is a big part of our role as educators! This companion to the book "But It's Not My Fault!" is an engaging way to do just that.*This lesson is also available as part of my Responsibility Lesson Plan Bundle.*Included in this resource:• Written lesson plan with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors and CASEL competencies, including discussion questions to use with the book• Blaming vs. problem solving s

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Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Also included in: Responsibility Lesson Plan Bundle

SOMOS Spanish 1 Units 1-5 BUNDLE

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This bundle contains Units 1-5 of the SOMOS curriculum from The Comprehensible Classroom and several supplemental readings and activities:Editable syllabusUnit 1: Dice Reading worksheet: Te presento a...Embedded Reading: “Me llamo Ronaldo”Unit 2: El encierro de toros / Camina y correUnit 2.5: La cumbia y la diversidad cultural de América LatinaColors worksheet and readingReading and communicative activity: ¿Qué te gusta?Unit 3: Cierra la puertaUnit 4: La UniversidadUnit 5: La corrida de torosUni

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Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

Conflict Resolution Lesson

Created by

Problem Solving, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning

This conflict resolution lesson is the perfect fit for teaching social problem-solving to middle and upper elementary students! It includes a slideshow to teach and model seven different strategies (have students act them out!), five worksheets, and 48 scenario cards to use in lots of different conflict resolution activities.How can you use these task cards? Here are some ideas!For scoot (Which choice/strategy would you use?)With movement-based practice activities like 'Ask-Ask-Switch or 'Mingle

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Grades:

2nd - 5th

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Also included in: Conflict Resolution Activities with Conflict Resolution Situation Cards

STEM Spaghetti Tower Challenge Problem-Solving Project

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Who knew a project using spaghetti could be so engaging and have easy prep for you? Students love this tower-building event with the unlikeliest of materials- spaghetti and one marshmallow. You will enjoy the ready-made lab sheets and the 4 different versions of this resource. ➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the challenge?Students will use raw spaghetti strands to build a structure that will hold weight at the top. There are 4 variations of this

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Challenges Tower Problem-Solving BUNDLE Set 1 featuring Index Card Towers

Cinco de Mayo Readings and activities for Spanish Class El Cinco de Mayo

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Ready to teach the REAL history of Cinco de Mayo to your students? These Cinco de Mayo lesson plans for Spanish classes combine authentic resources with Spanish language texts written for language learners, providing you with everything that you need to tackle this misunderstood holiday with your Spanish students.OR: GET THE DISTANCE LEARNING VERSION HERE!This 80-page/slide, Spanish-language cultural unit is designed for Spanish 1 students and beyond to learn about the history and traditions of

Subjects:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

RI.8.1

, RI.8.2

, RI.8.3

, RI.9-10.1

, RI.9-10.2

...

Choices and Consequences Lesson Plan and Activities

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Problem Solving, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning

Part of developing responsibility is understanding how choices have consequences, both good and bad. This lesson plan includes several activities to use with middle-upper elementary students to help them recognize the impact of their choices and become more responsible decision makers. Pick and choose which activities to use in your lesson or small group to meet the needs and levels of your students!*This lesson is also available as part of my Responsibility Lesson Plan Bundle.*This resource inc

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Also included in: Responsibility Lesson Plan Bundle

Gossip and Rumors Activity and Lesson

Created by

Problem Solving, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning

When your upper elementary or lower middle school students turn your school into a rumor mill… use this activity to help them squash the gossip! It's also a great companion activity to Julia Cook's "Rumor Has It", Madonna's "Mr. Peabody's Apples", or Liz Rosenberg's "What James Said" (specific discussion questions included for each of these stories). It's an SEL lesson or guidance lesson filled with relevant scenarios!This resource includes a set of 20 "What would you do?" gossip/rumor scenarios

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Back to School, Classroom Community, Spanish

Also included in: Positive Communication Activities for Group Counseling or Guidance Lessons

Spanish 1 Back to School Spanish Present Tense Super 7 High Frequency Verbs

Created by

Mis Clases Locas

Start your novice Spanish class with a unit focusing on the Super 7 present tense high-frequency verbs (es, tiene, le gusta, hay, está, va a, quiere). This is the perfect first unit of the year for back to school in Spanish class. This Spanish back to school unit 1 is an editable Google unit for novice CI Spanish classes. If you are new to comprehensible input and want the first unit for Spanish 1, this unit is for you. It works well for Spanish 1, middle school Spanish, exploratory Spanish, or

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Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

Also included in: Spanish Super 7 Verb Units - Comprehensible Input Present, Imperfect & Preterite

I-Statement Conflict Resolution No Prep Lesson

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Problem Solving, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning

Of all of the conflict resolution strategies, Talk it Out or I-Messages (I-Statements) are my absolute favorite. This animated and interactive PowerPoint is a no to low prep lesson for engaging your students and teaching them this skill! It is such an incredible tool in promoting a positive classroom climate, teaching problem solving, and developing healthy social skills. These are also an excellent part of a classroom using restorative practices because they provide students practice with affec

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Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

Also included in: Yearlong Social Emotional Learning Curriculum Bundle for K-5

Early Elementary Counseling: What Are Things I Can Control & I Can't Control

Created by

School Counseling Resource Junky

This activity teaches kids how to identify whether something is within their control or not, which can be useful for kids with anxiety, anger, lack of focus, motivation, or other social & emotional concerns. There are 3 separate sets of instructions for individual counseling, small groups, and developmental guidance lessons. Check out the preview to see a visual of the 3 different ways this resource can be used. The Cut and Paste activity is great for younger children, while the blank Circ

Subjects:

Problem Solving, School Counseling, Special Education

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

STEM Bubble Wand Design Challenge Science Problem-Solving Activity

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Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere! STEM students love bubbles! This STEM activity has elements of fun, but also a great design and building challenge. After exploring with bubbles students will design and test their own bubble wands! Watch them engineer the ultimate bubble with their bubble wands!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 6 projects.What is the challenge?This STEM Challenge will have your st

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Fun Challenge Bundle

STEM Basketball Goal Challenge Engaging Problem-Solving Sports Activity

Created by

Engineering, General Science, Problem Solving

Basketball Goals! This basketball goal and shooter is the most fun activity ever in the STEM lab! This challenge is perfect for fall sports but don't forget the great basketball tournament in March! Your students will love competing in this Basketball STEM Challenge! Teamwork at its best.➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the Challenge?In this challenge, students will:Design and build a basketball goal that must be the correct size to allow a ping p

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM MONTHLY BUNDLE 30 Challenges FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR

El Día de Muertos Day of the Dead Readings and more in Spanish

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Teach your students about El Día de Muertos--all in Spanish! These Day of the Dead lesson plans are the most popular and highest rated plans available on TpT. Here's why:These readings, slideshows, and additional activities will simultaneously share the joy of El Día de Muertos and continue your Novice Mid+ Spanish learners' progress toward language acquisition. There are enough plans for 5 days of lessons, depending on the length of your class periods. The plans includeA three-level embedded re

Subjects:

Cultural Activities, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Also included in: Day of the Dead BUNDLE - Spanish (El Día de Muertos) plus COCO

STEM Activity Elevators Challenge - A Simple Machine Project

Created by

Engineering, General Science, Problem Solving

Here's a fabulous STEM project with a focus on creating a cranking device. This STEM Activity features designing and building a working elevator! Great for October or any time of year! ➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM Challenge and 2 additional activities!Ideas for use:For Halloween, we have lifted small pumpkins, black kettles full of candy corn, and even apples. We have also tried Easter eggs! This challenge can be used at any time of the year! Try pumpkins for fall, apples in August, b

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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