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Critical thinking teacher manuals under $5
Kindergarten Math Standard DOK Extension and Differentiation for Advanced/Gifted
Kindergarten Math Standard Extension Questions for DifferentiationHave you been stuck on how to differentiate math without just making it "harder"? When we ask Kindergarteners to add 44 + 55 instead of 4 + 5, it is not helping them develop critical thinking math skills - rather just learning a harder problem.This resource helps teachers go deeper with each standard, rather than jumping to 1st grade skills. Using depth of knowledge, this teacher resource has 4 example questions for each standard.
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K
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Also included in: Entire Gifted with Goldens TPT MATH Resources GROWING BUNDLE
STEAM Activity - Not A Stick: An Introduction to Engineering
Are you looking for a great STEM or STEAM activity for your classroom? This is my first STEM/STEAM activity in the “FULL STEAM AHEAD” series! I know that this product will help spark your students’ LOVE of STEM!
What Is the Purpose of This Activity?
Having a “Growth Mindset” is an important concept to help our students achieve. The ability to be comfortable to take chances and make mistakes is important to the growth of our learners and will stick with them into their adult lives. Along with t
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1st - 5th
STEM / STEAM Activity: Straw Rockets - A Look Into Aerospace Engineering
Are you looking for a great STEM or STEAM activity for your classroom? This is my second STEM/STEAM activity in the “FULL STEAM AHEAD” series! I know that this product will help spark your students’ LOVE of STEM!
My students had a blast with this as they got to learn about what an Aerospace Engineer does and actually become one! This product contains the following:
Presentation Slides Include:
1. A quick look at what an Aerospace Engineer does
2. Engineering/STEM Design Process Poster
3. Slid
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2nd - 5th
Nurturing Our Students Self-Worth and Self-Confidence
Keala Settle's incredible performance of the song "This is Me," from the hit movie "The Greatest Showman," is the inspiration to this complete unit of study teacher's guide, certain to help lift your students' self-esteem!This unit of study will guide you and your students through activities that promote critical thinking, reading comprehension and analysis, and build classroom community as well.Activities included in this guide-*Copy of the lyrics*Video links of two powerful performance of "Thi
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Coaching Our Students' Literacy Skills Through Inspirational Song Lyrics
"Thriller"- A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study
“Thriller” by Michael Jackson celebrates a classic nod to the imagination. This unit compliments students’ desire for something fun and light on the brink of Halloween, or simply in honor of their love for thrilling literature with which to “play.” In turn, they will engage in activities that develop comprehension, fluency, vocabulary enrichment and writing skills. Activities/Inclusion:Copy of the song lyricsLinks to learn the iconic danceSketch to stretch activityVocabulary enrichment activit
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday Song Lyric Analysis
Formative Assessment, Anecdotal Note Records, Observation Templates, Term Record
Anecdotal Note Records are an important Formative Assessment tool to document your students academic and personal development. They assist to inform your future planning and revision work, serve as evidence to enhance communication between families, and track and identify possible developments or delays in students skills. If you agree with this, then this resource is for you! This resource pack includes 10 pages of student Anecdotal Note Templates and 4 spreads of Term Records (in black and whi
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PreK - 6th
Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Quick-Flip Guide
This quick-flip guide is a helpful go-to if you are just getting started in understanding how Webb's Depth of Knowledge correlates to Common Core State Standards and your everyday classroom curriculum. Included are prompts that can get you started with implementing activities, as well as potential roles the students will take on during a DOK task. Links for resources used for this flipbook as well as additional resources are included if you want to dig a little deeper.
Just print (on cardstock
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Not Grade Specific
101 Math Questions to Stimulate Reasoning, Discussion, and Reflection
Good questions are the hallmark of an effective teacher. This 8 page file includes 101 math questions that extend students' thinking. Use these questions to:* focus students' thinking,* help students make connections,* stimulate mathematical thinking and discussion,* promote problem solving,* provide opportunities for reflection, and to* assess students' understanding.This is offered in two formats: a simple numbered list and also on cards to put on a ring as a handy reference while teaching.P
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3rd - 5th
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Learning Stories - Assessment & Documentation in Inquiry-Based Classes FDK
Learning Stories are an effective way to document learning in an inquiry-based classroom. They are perfect for full day kindergarten.They describe observations, explain the significance of the child's actions in terms of learning, give ideas to extend the learning and an opportunity for parents to respond.This is a great way to have evidence come conferences or report cards as well as really improving the home-school connection.Included in this package:✔️ One page guide explaining the purpose
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PreK - 1st
Teacher Binder- Teacher Evaluation based on OTES- Common Core-Ohio Teachers
Hi Teachers,
The OTES Binder (Ohio Teacher Evaluation System)/ Teacher Binder is a helpful tool to help you stay organized throughout the year. This 250 page binder will help you gather student assessments, data, sample work, and lessons to demonstrate a skilled domain or accomplished domain. This binder will help you organize data, student work samples, pre-assessments, learning targets, formative assessments, and student growth.
As the year progresses, I may need to add or change information
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
{EDITABLE} Lesson Plan: How to make Mind Maps
QR code is included and linked to a video with an overview of the lesson.
If you would like to teach how to create Mind Maps, but have no time to put a lesson together, than this I lesson plan is for you.
This product contains Lesson Plan with directions for the teacher, a sample of student-generated map, QR code with the lesson overview, copy of a possible mind map created during the lesson.
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- Come and See at https://mindmapmath.blogspot.com
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
Socratic Questioning Guide & Task Cards
The guide provides educators with comprehensive information on integrating Socratic questioning into their teaching approach. It includes the following key components:Introduction to Socratic Questioning:Definition and historical context.Importance of fostering critical thinking skills in elementary students.Principles of Socratic Questioning:Overview of the main types of Socratic questions (open-ended, probing, clarifying).Explanation of the Socratic method and how it encourages dialogue.Adapti
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3rd - 6th
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Florida Framework for Gifted Goal 1 Objective 2
The goal of this lesson is to empower elementary & middle school students to explore the essence of various academic fields by identifying and illustrating basic principles and foundational concepts. Through questioning, understanding, performing tasks, and accomplishing goals within assigned disciplines, students will actively engage in activities that foster critical thinking and interdisciplinary connections. By the end of the lesson, students should develop a deeper appreciation for the
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 1 Objectives 1-3
Florida Framework for Gifted Simulations Goal 1 Objective 3
In this engaging 3-hour lesson, elementary and middle school students will embark on an exploration of various academic fields, from science to literature, uncovering the unique characteristics and support structures within each discipline. The lesson begins with a lively discussion about different subjects, followed by small group assignments where students delve into specific subjects like history, math, or art. Using a mix of books and online resources, each group identifies the distinct skil
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 1 Objectives 1-3
How To Steal a Dog Literature Circle Guide
If you do literature circles or book studies with your students, then you'll be interested in this lit guide I created for the book How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O'Connor! This is a fantastic book about a young girl who experiences hardships, moral dilemma and friendships. For each chapter of the book, I created critical thinking questions for your students to answer along with some vocabulary words to reflect on as you go. The book's levels are: 4.4 Grade level, 700 Lexile, and 40 DRA. Enjoy!
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3rd - 6th
FAVRES - Assessment Report Template
The Functional Assessment of Verbal Reasoning and Executive Strategies (FAVRES) is a standardised assessment which assesses a client’s cognitive communication difficulties. The assessment was designed specifically for clients with an acquired brain injury.This resource is an assessment template which provides:Overview summary tablesSummary of each subtest Means and standard scores for each subtestThis resource is in powerpoint and is therefore easily editable.
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Thinking Strategies
Thinking Strategies: 45 Thinking Strategies to engage, enrich and empower the learning process.
These 45 creative and critical thinking strategies include teambuilding, problem-solving, risk-taking, RAFT, and so much more.
I have traveled to numerous districts, regional service centers, and state conventions training a multitude of teachers on how to apply these unique strategies to any content area or grade level. This introductory booklet will offer an explanation of the strategy, vario
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Not Grade Specific
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Bravery and Resilience-Super Mom-Chapter 2- Rey's Transcontinental Tale
Welcome to Chapter 2 of the teacher manual for Rey's Transcontinental Tale: From Panama to the United States. This chapter serves as a comprehensive resource designed to complement and reinforce the vocabulary introduced in the book. In addition to vocabulary reinforcement, this manual provides a range of creative activities and ideas aimed at helping students develop skills related to bravery and resilience.While it may not be feasible for teachers to cover every aspect of this manual within a
Grades:
6th - 8th
"Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston - Discussion + Essential Ques, Vocab, Author Info
In this quick teacher's guide for Hurston's short story are Analysis questions for activities such as Annotating, Discussions using Accountable Talk, Cooperative Learning Strategies such as Placemat or Character Analysis Tasks such as Mind Mirror.Also included is a Vocabulary Bank, Essential Questions to consider, as well as a formatted Hurston Biography with a short written response. You can have student participate in a Turn and Talk after completing and supplement with more historical context
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7th - 12th
Also included in: The African American Voice: Harlem Renaissance through the Civil Rights
The Ultimate Teacher's Guide To Smarter and Safer Kids Online
The Ultimate Teacher's Guide To Smarter and Safer Kids Online provides you with a framework and tools to explore and immerse yourself in these important digital literacy topics.Our students are absolutely bombarded with online content. Day in and day out. And while they’re immersed in this digital world from a very young age, they often don’t have the critical thinking skills to navigate it. The lack of these skills can negatively impact their self-esteem, mental health, future finances, and wor
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Not Grade Specific
Harkness Discussion Starter-Kit Resources
Looking to create a student-centered learning experience where students analyze important historical sources, develop critical, open-ended questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue to build a shared understanding? The Harkness Discussion, pioneered at Phillips Exeter Academy, takes the Socratic Seminar method teachers are familiar with and reduces the teacher to an observer and referee. By placing more of the onus of the discussion on students, they will take ownership of the discussion, allo
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9th - 12th
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Lego Club Month 1 "Foundations"
The first month of a 4 month series of Lego Club lesson plans. This is intended for a group to meet twice a month with each meeting lasting 90 minutes. You will need a copy of the book Lego Chain Reactions by KLUTZ to make the chain reaction machines as our club did but you could come up with your own design and create a unique chain reaction machine that fits your style.The lessons include links to youtube videos that we watched and fill-in-the-blank worksheets that go with those videos. There
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Not Grade Specific
Game Design Theory Booklet
Teaching students about game design theories and elements can be tricky, so this workbook approaches it visually, along with some inquiry-based learning, broken up with spatial diagrams and relevant visual examples. I found it highly effective in my senior classes before we began using Unity3D. The booklet covers game mechanics, challenges, story, technology, aesthetics, various types of powers, pacing, immersion, flow, consistency, growth, and many other gaming concepts that are important for s
Grades:
10th - 12th
Activities For Teaching History Skills
Our new eBook, Activities for Teaching History Skills, contains over 50 activity suggestions. Also included are lesson plan exemplars and completed examples of graphic organisers. This book will suit teachers of history students from ages 12 to 17.Here is the first paragraph of the introduction on why teaching history skills is so important in today's world:"Teaching history skills to students is an invaluable part of their education, offering far more than just a knowledge of dates and events.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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