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Wax Museum Biography Research 3-5 CCSS Aligned with Differentiated Options

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Wax Museum Biography Research 3-5 CCSS Aligned with Differentiated Options

Engaging and ready-to-go project that provides excellent support to the history, writing, and literacy curriculum to engage students and motivate students for learning. Tie in black history / women’s history month, President’s Day, or created your theme for this wax museum. Students can write a 5 paragraph research report or the graphic organizer can be used in place of the report for differentiated instruction. Choose what you want and then print!

There are 6th-8th and 9th-12th versions available!
Wax Museum Biography Research 6-8 CCSS Aligned with Differentiated Options
Wax Museum Biography Research 9-12 CCSS Aligned with Differentiated Options

*3-5th Grade Common Core Aligned.
*You can choose with or without Common Core State Standards on your requirements page.
*There are reference choices for MLA, APA, and CMS formats.
*There are student choice, scene backdrop, and tri-fold versions as options for this project.
*Great for mixed or leveled classes to give students differentiated instruction.
*Requirements and guidelines are detailed and organized.
*Students know exactly what to research with the outline.
*Students will write a 5 paragraph research report.
*Gives students a choice for their character representation.
*Practical and easy to understand rubrics for teachers, parents, and students.
*Permission slip to inform parents.
*Easy scoring on a 10 points each category out of 100 points for the rubrics. Or the rubric totals up to 100 points.
*Zip folder contains 2 PDFs and 1 PowerPoint.
*Aligned with Common Core State Standards.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3-5.4,SL.3-5.5,SL.3-5.6, W3-5.2, W.3-5.7,W.3-5.8

The way I use it…
Students enjoy this project! This is a 2-3 month project. Each class is different and each year is different; therefore, I can’t do everything the same each time I teach the same subject. I give each student a three pronged folder with the packet inside. As I scaffold and model the information to my students, I have students write in the due dates. I make this an at-school project and have students keep their research folder in a designated location. Also, you can choose themes for your project such as children’s authors, presidents, Native Americans, American Revolution historical figures, American heroes, African Americans, famous people/Americans, scientists/inventors, composers, or historical figures from your state. The choice is yours!

Happy Teaching!
Sally

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Wednesday Weekly 5 Under $5 – 9/13/17

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMMON CORE FEATURED SELLERS HOLIDAYS Kindergarten LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MATH LESSONS PreKindergarten SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEST PREPARATION and tagged #9/11 #classroommanagement #ela #WW5U5 math on September 14, 2017 by Charlie Mirus

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Informational Text Set & Prompt – Skydiving (AIR & PARCC) – $2.00

By A Teacher’s Teacher

ELA/Writing; Grades 7-10

This three-passage text set is accompanied by an informational prompt regarding the topic of skydiving. It’s a perfect assignment to engage typically apathetic students, as well as those students who are typically successful in your classroom, while still relying on the skills of using the information in the text set. Modeled after AIR Testing, which is used in numerous states across the country, it would also fit well into a PARCC simulation. The text set, itself, is 5 pages long.

Multiplication by 6 and by 7 Interactive Powerpoint Scarecrows Theme – $4.50

By Learning Harbor Resources for Teachers

Math; Grade 3

Are you looking for PowerPoint interactive activities to use with 1 to 1 computer time, blended lessons, and more? Do you need a fun and engaging way for your students to practice multiplication? This Scarecrow themed Interactive Self-Correcting PowerPoint Slide Show with sound may be just what you need. This interactive PowerPoint activity addresses CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.B.5 Multiply and divide within 100. See more details on the product’s page to learn about this great affordable item!

Partner Ups! Cards for Partnering and Grouping Students – $3.50

By 2livNlearn

Classroom Management; All Grades

Group your students quickly and easily with these cards! There are a myriad of cards to choose from which can be used in multiple ways. Group in pairs or up to eight students at a time. Included are: Groups of two 21 pairs, Opposites groups of two 18 pairs, Groups of two 10 pairs, Groups of two 14 pairs, Groups of three 6 sets, Groups of four 4 sets and Groups of eight 40 sets. That makes a total of 320 different cards! Never have to worry about “randomly” grouping again!

September 11th Reading Comprehension – Informational Text Questions Foldable – $2.99

By Elsie’s Corner

Reading/Social Studies; Grades 3-5

Have students learn about September 11th with this informational text passage while also practicing their reading comprehension skills. Included in this product are the following: An Informational Text Passage entitled “The Attacks of September 11th,” A reading comprehension Assessment, Student Answer Sheet, Foldable for recording short response, Teacher Answer Key. and Foldable Directions (easy as could be! … no-prep required). See the full description on the item’s page for a sample video about this terrific product!

“El Grito” Mexican Independence – Reading & Comprehension Unit – Cultural SUB Plan – $2.50

By El Jaguar

Spanish; Not Grade Specific

This wonderful “El Grito “Cultural unit is the perfect way to celebrate Sept 16. Mexican Independence Day in your classroom. The unit addresses the history of the Father Hidalgo in Dolores and his legendary “Grito de Dolores” that started the Mexican Revolution. The unit also describes in detail the reenactment ceremonies done on Sept 15 every year in the Zocalo of Mexico by the President of Mexico. It is a fun unit with wonderful Word Searches both in Spanish and English to reinforce the reading and cognates. Finally a fun coloring activity can be used for Elementary students. You can do it as a class reading and then little ones can just have fun coloring the Sugar Skull on a bed of Roses and doing the English Word Search. See the item’s page for a full description of what is included for a great price!

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September Teacher Talk

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FREE LESSONS FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Kindergarten LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MATH LESSONS MISC. LESSONS PreKindergarten SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged #SeptemberTeacherTalk #TBI #classroommanagement #behaviortips #datause #digitalportfolios #TeacherTalk on September 11, 2017 by Deann Marin (updated on September 11, 2017)

Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

It’s September Teacher Talk Time…..Hopefully everyone is off to a great school year with the best classes ever. We have so many great tips and ideas for you from awesome educators. Be sure to take a look at what everyone has to say.

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The Magic of the Good Table
By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

What my students taught me about the magic of sitting at the good table. Their perception of what made this table the good one was a great life lesson for me!

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9/11 A Teachable Moment in History
By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

I remember September 11 as if it were yesterday. I woke up to a spectacular morning, not a cloud in the deep blue sky. The day was simply perfect. I went through my usual morning routine, got in my car and drove to work thinking about my class and the kind of day it would be. I arrived at school, went to my room to gather my thoughts and prepare for what was ahead. Soon my students began to trickle into homeroom, announcements over and Channel One, our news channel had ended. We had our morning meeting, switched classes and World History began.Today’s students didn’t experience this and it’s history to them. Many weren’t born yet and those that were, are too young to remember. It’s up to us to help them understand what happened that day and to never forget.
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Got Game? 3 Tips for Making Games Effective for Learning
By Tracy Willis of Wild Child Designs

Using games in the classroom is not a given for learning. Following three key teaching practice while using games WILL guarantee success! Check out the freebie, too!
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Building Amazing Digital Portfolios
By Lisa Robles of LisaTeachR’s Classroom

Would you like to start using digital mportfolios with your kids? Here is a short tutorial on creating and using them in your class with the new Google sites.
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3 easy ways to use data in your classroom
By Katie De Leon of A Basket Full of Apples by Katie

Do you use data in the classroom? Do you have your students use data? Using data can really help drive your instruction and help your students take ownership of their learning. There are many different ways that you can use data in your classroom.
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Increase the Good Behavior in Your Classroom
By Sally Hansen of Purposeful Plans

Classroom management must be under control before learning can take place. You can have the best idea for a lesson, but without successful classroom management, it will more than likely flop. A well-managed classroom is more productive and will keep you from getting frazzled later on in the school year.
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It’s football season again. How much do you know about Traumatic Brain
Injury?
By Susan Berkowitz of Susan Berkowitz

It’s football season again, and the start of driver’s ed. How much do you know about brain safety and how to educate kids with TBI?
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Teaching Newcomers Doesn’t Have To Be Stressful
By Rebecca Olsen of 2LivNlearn

Do you have a Newcomer or Non-English speaking student in your class? Don’t stress! Instead follow these tried and true steps for a smooth transition for you
both.
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Teach Kids to Listen the First Time
By Gini Musmanno of Reading Spotlight

As students progress through school, listening skills receive less instruction with each progressive year. Read about a format to help teach you kids to listen to you the first time!
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Patricia Polacco, The Wonderful Author
By Shana of The Thrill of Third Grade

Patricia Polacco is one of my all-time favorite children’s authors.
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Painless Problem Solving Daily Routine
By Greg and Cheryl Litton of Learning Resources for Teachers

Do you struggle with teaching problem solving? Wouldn’t it be great if your students were excited about problem solving every day? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your students thought problem solving was FUN?
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Assessment Shortcuts
By Michelle Webb of Those Who Love Teaching

Learn tips and tools to assess your students. Strategies for making authentic assessment part of your teaching.
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Apples or Oranges, Handwriting, Practice or Instruction?
By Thia Triggs of Print Path

Too often we as well-meaning parents or educators, because we want our children to be highly successful, skip steps and stages that children need. Understanding these key steps for children will help us to provide them with tools vital for written language skills and lifelong learning.
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I Love You California
By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching

I’m always surprised when my students seem to not know much about their city, let alone the state they live in. A terrific way to assess what your students know before you begin to teach geography is to ask them to draw their state and everything and anything they know about it. They are encouraged to label cities, attractions, bordering states, etc.
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Targeting High Achievers in Middle School Math
By Dr. Crystal Brown of Teaching to Change the World

In every classroom, there are students with varying levels of understanding regardless of the content. Teachers have a enormous task of reaching all those levels to help them meet or exceed the learning standards. Math is a subject that presents challenges for teachers to differentiate instruction.
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Remembering 9/11 A Teachable Moment in History

This entry was posted in 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs GRADE LEVELS LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged #9/11 #Remembering9/11 #teachablemonent #history #socrateslantern #lessonplan on September 9, 2017 by Deann Marin (updated on September 9, 2017)

At 9:20 we escorted our 6th graders to the gym for their P.E class, it was now our planning period. As is our usual custom, my partner and I went to the office to check our mailboxes. Unfortunately, this was not to be an ordinary day, I turned when I heard a loud explosion coming from the TV running in the office and was horrified by what I saw, it was the 2nd plane crashing into the World Trade Center. I felt as if I were in a nightmare, disbelief and terror filling my head. We both stood there speechless, unable to comprehend what our eyes were showing us. I called my husband and told him what had happened, he spent the day glued to the tv. Being a New Yorker for a good many years, he was affected deeply. To this day, he is unable to watch videos of that fateful day.

Today’s students didn’t experience this and it’s history to them. Many weren’t born yet and those that were, are too young to remember. It’s up to us to help them understand what happened that day and to never forget.

Without further adieu, here’s your 9/11 teachable moment lesson plan.

Objectives: Students will:

Share feelings, understanding & knowledge about 9/11
Clear up any misconceptions to improve their understanding
Write a questionnaire that they can use to interview an adult who remembers 9/11

Introduce lesson by having the class speak with their partner about something new and or good that has happened in their lives. Share with the class.
Find out if your class knows what anniversary is coming up. Many will know. Have a brief discussion about it.
Give each student the blank web diagram and have them free associate any words, ideas, images that come to them and write them in the empty boxes that are provided. Give them about 10-15 minutes or more.
Draw a circle on the board with September 11 written inside. Ask the class to share their free associations with you. Write each one on the board with lines leading to the center circle.
Clear up any wrong information for them. Ask if they have any questions.

Let them know that throughout history, major events have occurred, that have left a lasting impression on those who have lived through them and 9/11 was one of them. Reiterate that the majority of grown-ups will remember it vividly. You may also want to ask the class if they know anyone who was personally effected by this catastrophe.

Assignment: The kids will be reporters for t.v, a newspaper or the internet, and their task will be to interview an adult who lived through this event. They will come u p with at least 6-10 questions that require more than a yes or no answer. They may work with a partner, in class, to come up with questions.

Examples of the types of questions to ask:

How did you find out about the attacks and what were you doing at the time?
How did you feel about the attacks?
What are some of the pictures that have remained in your mind?
How did the rest of that day go for you?

As a group activity, choose the best questions, have them record them, and leave blank spaces between each one. Pick a student to interview you while the rest of the class takes notes. If you plan on doing this over a few days, you may want to type the questions yourself and give the kids two copies, one for notes during your interview, and the other to use for their homework assignment.

Finally, have your students participate in a ceremony of remembrance by having them share their interviews in class .

Evaluation and Culmination:

Have your class work in pairs to come up with at least one idea that they’ve learned from this activity.
Share with the class and discuss.
Encourage the kids to watch a 9/11 ceremony on t.v, or the internet.

One more idea for you. You can have the class turn these interviews into a 9/11 Remembrance Book and add some illustrations that they’ve made.

Here’s a link to web charts for you to use.

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Resource: http://www.morningsidecenter.org/teachable-moment/lessons/911-anniversary-teaching-guide

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “Lesson Plan for First Ladies Day in Court”

This entry was posted in 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on August 28, 2017 by Patrice Manchola (updated on August 21, 2017)

by Kathleen Applebee

3rd – 9th Grade

First Ladies Day in Court Lesson Plan
(included free with purchase of the First Ladies Day in Court script)This is part of the American History readers theater bundle 35 scripts, 100+ pages

Reader’s theater is a proven effective way to increase vocabulary, reading fluency and give students an authentic reason to read and reread material which boosts comprehension. This lesson plan accompanies the script First Ladies Day in Court and covers not only history, civics and economics standards but ties in with language arts.

Lesson plan includes goals, objectives, standards addressed, materials needed, introduction, activities, conclusion, a list of resources including internet resources, extensions and assessment.

Two rubrics are included to help you evaluate oral language skills and the book jacket assignment. Links to free interactive games related to the first 5 presidents help review and reinforce concepts.

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Editable City, State, Country, & Continent Travel Brochures-Checklists/Rubrics

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade MISC. LESSONS SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS on August 20, 2017 by Purposeful Plans (updated on August 17, 2017)

Editable City, State, Country, & Continent Travel Brochures-Checklists/Rubrics

This is a NO PREP activity! Students gain and apply skills by working to create a travel brochure. There are EditableTrifold Brochures, Rubrics, & Checklists available to customize. There is a checklist (self eval & peer edit), template, and rubric for the city (capitals), state, country, continent, and template brochures. The graphic organizers, postcards, speech outline, or website homepage drawing can be added to enhance or for differentiated instruction.

Included in this resource:
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✓Editable City Checklist, Brochure, & Rubric
✓Editable State Checklist, Brochure, & Rubric
✓Editable Country Checklist, Brochure, & Rubric
✓Editable Continent Checklist, Brochure, & Rubric
✓Editable Template Checklist, Brochure, & Rubric
✓Postcards (12 choices)
✓Internet Homepage
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✓Peer Evaluations
✓Alternate Rubric
✓Key Words
✓Graphic Organizers
✓Terms of Use
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*Great for mixed or leveled classes to give students differentiated instruction.
*Requirements and guidelines are detailed and organized.
*Students know exactly what to research with the outline.
*Practical and easy to understand rubrics for teachers, parents, and students.
*Zip folder contains 2 PDFs, 2 PPT, & 2 PPTX.

The way I use it…
Students enjoy this project! This is a 1-2 week project. As I scaffold and model the information to my students, I have students write in the due dates on the checklist. I make this an at-school project and have students keep their brochure in a designated location.

Lastly, there are additional resources such as the checklist, postcards, key word list, or graphic organizers that are available to meet student needs. The homepage and speech are optional activities that you can use with your students.

Happy Teaching!
Sally

FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “The Meaning of Duty: American Soldiers in War”

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 9th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on June 4, 2017 by Patrice Manchola (updated on May 29, 2017)

by Different Drummer Secondary Resources

9th – 12th Grade

Should all citizens be required to fight for their country? What does it mean to belong to a country that actively recruits for soldiers or forces them in the draft? What does this mean for the students in your class?

These questions are deep and require reflection. This activity is for high school students to think about what it might mean to be a soldier or called up to fight in the draft.

This can be used for any war or as a pre-war unit activity to get students thinking about what these soldiers endured and sacrificed for their country. I hope you and your students find it interesting and useful to start some poignant, respectful discussions about this topic.

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “US President Brain Breaks”

This entry was posted in 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade Kindergarten Presidents' Day SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on January 27, 2017 by Patrice Manchola (updated on January 26, 2017)

by The Primary Techie

Kindergarten – 6th Grade

This is a fun way to review presidents and get your kids up and movin’ at the same time. Choose movements for your kids to do as they say the name of each president – jumping jacks, punch out, and chair kicks are just a few ideas you can use. There are two speeds to choose from. With “click to advance”, you will control the speed. This is a good one to use if you want to discuss the presidents or just go slowly. If you choose this “auto advance”, transitions happen automatically. This is fun when you are doing the moves with your kids. Just start it and join in the fun!

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “Yellow Journalism and the Spanish-American War Project”

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 9th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on December 5, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on November 27, 2016)

by Room 311

9th – 12th Grade

This writing project is creative way to teach research skills to your high school U.S. history students as well as increase their knowledge of the Spanish-American War.

I used this project as a way to encourage research skills, creativity, and teamwork among the students in my class. While geared towards 11th and 12th grade history classes, this project could easily be adapted for 9th and 10th grade levels. This could also be used in homeschool curriculum. A rubric is included.
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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “Family Holiday Traditions”

This entry was posted in 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade Christmas SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on November 9, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on December 11, 2021)

by Caitlin Howald

1st – 4th Grade

I sent this form home with students to complete with their families. We used this to discuss all families are different and have different traditions. I had students share their traditions with the class. They were very excited to do so!

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “First Thanksgiving Lesson and Pop Up Book”

This entry was posted in 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS Thanksgiving and tagged free on October 14, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on October 9, 2016)

by Teaching Ideas For Those Who Love Teaching

2nd – 4th Grade

Have fun teaching your students about the first Thanksgiving between the Wampanoag Native Americans and the Pilgrims. Then allow your students to think about what they are grateful for this year. Finally, have your students create their own pop up books.

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October Teacher Talk

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMMON CORE FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Halloween HOME Kindergarten LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MATH LESSONS MISC. LESSONS PreKindergarten SCIENCE LESSONS SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS SPECIAL EDUCATION Thanksgiving Veteran's Day and tagged #Octoberteachertalk on October 10, 2016 by socrateslantern (updated on October 15, 2016)

Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

It’s BOO-tober and time for October Teacher Talk. Getting ready for Halloween and other Autumn holidays, you don’t want to miss this issue of Teacher Talk. So hurry on over to see what these creative educators have to say for this month.

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Journals: From a Kid’s Point of View

By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

Part one of a blog series about journaling, as told by fourth graders!

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BOO-Tober Time for Sensory Poetry

By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

It’s BOOtober and the perfect time to get those creative juices flowing in your 5-8 grade students. Fall is the perfect season for this. Can’t you just hear the rustling of leaves under your feet, or the howling wind as the days begin to grow colder. How about biting into that first crisp red apple of the season. I just love Macouns, my tongue waters as I think about the tart sweetness of my favorite fruit.

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BOO! MEOW! EEK! WHHOO! HA-HA-HA!

By Gini Musmanno of Reading Spotlight

The natural rhythm of songs and poetry enhances fluency, especially for beginning and struggling readings. Add fun with sound effects and then add even more fun by recording the results!

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Multiply the Fun

By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools

Combine task cards with QR code and students BEG to practice multiplication!

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Make Math FUN this Halloween!

By Sara Snyder of Snyder Classroom

Make Math FUN this Halloween with these engaging Math Riddles! Each problem corresponds to a letter that helps to solve the riddle at the bottom of the page. My students love these!

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3 Ways for AAC Users to Get their Game Face On

By Susan Berkowitz of Susan Berkowitz

If you’re looking for some fun and spooky Halloween activities for speech-language therapy, here are some ideas for you, and a free resource, too.

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Halloween STEM Challenge: Ghosts in the Graveyard

By Kerry Tracy of Kerry Tracy

Keep your kids engaged this Halloween with spooky STEM challenges!

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Pumpkin Themed Activities and Resources

By Alison Monk of the Literacy Garden

It’s that time of year again! Pumpkin mania!! Yes, I am also quite a fan of everything PUMPKIN. I love the soothing taste of a Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea or the delightful aroma of pumpkin scented soaps and air fragrances. And don’t forget the pumpkin roll with the cream cheese filling!!! So, now that you are drooling with me, how about some pumpkin ideas for your home and classroom?

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Math Routines to Boost Student Achievement

By Shametria Routt of The Routty Math Teacher

Check out four classroom routines that will allow you to use your time both effectively and efficiently, increase critical thinking skills, and boost student achievement at the same time. This series highlights four of my favorite routines: starters, number talks, math talks, and daily problem solving. These routines are tried and true and through this series I share how I made them work for me and my students in my own classroom.

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Positive Behavioral Supports for PreK Classrooms

By Thia Triggs of Print Path

As I began working on a new Visual Schedule project for PreK, I did a little digging into research-based practices to support positive behaviors in preschool classrooms. What did I find?

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Setting Up Captivating Stations

By Mary Moore of Moore Resources

As I was considering how to do these and captivate interest, I decided to utilize my new ‘math stations idea’ and create ” Colorful Captivating Station Bags”. To create these great engaging station bags….read more at MMooreEducationalResources.com/blog

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Be sure to visit the blog posts in the linky for more details about these awesome ideas for the month of October.

FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “Family Tree faces templates”

This entry was posted in 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade Kindergarten PreKindergarten SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on September 30, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on September 26, 2016)

by Reading with Mrs D

Pre-Kindergarten – 3rd Grade

This freebie I created for my first grade classroom has students picking faces for each member of their family and colouring/coloring them to match their hair, skin and eye colours/colors.

Student then print the family member names UNDER the faces and the family surname on the trunk.

ENJOY!

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “AINU (FREE, Language Series)”

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on September 22, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on September 11, 2016)

by J MASON EMERSON

5th – 12th Grade

This is a free item so far, so just click and get it. Ainu is a language mostly spoken in northern Japan. Some word searches have been included. More free language items will be added later so be looking for them and tell other friends. Feel free to suggest what the eventual price should be.

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “Ancient Maya Beauty Secrets”

This entry was posted in 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on September 21, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on September 11, 2016)

by Skool Aid Products

6th – 9th Grade

The ancient Maya were a complex and intriguing civilization. Even their beauty treatments set them apart from other civilizations. What did the ancient Maya consider beautiful and desirable, was it the same or similar to beauty standards in modern America? This presentation is geared towards getting students discussing and comparing the similarities and differences between us and the ancient Maya.

This 15 slide PowerPoint presentation has presenter’s notes included on 9 slides. Students compare and contrast Mayan beauty standards with their own and discuss the question “if pain and beauty really do go together.” Discussions and writing opportunities are built into the presentation. This entire presentation is a subsection of an in depth 230 slide thematic PowerPoint Unit presentation on Mesoamerican Civilization Thematic Unit PowerPoint Presentation with 157 slides of presenter’s notes. It covers the Olmec, Maya and the Aztec civilizations and is available for purchase on this site.
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15 slides
9 presenter’s notes
1 writing opportunity
1 type of graphic organizers
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2 class discussions
Common Core Standards: RI 7.1, RH 6-8.4, RH 6-8.7, SL 7.1, SL 7.2, WHST 6-8.1, WHST 6-8.10

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “Westward Expansion Review Game”

This entry was posted in 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on August 28, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on August 23, 2016)

by Love Learning

4th – 6th Grade

This PowerPoint game reviews:

~The Transcontinental Railroad
~Great Plains
~Cowboys and Miners
~Conflict with Native Americans
~Various Westward Expansion vocabulary words

The game correlates with the following lessons:

Westward Expansion Student Study Guide

Conflict with Native Americans

Westward Expansion – Pioneer Life

The Transcontinental Railroad

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “American Government, Election Day, and Presidents – FREEBIE! (sample)”

This entry was posted in 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on July 31, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on July 25, 2016)

by Cultivating Lifetime Learners

1st – 6th Grade

This Freebie is a fun and interactive learning experience to familiarize students with citizenship in the United States.

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “Ancient Greece: Minoan Frescoes”

This entry was posted in 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on July 4, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on July 1, 2016)

by Skool Aid Products

5th – 8th Grade

Minoan Frescoes is an excerpt from my presentation of Ancient Greece: The Minoan and Mycenae Civilizations

The Minoan language has yet to be deciphered and the main source of information on them is from their frescoes and artifacts. These frescoes give students an unparalleled opportunity to experience being archaeologists. So I put together a series of Minoan frescoes paired with guiding questions to lead the students on a journey of historic discovery. How do their observations stand up to those of archaeologists and historians? Try the sample in your classroom, the complete Minoan presentation is 173 slides and handouts and explores in depth the entire archaeological discovery by Sir Arthur Evans and new information unearthed since then. Your students will love it, and be highly engaged in this style of learning.

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Minoan Frescoes

Contents:
10 slides
T Chart for predictions

Teaching time:
about 1 class period

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “French Gothic Cathedral Tour Project”

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on July 1, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on June 27, 2016)

by Andy Runyan

7th – 12th Grade

This file is a MS Word document that outlines our French Gothic Cathedral Tour project in AP Art History. I have also used it in World History classes. Students are divided into groups and allowed to select a Gothic Cathedral.

We act as if we are going on a trip to France and each group has to convince the teacher that their building is the one to visit. Lots of fun and kids with an artistic side have a chance to create and show off their talents.

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Canada Themed No-Prep Printables for Literacy Review (and kids’ thoughts on Canada Day)

This entry was posted in 1st Grade 2nd Grade FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Kindergarten LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged 1st grade 2nd grade Canada Day end of the school year activities end of the year English Language Arts fun kindergarten No-Prep Printables on June 23, 2016 by That Fun Reading Teacher (updated on June 23, 2016)

Hello my friends! Here in Ontario, we have one week left of classes. At the end of the school year, I like to take some time to discuss Canada Day with my students. For the age group I teach, their perceptions of Canada Days past can be quite entertaining:

That Fun Reading Teacher's student - funny quote on Fireworks #kids say the #darndest things!

That Fun Reading Teacher's student's view of #Canada's beginning

Canada Day is clearly a memorable experience for even our youngest students, whether it be of fireworks, time with family or friends during the day. Whether we are retelling a story that we have read together, creating our own adventure, or discussing a personal experience, there is a logical sequence of events and words that match: first, then, finally (or whichever vocabulary you have decided to use!) (For a post about using the 3 part graphic organizer with young students, and a freebie, click here!)

Here is a fun Canada Day story that started orally with a reading buddy who helped sort out the three basic story parts before the pictures were drawn (and was duly thanked!)

Canada Read and Write and More - Graphic Organizer

These no-prep printables come from Canada Read and Write and More, the first set of what I have started to develop as a series. Here is the Canada themed and Canada Day writing paper:

Canada Day Read and Write and More writing paper sample

Canada Read and Write and More Writing Paper sample

My students enjoy ‘fun worksheets’ every so often. The literacy skills practice pages that are included so far are pictured below:

Canada Read and Write and More - syllables

Canada Read and Write and More - read and colour

Bonus Terry Fox and hockey colouring fact sheets for those early finishers!

Canada Day Read and Write and More - Terry Fox sample

Canada Day Read and Write and More - hockey sample

I will leave you with this freebie and links to money-saving bundles that include Canada Read and Write and More! Best wishes to all of you as you finish the school year, and Happy Canada Day!

P.S. Here’s a little ‘Aha’ moment from a pre-Canada Day conversation in my classroom about 19 years ago…no figurative language in kindergarten!

That Fun Reading Teacher's #AhaMoment on why not to use figurative language with #kindergarten students

Canada BINGO by That Fun Reading Teacher

Fun ideas for elementary students to learn about and celebrate Canada sq

FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “The Holocaust: Who Was Responsible? (Grades 8, 9, 10)”

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on June 5, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on June 2, 2016)

by Literary Sherri

8th – 12th Grade

Who Was Responsible for the Holocaust?
Common Core Aligned

Description:
When discussing the Holocaust, some people ask, “Where was God?” Others ask, “Where was man?” Among other reasons, we study the Holocaust so that it won’t happen again. We grapple with the questions of what caused the Holocaust and who is responsible so that we can prevent such tragedies from recurring. We say evil triumphs when good men do nothing. This critical-thinking activity, meant to be completed at the end of a unit of study on the Holocaust, prompts students to determine whether or not the Holocaust happened because good men did nothing.

Students determine who was responsible for the Holocaust and to what extent they are guilty of crimes against humanity then create a circle graph (or pie chart) in which they assign the person(s) responsible the percentage of responsibility they should bear for the Holocaust. Although students do not have to use every category, all percentages must add up to 100%.

The insights, sensitivity, compassion, and empathy students bring to your post-activity discussion will amaze you and make you feel secure in the capabilities of the next generation!

I have used this activity with huge success with eighth graders following our unit on“The Diary of Anne Frank” and “Night” by Elie Wiesel. Reminders that their work will be posted and should reflect their personal pride and respect for the topic at hand have always resulted in a thoughtful, meaningful display.

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Speech Evaluation with drop down boxes

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade HOME LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged Adult Education Assessments classroom forms English Language Arts history No Prep social studies on May 11, 2016 by teachingmadeeasy123

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Automated Comment Generator for SPEECHES

This document has been created to help teachers evaluate students during the speech evaluation. It is created in a Microsoft Word document so that you can easily modify it to suit your particular classroom needs. (You also have the option to copy and paste the entire page, or certain elements.) The document is completely modifiable, even the comments. The “grunt work” has been done for you.

This quickens the evaluation process and will help the teacher to write down information more quickly. This particular document has been embedded with drop down boxes with comments on: elements of persuasion and argumentation, communication, the quality of information, the quality of sources, and the quality of visual aids.

Please see the preview for a better idea of how this product can help you to assess your students.It’s teaching made easy!

May Teacher Talk

This entry was posted in 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT End of the Year FREE LESSONS FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs HOME Kindergarten LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MATH LESSONS MISC. LESSONS SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEST PREPARATION and tagged #Mayteachertalk #numbers #stemolympics #teacherpreneurs #TeacherTalk #TeachingTips #tpttips communication summer stem olympics on May 9, 2016 by socrateslantern (updated on May 9, 2016)

Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

It’s May, only a short time till you can kick back and take a break. To help get you there, we have have so many things to share with you in this edition of May Teacher Talk. There are posts about engaging your classes till the end of the year, end of the year memories, summer stem activities, number writing instruction, reading comprehension ideas, iPad Apps for learning, advice for teacherpreneurs and so much more. So sit back, relax and take a look at our posts.

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A Portfolio to Remember

By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

Ways to pull together a show-stopping portfolio collection for every student at the end of the year.
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Tips for Engaging Your Students Through the End of the Year

By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

The end of the school year is just around the corner. You’re looking forward to summer vacation and so are your students, but you still have at least 6 or more weeks left, so what do you do to keep those children tuned in to learning.

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Flash Freebie, TpT Milestone Celebration!

By Thia Triggs of Print Path

This Number Writing product is one of my best sellers. It is yours free, for a limited time!

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Are You Getting Overwhelmed the last few months of School?

By Mary Moore of Moore Resources

Don’t Stress the Last Few Months of School! It is so hard NOT to get overwhelmed, especially the last month or so of school! Read below on some tips and resources I always try to remember….at MMooreEducationalResources.com

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Can You Make 200 of Them?

By Susan Berkowitz of Susan Berkowitz

It takes 200 opportunities per day for an augmentative communication user to learn how to use the AAC system. We need to provide those opportunities within the context of daily activities & routines. Here are some suggestions on how to do that.

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Summer STEM Olympics

By Kerry Tracy of Kerry Tracy

Teachers, does the end of the year find you struggling to provide meaningful, enjoyable lessons? Never fear, Summer STEM Challenge Olympics are here! (Includes modifications for grade 2 – 8.)

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Wacky days in May and activities to go with them!

By Lisa Robles of LisaTeachR’s Classroom

Get some stress out from testing! Do some fun activities with special days in May and some wacky ones!

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Comprehension is as Easy as ABC

By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools

A tried and true teaching tool to ensure student engagement and comprehension while reading!

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iPad Apps for Kids- a 6-Part Blog Series

By Shametria Routty of the Routty Math Teacher

iPad and tablet use in the classroom has gained much popularity over the last few years and they’re being used nationwide as engaging learning tools for students. “iPad Apps for Kids” is a 6-part blog series featuring cool math iPad apps that can be used for intervention, tutoring, and summer practice tools for all students, inside or outside of the classroom setting. While all of the apps are free, you may have to make a purchase for a nominal fee to take full advantage of the app’s features; however, the free aspects are very useful and engaging just the same.

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What I Have Learned on TPT-Part 2

By Marcy Howe of It’s a Teacher Thing

Read some of my top discoveries on my teacher-author journey.

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “FREE Landforms Dictionary (or Coloring Book)”

This entry was posted in 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on April 15, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on April 10, 2016)

by Miss Martin

2nd – 4th Grade

FREE Landforms Dictionary (or Coloring Book)

This versatile set can be used as either a student Landforms dictionary or as a Landforms Coloring Book – it is your choice!

I have included a cover for each, so you can use it how it suits you best.

Your students will love putting together this Landforms Dictionary and using it as a resource during their Landforms Unit!

The landforms included in this set are:
• archipelago
• beach
• canyon
• cave
• glacier
• grassland
• hills
• island
• lake
• mountains
• plateau
• pond
• river
• valley
• volcano
• waterfall

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Complete Landforms Unit Bundle

Other Landforms Resources:
Landforms Flash Cards
Landforms Poster Pack
Landforms Writing Prompts
Color-a-Landform Dice Game

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April Teacher Talk

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMMON CORE End of the Year FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Kindergarten LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MATH LESSONS MISC. LESSONS SCIENCE LESSONS SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS SPECIAL EDUCATION and tagged #AprilTeacherTalk #creativewriting #TeacherTalk #TeachingTips autism Reading on April 4, 2016 by socrateslantern

Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

It’s April, only a few more months to go till the end of the school year. We have have so many things to share with you in this edition of April Teacher Talk. So sit back, relax and take a look at our posts.

If you’re interested in joining this unique group of teacher entrepreneurs and blogging buddies and our blog linky, sign up here….The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Marketing Cooperative. If you decide to join, be sure to mention one of our names.

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April is Poetry Month

By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

I just love teaching poetry and spring is the perfect time. For me, inspiration comes from being outside, perhaps walking on the beach inhaling the salty ocean air, or just walking through the woods with my husband and beautiful husky who is no longer with us. Oh and April is Poetry month.

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Make a Splash in April

By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

Step by step instructions for an art project to motivate students for “April is Poetry Month”.

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Scientific Method: Neglect & Regrets

By Kerry Tracy of Kerry Tracy

Are your students mere collectors of data, or do they analyze & interpret data? This blog relates an epiphany I had that changed my science-teaching game for good!

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Autism & Learning to Use a Public Restroom: Tips for Parents and Teachers

By Thia Triggs of Print Path

Learning to use the bathroom in public places or at school can be a struggle for children on the spectrum. Read this post for tips on how to make the process of using new bathrooms fun, interesting, and successful!

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More Core in Shared Reading for AAC Users

By Susan Berkowitz of Susan Berkowitz

This post is about using core words and more descriptive teaching rather than referential teaching. Not only does this encourage higher level thinking skills, it means AAC users can more easily participate in comprehension activities.

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Don’t Let the Pencil Craze Get to You!

Mary Moore of Moore Resources

Are pencils driving you crazy? Students not having a pencil? Losing them? Breaking the tip? The pencil craze got to me too! It doesn’t need to! During my student teaching we had cups with pencils at each group that we sharpened every morning and ensured there were plenty in each cup, which was great! That was in first grade. Over the years, I became use to about 2-3 students per class not having a pencil, therefore, I always purchased a box or two at a time and handed pencils out to those students. This year was a little different for me and the pencil craze got me! So many lost pencils, broken pencil tips, or students just didn’t have a pencil. I felt pencil cross eyed! A solution must be found!!! After much thought I came up with my “Pencil Station”!

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Nothing Like Non-Fiction

By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools

Using non-fiction will renew the love of learning in your classroom! Immersing students in reading & writing workshop: use non-fiction to teach note-taking, text features and formats!

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Calculator Challenges

By Shametria Routt of The Routty Math Teacher

Calculators are wonderful tools for the classroom and can provide valuable learning opportunities for our students. In fact, in the Common Core State Standards for Math, Mathematical Practice Standard 5 requires that students use “tools strategically.” To support this goal, this series includes 4 calculator-based activities that can be used to challenge your students in the mathematics classroom.

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EdTech Tips: Google My Maps

By Lisa Robles of LisaTeachR’s Classroom

Ways to use Google My maps in the classroom!

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8 Highly Effective Practices for Teaching Printing

By Thia Triggs of Print Path

Don’t have time to take to a class? Improve the effectiveness of your handwriting instruction with these easy to follow research-based tips!

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What I Have Learned on TPT-Part One

By Marcy Howe of It’s a Teacher Thing

Advice from one teacher’s journey to becoming a teacher-entrepreneur on TPT. This four-part blog series includes strategies for finding help and feeling success.

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Georgia, Poppies & Poetry

By Tracy Wills of Wild Child Designs

This post outlines how to use sentence stems and visible thinking routines to respond to Georgia O’Keefe’s art. It includes some great picture book recommendations as well!

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “Geography Vocabulary PowerPoint”

This entry was posted in 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on March 31, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on March 24, 2016)

by Skool Aid Products

6th – 9th Grade

Geography Vocabulary is a colorful 44 slide power point covering land and water terms. It is geared towards middle schoolers and introduces them to the academic vocabulary used in their textbooks. It is aligned to the common core standards and each slide introduces 1 term, the definition, synonyms, and up to 3 pictures or illustrations of the term. This presentation has been successfully used with over 300 6th graders with a high level of receptivity and retention.

Contents:
43 slides
32 vocabulary slides
3 common core standards slides
1 Geography Common Core standard
2 ELA Common Core Standards:
– ELA Common Core Reading Standards for Literacy in History grades 6-8 Craft and Structure #4
– ELA Common Core Reading Standards for Literacy in History grades 6-8 Integration Knowledge and Ideas # 7

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32 slides of basic land and water terms paired with illustrations and definitions. Common Core Standards for History are included.

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “Paul Revere Jeopardy”

This entry was posted in 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on March 10, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on March 2, 2016)

by Deena Wilcox

1st – 5th Grade

his is a Jeopardy game PowerPoint that reviews Paul Revere. It can be used to review facts about Paul Revere. Answers are included.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Paul-Revere-Jeopardy-334575

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON – “You Decide: Loyalist, Neutral, or Revolutionary”

This entry was posted in 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS and tagged free on February 28, 2016 by Patrice Manchola (updated on February 19, 2016)

by Smart Apple

6th – 8th Grade

Great for teaching the American Revolution. Three short biographies for students to read and decided if the person may be for the revolution, supporting the British, or not sure. Students are asked to defend their choices and there may be varied opinions in the classroom. Students can work alone or in groups.

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John Adams once said: “We were about one-third Tories, and one-third timid, and one-third true blue.” In other words, 1/3 of the population was in favor of the Revolution, 1/3 was opposed, and 1/3 was neutral.

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OTHER PRODUCTS FOR TEACHING EARLY AMERICA:
Constitution Jeopardy
Three Branches of Government Bundle
Colonial Conference & How to Book
U.S. Citizenship Test
National Treasure Movie Guide
Civil War and Reconstruction Jeopardy
Colonial Biographies
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World History:
WWII Dilemmas
World History Powerpoint Bundle
BYZANTINE EMPIRE: powerpoint, cloze notes sheet, chart, & map
CRUSADES: powerpoint, activity, & cloze notes sheet
EGYPT: notes, map & activity
ENGLISH CIVIL WAR : powerpoint & activity
GREECE: Sparta v. Athens
MAGNA CARTA & THE CHURCH: activity, powerpoint, & cloze notes sheet
RENAISSANCE ART: powerpoint and cloze notes sheet
VICTORIAN ERA & BRITISH WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE: powerpoint, cloze notes, & reading
WWI Map Activity
Hitler’s Rise to Power
The Monuments Men
Cold War Map Activity

Jeopardy:
Jeopardy Blank Template
Constitution Jeopardy
Civil War and Reconstruction Jeopardy
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Thanks to Phillip and Gary Martin for the clip art and you can find more clip art on theirwebsite

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/You-Decide-Loyalist-Neutral-or-Revolutionary-1531670

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