Classroom Community Thematic Unit Plans

Want to engage your middle-schoolers and develop their persuasive language, their confidence, their research skills, their teamwork and their respect in a fun, culminating project? Look no further!

I reserve this project for the end of the year as a fun, energetic project in which I assess oral proficiency, teamwork, research skills and persuasive language.

This 50-page debate package includes everything you need to get rolling! Let me guide you and your students to have a successful debate. This document includes:

• Teachable Content including complex vocabulary and debate-specific concepts with a language they'll understand.
• Discussion Prompts and opportunities for shared practice, independent practice and group practice.
• 40 Task Cards and Flashcards to facilitate practicing and "warming up!"
• Step-by-Step Instruction to guide them in the creation of counter-arguments and rebuttals (with models), using reputable, credible sources of information, and in properly formatting their argument.
• Teacher Notes highlighting how I structure my debates including classroom setup, timing, group creation and debate topic generation.
• Graphic Organizers and Rubrics to assist you and your students in planning out their steps and meeting the criteria.

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Celebrate Women's International Day in your classroom with our engaging PowerPoint presentation, "Empowering Voices". This resource is designed to educate students about the significance of Women's International Day, highlighting the achievements and struggles of women worldwide. Featuring the stories, quotes, and backgrounds of three influential women, this presentation is a powerful tool to inspire and educate.

Why It's Valuable:

• Promotes Gender Equality: Educates students on the importance of women's rights and gender equality.
• Inspirational Role Models: Showcases influential women, providing students with positive role models.
• Engaging Content: Rich with quotes and historical context, it makes learning interactive and impactful.
• Pair It with A Research Task: Find the research task page here: HerStory Unfolds: Women's International Day Research Fact File
• Pair It with An Interactive Activity: After finishing the slides you could also do the Trailblazers: Women's Firsts in History Mix & Match Activity.
• Or with a freebie word search: Free Influential Women Wordsearch - International Woman's Day Freebie
• Or get our fact file research paper for further development:

Ideal for educators looking to incorporate important cultural observances into their curriculum, this PowerPoint is a great resource to foster discussions on gender equality and inspire students with real-life heroines.

Transform your classroom into an exciting and engaging travel-themed environment with our comprehensive "Classroom Decor | Travel Theme | Travel Themed Classroom Decor | Transportation" set! This versatile decor pack includes everything you need to create a vibrant and educational space that inspires curiosity and learning.

Product Highlights:

• Learning Objective on a River Icon: Display your daily learning objectives on a beautifully designed river icon, making it easy for students to see what they will be focusing on each day.
• Word of the Day on a Road: Highlight the word of the day on a road icon, creating a fun and thematic way to introduce new vocabulary.
• Date on a Mountain: Keep track of the date with a striking mountain icon, adding an adventurous touch to your classroom calendar.
• Spelling Words on a Plane: Display spelling words on a colorful plane icon, soaring high and capturing students' attention.
• Phonics on a Pond: Introduce phonics lessons with a serene pond icon, providing a calming and visually appealing focal point.
• Months on Transportation Icons: Each month is represented on a different form of transportation, such as hot air balloons, space crafts, blimps, and more, showcasing the various ways we travel.
• Days of the Week in Different Biomes: Monday through Saturday are depicted in different biomes, illustrating the diverse places we can explore and travel to.
• Time-In Station: Create a calming space for students who need a moment to regroup with a designated time-in station, helping them manage their emotions and stay focused.
• Passport Clip Art: Use the passport clip art to add a touch of authenticity to your travel-themed classroom, perfect for labeling, student projects, and more.

Why This Resource Is Essential:

• Engaging and Thematic: Captures students' imaginations with a travel theme, making the classroom environment more exciting and engaging.
• Organized Learning: Helps keep classroom activities and objectives organized and visually appealing, making it easier for students to stay on track.
• Encourages Curiosity: Inspires curiosity and a love for learning by incorporating diverse biomes and modes of transportation into the classroom decor.
• Supports Emotional Well-Being: Provides a dedicated time-in station for students to calm themselves, promoting a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for various grade levels and classroom settings, this decor set can be adapted to fit your unique needs and preferences.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking to create an engaging and thematic classroom environment.
• Educators aiming to incorporate travel and transportation themes into their lesson plans.
• Parents and caregivers seeking fun and educational decor for homeschooling or playrooms.
• After-school programs and learning centers that want to inspire curiosity and creativity.

How to Use:

• Print and Display: Print the icons and display them around your classroom to create a cohesive travel-themed environment.
• Highlight Learning Objectives: Use the river icon for daily learning objectives, the road icon for the word of the day, and the mountain icon for the date.
• Showcase Lessons: Display spelling words on the plane icon and phonics lessons on the pond icon.
• Organize the Calendar: Represent each month with a different transportation icon and the days of the week in various biomes.
• Create a Time-In Station: Set up a calming space with the time-in station resources to support students' emotional well-being.
• Incorporate Passport Clip Art: Use the passport clip art for labeling, student projects, and adding extra flair to your classroom decor.

Create an adventurous and inspiring classroom with our "Classroom Decor | Travel Theme | Travel Themed Classroom Decor | Transportation" set! This comprehensive decor pack ensures your classroom is organized, engaging, and supportive, providing the perfect environment for students to explore, learn, and grow.

Celebrate Women's International Day in your classroom with the "Empowerment Ensemble", a specially curated TeachShare bundle that brings together a diverse collection of activities and lessons designed to honor and explore the lives of influential women. This comprehensive package is the ultimate resource for educators who aim to inspire and educate students about the significant contributions of women in shaping our world.

Bundle Includes:

• Inspirational Icons Wordsearch: A fun and engaging activity to introduce students to influential women. - Free Influential Women Wordsearch - International Woman's Day Freebie
• HerStory Unfolds Research Fact Files: A project that encourages in-depth research and critical thinking about women's history. - HerStory Unfolds: Women's International Day Research Fact File
• Trailblazers Mix & Match Activity: An interactive cut-and-stick resource that matches pioneering women with their achievements. - Trailblazers: Women's Firsts in History Mix & Match Activity.
• Empowering Voices PowerPoint Presentation: An informative slideshow detailing the importance of Women's International Day and profiling key female figures. - International Women's Day Presentation - Kindergarten - Grade 4

Why This Bundle Stands Out:

• Comprehensive Coverage: From interactive games to research projects, it caters to various learning styles and interests.
• Ready-to-Use Resources: Each activity is designed for ease of use, allowing educators to focus on teaching and discussion.
• Aligned with Educational Standards: Materials are crafted to align with common core standards, ensuring educational value.
• Builds Awareness and Empathy: The bundle not only educates but also encourages empathy, respect, and empowerment.

Ideal For:

• Teachers of all grade levels looking to infuse their curriculum with meaningful content that celebrates women's achievements.
• Schools and educational programs seeking to observe Women's International Day with a comprehensive range of activities.

This bundle is a treasure trove of resources that promises to make Women's International Day not just a date on the calendar, but a memorable learning experience that sparks conversation, understanding, and appreciation for the trailblazing women of history and today.