See, Think, Wonder Worksheets - Critical and Creative Thinking Skills Activity
By My Innovative Classroom
This comprehensive resource pack offers 30 engaging "See, Think, Wonder" worksheets designed to spark curiosity and foster critical thinking skills in students. Each worksheet features a unique, thought-provoking image and a set of carefully crafted "See, Think, Wonder" prompts tailored specifically to that image.
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By guiding students through this process, you can help them develop deeper understanding, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
By The M-Intercept
This is a great sheet for following directions and coming up with a strategy to follow those directions. It checks reading comprehension and knowing left and right as well. I use it with 6th graders to show how important carefully following directions can be. It could easily be used with younger grades or possibly older grades as well.
Christmas Mystery - Holiday Themed Critical Thinking Logic Puzzle Worksheet
By Oops Math is Fun
Add a touch of holiday excitement to your classroom with this activity- Christmas Mystery Game! Ideal for use in homeroom, classroom parties, or as a fun brain-boosting break, this game will have students working together to solve clues and uncover the mystery.
Ready-to-Use Ready-to-Print / Printable Black and White Worksheet
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Bring holiday magic to your classroom with this Christmas Mystery Game! Download now and watch your students immerse themselves in this joyful, brain-teasing activity!
Can be used in any grade level and any subject, especially math for cryptography lesson, encrypting, decrypting messages.
OTHER CHRISTMAS CLASSROOM GAMES:
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Earth Day Code Breaker Activity | Morning Work | No Prep - Climate Change
By Teacher Ever Creative
Are you seeking a resource that not only educates about climate change but also enhances your students' critical thinking skills? The Earth Day Cryptogram Code Breaker resource provides focused content on the causes and effects of climate change, along with practical ways to save the Earth. You can use this resource for various grade levels. It's perfect for celebrating Earth Day on April 22, 2024, and can effectively integrate with science and environmental studies. This resource is ready to use—just print and go! Your students will love racing to decode the answers, and you'll appreciate how effortlessly engaging and educational this activity is.
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Public Speaking Curriculum, Speech Activities, Debate Unit - Know Your Audience
By Write On with Jamie
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Introducing methods to help students know their audience when preparing for a speech has never been easier! This lesson guides students through a step-by-step process of understanding who their audience will be and how to prepare accordingly. When a middle school student begins a public speaking unit, it is quite often the first time he or she has been required to speak in public, other than the basic Show and Tell in elementary school.
Therefore, it is important to make sure the students become familiar with the basics of how to stand, speak, move, and make eye contact during any type of public speaking situation. This lesson is designed to help the students with all aspects of understanding their audience, so they can prepare their presentation accordingly.
The slide show, and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their public speaking skills. The worksheets reinforce guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the slide show. The detailed lesson plans make implementing public speaking, speech and debate curriculum easy for teachers.
These no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoints can also be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.
All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.
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This lesson in Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate focuses on how to Know Your Audience and includes:
Lesson Plan with:
Worksheet with:
Slide Show Presentation with:
Google Slides™
Answer Key
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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Public Speaking Unit include:
Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Essay Lesson
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Black History Month Activity Worksheets
By Inspired By MlG
Get ready to embark on an exciting educational journey this Black History Month with a variety of engaging activities! These activities have been carefully designed to make learning about black history fun and interactive for students.
Challenge your word skills with "How many words can you find?" activity, where you'll uncover hidden words related to black history. Step into the shoes of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a unique writing activity, where you can have a virtual conversation with this influential leader. Test your knowledge with Black History Month Trivia, complete with an answer key for self-assessment.
Enhance your language skills by putting Black History Month words in alphabetical order. Explore the lives of inspiring African American leaders by writing their captivating biographies. Unleash your creativity by designing your own Black History Month T-shirt through a drawing activity.
Experience empathy by taking a walk in an African American leader's shoes through a thought-provoking writing activity. Finally, dream big and express your own aspirations in the "I have a dream" writing activity.
With these activities, students will not only learn about the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history but will also develop vital skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. Join us in celebrating Black History Month and let the learning begin! black history fun and interactive for students.
Activities included
Black History Month- How many words can you find
Writing activity-Conversation with Martin Luther King, Jr.
Alphabetical order-Black History Month words
Black History month Trivia with answer key
Writing Activity- Biography of an African American Leader
Drawing Activity- Design a Black History Month T-shirt
Writing Activity- Take a walk in an African American Leader’s shoes
Marking Period/Quarter/Trimester Student Reflections | Report Cards | Progress
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Teachers know it is important to allow students to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses so they can grow and improve. I created these reflection sheets to make it easy! I simply print these reflections out at the end of each Marking Period and have students reflect on their grade as well as the quality of work they turned in. They then describe how they can improve as we begin the next Marking Period. Reflection sheets are also included in case your school uses Quarters or Trimesters.
Design & Create a Board Game | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
What middle schooler isn't excited by playing games as a part of their lesson? This activity takes their love of games to a new level as they work with a team to create a new board game, test them for "fun appeal" by playing and critiquing others' games and then making the necessary modifications to complete an awesome final product.
Created for middle schoolers, this project based learning lesson is a great addition to technology classes that teach programming, phone app creation and other game design as a way for students to really focus on what makes a game addictive.
Lesson includes teacher resources, including web links, design ideas and guides, student expectations and rubric, and student worksheets. This lesson can be completed entirely OFF computers, without computer access for students, making it great for those days you have to give up your technology lab for standardized testing.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
My 7th and 8th graders loved this and I hope yours will too!
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Egypt: Secret Message Review Activity/Enrichment(Puzzler)
By Gail Hennessey
Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient Egypt? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Ancient Egyptian Secret Message activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on Egypt. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about Egypt is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message".
If you are looking for additional resources on Egypt, perhaps, you may find these of interest:
1. Play on King Tut(Lots of information on mummies and the most famous mummy of all!) King Tut, A Reader's Theater Script
2. Learn about a WOMAN that was Pharaoh of ancient Egypt:
Hatshepsut, A Reader's Theater Script
3. Review activity: Mystery Message solved using key vocabulary words about Egypt: Ancient Egyptian Secret Message Review Activity
4. Mummies aren't just found in ancient Egyptian culture. Mummies have been found all over the world! In fact, the oldest man-made mummies are found in the country of Chile! Mummies can be naturally created or man-made. This web quest includes the different types of mummies and has 12 web questions including information on Bog Mummies such as Tollund Man, the Inca Mummies,the Taklamakan Desert Mummies of China, Otzi, the frozen mummy, the Chinchorro Mummies of Chile, the Egyptian mummies... and more. There are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teacher section with extension activities, additional links and the key. Great for a Friday activity, at Halloween time, or if you are studying ancient Egypt. Mummies! A Webquest
Search and Find: Divisibility, Money, 2D Shapes, Place Value, Roman Numerals
By The Emergency Sub
I Spy Math: Divisibility, US Coins Money, 2D Shapes, Place Value, Roman Numerals
Get ready for an engaging and educational experience with our I Spy Math Worksheets for elementary students! Perfect for practicing important math concepts in a fun and interactive way, these seek and find worksheets are sure to keep young learners entertained while they sharpen their math skills.
- Dive into Divisibility Rules and learn how to quickly determine if a number is divisible by another
- Explore the world of Roman Numerals and decode these ancient counting symbols
- Master Place Value to Thousands and understand the significance of each digit in a number
-Identify US Coins with our I Spy US Coins worksheet
- Identify and name 2D Shapes
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By Sassycat Corner
Challenge your students higher order thinking skills with these five logic puzzles that have a Halloween theme. Wake their brains while having fun working through a logic grid puzzle.
Each puzzle includes a scenario, a set of clues, and a grid that students may use to mark off the clues as they work their way through the clues. A teacher instruction page and answer keys are also included.
AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet | Freebie Activities
By Teach Savvy Store
This AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet includes a variety of critical thinking activities for middle and high school students. It features a passage with leveled questions, a creative "Finish the Story" activity using Costa’s levels, and an exercise where students categorize questions by thinking level. Perfect for classroom use or independent practice, this packet helps deepen understanding and encourages higher-level thinking!
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✨AVID Bundle
✨Costa Bundle
✨Early Finisher Packets
What's Included
1. Passage with Leveled Questions
2. Costa’s "Finish the Story" Activity
3. Categorizing Costa's Questions Activity
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Creative Writing Prompts Worksheet Pack - Friendship Themed Writing Activities
By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations
Welcome to the world of heartwarming storytelling with Bonds of Friendship: 10 Heartwarming Writing Prompts for Young Storytellers. This engaging resource is designed to ignite the imaginations of your students and foster their creative writing skills while emphasizing the importance of empathy and friendship.
With these carefully crafted writing prompts, your students will embark on a journey of self-expression and exploration. Each prompt is thoughtfully designed to encourage critical thinking, nurture empathy, and empower 21st-century learners with the essential skills they need to navigate the world with kindness and understanding. No preparation is needed with this convenient printable resource. Simply print the worksheets, and your young storytellers are ready to begin their writing adventures. Whether used as a warm-up activity, a writing center task, or as a full writing lesson, these prompts are sure to captivate your students hearts and inspire their creative minds. Empower your students to embrace the beauty of creative writing while cultivating their empathy and critical thinking skills. Spark their imaginations, nurture their kindness, and inspire their writing journey with these delightful prompts.
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Geography - Dive Deep into the Seven Continents! Worksheet Booklet
By Yugen Learning
Overview: Introduce your students to the wonders of our world with this comprehensive 7-page no prep for you or an emergency sub Geography research booklet! Each page is dedicated to one of the seven continents, providing a detailed map and thought-provoking questions that will ignite their curiosity and deepen their understanding of global geography.
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Detailed Maps: Each continent is beautifully illustrated, offering students a clear visual representation to aid their research.
Research Questions: For every continent, students will delve into:
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Why Choose This Resource? As educators, we understand the importance of making learning engaging and relevant. This booklet has been meticulously designed to ensure students not only learn but also appreciate the diverse wonders our world has to offer. Whether you're introducing continents for the first time or looking for a resource to deepen existing knowledge, this booklet is your perfect companion.
Embark on a global adventure with your students today!
In this fun and back to school, no prep lesson your Geography program, students will embark on a geographical journey to find specific countries using an atlas or google earth skills to develop their country finding ability, before labelling and coloring in the map. All neatly contained within a single A4 sheet.
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Health/ELA - Media and Self Esteem
By Amanda G
How does media effect one's self esteem?
This package contains 6 lessons and a culminating task that will address this topic.
The package is meant to be taught over at least five lessons. With discussion, each page should easily fill a 45- to 60-minute lesson block.
Lessons include:
- definitions and discussion
- Influence of the Media
- self esteem and music videos
- what happens when a "beauty" company helps people see their beauty?
- evolution of an advertisement (print media/photoshopping)
- overcoming stereotypes and negative comments
- Think about how awesome you are
- Hand of friendship (culminating task)
There is currently no final assessment piece included in this package.
Each lesson, except the last, should be started with a gratitude journal page. The idea behind this it to help students see that they have a lot to be grateful for, regardless of what the media may portray to them. The journal pages shouldn’t take anymore than 5 minutes, max. For photo copying purposes, the journal page is placed before the worksheet, for any given lesson.
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Growth Mindset Journal Prompts: Daily Writing Morning Work Bell Ringers
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
Daily Growth Mindset Journal Writing Prompts Morning Work Bell Ringers:
These Growth Mindset Journal Prompts are perfect for any 4th-grade (and UP) classroom. Please note that 4th-grade students may need extra explanation and discussion time to comprehend all the concepts and questions fully, but are fully capable of the reflection that is required.
In this file, you will find the following:
This product was created for students and teachers working on a growth mindset in their classrooms. Please note that if your students are not familiar with afixed mindset and growth mindset, they will need some introductory information before using these journal prompts.
There are 20 different journal prompts as well as a page for teacher tips and optional back pages (blank lines if you choose to copy front-to-back for students to have extra space to write.
NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!
This product includes a digital option (as well as the no-prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.
Presidents' Day Activity Cryptogram Code Breaker for Early Finishers 2024
By Teacher Ever Creative
Elevate your students' critical thinking skills with our captivating Presidents' Day Cryptogram Activity! Engage your classroom in an exciting and educational celebration of Presidents' Day while fostering essential cognitive abilities.
With just a few clicks, you can effortlessly access printable worksheets and a ready-made answer key, saving you valuable preparation time. Suitable for diverse grade levels, transform learning into a thrilling game where students eagerly decipher historical mysteries. Experience the joy of watching your students immerse themselves in decoding challenges, while appreciating the seamless blend of fun and learning.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to create a memorable and enriching Presidents' Day celebration in your classroom. Purchase now and embark on a journey of discovery and excitement!
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Public Speaking Curriculum, Speech Activities, Debate Unit - Research Techniques
By Write On with Jamie
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Introducing research techniques when preparing for a speech has never been easier! This lesson guides students through a step-by-step process of understanding how to research their topics, determine which resources are appropriate, and prepare accordingly. When a middle school student begins a public speaking unit, it is quite often the first time he or she has been required to speak in public, other than the basic Show and Tell in elementary school.
Therefore, it is important to make sure the students become familiar with the basics of how to stand, speak, move, and make eye contact during any type of public speaking situation. This lesson is designed to help the students with multiple aspects of research, so they can prepare their presentation accordingly.
The slide show, and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their public speaking skills. The worksheets reinforce guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the slide show. The detailed lesson plans make implementing public speaking, speech and debate curriculum easy for teachers.
These no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoints can also be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.
All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.
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This lesson in Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate focuses on Research Techniques and includes:
Lesson Plan with:
Worksheet with:
Slide Show Presentation with:
Google Slides™
Answer Key
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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Public Speaking Unit include:
Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Essay Lesson
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. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON!
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Memorial Day Fun! Striped Word Search Puzzle!
By Inspired By MlG
Celebrate Memorial Day with a Fun & Educational Twist!
Engage students this Memorial Day with our striped word search puzzle! Packed with 15+ hidden words about remembrance, honor, and patriotism, it's a perfect way to learn while having fun.
This downloadable puzzle is ideal for classrooms, home activities, or early finishers. It sparks curiosity, reinforces vocabulary, and helps students reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Print, solve, and honor our heroes! Download your Memorial Day Word Search Puzzle today! #MemorialDay #WordSearch #LearningFun
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Setting SMART Goals | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Setting SMART Goals is a lesson that helps students identify and plan goals for school or their personal life by utilizing the SMART method of goal planning (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely). This is a great lesson to start off a new semester or a new year.
In these lessons, students are provided with an introduction to the goals methodology and suggested resources for whole class activities are included to introduce the lessons. Next, students brainstorm with a small group and then work individually to craft their own individual goal. This project was created for middle school students but would easily be adaptable to any age group.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher Notes and Resources
• Introduction to SMART Goal Planning (student handout)
• Instructions for Group Brainstorming Activity
• Individual Goal Planning Brainstorming Worksheet
• Individual Goal Planning Final Goal Worksheet
• Follow up Activity (progress check)
• Project Rubric
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