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Grid Pictures
Grid Pictures
This is a great self correcting grid reading practice. The students follow the grid coordinates on the back of the cut up pictures to place the pic...
By Stephanie Layer
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Critical Thinking, Basic Operations Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

1984 Group Research and Presentation Activity
1984 Group Research and Presentation Activity
Many of Orwell’s prophecies have come true. Research and discuss one of the following topics. How is our world becoming as frightening as O...
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Subject: Literature, Writing, Critical Thinking Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 4 Days

English Teacher's Book of Instant Word Games
English Teacher's Book of Instant Word Games
A collection of over 200 fun, ready-to-use word games and activities to introduce secondary English students of all ability levels to the joy of wo...
By Ss
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Subject: Grammar, Vocabulary, Critical Thinking Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th ISBN #: 0-87628-302-2

Question Generator Discussion Themes
Question Generator Discussion Themes
Questions Generator Use this handy Windows software to make lists of questions for your students to consider for various topics. Sample base incl...
By Albert Baggetta
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Question Matrix in English and Spanish
Question Matrix in English and Spanish
Using the chart students roll a die twice. Once to count across and the other to count down. They will land on a question starter. This can be u...
By Marti Dryk
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Subject: ELA Test Prep, Reading, Critical Thinking Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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3.14159 (The Rules of Life) (Humility & Leadership) Poster
3.14159 (The Rules of Life) (Humility & Leadership) Poster
3.14159 (The Rules of Life) There are empirical (learned through trial and observation rather than theory) rules of life that transcend the logica...
By Derrick Brown
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Analogies - Continuing the Relationship
Analogies - Continuing the Relationship
There are some worksheets where students must determine the relatinship between the first two words and then go on to complete the analogy. There ...
By Einstein1
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Subject: Vocabulary, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Halloween I-Spy; Read, comprehend, spy, and color.
Halloween I-Spy; Read, comprehend, spy, and color.
I've had such great feedback on my Back to School I-Spy, I figured I should make a Halloween one. Students read the clues to figure out what to co...
By Kelly Tyndal
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Subject: Halloween, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Word Puzzles - 18 Lateral Thinking PowerPoint Slides
Word Puzzles - 18 Lateral Thinking PowerPoint Slides
Here is a PowerPoint of 18 slides, each with a different animated Visual Word Puzzle. Answers for each slide are just a click away. These are a...
By Rachel Lynette
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Genealogy Projects
Genealogy Projects
This activity has 7 detailed genealogy projects from which each student should choose 2. The projects are designed to encourage students to spend ...
By Shirley Spalding
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The Trinity
The Trinity
A Christian resource for teaching about the trinity (father, spirit, son) to be accomodated with making slime (messy but VERY effective). To be Us...
By Emily Roalfe
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Reunion by Cheever - Writing Activity w/ Topic Sentences
Reunion by Cheever - Writing Activity w/ Topic Sentences
Two worksheets for writing exercise/ revision exercise that helps students identify successful topic sentences and thesis statements. Each example ...
By Ms.perreca
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Subject: Critical Thinking, ELA Test Prep, Expository Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Problem solving process for kids poster
Problem solving process for kids poster
Help students to become independent problem solvers by following the steps on this poster. This version is made for regular paper (8.5"x11"), but c...
By Teaching Practically
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Subject: Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Lavoisier and Conservation of Mass  Explored through Six Lab Stations
Lavoisier and Conservation of Mass Explored through Six Lab Stations
This is a complete lesson plan with teacher guided questions, a six station easy set up lab and answer key to student worksheet. (Total 16 pages). ...
By Sherri Bryant
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Subject: Basic Principles, Critical Thinking, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 90 Minutes

Boston Legal  The Iraq War - The Case of Cassie Elliot
Boston Legal The Iraq War - The Case of Cassie Elliot
Can a person sue the Army for fraudulent recruiting practices and inappropriate assignment of combat duty during the Iraq War? Cassie Elliot on be...
By Interactive Education
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Star GRAPHIC ORGANIZER for Who What Where When Why
Star GRAPHIC ORGANIZER for Who What Where When Why
This is a great GRAPHIC ORGANIZER to help young writers learn to answer the critical questions of writing! I use this when we are intoducing this ...
By Lisa Geggie
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Subject: Creative Writing, Short Stories, Critical Thinking Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

1101 The Five Senses COMPLETE UNIT
1101 The Five Senses COMPLETE UNIT
This complete multidisciplinary InspirEd Educators 99 page unit includes 25 single-class lessons for grades K-2. Topics include sight, smell, tast...
By Inspired Educators
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Horrid Henry's Ambush from Horrid Henry's Christmas stories
Horrid Henry's Ambush from Horrid Henry's Christmas stories
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By Mrs. Myers
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Subject: Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

SCAMPER a Trail Mix
SCAMPER a Trail Mix
Product Description: SCAMPER Trail Mix Looking for a fun creative thinking or problem solving activity? Are your students ready to party but you a...
By Edison U. Ratio Smart
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days

"Frames of Mind" by H. Gardner
The definitive resource for using the multiple intelligences theory....
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th ISBN #: N/A

Behavior Reflection Form
Behavior Reflection Form
This is a good addition to any elementary teacher's classroom management arsenal. Students fill out the form after a behavior incident, causing th...
By Second Grade Survivor :)
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Subject: Classroom Management, Character Education, Critical Thinking Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

The Writing Process - Representation
The Writing Process - Representation
This handout gives an explanation of the writing process (prewriting through publishing) but also explains the flexibility of the process (how a wr...
By Jamie Eithun
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IMPROVED MEMORY POSTER
IMPROVED MEMORY POSTER
Do you find that you are forgetting a lot of things? Where did I put my keys? What did I do yesterday? Last week? When do I turn in my assignmen...
By Wendy Holder
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A Lion's Mane
A Lion's Mane
All children want to see themselves represented in the books they read. A Lion's Mane, a non-fiction narrative, takes young readers on a journey ...
By Navjot Kaur
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Bring the 2016 Olympics to My Town
Bring the 2016 Olympics to My Town
This very thorough persuasive writing assignment would make a great team activity as students brainstorm considerations for having Olympics in a pa...
By B.rogers
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From One Student to Another: Tips for Success! (Student Letter Frame)
From One Student to Another: Tips for Success! (Student Letter Frame)
Every Ending Leads to a New Beginning!!! Words of Wisdom from Students that have experienced it all!! Included: Student Writing Frame ...
By Working 4 The Classroom
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Subject: Writing, Classroom Management, Critical Thinking Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Jungle Safari Alphabet Match Up Game
Jungle Safari Alphabet Match Up Game
This is a fun game for children learning their upper case and lower case letters. Simply print off and laminate the cards and have the kids match t...
By Clipart 4 Teachers
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Subject: Grammar, Spelling, Critical Thinking Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: N/A

Hink Pinks IV
Hink Pinks IV
Continue the fun from Hink Pinks I, II, & III. Hink Pinks are riddles with 2 word, rhyming answers. Each answer word is one syllable. Students l...
By Barbara Evans
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Subject: Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Six Thinking Hats
Six Thinking Hats
The Six Thinking Hats allow students to view problems through varying perspectives. Students are presented a problem or conflict and then work thro...
By L.a. Beach Teacher
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Love Bug Valentine Unit
Love Bug Valentine Unit
In this fun-filled unit centered around those adorable Love Bugs, you will find Love Bug Tic-Tac-Toe, Love Bug Concentration, Roll a Love Bug, Love...
By 1st Grade Teacher
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Subject: Graphing, Critical Thinking, Other Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Language Arts: SCORE with the Literature SUPER BOWL
Language Arts: SCORE with the Literature SUPER BOWL
This is an exiting and motivational game to hook kids into a literature review before a test. Step-by-step directions are presented so teachers ca...
By Constance Casserly
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Critical Thinking Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour

NOW YOU KNOW
NOW YOU KNOW "Jeopardy"-Style Powerpoint Game Template
This NOW YOU KNOW "Jeopardy"-style Powerpoint template will allow you to quickly develop your own game! Easy-to-follow directions are contained on ...
By Derrick Brown
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Mini Report: Simple Science Trifold (Helps Kids Share New Concepts)
Mini Report: Simple Science Trifold (Helps Kids Share New Concepts)
Let students show off what they know in a simple eye catching way!! Great tool for student assessment that challenges students to move beyond mu...
By Working 4 The Classroom
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Subject: Expository Writing, Science, Critical Thinking Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

The
The "Gift" of Sudoku--Elementary Christmas Sudoku Puzzle
This Christmas Sudoku puzzle will be an excellent way to encourage problem solving and critical thinking in your elementary students. For even more...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
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Subject: Math, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Short Story Quizzes
Short Story Quizzes
Three quizzes covering "The Necklace," by Guy de Maupassant; "The Gift of the Magi," by O. Henry; "The Possibility of Evil," by Shirley Jackson. ...
By Kate Reid
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Synthesizing as a Reading Strategy, Power Point
Synthesizing as a Reading Strategy, Power Point
Synthesizing as a Reading Strategy Power Point See also the Notebook File version of the same lesson for the SMART Board. The most difficult of...
By Wise Owl Factory
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Personal Shopper! - Reviewing Consumer Information
Personal Shopper! - Reviewing Consumer Information
One important skill students must develop is the ability to use research in their everyday lives. This include evaluating product reviews to make a...
By Misseducation
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Subject: English Language Arts, Life Skills, Critical Thinking Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Metaphor Magic
Metaphor Magic
A metaphor is an implied comparison of two UNLIKE/DIFFERENT objects (nouns). For example, you could compare love to a rose, a doodlebug to an iglo...
By Marti Dryk
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Vocabulary Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Reciprocal Teaching Poster Set
Reciprocal Teaching Poster Set
These posters identify sentence stems for reciprocal teaching....
By Kathryn H.
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Subject: Reading Strategies, Critical Thinking Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

PROBLEM SOLVING ACTIVITIES (76-100)
PROBLEM SOLVING ACTIVITIES (76-100)
Problem solving activities for teachers, students and parents. A total of 25 pages of challenging activities for your students. Use these for that ...
By Edward Gullan
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Subject: Math, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Babies/Toddlers Duration: N/A

Masada video and related activities
Masada video and related activities
A culturally enriching video on the tragic events of A.D. 70 create critical thinking activities for students. Notes/script, vocabulary list, cul...
By Mary Ellen Page
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Final Four Persuasive letter writing project: design theme
Final Four Persuasive letter writing project: design theme
Final Four Persuasive letter writing project: design theme Common Core: 2, 3, 4, 5 This is a 4-page PowerPoint show that can easily be printed ...
By Wise Guys
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A Perfect Sudoku for President's Day (Primary)
A Perfect Sudoku for President's Day (Primary)
This President's Day Sudoku puzzle will be an excellent way to encourage problem solving and critical thinking in your primary students. For even m...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
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Summer Wordsearch for End of the Year
Summer Wordsearch for End of the Year
Challenging wordsearch with summer words that can be a fun end of the year activity! Words in this wordsearch are only found on the diagonals. Key ...
By Happyedugator
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The Little Sparrow Adventure Lesson 1.3 Being a Responsible Friend
The Little Sparrow Adventure Lesson 1.3 Being a Responsible Friend
The Little Sparrow Adventure Description In the Little Sparrow Adventure, Lesson 1 provides effective social skills development activities on fr...
By Shirley Walthour
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Subject: Character Education, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Wacky Card Game
Wacky Card Game
This card game is all about using math strategies to make the most points for yourself and your partner! There are four different rounds with lots...
By Marilyn Nash
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Subject: Math, Numbers, Critical Thinking Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education Duration: N/A

Current Events Worksheet
Current Events Worksheet
Can be used with any article and asnwers the questions who, what, where, when, etc....
By Julie Mullen
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Subject: Critical Thinking, OTHER, Social Studies - History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

What Happens When Recording Sheet
What Happens When Recording Sheet
This recording sheet is part of a one week lesson about what happens to certain things over time. This sheet asks the questions What Happens to a ...
By Lisa Geggie
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Fallacies 1--Definitions for Identification
Fallacies 1--Definitions for Identification
This unit contains 22 PowerPoint slides for 20 common logical fallacies. The slides provide easy-to-understand definitions of the fallacies for lea...
By Joy Learning
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Subject: Critical Thinking, English, Writing Level(s): 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education Duration: Lifelong Tool

NOW YOU KNOW History Quiz Bowl (Volume 1)
NOW YOU KNOW History Quiz Bowl (Volume 1)
NOW YOU KNOW is a gameshow played (using a Powerpoint template) in the tradition of "Jeopardy" that presents the exploits of extraordinary people i...
By Derrick Brown
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Critical Thinking Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool