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VALENTINE'S DAY WORDPLAY ACTIVITIES
VALENTINE'S DAY WORDPLAY ACTIVITIES
How do you make students think and have fun without it feeling like work? Pick from any of these Valentine's Day Wordplay Activities. The first a...
By The Eclectic Educator
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Subject: English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Other Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

"Hat Box" Writing Creative Prompts Ready to Use Cards
The preview has only a few of the cards, but this files has 19 different creative writing prompts. I made them originally to go in a crazy colored ...
By Laurie Westphal
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Subject: Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 40 Minutes

Ancient Rome: Calendar Lesson Plan
Ancient Rome: Calendar Lesson Plan
The Romans used a different calendar than we do, but ours is based on theirs. Some social studies teachers are put off by the many complex explanat...
By Mark Aaron
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Subject: Ancient History, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Fossil Find!  (Explore and Create: 6 Types of Fossil Formation)
Fossil Find! (Explore and Create: 6 Types of Fossil Formation)
This resource is an excellent accompaniment to a study of dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, prehistory, etc. In "Fossil Find," information is ...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
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Root Based Vocabulary Quiz Pack (7 quizzes) - Honors
Root Based Vocabulary Quiz Pack (7 quizzes) - Honors
Buy all 7 quizzes and save! NEW: The purchased version comes with sample answer keys. Individual student answers will vary. These vocabulary...
By 1happydork
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Subject: English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

ENTERTAINING PROBLEM SOLVING (126 - 150)
ENTERTAINING PROBLEM SOLVING (126 - 150)
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, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Board Games: A Unique Assessment Actitivy
Board Games: A Unique Assessment Actitivy
Everything you need to for students to make their own game boards based on concepts from lesson plans. Student examples are given, along with templ...
By Beth Hammett
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Ancient Greece: Socrates Dialogue
Ancient Greece: Socrates Dialogue
The Socratic Method, named after the Classical Greek philosopher Socrates, is a form of philosophical inquiry in which the questioner explores the ...
By Mark Aaron
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Subject: Ancient History, Gifted and Talented, World History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

The Watsons go to Birmingham Challenge Task Cards
The Watsons go to Birmingham Challenge Task Cards
These cards can be used to enrich a student's experience with the novel The Watsons go to Birmingham. There are 17 activities which include both...
By Di Teacher
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Subject: Literature, Reading, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Reading Scrapbook
Reading Scrapbook
Students will create a scrapbook page each month. Students are given components for the scrapbook page and examples of how to complete it. 7 ge...
By Travel Chick
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Subject: Literature, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Summer Opportunities for High School Students
Summer Opportunities for High School Students
This file is a very partial listing of summer camps, programs, and activities for high school students. Too often, freshmen and sophomores don't re...
By Dr. Broome
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Subject: Gifted and Talented, Life Skills, OTHER Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Basic Guide to Creating Student Web Pages using HTML Code
Basic Guide to Creating Student Web Pages using HTML Code
With commonly used web-applications (i.e. MySpace & UBB Web Forums) reviving the use of programming code, it can be a valuable lesson for a student...
By Aaperales
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Subject: Computer Science - Technology, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days

Concentration Smartboard Game
Concentration Smartboard Game
This game can be played two ways: Option 1: Using a Smartboard interactive whiteboard divide your classes into two or more groups. Each player...
By Brandi Mason
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Subject: Gifted and Talented, English Language Arts Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: Other

The Mixing Pot
The Mixing Pot
This math lesson/game invites students to practice their addition and multiplication skills while building upon their knowledge of coin values. ...
By The 3am Teacher
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Subject: Math, Special Education, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Open Court-6 GATE Unit 2, Ancient Civilizations
Open Court-6 GATE Unit 2, Ancient Civilizations
30 pages of material written specifically to use as a GATE supplement for Open Court-6, Unit 2. eg: student contracts, vocabulary, skills list, w...
By Valerie Caveglia
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 6th Duration: N/A

Email Listserv Form
Email Listserv Form
I find that the best way to keep parents on your side as an educator is to keep them informed of what is happening in your class. Most teachers hav...
By Breeze Through Math
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Subject: Classroom Management, Gifted and Talented Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Let's Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Let's Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
May 5th--the time of year when Mexicans and Mexican-Americans pause to solute the bravery of a band of Mexican soldiers in the city of Puebla! Thi...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
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Writing Creatively with Image Prompts
Writing Creatively with Image Prompts
Circle Writing is a term I use to describe a unique way for students to enhance critical thinking skills and write creatively at the same time. Bas...
By Kathy Adams
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Subject: English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Giftedness and Poverty
Giftedness and Poverty
This presentation discusses issues encountered with Gifted students in poverty and strategies to address them. By contrast to the traditional "def...
By K. Manzo
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"Set Sail with Sudoku" (Columbus Day Problem Solving)
This Columbus Day Sudoku puzzle will be an excellent way to encourage problem solving and critical thinking in your elementary students. For even m...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
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Subject: Math, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Open Court-6 GATE Unit 3, Taking a Stand
Open Court-6 GATE Unit 3, Taking a Stand
45 pages of material written for your gifted students to supplement Open Court, Unit 3, Taking a Stand. There are vocabulary sheets, special activi...
By Valerie Caveglia
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 6th Duration: N/A

Seven free wordled scripture quizzes
Seven free wordled scripture quizzes
Scripture quizzes by Kathy Applebee Each of these quizzes features a passage of scripture that has been wordled. (http://www.wordle.net/) ...
By Kathleen Applebee
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Hollywood Squares EXPERIMENTAL ART Game
Hollywood Squares EXPERIMENTAL ART Game
Download the free preview to get the best idea of this product. It is four printable pages. This is a 21 slide powerpoint presentation for you...
By Carol Irvin
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Language Arts: Civil Rights Final Project
Language Arts: Civil Rights Final Project
Civil Rights Creative Writing Project - for 6th grade advanced Language Arts class, with GATE inclusion. After 3 reading assignments with a focus ...
By P. S. Largo
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Subject: English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Literature Level(s): 6th Duration: N/A

NBA Teams Crossword and Word Search Puzzles with KEYS
NBA Teams Crossword and Word Search Puzzles with KEYS
The 30 clues in the crossword puzzle are the associated locations for the NBA teams (eg New Jersey-NETS). The answers are the team names that are a...
By Lonnie Jones Taylor
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Spelling Choice Menu (4-5)
Spelling Choice Menu (4-5)
This is a choice menu board for 4th grade and up. The activities focus on various literacy skills. They are generic and can be used with any spelli...
By L. Gibby
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Happy Halloween Choice Board
Happy Halloween Choice Board
A CHOICE BOARD offers students a way to make decisions about what they will do in order to meet class requirements. A choice board could be for a...
By Lanelle Ziemer
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Subject: Gifted and Talented, Halloween, Balanced Literacy Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration:

Student and Parent Handbook for Science Fairs
Student and Parent Handbook for Science Fairs
A complete 17 page Science Fair Handbook. Perfect to send home with students and parents or place a link on your school/class website. Includes a...
By Stanton's Stars
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Subject: Science, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Creating a Classroom Environment Where Kids Are Wild about Learning!
Creating a Classroom Environment Where Kids Are Wild about Learning!
This book/resource is a compilation of tips and tricks that I have practiced and implemented with success over the years. This book contains photos...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
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MATH "10 MINUTE" QUICK ANSWER QUIZZES #2 (15 pages)
MATH 10 MINUTE QUICK ANSWER QUIZZES Give your students something a little different than the normal textbook material. Fifteen pages of problems t...
By Edward Gullan
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Subject: Math, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Follow the Clues to Depth and Complexity
Follow the Clues to Depth and Complexity
Enrich your literature lessons with graphic organizers that address the following depth and complexity tasks/topics: big idea, tools of the discip...
By Teach123
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Reading Strategies Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Student Leadership: Creative Group Problem Solving
Student Leadership: Creative Group Problem Solving
I use this as part of the training for Student Leadership. This activity promotes teamwork, creative problem solving, and helps build coherence for...
By Pamela L
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Root Based Vocabulary Quiz 7 - Honors
Root Based Vocabulary Quiz 7 - Honors
NEW: The purchased version comes with a sample answer key. Individual student answers will vary. This vocabulary quiz is designed to assess Hono...
By 1happydork
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Subject: English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Monster Measurement Centers or Menu! Time, Temperature Mass & Capacity
Monster Measurement Centers or Menu! Time, Temperature Mass & Capacity
Hands on, real life activities for your Measurement Unit. Look at Time, Temperature, Mass and Capacity! Fun monster & menu format and theme engage...
By Tina's Teaching Treasures
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Subject: Math, Measurement, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th 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

Fraction RAFT Activities
Fraction RAFT Activities
This is a differentiated fraction assessment with many choices of mini-projects to demonstrate fraction knowledge....
By Sabrina Robinson
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Subject: Math, Fractions, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

4118-10 The Holocaust - What Was the Train Ride Like?
4118-10 The Holocaust - What Was the Train Ride Like?
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain what “The Final Solution” was and the importance of trains to...
By Inspired Educators
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Chip Challenge
Chip Challenge
This is a creative project that also involves math. Great for 4th and 5th graders. The students do most of this at home. You could teach mini le...
By Andrea Schafer
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Subject: Gifted and Talented Level(s): 4th, 5th Duration: 2 Weeks

US Geography Layered Curriculum
US Geography Layered Curriculum
Instead of teaching US geography, students will explore the subject through short activities. Once they have completed C layer, students will come...
By Travel Chick
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Growing a Garden of Greatness! (Classroom Management)
Growing a Garden of Greatness! (Classroom Management)
This book/resource is a compilation of tips and tricks that I have practiced and implemented with success over the years. This book contains photos...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
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Winter Word Play Fun -- Great for the holiday season!
Winter Word Play Fun -- Great for the holiday season!
Winter Word Play Fun is designed to help increase students' word consciousness. There are two word searches with hidden phrases, more than 30 anag...
By The Eclectic Educator
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Subject: Gifted and Talented, Winter, English Language Arts Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Summer-themed Wordplay Fun
Summer-themed Wordplay Fun
As the school year winds down, students become restless. Summer is so close that they're thinking about it, but they need to be productive in scho...
By The Eclectic Educator
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Thanksgiving Smartboard lesson
Thanksgiving Smartboard lesson
Here's a Smartboard lesson for Thanksgiving. It uses several videos from Scholastic and Discovery Ed to answer a variety of questions that first gr...
By Toni Cipolla
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Subject: Thanksgiving, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 1 Week

Oral Reading Evaluation Form
Oral Reading Evaluation Form
Oral reading is a skill that is only developed as it should be when we thoroughly teach students what it entails and then evaluate their progress. ...
By Joseph Mccroskey
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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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Creative Poetry Lesson Plan
Creative Poetry Lesson Plan
Objective: What would students do if they were in charge of the world? Read Judith Viorst's poem and then let their imagination run free by creatin...
By Amy Gordon
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Subject: Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

"Unwrap" This Primary Holiday Gift Sudoku
This great primary level gift-themed Sudoku will help develop deductive reasoning and critical thinking in your students! The country clip art is ...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
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Riddles
Riddles
These 25 riddles vary in difficulty. They are great time fillers and better critical thinking tools. The riddles challenge students to ask well tho...
By Matthew Garcia-prats
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Boston Legal Ryan Myerson
Boston Legal Ryan Myerson
Allan Shore is at it again. His client, Ryan Myerson arranged for a nurse to administer a morphine drip for his dying wife. The District Attorney...
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Tracking Investment Decision Tchr
Tracking Investment Decision Tchr
This teacher guide accompanies a free student worksheet. The worksheet accompanies an online "story" where students are given money and shares of a...
By Derek Luebbe
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