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Prefixes-Over and Fraction Recognition - Bonusworks - Vol 1 Assign 9
Prefixes-Over and Fraction Recognition - Bonusworks - Vol 1 Assign 9
Assignment 9 of Bonusworks! The reading section of this assignment covers the prefix "Over-", explaining through example in a straightforward ...
By Cal Bone
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Subject: Problem Solving, Math, Grammar Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Touching Spirit Bear Unit Preview
Touching Spirit Bear Unit Preview
This unit is an excellent source for the book Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelson. There are comprehension questions for each chapter in handout...
By Traci Rowlett
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Subject: Problem Solving, Reading, Special Education Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Quick Creativity Challenges
Quick Creativity Challenges
This is a collection of 10 third through fifth grade activities designed for easy use by teachers and fun for students! The set of activities enga...
By Kathy Price
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Subject: Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Cave Project
Cave Project
The purpose of this simulation or webquest is to learn about cave life, types of caves, karst systems and the value of preserving these. Included ...
By Vareane Heese
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Environment, Problem Solving Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Baseball Behavior Chart
Baseball Behavior Chart
The student’s day will be broken into 3 sections. Student will get strikes for bad behavior. Student will be rewarded for baseballs left at e...
By Busyteacherprintables.com
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Subject: Classroom Management, Life Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Thanksgiving Worksheets#2
Thanksgiving Worksheets#2
Three more great Thanksgiving Worksheets. These worksheets can also be found as part of my Thanksgiving Worksheets and Activity package at: Thank...
By Tchrbrowne
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Subject: English Language Arts, Problem Solving, Vocabulary Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Ugly Duckling Personal Letter Template
The Ugly Duckling Personal Letter Template
Students are given a problem from The Ugly Duckling Fairytale. They must come up with a solution and write three things to the ugly duckling that ...
By Mrs. Katz
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Subject: Writing, Character Education, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st Duration: N/A

Metacognitive Tool
Metacognitive Tool
This tool is designed to be used at the end of a lesson. The idea is that the colourful worksheet will help children think about how they learn, wh...
By Paul Main
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Subject: Study Skills, Problem Solving, Life Skills Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Classroom Management Clip Chart: Kid Handwriting
Classroom Management Clip Chart: Kid Handwriting
This clipchart is modeled after Rick Morris's classroom management clip chart. I love this system because it allows students to move up and down th...
By Miss_h
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Subject: Problem Solving, OTHER, Classroom Management Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Argument Essay (38 Who Witnessed Murder Didn't Call Police)
Argument Essay (38 Who Witnessed Murder Didn't Call Police)
Students will enjoy engaging in this argument essay by reading an article about how thirty-eight witnessed a murder, yet did not call the police. ...
By Kathryn Craig
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Social Studies Map Skill Treasure Hunt Activity: Design own country
Social Studies Map Skill Treasure Hunt Activity: Design own country
Social Studies Map Skill Treasure Hunt Activity: Design own country This activity has students use their creative minds to design their own coun...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Geography (k-12), Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Lets Go Shopping
Lets Go Shopping
Here is an interactive problem solving lesson involving money. Drag your items to the cart, shopping basket, and shopping bag....
By Katie Ann
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Subject: Math, Word Problems, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Year End Test Review for Grade 1 Everyday Math, Power Point
Year End Test Review for Grade 1 Everyday Math, Power Point
Year End Math Review for Grade 1, Everyday Math Also available on the Everyday Math Grade 1 Wise Owl Factory CD See also the Notebook File versio...
By Wise Owl Factory
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Subject: Basic Operations, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st Duration: Lifelong Tool

Class Handbook/Syllabus and Absent/Missing Assignment Sheet
Class Handbook/Syllabus and Absent/Missing Assignment Sheet
(Includes BONUS Absent/Missing Assignment Sheet!) 15 pages total. Handbook: This was a LIFESAVER! We spent hours creating a Survival Guide for ou...
By Mrs. Bart
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Subject: Classroom Management, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Fridge Magnets
Fridge Magnets
The Game is best viewed as two pages. Using the Fridge Magnets drag and the letters to spell. Click on the "Clear" button to remove the magnets...
By Katie Ann
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Subject: Spelling, Writing, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Montessori Red Cylinder Card Extension
Montessori Red Cylinder Card Extension
The child can complete an independent Sensorial exercise with this Montessori Red Cylinder card. The child matches the template circle with the red...
By Anne Byrne
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
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Humor Laughter Happiness
Humor Laughter Happiness
This Power Point addresses the physical, social and emotional benefits of laughter and humor in one's life. It has humorous quotes to think about....
By Thomas Kidd
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Subject: Problem Solving, Life Skills, Health Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Questioning (English and Spanish)
Questioning (English and Spanish)
To help students answer questions they need to be able to ask questions. If students are the test makers then they can become the test takers....
By Marti Dryk
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Subject: Problem Solving, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Test Taking Strategy Power Point
Test Taking Strategy Power Point
This is a power point you could show your class before taking a test as a quick review....
By Chari Michael
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Subject: Study Skills, Education, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

3D TWINZ: Goal Setting 101
3D TWINZ: Goal Setting 101
Join 3D character Marie as she presents the "Goal Setting 101" lesson plan. The lesson plan includes 11 slides (with lecture notes posted within th...
By 3d Twinz
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Subject: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Life Skills Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Math Lab
The Math Lab
The tasks in this book focus on problem solving, reasoning, and communication. There are more than 30 activities described in this book. Areas cove...
By Mary Shoemaker
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Subject: Geometry, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th ISBN #: N/A

Humor
Humor
This Power Point addresses the many benefits of humor and laughter. Can be used with students and/or adults!...
By Thomas Kidd
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Subject: Problem Solving, Life Skills, Health Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Christmas Logic Problems
Christmas Logic Problems
A collection of logic problems for the SmartBoard....
By Fizzpro
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D.E.C.I.D.E
D.E.C.I.D.E
Over head presenting the acronym DECIDE for decision making skills....
By Sandra Gibbs
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Subject: Health, Problem Solving, Study Skills Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Concept Map: Rainforest
Concept Map: Rainforest
Concept maps have been shown to be good tools for organizing complex information, thus students may benefit from keeping their concept maps for lat...
By Kimberly Emanuel
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Subject: Science, Environment, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Be Thankful
Card Matching- Be Thankful
Themed Card Matching/Memory Matching cards to go with every theme. Play like memory. I have included a label at the end of the boxes Print o...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
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Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Fairy Bears
Card Matching- Fairy Bears
Themed Card Matching/Memory Matching cards to go with every theme. Play like memory. I have included a label at the end of the boxes Print o...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
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Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Media Literacy
Media Literacy
This worksheet is a quick introduction to the concept of media literacy for high school students. It is a self-guided worksheet that can be used b...
By Jaime Tikker
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Subject: Study Skills, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 40 Minutes

Getting to Know You: Find Someone Who
Getting to Know You: Find Someone Who
Need a new twist for getting to know your students? Then give this SMARTboard activity a chance. This activity is a twist on the traditional questi...
By Edison U. Ratio Smart
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Subject: Critical Thinking, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 45 Minutes

Decision Making Grids- Higher Level Thinking Lesson Plan
Decision Making Grids- Higher Level Thinking Lesson Plan
This lesson consists of a set of graphic organizers complete with instructions and examples will assist your students in developing higher level th...
By Vareane Heese
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Math Problem Solving to Increase test scores
Math Problem Solving to Increase test scores
This problem-solving technique has worked wonders in my classroom. The excitement that this has brought to my students is amazing. They are so ex...
By Abby B.
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Subject: Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes
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What is a Unit?  Everyday Math Lesson (Smart Board)
What is a Unit? Everyday Math Lesson (Smart Board)
This interactive Notebook presentation helps explain the term "UNIT" to students of Everyday Math. Grades 1 and 2 31 slides 3 printable PDF pag...
By Wise Owl Factory
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Subject: Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: 2 Days

Tic Tac Toe Center Games 12 themes
Tic Tac Toe Center Games 12 themes
These Tic Tac Toe games are great for a center to practice strategies. There are 12 themes. Each slide has cloned graphics to move in place of X'...
By Kestner's Kreations
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Subject: Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Valentine's Day Puzzles
Valentine's Day Puzzles
5 fun quality Valentine's Day Puzzles. Included are 2 word searches, a crossword puzzle, a maze, and a riddle word scramble. These puzzles can a...
By Tchrbrowne
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Subject: Problem Solving, OTHER, Classroom Management Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

"The Empty Pot" by Demi - LP- Grades 1-3
"The Empty Pot" lesson plan is an ideal character development lesson plan for primary grades, 1-3. Through this story about honesty, students will ...
By Mrs. Lena
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Sew and Market Recycled Dog Clothing
Sew and Market Recycled Dog Clothing
Sewing and Marketing dog clothing from recyclable items taps into the students' creative and critical thinking skills. In addition to learning how ...
By Kathy Dawson
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Being a Legal Father
Being a Legal Father
This worksheets highlights the main points about being an unmarried father. It is based on the Minnesota Pamphlet on this subject, but would work ...
By Sandra Gibbs
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Subject: Character Education, Health, Problem Solving Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Happy Helpers
Card Matching- Happy Helpers
Themed Card Matching/Memory Matching cards to go with every theme. Play like memory. I have included a label at the end of the boxes Print o...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
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Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

The Ambidextrous Mind Book
The Ambidextrous Mind Book
THE AMBIDEXTROUS MIND BOOK –Creative and Inventive Adventures for the Curriculum a collection of 89 pages of activities that push the youngsters ...
By Selma School-stuff
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Subject: Problem Solving, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th ISBN #: 0-86653-502-0

Fall Leaves Mini lessons
Fall Leaves Mini lessons
Here you will find 5 fun fall leaves activities/mini lessons that can be done with your students. There is a 3 art activities, 1 science activity, ...
By Kara
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Using Emphasis to create a dynamic artwork
Using Emphasis to create a dynamic artwork
This project is perfect for high school students with a range of skill levels. This project lesson plan contains all supporting background materia...
By Leigh Knick
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Subject: Visual Arts, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week

Math: Eight Calculator Challenges
Math: Eight Calculator Challenges
A set of eight challenging questions for students to complete independently. They require the use of a calculator and nothing else but problem-solv...
By Mark Aaron
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Subject: Basic Operations, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Relationships Culminating Assignment Grade 9 or 10
Relationships Culminating Assignment Grade 9 or 10
This is a culminating assingment for Grade 9/10 Open Family Studies. It is based on the Ontario Curriculum. This file contains all necessary asses...
By Missab
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Subject: Life Skills, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking Level(s): 9th, 10th Duration: 1 Month

M&M Probability Investigation - Do We Always Get What We Expect?
M&M Probability Investigation - Do We Always Get What We Expect?
Students explore the difference between theoretical and experimental probability, and deduce the law of large numbers, using M&Ms and the scientifi...
By Jenneke
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Subject: Math, Other (Math), Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 1 hour

Behavior Think Sheets
Behavior Think Sheets
Collection of eight different think sheets to be used for students who are having difficulty following the rules. These are designed to be used wit...
By Mrs. Browning
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Subject: Character Education, Classroom Management, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Ocean
Card Matching- Ocean
Themed Card Matching/Memory Matching cards to go with every theme. Play like memory. I have included a label at the end of the boxes Print o...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
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Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Stopping Violence
Stopping Violence
A short research activity dealing with the issue of violence. Looks at words like stalking, Serotonin, Adrenaline, and some of the research and le...
By Sandra Gibbs
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Subject: Health, Life Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Wonderful Watermelons
Card Matching- Wonderful Watermelons
Themed Card Matching/Memory Matching cards to go with every theme. Play like memory. I have included a label at the end of the boxes Print o...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
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Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Gone Fishing
Card Matching- Gone Fishing
Themed Card Matching/Memory Matching cards to go with every theme. Play like memory. I have included a label at the end of the boxes Print o...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
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Domino Addition Fun
Domino Addition Fun
Put the left half (or top half depending on how you turn it) number of dots in the left blank of the equation. Put the right half number of dots (...
By Stephanie Taylor
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Subject: Problem Solving, Numbers Level(s): Kindergarten Duration: 30 Minutes