Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements

The ORIGINAL Fidget Spinner Stem Challenge & Lab! Fidget Spinners driving you crazy? Discover the science of fidget spinners with this engaging STEM Challenge. Practice scientific method with an exploration of variables, data collection, graphing, mean/average, and more...all while having fun!Th

This is a set of 5 themed challenges centered around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching the introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read 5 of his diary entries. Each one will challenge them to design something

This is a student-favorite project based learning (PBL) for 5th grade math and financial literacy, which incorporates TEKS and Common Core standards. It can be used in the classroom or as distance learning. A print AND digital Google version is included! Help your students practice decimals and mone

Project Based Learning for Math and ELA. Running A Lemonade Stand!This project integrates elements of math, ELA, technology, design, and planning into a student-made final product as they prepare to run a lemonade stand. This project at all of the preparation areas within Sales, Marketing, Organiza

Project Based Learning: Discovery in the Rainforest! This project based learning (PBL) activity joins together Science, Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Technology.This project integrates elements of science, math, ELA, social studies, ELA, and technology into a student-made product. It will combine

STEM activities are a great way to integrate math and science into meaningful, hands-on learning! This bundle includes 3 themed-packs, each with its own engaging storyline. Students will help a stranded sailor escape a desert island, a group of explorers stuck in the arctic, and a pioneer family bra

This is my favorite math project based learning activity for the end of the year, summer work, or back to school in August! Print + Google Digital file included. Project-based learning (PBL), Help your students practice decimals (money skills) and fractions with this quality project-based learning f

Are you wanting to do Genius Hour in your classroom? This Genius Hour Packet is a complete resource with everything you will need to run Genius Hour in your classroom. Based on Google's 20% time for employees to work on pet projects that interest them, Genius Hour is now becoming popular in many cla

Halloween STEM and other seasonal STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. This FULL YEAR STEM BUNDLE includes MORE THAN 70 STEM DESIGN CHALLENGES from the STEM with CLOSE READING series. Each challeng

Genius Hour is an idea for the classroom based on Google's 20%. It gives students authentic, real world opportunities to refine the skills they are learning. Promotes, supports, and models creative, innovative thinking and inventiveness. And, allows students an opportunity to discover/investigat

This project-based learning bundle for 5th grade math integrates the standards + Mathematical Practices. These 11 projects will help you teach or review geometry, measurement, decimals, fractions, and much more!Save 30% by purchasing this bundle!Common Questions:Why do I need 11 projects?Each projec

NEW Google version included in this fun math PBL! Print + Google resources are both in this listing. Help your students practice decimals, measurement, fractions, and graphing ordered pairs with this quality math project based learning activity for 5th grade. It includes all student printables and a

Teach your students how to explore content with depth and complexity. Here it is, a complete and ready-to-use resource for teaching all 11 elements (Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, an

Need a fast and easy way to create a differentiated lesson for your students? This handy one page "cheat sheet" or reference guide is all you need to create a lesson to meet the needs of your GATE students. This idea was developed by Sandra Kaplan who has worked in the field of Gifted Education fo

This is a collection of 52 non-routine math problems perfect for your gifted and talented students or any student you want to challenge and/or teach perseverance. Non-Routine math problems are problems that do not have a conventional way to solve them. There can be many ways to approach these types

These focus wall resources are designed to be engaging and meaningful. Help your kiddos reach for deep knowledge and content mastery using a variety of critical, complex thinking skills.Digging Deep Learning Practices assist students in engaging in critical thinking and developing meaningful underst

Math Logic Puzzles for 5th grade includes 15 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to build a solid understanding of essential 5th-grade math concepts. These puzzles

Why teach creativity? If you are like me, you recognize that all the pushing we do to pass tests and get through our curriculum can be a dangerous game. It is my belief that if we prepare our students to be hard workers, creative thinkers, and team players and pair that with quality instruction--th

If you're looking to implement Genius Hour in your classroom, this is the resource you NEED! This resource includes the printable AND digital versions of the Genius Hour Starter Kit. Yes, you can use this in Google Classroom! **Includes a Teacher's Guide that walks you through using each organizer d

This product is a co-labor-ation brought to you by Jen Jones and Michele Oates. Michele is a Gifted and Talented teacher. Are you looking for ways to keep students learning at higher levels even while you're busy at Guided Reading? Or do you have students in need on constant enrichment? Michele

Reading and Responding to The Giver and Complexity! Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Lois Lowry’s The Giver. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter ha

Reading and Responding to The Sign of the Beaver with Depth and Complexity! Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Elizabeth George Speare’s The Sign of The Beaver. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to tradit

Reading and Responding to The Lightning Thief with Depth and Complexity! Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel works