GT Made Easy

This student resource can accompany any TED talk lesson on public speaking. Students will watch a TED talk of their choice or one that is assigned and reflect on the key points of the presentation and state their opinion on the topic.

The Roller Coaster Design Challenge is a classic way for your students to implement problem solving and critical thinking skills to complete a given task. Students can work in pairs or groups to complete the challenge. Students will create a roller coaster that earns the most "points" after building and testing their design. This task card includes the materials, task, and guiding questions for students to consider. Also included is the student worksheet that each group will complete after test

The River Crossing Riddle is a "think outside the box" activity that will get students problem solving and thinking beyond what they see. The printable contains space for students to display their thinking with drawings or written words to solve the riddle. This activity is perfect as a daily warm up, exit ticket, or brain teaser at any time.

The Four Fours Challenge is a classic way for your students to implement problem solving and critical thinking skills to complete a mathematical challenge. Students must use four number fours to equate to the numbers 1-10. An example for 0 is included. All fours must be used in each box for each equation.

The Marshmallow Challenge is a classic way for your students to implement problem solving and critical thinking skills to complete a given task. Students can work in pairs or groups to complete the challenge. This task card includes the materials, task, and guiding questions for students to consider. Print out one per group so they can follow the appropriate guidelines for the activity.

The Index Card Challenge is a classic way for your students to implement problem solving and critical thinking skills to complete a given task. Students can work in pairs or groups to complete the challenge. This task card includes the materials, task, and guiding questions for students to consider. Print out one per group so they can follow the appropriate guidelines for the activity.

Have students use their creativity and imagination to complete the drawing in any way they choose but they CANNOT make it a heart!

The Nine Dot Challenge is a "think outside the box" activity that will get students problem solving and thinking beyond what they see. This activity is perfect as a daily warm up, exit ticket, or brain teaser at any time.