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French and Indian War Readings and Scenario Activity: Guided Notes PowerPoint
This French and Indian War lesson includes an engaging background readings and scenario activity, guided notes, and a PowerPoint activity to teach the different perspectives and outcomes of the French and Indian War. This activity kicks off class with a discussion on "war" and what causes it (and if war can be avoided) before diving into an indepth analysis of the different players involved in the French and Indian War. This activity is guaranteed to get students discussing who is at fault fo
5th - 8th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+4
Creative Thinking Task Cards Word Links 128 Lateral Critical Thinking Puzzles
Use these 126 critical thinking cards to help your students gain fluency with lateral thinking. Similar to the board game, TriBonds, each card requires students to come up with one word that links the three words on each card together. For example, the words, “camp,” “place,” and “wild,” are linked by the word “fire.” These cards can be used by students from grade four all the way to adults (try them yourself!). WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:128 Task Cards (prints 6 to a page)Black-lineColorRecordi
2nd - 12th
Vocabulary
24 Creative Thinking Task Cards - 3 Reasons Why - Lateral Thinking
Use these 24 creative thinking task cards to challenge your students' critical thinking and lateral thinking skills! For best results, encourage students to come up with creative, yet plausible answers. You may also want to use these cards for sentence writing practice by requiring students to answer in complete and error-free sentences. Another option is to use the cards in groups and have students brainstorm answers verbally. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-li
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing
Spring Worksheets for Critical Thinking Logic Puzzles Challenge Writing Activity
Here are twelve no-prep spring worksheets to facilitate higher-level critical thinking for math and ELA. They will make great enrichment for your fast finishers, center work, homework, or whole class activities. They would also work well as break activities during standardized testing. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:12 Spring Worksheets (logic puzzles, writing activities, and more!)Answer KeysDIGITAL:Google Slides + Google Sheets ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintLots of Options!Great f
3rd - 6th
Depth and Complexity Introduction to the Depth Thinking Prompts K-2 SET 2
Want to introduce your Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade students to the Depth and Complexity thinking prompts of Rules, Patterns, Trends, and Unanswered Questions? If you have been wanting to use the Depth and Complexity with your younger students and just weren't sure where to start, or if you just love Depth and Complexity and can't get enough, this resource offers low-prep and no-prep actvitivities perfect for K-2 students. You'll get multiple, low-prep, interactive activities of
K - 2nd
Character Education, For All Subjects
Speaking & Listening Tracker Quick Anecdotal Notes + Drop-downs
Track student thinking without stress. This Discussion Tracker helps you capture discussion, participation, and evidence in REAL TIME, then reflect on patterns over time — all in one calm, teacher-friendly Google Sheet. This one is forever! You'll never need another place to keep track of your evidence for student discussions of any kind! What this tool does Tracks student contributions during discussions Organizes students by class period, if needed, automatically Supports Socratic Seminar
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects
Memorial Day + IB Learner Profile Bundle | Slideshow Notes Activities Gr. 6 7 8
Two of the most meaningful lessons you can teach in one bundle — and they belong together. Memorial Day asks students to think about sacrifice, service, and what it means to act with courage and conviction. The IB Learner Profile asks students to examine who they are and who they want to become. Put them side by side and you have a unit that hits every character education standard your school has and actually stays with students long after the bell. This bundle includes both complete resources
4th - 10th
Handwriting, U.S. History, Writing
Gifted & Talented: Convergent/Divergent Thinking
I use this activity to practice convergent vs. divergent thinking skills with my GT students. I also use it to introduce Hands on Equations as a way of demonstrating how a variable represents an unknown in an expression or equation, and that variable's value can change from one expression to the next. The document contains a series of puzzles for students to solve. For example, in the case of 12 M in a Y, M=months and Y=year. Puzzles progress from easy to difficult. Answers included. (Note:
4th - 7th
Algebra
CCSS
6.EE.A.2
, 7.EE.B.4
Native American Research Note Taking Template
Engage young learners with this interactive and easy-to-use note-taking template for researching Native American tribes! This resource helps students organize their findings while deepening their understanding of history, culture, and geography. With clear headings and sections, students can explore key aspects of different tribes, including lifestyle, traditions, and contributions. Perfect for classroom or homeschool settings, this template encourages curiosity and critical thinking skills. Whe
3rd - 6th
Native Americans, Other (Social Studies), Reading Strategies
Historical Time‑Slip Diaries (Grades 4–6) | Teacher Guide + Student Workbook
Help students think like historians and write like authors. Historical Time‑Slip Diaries guides writers to craft alternating diary entries from two eras using accurate research, distinct voices, and clear time cues—then publish a booklet they are proud to share. What’s Inside Teacher Guide deck with step‑by‑step mini‑lessons, notes‑pane coaching, conference tracker, and three pacing options: 6‑week sprint, 10‑week standard, or 12‑week depth. Student Workbook deck that walks Modules 1–6: eras
4th - 6th
Informational Text, Writing, Writing-Expository
Science Innovator Project
Need something to get your students thinking about SCIENCE? It's been my experience that students often feel a scientist ONLY WEARS A WHITE LAB COAT! :) This resource encourages students to explore all types of scientists and be more inclusive in their understanding of what a scientist is! I typically ask students to complete this activity during the first weeks of school, to get them thinking with a more open mind, see themselves as scientists, and get used to what a UDL project in my classro
4th - 8th
Science, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.5
, CCRA.W.6
+5
Broken Calculator Math Enrichment and Warm Up
Broken Calculators gets kids into rigorous mathematical thinking through whole group, small group, or independent practice. It is a way for enrichment and math warm ups and practices skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It is also perfect for remote OR in person students. This structure is also easy to adapt and differentiate, and is great for group work and mathematical conversations in the classroom. This product includes 7 weeks (40 slides) of daily practice. Dependi
3rd - 8th
Math, Mental Math
Fiction Book Report | Google Slides | Digital & Editable Template
Are your students ready to organize their thinking, strengthen their understanding of fiction story elements, and confidently present a fully editable fiction book report with a no-prep Google Slides template? This editable Fiction Book Report Google Slides file guides students step-by-step through key fictional story components— characters, traits, setting, exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and theme. Students simply type their answers into t
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
L.6.2
, L.6.2b
, L.6.3
+12
Interrupted past + First conditional
These are google slides with teacher's instructions on the notes area. With some links related to the thinking routines. It teaches, interrupted past and first conditional. First conditional using: if, even if , whether or not, as long as, in case,
4th - 5th
Grammar
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
Rube GOLDBERG Project Based Learning | STEM Activities | Digital and Printable
Explore the science behind RUBE GOLDBERG's “outside of the box” thinking with this project-based learning challenge from GATER Educator! Students will utilize creativity, higher-level thinking activities, and simple machines to design a similar machine inside their head. Free teacher notes and answer keys are included.>>Simply PRINT & Go for the classroom or CLICK & Share for Distance Learning<<The CLICK & Share activity is the perfect setup for quick and engaging project-based lear
4th - 6th
Engineering, Science
52 STEM Activities with Spring, End of School Year & Summer STEM Challenges
Super-charge your STEM class with 52 high-engagement, critical thinking, problem-solving, NGSS-aligned challenges to take you through the entire year! Modifications are included to make these activities engaging and challenging for students in grades 2 - 8. The basic idea: Students work in partners or groups against criteria & constraints lists and use a combination of science, engineering, math, and technology skills to design and build solutions to problems. Each challenge includes a video wa
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
STEM Challenges: Year-Round Mega Bundle Digital VERSION
Super-charge your STEM class with 52 high-engagement, critical thinking, problem-solving, NGSS-aligned challenges to take you through the entire year! Modifications are included to make these activities engaging and challenging for students in grades 2 - 8. (Note: Two of the 52 challenges are included in bonus file.) The basic premise: Students work in partners or groups against criteria & constraints lists and use a combination of science, engineering, math, and technology skills to design and
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Math, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Computer & Technology Daily Bell Ringers | Middle School | Questions & Trivia
Start any Computer, Technology, or Business class with ethical & thought-provoking questions first, then FUN trivia to get everyone in their seats while you tend to daily housekeeping responsibilities. No Computers needed! A printable weekly or 5-day accountability sheet is included, and after everyone is done, the opportunity to "hook" students into your lesson with a "SHARE OUT" opportunity, allowing a productive discussion about safety, ethics, and privacy in the world of technology! NOTE:
5th - 12th
Business, Computer Science - Technology
Kite Activity Spring STEM Challenge - Wind Energy & Gravity - March April May
Looking for a high-engagement Spring STEM activity that gets students thinking and moving? This Kite STEM Challenge is the perfect hands-on way to explore wind energy and gravity while building critical thinking skills in grades 2–5. Students will love designing and testing their own kites in this exciting spring STEM activity! What’s Included:Teacher notes with easy implementation tips STEM challenge cards with clear student directions Suggested materials list (plastic bags, wooden skewers, str
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
Also included in: Spring STEM Activities and Challenges BUNDLE | March April May Projects
Rube Goldberg DIGITAL Reading Passages and Activities | Project Based Learning
Explore the mind and science behind Rube Goldberg's “outside of the box” thinking in a fun project-based learning activity. Students will utilize creativity, higher-level thinking activities, and simple machines to design a similar machine inside their head.Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!With the purchase of this PDF, you will receive a clickable link for access.With the digital version, you have the option to go 100% paperless.Check out the PRINTABLE Version whi
4th - 6th
Engineering, Science
School Counselor Crisis Documentation System | Google Forms + Auto-Tracking
When a student is in crisis — the last thing you should be thinking about is paperwork. But inconsistent crisis documentation can become a serious legal and ethical problem. This system lets you document IN THE MOMENT, not from memory hours later. Keep everything else the same but add this to the end: ALSO PERFECT FOR: • MTSS crisis documentation • Suicide risk follow-up tracking • Behavioral crisis monitoring • Admin reporting on crisis incidents • Student support team documentation This r
5th - 12th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: School Counselor Documentation Bundle | Crisis Tracking + 504 Forms
Writing Numerical Expressions Task Cards | Digital & Printable | Grades 5–6
Build student confidence with writing numerical expressions — a key step toward algebraic thinking! These Writing Numerical Expressions Task Cards give students repeated practice translating words into numerical expressions using correct operations and order of operations. This Early Bird task card set is flexible, standards-aligned practice that works both digital and printable, making it perfect for math centers, small groups, review, or independent practice. 📦 What’s Included 24 task ca
5th - 6th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
5.OA.A.1
, 5.OA.A.2
, 6.EE.A.2
Also included in: Bundled 4 Savings: Numerical Expressions and Order of Operations
Grading Tracker - Auto Grade Tracker - Grade Tracking - Teacher Trackers
The Grading Tracker that helps you track what’s graded without spreadsheets chaos, sticky notes, or mental overload. Built for real classrooms, real workloads, and real time constraints. Does this sound familiar? • You think you’ve graded everything… but something always gets missed • Students ask, “Did you grade this yet?” and you’re not 100% sure • You’re using multiple platforms and losing track of what’s been marked • Late work and re-submissions fall through the cracks • You’re grading c
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects
Grading Tracker - Auto Grade Tracker - Grade Tracking
The Grading Tracker that helps you track what’s graded without spreadsheets chaos, sticky notes, or mental overload. Built for real classrooms, real workloads, and real time constraints. Does this sound familiar? • You think you’ve graded everything… but something always gets missed • Students ask, “Did you grade this yet?” and you’re not 100% sure • You’re using multiple platforms and losing track of what’s been marked • Late work and re-submissions fall through the cracks • You’re grading c
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects
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