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Adaptation Strategies WING NUTS Socials Game - No Prep Grade 6 Review Activity
Risk Big to Win Big, or play it safe and be a CHICKEN!Wing Nuts is a No Prep Social Studies review game where students choose the number of points they will earn for answering questions correctly! Be warned, get it wrong and your opponents get your points!These games are playable with the whole class together, or you can play them as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers included. This version is Middle School Social Studies, Grade 6, Transitions, Decline & Legacy, Adaptation & Survi
5th - 7th
Ancient History
Speaking & Listening Anchor Chart (Middle School)
✅ Free Download | Ready-to-Use Visual Tool for Middle School ELALooking for a quick, clear way to help your students become stronger speakers and more active listeners? This print-and-go anchor chart is the perfect classroom companion for any discussion-based lesson, presentation prep, or ELA speaking & listening activity. Whether you're coaching students for a classroom debate, peer discussion, or oral presentation, this engaging chart outlines dos and don’ts for speaking clearly, liste
4th - 10th
Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies), Speaking & Listening
Comparing Classical Empires WING NUTS Socials Game - No Prep Grade 6 Review
Risk Big to Win Big, or play it safe and be a CHICKEN!Wing Nuts is a No Prep Social Studies review game where students choose the number of points they will earn for answering questions correctly! Be warned, get it wrong and your opponents get your points!These games are playable with the whole class together, or you can play them as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers included. This version is Middle School Social Studies, Grade 6, Classical Civilizations & Empires, Comparison & D
5th - 7th
Ancient History
Anchor Charts for Seasons and the Sun Solstice Equinox Montessori Sun and Earth
Looking for fun hands on activities and anchor charts for seasons and the sun's interaction with the earth's tilted axis to cause each season, solstice, equinox? These interactive diagrams, seasons charts, and activity booklet were developed as a Montessori Sun and Earth material, but are perfect for any elementary earth science unit! Click on the ⭐️ PREVIEW⭐️ for a visual walk-through of what’s included and how it all works together! The Seasons is an interactive diagram kids can use in
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Geography, Science
NGSS
3-ESS2-1
, 1-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Adaptation Strategies TRASHKETBALL Socials Game - No Prep Grade 6 Review
Let’s score points with Trashketball!3 or more teams race to answer each question!!Trashketball is a No Prep Social Studies game where students take shots to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions, but only if they are correct! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers are included. This version is Middle School Social Studies, Grade 6, Transitions, Decline & Legacy, Adaptation & Survival, Ada
5th - 7th
Ancient History, Geography
Reading Charts & Graphs TRASHKETBALL Socials Game - No Prep Grade 6 Review
Let’s score points with Trashketball!3 or more teams race to answer each question!!Trashketball is a No Prep Social Studies game where students take shots to score points based on how quickly they answered the questions, but only if they are correct! The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers are included. This version is Middle School Social Studies, Grade 6, Social Studies Skills & Inquiry, Data & Economic Reasonin
5th - 7th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Reading Charts & Graphs WING NUTS Socials Game - No Prep Grade 6 Review Activity
Risk Big to Win Big, or play it safe and be a CHICKEN!Wing Nuts is a No Prep Social Studies review game where students choose the number of points they will earn for answering questions correctly! Be warned, get it wrong and your opponents get your points!These games are playable with the whole class together, or you can play them as small groups. There are 20 questions and answers included. This version is Middle School Social Studies, Grade 6, Social Studies Skills & Inquiry, Data & Economic
5th - 7th
Geography
Wit & Wisdom ELA Gifted Extension with Strategy Integration – EDITABLE – Grade 2
Enhance Wit & Wisdom lessons or target specific 2nd-grade standards with engaging, strategy-based extensions! This resource is designed to deepen student learning and provide meaningful differentiation through higher-order thinking strategies such as RAFT Writing, Think Trix, Hexagonal Thinking, Paul’s Wheel of Reasoning, and SCAMPER. Perfect for teachers using Wit & Wisdom Grade 2 Modules or anyone seeking standards-aligned enrichment activities, these extensions invite students to think cri
2nd
Other (ELA), Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
CCSS, NGSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.3
, RI.2.6
+18
Straw Man vs. Steel Man Argument Strategies Lesson
Straw Man vs. Steel Man: Argument Strategies Lesson Give your middle school students the tools to think critically, respond respectfully, and elevate classroom discussions with this engaging, retro-themed lesson on argument strategies! This resource explores two key debate tactics: the Straw Man, where someone misrepresents an argument to make it easier to attack, and the Steel Man, where a speaker rephrases an argument in the strongest, most charitable way possible—even better than the origin
5th - 8th
Character Education, Civics, Writing
CCSS
RI.5.8
, RI.6.8
, RI.7.8
+13
Earth's Surface: Weathering & Erosion Writing Response with Gifted Strategies
Are you striving for deeper thinking in your classroom? Are you incorporating deBono's Six Hat Thinking and Kaplan's Depth and Complexity in the classroom? This is a wonderful resource for you! This writing prompt response can be used in science, history, or english! In the past, I have used this while teaching about the Earth's surface in science, but it is very cross-curricular. This resource is wonderful for teaching primary & secondary sources as you show images of historical statues and
4th - 6th
Science, Social Studies
Civilization Research Project using Montessori History Question Charts - Digital
This is a research project using the Montessori History Question Charts. The questions are recorded on the sheet. The students can record their answers on notecards and organize them on the history question charts, or they can record the answers on the packet. The packet takes them through the steps of the research project - topic selection, research questions, composing the rough draft, finalizing the final draft, and making a visual representation.
1st - 6th
Social Studies, Writing
THE NAPOLEONIC NEXUS: Ambition vs. Alliance (A cross-curricular simulation)
The Ultimate Strategy & Diplomacy Simulation of Revolutionary EuropeHistory isn’t found in a textbook; it’s forged on the battlefield and negotiated in the smoke-filled rooms of diplomacy. In this high-stakes classroom simulation from The Curriculum Cache, your students step into the boots of Emperors, Tsars, and Prime Ministers. From the rise of the Grande Armée to the frozen retreat from Moscow, The Napoleonic Nexus transforms your classroom into a living map of 19th-century Europe. 🏛️ To
4th - 12th
European History, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Peace Machine- Post Bomb/Manhattan Project activity
Teamwork, planning, decoding, research, and communication are skills needed to be successful in this race to create a peace machine. Simulation game takes 1-2 periods. easy to prepare- uses classroom materials, a few timers, cheerios, rope, and lots of excitement!
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.7.3
, SL.7.1
, CCRA.SL.1
+4
Wit & Wisdom Grade 2 Enrichment & Extension Bundle - Videos in each Bundle
Engage students in deeper thinking with strategies that bring vocabulary, history, science, and literacy to life!Looking to challenge your students beyond the Wit & Wisdom curriculum? This bundle combines Hexagonal Thinking Vocabulary Activities and Gifted Extensions with Strategy Integration to spark creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful connections. 📘 What’s Included: 🔷 Hexagonal Thinking Vocabulary Activities (Modules 1–3) Editable and printable hexagon cutouts for Grade 2 Wit &
2nd
Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies), Vocabulary
CRADLE OF CIVILIZATION: The "Geography is Destiny" Cross-Curricular Simulation
A High-Stakes, Low-Prep Bronze Age Strategy Game!Ditch the static maps and dry lectures! Welcome to the most engaging way to teach the four major River Valley Civilizations. In this immersive classroom simulation from The Curriculum Cache, your students don't just learn about history—they survive it. Whether you are teaching Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, or Ancient China, this resource transforms your classroom into the fertile crescent of human history. 🎯 The Ultimate Cross-
4th - 9th
Ancient History, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Colonial Vocabulary Handout: Definitions, Gate icons and Comic Extension!
This activity includes- Student handout: This has a vocabulary chart with 12 vocabulary words. They need to define each word, apply a depth and complexity icon to it, and draw an image. (This is created on Google Slides, you will go to FILE/PRINT to make it a handout) - Teacher slides with definitions included. You can either have kids research their own definitions or take notes. - Extension Comic template: have students pick 6 of their vocabulary definitions and turn them into a comic st
4th - 10th
Social Studies, U.S. History
4th Georgia ELA Milestones Test Prep | Jamestown Colony Edition
Make test prep sweet and stress-free!Bring history and strategy together with this Jamestown Colony Edition of Milestones Test Prep! Designed for guided instruction and built around the NEW 2026 Georgia Milestones format, this interactive Google Slides activity helps students strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, and historical context while practicing technology-enhanced questions (drag-and-drop, circling, and multi-select). Perfect for pairing with historical fiction units like Blo
4th - 5th
Reading, U.S. History
Hexagonal Thinking Vocabulary Wit & Wisdom Grade 2 Mod. 1-3 |Enrichment Activity
Unlock deeper student thinking and meaningful connections with this Hexagonal Thinking Vocabulary Resource designed to enhance your Wit & Wisdom Grade 2 Modules. This hands-on, interactive strategy helps students connect Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 vocabulary words—directly supporting the Science of Reading by building background knowledge, strengthening comprehension, and promoting academic discourse. Students arrange hexagon cards to link related words visually, then explain their reasoning
2nd
Earth Sciences, Other (Social Studies), Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.2.3
, RI.2.4
Veterans Day | November Morning Work | November Activities
Are you looking for an engaging resource that will provide students with the background knowledge they need to understand and reflect on the meaning of VETERANS DAY?Students use close reading strategies to understand Veterans Day history and the meaning behind POPPIES. This resource includes a printable AND digital version to use with Google Classroom™.Veterans Day is one of the proudest days for every patriotic American. Veterans Day is the day Americans honor their soldiers who fought for t
5th - 8th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
Also included in: November Activities BUNDLE | Reading, Writing & Logic Puzzles
Mammals and Their Habitats: Study of Biomes
Cross-curricular study of Geography, Zoology, and Earth Science. Help your students review and practice identifying the continents of the world, biomes, habitats and mammals. Interactive slides with beautifully constructed control charts make this digital work meaningful and provides a means for creative expression and gateway to storytelling for the child. Audio instructions encourage independence and make this a great tool for an in classroom extension or independent work. Instructions for how
PreK - 5th
Earth Sciences, Geography, Informational Text
NO PREP Question Formation Technique Protocol
Question Formation Technique can be used with ANY subject using photographs, images, quotes, text excerpts, diagrams, math problems, etc. I like to attach a prompt (usually an image, quote, exceprt) to a piece of chart paper, break students into groups, give them a marker and run through the protocol. This is a great way to spark engagement to a new topic, text, concept. Personally, I found it works great for introducing a new social studies topic or new text. If you choose to have students work
3rd - 12th
General Science, Literature, World History
Virginia Studies Geography Giant Coloring Banner + SOL Review | 48" x 36" PDF
Get students actively engaged with Virginia Studies Geography using this giant coloring banner — perfect for teaching and reviewing key SOL content! This 48″ x 36″ printable PDF banner is designed to be used as: a classroom anchor chart while you teach the Virginia Studies Geography unit, a collaborative coloring activity for students during small groups or fast finishers, an interactive SOL review they’ll love completing at the end of your unit. Students can color, fill in information, an
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Vocabulary Lesson Toolkit (Middle School)
Make vocabulary come alive with this flexible Vocabulary Toolkit, perfect for any ELA, History, or Social Studies unit! This resource includes five engaging activities—Had It Sorted, Deep Dive, One-Pagers, Charades, and Word Journey—that build deep vocabulary understanding. Differentiation strategies for ESOL and Gifted learners are included to support all students. This toolkit is designed for easy use with Google Slides and Google Docs, ready to fit into any classroom vocabulary routine!
5th - 8th
U.S. History, Vocabulary
"Making a Connection" CA. 4th grade Sci./ELA.Social Studies (Morse Code)
Lesson based on Morse code from 1831 CA. history.Student reader (2 pages)Reflective questions included for students writing assignment/comprehension Extension activity (needed adult supervision )- Creating a TelegraphMaterials from home/donations needed. (see preview for details)International Morse Code chart included
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Informational Text, U.S. History
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
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