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Brain Pop: Changes Think Sheet/Guided Notes w/Answer Key
Use this think sheet to keep students focused on the quick Tim and Moby video on physical and chemical changes. Perfect way to introduce or review the topic before a lab activity or use as a hook for your lesson. After the video students can pair up or work in small groups to check their work. Collect from all students or have everyone at the group put their head together and collect one paper for the whole group.
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3rd - 8th
General Science, Physical Science
Design Thinking Notebook | Introduction to Engineering Interactive notebooks
Introduce your students to the EDC in an interactive and comprehensive way! This print-and-go interactive notebook is perfect for 5th - 7th grade STEM, science, engineering, or design-thinking. Aligned with NGSS and designed for middle school engagement, this resource helps students connect real-world problem solving with hands-on learning—while building academic vocabulary and critical thinking. ✨ What’s Included: ✅ Engineering Design Cycle Overview Wheel✂️ Cut-and-Paste Sequencing Activitie
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Critical Thinking: Advanced Logic & Patterns | Scaffolded Sequences (K-G2)
Critical Thinking: Advanced Logic & Patterns | Scaffolded Sequences (K-Grade 2)Challenge young minds with logic puzzles inspired by world-class math competitions!Are you looking for high-quality resources that go beyond simple repetition? This Advanced Logic Sequences pack is designed to bridge the gap between basic patterns and complex cognitive reasoning. Inspired by the rigorous standards of SASMO and Math Kangaroo, these worksheets push students to observe, analyze, and deduce—not just gue
K - 3rd
Geometry, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
K.G.B.4
, 1.G.A.1
, 2.G.A.1
+2
Higher Order Thinking Questions To Use After Reading
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY OR DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTSHigher Order Thinking Questions To Use After Reading Challenge your students to critically reflect after finishing a short story, an article, or a novel with these 22 questions. sample questions -What reason is there for the character to .... ? What was the motive behind …? What do you suppose the character was thinking when ... ? Predict what the character will do next. Can you predict what the outcome would be if ... ? Why did the charac
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
Guided Annotations Template | Close Reading & Critical Thinking Strategy
Help students move beyond highlighting everything on the page with this low-prep Guided Annotation system that builds in deeper thinking, discussion, and academic ownership. This resource provides students with a structured way to interact with any text while giving teachers an easy-to-grade annotation format that works across content areas. Perfect for: • Social Studies • AP World History • ELA / Literature • Homeschool Learning • Close Reading Practice • Independent Reading • Primary Source A
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Not Subject Specific, Reading Strategies
Making Your Thinking Visible Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is great in many contexts, and there is a scaffolded version for every learner.
K - 7th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
The Kissing Hand Read Aloud | Back to School | Sticky Notes Accountable Talk K-2
Make Your Back-to-School Read-Alouds More Impactful with The Kissing Hand!Start the school year with connection, comfort, and confidence using this low-prep, high-engagement resource that builds comprehension, emotional awareness, and classroom community. This ready-to-print set of discussion prompts—formatted for sticky notes—is the perfect companion to your The Kissing Hand read-aloud. Ideal for launching conversations around first-day jitters, love, and bravery, this resource uses Account
K - 2nd
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.1.1
, RL.2.1
+1
ADAPTED AND SIMPLIFIED VISIBLE THINKING ROUTINES BUNDLE
An amazing and useful compilation of Visible thinking routines adapted to lower primary or just made easier for children to understand
1st - 3rd
For All Subjects
RACE Writing Thinking Outline
This rubric details how to use the RACE strategy to write a written response. It is color coordinated so students can follow along with the teacher when learning how to write a written response. There are also sentence frames/tips imbedded into the rubric so students can get familiar with using transitional verbiage. Students can also see the breakdown of points for their writing.
3rd - 10th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.3.1
, W.3.2
, W.3.4
+67
Mean Jean The Recess Queen | Back to School | Printable Sticky Notes k-2
Make Your Back-to-School Read-Alouds More Impactful with The Recess Queen!Start the school year strong with this low-prep, high-engagement resource that helps your students build comprehension and character. This ready-to-print set of discussion prompts—formatted for sticky notes—is the perfect companion to your The Recess Queen read-aloud. Ideal for teaching important lessons about kindness, inclusion, and standing up to bullies, this resource encourages thoughtful conversations using Accoun
K - 2nd
Other (ELA), Reading, Reading Strategies
Grammar Lesson 2: Basics of Verbs Notes
Grammar Lesson 2: Basics of Verbs NotesReady to move beyond memorization? This engaging resource helps students truly understand grammar by seeing how sentences work from the inside out.Perfect for Grades 4–10, these Sentence Diagramming Grammar Notes are designed to review and reinforce key grammar concepts while bridging the gap between grammar instruction and writing development. Whether you're teaching in a classroom, resource room, or homeschool setting, this lesson supports a variety of l
4th - 11th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.5.1
, L.5.2
, L.5.3
Grammar Lesson 1: Basics of Nouns Notes
Ready to move beyond memorization? This engaging resource helps students truly understand grammar by seeing how sentences work from the inside out.Perfect for Grades 4–10, these Sentence Diagramming Grammar Notes are designed to review and reinforce key grammar concepts while bridging the gap between grammar instruction and writing development. Whether you're teaching in a classroom, resource room, or homeschool setting, this lesson supports a variety of learners—especially visual and kinesthet
4th - 11th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.5.1
, L.5.2
, L.5.3
Standard 5.OA.A.1: Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions
This bundle includes notes and practice on everything related to order of operations. You'll receive three activities. Applying the Order of Operations, Writing and Solving Original Expressions, and Practice Grouped Expressions.
5th
Order of Operations
CCSS
5.OA.A.1
March Book One: John Lewis Student Response Prompts
Are you looking for some scaffolded notes to support your readers while reading the graphic novel March by John Lewis? Well, look no further! The resource is meant to have students track their thinking (metacognition) while reading John Lewis's incredible story. It also supports teachers with helping students synthesize being an activist! Best of all? There is a digital version (Google Slides) to edit questions as you see necessary! Post the questions in Google Classroom, print them as q
4th - 8th
Close Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+10
SCAMPER technique: graphic organizers, anchor charts, lesson ideas
The SCAMPER technique is a creative thinking and problem-solving tool used in design thinking. The goal of SCAMPER is to generate innovative ideas and solutions. SCAMPER is an acronym that stands for: 1. Substitute 2. Combine 3. Adapt 4. Modify 5. Put to other uses 6. Eliminate 7. Rearrange SCAMPER was developed by Bob Eberle in the early 1970s. An educator and author, Eberle introduced SCAMPER as a tool for creative thinking and innovation. The technique provides a structured approach to thinki
3rd - 6th
Science
School Improvement Persuasive Essay Opinion Writing Scaffolded Unit Grades 5–8
Do you ever wonder what students really think about their school? This engaging School Solutions Persuasive Essay resource gives students in grades 5–8 the chance to share their honest ideas, reflect on real school needs, and propose thoughtful solutions through purposeful writing. Instead of writing about a generic prompt, students are invited to think critically about their own school community and explain what change they believe would make the biggest difference. This persuasive writing l
5th - 8th
Civics, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.6
+21
Finding Volume of Composite Figures Work Mat
This work mat help students organize their thinking when finding volume of composite figures. I print them and place them in clear pocket protectors for students to use individually. It really helps students feel successful when practicing this skill.
5th
Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.5c
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
Fiction & Nonfiction Book Reports | Google Slides Digital | Editable Templates
Are your students ready to clearly organize their thinking and confidently present BOTH fiction and nonfiction book reports with fully editable, no-prep Google Slides templates? This bundle includes two complete book report projects—one for fiction and one for nonfiction—each with guided text boxes, structured prompts, and space for images. Students simply type into the editable slides to create polished, organized presentations. ⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED (GOOGLE SLIDES BUNDLE)Look at in
4th - 12th
Informational Text, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.6.3
, RL.6.10
, RI.6.5
+2
Conflict Analysis: Internal & External Worksheet
Internal and external conflicts are essential elements in storytelling. Think about your favorite stories - they most likely contain conflict or something to overcome. Whether the conflict is related to a broad theme, relationships between characters, or a battle of the mind and heart, a successful narrative will use both, individually or in combination, to engage the audience, explore various themes and character arcs, and create depth and tension within a story. This worksheet will assist st
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RI.9-10.3
, RI.9-10.6
, CCRA.R.1
+2
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
Seedfolks Character Analysis Chart with Depth and Complexity Icons
Students can use this depth and complexity icons chart to track their thinking and understanding of characters throughout the book, Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman. As each new character is introduced, or referenced, students can add on to the chart. This really helped ELL students to better understand the text, and pushed GT students to think about the impact of each character. Students can complete this chart in its entirety, or depending on ability, it can be shortened or done in parts. This do
4th - 8th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.3
, RL.7.6
STEAL Indirect Characterization Poster/ Characterization with Inferencing
STEAL Indirect Characterization helps students make inferences about characters. With the Notice and Note close reading strategy, this inferencing guide supports deep thinking about characters in texts.
4th - 12th
Novel Studies, Reading, Reading Strategies
MYP Design Challenge - Marble Run
Wonderful project! Included: unit template with statement of inquiryslides presentation to show studentsTeacher notesDesign Dollar printablefull Design Cycle write upAll images are from Unsplash Photo and icons are from Flaticon. Do not purchase this if you have bought the Year One Full Year Design Notebook.
4th - 7th
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