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180 No-Prep Critical Thinking Starters FREEBIE: Word Morning Work Activity Set
Does your class need a fun class starter that teaches critical thinking and vocabulary? This FREE TRIAL of the First 5 Days of my 180 day no-prep activity set will engage your students from the get-go! Each slide includes: 1) a thought-provoking challenge, 2) an interesting new word, and 3) a fun fact. Student response pages are also included! Want more? Click here for the complete 180 No-Prep Critical Thinking Class Starters Set!
3rd - 6th
Vocabulary
4th Grade Math Warm Up Prompts and Questions of the Day - Paperless Morning Work
Help gifted and talented students think deeply with these math problems of the day! Students will understand and apply their thinking as they talk about math, draw models, write their own problems and find multiple answers to open-ended questions. Plus, there are so many ways to use this resource! Project a problem at the start of each math session, assign the problems digitally, or print questions for students to complete in centers. These free Paperless Math Prompts include questions from the
4th - 5th
Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
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FREEBIE 180 No-Prep Vocabulary Starters: Word Morning Work Warm-Up GATE Activity
Does your class need a fun class starter that teaches vocabulary? This FREE TRIAL of 180 day no-prep bellringer activity set will engage your students from the get-go! Start class each day with a word challenge to get them thinking. In the full resource, each activity is themed for the season (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer). Just put the challenge on the board and watch as students find interesting answers! Want more? Try out the full 180 No-Prep Vocabulary Starters today!This set include
3rd - 6th
Vocabulary
Solving Real World Problems
This packet guides students through the process of discussing real world problems, researching them, and finding realistic solutions. The packet is directly aligned with the Florida standards for gifted learners.
keywords: group work, teamwork, real world, issues, controversy, elementary, gifted and talented.
K - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
4th Grade Math Common Core Measurement Exemplar Word Problems
4th Grade Math Common Core Measurement Word Problems written to challenge students. These will enrich and extend their thinking. Standards covered are 4MD2 and 4MD3 as well as 4OA3. These work extremely well as exemplars. There are three real world questions that can be solved as a whole class, in small groups or by individual students.
3rd - 5th
Math Test Prep, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.OA.A.3
Mission to Mars Math Project
Students work in teams to apply their math skills to plan a Journey to Mars. If the trip takes 6 months there, and 6 months home and you will stay for 6 months, how much food and water will your crew need? Use the "Important information" provided to figure it out! Then prepare a colorful poster displaying your calculations, results, and your rocket ship with your team members peeking out!
3rd - 5th
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.B.5
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Logic Problem of the Day
Students will work through each problem looking for patterns and clues to solve. I have used the POD (Problem of the Day) slide for more than one day, sometimes one can take a week. I approach the problems using CGI techniques where the students create their own pathways to the solutions. Enjoy!
3rd - 4th
Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+4
INTERACTIVE ZOO ADVENTURE: SAMPLE: NO PREP
Please note: this will only work on PowerPoint Presentation. This is an interactive activity that is great for early childhood education. Each slide has a sound (top right) that can be played. This activity is great for sentence expansions, vocabulary (animals, sounds, basic food items), gestalt language learners and biomes. The sample includes the zoo entrance and two exhibits; crocodile and turtles. All other exhibits are blurred out. Entrance slide: problem solving, target word OPEN Slid
PreK - 2nd
Art of War Card Game
This is a project that asks students to work in groups to create a card game based on the principles of Sun Tzu's The Art of War. Included are the basic student instructions, the grading scale (to be filled out by other classmates who play the games), and a sample game. I have typically done this with students, in class. It encourages great problem solving skills and is also just plain fun.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
7th - 10th
English Language Arts
VBL: VALUE-BASED LEARNING
Value-Based Learning is an approach to teaching that works with values. It creates a strong learning environment that enhances academic attainment and develops students' social and relationship skills that last throughout their lives.
The positive learning environment is achieved through the positive values modeled by staff throughout the school. It quickly liberates teachers and students from the stress of confrontational relationships, which frees up substantial teaching and learning time. It
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Math Digital Problem of the Day Sampler
Would you like your students to improve in math problem solving? Math Digital Problem of the Day Sampler includes a sampling of six problems to help students become more familiar with and comfortable in using a variety of problem-solving strategies in an engaging format.First, project a problem and allow students a few minutes to try to solve it. Then discuss their answers and strategies. Finally, work through the interactive solution slide with your students. Solutions are presented in a step-b
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
Math Digital Problem of the Day Metric Sampler
Would you like your students to improve in math problem solving? Math Digital Problem of the Day Metric Sampler includes a sampling of six problems to help students become more familiar with and comfortable in using a variety of problem-solving strategies in an engaging format.First, project a problem and allow students a few minutes to try to solve it. Then discuss their answers and strategies. Finally, work through the interactive solution slide with your students. Solutions are presented in a
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
Emotional Regulation Poster
Using characters from Inside Out, this poster can be used to work through emotional regulation by identifying the emotion and how to regulate for each.
PreK - 5th
Iron Bowl SCAMPER
This activity is a SCAMPER activity used to increase creative thinking and problem solving. SCAMPER stands for S-Substitute, C-Combine, A-Adapt, M-Modify, P-Put to other Uses, E-Eliminate, R-Reverse/Rearrange. This activity can be modified to work with almost any topic. I have used it with my gifted students many times. They enjoy the idea of changing up different elements to make it their own.
3rd - 5th
Social Studies
Reflecting on Research for Students
Students use the PMI to respond to their own research and group work. This PMI is setup for students to look particularly at there own personal development and skills they use.
5th - 10th
Social Studies
Multiple Intelligence (Elementary & Secondary available) by Jennifer A. Gates
Looking for a way to engage students in their own growth and learning?
Working on ways to give the Common Core standards new meaning with all ages?
Want to share multiple intelligences and differentiated learning styles during staff development?
The primary/elementary and secondary/adult versions of my presentations do just that. This is a preview slide to show the quality of both presentations; colorful, easy to read format, 33 slides in all!
Guide learners of all ages to the MI survey onli
1st - 12th, Adult Education
STEM Project Plan/Process/Reflection Form
I use this template for several STEAM projects throughout the year. It teaches kids to brainstorm, plan, work within constraints, and evaluate their learning. Add a little fun by changing out the clipart to reflect whatever theme you want: Hearts, ghosts, pumpkins, turkeys, Christmas trees, etc.
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Archeology Exploration Activity Using Circles, Triangles and GeoGebra
Real World Application/Activity Involving Circle Theorems and Triangles A good activity for students who have a working knowledge of GeoGebra. Your students will begin in one of three dig areas in Egypt, and then, using circle theorems and triangles, will find the distance to the other two sites. Next they will choose one of the three dig sites to start, where they will find an artefact that they will reconstruct in GeoGebra 3D which will be used for their report/submission to the contracting mu
10th - 12th
Other (Math)
CCSS
HSG-MG.A.3
Brain House
This is helpful for teaching kids about their brains and how to control their emotions. If the brain is working without stress, the top and the bottom brain (thinkers and feelers) work together beautifully but if we Flip Our Lid, then the feelers take over!
2nd - 6th
Science
Critical Thinking Posters
Worksheet Shmirksheet's Critical Thinking Posters remind students to think for themselves. In many classrooms, teachers do most of the work: planning activities, gathering necessary supplies, analyzing strengths and weaknesses and evaluating student products. In these classrooms, the teachers are doing the majority of the thinking. It's no wonder that some students take a passive approach to learning.
These posters are great motivators for a classroom where students are taught valuable critical
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Number Place Puzzle Book for Kids | Printable Sudoku for Children | Brain Games
Make math fun and engaging with these Number Place Puzzles! 🎉 This resource helps students practice number recognition, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills in an interactive and enjoyable way. Perfect for: ✔️ Early learners ✔️ Kindergarten & Grade 1 ✔️ Math centers ✔️ Independent work ✔️ Homeschool activities 📦 What’s Included: High-quality printable puzzles Clear and simple layout for kids Ready-to-use worksheets (PDF format) Fun and engaging activities 🎯 Skills Covered
PreK - 3rd
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Numbers
AP Biology Presentation Rubric (All Units)
📊 Universal 100-Point Rubric | Scientific Communication & Assessment ToolStreamline your grading and raise student expectations with this comprehensive, AP-aligned presentation rubric designed to work across ALL AP Biology units. Whether students are presenting on cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, or energetics, this rubric ensures consistent evaluation focused on deep understanding, scientific accuracy, and communication skills. 🧠 What This Rubric AssessesStudents are evaluate
9th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: AP Biology Student Presentation Bundle (ALL UNITS)
Heart Animal Virtual Craft
A simple virtual craft using only hearts to make animals. This is best to use within edit mode in google slides or PowerPoint. This simple resource can work on: reinforcement simple and complex labeling, describing, making predictions, problem solving (if you place the piece in the wrong spot), prepositions, counting & so much more!
PreK - 1st
KBL: KNOWLEDGE-BASED LEARNING
Knowledge-based learning is learning that revolves around both the knowledge that the student already has, and the understanding that they are going to achieve by doing work. When learning is based on the knowledge that students already have, and knowledge they are going to be achieving, the learning is better connected to real life.
This Resource Covers:
1. Meaning of KBL
2. Knowledge Kinds
3. KBL Process
4. KBL Includes
5. KBL Strategy
6. KBL Approaches
7. KBL Benefits
8. How to Create a Know
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