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Great Expectations Fun Novel Activities Prereading Activity Hexagonal Thinking
Make your novel study more engaging from beginning to end with this pre- and post-reading bundle for Great Expectations. This resource combines a thematic debate / anticipation activity with a hexagonal thinking activity to help students build interest before reading and make meaningful connections after reading. The anticipation activity invites students to think, discuss, and debate big ideas connected to the text before they begin reading. It is a great way to spark curiosity, activate p
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies
Divisibility by 4 & 8 | Versatiles Activity | 6th Grade | Print + Digital
Divisibility Rules by 4 & 8 VersaTiles® Activity—perfect for math centers, small groups, or independent number sense practice. This self-checking divisibility activity helps students master rules for sum of the digits divisibility by 4 & 8 while using the VersaTiles® system to get instant feedback. Students solve 12 scaffolded problems to decide whether numbers are divisible using specific rules, strengthening their number sense and fluency. Works great for review, intervention, test prep, ear
5th - 8th
Arithmetic, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 5.NBT.B.6
, 6.NS.B.2
+1
Divisibility by 2, 3 & 6 | Versatiles Activity | 6th Grade | Print + Digital
Divisibility Rules by 2, 3 & 6 VersaTiles® Activity—perfect for math centers, small groups, or independent number sense practice. This self-checking divisibility activity helps students master rules for sum of the digits divisibility by 3 & 9 while using the VersaTiles® system to get instant feedback. Students solve 12 scaffolded problems to decide whether numbers are divisible using specific rules, strengthening their number sense and fluency. Works great for review, intervention, test prep,
5th - 8th
Arithmetic, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 5.NBT.B.6
, 6.NS.B.2
+1
Divisibility by 3 & 9 | Versatiles Activity | 6th Grade | Print + Digital
Divisibility Rules by 3 & 9 VersaTiles® Activity—perfect for math centers, small groups, or independent number sense practice. This self-checking divisibility activity helps students master rules for sum of the digits divisibility by 3 & 9 while using the VersaTiles® system to get instant feedback. Students solve 12 scaffolded problems to decide whether numbers are divisible using specific rules, strengthening their number sense and fluency. Works great for review, intervention, test prep, ear
4th - 8th
Arithmetic, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 5.NBT.B.6
, 6.NS.B.2
+1
AP Lang Annotation Desk Cards | Rhetorical Analysis, Argument & Synthesis
Your students don't know what to annotate. So they annotate nothing — or they highlight everything and call it done.These desk cards solve that problem before you even hand out the passage. Each card gives students a concrete, essay-type-specific annotation system for all three AP Lang essay types — rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis — on one quarter-sheet card that sits on their desk while they read. No more "what am I supposed to be looking for?" No more passive highlighting. Student
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.9-10.6
, RI.9-10.8
, RI.11-12.6
+6
Also included in: AP Lang Annotation Bundle | Desk Cards + Bookmarks | Print & Go
Analysis--Judicial Term Limits
Ready-to-use source analysis packet gives students everything they need to explore one of the most relevant constitutional controversies today. Designed with AP-level expectations in mind, this resource strengthens skills in argumentation, document analysis, and evidence-based writing. Federalist No. 78 (Hamilton) – Key excerpts Judicial tenure clause from Article III of the U.S. Constitution Modern legal scholarship evaluating life tenure Bipartisan think-tank excerpts (Brookings, Cato, etc
9th - 12th
Government
AP Environmental Science – Unit 8 Packet: Aquatic & Terrestrial Pollution
This review worksheet is designed to help you prepare for the AP Environmental Science Exam for Unit 8: Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution. Questions reflect College Board–style expectations, including short explanations, applied reasoning, and opportunities to draw, sketch, and label diagrams. Practice FRQ's and answer key provided.
Not Specific
Biology, Environment, General Science
Also included in: AP Environmental Science Units 1-9 Packets Bundle
UNIVERSAL ETHICS: universal human rights, cultural relativism debate, global
10 Engaging PHILOSOPHY AND CRITICAL THINKING Reading Comprehension Passages on UNIVERSAL ETHICS: universal human rights, cultural relativism debate, moral absolutism vs relativism, cross cultural ethics, global values. Are there moral rules that should apply to everyone, even across different cultures and traditions? Students explore how universal human rights aim to protect people everywhere, how the cultural relativism debate questions whether values depend on culture, how moral absolutism vs
5th - 8th
Informational Text, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
MORALITY AND LAW: justice and fairness, rights and responsibilities, privacy
10 Engaging PHILOSOPHY AND CRITICAL THINKING Reading Comprehension Passages on MORALITY AND LAW: justice and fairness, rights and responsibilities, civil disobedience, privacy and surveillance, punishment and rehabilitation. How do societies decide which rules should become laws and which actions are fair or unfair? Students explore how justice and fairness guide the creation of laws, how rights and responsibilities shape legal systems, how civil disobedience questions unfair rules, how privacy
5th - 8th
Informational Text, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
James Hurst's The Scarlet Ibis Short Story Mini Activity and Answer Key
Brotherly love, pride, and one very symbolic bird, James Hurst’s The Scarlet Ibis is a heartbreaker with literary wings. This classic short story explores the fragile bond between two brothers, the weight of expectations, and the tragic consequences of pushing someone too far. With rich imagery, layered symbolism, and a narrator who’s both loving and flawed, The Scarlet Ibis invites students to reflect on guilt, identity, and the complexity of human relationships. This mini activity include
5th - 12th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Literature
AP Psychology: Unit 2, Topic 2.1: Can You Trust Your Brain? Intro to Perception
Kick off your AP Psychology Cognition unit with a lesson that instantly hooks students and gets them thinking. In this engaging, interactive lesson, students explore how perception is shaped by sensory input, prior knowledge, expectations, and attention. Instead of a lecture-heavy introduction, this resource uses visual challenges, discussion, inquiry, and application to help students experience psychology in action. The AP Psychology course framework places perception in Unit 2: Cognition and e
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Psychology
COLONIALISM & POSTCOLONIAL ETHICS historical impact, cultural imperialism debate
10 Engaging PHILOSOPHY AND CRITICAL THINKING Reading Comprehension Passages on COLONIALISM & POSTCOLONIAL ETHICS: colonialism historical impact, postcolonial theory ideas, cultural imperialism debates, decolonization movements, identity and power. How do past systems of colonial rule still influence cultures, identities, and global relationships today? Students explore how colonialism historical impact reshaped societies and economies, how postcolonial theory ideas examine power and representat
5th - 8th
Informational Text, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
AP Calculus Derivatives Review Game | SCOOT Task Cards | Unit 2
Looking for an engaging, low-prep way to review derivatives in AP Calculus? This AP Calculus Derivatives Review Game is a SCOOT-style, movement-based activity that gets students up, moving, and actively practicing key derivative rules — all with zero prep for the teacher. Perfect for: AP Calculus Unit 2 review Test prep or midyear review A change of pace from worksheets Sub plans or low-energy days ✅ What is SCOOT?SCOOT is a movement-based task card activity where students rotate arou
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Calculus
AP Environmental Science – Unit 6 Packet: Energy Resources & Consumption
This review worksheet is designed to prepare students for the AP Environmental Science Exam by reinforcing key concepts, vocabulary, data interpretation, and reasoning skills from Unit 6: Energy Resources and Consumption. Questions reflect College Board-style expectations, including conceptual understanding, application, and visual analysis. There are 4 FRQ practice questions at the end, and answer key is provided.
Not Specific
Biology, Environment, General Science
Also included in: AP Environmental Science Units 1-9 Packets Bundle
Egg Drop STEM Workbook Bundle – Engineering Journal | Grades 3–8 Editable
Need flexible, editable worksheets to support your Egg Drop engineering challenge? This bundle includes both upper elementary (3–5) and middle school (6–8) versions of the Student Engineering Workbook in fully editable format, allowing you to adapt language, expectations, and scaffolding to fit your classroom. Designed for teachers who want differentiation and customization without starting from scratch. What’s Included Grades 3–5 Editable Workbook Guided engineering planning pages Structured r
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
The Outsiders Mock Trial Prosecution Role Guide
Set your students up for courtroom success with this Prosecution Role Guide! Designed for a mock trial of Johnny Cade in The Outsiders, this resource provides detailed, easy-to-follow descriptions of each role within the prosecution team. With clear expectations laid out, students gain the confidence and direction they need to prepare for trial and deliver strong performances. What’s Included: Comprehensive Role Descriptions – Each courtroom role is broken down so students know exactly what
6th - 9th
Novel Studies, Reading, Writing
AP Chemistry Unit 6 Bundle (6.1–6.9): Thermochemistry
This AP Chemistry Unit 6 Bundle covers Thermochemistry (Topics 6.1–6.9) and provides a complete set of instructional materials to support both teachers and students throughout the unit. All resources are aligned with AP Chemistry Course and Exam Standards and support AP-style problem solving, energy calculations, and conceptual understanding of enthalpy, calorimetry, and thermodynamic processes. Included resources feature: Textbook Alignment (with Chemistry: The Central Science (Brown & LeMay, 1
10th - 12th
Chemistry
Also included in: AP Chemistry ENTIRE YEAR | Units 1–9 (Full Curriculum, Labs, Resources)
NIHILISM AND THE SEARCH FOR MEANING: meaning of life questions, existentialism
10 Engaging PHILOSOPHY AND CRITICAL THINKING Reading Comprehension Passages on NIHILISM AND THE SEARCH FOR MEANING: meaning of life questions, existentialism and absurdism, nihilism in culture, philosophy of purpose, finding meaning. What happens when people start to wonder whether life has any real meaning or purpose? Students explore how the philosophy of nihilism questions rules and values, how existentialism and absurdism respond to these doubts, how art and literature express feelings abou
5th - 8th
Informational Text, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
IB Psychology Concept Portfolio
Empower your IB Psychology students to track, apply, and reflect on the six key concepts (Bias, Causality, Change, Measurement, Perspective, Responsibility) with this structured, editable Concept Portfolio pack. Perfect for building conceptual understanding and critical thinking throughout the course, this resource is designed for consistent use across modules and inquiry units. This bundle includes: One Portfolio Guide explaining expectations, deadlines, and the student-friendly rubric Six
11th - 12th
Psychology
T. Coraghessan Boyle's The Lie Short Story Mini Activity and Answer Key
Because sometimes skipping work spirals into a moral meltdown. This two-page activity dives into T. Coraghessan Boyle’s The Lie, a short story that starts with a harmless excuse and snowballs into a full-blown identity crisis. Students will analyze tone, character motivation, and the slippery slope of deception, all while questioning what it means to live authentically in a world of expectations. Perfect for pairing with units on modern fiction, ethics, or postmodern angst, this resource invites
6th - 12th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Literature
AP Art History Go Fish Game | 250 Works Review Activity | Test Prep/Connections
AP Art History Go Fish: Connections Game – Review Activity for the 250 WorksMake reviewing the 250 works of art engaging, interactive, and academically meaningful with this AP Art History Go Fish: Connections Edition game! This activity transforms a familiar card game into a structured review that reinforces key art historical concepts, vocabulary, and connections across time periods, themes, media, and artistic traditions. Students play using classic "Go Fish" rules while practicing higher-lev
9th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts, World History
Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Board Game Group Project | Grades 6-9
Make learning photosynthesis and cellular respiration hands-on and engaging with this collaborative board game group or individual project! Perfect for grades 6-9 science, this activity challenges students to design, build, and play their own review board games, reinforcing key concepts while practicing teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity. Students will work in groups (or individually) to create a fully playable board game that includes at least 25 scientifically accurate questions
6th - 9th
Biology, General Science
CYNICISM AND STOICISM: stoic philosophy ideas, emotional resilience skills
10 Engaging PHILOSOPHY AND CRITICAL THINKING Reading Comprehension Passages on CYNICISM AND STOICISM: stoic philosophy ideas, emotional resilience skills, cynic philosophy simplicity, apatheia self control, wealth and happiness debates. How can ancient philosophies teach people to stay calm and live simply in a busy modern world? Students explore how stoic philosophy ideas encourage self control and thoughtful responses, how emotional resilience skills help people handle challenges, how cynic p
5th - 8th
Informational Text, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
ETHICS IN SPORTS: fair play principles, doping, performance enhancement, gender
10 Engaging PHILOSOPHY AND CRITICAL THINKING Reading Comprehension Passages on ETHICS IN SPORTS: fair play principles, doping and performance enhancement, equality in competition, gender fairness in sports, sportsmanship values.What makes a competition fair when athletes want to win and perform their best? Students explore how fair play principles guide respectful competition, how doping and performance enhancement raise questions about honesty and health, how equality in competition supports e
5th - 8th
Informational Text, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
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