Aaron Head

Higher level thinking geography bellwork/warmups. Students are given four words/items/phrases/pictures every day. They are asked which items does not belong and to explain why. The catch? They ALL belong! This forces students to examine the words closely and come up with a reason why one may be different than the other. The answer doesn't matter, it's the student's explanation that does. You can even add to it by asking students to compare their answers in either homo-genius or hetero-genius g

This lesson includes: -five role cards for students to use within their groups -two differentiated versions of the same game (over the same content) -detailed step-by-step directions for students as well as a seperate set of directions for teachers -set of cards that varies in number (from 22 cards all the way to 33 cards) based on the difficulty chosen for each group

This activity will have students working in small, homogenius (data-based) groups to sort vocabulary cards into various categories. Students will be assigned one of five roles to help in the activity. Since the task cards can be differentiated to meet students' ability level, there are requirements or restrictions for each group. This could include which group titles they must use,which group titles they cannot use, and how long they are able to use their voices to interact with one another for

Cooperative learning game for students over Geographic Tools 2 Game. This lesson includes: -five role cards for students to use within their groups -three differentiated versions of the same game (over the same content) -detailed step-by-step directions for students as well as a seperate set of directions for teachers -set of cards that varies in number (from 28 cards all the way to 42 cards) based on the difficulty chosen for each group

I can statements: Explain what economics is Identify is something is a human need or wantIdentify if an economic solution answer answers one of the three basic questions of economicsComplete lesson that includes instruction, virtual interactive materials, a worksheet over the material learned in the lesson, a formative assessment/exit ticket, and a blooket game for students to play in class or as homework. -Interactive 24 slide peardeck with ample reading, vocabulary review, interactive question

I can statements: Identify how natural disasters impact people’s lives.Explain how natural disasters can cause humans to adapt to their environment.Complete lesson that includes instruction, virtual interactive materials, a formative assessment/exit ticket, and a lesson extension in the form of a student report over natural disasters -Interactive 14 slide peardeck with ample reading, vocabulary review, interactive questions, and answer keys. This peardeck can be used both in the classroom (lead

This lesson over parts of a map and reading various geographic tools and maps, has three must-do activity (a mixture of paper and online) along with two games students can play online once they have completed their "must-do's". It includes very explicit and direct instructions for both the teacher (or sub) and students. For this reason, it's an excellent lesson for a substitute teacher, as the teacher's role is more monitor. These activities include a differentiated vocab drawing activity, drag-

This lesson over types of maps has three must-do activity (a mixture of paper and online) along with two games students can play online once they have completed their "must-do's". It includes very explicit and direct instructions for both the teacher (or sub) and students. For this reason, it's an excellent lesson for a substitute teacher, as the teacher's role is more monitor. These activities include a differentiated coloring activity, drag-and-drop notes students can copy and paste into their

This lesson over types of information found on various geographic tools and maps, has three must-do activity (a mixture of paper and online) along with two games students can play online once they have completed their "must-do's". It includes very explicit and direct instructions for both the teacher (or sub) and students. For this reason, it's an excellent lesson for a substitute teacher, as the teacher's role is more monitor. These activities include a differentiated coloring activity, drag-an

This lesson over absolute location has three must-do activity (a mixture of paper and online) along with two games students can play online once they have completed their "must-do's". It includes very explicite and direct instructions for both the teacher (or sub) and students. For this reason, it's an excellent lesson for a substitute teacher, as the teacher's role is more monitor. These activities include a differentiated coloring activity, drag-and-drop notes students can copy and paste into

This lesson includes: -five role cards for students to use within their groups -four differentiated versions of the same game (over the same content) -detailed step-by-step directions for students as well as a seperate set of directions for teachers -set of cards that varies in number (from 24 cards all the way to 48 cards) based on the difficulty chosen for each group

Cooperative learning game for students over Geographic Tools 2 Game. This lesson includes: -five role cards for students to use within their groups -four differentiated versions of tyhe same game (over the same content) -detailed step-by-step directions for students as well as a seperate set of directions for teachers -set of cards that varies in number (from 32 cards all the way to 64 cards) based on the difficulty chosen for each group