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Simple table with description and examples of good hooks to use for writing.

This is a focused assessment perfect for most state standards. It focused on rotation and revolution and the effects of those movements. It also emphasizes Earth's place in our Solar System. Brief generalizations about the inner and outer planets are also assessed. It requires students to apply their knowledge to situations. Great as a review before the state tests or as an assessment within the Earth, Moon and Sun unit.

Everything kids need to know about sound reflection, absorption, pitch, volume and the speed of sound is here. Students organize information into chart. Can be used as study guide, worksheet or review. Comes with suggested teacher key.

I've always struggled with "at home science experiments". This activity breaks it down into an easy to follow form for both parents and students. After modeling in class with simple experiments, I allow the students to try. I suggest approving each student's idea with you before giving the go ahead. I assign one of these each quarter and the kids really look forward to them. It's a great way to fit in the science inquiry and investigations standards. Comes with easy to use, quick scoring ru

Students have problems estimating heights. This project is complete with a suggested single website which they will use to locate information about the skyscrapers of Cleveland. This can be used as a sample to complete together before researching your city's skyscrapers or as a self-directed activity. Students not only report the height in meters and feet, but they become familiar with how many meters/feet make up a floor. The students will also be required to list additional information on

Teach your students about Gratitude and Mindset through these simple activities. Very easy to implement... Just run off these 4 pages for each student back to back and provide them with pretty paper at the end for a card. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of the year to practice gratitude. 1. Read an excerpt that reads negative from top to bottom and positive from bottom to top to discuss mindset. 2. Watch a video about Gratitude. 3. Have students get into groups and discuss gratitude. Sugg

My students enjoy this activity and it really gets them thinking about fractions and geometry. For example, they will be asked to draw 20 bulbs and color 1/5 of them red. The project also touches on area and perimeter as well as some geometry vocabulary and usage. We use our Everyday Math Geometry Templates (can see image of one online), but the project can be adjusted for them to freehand draw the shapes. Challenging and engaging activity.

Perfect for introduction or reinforcement of 5.MD.4 and 5.MD.5. Complete step, by step instructions with two different student sheets. Students use cubes to crate various volumes. They recognize that once they find the area of the base you can either add or multiply up to discover the volume. Can be used for direct instruction and then break into cooperative learning groups. Simple, user friendly plan all ready to go!

Here's a simple chart that my students add to their resource binder or interactive notebooks for determining divisibility. This really comes in handy when reducing fractions as well as checking division.

Quick reference sheet for speed, distance and time calculations. Included key words to look for when reading the problem and deciding what to solve for. Also includes reminders about reporting calculations with units.

Simple one page sheet to get your students up and measuring with a partner. Students will be required to measure in both metric and customary units to find linear, area and volume measurements in their classroom. Cooperative, hands-on and simple to get them thinking about measurement.