Kathleen Cliff

This project asks students to create a special edition of "The American Revolution Times" newspaper to report on a particular battle to the colonists. While the project was created for the American Revolution, it could easily be adapted for any war (or other historical event) including the Civil War, World War I, or World War II. While this project was originally designed for 5th graders, it would be appropriate for many grade levels. Students will use their research skills to write two short a

This project can be used to examine any civilization using the organizer GRAPES (geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, social structure.) Students research each area and then have a choice of creative follow-up tasks for each one (lots of art, creative writing, etc. To culminate their work, students will create a slideshow presentation about each area of GRAPES. File includes overviews of GRAPES, project description/planner, follow-up choices, rubric, and note taking sheets.

Elementary Montessori style 3-part cards covering essential vitamins and minerals including food sources. Includes cards for: Vitamin A B Vitamins Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Calcium Iron Magnesium Zinc

This card sort includes the terms variable, algebraic expression, coefficient, constant, term, evaluate, dependent variable, and independent variable. Each term includes a word card, a definition card, and an example card. These cards can be laminated and cut apart for centers or Montessori shelves, or they can be cut and pasted into student notebooks. Both color and black and white versions are included.

This set includes 10 addition and 10 subtraction story problems to be used in the Montessori classroom. Each number is color-coded for Montessori place value and is appropriate to be used with materials including the stamp game and the small bead frame. Numbers range from 2-4 digits. The borders of the cards are color-coded for Montessori operations (green addition and red subtraction.) To use, print on cardstock, cut along the borders and bold lines, and laminate.

Montessori style 3-part cards covering the 12 organ systems of the human body. Includes cards and controls. Covers the following systems: Digestive, Circulatory, Nervous, Excretory, Respiratory, Skeletal, Muscular, Endocrine, Lymphatic, Ingumentary, Reproductive, and Immune.

This chart contains useful information for students about the SI (International System of Units.) The first chart includes seven common units (meter, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, mole, candle), what they measure, and their symbol. The second chart contains common prefixes (kilo- hecto- deca- deci- centi- milli- micro-), their factor, and their symbol.

Use this template to help students compare and contrast any two myths. Includes a venn diagram for students to organize details and room for a written comparison. Great for your traditional literature or folktales unit!

A basic weekly reading log that allows for students to read to self, read to others, or be read to. Google doc format allows reading goal, days to be edited.

Use this BINGO board with students on the first day of school! Different categories are listed and students go around the room to find a classmate who meets the criteria of a box on the board. Students sign each other's boxes in this get-to-know-you activity.