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This readers theater, based on the book by Agnieszka Biskup, explains the states of matter as part of a physical science unit. Information covered include solids, liquids, and gases, as well as atoms, molecules, and the water cycle. I have used it as a whole class language arts/science activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of

This readers theater, based on the book by Liam O'Donnell, explains the process of photosynthesis in plants. I have used it as a whole class language arts/science activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of students by editing the numbers next to each line. I have used this readers theater as an introduction to a unit as well as

This readers theater based on the book by Agnieszka Biskup explains chemical reactions as part of a physical science unit. Information covered include molecules, atoms, elements, and physical vs. chemical changes. I have used it as a whole class language arts/science activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of students by editin

This readers theater, based on the book by Donald Lemke, dramatizes and explains the scientific method. I have used it as a whole class language arts/science activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of students by editing the numbers next to each line. I have used this readers theater as an introduction to a unit as well as a fi

This readers theater explains the history of immigration to the United States. I have used it as a whole class language arts/history activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of students by editing the numbers next to each line. I have used this readers theater as an introduction to a unit as well as a final wrap-up.

I hope you will enjoy this as much as my students have. I compiled a list of songs popular during the time I was growing up in the 1960's and 1970's. Students analyze the lyrics to answer Common Core-friendly comprehension questions. Afterwards, they listen and watch 1-2 videos of the song. For most songs, there is one video with just lyrics and one with the actual artist performing. The links to all the songs are at the end of the file. If you come across a link that is broken, please let me k

Here is a list of possible projects that students can make or research in a study of the the United States. The list is divided into regions: Pacific, New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Great Lakes, and Great Plains. I will upload the Rocky Mountain States shortly. Students choose one project based on what they feel are their strengths. Students can make models, dioramas, timelines, write stories, create graphs, etc. I usually give them one month to complete as we study a different region eve

This is a list of questions based on the what has happened on that particular month and day. While most of the questions are historical, there are some geographical questions. For each question, there are five possible choices. The way it works in my class is that students research the question at home and come to class in the morning and make their guess on a small piece of paper and put it in the History Mystery box. At the end of the day, we discuss the question and the History Mystery manage

Here is a list of 104 Language Arts journal prompts to use after reading a novel or short story. There is a wide range of prompts ranging from "What if the setting were changed to the year 2100 or 1900?" to "Create a haiku poem about the main character." The prompts include critical thinking, literary elements, poetry, art, sentence frames, sequencing, creativity, and personal thoughts and reflections among others. They are meant for final projects, assessments, or just quick-writes.

Use this worksheet to have your students find out interesting facts about their first names such as language of origin, meaning, popularity, and why their parents gave them that name. Web links are included to find the information

Here is a list of 123 science questions (answers included) that can be used for extra credit research, to supplement regular curriculum, or just to satisfy curious minds of students. The questions relate to physical science, life science, earth science, and then general science.

Here is a compilation of various inappropriate actions and appropriate consequences I use in class that has been extremely successful. Instead of having students write lines for their inappropriate actions , I have them write something related to the behavior, such as our District's policy for that behavior. The paragraphs are straight from our handbook, or generated from the students themselves over the years. There are two separate sheets. The first one is $3.00 and the second one is free

Here is a form I send home with a list of state foods that we eat after studying a region of the country. RIght now I have potluck information forms for the Pacific, New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Great Lakes regions. The Great Plains and Rocky Mountain states will be available soon. Bon Apetit!

Make homework fun! I've used this sheet for weekend homework which asks kids to do something educational, explain what they did, and then show why it was education. I've seen everything from written reports, cooking using fractions, detailed drawings, and even a compilation of statistics for video games that were played. Parents love it because it allows their kids to do something worthwhile and also fun since it is their child's choice.

Here is an Escape Room to help students learn about the 10 Western States- California, Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Montana, and Utah. In small groups, students will solve puzzles to reveal clues for the final challenge to "escape". This product can be purchased by itself or part of a bundle with a Western States Pixel Art activity as well as a Western States Computer Graphics activity. I am offering these products at a reduced price to show an example of how I can

Students, parents, and teachers all play a role in success at school. Here is a list of responsibilities that I have my students and parents read and sign, and I add my signature as well for my responsibilities.

Learn and practice states and capitals and math by doing Magic Squares. For each puzzle there will be either 16 or 25 squares each having one answer on the top. Read question 1 and look for the box that has the answer to that question. Put a "1" in that box. Read question 2 and look for the box with that answer. Put a "2" in that box. Continue until all boxes have numbers. You will know you are correct if all columns, rows, and diagonals add to the same number. I've included a blank template.

Learn and practice the events leading up to the Revolutionary War and math by doing Magic Squares. For each puzzle there will be either 16 or 25 squares each having one answer on the top. Read question 1 and look for the box that has the answer to that question. Put a "1" in that box. Read question 2 and look for the box with that answer. Put a "2" in that box. Continue until all boxes have numbers. You will know you are correct if all columns, rows, and diagonals add to the same number. I've in

Learn and practice Revolutionary War facts and math by doing Magic Squares. For each puzzle there will be either 16 or 25 squares each having one answer on the top. Read question 1 and look for the box that has the answer to that question. Put a "1" in that box. Read question 2 and look for the box with that answer. Put a "2" in that box. Continue until all boxes have numbers. You will know you are correct if all columns, rows, and diagonals add to the same number. I've included a blank template

Use this sheet to have your students write down a wide variety of academic and personal goals at key points during the school year. Parents have enjoyed seeing the goals that their kids have set, and kids have enjoyed seeing how far they have come from start to finish. This is an editable version.