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An introductory lesson to dance that involves viewing videos and answering reflective questions, An assignment in which students choreograph their own dance about a social justice issue, and a self reflection and group evaluation form. Ideal for middle years or high school Art/Dance

A social story to teach the rule of not fighting at school, what to do instead of fighting, and what the consequences of fighting will be.

This package includes three creative projects for a mythology unit and rubrics for each. -Create character cards for gods/goddesses/creatures in myths -Create three book covers based on a myth aimed at different age groups -Create a comic strip to retell a myth Examples are for Greek, Norse, and Indigenous mythology but could be adapted for anything.

A powerpoint to explicitly teach students the difference between positive attention and negative attention. A worksheet and role play situations to accompany this lesson is also available in my store.

A worksheet and role play situations to explicitly teach students the difference between positive attention and negative attention. A powerpoint to accompany this lesson is also available in my store.

Students will cycle through three stations in groups. Station 1: students will put events from the play in order and fill in a chart of the dramatic structure of the play Station 2: students will create character sketches for two of the characters in the play Station 3: students will organize the relationships of the play

a recipe for making individual pizzas in the oven with pita bread as the crust. Includes specific step by step directions and visuals for the desired outcome (slices of pepperoni, grated cheese.) I found it successful to have an adult read the direction, demonstrate, and then show the student the visual so they knew the end result to work towards.

A social story about the importance of telling the truth and being honest so adults can help. This is ideal for students who lie because they worry about getting in trouble. It talks about how trusted adults want to help and need to know the truth to understand.

Based on the popular youtube videos, this student project involves working in partners or groups to research a historical figure, write a rap in the style of a debate, and present the rap battle with another group in front of an audience. Perfect for an ELA or Social Studies class! Includes a description of the assignment and a self-evaluation form.

Identity unit perfect for middle years ELA including a novel study for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie with chapter questions, assignments, and articles to read with the novel; a viewing guide for the film Smoke Signals written by Alexie; a final project, and more.

An informational reading comprehension fill-in-the-blank worksheet about four tricksters common to First Nations/Native American mythology: Rabbit, Coyote, Old Man, and Raven. ANSWER KEY ATTACHED

an independent (guided) inquiry research project about protecting the environment and planet Earth. Ideal for middle years and high school students learning research skills. Includes a step-by-step booklet to aid students through the project, suggested topics, and multiple options for students to present their knowledge, which allows for multiple intelligences and diverse learning styles. Includes two rubrics to assess project.

A novel study of Divergent by Veronic Roth, ideal for Middle Years ELA, including a viewing guide for the film The Island, and many engaging and challenging assignments and worksheets.

Students will create and present a project based on their dominant multiple intelligence. Suggestions are included for each category of intelligence and a rubric is included for assessment of the presentation.

a recipe for making veggie nachos in the oven. Includes specific step by step directions and visuals for the desired outcome (diced bell peppers, grated cheese.) I found it successful to have an adult read the direction, demonstrate, and then show the student the visual so they knew the end result to work towards.

a recipe for making veggie nachos in the oven. Includes specific step by step directions and visuals for the desired outcome (sliced apples, sliced bananas) I found it successful to have an adult read the direction, demonstrate, and then show the student the visual so they knew the end result to work towards.

For each act of the play Romeo and Juliet, students choose from a selection of quotations to analyze: who said it? who did they say it to? what did it mean? The most important quotations are included to aid in student comprehenshion. Easy to differentiate.

A social story about taking a break at school instead of going home. Use with students to give them language and a plan to build resiliency and stamina when school feels challenging.

A one-page resource offering strategies to avoid power struggles with students in the classroom, and what to try instead.

A powerpoint to aid in explicitly teaching students how to ask for help in a classroom setting. A worksheet accompanying this presentation is also available in my store.