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From elementary ed to all-grade special ed; from constructivist teaching to even yoga, we've got you covered! Between the two of us, we have over 20 years of teaching experience. We have built large-scale, community projects alongside our students while embedding standards-based curricula seamlessly into the folds. We are total curriculum geeks who also contract out our curriculum-building services to entities and individual teachers. It's pretty much all we talk about :)
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M&M Math: Mean, Median, Mode, Range, and Graphing with Candy!
This lesson takes the ho-hum out of the practice needed for mean, median, mode, and range. Anytime you combine candy and math, you are sure to have a winner! This lesson involves data collection, computation, and graphing. Woven throughout are questions to get students to think about the usefulness of these math concepts, helping them to relate math in the classroom to math out in the real world. Some differentiation is included. Want a real-world way to practice decimals? Try our Decimal O
5th - 8th
Graphing, Math
US Geography, Mapping, Media Literacy (postcards, songs, art, photo ) -Route 66!
Route 66 -Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, California geography and mapping skills! Close Reading, Music, Postcards, Henry Ford, Advertisements Your students will be talking (and singing) about this study for weeks! This constructivist activity using visual and media literacy is not your average reading or geography lesson! Your students will be digging through vintage postcards, song lyrics, articles, and photographs of Historic Route 66 to find the answers they need for their
4th - 10th
Geography, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Lincoln's Assassination- True Crime Detectives with Primary Sources
Primary Sources, Autopsy, Civil War, Ford's Theater, Confederacy, Union... Students will use artifacts and primary sources to learn about the President's last few hours. This is a great way to start your Civil War or Reconstruction Unit. Primary Sources Included: Autopsy Report, Playbill, Blood-Stained Dress, Blue Print of the Peterson Boarding House, Telegraphs, Diary Entries, Witness Statements, Photographs HOOK YOUR STUDENTS with this True Crime Investigation of President Lincoln's Assassina
8th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Social Studies, U.S. History
Women of the American Revolution-Martha Washington, Abigail Adams and 7 more
Students will use nine beautiful information pages about Martha Washington, Molly Pitcher, Mercy Warren, Phillis Wheatley, Abigail Adams and more to learn about how these women contributed to the American Revolution. Graphic organizers and questions allow students to draw connections. Includes ideas on how to utilize the pages and seven possible follow-up activities if time. It's time to learn the whole story! Want more Revolutionary War projects and activities? Boston Tea Party TimelineRevo
5th - 8th
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
Progressive Era Media and Meme Project--Yellow Journalism, Analysis, Memes
The Progressive Era was a time of great change and newspapers, yellow journalism, political cartoons, and muckrakers like Ida Tarbell and Upton Sinclair played key roles. Students will study propaganda and political cartoons during the late 1800's and early 1900's. They will draw comparisons with memes today and try their hand at creating a few Progressive Era memes as well! *Designed for interactive, online learning with Google Classroom or other platforms. *Included is a pdf version for pri
7th - 11th
Social Studies, U.S. History, Writing
Outdoor Math Activities--Class Outside, Games, Challenges, Practice, Groups
14 Math activities to get your students outside! Supports practice, promotes problem-solving, involves collaboration, and gets the students moving outdoors. Most activities can be adapted to indoor use. Some can be used as stations! These are high-quality activities with supportive content. Whether you integrate them throughout the year or use them for some fun end-of-year math time, these activities will get them excited and keep them engaged! Math Concepts Covered: Fractions--Equivalency
4th - 6th
Math, Other (Math)
Colonial life in America-Google Distance Learning Interactive Digital Notebook
Good for, at home learning, online work, and cyber days! Students will deconstruct the daily life of a colonist by analyzing art, researching with articles and videos, studying colonial dress, and comparing tools and items with the modern day. Students will love working independently, completing their Google slide show during class, homework, or even as a station! There is a PDF printable option as well where the students will write and sketch instead of type and drag/drop. Colorful slides an
4th - 8th
Art, U.S. History, Writing
Mystery Project: Native American/Indigenous People -Homes - Matching Activity
Native People, Westward Expansion, Native Americans, Homes, Chippewa, Apache, Iroquois, Inuit, Chinook, Pueblo, Seminole, Osage This MYSTERY matching game will have your students searching for clues within photographs, narratives, and nonfiction text related to 8 indigenous tribes of North America. Carefully read each clue card and the 16 photographs (2 per home) to reveal hidden connections between dwellings, tribes, and geographic locations. This is the mystery to solve! Which home is the chic
3rd - 9th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Native Americans
Distance Learning American Revolution Newspaper Project--Google Classroom
Good for distance learning, at home learning, online work, and cyber days! Students can choose to focus their newspaper on the Road to Revolution or events after the start of the Revolutionary War, like the "shot heard around the world" or "Paul Revere's midnight ride." Both the editable google slides digital option and the printable pdf option allow for interactive learning with research and writing. Students will also learn about newspapers and pamphlets during the time of the Revolutionary
5th - 9th
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
Immigration Stations--Exploring Ellis and Angel Islands through Stations
Stations and centers are the perfect way to explore a topic using reading, writing, analysis, and even art, tactile senses, and technology skills. Always a favorite in our classroom, these stations exploring immigration through Ellis Island and Angel Island are SO engaging. Students will sort through both primary and secondary sources, unpacking the immigrant experience. The stations require a variety of skills from reading, writing, analyzing maps, sketching, and researching. They include:
6th - 12th
Reading, Social Studies, U.S. History
Urbanization and Tenement Housing--Activities, Analysis, Sort, Jacob Riis, Reads
This Urbanization and Tenement unit is always a big hit in our classroom each year. The students love analyzing photos and old documents, discussing, and comparing life on Orchard Street in New York City throughout the decades with a sort. Students will learn about how immigration impacted urbanization and living conditions found at tenement housing projects. They will learn of the legal efforts like the Tenement House Acts, Jacob Riis, and the neighborhood efforts to improve living condition
8th - 12th
Balanced Literacy, Social Studies, U.S. History
Revolutionary War, Women's Protest, Boston Massacre, Multiple Perspectives
Media literacy and propaganda are hot topics in today’s global world, but who knew that 18th century Colonial America was also plagued with “fake news!” Topics explored in this project: Revolutionary War, propaganda, primary sources-political cartoons and posters, Boston Massacre, Tea Act and boycotts, Paul Revere, petitions, female activism, gender roles, King George III and more! Yes, both American Patriots and the British Crown used various forms of propaganda to further their own agenda.
5th - 10th
Art History, Balanced Literacy, U.S. History
Bundle! Cross-Curricular Task Cards--Early Finishers, Morning Meetings, Station
Our popular "On This Day" task cards now in a bundle for the first semester. These cards can be used for just about anything--station work, morning meeting discussions, homework, or early finishers. The cards include topics like Geography, History, Art, and Biographies. Each card has a mini-write up followed by an activity. The activities include tasks like writing, polling, drawing, and analyzing. Your student will love these cards! Included are the months: August September October November
3rd - 8th
Art, Government, U.S. History
Light Pollution Activities and Project--Problem Based Learning, Environment
Students will learn about light pollution and its effects on the environment, humans, wildlife, and energy consumption. The lesson uses video, interactive maps, images, and real-world homework reflection to take an in-depth look at the invention of light and its impact on the world. The resulting project is a public service announcement educating the public on an issue and proposing solutions to light pollution. Aligns with many standards, including Ontario Science Standards for 4-6th grades!
4th - 6th
Environment, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RST.6-8.4
, WHST.6-8.1b
, WHST.6-8.2b
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Also included in: Lessons on Light Bundle--Readings, Reflections, Activities and Projects
Executive Branch Activities--President, Cabinet Simulation, Executive Powers
Students will test their knowledge of the President and the Executive Branch with a quiz. They will learn more about the Executive Branch with an analysis of opinions held by Lincoln and Madison, a Personality Quiz Simulation where they will determine which Cabinet position they are best suited for, and a simulation where they campaign to remain a Department in the Executive Branch (based on real headlines). The students will research, play, and reflect in this fun, hands-on lesson! ***If you
7th - 9th
Government, U.S. History, Writing
Also included in: Three Branches of Government Activities-Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Three Branches of Government Activities-Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Add some fun, cooperative learning, simulations, and depth to your study of the 3 Branches of Government with this bundle. The lessons are full of hands-on activities and projects to keep your students interested and engaged. Students will also reflect on our government, making comparisons, drawing conclusions, and reflecting on their own thoughts. For a slideshow to assist the Judicial Branch lesson, check out our Judicial Branch Slideshow Teaching SupportNeed 3 Branches of Government for 4
7th - 9th
Government, U.S. History, Writing
Amanda Gorman, Poet Laureate, "The Hill We Climb" Poetry Analysis, Inauguration
Amanda Gorman's amazing poetry read at the 2021 Inauguration is an inspiration. Students will learn about Amanda and what it means to be a Poet Laureate. They will analyze her words and think critically about their impact. Students will also look at her poetry techniquest such as alliteration, repetition, rhyming, and metaphor. Google Apps or PDF options!
6th - 12th
Government, Poetry, U.S. History
Decimal Olympics--Practice, Review, Place Value, Ordering, more! No Prep!
Bring a bit of fun and the real-world to decimals, whether as stations or a packet for practice or homework. Students will write decimals in standard and word form, round decimals, add decimals, compare decimals, and order decimals. No prep needed! Answer sheet and keys included! There are six stations/pages all involving a different sport and the scores or times. Students will follow the directions and practice their decimals along the way! Who wins gold? Want students to write about decim
4th - 6th
Decimals, Math
Progressive Era--Distance Learning Women's Suffrage Movement, Interactive
Get your students thinking critically about the Women's Suffrage Movement, propaganda, politics, civics, and social justice in this interactive online lesson perfect for in class or distance learning. The Progressive Era was a time of huge transformation and the right for women to vote played a large role in shaping our society today. Students will analyze propaganda, study both sides, look back at our country's founding, and recognize the changes ushered in from women's voting rights. They w
8th - 11th
Reading, Social Studies
Jamestown v. Plymouth (Plimoth) Comparison Reading--Venn Diagram and T-Chart
This activity will require students to read and analyze informational text and make direct comparisons between two historic events. A graphic organizer will help students pull out important details, and a Venn diagram will allow them to synthesize the information. They will love comparing the mistakes made by the Jamestown settlers and the better decisions made by those at Plymouth Colony. Use highlighters or pencils to better connect with the text. This product makes an excellent test prep and
4th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, U.S. History
Also included in: Plymouth Bundle!--Constructivist, Simulation, Activities and Close Reads
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About the store
Experience
From elementary ed to all-grade special ed; from constructivist teaching to even yoga, we've got you covered! Between the two of us, we have over 20 years of teaching experience. We have built large-scale, community projects alongside our students while embedding standards-based curricula seamlessly into the folds. We are total curriculum geeks who also contract out our curriculum-building services to entities and individual teachers. It's pretty much all we talk about :)
Teaching style
We are both big proponents of constructivist, project and inquiry-based methodologies. We feel it is important that the teachers create the environment conducive to learning. The teacher ensures the foundational skills, builds the scaffolding, and then steps aside to allow the learning to actively take place. Students learn best when they are engaged and excited and when they can draw upon their prior knowledge and experience to construct their own understanding. It's all about making connections.
What about the standards, you say? Everything we create is deeply rooted in the standards. It is full of content, skills practice, and enrichment. It just might require you to rethink how you present the material. We are constantly amazed at what our students are capable of when they turn from passive to active participants in their learning.
My own education history
We have educational degrees, masters in curriculum, and even a law degree between us! Yes, we may just take the "life-long learner" slogan to the max.
Additional biographical information
So what does all of this "constructivist" lingo mean for the pieces we offer? We have devoted countless hours to creating pieces that we know will hook the students, keep them engaged, and get them thinking critically. All of our offerings are kid-approved! Our pieces are full of questions to get the students constructing their understanding. We may flip the sequence of content to require the students to have to use their own strategies for building backwards. Or, we may give away the ending first to provoke their curiosity. Many times, you will see a cross-curricular approach where math shows up in social studies, or science in writing. All of this reshapes our educational norms and makes learning exciting, not only for the students, but for you, the teacher, as well.
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