Something Different to Try

Combining a variety of math processes, problem solving, social studies facts, and research skills, the American Revolution Number Trail allows students to follow the trail from one word problem to another in order to discover the mystery number at the end of the trail. Each question builds on the answer of the one before it and depends on research skills to be solved. The American Revolution Number Trail is a great way to differentiate for students who have already demonstrated mastery of the t

Fractions Menu Think there is no time for creativity in this time of high-stakes testing? Tired of the same old assignments? Well, so are a lot of your students. This Fractions Menu extends learning and retention through creative activities based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Creative Productive Thinking, and Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons. It allows for differentiation for ALL students through Pace, Process, and Produc

Multiplication Facts Menu What do you do if some of your students already know their multiplication facts? You encourage them with the Something Different to Try Multiplication Facts Menu! This menu extends basic learning and retention through creative activities based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Creative Productive Thinking, and Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons. It allows for differentiation for ALL students through Pace, Process, and Product Choice and ca

Looking for a different path for Black History Month or your study of the Civil War? Need a literature circle study or activities for a reading enrichment group or a literacy station? This Something Different to Try menu study is multi-purpose and includes differentiation strategies based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Creative Productive Thinking, and Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons. It allows for differentiation for all students through Pace, Process, and Pr

Is It Fair? - An Introduction to Document Based Questioning is Something Different to Try when introducing students to document based questioning (DBQ). Or it could be a way to discuss a classroom issue with fairness, multiple perspectives, and kindness to others. Students glean information from analyzing three simple primary sources in order to answer the question “Is it fair for two children to receive equal allowance for unequal amounts of work?” Students practice fact vs. op

Geometry Terms Menu Think there is no time for creativity in this time of high-stakes testing? Tired of the same old assignments? Well, so are a lot of your students. This Geometry Terms Menu extends learning and retention through creative activities based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Creative Productive Thinking, and Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons. It allows for differentiation for ALL students through Pace, Process, and Product

Fall of the Alamo Number Trail Combining a variety of math processes, problem solving, social studies facts, and research skills, the Fall of the Alamo Number Trail allows students to follow the trail from one word problem to another in order to discover the mystery number. Each question builds on the answer of the one before it and depends on research skills to be solved. The Fall of the Alamo Number Trail is a perfect way to differentiate for students who have already d

A treasure trove of higher level thinking possibilities, The Westing Game- A Mystery Menu Study takes students deeper into Ellen Raskin’s Newbery Medal winning mystery novel. This independent study encourages students to develop their gifts through choosing activities involving Bloom’s Taxonomy, Creative Productive Thinking, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, and Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity Icons. It’s Something Different to Try. You

This Dog Menu Study encourages higher level thinking at any level for those who have already mastered curriculum, love dogs and animals, and just need Something Different to Try. Activities are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Creative Productive Thinking, and Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity Icons. Included are suggestions on identifying good prospects for menu studies.

My Celebration Plan This portfolio study is a differentiated version of the social studies lessons included in Community Units. It can also be used in conjunction with special holiday studies as well. Based on Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Creative Productive Thinking, it allows for differentiation for all levels or can be used as enrichment for students who have already mastered the material and need Something Different to Try.

Tired of the old “What I Did on My Vacation” essay? Learn more about your new students through their choices on this menu study than an essay will ever tell you. Who are your artists and leaders? Who prefers to express learning through poetry or music or math? Who are your problem solvers and designers? Using activities based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Creative Productive Thinking, and Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons, menu studies allow for d