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Brought to your classroom by the DaVinci Machine! Using the high-interest world Charles Schulz’ Peanuts characters and how they were developed, this language arts lesson will stimulate your students' inner artist, reinforce grammar conventions, and make them dig into their dictionaries. This is a completely self-contained lesson that requires no preparation. Simply print, copy, and distribute! This product includes dictionary practice, critical thinking, grammar conventions, and a unique app

1621, the year the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving, was not just about celebrating the Pilgrim's arrival to the New World. It was also about two completely different societies learning to live together. Brought to your classroom by the DaVinci Machine! Introduce your students to the rich backstory behind the first Thanksgiving. (P.S. Did you know there weren't any bathrooms on the Mayflower!?) Click here to check out our FREE accompanying lesson about Squanto, the man behind the

This set is a fun and convenient way to reinforce your recent lesson or to review 3-digit by 2-digit multiplication! Grades 4 and 5 Student guide grids included! Traditional algorithm or lattice method- teacher's choice! Fun mini-lesson about Minions! Full answer key Make everyday multiplication fun! Download the preview to see everything you get!

This set is a fun and convenient way to reinforce your recent lesson or to review 3-digit by 3-digit multiplication! Grades 4 and 5 Student guide grids included! Traditional algorithm or lattice method- teacher's choice! Fun mini-lesson on the recent discovery of liquid water on Mars Full answer key Make everyday multiplication fun! Download the preview to see everything you get!

Brought to your classroom by the DaVinci Machine! Using the backdrop of the Theory of Relativity, this science lesson will stimulate your students' inner genius while reinforcing comprehension skills and introducing new vocabulary. Teachers- do not fret, we've put these difficult scientific concepts into kid-friendly terms! This is a completely self-contained lesson that requires no preparation. Simply print, copy, and distribute! This product includes vocabulary words, comprehension question

Use this fun wildflower activity to cover the following Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6-8 texts and topics. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.7 Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model

Brought to your classroom by the DaVinci Machine! Click here to check out our accompanying lesson about the first Thanksgiving. Present Squanto to your class in a new way! We provide a quick history of the Wampanoag- Squanto's tribe. Learn about how Squanto lived before and after European contact. Introduce students to the Native American man who helped the Pilgrims through their first winter in the New World and made the first Thanksgiving possible for these struggling European settlers. T

Brought to your classroom by the DaVinci Machine! This is a fully self-contained lesson that can also be used as a part of a larger Christmas Around the World unit. Stimulate your students' ready-for-vacation brains by diving into Ethiopia's unique and sometimes strange holiday customs. Includes: comprehension and analysis, functional text, and an answer key! Click here to check out our accompanying lesson about Christmas in Sweden!

Brought to your classroom by the DaVinci Machine! This is a fully self-contained lesson that can also be used as a part of a larger Christmas Around the World unit. Stimulate your students' ready-for-vacation brains by diving into Sweden's unique and sometimes strange holiday customs. Skills covered include: compare and contrast, functional text, and higher-order thinking. Also included: A holiday recipe for marzipan cookies that can be tried at home or made in class with only a little pr

This creative writing packet provides your students with a well-written narrative, demonstrating the elements of a good story. Use in connection with your narrative writing assignment to improve story quality. Self-explanatory directions make an easy homework assignment requiring critical thinking.

Affirmations are the most effective way to stay positive throughout the day. This brochure-sized daily affirmation covers it all. Read it throughout the day to maintain a positive attitude and a productive life.