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This project prompts students to build and work with catapults in order to model a real world parabola. This is a great project to facilitate in any Algebra 1 classroom because it will offer a tangible connection to quadratic functions. This product contains information relating to four main components of the project: 1. Build a catapult. 2. Measure and record data in order to write the equation for the parabola modeled by the catapult. 3. Write an essay about the math, science, and history

This workbook introduces middle school math students to the concept of solving simple algebraic equations. This workbook guides students through thinking moves and steps that they can follow to solve simple algebraic equations. This packet is a great way to introduce your students to a new unit or chapter that involves solving simple algebraic equations. I recommend breaking your students into small groups and having them work though this material following a workshop model. Some students will m

Help students see how compound interest really works -- not just calculate it! 💡 This highly accessible activity guides students through tables, graphs, and visual analysis so they can understand how time and interest rates impact money over the long run. Students explore a realistic scenario: investing $5,000 at different interest rates over time. 💵⏳ They calculate future values, organize data, sketch a graph, and then analyze what the graph reveals about growth. The emphasis is on notic

Background: I created this graphic organizer to accompany the Claim Support Questions thinking routine introduced in the book, Making Thinking Visible: How to Promote Engagement, Understanding, and Independence for All Learners, by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, and Karin Morrison For your reference, here is a link to the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Making-Thinking-Visible-Understanding-Independence/dp/047091551X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414867713&sr=8-1&keywords=making+thinking+visible

I created this graphic organizer to accompany the 3-2-1 Bridge thinking routine introduced in the book, "Making Thinking Visible: How to Promote Engagement, Understanding, and Independence for All Learners," by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, and Karin Morrison 3-2-1 Bridge is a routine for activating prior knowledge and making connections. From the Visible Thinking Website: Purpose: What kind of thinking does this routine encourage? This routine asks students to uncover their initial thoughts,

This resource explicitly teaches students when and how to email a teacher, with examples, non-examples, and guided practice.

This simple, undated weekly homework planner helps middle school students build strong organization, planning, and time-management skills without feeling overwhelmed. Designed with an executive-function focus, this planner gives students a clear, calm space to track assignments and important reminders each week. Perfect for classrooms that value structure, flexibility, and student independence. ✏️ What’s Included • Undated weekly planner (Monday–Friday) • Space for daily homework assignment

Learning Intention: I will think about learning strategies that effectively support my executive functioning. This guided lesson / activity provides a high level overview of the three core executive functions: Working MemoryInhibitionCognitive FlexibilityIt also include overview information about Cognitive Load Theory, connecting back to Working Memory. After review and/or learning about this information, students are prompted to reflect on and write about three learner strategies that work well

Learning Intention: I will think about numerical and categorical data. This resource introduces students to different types of data. It includes the following components: Do Now (review of mean and chart-reading)Think-Pair-Share activityMini Lesson with guided notes explaining numerical vs categorical as well as discrete vs. continuous and nominal vs. ordinalCategorical Data Collection activityNumerical Data Collection activityExtension OptionHere is a link to a Google Jamboard, which you can du

Learning Intention: I will learn about three core executive functions. This lesson introduces the three core executive functions: Working MemoryInhibitionCognitive FlexibilityThis includes a graphic organizer where students can doodle to synthesize their understanding of these ideas. It also links these concepts to specific learner strategies. Page 2 includes a Case Study activity. Students read a case study and then respond to discussion questions that prompt them to identify how executive func

This video response worksheet helps students record notes and thoughts in response to videos that they watch in class or for homework. This worksheet prompts students to record: -Title -Source -Learning Intention -Graphic Notes -3 facts or concepts learned from the video -2 questions, wonderings, or thoughts in response to the video -1 connection formed in response to this video This is a great tool for any teacher implementing "flipped classroom" assignments. This worksheet holds students ac

This packet offers an overview of declining nouns in Latin. This materials explains how to determine the declension, gender, and stem of a given Latin noun. Noun endings charts for all 5 declensions and samples of nouns from each declension are included within the packet. Students have the opportunity to practice declining. An answer key for the practice portion is included in this packet. This resource will serve as a great practice opportunity and also a very useful on-going reference tool.

This project is a fun and simple way to help students solidify their understanding of working with linear equations on the coordinate plane. This mini project emphasizes the concepts of slope and finding the equation of a line using slope and coordinate point information. Students create a drawing on the coordinate plane with 10 line segments. Then, they identify two points on each line segment, the slope of each line segment, and the equation of each line segment. This project description co

This is a graphic organizer that prompts student to create a goal following the "CANDO" method. Clear Appropriate Numerical Doable Obstacles Considered This tool prompts students to create action steps and to also consider and plan for obstacles.

This math worksheet bundle helps students complete operations with positive and negative numbers on the number line. This packet includes a reference worksheet with a large display of the number line (-20 thru +20) that also lists out guidelines or rules to follow when completing addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division with positive and negative numbers. I recommend printing this document on card stock and then laminating it. Students are then able to draw on the number line with a dr

This product explains Cognitive Load Theory in learner-friendly language. This infographic/worksheet unpacks the following terms: Cognitive Load TheoryWorking MemoryIntrinsic LoadExtraneous LoadGermane LoadThis worksheet includes space for students to synthesize the main ideas in their own words. On the second page, there is a Think and Discuss Activity, which prompts the students to connect their understanding of Cognitive Load Theory to learner strategies. This fits right into any study skil

This infographic is a tool for students that struggle with perfectionism. This infographic outlines and describes 10 different strategies: Set Realistic Goals Prioritize Tasks Chunk Assignments Time Management Set a Time Limit Accept Imperfection Challenge Negative Thoughts Reach Out Stay Organized Practice Self-Compassion There is also space where students can record their own notes or ideas.

This project prompts students to put their decimal skills to use while exploring some consumer math. Students are challenged to create a wish list of items and spend exactly $1,000,000. This resource includes: - project description - single-point grading rubric - "Need-to-Know Skill: How to Calculate Sales Tax" page - sales tax by state chart - blank table to help students organize their wish list information I suggest assigning this as independent work -- homework for one week. Give students

This product is an undated bullet journal style student planner. This means that you can use this product for any academic year! Students can stop and start using as works best for them. This product includes a weekly spread for each week of the school year as well as goal-setting and habit-tracking prompts throughout. Print double-sized and then you can drop this into a binder system to create a personalized and customizable student planner. This is a great tool for a study skills class. This

Background: I created this graphic organizer to accompany the See, Think, Wonder thinking routine introduced in the book, "Making Thinking Visible: How to Promote Engagement, Understanding, and Independence for All Learners," by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, and Karin Morrison For your reference, here is a link to the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Making-Thinking-Visible-Understanding-Independence/dp/047091551X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414867713&sr=8-1&keywords=making+thinking+visible