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George Washington and Slavery

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Valentine Conversation Hearts - Inquiry Lesson

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Valley Forge: Decision-Making Lesson

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Animals In Space - A Six Hats Thinking Lesson

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Valley Forge: Decision-Making Lesson

By Kati Searcy

In this lesson, students will learn the positives and negatives about Valley Forge during the American Revolution. The students will follow a systematic plan for making a decision about whether they would stay at Valley Forge or if they would

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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Money Matters: A Real-World Simulation for Upper Elementary Students

By Kati Searcy

A creative problem-solving unit that simulates real life. Students are faced with real-world decisions related to money management, budgeting, jobs, taxes and bills.Students are randomly assigned families and jobs. They then are presented with

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Economics

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Simulations

$12.00

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George Washington and Slavery

By Kati Searcy

Essential Question: How do you explain George Washington’s belief in equality and freedom considering the fact that he owned slaves? Objective: Students will analyze historical evidence through primary sources to understand George Washington in

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$2.00

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The Case of Typhoid Mary: Is government quarantine of healthy people fair?

By Kati Searcy

Is a government-imposed quarantine for people with certain diseases fair? Mary Mallon (a.k.a. "Typhoid Mary") was quarantined for 26 years because she was a healthy carrier of typhoid fever who spread the disease to over 50 people (3 of whom

Subjects:

Biology, Government, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Video Files, Lesson

$5.00

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The White House is On Fire - War of 1812 (Teaching Literacy Through History)

By Kati Searcy

In 1814, the British set fire to the White House. The tale of Dolley Madison rescuing the Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington is well-known because she wrote an account of it herself. Paul Jennings, a slave at Madison’s Montpelier

Subjects:

U.S. History, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.6, RI.4.3, RI.5.3, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.9, W.4.9, SL.4.1a, SL.4.1b...

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Fair Use and Copyright for Educators

By Kati Searcy

This 25-slide PowerPoint presentation explains the basics of fair use and copyright laws with specific scenarios related to legal use of video, music and images. Included are links to more information about the topic. Great for faculty training.

Subjects:

Professional Development, Instructional Technology

Grades:

Higher Education, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, For Principals & Administrators

$2.00

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Animals In Space - A Six Hats Thinking Lesson

By Kati Searcy

In this lesson, students will learn about the role of animals in space exploration (both U.S and Russian). After learning about the history of animals in space, students will use lateral thinking to respond to the topic using DeBono's Six Hats

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, General Science, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Video Files, Lesson

$2.00

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Digital Citizenship for Teachers

By Kati Searcy

Digital Citizenship is defined as "the proper and correct actions that should be taken by those using digital technology." With the implementation of Common Core Standards, teachers are required to use digital technology as a component of their

Subjects:

Education, Instructional Technology, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Higher Education, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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The Declaration of Independence is really a "Dear John" letter

By Kati Searcy

In this lesson, students will read a "Dear John" in which Mary lists the reasons that she needs to break up with John. Using a graphic organizer, the students will analyze the various parts of the letter. Students will then look at the preamble to

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

DBQs, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.4.3, RI.4.5, RI.4.8, RI.5.3, RI.5.5, RI.5.8

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Bacteria and Viruses: A Compare and Contrast Lesson

By Kati Searcy

In this lesson students will compare and contrast bacteria and virus. Product include: Article on Bacteria Article on Viruses Compare/contrast chart Rubric to score the compare/contrast lesson Extension activity: direct analogy Procedure: Students

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.5.1, RI.5.3

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European Explorers of America: Dinner Party (Decision-Making)

By Kati Searcy

In this lesson, students will review information about six European explorers. They will then use a decision-making matrix with student-generated criteria to determine which three of the explorers they would invite to a dinner party and why. As an

Subjects:

Geography, Other (Social Studies - History), Gifted and Talented

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bibliographies, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.3, RI.5.7, RI.5.10

$2.50

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Analyzing the Flu Pandemic of 1918 Through Primary Sources

By Kati Searcy

The slideshow contains 17 primary documents (photos, letters, political cartoons, etc.) related to the flu pandemic of 1918. All sources for the documents are included. Students can use the Library of Congress Primary Document Analysis Tool to

Subjects:

Science, Social Studies - History, Health

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.9

$3.00

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BYOT - Bring Your Own Technology

By Kati Searcy

This is a FAQ document for you to use as you begin a Bring Your Own Technology (a.k.a. Bring Your Own Device) program at your school. In addition to the FAQ, there is a contract for both student and parent to sign. This was written for grades 3-5,

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, For All Subject Areas, For Administrators

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Classroom Forms, For Principals & Administrators

$4.00

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Shark Fin Soup: An Exercise in Creative-Problem Solving

By Kati Searcy

In this creative problem-solving activity, students learn about shark finning and shark fin soup. They will brainstorm all of the problems associated with these and, after determining the biggest problem, brainstorm all the possible solutions.

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.5.1

$3.50

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Mummify a Hot Dog

By Kati Searcy

Great activity to include with a study of ancient civilizations. Students place "Frank" in Natron (baking soda and salt) and within weeks Frank is "mummified." Step by step directions with photos. Student worksheet to record observations.

Subjects:

Measurement, Ancient History, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Cultural Activities

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Valentine Conversation Hearts - Inquiry Lesson

By Kati Searcy

In this activity, each student is given a sealed box of candy hearts. Using the graphic organizer, they are to make a hypothesis as to how many of each color of hearts is in the box. After they have made the hypothesis, they begin the procedure of

Subjects:

Applied Math, Basic Principles, Valentine's Day

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

$1.00

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Analyzing United States Money (Banknotes)

By Kati Searcy

This is a 5-center activity where students investigate United States money. Faces of Money Where are the bills over $100? Personification story of student's life as a $5 bill. Women and Money Symbolism on the front and back of the $1 bill. There

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History), Presidents' Day, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$2.00

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American Hero: Principal for a Day

By Kati Searcy

In this lesson, students will learn about five American heroes:Paul RevereMary McLeod BethuneFranklin D. RooseveltFrederick DouglassSusan B. AnthonyStudents will then generate criteria and complete a decision-making grid to determine who would be

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Critical Thinking, Black History Month

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.4.1

$4.00

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The Louisiana Purchase and The Lewis and Clark Expedition

By Kati Searcy

You can learn about the lesson here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uxDjspIv4G5Qz5DnGLseBOYE4w0310-h/view 1. Mystery Item (Louisiana purchase document) 2. Jefferson calls on Lewis to lead the expedition. 3. What would you take? 4. Who

Subjects:

U.S. History, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson

$3.00

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Looking at COVID-19 Through Metaphorical Expression

By Kati Searcy

Using a variety of resources, students will become experts on viruses. They will then use the critical thinking exercise of metaphorical expression to make connections and comparisons between COVID-19 and items that are not truly similar. By doing

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Science, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Research, Graphic Organizers

$3.50

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