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Back to School instructional technology simulations
Marshmallow Team Building: A Back to School Activity for First Day of School
Whether you’re headed back to school or starting a new unit, this team building exercise will get kids engaged and excited about being in your classroom. The Marshmallow Team Building exercise helps teachers establish a classroom atmosphere of teamwork and sets the tone for a fun, high energy class!Here's what you need: a whole lotta marshmallows, a box of toothpicks, and some Clorox wipes! :-) Set your classroom up for the first day so that students are working in teams to build eight differ
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5th - 12th, Staff
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Middle School Escape Room | Middle School Transition Lesson
Are your kids nervous about starting middle school? Do they have questions about what's going to be different, how hard it is or how they can make new friends? This Escape To Middle School is a fun transition activity for students starting middle school that will help them feel more at ease with the transition headed their way. Students will explore the differences between elementary school and middle school and look at ways to find success as a student in their new building.●●● To begin the
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Middle School Transition Bundle | Transition to Middle School
Desert Island Team Building, Cooperative Learning Challenge
Your students will love this game! They are required to work together in teams and make important decisions to help them survive on and escape from a Desert Island.Perfect for developing Critical Thinking, Cooperative Learning and Team Building.Students earn points based on the decisions they make and one team will leave the island as the victors. This resources comes with a comprehensive teacher guide, a full lesson on PowerPoint and an island map. You don't need to do a thing!!This would be g
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4th - 9th
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Scientific Processes: Case of the Missing Cookie Forensic Science Unit
The Case of the Missing Cookie walks students through the steps of the scientific process in order to solve a mystery! This resource is a 1-2 week mystery simulation, which can be used to teach science process skills, review the nature of science and practice team building skills. Students will help you find the thief through fingerprint analysis, handwriting analysis, and more!This resource is low prep, just print and copy; and minimal set-up (just a few materials). You can use this resource tw
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3rd - 5th
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GRAPES Design a Civilization Activity | Ancient History Social Studies Project
Teach the GRAPES of Civilization in your classroom with this creative activity that tasks students with designing their very own unique civilization! This resource contains printable project worksheets in color and black and white versions. Organizer worksheets feature each of the G.R.A.P.E.S. of Civilization: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure. Civilizations can be rooted in the real world, or fantasy! Will your students declare themselves emperor of th
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: GRAPES Ancient Civilizations Resource Activities Value Unit Bundle
DIGITAL Build Your Own Computer Activity
Students put together a digital computer in 4 click and drag activities. They learn how to put icons on a desktop, where the hardware components go inside of a computer, they label the browser icons, and they put a keyboard together. There are differentiated options to meet the needs of your students. This activity is provided in PowerPoint. You can upload it into your Google Drive and it will open with Slides. ISTE Standards Addressed:Strand: Empowered LearnerStandard: 1.c. use technology to se
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Build Your Own Computer Paper Activity and Digital Version Bundle
Ancient History Reader's Theater Skit Bundle
Engage your students in opportunities to actively engage with the content you're teaching through skits related to Ancient History! Topics include Early Humans, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China and the Mayans of Mesoamerica.This bundle includes all of the Ancient History skits available in my shop. Each skit includes parts for multiple students and five discussion questions that you can use to foster class discussions or use as writing promp
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5th - 8th
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Life Skills Resources - Real World English Activities Resume Career Exploration
Get your students geared up for life skills and real-world success with this incredible bundle of six comprehensive resources!Here’s what’s included:⭐️ Career Research Project + Mock Career FairDive into the world of different careers with our engaging project and simulate a real-life career fair right in your classroom!⭐️ Mock Job Interview ResourcesEquip your students with the skills they need to ace their job interviews with confidence.⭐️ Resume Writing ResourcesHelp students craft standout r
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Map Skills Activities | Project Based Learning
Take your kiddos on this engaging 10 lesson project based learning simulation that teaches map skills. The simulation scenario involves an expedition group that has gotten lost somewhere in North America. Students will learning various map skills focusing on using US maps. Your students will work in collaborative groups completing activities and earning points to build a helicopter on the last day of the simulation to save the expedition team.The simulation also contains a study guide, assessmen
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3rd - 4th
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Back to School REVERSE Escape Room: Candy Land-Inspired Break IN to ANY Class!
The only thing sweeter than summer break? Knowing that you’ve got a game-changing activity in store for the first days back. Kick your new school year off with a REVERSE escape room -- which is *SO. MUCH. BETTER.* than the traditional approach of “hi! Now let’s waste 40 minutes reading the syllabus" and “Let’s Do Some Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to a traditional course introduction. Introduce course routines, cool tech tools, and classroom procedures to start your class year off with a
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5th - 12th
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Social Narrative Growing Bundle
Ease anxiety for students in school and at home with this social story bundle! Establish expectations, procedures, and positive behavior models. Includes:Riding the Bus to School Social StoryCalm Down Book Social StoryTake a Deep Breath Social Story and Deep Breath VisualFire Drill Social StoryHallway Rules Social StoryNew Classmate Social StoryNew School/Class/Grade Social StorySubstitute Teacher Social StoryNew Baby SiblingWashing HandsTaking TurnsSocial GreetingsSocial Distance GreetingsGent
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PreK - 2nd
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Virtual Field Trip to American National Landmarks (Distance Learning)
This is a PowerPoint that you can use to take your class on a virtual field trip to six important American landmarks! It is also a great resource for distance learning and e-learning. It is an editable PowerPoint that can also be uploaded to Google Slides for easier online sharing.Each slide contains the name of the monument, a photo, and a few basic facts. Then, take the link to a site that will provide a 360 degree view of the landmark!These websites all provide panoramic images, and some al
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PreK - 5th
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How to Code a Rollercoaster: An Unplugged Coding Activity
Want another super fun way to teach coding to students without a computer? Check out this unplugged activity that goes perfectly with the book “How to Code a Rollercoaster” by Josh Funk. This activity has everything you need, even if you don’t have the book! Just create a grid, print out the signs, and you’re good to go! Here’s what’s included:1) 12 Action signs (Compass rose, North, South, East, West, Move Forward, Turn Left, Turn Right, Jump Over, Get 10 Tokens, Get 1 Token, Leave Tokens)2) 18
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K - 5th
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Mock Job Interview Resources - Career Readiness - Partner Activity - Editable
Ready to help your students ace their first job interview? Look no further – this comprehensive resource has got you covered! Get your students job-ready and confident! Here’s what you’ll get:✅ Job Interview Tips: Equip your students with the skills they need to shine in any interview scenario.✅ Using the STAR Method: Master the art of answering interview questions with confidence.✅ Mock Job Listings: Practice makes perfect! Explore realistic job listings to prepare for the real deal.✅ Common Jo
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Standards For Mathematical Practices Activities
Do you struggle helping your students to understand the 8 standards for mathematical practices and how to apply them? This activity bundle simulates a road trip to becoming a math master.Students work in teams to collaboratively create posters for each math practice and complete activities that guide students in how to apply them in math situations.All eight mathematical standards are covered with posters and activities for practice. When students are finished, they will also have a booklet of e
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3rd - 4th
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Stranded: Island survival icebreaker/team-building
Thieving monkeys. Angry ghosts. And there's SOMETHING in the jungle. Can YOU survive the island until help arrives?Many students have played the classic critical thinking game in which they prioritize a list of items to survive on a remote tropical island. But there's two major drawbacks of this original version. First, most of these games reward a clear preference for certain items ("What do you mean you didn't take the compass?"). Second, the game basically ends as soon as the students m
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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International Space Station Virtual Field Trip - Space activities
Let's take a Virtual Field Trip to the International Space Station and learn all about what it's like to live in SPACE!!! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to have some fun when studying about Space!Do it up! When else can you load up to go into outer space? Decorate! Have a fun space activities filled day! The International Space Station 360 view is the COOLEST way to visit the International Space Station when you can't really suit up and go in a rocket!!! Students will believe yo
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2nd - 4th
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Tech Lesson - Google Maps - GPS Buddy {Technology Lesson Plan}
Map reading seems like a lost art. An ancient skill that people used long before the smartphone. Students rely so much on their smart phones and tablets to help get them where they need or what they want. Break up the routine by having your students be the smart phone!
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Google Maps GPS Buddy will have your stud
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Middle and High School STEM and Technology Curriculum
Pre and AP Spanish Speed Dating | Citas Rápidas | ¡SOY YO! | Interpersonal Speak
CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO PREVIEW!THE PERSPECTIVE: Are you looking for a strategy to engage your intermediate and mid intermediate students, break the ice AND practice Interpersonal Speaking by expressing and elaborating ideas in 20 seconds? ¡Para Aquí! THE PRACTICE: Citas Rápidas: ¡SOY YO! is a proven strategy for incorporating interpersonal speaking into your curriculum. Allow students to feel comfortable by starting slowly, allowing previous practice in pairs and small groups. As an entir
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Animated Traditional Cursive SmartBoard Upper and Lowercase
Your students will love this interactive SmartBoard Cursive lesson. It contains 52 pages of animated upper and lowercase letters. While your students are practicing their cursive at their seats, keep the animation going on the SmartBoard so they can check their own progress.
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Career Readiness Skills Resources Bundle - Exploration Worksheets + Activities
Get your students geared up for the world of career exploration with this fantastic bundle of four comprehensive resources! This bundle has everything you need to prepare your students for their future careers.Here’s what’s included:⭐️ Career Research Project + Mock Career FairDive into the world of different careers with our engaging project and simulate a real-life career fair right in your classroom!⭐️ Mock Job Interview ResourcesEquip your students with the skills they need to ace their job
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Classroom CLUE Back to School REVERSE Escape Room: Break IN to ANY Class!
Ready to solve the mystery of back to school engagement? Put the power of old-school detective work to use for this game-changing activity for your first days back. Kick your new school year off with a REVERSE escape room -- which is *SO. MUCH. BETTER.* than the traditional approach of “hi! Now let’s waste 40 minutes reading the syllabus" and “Let’s Do Some Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to a traditional course introduction. Introduce course routines, cool tech tools, and classroom procedu
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5th - 12th
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Modern Farmhouse Style Bitmoji Classroom
It seems that the most time consuming part of setting up a Bitmoji classroom is finding and placing all the furniture and decor to make it look like your own! This is a PowerPoint slide with a room set up that has a "modern farmhouse" look. You can change the items in the room or rearrange them. You can also add items or change what is inside each of the picture frames! Customize it to make it your own, but save time with having the set-up done for you! Make sure you have pinned your Bitmoj
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Not Grade Specific
Riding the Bus to School Social Narrative
Riding the Bus to School Social Story helps students review bus expectations, rules, and step-by-step procedures. Customize with three pick up location options. Includes standard and symbolated text.Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KNew Classmate Social StoryNew School/Class/Grade Social StoryCalm Down Book Social StoryHallway Rules Social StorySocial Story BundleWheels On The Bus Adapted and Interactive BookBack to School BundleBack to School MatchingBack to School Count an
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Back to School Bundle
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