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Common Core W.4.8 resources for Gifted and Talented
Genius Hour Pack for Elementary
Are you looking to do Genius Hour in elementary? This packet has all of the teaching materials and plans, student worksheets, and caregiver letters to make sure that your Genius Hour is one of the best things you do all year in second, third, or fourth grade. Genius Hour in the lower grades can be a lot of work if you are unprepared, but this packet makes it simple! What's included in this Genius Hour planning pack? For Teachers: What is Genius Hour? A brief overview of Genius Hour and its pur
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Internet Activities - Rockets, Space Shuttles, Satellites and Rovers
28 printable or digital internet investigations on space exploration. Students use a laptop, tablet or smart phone to search online for information about... NASA, space suits, accidents in space, animals in space (dog, monkey, rabbits, mice, spiders, flies…), people in space, rockets, the Apollo space program, space shuttles, SpaceX, going to the Moon, going to Mars, Luna 1, Sputnik 1, Explorer 1, Voyager 1, Messenger, the lunar rover, Sojourner, Chang’e 4, Hubble telescope, Chandra, satellites
Grades:
3rd - 10th
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Also included in:Â Space BUNDLE
Back to School STEM Activities Intro Booklet What is STEAM First Day of School
Are you looking for a way to introduce STEM to your class? This STEM introduction booklet is the perfect resource! Discuss the importance of science, technology, engineering, art, math, and the design process. The booklet is available in both English and Spanish, and it can be used in Google Slides or as a printable PDF.This booklet is a great way to start an open discussion with your students about STEM. It can help them to understand the different components of STEM and how they all work toget
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Inventors and Inventions Bundle of Research Projects Templates
Do you know where to start with biographical research? This activity walks students through the research process. It is laid out in an age-appropriate and accessible way that encourages independent pursuit of knowledge. They will research a notable scientist, inventor, or invention. Then, you can take it to the next level by having students create their own invention! TL;DR: Easy for you, appropriate for them!See the previews above for what is included in this bundle, or read about the contents
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3rd - 6th
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Introduction to 3D Printing – STEAM PROJECT – GRADES 3-6 - Distance Learning
Have you purcahsed or are considering purchasing a 3D printer and don’t know where to start? This resource is perfect for classrooms just starting out in the world of 3D imaging and provides you with everything you need to teach the fundamentals of 3D printing. This STEAM project is broken up into two parts: BUILDING BACKGROUNDYour kiddos will begin by doing a research project of the history, current uses, benefits, and future innovcations of 3D printing. Graphic organizers are provided to assi
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
GROWTH MINDSET Activities | GRIT
Looking for ways to cultivate a get it done, don't back down, tough as nails, attitude in an interesting and engaging way? This DIGITAL or PRINTABLE resource combines a gritty paper challenge, personality quizzes, gritty tips, and a fun craftivity together as a perfect way to teach a GROWTH Mindset or SELF-Care to your students.The growth mindset activities in this unit are intended to inspire students to take responsibility for their learning and enable them to think critically about what it ta
Grades:
5th - 7th
Science Fair Project Organizational Tools
Science Fair time means lot of questions from parents and students! These tools I've created will help to put you, your students, and your parents at ease by showing how to organize a successful science fair project! You will be able to use these handouts year after year!!
You will get a four page handout to give your students/parents that gives detailed page by page directions on how to organize the project notebook. The project notebook explains how to set up the report which includes the
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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UPDATED Women's History Month Biography Research Project- Exploding Box Project
Updated to now include Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala HarrisMarch is the time of year to celebrate all of the accomplishments women have made around the world. This Women's History Month project is sure to your engage students and assist them with the research process. Included in this resource:Step by step instructions explaining how to prepare and cut the pop-up box. A video tutorial is linked for assembling and creating your pop-up box.53 different Notable Women to choose from in co
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Genius Hour Interactive Notebook Printable and Digital
Are you looking for a way to have your students participate in genius hour? This student interactive journal is the answer! It comes in two formats: printable and digital Google Slides. Students will use the Engineering Design Process to research a topic they are interested in. This can be used to guide whole class lessons or early finishers can work through the journal independently. Genius hour is a perfect way to offer engaging extensions in your classroom.What’s Included?Digital Student
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ultimate STEM and STEAM Activities Bundle - Teacher's Top-Rated Resources
Christmas Literacy Activities | 20 Creative Activities | PRINT & DIGITAL
Christmas Literacy ActivitiesBring the Christmas Spirit with these 20 creative thinking Christmas Literacy activities! Differentiated for all learners, These language rich creative thinking Christmas Literacy activities foster creative thinking to increase learning in all areas. See below for a description of these unique Christmas activities! Perfect for Christmas morning work, Christmas writing activities and Christmas early finishers.This is the PRINT & DIGITAL. It is provided in both pri
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â Christmas Activities for 3rd Grade Bundle | Math & Literacy
Decades Research No Prep Project {Paper or Digital} - Great for End of Year!
This FUN research project includes:
-An editable PDF for digital use or printing
-A Google Slides version for collaborative student-student and student-teacher work
-Teacher and student directions
-Research resources (sites safe for kids to visit!)
-Research guiding questions/ideas
-Designated space/reminders to record sources
-Student self reflection form
-Student group reflection form
-2 Presentation formats
-Teacher grading rubric for individual students
For this project, your students will
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Thanksgiving Writing Activities | Thanksgiving Creative Thinking | PRINT
Thanksgiving Creative Thinking ActivitiesThese Thanksgiving Writing Activities ask students to think about Thanksgiving in a different way. These creative thinking Thanksgiving activities are great for gifted learners and community building activities. Perfect for Thanksgiving morning work, Thanksgiving centers, for Thanksgiving writing activities or for early finishers! This packet is geared towards 3-8th grade and is provided in full color. This is the PRINT VERSION only.Also Available in DIGI
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2nd - 5th
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Interactive Foldable Research Project Bundle: Book Report, 50 States & Planets
This foldable bundle has been put together for those teachers looking for a new and engaging approach to research projects.These 3D Pop-Up Picture Book Reports come with everything your students will need to create the foldable project. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You will only need: plain white paper scissorsglue coloring That’s all! Each resource contains:Step by step instructions that will be easy enough for your students to understand on their own. Detail
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Easy Biography Research Project: Notable Hispanic Contributors
Have you started a unit on biographies and are looking for an easy to implement research project? Then look no further. This mini research printable can be used as an independent study activity or even as a learning center. You will have two formats to choose from, one is full size (8.5 x 11). The smaller version can be glued into an interactive notebook OR all student projects can be placed on a ring and placed in a classroom library for display throughout the year. 10 Different Notable Hispa
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Hispanic Heritage Month: Interactive Research Projects with Rubrics
Project Based Learning: Plan A Party PBL
Project Based Learning: Plan A Party puts your students in the shoes of a party planner as they utilize their measurement and budgeting skills to plan a friend’s birthday party!
Plan A Party is a math project based learning activity (PBL) that results in creating a party for a friend, needing to budget, calculate area, calculate perimeter, convert U.S. customary measurements, and add decimals. Along the way, students will budget and make real-life decisions, all while practicing their vital mea
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Memory Book Bundle: End of the Year Memory Book & Math Project Grades 3-5
A Festival of Memories: An End of the Year Memory Book activity and Multiplication Map Project This end of the year Memory Book is a fun twist on traditional memory books. The premise of this memory book is that the mayor wants to choose a student and design a festival around them! This book is designed for grades 3-5. An added bonus is the fully differentiated End of the Year Memory Book Multiplication Map Project that is also included.This End of the Year Memory Book contains:*Memory Book S
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Growth Mindset Activities | GRIT | Perseverance
Looking for ways to cultivate a get-it-done, don't back down, tough as nails, attitude in an interesting and engaging way?This PRINTABLE and Easy PREP resource combines a gritty paper challenge, personality quizzes, gritty tips, and a fun craftivity together as a perfect way to teach a GROWTH Mindset or SELF-Care to your students.If you would like a DIGITAL and PRINTABLE Version of this resource click the link below:Got GRIT? Digital and Printable BUNDLEThe growth mindset activities in this unit
Grades:
5th - 7th
Winter Literacy Activities | 20 Creative Writing Activities | PRINT & DIGITAL
Winter Creative Writing ActivitiesEnjoy a winter wonderland with these 20 creative thinking Winter Literacy activities! Differentiated for all learners, These creative thinking Winter Literacy activities foster creative thinking to increase learning in all areas. See below for a description of these unique Winter activities! Perfect for Winter morning work, Winter writing activities, winter literacy centers and for winter early finishers.This is the PRINT & DIGITAL version. It is in full col
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Winter Math & Writing Activities for 3rd Grade | PRINT & DIGITAL
Advanced Animal Adaptations Project - Interdisciplinary Unit on Birds
Looking for a challenging interdisciplinary unit? Developed for high ability students in fourth or fifth grade, this advanced project uses science, reading, research, and critical thinking to explore the nature of animal adaptation and its role in survival of birds. Open the previews to get a closer look.Essential Question: How do birds' adaptations prepare them for survivalInterdisciplinary Activities:Opener – Students generate examples and non-examples of adaptation. They determine categories
Grades:
4th - 5th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
Fall Activity Pack: 20 Fall Themed Creative Thinking Activities!
Fall Creative Thinking Packet
This is a packet of 20 creative thinking Fall activities for Fall. Get your students thinking creatively right from the start of the year!
These language rich creative thinking fall activities may be used individually or stapled together to create a fall activity packet (black line cover included). Fostering creative thinking has been shown to increase learning in all areas. This Fall Activity Packet will do just that!
Included you will find:
*Student Cover-
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Halloween Activities Sheets
End of Year Internet Research Projects (Grades 5-8)
This packet has 101 different internet research projects for middle school students. Students search for interesting facts about Canada, Ireland, Egypt, Madagascar, North Korea, Greece, Panama, Kenya, China, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Russia. Students locate postage stamps from foreign countries and illustrate them. Students explore the wild animals and people of Hawaii, Alaska, Pennsylvania, Texas, California and New York. Students find and describe coins from foreign countrie
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in:Â End of Year BUNDLE
Logic Puzzles and Brain Teaser Activities for Critical Thinking Year Round
Improve critical thinking skills with logic puzzles and brain teasers throughout the year. This bundle of printable or digital activities meets your students' needs year-round with 12 seasonal resources! Quick and easy setup makes this no prep packet a win for you and your students in centers or even for sub plans for a substitute teacher.By purchasing this bundle, you are saving about 25% off the price of individual resources.Engage and challenge your students with this HUGE common core aligned
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Foldable Research Project with Rubric
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this Exploding Box Research Project. Students will research and learn about 24 different Hispanic Contributors with this exciting and engaging project. You will have a choice to print in color and black and white. Two sets of research cards are included in the set, one with guiding questions for older students and a blank set that can be used with younger students who can draw pictures or write simple sentences. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love ma
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Hispanic Heritage Month: Interactive Research Projects with Rubrics
Summer Activities Pack: 20 Summer Activities for Literacy and Creativity
Summer Creative Thinking Packet
This is a packet of 20 creative thinking Summer activities for Summer. Keep your students thinking and writing right up until the last day of the school! This Summer Creative Thinking Pack is also part of my End of the Year BUNDLE
These language rich creative thinking Summer activities may be used individually or stapled together to create a Summer activity packet (black line cover included). Fostering creative thinking has been shown to increase learning in al
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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