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Transform Your Classroom with The Urban Game – A Hands-On Simulation of the Industrial Revolution and Urbanization!

This dynamic Industrial Revolution activity immerses students in the rapid urbanization and social changes of the 19th century. Through an engaging simulation, students actively experience the transformations in society, industry, and daily life during the Industrial Revolution, gaining insights into the era's complexities and innovations.

What’s Included:

• Detailed Teacher Instructions: Step-by-step guide for leading the activity, making setup and facilitation easy.
• Historical Scenarios: Each stage reflects actual shifts in 19th-century urbanization, including the rise of factories, transportation advances, and housing challenges.
• Reflection & Discussion Prompts: After each stage, students reflect on changes and discuss the broader impacts of industrialization on individuals and society.

Perfect For:

• Middle and High School World History or U.S. History Classes: An ideal activity for teaching the Industrial Revolution in an interactive, relatable way.
• Project-Based or Hands-On Learning: Adds variety to your curriculum, emphasizing active learning and student engagement.
• Flexible Use: Perfect for group work, class projects, or as an introduction to industrialization and urban studies.

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Put your students right in the middle of the Industrial Age with this fun and engaging classroom assembly line simulation! Students must work together to create as many automobiles as possible as they experience working on an assembly line!

Includes instructions and all of the printouts you'll need to have loads of fun with your students!

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• The Fly Swatter Game - The Industrial Revolution - An interactive vocabulary review game for the Industrial Revolution that is sure to be a class favorite!

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Are you looking for a hands-on, inquiry-based lab for your middle school students that demonstrates natural selection? This lab will do just that as it guides students to act as birds in a forest as they prey on skittles to see how the adaptation of camouflage helps a species survive. They will then collect data to see how the organisms with the fittest traits survive. The lab can be completed in one day and the graph and reflection questions will most likely take a second day to complete.

The simulation activity includes warm up questions, step by step instructions, a data table, line graph, and reflection questions. Students also use math skills to calculate population percentages and display them on a line graph.

Materials needed: skittles & green paper or green napkins (optional: polka dot napkins)

An answer key is included.

Your students will:

• Engage in visual and hands-on learning
• Apply knowledge
• Practice concepts 
• Collect data
• Analyze data
• Draw conclusions
• Use math skills
• Explore real world application of science knowledge

Are you looking for a hands-on, inquiry-based lab for your middle school students that covers watersheds and human impact on water supply? Then check this out! In this lab, students will crumple a piece of paper, use markers to draw various landmarks and landforms on the paper, and then spray water over the paper to simulate rain flowing through a watershed. Students will be able to observe how water travels from areas of higher elevation to lower elevation due to gravity. Additionally, students will learn how humans impact the environment by leaving pollution on Earth's surface, which gets transported into the water supply. This lab also includes detailed step by step instructions and post-lab questions.

An answer key is included.

Materials needed: markers, plain paper, spray bottles, and water.

Your students will:

• Apply knowledge
• Practice concepts 
• Use observation skills
• Demonstrate understanding
• Analyze data
• Apply key terms and definitions
• Engage in visual and hands-on learning
• Explore real world problems

Teach your students about the art of Ancient Egyptian Mummification in a way that they will never forget! Perfect for Ancient World History, Ancient Cultures, Halloween, and whenever you teach about mummies!

This resource includes:

• A material list with notes
• Sample material lists for 20 students and 120 students in groups
• Steps for Mummification
• Steps for Mummification with annotations, further information, and resources
• Eulogy template with example

This is a part of a larger resource that includes an illustrated and detailed presentation in the afterlife and steps for mummification!

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• Ancient Egypt Vocabulary Matching Game
• Ancient Egypt BINGO!
• or both in the Ancient Egypt Vocabulary Game BUNDLE!

Teach your students about the Egyptian Afterlife and the art of Ancient Egyptian Mummification in a way that they will never forget! This simulation activity resource includes a READY to present powerpoint, along with detailed materials list to get your students ready to mummify teddy bears!

Perfect for Ancient World History, Ancient Cultures, Halloween, and whenever you teach about mummies!

This resource includes:

• An illustrated presentation introducing the Egyptian Afterlife and step by step instructions for mummification
• Steps for Mummification
• Steps for Mummification with annotations, further information, and resources
• A material list with notes
• Sample material lists for 20 students and 120 students in groups
• Eulogy template with example

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• Ancient Egypt Vocabulary Matching Game
• Ancient Egypt BINGO!
• or both in the Ancient Egypt Vocabulary Game BUNDLE!

This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in sales jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute averages, percentages, commission calculations, etc. to solve problems in common sales jobs.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Sales Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Sales Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in government and public administration jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute interest and profits, how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Government Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Government Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in education and training jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute interest and profits, how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Education & Training Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Education & Training Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in Information Technology jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Information Technology Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Information Technology Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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Learning about Careers – Landscape Architecture Simulation project gives students an opportunity to experience what Landscape Architects actually do. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students use Web 2.0 tools such as: (Plan a Garden, Gardena, Small Blue Print Planner (download, online version coming soon), or Sketchup to design an amazing outdoor area for a home. This project was created for a grade 7-8 Career Exploration class, but could easily be adapted for older students.

Materials Required

· Access to computers for each student (or pair of students)

· Internet access

· Access to Sketchup (CAD software – free download) - optional

Project Duration (approximate)

· Introduction to Landscape Architecture Careers (video and PowerPoint Presentation) – .75 to 1 (50 minute) class period(s)

· Creation and landscape design project – 1.5 – 2 (50 minute) class periods

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• PowerPoint Presentation (teacher led introduction to the career)

• Landscape Design Simulation Lesson Expectations, Instructions and Rubric

• Sample Designs

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in finance jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute interest and profits, how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Finance Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Finance Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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As students consider what they want to do in the future, they love getting a chance to see what people REALLY do at their jobs. This lesson puts them in the role of an Advertising Executive, designing an advertisement for a unique product that their team is given. This is a fun, creative project, suitable for CTE, technology or art classes and is also an easy lesson to leave for a substitute teacher.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Lesson includes:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Student instructions, expectations and grading rubric

• 20 Product Idea cards plus blank cards to add additional ideas

• Sample Projects

** PRODUCT UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND SAMPLES 6-15-16**

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Learning about Transportation Careers gives students an introduction to what individuals in this career field do on the job. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students learn about the career as they research information and create a short PowerPoint presentation. Next, they apply their knowledge to learn more about logistics as they choose a product and understand how it would be transported and stored. Finally, they use Sketchup (a free CAD download) to create an “ideal” form of transportation and justify their choices for the design. This project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Introduction to Transportation Careers Project

• Understanding Logistics Project

• “Ideal” Transportation Design Project

• Project Samples

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in agriculture, food and natural resource jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute interest and profits, how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in law, public safety, corrections and security jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to calculate averages, determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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Learning about Graphic Design gives students an introduction to what graphic designers do on the job. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students learn about the career from the provided PowerPoint (short teacher presentation) Next, they apply their knowledge in a logo identification game, and finally they design and create a logo of their own. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Introduction to Graphic Design Careers PowerPoint

• Identify the Logo Activity Instructions

• Identify the Logo Student Handout

• Identify the Logo Answer Key

• Logo Creation Project Expectations, Instructions & Grading Rubric

• Logo Project Samples

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Learning about Industrial/Product Design (Manufacturing) Careers gives students an introduction to what individuals in this career field do on the job. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students learn about the career by viewing a short, teacher-led PowerPoint. Next, they learn more about patents and trademarks as they research these topics on the Internet to answer provided questions. Finally, students work in teams to develop a unique product of their own and build a prototype of the product. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Introduction to Industrial/Product Design (Manufacturing Careers) PowerPoint

• Learning about Patents and Trademarks Student Handout

• Learning about Patents and Trademarks Answer Key

• Design a New Product Project Expectations, Instructions & Rubric

• Design Worksheet

• Team Sign Up Sheet

• Project Samples

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This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in business, management and administration jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute interest and profits, how to determine percentages and use fractions, and other basic math skills used in this industry.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Business, Management and Administration Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Business, Management and Administration Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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• If your students struggle writing compound or complex sentences...
• If you want them to level up on revising & editing sections on state or district tests (commas, ya'll... tested SO OFTEN)...
• If you want them to fully and completely understand how to use a comma in all situations...
• AND you don't want to force them to do it...

DO IT WITH SENTENCE BURGERS!

By taking something they already understand and combining it with a manipulative made for ELA, you've got Sentence Burgers.

I've included many variations on this for:

• Independent work
• Group work
• Paired learning
• Whole class interaction

Through fun templates, opportunities for increased complex thinking as well as ways for teachers to measure learning through leveled/scaffolded practice and assessments.

Make Sentence Burgers the BEST and LAST way you teach compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences through FUN LEARNING

included:

- PDF (53 pages includes 20+ pages of templates + student reference pages)

-PowerPoint Lesson (11 slides)

-Google Quizzes (4 links)

- Practice Pages (4 areas in PDF)

- Quizzes (4 areas - replicated on Google Quizzes)

- Pics of completed templates (in folder)