$10 - $20 8th Grade Google Apps

Transform your teaching with this all-inclusive teaching slides bundle, designed to cover the entire "Systems in Action" unit from the Nelson Science & Technology series. This comprehensive package includes detailed teaching slides for Chapters 1, 2, and 3, providing a rich, interactive, and engaging learning experience for Grade 8 students.

Units Covered:

Unit 1: Understanding Systems

• Introducing Systems
• Reading Science and Technology
• Types of Systems
• System Components
• Perform an Activity: Examining Physical Systems
• Systems Evolve
• Explore an Issue Critically: Consumerism

Unit 2: Mechanical Systems

• Mechanical Advantage and Pulleys
• Levers and Mechanical Advantage
• Inclined Planes and Mechanical Advantage
• Work and Mechanical Advantage
• Energy and Work
• Simple Machines
• Complex Machines

Unit 3: Designing Efficient Systems

• Energy on the Loose
• Efficiency
• Mechanical Efficiency
• Examining Efficiency
• Solving Technological Problems
• Customer Service
• The Pros and Cons of Automation

Product Highlights:

• Comprehensive Coverage: All lessons from Units 1, 2, and 3 are included, ensuring a thorough understanding of systems in action.
• Engaging Content: Captivating slides with clear explanations, relevant images, and practical examples.
• Interactive Learning: Encourage discussions and critical thinking with thought-provoking questions and activities.
• Visually Appealing: High-quality images and graphics make learning accessible and engaging.
• Easy to Use: Organized content that aligns with the Nelson Science & Technology curriculum for Grade 8.

Legal Disclaimer: This resource has been independently created and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with Nelson. The content of these slides has been specifically developed to address the needs of my Grade 8 classes, ensuring a tailored and effective learning experience.

Bundle together five dynamic New Year's resources for an enriching learning experience in your middle school classroom. Here's a brief overview of each component in this comprehensive package:

New Year's Informational Text Set: Structure, Central Idea, Author's Purpose!
A collection of five diverse articles, each exemplifying a different text structure like Description, Chronological, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, and Cause and Effect. This set focuses on Times Square New Year’s celebrations and includes STAAR-aligned questions on the central idea, author's purpose, vocabulary, and text structure.

Classroom Synergy: Resetting Expectations in the New Year – 4 Engaging Activities!
Kick off the new year with four activities designed to reinforce classroom expectations and promote a positive learning environment. This resource includes expectation role-playing, creating expectations posters, and connecting expectations to SEL with reflective writing prompts.

Global Bites: New Year’s Celebrations and Food Traditions – Inquiry Based Learning
Explore New Year's traditions and food customs from around the world with this inquiry-based learning project. This resource encourages research and presentation skills as students delve into diverse cultural celebrations and their unique culinary traditions.

Cheers to A New Year: How to Write A Toast Workshop
Enhance public speaking skills with this engaging workshop on crafting toasts. Perfect for New Year celebrations, this resource guides students through the process of writing and delivering a meaningful toast, fostering both creativity and confidence in public speaking.

Spill the Tea: 2023 Year in Review – Google Slides Photo Project
A fun and engaging Google Slides project that allows students to reflect on the year 2023. Students create a photo-based presentation, capturing key moments, trends, and personal experiences from the year, making it an excellent activity for New Year reflections.

This bundle is perfect for middle school teachers looking to add a mix of educational and engaging activities to their New Year curriculum. Each resource is designed to be cross-curricular, supporting skills in reading, writing, research, public speaking, and social-emotional learning.

Doing a novel unit on The Outsiders? Don't know where to get started? This bundle is for you! It includes a flip book study guide, Characterization flip book, and Introduction power point.

SEL Back to School Activities | Get To Know Me Activities | All About Me Bundle

About This Bundle

★ Topic - Get To Know Me Activities | All About Me

★ Includes 3 Products

★ 111 pages

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text Boxes Already Created!)

★ Google Slide Links for ALL products

★ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses for Activity Worksheets

★ Everything is **Print **and Digital

**★ **Suitable for Middle School and High School

**★ **Social Emotional Learning

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Products included in this Get To Know Me Bundle:

❤️ Get To Know Me Activity Worksheets

❤️ Get To Know Me "Roll and Match" Group Activity

❤️ Get To Know Me "Roll and Reveal" Group Activity

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Items included in this bundle:

❤️ Get To Know Me Activity Worksheets

**★ **12 Get To Know Me Activity Worksheets

**★ **Detailed Sample Responses

**★ **Google Slide link

❤️ Get To Know Me "Roll and Match" Group Activity

★ 20 Get To Know Me "Roll and Match" Worksheets

★ 20 BLANK | Custom "Roll and Match" Worksheets** (You or students generate your OWN prompts!)**

★ 2 Teacher Guidance Sheets (One for each variation)

**★ 2 **Google Slide links (for each variation)

❤️ Get To Know Me "Roll and Reveal" Group Activity

**★ **20 Get To Know Me Worksheets for 2 Dice Activity

★ 20 Get To Know Me Worksheets for 1 Die Activity

★ 2 BLANK Get To Know Me Worksheets** for 1 and 2 Dice Activities (You generate your OWN questions!)**

**★ **3 Teacher Guidance Sheets (One for each activity)

**★ 3 **Google Slide links (for each activity)

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Looking for Get to Know Me activities that go beyond favorite colors and fun facts? This SEL Get To Know Me Bundle includes three interactive, reflection-based activities—Roll & Match, **Roll & Reveal, and Get To Know Me Activity Worksheets **—designed to help students explore who they are, what they need, and how they relate to others in a thoughtful, age-appropriate way.

These activities go **much deeper **than typical icebreakers. Instead of surface-level questions, students reflect on their strengths, challenges, perspectives, goals, and other SEL related topics —giving you a clearer picture of how they think, what matters to them, and how to support them in and out of the classroom.

Each activity promotes meaningful conversation, self-awareness, and peer connection—making this bundle perfect for the first weeks of school or any time you're working to build a strong, supportive classroom community.

What Students Are Really Doing:

✔️ Reflecting on their experiences, interests, values, and challenges
✔️ Practicing emotional expression and empathy
✔️ Discovering shared experiences and building trust
✔️ Developing a stronger sense of identity and belonging
✔️ Building a respectful, inclusive classroom environment

Why Teachers Love This Bundle:

**✨ **Goes beyond surface-level “all about me” questions
**✨ **Builds classroom community from day one
**✨ **Flexible formats for writing, speaking, or small group interaction
**✨ **Easily integrates into advisory, SEL lessons, morning meetings, or first-week plans
**✨ **Print-and-go or digital-ready—with no prep needed!

Ideal for:

★ Back-to-school activities

★ Morning meetings
★ Advisory periods
★ SEL check-ins
★ Small group work or peer-building days

★ Relationship building

Whether you're teaching middle or high school, in general ed or support settings, this bundle gives you a variety of engaging tools to help your students reflect, connect, and grow—while helping you get to know them in ways that actually matter.

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Challenge and excite your students with these fun and engaging activities as you explore prehistory and early civilizations! This exclusive bundle includes PowerPoints, interactive reading activities, foldables, graphic organizers, crosswords, and much more!

Topics covered include prehistory, the Neolithic Revolution, and River Valley Civilizations (Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, India)

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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to assess your students' understanding of Biology concepts? Our bundled resource covers a variety of topics and a variety of grade levels. Use it as a formative or summative assessment in your class. Perfect for stations, choice boards, independent review, or early finishers. Check out the preview to see if it's a good fit for your classroom!

The bundle is 20% off! The bundle will continue to grow, so purchase to receive all future resources for free!

To do these activities, you will share the included Google Sheet with your students via Google Classroom.

Benefits of this resource:

• Distance learning and in-person classroom friendly!
• NO PREP - Assign and go!
• Auto-graded

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If you are looking for other pixel art activities, take a look at the following bundles!

Science Super Bundle!

Purchase this bundle to get every pixel art science product at a discounted price!

Math Super Bundle!

Purchase this bundle to get every pixel art math product at a discounted price!

If you don't need all, make sure to check the minor bundle options:

Chemistry Bundle

Earth Science Bundle

Multiplication Bundle

Division Bundle

Addition Bundle

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Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt resource guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative** outline **using an argumentative **graphic organizer. **These lessons will demonstrate developing a **claim, reasons, **and **evidence, **refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an **opinion **essay.

All aspects of **argument writing **are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing **hooks **and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the beginning writer to the advanced writer, this resource has something for everyone.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their argumentative writing skills. The **writing quiz **reinforces **guided note-taking **techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing argument writing easy for teachers.

These **no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video **with **writing tutorial **and **template **can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Argumentative / Argument Essay Writing Prompt Bundle includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Description of argumentative essay
• Requirements of argumentative writing
• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Argumentative Writing Quiz

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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The lessons in this bundle include:

• What Time Should Students Go to Bed

• Should Schools Offer Co-Ed Athletic Programs
• Are Youth Centers Effective
• Is Year-Round School More Effective
• Should Students and Teachers Be Friends on Social Media
• Is Homework Effective
• What Should Be a New Federal Holiday
• Should School Uniforms Be Required
• Does Television Have Any Educational Value
• Do Video Games Promote Violence

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Are you looking for an easy and engaging way to teach food vocabulary in Spanish? Look no further!

This bundle includes nine print and digital resources to teach and review vocabulary related to food:

• a vocab PowerPoint (122 slides!) with a printable vocab list (**Sample the vocabulary list for free!**)
• a flip book for note-taking (in color and black and white, as well as an answer key)
• a Yo tengo... ¿Quién tiene...? game with 31 cards (in color or black and white) and a student recording page to practice fruit, vegetable, and dairy product vocabulary
• a Yo tengo... ¿Quién tiene...? game with 32 cards (in color or black and white) and a student recording page to practice proteins and grains vocabulary
• a Yo tengo... ¿Quién tiene...? game with 30 cards (in color or black and white) and a student recording page to practice junk food, drinks, meals and condiments vocabulary
• Google Slides Task Cards set of 50 digital task cards to practice vocabulary
• Google Slides Task Cards set of 30 digital task cards to practice listening comprehension
• 8 digital (and print) jigsaw puzzles for Google Slides

This bundle includes resources to practice and reinforce food vocabulary with your students in a fun, engaging way! Check out the thumbnails and preview to get a better idea of what’s included!

By buying this bundle, you save 20% versus purchasing each resource individually!

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5 de Mayo Everything you Need Bundle

¿Has estado buscando una forma divertida y educativa de involucrar a tus estudiantes? ¡Mis lecciones utilizan los modelos de Aprendizaje Basado en Juegos y Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos, y están garantizadas para captar la atención de tus estudiantes desde el principio!

This 5 de Mayo Bundle Includes:

• Mystery Picture Activity
• Writing Activities
• Reading +Demonstrate Comprehension by Coloring in an Authentic Loteria or Xochimilco Image.
• Interactive Lesson with high-end visuals and a quiz that self-grades at the end of the lesson.
• Interactive Lesson, Quiz, Writing and Mystery Picture are completely in Spanish.
• Reading Comprehension Activity is both in English and Spanish.

So many Activities to choose from!

AS A BONUS I ADDED a CULTURAL GAME FOR SPANISH CLASS AND CULTURAL SELF-GRADING QUIZ TOO!

Este paquete del 5 de Mayo incluye:

• Actividad de imagen misteriosa
• Actividades de escritura
• Lectura + Demostración de comprensión coloreando una imagen auténtica de Lotería o Xochimilco.
• Lección interactiva con visuales de alta calidad y un cuestionario que se califica automáticamente al final de la lección.
• La lección interactiva, el cuestionario, la escritura y la imagen misteriosa están completamente en español.

La actividad de comprensión de lectura está tanto en inglés como en español.

¡Tantas actividades para elegir!

This BUNDLE includes 180+ unique BUNDLE it! - Perspective Art Lessons/Units pages: Underwater Perspective Walkway, 2-Point Perspective City Scene, Bird's Eye View City Scene & 3-D Forms. Get students motivated and engaged in semi-difficult tasks with these eye-popping pages.

Please remember that using any of my original artworks for future commercial use is prohibited.

This is not a clipart product. This product cannot be used in any way for your own freebies or products.

This product is for personal use only and cannot be copied, redistributed or reposted by others.

If you enjoy these Perspective Art Lessons/Units, please check out my TeachShare store for more similar items.

I also have a unit for sale on Conscious Discipline, and another unit for sale on UDL & SEL.

Looking for fun icebreakers and get to know you activities for the first days or week back to school? Well, you found the right place...this classroom bundle will get your upper elementary, middle school or high school students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Students are always nervous on the first day and playing games like 4 Corners and Would You Rather is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! Then, have students create a Time Capsule using the packet included in this bundle. Buy now and save over 20%!

►Boring back to school worksheets begone! This is a must-have bundle for any teacher! Use the fun whole classroom games anytime throughout the year:)

WHAT'S INCLUDED....

1. Time Capsule Project

This printable Time Capsule activity packet is perfect for the beginning of the year. It is a perfect way to get to know your students and for them to get to know each other. Students will have 22 pages in their "capsule" that helps them reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and personalities. There are plenty of creative as well as writing activities to complete. Lots of activities you would expect to see in a time capsule like letters to your future self and a list of current pressing issues happening in the world..all activities that are high-interest for Gen Z!

Place the completed time capsules in a box and unseal as a class at the end of the year. It'll be great to see how much students grow and change over the course of a single year! Alternatively, students can choose the "Unseal on Date" as 5-10 years in the future, or on graduation! What a wonderful, creative keepsake! Check the Preview to see each page!

2. Would You Rather

A fun whole class activity with questions that align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts make a great conversation starter that kids love, and they will be begging you for more!

⭐I like to use these slides for a quick brain break. I use about 10 slides at a time!

• 100 Would You Rather Slides (Now in Google Slides!)

Note: If your district does not allow you to add to your Google Drive, or you would prefer a PDF version of this activity, simply send me a message here with your email address through the Q&A and I will email it to you after you have purchased the resource.

Ideas for using these questions:

• In centers
• During transitions
• For brain breaks
• Extra time filler
• At the end of the day
• During morning meeting
• To facilitate respectful discussion or debate
• To build critical thinking skills
• To practice communicating ideas
• To defend thoughts and opinions
• For a fun activity!!!

3. Four Corners

Use this fun whole class activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.

Simply print the included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one of the questions. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 50 Questions (Google Slides)

• Includes a Blank Editable Slide

• 4 Printable Classroom Labels

The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...

• Who do you think would win the rap battle?
• Which music artist do you think has the best live performances?
• If you could collaborate with any fashion brand, which would it be?
• What's your favorite way to spend time online?
• If you could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, who would it be?
• Which fast food restaurant would you want to eat at for the rest of your life?

HOW TO USE IT:

• first day of school get-to-know-you activity
• icebreaker
• brain breaks
• morning meeting
• teach respecting differences

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR MORE EARLY FINISHERS…

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ You may be interested in the money-saving Monthly Early Finisher Packets Bundle. Each packet comes with 20 pages and includes all 12 months of the year!! Each packet offers an assortment of puzzles like a word search and a maze, games like tic tac toe and tons of seasonal coloring and creative activities to keep students engaged throughout the entire month. Print them off for students to pull out whenever they finish their work early!

Get it now for over 50% off!

Each month includes the following:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

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Lesson Overview

Need a fun way to introduce Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to upper elementary or middle school students? This seasonal bundle lets students learn the basics of Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets) as they create pixel art using the program. First, they'll create a quick pixel art from a given example and then they'll create their own! This bundle includes the full lesson for each season: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. These are each sold separately too, if you prefer. These are also fun lessons to use if you just need something for a one day lesson.

I've used this with 7th and 8th graders who used their free time to create even more art! I hope your students have as much fun as mine did learning Excel or Google Sheets!

Materials Required

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

Files Included for Each Season

· Teacher & Student Resources

· Introduction to Pixel Art Lesson (Microsoft Excel project) with tutorial

· Introduction to Pixel Art Lesson (Google Sheets project) with tutorial

· Legends and Sample Pictures for 8 Additional Pictures

· Full Excel editable files for all pixel art projects (note: these can be opened in Google Sheets too)

Contains instructions and samples for these pixel art designs:

WINTER

Samples

1 – Winter Cap

2 – Easy Snowman

Additional Pictures

1 – Penguin

2 – Hot Chocolate

3 – Snowflakes

4 – Winter Village Scene

5 – Snowman SceneWinter

SPRING

* Daffodil

* Purple Flower

* Blue Spring Flowers

* Easter Bunny

* Easter Basket

* Pink Flower

SUMMER

Samples

1 – Watermelon

2 – Beach Umbrella

Easy

1 – Sunglasses

2 – Pail and Shovel

Additional Pictures

1 – Beach Ball

2 – Sandals

3 – Ice Cream Bar

4 – Ice Cream Cone

5 – Sandcastle

6 – Summer Sun

FALL

Example 1: Rake

Example 2: Acorn

Easy Picture 1: Smore

Easy Picture 2: Sweater

Picture 1: Bonfire

Picture 2: Hot Chocolate

Picture 3: Fall Leaf

Picture 4: Fall Sunset

Picture 5: Fall Trees

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· 1-2 (50 minute) class period(s) for each season (but your students will probably want to work on it longer!)

Each season is available separately at:

Winter: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Winter-Pixel-Art-in-Microsoft-Excel-or-Google-Sheets-Distance-Learning-2689617

Spring: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Spring-Pixel-Art-in-Microsoft-Excel-or-Google-Sheets-Distance-Learning-2283503

Summer: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Summer-Pixel-Art-in-Microsoft-Excel-or-Google-Sheets-Distance-Learning-2312188

Fall: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Fall-Pixel-Art-in-MS-Excel-or-Google-Sheets-11238769

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This bundle includes the in-class and digital version of our Escape from Dystopia Escape Room!

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock. Now, you can facilitate our popular Escape from Dystopia Escape Rooms in the classroom and at home for distance learning with this meticulously-crafted bundle. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task, but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours run smoothly from start to finish. All tasks are skills-based so that with these fun lessons, learning is not sacrificed. Whether they are in school or at home, your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize how much they're learning about dystopian literature!

How does it work?

In order to escape from your dystopian [digital] classroom of despair and destruction, your students must escape your room by solving 5 different utopian and dystopian related puzzles, discovering a hidden message, and finding clues along the way.

• Dystopia FAQs: In the first task, students must complete a crossword puzzle with questions about dystopian and utopian societies. Once complete, they must unscramble circled boxes to reveal the first code.
• Trending Now: In the second task, students must match an actual current law, statistic or trend with the dystopian novel that shows what, if taken to the extreme, could happen to our world. Once completed correctly, letters within the shaded boxes will reveal the second code.
• Word Maze: In the third task, students must complete a word maze. Letters collected along the way will reveal a theme of dystopia and act as the third code.
• Unknown Citizen: In the fourth task, students must perform a close reading of W. H. Auden's The Unknown Citizen. This is the perfect poem for discussing the totalitarian aspects of dystopian societies and how citizens can completely lose their individuality within them. The letters of the multiple choice questions about the poem will form the fourth code.
• Dys/U topia?: In the fifth and final task, students must assemble two charts for Utopia and Dystopia using hypothetical elements of both types of society. Letters of the correct answers reveal the final code phrase to escape the classroom!

In-Class Escape Room Includes:

- Escape Room Basics

- Detailed Day-Of Instructions

- Escape Room Print Checklist

- Student Teams Chart

- Welcome Sign for Your Door

- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and necessary information to be kept at stations

- Student Answer Booklet

- Teacher Answer Keys

- Visual "Keys"

- Escape Room Reflection for homework or in-class writing activity

- Theme Reflection for homework assignment or in-class writing activity

Digital (Paperless) Escape Room Includes:

- Instructions for how to access and share escape room and answer key through Google Drive

- Materials for 5 Tasks: digital task signs, detailed task instructions, and worksheets

- Digital Student Answer Booklet

- Digital Teacher Answer Key

*Note that this is the digital version of the escape room; tasks are identical, just reformatted for digital experience. Requires use of Google Slides.*

These escape rooms can be used as an introduction to or as a review of dystopia, however students will need at least a fundamental understanding of utopian and dystopian societies prior to engaging in the activities. Therefore, this 30-slide Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint is included to be taught a day or two prior to the escapes.

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Is there a Fall Feel in the air?  These Spanish fall activities will get your students talking, writing and listening about otoño, Halloween and Día de los muertos in an engaging way.  Practice both presentational and interpersonal speaking and writing while keeping students producing lots of Spanish! Give them comprehensible input with comprehension questions that are either open-ended or self-correcting MCQ!

Use these resources in all of your levels!  They’re already differentiated!  Those days when you’re just exhausted, progress reports were due, you were correcting benchmarks, when you need sub plans.... And now you don’t have a great lesson plan for tomorrow?  No worries!  These activities will get you through!  And best of all- students will be working hard in the target language and having fun!

The writing prompts are awesome!  They are differentiated for Novice High and Intermediate Low students.  Each level has 2 prompts; one about Halloween and another about Día de los muertos.  This resource comes with 

-vocab lists to students with season-specific vocab

-graphic organizer

-ideas for how to make this a group task (for less correcting for you!)

-a rubric 

-color or black and white printing options

The Open-Ended Task Cards are also amazing!  They are so versatile and can be used in so many ways!  There are 20 different prompts related to fall themes and they encourage creativity with their language.  Vocab that may be unfamiliar is given right on the card!  Here are some ideas about how you can use them. 

-print them.  Pass them out to your class.  Ask each student to do a 10 minute free write.

-print them.  Pass them out to your class.  Ask each student to do a 2 minute presentational speaking with their next door neighbor.

-Display one card for the class.  Everyone writes about that topic.  (Great for a warm-up each day!)

-Display one card for the class.  Everyone on the right talks.  Everyone on the left listens and gives feedback.  Then switch! 

These task cards contain:

-20 different scenarios

-printable version in color

-printable version in black and white

-display version for a projector or SmartBoard

-Peer feedback form

-Self-Reflection form 

The Listening Activity is authentic, curated to make sure it's appropriate for students, and comes with 2 options for comprehension questions! Students will listen to a short video about tips for starting a new school year. You can assign the open ended questions (answer key included) or you can assign the Edpuzzle version with Multiple Choice Questions that are self-grading.

The Día de los muertos vocab puzzle is a great way to practice vocab related to this holiday.  Students use their mouse (or cursor) to manipulate digital puzzle pieces and match up vocabulary terms to put the puzzle together! 

Who can use this product?

• Great for Year 2, 3 and 4

How can I use this product?

• These resources can be used just for one day or
• They can be used as warm-ups
• They can be used in a series of days
• Writing prompts can be used for individuals or for group tasks
• Task cards can be used for speaking or writing
• Students can engage in peer feedback or self-reflection
• Teachers can use these as practice or as an assessment grade
• Assign the vocab puzzle for fun, for homework, to fast finishers 
• Use these activities for sub plans

What’s included in this product?

• 2 different Novice High Writing Prompts
• 2 different Intermediate Low Writing Prompts
• Rubrics for Writing Prompts
• Graphic organizer for students 
• Teacher notes and ideas about how to use the writing prompts
• Vocab Lists for Halloween and Día de los muertos
• Color or Black and White printing options 
• One set of 20 open-ended Fall-themed task cards: Display version
• One set of 20 open-ended Fall-themed task cards: color print version
• One set of 20 open-ended Fall-themed task cards: Black and white print version
• Peer feedback form
• Self-reflection form
• Teacher notes about the many ways task cards can be used in class 
• A digital vocab puzzle related to Día de los muertos vocabulary
• A curated YouTube video with a young native speaker giving tips for starting a new school year
• Open-ended comprehension questions
• Answer Key to comprehension questions
• Edpuzzle version of this YouTube video with MCQ (self-grading) 

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Explore a year-round bundle of monthly writing choice boards, each themed to celebrate unique national themes! Perfect for bell work, centers, homework, and more, these low-to-no-prep resources in digital Google Docs and print formats inspire creative, reflective, and imaginative writing all year long.

Each Writing Choice Board Includes:

• Google Doc link
• 9 writing prompts on each choice board
• Separate space for students to type/write
• Printable PDF versions

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Each month features a UNIQUE nationally-celebrated theme:

January - National Braille Literacy Month

February - National Self-Check Month

March - National Nutrition Month

April - National Move More Month

May - National Better Sleep Month

June - National Safety Month

July - National Park & Recreation Month

August - National Back-to-School Month

September - National Preparedness Month

October - National Book Month

November - National Students Month

December - National Human Rights Month

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| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills | Environmental Print | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |

This is a NO PREP, download and go resource!

This is a digital resource. For the paper version click below:

Paying Utility Bills - BUNDLE - Paper

This bundle includes two resources and has a total of:

• 12 different realistic utility bills
• 28 different Google Forms with 277 questions
• Google Forms are editable & self-grading

Bills Types Included:

• Electric
• Garbage/ Recycle
• Gas
• Oil
• Water/ Sewer

This resource was recently updated to include:

• 1 new unit!
• 3 new bills
• 18 new Google Forms
• 153 additional questions added

This resource is specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this downloadable material, students will engage with a diverse collection of realistic utility bills, including those from an electric company, town water and more.

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop a deep understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as a_ccount details, costs, due dates, late charges, and more._ The resource offers two levels of engagement: a cut-and-paste activity level and a write-in-the-answer level. This ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and reinforce their learning.

Key Features:

1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.

2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.

3. Two Levels of Engagement: The resource offers flexibility with two levels of difficulty. Students can choose between a cut-and-paste activity or a write-in-the-answer format, allowing them to engage at a level suited to their abilities.

By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.

This unit bundle is composed of four highly engaging, primary based, interactive Slide Presentations, and activities-- designed to have students critically explore the period of Reconstruction/Jim Crow.

LESSON ONE: Reconstruction Era [Intro]

Includes:

• 45 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• POV Freedmen Scenario Activity

LESSON ONE will have students examine;

• the different ways in which newly freed slaves expressed their emancipation
• the POV of a Freedmen (POV Activity). Students will respond and debate four questions central to this time period from a Freedman's perspective;

1. Now that the Civil War is over, who should own and control the plantations?
2. What do you propose should happen to the ex-Confederate leaders?
3. Who should be allowed to vote in the new South? Everyone? Only formerly enslaved people? Only those who were loyal to the United States during the war? Women?
4. How will African Americans be protected from the revenge of the defeated soldiers and from the plantation owners?
5. What conditions should be put on the Southern states before they are allowed to return to the Union?

LESSON TWO: The Pursuit to Vote

Includes:

• 48 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• Black Codes Scenarios Matching Game
• Louisiana State Literacy Test

LESSON TWO will have students examine;

• the Black Codes (Matching Game included)
• Three Reconstruction Plans
• the POV of a Freedmen in regards to the different obstacles they faced in their pursuit to vote (Inequality of land, the Grandfather Clause, Literacy Test, Poll Tax, Intimidation & Violence)

LESSON THREE: The Ku Klux Klan (Comparing the Past to Today)

Includes:

• 34 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• Venn Diagram- 'Comparing White Supremacy of the Past with Today'
• Primary Source Reading- 'C.P. Ellis Why I Quit the Klan'

LESSON THREE will have students examine;

• the underlying roots from which the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) came to exist in America
• the organization's primary tactics of using intimidation & fear in fighting against social equality, and why many poor whites were recruited to join the KKK organization.
• & compare/contrast the circumstances & social conditions of two former white supremacist leaders (one who lived during the era of Jim Crow, and the other of present day).

LESSON FOUR: Jim Crow Laws

Includes:

• 38 Slide Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• A Tale of Two Schools' Supplementary Reading Comprehension Activity
• 'Freedom Song' Movie Handout

LESSON FOUR will have students examine;

• the period of the Jim Crow era, with a focus on the segregation of schools.
• the implications of monumental Supreme Court decisions of 'Plessy v. Ferguson', and 'Brown V. Board of Education'.

Choice of three supplementary activities; 

• The 1st Optional Activity will have students analyze four political cartoons. Students will identify whether the author was FOR or AGAINST the Jim Crow Laws, & describe supportive details from the cartoon on their POLITICAL CARTOON HANDOUT.

• The 2nd Optional Activity will have students critically read a primary source article titled ‘A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS’, and respond to text dependent questions in their ‘TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS QUESTIONS HANDOUT. The teacher can do a read-aloud, OR students can read independently. Class discussion is encouraged.

• The 3rd Optional Activity will have students analyze a film titled ‘FREEDOM SONG’. Students will apply their knowledge from their guided notes, and respond to open-ended questions in their FREEDOM SONG HANDOUT.

For this activity, you and your students will need access to Google Sheets. For best use, each student should have their own device.

Engage your students in a fun and interactive way with this Math Pixel Art Activity with Google Sheets! Perfect for reinforcing integer operations, these activities challenges students to add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive and negative numbers to reveal a hidden pixel art picture.

What you're getting:

• Pixel Art 1 - Adding Integers (elephant)
• Pixel Art 2 - Subtracting Integers (lion)
• Pixel Art 3 - Adding and Subtracting Integers (giraffe)
• Pixel Art 4 - Multiplying Integers (ladybug)
• Pixel Art 5 - Dividing Integers (snail)
• Pixel Art 6 - Multiplying and Dividing Integers (green bug)
• Pixel Art 7 - All Integer Operations (dog)

Each pixel art includes 19 total problems for students to solve!

How it works:

• Students will solve a series of integer operation problems, each corresponding to a color or section of a pixelated image.
• As they evaluate the expressions correctly, they "fill in" the picture, pixel by pixel, revealing a fun design at the end.
• The more problems they solve, the clearer the image becomes, providing instant feedback and a sense of accomplishment!

Why it's great for the classroom:

• Engaging & Interactive: Keeps students focused while practicing essential math skills.
• Instant Feedback: Students can immediately see the results of their work, motivating them to keep solving problems.

This Math Pixel Art Activity is a fantastic way to combine creativity with learning, making algebra fun and exciting for students of all ages

Grade 7-10 Vocabulary Unit.

Designed to improve student vocabulary, reading, writing, and oral communication. This unit is scaffolded and includes lots of review to ensure student success. Teaching Duration is 2 + months. Includes teacher instructions.

Includes:

PowerPoint with 40 list words (word of the day) PowerPoint and Google Slides

Antonyms, synonyms, word prediction, sample sentences, connotation/denotation, part of speech and etymology. (word origin)

Word Wall

Student Notes (Google Slides and PDF)

Includes 4 pre quizzes and quizzes with teacher answer sheets PDF and Google Slides.

Unit Test and pre test with teacher answer sheets PDF and Google Slides

4 sets of crosswords with definitions matching and teacher answer sheets

4 spin and review centers with student work sheets

4 Quizlet Links and Final Review Blooket Link

This is a Zip File and includes, PDF's, Google Links, Microsoft PowerPoint and MS Word and links to Quizlets and Blooket Games.

Covering The Boy in the Striped Pajamas? Don't know where to start? We have you covered! This bundle includes six different products to help: an introduction power point, a holocaust web quest, a study guide, a characterization flip book, graphic organizers, and a film analysis. Great for differentiated instruction!

*Study Guide and Characterization flipbook are both the Google Drive Version; however, to access them you will need to click on the bonus file and follow the links.