$5 - $10 8th Grade Handouts

This activity is an engaging and accessible way for your students to practice and strengthen their knowledge of American geography as well as states and capital cities!

Students will be tasked with identifying a mystery state that can be only be solved through the process of elimination. They will be prompted to use a political map of America to solve various puzzles and eliminate 49 states until they have only one left, thus solving the mystery.

This is a great way to review states and capital cities and basic map skills. The print version requires that students have access to a physical map but there is a link to a map in the digital version.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• FIVE puzzles for students to solve using a political map of the United States and their knowledge of American geography
• Answer Key
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

This Texas History lesson has 3 products - Texas Cowboy and Cattle Drive Notes, Cattle Drive and Chisholm Trail Lesson, and Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads Crossword Puzzle

Algebraic & Verbal Expressions Bundle: Study Guide, Practice Worksheet, Homework, Word Problems, Quiz, and Answer Keys

More products coming soon on Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus! Make sure to follow Oops! Math is Fun.

All documents are produced using LaTeX, providing clean, professional, and easily readable documents. LaTeX is renowned for its ability to produce documents with precise and accurate mathematical typesetting.

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Introducing the ultimate classroom management and engagement toolkit for middle school teachers of all subjects: "Classroom Synergy: Building Expectations and SEL Skills." This comprehensive package is expertly crafted to align with the start of the new year, seamlessly integrating across curriculums and focusing on key areas of student development such as social-emotional learning (SEL), writing, collaboration, and public speaking.

Product Description:

1. Classroom Expectations - PDF Handout and Google Slides: Kick off your classroom management with our detailed PDF handout and interactive Google Slides presentation, outlining 16 essential classroom expectations. This resource is designed to clarify what each expectation looks like and sounds like in a middle school setting, creating a solid foundation for a positive learning environment in any subject.

2. Expectations Role Play: Dive into dynamic, hands-on learning with our Expectations Role Play activity. Students actively engage in performing skits that depict various classroom scenarios, fostering an understanding of expectations through practical application. This activity not only reinforces classroom norms but also enhances students' public speaking and critical thinking skills.

3. Creating Expectations Posters: Unleash your students' creativity while reinforcing classroom rules with our poster-making activity. Students collaborate to design and create posters for each expectation, blending artistry with learning. These visual aids serve as constant, colorful reminders of the classroom culture you're building together.

4. Expectations and SEL Writing Prompts: Deepen your students' reflection and introspection with SEL-aligned writing prompts. These thought-provoking prompts encourage students to connect classroom expectations with their emotional and social growth, fostering maturity and self-awareness.

Perfect for the New Year: "Classroom Synergy" is an ideal resource to reset or establish your classroom culture at the beginning of the year. It sets a tone of respect, cooperation, and positivity.

Cross-Curricular and SEL Integrated: Our toolkit is designed to fit seamlessly into any subject area while prioritizing the development of crucial SEL skills. It encourages students to work together, express themselves, and become active, empathetic participants in their learning journey.

Versatile and Easy to Use: With activities catering to various learning styles and needs, "Classroom Synergy" is user-friendly and adaptable, ensuring that every middle school teacher can implement it with ease.

Elevate your classroom environment and empower your students with "Classroom Synergy: Building Expectations and SEL Skills" – your go-to resource for a harmonious, productive, and engaging classroom!

This resource is included in the New Year 2024 Bundle Here: Ring in Learning: New Year's Thematic Middle School Classroom Bundle (TeachShare.com)

My first decor bundle is here! Rainbow Pastel has the basics you need for your classroom!

Calendar - either can be flip or use a pocket chart

Nameplates - Editable on powerpoint! Options for each grade span (primary and upper)

Number Posters - Skip counting, number posters

Alphabet - Options for each grade span ( primary, with or without pictures)

Birthday Display - Editable on powerpoint

Numberline - 0 - 120

Shape posters - 2 D shapes

Hand signals - editable on powerpoint or pre-made with options

These character traits are perfect for 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade and can be used during any time of year to encourage and recognize students' positive traits.

These awards include 32 different character traits and would be particularly timely at the end of the year before you send your students off for summer vacation.

Recognize and reward your high school students' good character traits and reinforce good behavior in the classroom. These awards go really well especially if you teach character education in the classroom.

The character trait student awards could be given weekly, monthly, or end of the year.

This resource includes:

* 32 Character Trait Awards

* 3 Blank certificates to create your own character trait awards

The file is in Powerpoint. Text boxes are already in place to type your text.

Celebrate your students with these Bible based, Christian class awards. These awards are great for various occasions: end of the year, end of VBS, Sunday School, or anytime you notice these qualities in a student! They are useful for any grade level!

Printer-friendly, with simple and meaningful images! All are provided in color and black and white!

✨Three types of awards in ONE resource! 84 pages Total✨

✝️Fruit of the Spirit Classroom Awards

Print, fill in the Child’s name, the date and the teacher's name & they are ready to give out! I provided color and black and white.

• Love

• Joy

• Peace

• Patience

• Kindness

• Goodness

• Faithfulness

• Gentleness

• Self-Control

✝️Grade Completion/ End of Year Certificates

These awards are also great for celebrating the completion of a grade level or achievement in Sunday School or VBS. They are useful for any grade level. Print, fill in the Child’s name, grade or accomplishment, the date and the teachers name & they are ready to give out! I provided color and black and white. Each one has a cross and Psalm 3: 5-6 below. Pre-typed options given also:

Preschool

• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
• Fifth Grade
• Sixth Grade
• Seventh Grade
• Eighth Grade
• Ninth Grade
• Tenth Grade
• Eleventh Grade
• High School
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• VBS
• Sunday School

✝️Character Traits Classroom Awards

These awards are also great for various occasions but the design with the cap is most useful for end of year celebrations. They are useful for any grade level. Print, fill in the Child’s name, the date and the teachers name & they are ready to give out! I provided color and black and white. Each one has a cross and Psalm 3: 5-6 below. 19 Total Choices!

• Friendship
• Honesty
• Cooperation
• Compassion
• Leadership
• Creativity
• Obedience
• Courageous
• Hopefulness
• Gracious
• Dedication
• Generosity
• Consideration
• Joyfulness
• Forgiveness
• Respect
• Eagerness
• Responsibility

Delve into over 60 diverse themes, from emotions to furniture and musical instruments, offering a stimulating array of over 700 words to unravel. Whether you're a casual puzzler or a seasoned word aficionado, this 8.2x11 inches book promises hours of entertainment and mental exercise. Discover the satisfaction of unscrambling each word and reveal the answers conveniently located at the end. Embrace the joy of wordplay and embark on a delightful journey of linguistic exploration today!

Here are some benefits of engaging in word scramble activities:

1. Mental Stimulation: Word scrambles provide a mental workout, helping to keep the brain sharp and active.
2. Vocabulary Expansion: By encountering a variety of words in different contexts, word scrambles can introduce new vocabulary and reinforce existing knowledge.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Figuring out the correct arrangement of letters challenges your problem-solving abilities and encourages creative thinking.
4. Improves Concentration: Focusing on unscrambling words requires concentration and attention to detail, which can enhance overall concentration skills.
5. Enhances Memory: Engaging with words in a scrambled format can improve memory retention as you try to remember and rearrange the letters to form meaningful words.
6. Relaxation and Stress Relief: Solving word scrambles can be a relaxing activity, offering a break from daily stressors while still providing mental stimulation.
7. Language Skills Development: Word scrambles can improve spelling, grammar, and language comprehension skills, making them beneficial for language learners and enthusiasts.
8. Entertainment and Enjoyment: Word scrambles offer a fun and entertaining way to pass the time, whether alone or with friends and family.
9. Self-Esteem Boost: Successfully unscrambling words and completing puzzles can provide a sense of accomplishment and boost self-esteem.
10. Accessible Anywhere: Word scramble activities can be enjoyed almost anywhere, making them a convenient option for on-the-go entertainment or relaxation.

Embark on a journey through the language of geometry with our comprehensive Geometry Vocabulary Entire Year Crossword Bundle. This meticulously curated set of 8 crosswords covers every aspect of geometry, providing students with a dynamic and engaging way to master essential vocabulary throughout the school year.

Dive into the fundamentals of geometry with our first crossword, where students will encounter key terms that lay the groundwork for further exploration. From points, lines, and angles to distance and midpoint, this crossword sets the stage for a deep understanding of geometric principles.

Next, explore the captivating world of circles with our Properties of Circles crossword. From radii and diameters to chords and tangents, students will navigate the intricacies of circle properties while honing their vocabulary skills.

Venture into the realm of three-dimensional shapes with our aptly named 3-D Shapes crossword. Encounter terms like vertices, edges, faces, and shapes as you unravel the mysteries of solid geometry.

Prepare for a journey of transformation with our Transformations crossword, where students will encounter terms related to translations, rotations, reflections, and dilations. Unlock the secrets of geometric transformations as you solve each clue.

Delve into the realm of trigonometry with our Trigonometry crossword, where students will encounter terms like sine, cosine, tangent, and Pythagorean theorem. Navigate the world of triangles and angles with confidence.

Explore the fascinating properties of quadrilaterals with our Quadrilaterals crossword, where students will encounter terms like parallelograms, rectangles, rhombuses, and trapezoids. Master the classification and properties of these essential geometric shapes.

Return to the basics of geometry with our appropriately titled Basics of Geometry crossword, where students will reinforce their understanding of fundamental concepts like congruence, similarity, and theorems.

Finally, embark on a journey of triangle congruence with our Triangle Congruence crossword, where students will encounter terms like corresponding parts, SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS. Unravel the mysteries of triangle congruence criteria as you solve each clue.

With our Geometry Vocabulary Entire Year Crossword Bundle, students will not only expand their geometric vocabulary but also deepen their understanding of fundamental geometric concepts. Whether used as a supplement to classroom instruction or for independent study, this bundle provides a comprehensive and engaging resource for geometry education throughout the entire year.

Included:

8 Different Geometry Crossword Puzzles

Answer Keys

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NOTE: If you need additional rewards created, please reach out to me through Q&A. I will need at least a week's notice to create additional awards. I will create a separate product listing with your requested custom-made awards. There will be an additional charge: $2 per editable reward.

ALSO NOTE: Those that are in WORD and are editable may not appear as they should be and may need some additional formatting. With the difference in versions, it may not format correctly. I have also included printable jps.

You will need a zip file opener to open the zip file and obtain the documents.

Students need to know they are valued and appreciated. One way to let them know is to present them with certificates, whether you present it publicly, privately, staple it to their assignment being returned to them or, if they have a student folder or journal with pockets, simply place it inside for them to find! Surprise! You are valued!

Each is created with a colorful background but can be reproduced in black and white as well. In addition, each has a inspiring quote such as the following:

• "Self belief and hard work will always earn you success.” – Virat Kohli
• “It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up.” – Vince Lombardi
• “If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

These rewards can be used various ways:

• Teacher presented, filled out by the teacher
• Peer presented, filled out by a peer, and presented
• Filled out by a student committee and presented

Students may appreciate the reward; however, you may choose to present them with the opportunity to receive a tangible reward along with the certificate

• A homework pass
• 10 free minutes at the end of class
• 5 extra credit point on their next test
• The choice to work with the partner of their choosing on their next class assignment or project

As the instructor, it is up to you what you feel is appropriate rewards for your students.

Use these reward certificates to let your students know they are valued and appreciated. Make sure everyone gets noticed and recognized! Try to give every student the same amount of praise; find something good in each student—event the most challenging.

The certificates include:

• All A's Club
• All B's Club
• Celebrating Your Success
• Creativity Award
• Growth Mindset Award
• Hard Work Award
• Kindness Award
• Most Improved Award
• Problems Solving Award
• Thinking Outside the Box Award
• You Rocked It! Award
• (And of course)
• Geography Bee Award - What do you expect? I am a Geography instructor.

Disclaimer: One purchase is good for one teacher's usage. If more than one teacher is using the copyrighted resource, please purchase additional licenses.

This is a set of quizzes for the different chapters of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. There are a total of 6 quizzes based on the chapters of the book the students have read. Each quiz has five multiple choice questions and the answer key is included. This makes an easy bell ringer or exit ticket when reading the novel.

Reflection Sheets | Reflection Worksheets | Reading and Writing Reflections

ABOUT THIS BUNDLE

★ Reflection Sheets Bundle

★ 47 pages

★ Includes 5 products

★ Print and Digital

★ Excellent for Upper Elementary, Middle and High School Students

★ Can be used in ANY subject area

★ Worksheets come with and without graphics

This Bundle includes:

★ 6 Behavior Reflection Sheets

★ 4 Groupwork Reflection Sheets

★ 3 Accountable Talk Reflection Sheets

★ 5 Reading Reflection Sheets

★ 4 Writing Reflection Sheets

★ 1 Writing Skills List Sheet

★ Google Slide Links

Products included in this BUNDLE:

▶️ Writing Reflection Sheets

▶️ Reading Reflection Sheets

▶️ Accountable Talk Reflection Sheets

▶️ Groupwork Reflection Sheets

▶️ Behavior Reflection Sheets

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✅ Students' reflection on group learning, reading, writing, discussion, and behavior helps them identify areas and skills that need both improvement and enrichment. These reflection sheet packets encourage students to reflect about their experiences during the learning process and develop an appreciation for particular skills involved.

✅ These Reflection Sheets are student-friendly making it feasible for students of all levels to think and write about their reading, writing, behavior, and overall participation in both an independent setting or a collaborative learning environment. Reflection Sheets contain images, sentence starters, and questions to really help students answer the reflection questions and think about their overall learning experiences in the classroom. They are especially student-friendly for SPED and ELL students!

✅ All products in this bundle include reflection sheets WITH and WITHOUT graphics!

✅ Displaying students' reflection sheets side by side their work assignments/projects can greatly enhance the overall visual aspect of your bulletin boards!

✅ This bundle includes both print and digital versions (with text boxes already created)! You can assign reflection sheets to students in person or remotely – either way works!

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The best way to teach vocabulary to kids is by playing educational games.

In this bundle you will get:

• Moon Phases Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet Fun Back To School Ressource
• Moon Landing Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet - Activity Games For Kids
• Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
• Months of The Year Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
• BIG Summer Vacation Fun Word Search Worksheet - End of School Year Activity
• Classroom Objects Word Search - Back To School Students Activities Worksheets
• 118 Beach Related Words Word Search Puzzles - End of School Activity Worksheets
• 10 Summer Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles Worksheets Activity - 100 Word to Find
• Halloween October Word Search Vocabulary Activity Worksheets
• Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find
• Spanish Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
• Italian Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
• French Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet

Also, I'm open to suggestions about other word searches to add to this set.

Note: This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.

If you have any requests we can help.

It is always a good strategy to review essential skills with your students.

This resource (task with complete answer key) takes students through the exciting discovery of the trigonometric ratios sine, cosine and tangent. It solidifies some essential algebraic skills with ratios and fractions. It helps students practice problems with the trig ratios and memorize each ratio. It puts their new found trig knowledge into some real-life problems.

This resource works great as ...

• an assessment exercise
• a task
• independent work
• distance learning
• math stations
• math centers
• homework
• constructive group work when introducing the topic.

You might also not want to miss out on these resources in the Trigonometry Series!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Back-to-school-funReal-Life-Trigonometry-Building-a-Ladder-for-my-Suspended-Bed-7647940

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Back-to-school-Fun-Real-Life-Trigonometry-Project-Building-a-Lean-To-onto-a-Shed-7000325

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Discovering trig ratios, practicing fractions, ratios and proportions, solving equations, memorizing the trig ratios, angle of elevation and depression.

Trigonometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Sine, Cosine, Tangent, Ratios, Angles, Right-Angled Triangles, Opposite side, Adjacent side, Hypotenuse. Solving equations, cross multiplying, measurements, side lengths of triangles, ratio of side lengths.

Deepen your students' understanding of these eras!

This Teaching Bundle includes four Reading Assignments and Worksheets from 1800-1900:

* Early Women's Rights Movement Reading Assignment and Worksheet

* Women during the Civil War

* Women during the Industrial Revolution

* Women's Suffrage Movement

Convenient and quick to complete!

Each Reading Assignment and Worksheet is designed to take one class period or for students to complete on their own as independent study or to complete as homework. These close reading assignments will help students learn more about women's contributions in American society as well as the challenges that women faced during each of these eras.

Worksheets provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their reading. Worksheets are available as a printable or as a digital option through Easel.

Other Women in American History Series Reading Assignments and Worksheets are available:
Women in the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women during the Great Depression: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women in the U.S. Military during WWII

Other Women in American History Reading Assignment and Worksheet bundles include the following:
U.S. Women's History Reading Assignments Bundle: 1600-1920
U.S. Women's History Reading Assignments Bundle: 1600-1860

Two products in one bundle for even more practice and test prep!

The first product gives you a class lesson with group practice, individual practice and a summative assessment over revising and combing sentences. Because these are closely connected skills that require similar skill sets, your students will have one lesson that can prep them for these areas in testing and writing.

Use the second product for reinforcement, practice or quizzes on combining sentences. This includes a refresher page that students can use for self-guided learning or reference.

*Isolated practice for Revising Sentences coming soon!

Veteran’s Day Bundle

This three packet activity bundle has more than 50+ handouts to help students define, understand, and discuss the importance of Veteran’s Day.

Packet 1: Veteran’s Day Thank You Cards (English and Spanish)

Product Description

Pages: 23

Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile!

Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members.

Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.

Packet 2: 30 Veteran’s Day Activities

Product Description

Pages: 32

30 activities to celebrate Veteran's Day! Coloring, lists, poems, writings, and more...for using critical thinking skills to learn about a national holiday.

Includes:

Democracy is...
Freedom is...
Liberty means...
The eagle is representative of...
Veteran's Day Speech
Map for listing no. of veterans/naming veterans
10 Ways to Thank a Veteran
Make your own dog-tags
Many faces of soldiers
Many roles of soldiers
What Veteran's Day means to me...
Thank you to a Veteran
My Message to a Veteran
Decorate the tombstone of a fallen soldier
Veteran Acrostic Poem
A Veteran's Poem
My favorite branch of armed services
My Pledge for Peace
Veteran's Day Maze
Veteran's Day Word Search
Women's roles in the Armed Services
How many words can you make from "veteran"
What will you do on Veteran's Day?
From a soldier's point of view: What Veteran's Day means...
The War Wall--fill in to make and display your own war wall

30 activities to help students acknowledge, appreciate, celebrate, and honor veterans and what the special day means.

Packet 3: Get Fit Action Story: A Veteran’s Day Celebration

Product Description

Pages: 15

What is Veterans Day? When does it fall each year? What kinds of celebrations honor our veterans? Students get an introduction and definition of Veterans Day, plus why it is different than Memorial Day. Then, get ready to join the parade! Play ball, watch fireworks, and thank a veteran for serving!

Get Fit Action Stories combine reading, sight words, listening, speaking, directions, and physical education into one assignment. It's a fun, physical learning adventure!

Action Words included:
1. salute
2. clap
3. Miss America wave
4. struts
5. moves a scepter up and down
6. twirl
7. toss
8. catch
9. plays a violin
10. toots a horn
11. beats a drum
12. pedal
13. flip hamburgers
14. toss salads
15. swing bats
16. hit homeruns
17. yells, “Ewwwww” then “Awwwww”
18. “Thank you!”
19. salute
20. “Happy Veterans Day!”

This three packet activity bundle with over 50+ handouts will encourage discussions, increase understanding, and reinforce meaning of Veteran’s Day.

Five different resources to teach and practice house and furniture vocabulary in Spanish!

Are you looking for an easy and engaging way to teach rooms of the house and furniture vocabulary in Spanish? Look no further!

This bundle includes four resources to teach and review vocabulary related to the home:

• a vocab PowerPoint (72 slides!)
• one-page vocabulary list
• 5 word puzzles (crossword, word search, word jumble, mystery words, and matching)
• 4 digital jigsaw puzzles (compatible with Google Classroom™)

This bundle includes resources to practice and reinforce house 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! © 2019-2020 Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

Includes a set of 10 questions for each of the 8 episodes from season 1 of Blue Planet. Each episode comes with a separate answer key.

Written at a 9th grade level.

One Story, Two Perspectives: Exploring Subjectivity and Empathy through Dual-Perspective Narratives 5-8

Description:

Dive into the world of subjectivity and empathy with "1 Story, 2 Perspectives," a unique collection of eight short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints. Designed for students in grades 5-8, this resource encourages readers to examine familiar scenarios through different lenses, fostering understanding, compassion, and critical thinking skills.

Each story features two distinct characters, such as the shy new kid and the boisterous class clown, or the driven athlete and the passionate artist. By presenting both perspectives side by side, these narratives invite students to step into the shoes of each character, exploring their thoughts, feelings, and motivations. As students engage with the stories, they'll develop a deeper appreciation for the role that personality, priorities, and life experiences play in shaping one's perception of the world.

But the learning doesn't stop with the stories themselves! This comprehensive resource also includes 20 thought-provoking activities and discussion questions, providing educators with a wealth of tools for extending the lessons of empathy and perspective-taking. From comparative analysis and writing prompts to role-playing exercises and real-world connections, these activities are designed to help students internalize the stories' messages and apply them to their own lives.

Key features of "1 Story, 2 Perspectives":

• 8 engaging short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints
• Suitable for students in grades 5-8
• Encourages empathy, critical thinking, and appreciation for diverse perspectives
• Includes 20 activities and discussion questions for deeper exploration
• Adaptable for various classroom settings and learning styles
• Aligns with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

By exploring these dual-perspective narratives and engaging in the accompanying activities, students will:

• Develop a deeper understanding of empathy and subjectivity
• Recognize the importance of considering multiple viewpoints
• Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
• Improve written and verbal communication abilities
• Foster a more compassionate and inclusive classroom community

"One Story, Two Perspectives" is a must-have resource for any educator looking to promote social-emotional learning, character education, and the development of 21st-century skills. Download now and watch as your students grow into more understanding, empathetic, and open-minded individuals!