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Help your learners develop critical social communication skills with the Think It or Say It? ABA Program! This digital download is designed to teach teens and adults how to determine when it’s appropriate to say something out loud or keep it as a thought. The program uses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques, offering structured support to build self-awareness and improve communication skills.

What's Included:

1. Detailed Implementation Plan: A comprehensive guide that outlines how to implement and target these skills using ABA strategies. The plan provides clear, step-by-step instructions on teaching learners to differentiate between thoughts that should be kept private and those appropriate to express in social settings.
2. Flashcards for Discrete Trial Training (DTT): A set of editable flashcards that focus on various scenarios to help learners practice identifying whether to "Think it" or "Say it." The flashcards can be personalized to meet each learner’s unique needs.
3. Visual Aid: A visual support tool to be reviewed with learners prior to starting the program. This visual helps learners grasp the key concepts and provides a clear, visual reminder during the learning process.

Why Choose the Think It or Say It? ABA Program:

• Improves Social Awareness: Learners will become more aware of their thoughts and better understand what is socially appropriate to say, enhancing their communication and social interaction skills.
• Easy to Implement: The detailed program plan and ready-to-use flashcards make it simple to start working on these skills immediately, whether at home, in school, or in a therapeutic setting.
• Flexible and Adaptable: The program’s customizable flashcards and visual aid ensure that you can adjust the difficulty and content to match each learner’s unique developmental level.

Equip your learners with the tools they need to navigate social situations with confidence. Download the Think It or Say It? ABA Program today and start teaching thoughtful communication skills that will benefit learners in all areas of life!

Get ready to discover the fun side of your favorite educator, and show off your amazing guessing game skills by sharing your results with your classmates. Ideal for students and teachers alike, this spring break edition of How Well Do You Know Your Teacher will keep you entertained and engaged with your school community. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

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A great way to get students journaling is to combine visuals with words to stimulate the mind. The eleven-slide PowerPoint addresses study skills, time management, stress management, interpersonal relationships and goal setting. Great for group discussions and story starters, as well.

This AVID strategy of layering focused notes is the perfect instructional routine to display for any class in any subject area! Layering is a strategy that clarifies the second and third phases of the focused note-taking process by asking students to revisit their notes multiple times, thinking critically with a different purpose in mind.

Why layering?

Each layer added to the notes is completed in a different color, so a student’s interactions are visible to the instructor and to the student. This not only allows the instructor to assess the quality of the student’s thinking and interaction with the content, but it also solidifies learning about the process and the content itself. Additionally, the use of color enhances retention for visual learners.

Instructional Goals

Students will:

• Add layers of thinking to their notes to process and connect their thinking.

• Use colors to show their repeated interactions with their notes.

Materials needed

If taking notes on paper, students will need a variety of colored pens, colored pencils, highlighters, and markers to use for the note-taking layers.

Directions

• Provide time for students to complete each layer by adding to their notes with a different color.
• Work on one layer at a time. Consider whether developing learners need more structure or fewer components to add during each layering session, compared with more experienced note-takers.
• Have students keep a key to indicate what color is used for each layer (they can make their own key or use the example.)

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Looking for fun mazes or after testing activities for your early finishers? This Pop Culture Maze set is perfect for Gen-Z! Offer your students stress-relieving, yet challenging activities that they will WANT to work on and stay on task as they complete mazes themed upon high-interest topics in pop culture, like TikTok, Crocs, Fortnite, Snacks, Air Jordans, MrBeast, AI, and Netflix!

►This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple a packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with a maze from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves the puzzle first! So fun!

►I always leave a stack of mazes to grab in a pinch in my sub binder on my desk for a sub, or colleague to grab in case of an emergency. I feel at ease knowing my students are engaged, even when I have to be out of the classroom.

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Enhance your students' reading comprehension skills with this engaging resource featuring five significant historic disasters. Each passage is designed for 5th to 9th-grade students and includes questions that encourage critical thinking and discussion. Perfect for use in the classroom or as homework assignments!

What's Included:

• Five Reading Comprehension Passages:

1. The Great Chicago Fire (1871)
2. The Titanic Disaster (1912)
3. The Hindenburg Disaster (1937)
4. The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
5. Hurricane Katrina (2005)

• Five Sets of Questions:
  • Comprehension questions for each passage, focusing on key details, cause and effect, and historical significance.

Unveiling the Secrets Strands Hold: A Hair-Raising Look at Forensic Trichology (

Unravel the mysteries locked within a single hair! This captivating reading comprehension worksheet dives into the fascinating world of forensic trichology, where hair analysis takes center stage in criminal investigations.

Engage Your Students & Boost Science Learning:

• Intriguing & Unique Forensic Focus: Explores the thrilling world of hair analysis, sparking curiosity and igniting a love for science.
• Real-World Applications: Connects hair analysis to solving crimes, demonstrating the importance of seemingly minute details.
• Interactive Learning: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions promote active comprehension.
• Case Study Challenges: Hands-on scenarios allow students to analyze hair evidence and apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
• Primary Source Integration: An authentic scientific excerpt strengthens the credibility and relevance of the content.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will define forensic trichology and explain its role in crime scene investigations.
• Students will identify different types of hair evidence analyzed by forensic trichologists (head hair, body hair, animal hair).
• Students will evaluate the advantages of hair analysis compared to other fiber evidence.
• Students will explain how hair composition reveals information about an individual's health, habits, and geographical origin.
• Students will analyze the ethical considerations and limitations associated with hair analysis.

Aligned to Common Core Standards:

• RI.8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of complex ideas.
• RI.8.2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
• RI.8.3: Analyze how a particular point of view is developed or supported.
• RST.8.4: Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and specific terminology.
• WHST.8.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.

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Increase critical thinking skills with this Thanksgiving-themed Costa's Levels of Inquiry activity! Students will categorize questions based on Costa’s Level 1, 2, and 3, promoting deeper understanding of Thanksgiving traditions and ELA skills. Perfect for engaging middle and high school students in critical analysis and creative thinking during the holiday season!

What's Included

• 10 Thanksgiving-themed questions for categorizing into Costa's Level of Questioning
• Answer key

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In this fun and back to school, no prep lesson and emergency sub for your Geography program, students will embark on a geographical journey to find specific countries using an atlas or google earth skills to develop their country finding ability, before labelling and coloring in the map. All neatly contained within a single A4 sheet.

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This NOVEL IDEAS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL resource allows English Language Arts teachers to quickly engage and teach students. This resource boasts has 30+ EDITABLE Slides, Several Suggested Uses, Varied Types of Questions, Presentation format, and a student workbook with answer key. This resource encourages insightful planning and thinking from both teacher and student. 6th - 12th Graders will show their growth through this resource, and YOUR LESSON. Check it out!

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This Solving Linear Equations Student Choice Homework is perfect to ensure that students use their brain and not the computer! Students are going to be creating and solving their linear equations given a specified solution and a rule to follow. Included is also an example to do with them as a class so they understand the assignment better.

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• Double sided worksheet with 7 questions
• an example to do together
• 3 example equations for each question

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If you are looking for a fun and interactive way to get your students working together, trying something new, and having a little fun along the way, while also getting them up and moving a bit, then you will love this team building and leadership challenge! Use it as an icebreaker or add a few extra challenges that students will work through and make it a complete lesson! My early elementary and middle school students loved this activity.

The task: Draw 4 points such that when you connect each point to the other 3 points for a total of 6 line segments, there are exactly 2 distinct lengths of line segments. You must connect each point to every other point.

This product includes

• examples and non-examples to use when introducing this task to kids
• questions to support struggling and advanced groups
• a detailed two page answer key that demonstrates each solution visually

This worked really well with my honors Geometry students, it led perfectly into the symbols we use to show congruent side lengths and the definition of point, line segment, etc and many other geometry topics. It has also been a good challenge for my more advanced 6th and 7th grade students.

My Other Thinking Classroom Tasks

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Equip adolescents, teens, and adults with essential internet safety skills using our specialized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, now available on TeachShare. Our Internet Safety ABA Program is meticulously crafted to enhance digital literacy and promote safe online behaviors through structured interventions and interactive learning materials.

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1. Program Implementation Sheet: Seamlessly integrate the program into your curriculum or therapy sessions with our comprehensive implementation guide. Follow step-by-step instructions for effective program delivery and maximize learning outcomes.
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3. List of Potential Targets/Scenarios: Explore a curated list of potential internet safety targets and scenarios, providing a practical framework for teaching and reinforcing safe online practices.
4. Visual Review Tool: Enhance comprehension and retention with our visual review tool, designed to facilitate discussions and reinforce key concepts related to internet safety.

Empower learners to navigate the digital landscape confidently and responsibly with our Internet Safety ABA Program. Equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to protect themselves online and make informed decisions in the digital age. Download today and promote a safer and more secure online experience for all!

Looking for a way to boost critical thinking, writing skills, and pure engagement? This "Mystery of the Missing Report" activity is your secret weapon!
Here's the scoop: Students become detectives tasked with completing a critical report – but there's a twist! The report details on their own teacher have gone missing, and it's up to them to fill in the blanks based on their observations. But it doesn't stop there! They then craft a one-page report for law enforcement, putting their detective skills to the test.
Benefits for Students:

• Sharpen Critical Thinking: Analyze details, draw conclusions, and think like a true investigator.
• Master Observation Skills: Pay close attention to your surroundings and hone your ability to pick up on subtle clues.
• Writing Powerhouse: Practice crafting clear, concise, and informative reports – a valuable skill for any academic or professional setting.
• Accountability & Responsibility: Learn the importance of accuracy and detail in conveying information.
• Engagement Extravaganza! This creative activity turns writing into a thrilling adventure, keeping students focused and wanting more.

Bonus for Teachers:
This activity is a fantastic tool for keeping students on their toes during your absence. It provides a structured and engaging way for them to utilize class time productively.
Ready to unleash the inner detective in your students? Grab this exciting writing activity and watch their critical thinking and writing skills soar.

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Critical thinking activity for small/whole that motivates students to take charge of their learning process. Encourages students to discuss their classroom learning successes as well as disasters. Activity will have students discussing learning processes and study skills. Student scenarios given and guided questions with handout chart included.

Looking for fun games and activities that early finishers can pull out at the drop of a hat? Check out this printable Word Escapes Puzzle Flipbook that is just perfect for keeping kids busy while also being challenged. Four levels of difficulty are included!

Have students create this flipbook, then let them keep it in their folders so they can use it after testing or whenever they finish work early. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet out as students return from break for an easy and engaging activity.

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go! This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!

Simply cut, glue or staple the flaps and your students have an amazing activity at their fingertips. An answer key is also provided!

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Tiny Detectives, Big Impact: Unravel Crimes with Forensic Entomology

Bring your science curriculum alive with this captivating exploration of forensic entomology!

This engaging reading comprehension worksheet delves into the fascinating world of insects who assist in solving crimes. Students will discover:

• The Science Behind the Buzz: Explore how forensic entomologists analyze insects found on bodies and crime scenes to estimate time of death, reconstruct events, and even identify potential locations.
• Real-World Case Studies: Dive into the chilling Jeffrey Dahmer case and see how forensic entomology provided crucial evidence.
• Challenges and Considerations: Understand the limitations of this field and the ethical considerations involved in collecting and analyzing insect evidence.
• Sharpen Your Skills: Apply your newfound knowledge with thought-provoking questions and engaging assessment activities, including multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions with a detailed answer key.

Why choose this resource?

• Unique and captivating topic: Spark student interest with the intriguing application of insects in crime investigation.
• In-depth exploration: Provides a comprehensive understanding of forensic entomology, its applications, limitations, and ethical considerations.
• Critical thinking prompts: Encourages students to analyze the complexities and relevance of this unique scientific field.
• Assessment tools: Reinforces learning with diverse assessment activities aligned with Common Core Standards.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will define forensic entomology and understand its role in criminal investigations.
• Students will explain the different techniques used by forensic entomologists to analyze insect evidence.
• Students will evaluate the limitations and ethical considerations surrounding the use of insect evidence in forensic investigations.
• Students will analyze the impact of forensic entomology on solving real-world criminal cases.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says or does.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text.
• RI.5.3: Explain the relationship between a series of historical events described in a text.
• RI.5.7: Draw on information from multiple texts to support a claim or make an inference.
• WHST.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas clearly.
• WHST.5.4: Produce clear and focused writing on a topic or issue.
• WHST.5.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or texts to explain or support a point.

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This AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet includes a variety of critical thinking activities for middle and high school students. It features a passage with leveled questions, a creative "Finish the Story" activity using Costa’s levels, and an exercise where students categorize questions by thinking level. Perfect for classroom use or independent practice, this packet helps deepen understanding and encourages higher-level thinking!

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1. Passage with Leveled Questions

• Overview: This activity provides students with a short, engaging passage followed by questions categorized by Costa's Levels of Thinking.

2. Costa’s "Finish the Story" Activity

• Overview: This creative writing activity allows students to apply Costa’s Levels of Thinking as they finish a partially written story. Each stage of the activity corresponds to a different level of thinking.

3. Categorizing Costa's Questions Activity

• Overview: In this activity, students are given a set of questions related to a topic and must categorize them into Costa’s Levels of Thinking. This helps students learn how to identify different types of thinking questions.

Bonus Features

• Answer Key: An answer key is provided for teachers to quickly check the categorization activity and leveled questions.
• No-Prep, Print-and-Go Format: Just print and distribute!

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Analyzing and Interpreting Population Pyramids

In this no prep lesson is an activity for students learn to analyse and interpret the various types and shapes of population pyramids in a single activity.

Resources Included:

• 10 slide editable Introduction and overview PowerPoint on reading and analysing Population pyramids
• A3 Population Pyramid Worksheet to apply skills

Australian Geography Curriculum link:

Represent data in a range of appropriate forms, for example climate graphs, compound column graphs, population pyramids (ACHGS049)

Students will begin to see that certain features and shapes are often associated with particular population structures e.g. a wide base indicates a high birth rate, a narrow apex often indicates a high death rate, etc.

Within the lesson, students will be expected to apply this new knowledge and understanding by analyzing and interpreting a population pyramid from a range of countries.

Students also learn how variations in shape and size also relate to the dependency ratio (the amount of the population that is dependent on the working population) of a particular country. Students practice calculating and interpreting dependency ratio through a number of examples.

These slides can also be printed and displayed within the classroom or given to students as review notes.

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