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Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook -Every Child Matters

By Michellecurtis

The Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters is a must-have resource for teachers looking to educate their students about the history of residential schools and the significance of Orange Shirt Day. This fully editable workbook provides a comprehensive, age-appropriate exploration of truth and reconciliation, and empowers students to reflect on the "Every Child Matters" message through engaging activities and thoughtful reflection.

Why Teachers Should Buy It:

  1. Differentiated for Various Reading Levels: With two differentiated versions (Primary and Junior), this resource is perfect for classes with students at different reading levels. Whether you're working with younger students or those who need more challenging material, both versions allow for an inclusive and engaging learning experience for all.
  2. Editable for Personalization: The fully editable PowerPoint format allows you to customize the content to meet your classroom's unique needs. Add local context, adjust the reading passages, or simplify the activities to suit your students’ abilities.
  3. Supports Meaningful Conversations: This workbook offers a structured and respectful way to introduce the difficult topics of residential schools and reconciliation. The activities, which include reading comprehension, reflection questions, and creative tasks, foster empathy and understanding in your students.
  4. Engaging Content: Students will learn about Phyllis Webstad’s personal story, the origins of Orange Shirt Day, and the broader history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The workbook includes beautiful, easy-to-follow visuals and worksheets designed to captivate and educate.
  5. Promotes Critical Thinking and Reflection: Encourage students to critically reflect on the impact of residential schools through thoughtful questions, journaling activities, and art-based projects such as designing their own "Orange Shirt" to symbolize the “Every Child Matters” movement.
  6. Complete Resource for Educators: Whether you're new to teaching Orange Shirt Day or an experienced educator, this resource provides everything you need to facilitate these vital conversations in your classroom. It's easy to use, visually appealing, and ready to print or edit.

Included:

  • Two differentiated versions (Primary & Junior) for various reading levels
  • Reading passages on Phyllis Webstad’s story and the history of residential schools
  • Indigenous culture vocabulary and illustrations
  • Reflection and comprehension worksheets
  • Creative activities (e.g., designing an Orange Shirt)

Ensure that your Orange Shirt Day lesson is impactful and informative with the Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters. Help your students understand the importance of reconciliation and foster a culture of respect and inclusivity in your classroom.

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Takeouts

By The M-Intercept

This is a great sheet for following directions and coming up with a strategy to follow those directions. It checks reading comprehension and knowing left and right as well. I use it with 6th graders to show how important carefully following directions can be. It could easily be used with younger grades or possibly older grades as well.

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Christmas Mystery - Holiday Themed Critical Thinking Logic Puzzle Worksheet

By Oops Math is Fun

Add a touch of holiday excitement to your classroom with this activity- Christmas Mystery Game! Ideal for use in homeroom, classroom parties, or as a fun brain-boosting break, this game will have students working together to solve clues and uncover the mystery.

Ready-to-Use Ready-to-Print / Printable Black and White Worksheet

What’s Included:

  • Christmas Mystery PDF: A festive logic puzzle game that challenges students to think critically and collaborate to solve the mystery.
  • Answer Key

Bring holiday magic to your classroom with this Christmas Mystery Game! Download now and watch your students immerse themselves in this joyful, brain-teasing activity!

Can be used in any grade level and any subject, especially math for cryptography lesson, encrypting, decrypting messages.

OTHER CHRISTMAS CLASSROOM GAMES:

  • Math Escape Room
  • It's a Match (like Spot It / Dobble)
  • Christmas Mystery: Crack the Code Worksheet
  • Memory Game
  • This or That
  • OOPS Taboo-Like Game

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California Missions Report | California Missions Writing Activities | Research

By Rainbow Lessons

Engage your students in a comprehensive and enriching learning experience with our California’s Missions Report Writing Sheets. These meticulously crafted worksheets provide a structured and engaging framework for students to conduct thorough research, organize their findings, and craft informative and quick reports on the captivating history of California’s missions.

Let your students explore the fascinating stories behind these iconic landmarks and write their specific and organized reports.

YOU’LL GET:

▪︎ Report writing sheets for each of the 21 missions

▪︎ A common report sheet to be used with any mission

▪︎ 2 sample report sheets

▪︎ Interesting facts writing templates (lined and without lines)

▪︎ Mission stories writing template

▪︎ 1 Mission stories sample sheet

Use it for independent study or as part of a group activity, these report sheet caters to various learning styles, making it an adaptable resource for various classroom needs.

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September Autumn/Fall Brain Teaser Rebus Printable Puzzles Worksheets/Stations

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

Looking for some fun printable autumn and fall September activities? These rebus puzzle worksheets and stations are a blast! These puzzles are for kids ages 7-12. These puzzles are extra fun because they come with a final challenge! Once students solve the rebus puzzles, they will collect the shaded letter. Then they will unscramble the letters to get the answer to the jokes!

Please see the preview for all pages included.

What's included?

  • Answer Keys
  • 2 Worksheet Puzzles
  • 2 Puzzle Stations with Answer Recording Sheets

Please note that this product contains two puzzles total, but each puzzle has a worksheet and stations format.

Why different formats?

The worksheets are perfect for independent work (homework, gift, reward, early finisher, etc.), while the stations are great for group work or a class activity.

Use these for:

  • Rewards
  • Class party
  • Early finishers
  • Gift to students
  • Group collaboration activity

How do we play?

If you are using the worksheets, print and play! If you are using the stations you will print the six station cards (per puzzle) and one answer recording sheet per student or group. Spread the station cards around the classroom how you want, and tell students to find the puzzles and solve them using their answer recording key.

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Geography: Graphic Organizer for In-Class Notes & Formative Assessment

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Need to help your students learn to take notes and a way for you as the instruction to understand what they understood and what they need help with?

This is a great organizer that students can use to evaluate what they understand and what they need help with.

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Engineering and Design Rubric and Posters

By Science and STEAM Team

This set of engineering and design process posters and rubric was designed with student input. There is a one page rubric that focuses on self-assessment, but that also has space for students to comment about how their team worked. There is space for teacher comments as well. There are also 4 color-coded posters to hang in your classroom so students can refer to them and self-monitor as they are working in their collaborative groups. This is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.

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Assertiveness Training: Empowering Teens and Adults

By Behavior Highway

Unlock the power of assertive communication with our comprehensive Assertiveness Training program, specially designed for teens and adults. This engaging and interactive resource includes a detailed PowerPoint presentation and a complementary handout, offering practical exercises and strategies to help learners develop and practice assertiveness in various situations.

What's Included:

  1. PowerPoint Presentation: An informative and visually appealing PowerPoint that covers the fundamentals of assertiveness. Each slide is designed to educate and engage learners, featuring key concepts, real-life examples, and interactive exercises.
  2. Interactive Exercises: Embedded within the PowerPoint are exercises that encourage active participation and practical application of assertiveness techniques. These exercises are designed to build confidence and reinforce learning through practice.
  3. Handout: A comprehensive handout that summarizes key points from the presentation. This handout serves as a valuable reference tool for learners to review and practice assertiveness techniques on their own.

Empower teens and adults to communicate with confidence and clarity through our Assertiveness Training program. Download today to foster a culture of respect, self-assurance, and effective communication!

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Growth Mindset Vocabulary | Growth Mindset Word Wall | Bulletin Board Words

By Queen's Educational Resources

Growth Mindset Vocabulary | Growth Mindset Word Wall | Bulletin Board Words

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

Growth Mindset Vocabulary

16 pages

PDF and JPEG files

Major Clipart Credits to Ron Leishman Digital Toonage

This resource includes:

16 Growth Mindset Word Wall/Bulletin Board Vocabulary Posters

The 16 posters come in four formats:

  1. 8.5 x 11 PDF file

  2. 8.5 x 11 JPEG

  3. 11 x 14 PDF file

  4. 11 x 14 JPEG

This is an AMAZING, creatively designed set of 16 Growth Mindset Word Wall/Bulletin Board Posters that includes Growth Mindset - related words, Clipart images by Ron Leishman Digital Toonage, and student-friendly definition terms. It is perfect for any grade or subject area classroom as students experience these concepts on a regular basis! Each of the 16 Vocabulary Word Wall/Bulletin Board Posters include the vocabulary word with two funny Clipart images and "three-word" synonyms to really help students understand the meaning of these Growth Mindset Vocabulary Words.

This pack can greatly enhance the visual aspect of your classroom, all the while helping students develop a Growth Mindset!

Vocabulary Words include:

★ challenge

★ effort

★ feedback

★ improve

★ embrace

★ persistent

★ persevere

★ accomplish

★ growth

★ fixed

★ overcome

★ commitment

★ determined

★ struggle

★ attitude

★ risk

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Public Speaking Curriculum, Speech Activities, Debate Unit - Research Techniques

By Write On with Jamie

  • Public Speaking Activities for Research Techniques
  • Speech Activities
  • Debate Activities
  • Know Your Audience for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
  • Differentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
  • Enrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
  • Google Classroom Ready!

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Introducing research techniques when preparing for a speech has never been easier! This lesson guides students through a step-by-step process of understanding how to research their topics, determine which resources are appropriate, and prepare accordingly. When a middle school student begins a public speaking unit, it is quite often the first time he or she has been required to speak in public, other than the basic Show and Tell in elementary school.

Therefore, it is important to make sure the students become familiar with the basics of how to stand, speak, move, and make eye contact during any type of public speaking situation. This lesson is designed to help the students with multiple aspects of research, so they can prepare their presentation accordingly.

The slide show, and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their public speaking skills. The worksheets reinforce guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the slide show. The detailed lesson plans make implementing public speaking, speech and debate curriculum easy for teachers.

These no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoints can also 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 lesson in Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate focuses on Research Techniques and includes:

Lesson Plan with:

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

Worksheet with:

  • Explanations and examples of the different methods for researching the speech topic
  • Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

Slide Show Presentation with:

  • Introduction slides with explanations of methods to employ when researching a topic
  • Guided note-taking sections
  • Examples of information to determine when researching a topic

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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Public Speaking Unit include:

  • Know Your Audience
  • Organizing a Speech
  • Writing a Speech
  • Practice Makes Perfect
  • Research Techniques

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Black History Month Activity Worksheets

By Inspired By MlG

Get ready to embark on an exciting educational journey this Black History Month with a variety of engaging activities! These activities have been carefully designed to make learning about black history fun and interactive for students.

Challenge your word skills with "How many words can you find?" activity, where you'll uncover hidden words related to black history. Step into the shoes of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a unique writing activity, where you can have a virtual conversation with this influential leader. Test your knowledge with Black History Month Trivia, complete with an answer key for self-assessment.

Enhance your language skills by putting Black History Month words in alphabetical order. Explore the lives of inspiring African American leaders by writing their captivating biographies. Unleash your creativity by designing your own Black History Month T-shirt through a drawing activity.

Experience empathy by taking a walk in an African American leader's shoes through a thought-provoking writing activity. Finally, dream big and express your own aspirations in the "I have a dream" writing activity.

With these activities, students will not only learn about the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history but will also develop vital skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. Join us in celebrating Black History Month and let the learning begin! black history fun and interactive for students.

Activities included 

Black History Month- How many words can you find

Writing activity-Conversation with Martin Luther King, Jr.

Alphabetical order-Black History Month words 

Black History month Trivia with answer key

Writing Activity- Biography of an African American Leader

Drawing Activity- Design a Black History Month T-shirt

Writing Activity- Take a walk in an African American Leader’s shoes

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Back to School Puzzles for 5th Graders- Word Search, Maze, and Crossword

By Pearlie Janes Creations

Back to School Puzzles for 5th Graders – Word Search, Maze, and Crossword

Kick off the school year with fun and engaging back to school-themed puzzles for 5th graders! Includes word search, maze, and crossword activities with answer keys. Two word search options available.

Start the school year with excitement and learning with our Back to School Puzzles for 5th Graders! This engaging set of puzzles includes a word search, maze, and crossword puzzle, all designed to captivate young learners and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary and skills. Perfect for classroom or home use, these puzzles provide a fun and educational activity to welcome students back to school.

What’s Inside?

  • Word Search Puzzles: Two versions of the word search are included – one with a colorful image to engage visual learners and one without for a simpler approach. Both options focus on back-to-school themed words.
  • Maze Activity: A fun and easy maze designed for 5th graders, helping to develop problem-solving skills and fine motor coordination.
  • Crossword Puzzle: A beginner-friendly crossword puzzle that reinforces vocabulary and spelling skills through engaging clues related to the back-to-school theme.
  • Answer Keys: Comprehensive answer keys for the word search, maze, and crossword, making it easy for teachers and parents to check students' work.

Educational Benefits

  • Enhances Vocabulary: The word search and crossword puzzles introduce and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary, helping students to recognize and spell important words.
  • Develops Problem-Solving Skills: The maze and crossword activities encourage critical thinking and spatial awareness as students navigate and solve the puzzles.
  • Engages and Motivates: The back-to-school theme and colorful options make learning fun and keep young students engaged.
  • Supports Fine Motor Skills: Tracing through the maze and searching for words helps improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Perfect for Various Settings

This versatile set of puzzles is ideal for:

  • Classroom Activities: Use as part of your back-to-school curriculum, in literacy centers, or as a fun filler activity.
  • Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce learning in an enjoyable way.
  • Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice or as a reward for early finishers.
  • Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's learning at home.

Why Choose These Puzzles?

Our Back to School Puzzles for 5th Graders offer a fun and effective way to start the school year. The themed word search, maze, and crossword activities not only make learning enjoyable but also help reinforce important vocabulary and problem-solving skills. With answer keys included, these puzzles are a convenient and valuable addition to any 5th-grade curriculum.

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Writing Prompts 3 (EI Based)

By Beth Hammett

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.

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(FR) STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES PACK

By French Made Fun!

C'est à nouveau cette période de l'année ! (Je sais je sais). Mon école organise des entretiens dirigés par des élèves; et pour ceux d'entre vous qui suivent un format similaire, ce kit contient tout ce dont vos élèves ont besoin pour se préparer à leurs entretiens et vous permettre de respirer!

11 activités imprimables pour que vos élèves se préparent, réfléchissent, se fixent des buts et s'organisent pour leur entretien auto-dirigé :

  • Page de couverture (nom);
  • L'heure de mon entretien ;
  • Fiches d'auto-évaluation détaillées ;
  • Souvenirs de ce terme;
  • #SNAP - Un aperçu de chaque sujet ;
  • Cartes imprimables - pour mettre en valeur les pièces dont ils sont fiers/pas fiers ;
  • Questionnaire - habitudes + comportements (Toujours, souvent, rarement, jamais);
  • Liste de contrôle pour les entretiens dirigés par les étudiants ;
  • Interview baratin (mot pour mot);
  • Objectifs SMART.

3 activités modifiables pour s'adapter à vos attentes et règles :

  • Fiches d'auto-évaluation détaillées - version modifiable ;
  • Questionnaire - habitudes + comportements (Toujours, souvent, rarement, jamais) - version modifiable ;
  • Liste de contrôle d'entrevue - version modifiable.

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The Twilight Zone: To Serve Man Speed Dating Discussion Analysis

By The Red-Haired Reader

Speed Dating is a fun alternative to a traditional class discussion. Students have a set amount of time to discuss a question with their partner, then quickly move onto the next partner and question. This product includes directions and 12 discussion questions for Season 3 Episode 24 of The Twilight Zone: "To Serve Man". The questions address word choice, point of view, inference, theme, allusion, cinematic techniques, suspense, and foreshadowing. They require the students to really analyze the episode! Please let me know if you have any questions! Thank you!

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Democrat Vs Republican: A Matter of Perspective

By Mark Holmes

This resource is aimed at 7th to 10th grade.

The political landscape in the United States is deeply polarized, with Republicans and Democrats often having starkly different positions on many issues. 

Here are ten hot contentious topics that hav been prominent in the political discourse. These topics are highly dynamic, and the positions associated with each party can evolve over time, influenced by current events, leadership changes, and public opinion. Always consult the most recent sources for the latest information on these and other political issues.

Each issue has further been divided into two short stories, or rather scenarios, one from the perspective of a democrat, and one from the perspective of a republican.

Finally, there are sets of questions that probe each scenario and dig deeper into the issues and perspectives.

The topics covered are:

Gun control

Abortion

Healthcare reform

Climate change & environmental policy

Tax policy

Immigration

Economic inequality & social welfare

Education

LGBTQ+ Rights

Voting rights and electoral integrity

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AVID Instructional Routine Activity - Layering Focused Notes Strategy

By KJ Inspired Resources

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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Word Escapes Puzzle Flip Book | Fun Friday Activity Game | Early/Fast Finishers

By Perfectly Planned Designs

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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[FREEBIE]Catch the School Bus- Easy Maze Clipart| Back to School [ARTeam Studio]

By ARTeam Studio

Hurry Up to Catch the School bus and get ready for an exciting back-to-school adventure! This unique clipart collection combines fun mazes and vibrant illustrations to engage students and make learning enjoyable.

This set includes 2 Easy level mazes with 4 different kids in PDF format (A total of 4 Pages)

Engage your students in an adventure they won't forget. Download now and let the fun begin!


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Evaluating Web Sites - WebQuest & Infographic Project | Distance Learning

By Innovations in Technology

In this lesson, students learn more about how to critically view and judge the validity and trustworthiness of a web site. Included with the lesson is a Webquest to learn about some of the criteria to evaluate on a web site with questions that require reading and critical thinking skills as they learn what to look for in a reliable site. Then, students use the knowledge they have gained to create an Infographic using Canva (www.canva.com – a free, online graphic program) that outlines what others need to look for in a reliable web site. These project are great to print and display in the classroom or hallway!

Great for the beginning of the school year to get student research off on the right foot, this lesson is suitable for technology classes, English Language Arts classes, or any class that will use the Internet as a source for research information.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.

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

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Evaluating Web Sites WebQuest Student Instructions and Questions

• Evaluating Web Sites WebQuest Answer Key

• Evaluating Web Sites Infographic Project Expectations & Grading Rubric

• Canva Quick Start Tutorial

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Career and Technical Education
Computer Science - Technology
Critical Thinking
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