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American Revolution Questions and Social Networking Activity

By Wise Guys

Here is an American Revolution 13 Colonies Questions and Social Networking Activity. Here is a great American Revolution bundle that will engage your students!Included in this 8-page mini-bundle is: →History of the 13 Colonies Handout→Student

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Handouts

$4.25

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Social Studies Map Skills Activity Design own country

By Wise Guys

Here is an engaging social studies map skills activity where students design their own country. This activity has students use their creative minds to design their own country and then hide a treasure for another classmate to find. Students must

Subjects:

Geography, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities

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Genius Hour Digital Activity

By Wise Guys

Are you looking to use Genius Hour in a digital format with your upper elementary and middle school students in the classroom? Your students will be engaged in an exciting journey to become an expert on a topic they are passionate about. Genius Hour

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Research, Activities, Google Apps

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W.3.7, W.4.7, W.5.7, W.6.7, W.7.7, SL.3.4, SL.4.4, SL.5.4, SL.6.4, SL.7.4

$6.00

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Revolutionary War Escape Room Detective Activity

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this activity is to engage your students in an American Revolution detective activity. Many of the American colonists have been suffering from fatigue and extreme forgetfulness. It is up to the students to solve the mystery quote and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Printables

$6.25

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Team Building Zoo Escape Room Classroom Community Activity

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this activity is to engage your students in a team building activity that will challenge them and have them learn more about the animals of the world. The opening scenario will introduce your students to the activity- “Welcome and

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Other (Science), Critical Thinking, Classroom Community

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Printables

$6.25

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Culturally Responsive Teaching Activity Cards

By Wise Guys

Do you need some ideas for your cultural responsive teaching? Here are 25 culturally responsive teaching activity cards that will help you engage and involve all students in your classroom. Each card contains the name of the activity, a description,

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

$3.00

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Geography and Map Skill Crossword Puzzle Review Activity

By Wise Guys

This crossword puzzle is intended to help your students review some of the key elements to geography and map skills. Some of the areas covered in this activity are latitude/longitude, types of maps, and direction.Thank you for downloading our

Subjects:

Geography, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities

$2.00

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Genius Hour Introduction Slide Show

By Wise Guys

Genius Hour Introduction Slide Show Genius Hour is a time set aside during the school day for students to research something they are passionate about. Genius Hour is sure to be a hit in your classroom.Included in this resource is a 15 slide

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Writing, For All Subjects

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, GATE

$2.00

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Digital April Fools Day Following Directions Activity Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this activity is to engage your students in an activity for following directions. Students are asked in the directions to read all questions prior to starting the activity. If they do this (follow the directions), they will discover

Subjects:

Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$2.50

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April Fools Day Activities - Pranks for Following Directions Word Find Puzzle

By Wise Guys

April Fools Day Activities Bundle. The purpose of these activities is for your students to learn a little history about April Fools’ Day, write a creative prank, and for you to “pull” a prank on your students with the word find puzzle. Included in

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Critical Thinking, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

$6.00

$5.00

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Zodiac Activities (Astrology and Chinese) Bundle

By Wise Guys

Astrology Zodiac CardsPurpose of Activity: The purpose of this activity is to engage your students and to help them learn more about the zodiac symbols, astrology, constellations, and some mythological history. Included in this resource: Teacher

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Astronomy, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

$7.00

$5.60

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Student Engagement Activity Quiz Time Task Cards 100 Total

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for an activity for student engagement? If so, this task card resource will be a hit! The overall purpose of this activity is challenge your students as they try to determine what is being described when given three clues. Download

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Problem Solving

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Task Cards

$5.25

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$Digital Math Vacation of a Lifetime Activity Google Compatible$

Digital Math Vacation of a Lifetime Activity Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this activity is to have your students participate in a challenging, yet engaging math activity where they plan a Vacation of a Lifetime®. Students will choose a destination and then research online to determine expenses such as

Subjects:

Math, Critical Thinking, Decimals

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$7.00

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Declaration of Independence Digital Activity

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this digital activity is to engage your students as they work together to discover some of the main events that led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Since the American colonists have amnesia and have forgotten

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps

$5.00

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Upper Elementary Digital Activity Bundle for Google

By Wise Guys

This distance learning bundle is intended to make it easier for you as your students learn away from school. All activities are compatible with your Google Drive, Google Slides and Google Forms. We even threw in some PDF versions of our popular miss

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

$48.00

$29.00

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Genius Hour Bibliography Resource

By Wise Guys

Genius Hour: BibliographyGenius Hour is a time set aside during the school day for students to research something they are passionate about. Genius Hour is sure to be a hit in your classroom.Included in this resource are directions for your students

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Writing, For All Subjects

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, GATE

$2.00

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Map Skills Creative Activity Creating a Childhood Map

By Wise Guys

Map Skill Creative Activity Creating a Childhood Map. This childhood Map activity is intended to help students understand the relationship between the details required of their own map with other maps that will be used throughout the year. Included

Subjects:

Geography, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$3.50

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Social Emotional Learning Task Cards Activity

By Wise Guys

Social-emotional skills are needed for all students to be successful at school and home. The purpose of these task cards is to have your students read a scenario, think, and share how they would respond. These 20 scenarios are intended to help

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$4.00

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Back to School Social Emotional Ranking Activity

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for a resource that will engage your students and help them relax and have some fun? The purpose of this social emotional activity is to build classroom community and get to know your students better. These activities would be great

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$3.50

Digital Download ZIP (1.13 MB)

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Genius Hour Parent Letter

By Wise Guys

Genius Hour Parent Letter. Genius Hour is a time set aside during the school day for students to research something they are passionate about. Genius Hour is sure to be a hit in your classroom.Included in this resource is a ready to send letter to

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Writing, For All Subjects

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, GATE

$1.50

Digital Download ZIP (0.98 MB)

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With a combined 40 years of teaching experience at the elementary and middle school levels, We, Wise Guys, have tried our very best to be at the forefront of creating engaging and useful resources that incorporate for many subject areas.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We, Wise Guys, believe in teaching to the whole child. We incorporate various teaching styles in the classroom that help all students learn. We try our very best to make our lessons fun and engaging for our students.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduates of UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire. Masters Graduates of UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire.

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We both hold Masters Degrees in Education: Language Arts and Professional Development. Visit our blog below: http://creativecommoncoreclassroom.com/

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