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7th grade environment literature circles
Dry Novel Study (by Neal & Jarrod Shusterman) Updated Nov 2022
Most of us take for granted that when we turn on the faucet, the water will flow. However, what happens if it doesn't? What if it's not just one sink in your house but all of them? What if it's not just your house, but every house in your neighborhood and for miles/kilometers around? Summary If there was ever a book that inspired me to stock up on water, this is the book. This was so realistic and will resonated with anyone. Neil Shusterman is great about adding just the right amount of gritty d
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6th - 12th
Higher Order Thinking and Comprehension - The Six Thinking Hats
de Bono's six thinking hats are used to support critical thinking and higher order comprehension. Explicit questions are provided for each of the six thinking hats, to support students to think deeply about the text, "The Lorax" by Dr Seuss. Students work in small co-operative groups to discuss key issues in the text. The resource builds on accountable talk, critical literacy and philosophical inquiry.
This resource is for personal/classroom use only and is not to be distributed further. Mul
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4th - 8th
6th Grade Substitute Plans Ready to Go- All About Avalanches and Snow
Snow Days!! These Snow Worksheets are a perfect for unit study, substitute lesson or for learning at home lesson.**Digital pdf file included to use with your favorite pdf annotation application (Like Noteability)Say it with me: snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow!!!!!Don't we all LOVE Snow Days?Trying to get kids to focus when those precious flakes are drifting through the air is like attempting to catch a rainbow with a butterfly net- impossible. My secret? Use snow as a catalyst for learning!Th
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4th - 8th
Science Reading Activity: Drones and Bees
Directions: 1. Read the current research passage entitled, "Robo-Bees Could Aid Insects with Pollination Duties".2. Underline or highlight answers to the following: a. How does the mini-drone transport pollen? b. What agency identifies endangered species? What bee is endangered? c. Identify one drone design issue that has been overcome. How long did it take to solve this issue? d. Identify three more issues to be overcome by the drone.3. Complete the crossword puzzle.4. What do you
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7th - 10th
Literature Study on The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENT ELA
This is the literature study I did in my middle school science classroom for my low readers. It could also be done in a 3rd to 5th grade class as well. It is on a chapter book called "The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo" by Jean Craighead George and is known as an "ecomystery", which applies for any unit on ecology, the environment, or the everglades. It is around a 4th grade reading level and is 9 chapters (143 pages). The document I created gives guiding questions for each chapter and my student
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4th - 7th
Discussion Guide for the book: "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" by Donn Fendler
~Book Discussion for the book: “Lost on a Mountain in Maine”~ Written by Donn Fendler, first published in 1939, later in 1978.Discussion guide copyright Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024.125 pages.This is a true story (non-fiction). For 8 years on up; grades 4 on up. Makes a great "read-aloud, too!"Includes:- Part 1: 10 questions, Part 2: possible responses for the discussion leader. For written or oral discussions or as an assessment.-Illustrated with a photo of Kn
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4th - 7th
Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project
~Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project~ Copyright, Betty J. White, 2024This is a research activity concerning the transformation of global shorelines due to global warming, but before the research begins, students enjoy a fictional short story that introduces them to some background information about global warming.Includes:· A short story and poem, fantasy fiction with a delightful story to learn about global warming. The story takes place in the Arctic and Reykjavik
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5th - 8th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
Australian Biomes - Animal and Plant adaptions
Australian Biomes - Animal and plant adaptations has been developed to facilitate students understanding of how animals and plants adapt to their specific biomes.
There are 4 Australian Biomes each with a graphic organiser for students to use.
1. Desert Biome
2. Coastal Biome
3. Wetland Biome
4. Tough Leafed Forest Biome
This product can be used as a guided reading tool, science based learning or as a geography learning tool. Australian Biomes can also be used as an independent autonomous activi
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4th - 7th
Conversation Starters Package on Bad Habits- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on bad habits.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of bad habitsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tra
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bayou Magic independent reading packet
This 11 page independent reading resource will assist students in comprehension while reading Bayou Magic. When they have answered 62 recall questions, arranged by chapter and page order, students will be prepared to participate in other guided reading or literacy circle activities. The questions included are intended to help teachers make sure students are completing reading and not just looking through texts or (worst case scenario) fake reading! This packet is a great additional resource for
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3rd - 7th
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on Netflix.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of NetflixActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on sitcoms.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of sitcomsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Environmental Storybooks Activity
As children we are introduced to environmental issues very young. It could be from cartoons, commercials, movies, or books. The students will break up into four groups to discuss the potential impact of four different storybooks, on children, ranging from 4-12 years in age. Each group will follow the steps to complete the environmental storybook activity.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-6
Conversation Starters Package on Global Warming- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on global warming.What's included:A list of 14 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of global warmingActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Pollution Reading Comprehension
This reading comprehension is a great overview, introduction, review or reinforcer about pollution - human and natural sources. The article is written in friendly and engaging language and includes a diagram. The article is about a page and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for project research, literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
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5th - 9th
Ecology and Natural Resources Bundle
This bundle is based upon Britannica School Articles on ecology and natural resources (Reading Level 1 and Level 2). At the bottom of each sheet is the citation to find the article. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about what that topic is about. This worksheet can be used as a nonfiction small group reading assignment or with an science curriculum. An answer key is included with the worksheet. It is ready to be printed and used.
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5th - 8th
The Ike Dike Topography Socratic Seminar
In this Socratic Seminar, students will debate the proposal of the Ike Dike as a response to Hurricane Ike, which hit the Houston/Galveston area in 2008. Students will read four articles from the Houston Chronicle and annotate the articles in preparation of the seminar. Focus of the articles should be on how erosion and weathering affected the topography of the southeast Texas coastline.
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6th - 12th
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Literature Study on The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENT
This is the literature study I did in my middle school science classroom for my low readers. It could also be done in a 3rd to 5th grade class as well. It is on a chapter book called "The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo" by Jean Craighead George and is known as an "ecomystery", which applies for any unit on ecology, the environment, or the everglades. It is around a 4th grade reading level and is 9 chapters (143 pages). The document I created gives guiding questions for each chapter and my student
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4th - 7th
Amphibian Collection
This collection is based upon the Britannica School amphibian articles. At the bottom of the sheet is the citation to find the article online that corresponds with that particular worksheet. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about that particular topic. These worksheets can be used with any science curriculum. They can also be used as nonfiction/informational reading. An answer key is included with each worksheet. They are ready to
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5th - 8th
Natural Resources Collection
This bundle is based upon the Britannica School Articles on different natural resources. At the bottom of each worksheet is the citation to find the article online that goes along with that worksheet. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about that articles topic.. This worksheet can be used with any science curriculum. It can also be used as nonfiction/informational reading. An answer key is included with each worksheet. All are read
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4th - 7th
Rufus the Doofus
Action Packed Comedy Book for ChildrenImagine growing up in Southern California; the surf, the sun, the sand. It's the ultimate playground for extreme sports. Whether surfing the perfect wave or landing an unbelievable skateboard trick.Rufus the Doofus is a comical mystery about Rufus and his two pals, Pismo and Patti Murphy, three happy go lucky surfers who attend San Dune Middle School, Mermosa Beach. As they enter the second year of middle school their main goal is to win the coveted Mermosa
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3rd - 10th
Study Packet for Moonbird: A Year on the Wind ...with B95; Nonfiction
Phillip Hoose's fascinating book about the miraculous migration of the rufa red knot will show students real-life science in action. This 23-page product includes a 9-page editable student study packet that kids can fill in as they read. Perfect for a middle school small group study or book club, the packet is self-guided, allowing the reader to move at their own pace, while documenting the most important information from the book. An answer key is included, along with a short, multiple-choice q
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6th - 9th
Chomp by Carl Hiaasen
This is a unit on the novel Chomp. There are literature circles, group work, a presentation and rubric for a complete unit on the project. I used this in my science class for a cross-curricular feel but this can also be used in ELA for the same reason! Enjoy!
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6th - 8th
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Diamonds by Armin Greder - 7 Worksheets
This resource is a nine page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Diamonds by Armin Greder. This document contains seven worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are comprehension questions, writing activities plus a poster designing activity, a making connections activity and visual literacy questions. There is also a QR code task which takes students to a video titled B
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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