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Elementary ELA test prep simulations for Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented - Living on Your Own: Lessons in Financial Responsibility
Challenge your gifted and talented to play the “game of life” and survive financially during their first year in college. This concept-based unit allows students to “earn” an inheritance from a distant relative by repurposing items from a barn. With this “money,” students find affordable housing, transportation, furnishings, and other essentials. Then the “game of life begins with monthly reoccurring expenses, opportunities to buy additional necessities and/or wants, as well as challenges or o
Grades:
5th - 8th
PARCC Test Prep: Research Task with Three Passages/Questions and Writing Prompt
This is a PARCC Research Task Analysis with Prose Constructed Response (Writing Task) Simulation and is designed in the exact format as the PARCC 2015 Practice Test. It consists of Three Passages, all non-fiction, with 2-3 A/B Format Questions, some that require more than one answer, and all that require the student to provide evidence of their answer from the text. The Writing Prompt involves having the students compare and contrast all three passages for point of view/opposing view and include
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4th - 8th
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Gifted Crime Scene Investigation Activity The Case of the Missing Cash
This highly engaging crime scene investigation activity will have your students using their critical thinking skills as they critically read and analyze witness testimonies, view and evaluate evidence, and draw inferences to determine the motive and identity of the person guilty of robbing a bank. Higher-level thinking skills will be practiced while investigating the crime scene, as students form a hypothesis about who committed the crime, establish a motive, and then justify their hypothesis b
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5th - 8th
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Create your own civilization based off of 'Weslandia'
Create your own civilization based off of the book 'Weslandia'. Students will use their social studies knowledge to create their own utopian society. Your students will have a blast taking knowledge that they have previously learned about and applying it to their new civilization! Their creativity will amaze you!!!!
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Curriculum:
CCSS Writing: W.2, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.8, W.10
Social Studies: geog
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Goods and Services Producers and Consumers Economics Activity Second Grade
Looking for an engaging early elementary economics lesson? Your students will gain a deep understanding of buyers and sellers (producers and consumers) in a community with this fun simulation activity. Your second or third grade social studies students will love creating their own good or service. This resource is suprisingly low-prep for how interactive it is. Simply print, cut, and go! You'll get teacher instructions, classroom procedures, printable student sheets, a student reflection sheet,
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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4th Grade Reading TEST PREP Interactive Stations
Make 4th Grade Language Arts OST practice test prep FUN and INTERACTIVE with this set of 4 station activities designed for engaging and focused test preparation! Instead of the traditional test prep activity of reading a story and answering questions, students will rotate through 4 different stations featuring 7 different hands on activities based upon a story they will read together. I took the key components from current OST testing samples and developed strategies and practice opportunities f
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3rd - 6th
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Money Matters: A Real-World Simulation for Upper Elementary Students
A creative problem-solving unit that simulates real life. Students are faced with real-world decisions related to money management, budgeting, jobs, taxes and bills.Students are randomly assigned families and jobs. They then are presented with real-life situations and decisions that they must make (just as their parents do).Creative problem-solving, decision-making, Socratic seminar, and real-world dilemmas are incorporated into this unit.Printables: Everything you need is in this unit. It h
Grades:
4th - 6th
Learning Disabilities Simulations- Social Emotional Learning for Students
Every classroom in the world is comprised of students who learn differently. Our students are surrounded by peers who have learning disabilities, speech disorders, attention deficits, and more! Are we teaching our kids about these differences? Are we equipping them to help their peers and show empathy towards them? Have we empowered those who learn differently?In this 4-part simulation, students will gain an understanding of how some kids learn, struggle, and feel during parts of their learni
Grades:
1st - 12th, Staff
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Escape room style activity for STAAR review
This activity is a puzzle based, escape room style challenge activity where students receive clues, answer questions from released STAAR tests, get hints, and try to beat the clock to escape an alien ship.
I used a paired text from the 2017 5th grade released reading STAAR, it would be easy to simply delete the questions and have them complete questions from another grade level or even another subject.
They basically get a puzzle, then must answer 3 STAAR questions before you give them a hint
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4th - 6th
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Florida 7th Grade Civics Simulations Bundle 11 Total -SS.7.CG.1.1-SS.7.CG.1.11
Welcome to our series of simulations designed to deepen your understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system. Throughout history, these fundamental concepts have shaped societies, influenced governance structures, and defined the rights and responsibilities of citizens. In each simulation, you will explore different aspects of government and law, delving into historical events, constitutional principles, and political ideologies that have shaped th
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5th - 8th
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Dealing with the Shark Tank: Entrepreneurship Project
This project was recently completed with two all gifted classes as a part of an economics unit (a 4th grade class and a 5th grade class). The students absolutely loved the unit, and they all retained the important information as proven by their assessments. This could be modified and used in the middle school classroom as well. This project includes a simulation where students are involved in inventing a better product (such as making gym shoes better by adding springs in them). They use
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4th - 8th
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7 Ancient World Wonders - Complete Unit: Travel Guides & Activities
$30 Value - Buy Complete Unit for $20 and SAVE $10!World Travel Guide Unit Format ($3.50/17 pages):Use as is or easy to modify!**Tour Team Folders—create team names, design folder to hold independent activities being worked on**Ancient Wonder Timeline—students graph the span of existence for each wonder as each Destination is introduced or concluded; note short span of overlap of all 7 ancient wonders **Introduce the “Secret Mystery” - at the completion of independent activity, award a letter cl
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2nd - 5th
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Food Truck Project Simulation - STEM Economics and Design
Food Truck Project may be used alternately as an independent study, for small groups, or engage the entire class in a cross-curricular simulation. All instructions are written so that students working independently may take direction on their own with minimal teacher support. Teacher notes are provided to support teachers in guiding students when needed. The Food Truck Project is presented as a series of sub-units, best used in the order they appear, but adjustable to time available by selective
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Gifted Education Unit- Medical Interns
Medical Interns is an excellent student extension for students who are learning about human body systems.Working as an intern students will diagnose patients with varied medical conditions. Armed with prescription cards in their white lab coats, they will determine staff members ailments. If faced with an unknown disease, students will research plausible possibilities, return to the patient with a prescription and present various treatment options.
This is a great unit for gifted education cla
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Spy: Going Undercover. A Problem Solving, Critical Thinking Spy Simulation!
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking come alive in this engaging espionage simulation! This simulation models real-world problem solving and critical thinking through the eyes and actions of spies. Why Spy?Covert operations. Dead drops. Secret messages. Clandestine missions. Undercover agents. Is the principal really a principal or is she perhaps, part of a spy ring? Turn your classroom and school into a world of mystery and intrigue. When students participate in SPY Going Undercover th
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Codes, Ciphers, Critical Thinking and a Spy Simulation: Spy Bundle #3
Research Simulation Task- Science Related Task
Using CommonLit as a source, the two articles use evidence to support how the sun is responsible for the existence of life on Earth. Due to the fact that NJSLA uses 3 sources, one of which is a multi-media source for essay writing, students will review two texts and a short video which is linked onto the document to analyze and compose a 4 paragraph essay. In this purchase, you will receive: 1. Essay Prompt and deconstruction of that prompt2. Detailed outline as a scaffold for students3. Graphic
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4th - 7th
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Severe Weather Public Service Announcement PBL
In this fun, interactive PBL students choose a destination somewhere around the world to "travel to." The learners research the location's climate and weather data and then focus on what types of severe weather (hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes, etc.) are encountered in that area. Students then create a PSA (Public Service Announcement) to help inform citizens of their location on how to prepare for this type of severe weather. Students choose from a menu of delivery options on how to present th
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2nd - 5th
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Mars Mission Chaos Breakout
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Your students will have 45 minutes to escape your room in this immersive learning escape game about Mars. You are the commander and as you read the scenario, build up the suspense for your students to crack the codes for 6 locks and several challenging clues! They will learn facts about Mars and complete a math problem to breakout of this chaos! This Breakout does use real locks and boxes to add to the real feel of escaping!
Goals of a Breakout Room:
• Teamwork and collabo
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Listening Activities and Listening Comprehension - Following Directions
Looking for fun listening activities to help your students practice following directions? The engaging Winter Listening Adventures is no prep and provides great practice and review for cardinal directions, working with coordinates, and listening skills for state testing.The 3 listening adventures offer an engaging way to work on listening comprehension while having fun. Great for whole class, Friday work, subs, and after recess, students will beg for more. Includes specific teacher directions fo
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Wetlands Ecosystem Simulation
Welcome, young ecologists, to an immersive exploration into the intricate web of life within various ecosystems! In this engaging activity, students will assume the roles of key organisms within diverse habitats, unraveling the complexities of their interactions and dependencies. Through hands-on simulations and critical thinking scenarios, participants will not only play the part of different ecosystem inhabitants but also ponder the profound impacts that the absence of each species could have
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3rd - 6th
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Florida 5th Grade SC.5.E.7.2 Earth & Space Ocean in the Water Cycle
In this simulation, students will delve into the dynamic relationship between the ocean and the water cycle, understanding how the ocean acts as a vital component of Earth's hydrological system. Through hands-on activities and exploration, students will recognize the crucial role of evaporation and precipitation in connecting the ocean to all of Earth's water reservoirs, fostering a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of Earth's systems. By simulating oceanic processes, students will
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4th - 6th
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Florida 5th Grade SC.5.E.7.7 Earth & Space Family Preparedness Plan
Welcome to our simulation on designing a family preparedness plan for natural disasters! In this exercise, you'll engage in crafting a comprehensive strategy to safeguard your loved ones against various calamities, exploring the critical reasons behind the necessity of such preparedness. Get ready to strategize, prioritize, and learn the importance of proactive measures in ensuring your family's safety and resilience during times of crisis.
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4th - 6th
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Florida 5th Grade SC.5.E.7.5 & 7.6 Earth & Space Weather & Climate Zones
Today, we embark on an exciting expedition to unravel the mysteries of Earth's climate zones. In this simulation, we'll explore the diverse characteristics of different climate regions, from icy tundras to lush rainforests. By investigating factors like latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water, we'll uncover how these elements influence temperature and precipitation patterns. Get ready to become climate detectives as we journey through swamps, deserts, mountains, and beyond, discove
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4th - 6th
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Florida 5th Grade SC.5.E.7.3 & 7.4 Earth & Space Weather & Precipitation
In this simulation, students will explore the intricate factors influencing weather patterns in specific locations by examining air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation. Through hands-on activities and data analysis, students will recognize the dynamic interplay of these variables and their impact on shaping the weather at a given place and time. By immersing themselves in the role of meteorologists, students will deepen their understanding of w
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4th - 6th
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