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Ethics and Journalism - Controversial Photos Activity (GRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHS)
This packet allows your students to explore ethics and journalism. Through this activity they view three controversial photographs that were taken and published by professional journalists but stirred up controversy due to the graphic content or story topic. This activity is very thought-provoking and engaging. Students view each photograph, read a short paragraph or two about the context surrounding its taking and publishing, and finally analyze each one for the ethical questions it raises and
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Primary and Secondary Sources Activity
Get students UP & OUT of there seats. Learning can be fun and active! :)
1. Post each picture in the file around the classroom. Some of these pictures are Primary Sources & others are Secondary Sources
2. Provide each student with 2 bubble sheets
3. Have students walk around the room clockwise writing on their chart which pictures are considered primary sources and what pictures are considered to be secondary sources
Grades:
5th - 9th
Guest Speaker Reflection Sheet
This is a simple half page sheet to allow students to stay engaged during a guest speaker lecture. It can be used as a reflection on the lesson or an exit ticket. Its easy for students to use and for you to grade.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Ethical Essays from a Biblical Worldview bundle
Students study and review the ethics of 5 topics: doping in sports, eating insects, organ donation, testing on animals and ethnicity and medcine. Includes analyzing from Biblical worldview and scriptures students can use as evidence, includes items for each paragraph, space for research, space to write, and rubric. AKA Steroids in athletes, blood doping, performance-enhancing drugs, blood and tissue donation, fairness across skin colorshelp students form critical thinking skills and form opinion
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
STEAM /Engineering Design Process Worksheet
Use this worksheet so students can use the Engineering Design Process when doing STEAM challenges. This worksheet takes students through the steps of Ask,Imagine, Plan, Create and Improve in a concise, easy to use format.
Grades:
K - 3rd
Through the Eyes of a "Grunt:" A Vietnam War Gallery Walk Exercise
Engage your students in developing historical empathy regarding the experience of an infantryman or "grunt" during the Vietnam War through the use of historical photographs. Using a gallery walk format, students will examine the daily life of a soldier in the field. Lesson includes a pre-walk photo analysis exercise to create brainstorming, 15 photo placards, a teacher lesson plan with questions to promote critical thinking for each photo, and an exit ticket activity, which involves students wri
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: US History Gallery Walk Activity Bundle
Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Template - EDITABLE
This .doc file contains an editable claim, evidence, and reasoning template that I use in my Biology classes. This template is written in language that can apply to any discipline where constructing an argument is a necessary skill. It uses the CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) template commonly employed for making scientific arguments.
The vocabulary of the template is simplified to appeal to learners new to CER. It can easily be edited to differentiated to more advanced learners.
The templ
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Grades:
6th - 12th
RL8.7 Comparing Text to Film - Flowers for Algernon and Charly (1968) film clips
Once students have finished reading Flowers for Algernon, take 3 days to watch and analyze clips from the 1968 film Charly, starring Cliff Robertson. Three worksheets (graphic organizers) have been provided to assist students in the comparison - hitting RL8.7 (comparing text to film). Students are first asked to summarize the clip of the day, and then analyze when/how the film departed from or stayed true to the original text. There are specific directions to pay close attention to the actor Cli
Grades:
8th
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The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe: Aslan vs. Jesus Christ Venn Diagram
The purpose of this lesson is to compare and contrast the death and resurrection of Aslan from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Jesus Christ from the Bible. Although I originally taught this lesson as a class activity, it could also be done in small groups, pairs, or even as an individual activity. A teacher's key for the Venn diagram is included as well as text and scriptural references for each compare/contrast item. My students loved this activity and I hope your's do too!
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Reading Log (grades 1-6)
This weekly (Mon-Thurs) reading log can be used with students in grades 1-6. Skills such as summarizing, predicting, connecting and reading comprehension are included. The friendly graphic organizer type format makes it appealing for students!
Grades:
1st - 6th
Cognitive Psychology FRQ Practice: Eyewitness Memory
Elevate your students' AP Psychology FRQ writing skills with this Cognitive Psychology FRQ Practice: Eyewitness Memory! This engaging resource is specifically designed to help students hone their critical thinking, analysis, and application skills in the context of cognitive psychology concepts.Key Features: 1. Real-World Scenario: The scenario revolves around a memory research institute studying eyewitness testimony accuracy in criminal cases. This real-world context provides a meaningful
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Public Forum Questioning Prep Sheet
I use this organizer year round to help PF competitors and Debate students practice crossfire. They simply listen to their opponent's case and practice tracking their arguments and composing questions. Huge help for those who struggle with questioning and flow!
Grades:
7th - 12th
"Nosedive" introduction
Introduction to the world of Black Mirror's "Nosedive." Analysis of elements of exposition and the allure of the good life marketed by Pelican Cove. Access to viewing this episode not included.
Grades:
10th - 12th
Grapher Organizer – Weekly Meal Planner
This graphic organizer is an excellent resource for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) working with individuals experiencing executive dysfunction. It provides a structured and visual approach to meal planning, offering support in organization, time management, and overall executive function skills. The detailed sections and visual cues make it an accessible and valuable tool for individuals seeking assistance in managing their weekly meals efficiently. Whether planning daily meals, creating sh
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Not Grade Specific
Social Media and Authenticity
I use this as an introduction to viewing Black Mirror's "Nosedive" episode to encourage reflection on topics related to authenticity.
Grades:
10th - 12th
Genius Hour Passion Project Resource Packet
This genius hour/passion project packet is a complete resource guide for students who are trying genius hour for the first time, or for experienced students.
Includes:
-Cover page
-Basic outline of the process
-Graphic organizer for ideas
-"Ideas Bracket" to narrow interests
-Project proposal organizer
-60 second project 'elevator pitch'
-Shark tank pitch to class
-'101 ways to show what you know' (ideas for 'action')
-KWL chart
-Action steps organizer
-Daily progress log (print as many as yo
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Sentence Framing Strategies for Struggling Readers including Those with Dyslexia
Multi-Sensory Approach Programming
-for students struggling with print
Sentence and Paragraph Framing
-free of print for initially embedding concepts
Step-by-Step approach to build up Student Confidence for tackling word coding and reading strategies
Visual – Auditory – Tactile – Kinesthetic
You CAN Listen, Speak, Read, And Write
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Journal Entry Using KWL Chart
This Graphic Organizer is used as a K-W-L Chart, and it serves as a Journal Entry to track what a student knows (K), wants to know (W), and has learned (L) about any topic. This is ideal to illicit students' prior knowledge before a lesson starts.It can also be used as activators, exit ticket, and summarizers.It helps gives the teacher insight on students' understanding of the lesson.When used as a Google Doc, teachers can gain insight on student's grasp of the learning objectives.
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Not Grade Specific
Roles Family-School-Community Classify/Categorize - Open Court Reading Unit 3.2
2nd grade Open Court Reading Unit 3 Lesson 2: classifying and categorizing roles chart.
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Activity Organization Guide – Graphic Organizer
This practical graphic organizer is tailored to assist individuals in planning activities and events. It includes five key sections: "What I Want to Do," "When and Where It Will Take Place," "Who Else Is Involved," "What I Will Need," and "Steps I Need to Take." Specifically crafted for individuals needing support in activity planning, this organizer is especially effective for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) working with clients with executive dysfunction.Key Features:Clear Sections: Organi
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Not Grade Specific
Debate Rules, Notes, and Rubric
What better way to get students engaged in a topic than a debate! I have created Debate Rules and a Debate Notes page as well as a GRADING RUBRIC to use before and during your class debates. Edit as needed. Debate RulesDebate Notes Debate Grading Rubric
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Graphic Organizer – Phone Call Planner
This phone call planner is designed to streamline and organize your phone calls. This planner consists of seven key sections to ensure you make the most out of every call:Who am I calling?Why am I calling?What information will I need to provide?Will I need to write down any information that I hear?Am I going to need my calendar or my schedule during the call?What questions do I want to ask?What I could say:This planner is a valuable resource for individuals seeking structure and clarity in their
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
The Giver Common Core Package for Socratic Seminar
This Common Core Package includes the following:
*Rules for Socratic Seminar
*Two different outlines with questions to have students prepare for a Socratic Seminar
*Partner Grading Sheet
*Self-Assessment
This is a great way to wrap up the novel by having student led discussions and develop critical thinking. This encourages students to participate, share ideas, and be open to other's ideas. A Socratic Seminar can be done at the end of the novel or even during. I have used a Socratic Seminar
Grades:
6th - 8th
Middle Eastern Governments - Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey
This student handout contains TWO different charts for students to complete using the cia.gov website (or other resources you may prefer) based on the governments of Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. It also contains critical-thinking questions for further study. Students will research topics such as each country's executive branch, legislative branch, citizen participation, and the role of religion.One chart (my original version) includes Israel, Iran, and Saudi Arabia and the other chart
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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