Critical thinking basic principles graphic organizers

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Reading and Responding to The Giver and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Lois Lowry’s The Giver. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ended, can be answered in multiple

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6th - 8th

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The Scientific Method Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes

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This science graphic organizer will aid students in identifying and defining the steps of the scientific method including question, research, collect data, experiment, hypothesis, analyze, conclusion, and report. This fun, NO PREP activity will have your students mastering content quicker, easier, and asking for more!With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of the Next Generation Science Standards 8 Practices of Science & Engineeri

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6th - 8th

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Also included in: Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle

Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes

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Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science

This science graphic organizer will aid students in defining and illustrating each law - students will explain an illustration that I have provided and also draw and describe their own example.With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of the NGSS MS-PS2-1 and MS-PS2-2.What are doodle notes?Doodle notes are a visual aid that will increase student concept retention, focus, creativity, and engagement. Students will gain experience in synth

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5th - 8th

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Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

NGSS:

MS-PS2-2

, MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle

States of Matter Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes

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Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science

This science graphic organizer includes identifying the three main phase changes - solids, liquids, and gases - and their characteristics. Students will complete a phase change diagram, labeling melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, sublimation, and deposition and drawing a model of molecule placement and movement for each phase.With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of the Next Generation Science Standard NGSS MS-PS1-4.What

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5th - 8th

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Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

NGSS:

MS-PS1-4

Also included in: Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle

Fairy Tales 2nd Grade Fairytales, Folktales, & Fables Unit Lessons & Activities

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A fairy tale (fairytale), folk tale, and fable close reading unit can make writing lesson plans a breeze and ensure a deeper exploration into understanding stories while students provide text evidence from specified Mentor Texts (a list is included!). This interactive reading unit uses three different genres to teach deeper thinking about the main characters, the moral of the story, text structure, point of view, and comparing and contrasting stories. Graphic organizers are included and can be u

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.4

, RL.2.5

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Also included in: Read Aloud Books and Activities: Reading Response Sheets: Interactive Read Aloud

Lab Safety and Scientific Method Interactive Notebook Pages

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The Science Duo

Bring engaging and interactive activities into your classroom with these science lab safety and scientific method notebook pages. This resource contains 21 different interactive notebook activities covering safety, metrics, and the scientific method. Google Slides for distance learning have been added which now allows students to create their own digital notebooks (teacher keys included). Interactive notebooks are the perfect tool to help students compartmentalize what they have learned. The

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Printables, Graphic Organizers

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5th - 9th

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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Sarah H.

Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle

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These science graphic organizers include a range of topics from life science, physical science, earth & space science, chemistry, and general science.What does a growing bundle mean?Purchasing this growing bundle means that you save 20% on all current resources in the bundle, any updates to the resources, and ALL future science doodle notes! Just check regularly in your "my purchases" for update notifications.With what standards do these resources align?Please see each individual resource to

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5th - 8th

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Newton's 3 Laws of Motions (Great for Science Interactive Notebooks)

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Math in Demand

Included is a wheel foldable on Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. Students can construct the foldable as a handheld study tool or glue them into their interactive notebooks. There are two options on how you can print the foldable: (1) blank template or (2) with answer key. If you decide to print the blank template, you can have students fill out the foldable.The foldable states the three laws of motion. It also gives a picture and example for each law.CLICK HERE to check out my science bundle!Conne

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

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5th - 8th

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Also included in: Science Curriculum Bundle

Simple Machines Sort Cut & Paste Examples, Definitions & Application- DIGITAL!

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Scienceisfun

This interactive and hands-on sort activity will allow your students to determine definitions and examples for the 6 different simple machines for your Upper Elementary Science Classroom. In this resource students first cut out pieces from a worksheet that have machines, definitions and examples on them. They then sort these pieces onto corresponding groups and glue them into place. It is a great way to teach, practice and asses this tricky concept in a kinesthetic way!This hands- on activity i

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Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

3rd - 6th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter Doodle Notes | PowerPoint | Worksheet

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Morpho Science

This resource is a two-page visual notes sheet that will allow your students to doodle within comic templates. This resource focuses on changes in matter and will help your students differentiate between physical and chemical changes. My doodle notes include high definition graphics that look great inside interactive notebooks, binders, or on a poster.Why Doodle Notes?Doodle notes are a form of visual note-taking that embeds brain-based research elements such as dual-coding theory. Dual coding t

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Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science

Grades:

5th - 8th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

Also included in: Physical and Chemical Changes Activity Bundle | Notes, Lab, Interactive Notebook

Forms of Energy Mini Book: definitions, examples, review, cut & paste

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Scienceisfun

This stand-alone resource blends science and literacy for your Upper Elementary Science Classroom! Worksheets are ready to PRINT AND GO!The Forms of Energy Mini Book is an interactive way to teach the definitions of the different types of energy. Examples that are relevant to your students of each form of energy are included as well as a review lesson. This is a mini book for students to create and keep as a resource. It is designed to be copied, cut in 1/2 and stapled. You can choose the pages

Subjects:

Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

Also included in: Forms of Energy Bundle: Examples, Cut & Paste, Application, Energy Transfer

States of Matter Doodle Notes - Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma, Phase Changes

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Morpho Science

This resource is a two-page doodle notes sheet that focuses on states of matter. Students will learn about the properties of solids, liquids, gases, and plasma, phases of matter, and phase changes as they complete embedded doodle tasks. Included:2 Page Guided Doodle Notes — Fill-in-the-BlankThis version offers the most structure for students.2 Page Blank Doodle Notes — Blank Graphic OrganizerThis blank template is ideal for teachers who prefer less structure.Teacher Key — Low Ink and Fully Color

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science

Grades:

5th - 8th

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Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!

Depth and Complexity Novel Study for Number the Stars

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Reading and Responding to Number the Stars with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ended, ca

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5th - 7th

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Depth and Complexity Novel Study for Tuck Everlasting

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Reading and Responding to Tuck Everlasting with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Natalie Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ende

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6th - 8th

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What is Science? Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes

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Basic Principles, Math, Science

This science graphic organizer will aid students in defining science as a process and also identifying what is NOT science. Students will also review the concept and steps of The Scientific Method.With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of the Next Generation Science Standards 8 Practices of Science & Engineering.What are doodle notes?Doodle notes are a visual aid that will increase student concept retention, focus, creativity, an

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5th - 8th

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Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle

Thermal Energy Transfer - Heat Transfer Worksheet - Heat & Temperature Activity

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Mrs Proton Priest

Are you looking for an engaging and efficient way to teach thermal energy transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation? These LOW PREP heat transfer worksheets are sketch notes that allow for creativity and a visual representation of concepts that can be challenging. Click HERE to save 20% on the 6th grade science sketch note bundle.Click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready-to-use resource.These sketch notes are heat transfer worksheets for middle school science students

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6th - 7th

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Laboratory, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

W.6.1

, WHST.6-8.1

, WHST.6-8.1e

NGSS:

MS-PS3-4

Also included in: 6th Grade Science Bundle - Interactive Notebook Sketch Notes, Games, & More!

Reading Comprehension Interactive Strategy Cards

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core

I made these reading comprehension strategy cards based on my all-time favorite professional development book; Strategies that Work, by Harvey and Goudvis. These cards can be used in multiple settings (e.g., Guided Reading, Shared Reading, etc.) and with any level text. I print them on colored card stock, laminate, and the kids use post-its on them. However, they can also be printed on plain paper and used as traditional graphic organizer.There is one card for each strategy:-Determining Impor

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3rd - 6th

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Graphic Organizers, Task Cards, Centers

Science Interactive Notebook Bundle

Created by

The Science Duo

This science interactive notebook bundle is a great tool for bringing engaging and interactive activities into your classroom. This resource contains 9 different interactive notebooks covering Safety and the Scientific Method, Force and Motion, Ecosystems, Chemistry, Earth, Structure of Life, Space, Energy, and Weather. Interactive notebook pages are great to use for vocabulary practice, concept reinforcement, independent study, class reviews, or in small groups/tutorials. Check out the previ

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

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6th - 9th

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Weekly Reading Logs: Skill based

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Coffee with the Teacher

Do you want to take your students reading logs to the next level??? Check out these skill based, weekly reading logs! These reading logs help your students use critical thinking skills to develop and analyze their reading. Help your students think deeply and actively comprehend what they read by pairing the week's reading log to your weekly learning targets! How it works: First, choose which template to use for the week. Students will have this in their guided reading or take home folder. Studen

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Critical Thinking, Informational Text, Reading

Grades:

K - 2nd

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Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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...

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Print and Go Bundle

Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mats {For all subjects!}

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Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

These “Thinking Mats” present open-ended and engaging opportunities related to 11 “Thinking Tools” ( Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives) of critical thinking. They can be utilized with practically any subject and/or topic in a variety of learning settings (small group, pairs, whole group, independent, etc.). There are 11 double-sided “Thinking Mats”; one for

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4th - 10th

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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle

Depth and Complexity Novel Study for The Sign of the Beaver

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Reading and Responding to The Sign of the Beaver with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Elizabeth George Speare’s The Sign of The Beaver. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic orga

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4th - 6th

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