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Common Core W.2.1 resources for GATE
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel End of the Year READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge
Integrate STEM in your classroom at the End of the School Year!Learn about the World's Fair and how Mr. Ferris built the first Ferris Wheel! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own Ferris Wheel!Connect to a Read Aloud: Mr. Ferris and His WheelThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Mr. Ferris and His Wheel by Kathryn Davis. The book explores the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and how Ferris built his first wheel.Take students through the STEM Proces
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1st - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Second Grade Choice Boards Choice Menus BUNDLE ELA and Math
This bundle contains writing, reading, and math choice boards for second grade that are perfect for early finishers, enrichment, additional practice, homework, and your accelerated kiddos.You can find Volume Two here.Thank you so much for stopping by TpT and my store. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. You can always contact me at chalkoneupfortheteacher@gmail.com.You can also visit my blogfor teaching ideas, special follower information and freebies, and other good stuff!You ca
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1st - 2nd
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Ada Twist, Scientist READ ALOUD STEM and SCIENCE Activity
Now includes Easel Activity Version for Distance Learning with Google Classroom!Integrate Real World STEM and Literacy!Teach about the importance of science and chemical reactions. Test out different elephant toothpaste recipes to find out which mixture makes the biggest reaction. Create Elephant Toothpaste!Connect to a Read Aloud: Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea BeatyThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty.Take students through the Scientific Method:Stud
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
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Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Greece Social Studies PBL
These ancient civilization activities put your students in the shoes of a travel agent preparing to send their clients back in time to Ancient Greece!Time Travel to Ancient Greece is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a sales pitch to potential clients. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, designing, and working on financial skill
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Egypt Social Studies PBL
This interactive PBL activity puts your students in the shoes of a museum curator designing an authentic Ancient Egyptian museum experience!Ancient Egyptian Museum is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a commercial to entice potential guests. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, mea
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Nya's Long Walk Water Pump READ ALOUD SCIENCE™ Activity
Integrate Real-World STEM in your classroom and engage kids in a real world problem. Teach about Water Pumps with this Earth Day Science Activity! Students learn about the water crisis and water pollution affecting nearly 1 billion people around the world and explore how water pumps can help. Connect to a Read Aloud: Nya's Walk for WaterThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Nya's Walk for Water: A Step at a Time by Linda Sue Park. The book explores the reality of how people walk for water
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Save 20% with this ancient civilizations bundle, which includes an Ancient Greece PBL, Ancient Egypt PBL, Ancient China PBL, and Ancient Rome PBL. These PBLS are a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a research and making real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. These PBLs are self-differentiating, meaning that students have the ability to work at their own pace and
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3rd - 5th
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The Smart Cookie Read Aloud Book Companion | Multiple Intelligences | Activities
The Smart Cookie by Jory John is a great book to teach students that everyone is smart in different ways and the importance of perseverance. It is also the perfect segue into a study of multiple intelligences. This The Smart Cookie Book Companion requires students to delve into analyzing and interpreting literature. This book companion is jam-packed with resources that provide opportunities for your students in grades 2-4 to think critically and creatively, analyze the author's craft, and make c
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2nd - 4th
Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient China Social Studies PBL
This PBL puts your students in the shoes of an Ancient Chinese newspaper creator!This Ancient China newspaper PBL is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a newspaper that is engaging and intriguing to readers. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, meaning that students have the ability
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Depth & Complexity Primary Math Word Problems Bundle
This Depth and Complexity Primary Math Word Problem Bundle includes problems about counting money, addition and subtraction, and the foundations for multiplication. ***Now includes a digital layer! Students get the opportunity to solve real world math problems using the depth and complexity icons and content imperatives to help break down each word problem while also speaking, listening, and writing!Can Anyone Use Depth & Complexity Frames?Although these lessons are designed for GATE studen
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2nd - 3rd
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Emoji St. Patrick's Day Printable Writing Activity-Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short St. Patrick's Day writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even
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2nd - 5th
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The Crayon Man Picture Book Companion and Activities
Save yourself time with this Print and Go Book Companion for The Crayon Man by Natascha Biebow. This story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of Crayola crayons, teaches children in second through fourth grades about the history of one of the most beloved art supplies. ⭐This picture book illustrates that necessity is the mother of invention as it relates that crayons were originally made because children and teachers needed affordable and reliable art supplies. ⭐The Crayon Man encourages children to
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: National Crayon Day: Crayon Fiction and Nonfiction Book Companion Bundle
Writing Choice Boards FREEBIE
These FREE writing choice boards (menus) for second grade are perfect for distance learning, early finishers, homework, or enrichment. These choice boards cover opinion, narrative, informative, writing about literature, writing about non-fiction, letter writing, and finishing a topic starter.This is part of a ultimate second grade bundle that you can find here.You can find November choice boards here. Click to find funny animal story choice boards here.In this unit you will find 7 choice boards.
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1st - 3rd
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Halloween STEM Activities and Task Cards
Get your spook on with these 18 FUN and creative STEM Challenges! These STEM task cards are perfect for the month of October! These are low prep, easy to incorporate STEM activities that can be used in ANY elementary classroom! Here's what you'll get: How to guide with tips on incorporating STEM/STEAM18 STEM/STEAM ChallengesPersonal narrative writing promptImaginative narrative writing promptOpinion writing promptExpository writing promptYou will not regret putting these in your cart now! Your s
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Not Grade Specific
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"The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" Literature Study Grades 2-4
This Common Core aligned literature study is based on the touching book "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" by Susan Wojciechowski. This unit includes vocabulary, dictionary and comprehension skills. Activities also include comparing and contrasting, making predictions and inferences, grammar, mind mapping, cause and effect and writing both narrative and informational text. An art project is also included. This book is sure to touch the heart of every student. Great for GATE and home sch
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2nd - 4th
The Oldest Student Picture Book Biography Companion and Activities
Teach your kiddos the story of Mary Walker, the oldest student in the U.S., who learned to read at 116 years old. This Print and Go Book Companion for The Oldest Student, is a favorite to share with your students at the beginning of the year.WHY YOU NEED THIS THE OLDEST STUDENT BOOK COMPANION: ⭐This comprehensive book companion promotes critical and creative thinking. Best of all, it illustrates the values of perseverance, resilience, and lifelong learning.This The Oldest Student Picture Book
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K - 5th
Also included in: Biography Picture Book Companion Bundle - Lit Guides
When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree Picture Book Companion and Activities
50% off 48 hrs! When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree is the perfect picture book to teach your kids about Gratitude, lemon trees, and giving back to the community. This Print and Go Book Companion promotes critical and creative thinking. It teaches students to analyze and interpret literature and develops comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. HOW YOU CAN USE THIS RESOURCE:✅ During Book Clubs or Literature Circles✅ In a classroom center✅ As activities for Early Finishers✅ Great for a Su
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1st - 4th
Opinion Writing Pamphlet Endangered Species Parts of Speech Practice
Opinion writing comes to life in this fabulous activity! You'll love the sky-high student engagement and the way they address multiple standards in a single activity. You're going to love this opinion writing lesson that also enables students to practice their parts of speech. If you have reluctant writers, you'll love how the prompt and activities along with loads of graphic organizers, and clear instructions will help all students be successful as they write about edangered species.You'll love
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2nd - 4th
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Emoji St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Writing Activity-Short Paragraph & Art
This short St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that the
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2nd - 5th
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Balderdash! John Newbery Picture Book Biography Companion and Activities
Teach your kiddos the history of children's picture books with this Print and Go Book Companion for Balderdash!, the story of John Newbery. John was the first publisher of children’s picture books and the namesake of the Newbery Medal for children’s literature. ⭐Best of all, this picture book companion promotes critical and creative thinking. It teaches students to analyze and interpret literature and develops comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. HOW YOU CAN USE THIS RESOURCE:✅A stud
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Thanksgiving STEM Task Cards
Be thankful for these 18 FUN and creative STEM Challenges! These STEM task cards are perfect for the month of November! These are low prep, easy to incorporate STEM activities. They can be used in ANY elementary classroom with almost any material!! Here's what you'll get: How to guide with tips on incorporating STEM/STEAM18 STEM/STEAM ChallengesPersonal narrative writing promptImaginative narrative writing promptOpinion writing promptExpository writing promptYou won't regret putting these in you
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Not Grade Specific
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We are Thankful! Thanksgiving Leaf Writing Activities
This is an enjoyable and fun craft and writing activity that permits students to display what they are thankful for! This was created for second to third grade students, but it can definitely be applied to younger and older classes. It can be as simple as cutting and writing one sentence for kindergarten and first graders or can be as involved as cutting or tracing, developing details, planning, clearly writing paragraphs with details, revising, editing, and publishing an opinion piece about w
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K - 5th
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Brain Growers Cycles in Nature: Aligned with CKLA Grade 2 Domain 6
Brain Growers are designed to get your students thinking critically, ethically, and creatively. This download includes 14 engaging printable activities that can be used many ways in your classroom, such as:early finisher activitiesindependent work during small group rotationshomework projectswhole class assignmentssmall group assignmentssubstitute workenrichment for gifted and talented studentsand more!All of the printable activities in this download are aligned to Cycles in Nature, CKLA Grade 2
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2nd
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Brain Growers War of 1812: Aligned to CKLA Grade 2 Domain 5
Brain Growers are designed to get your students thinking critically, ethically, and creatively. This download includes 8 engaging printable activities that can be used many ways in your classroom, such as:early finisher activitiesindependent work during small group rotationshomework projectswhole class assignmentssmall group assignmentssubstitute workenrichment for gifted and talented studentsand more!All of the printable activities in this download are aligned to War of 1812, CKLA Grade 2 Domai
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2nd
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