This 1 day lesson is designed to teach middle school students about the concept of “shades of meaning” as well as word connotations, and a worksheet to practice this new knowledge. I developed it for my sixth grade class, where I have a very wide range of students from intervention, strategic students to gifted students. This lesson can be used for English Language Learners (EL) as well as more advanced students. This lesson is designed to accompany the Prentice Hall Copper Level Literature text (Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes), but can be used as a stand-alone lesson as well. This lesson aligns with and supports Common Core Standards, specifically “Reading Standards for Literature” grades 6-12, Craft and Structure, number 4, “Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text including figurative language and connotative meanings. This product contains a ten- slide colorful Power point presentation with fun pictures, and a worksheet to practice this skill. The goal of this lesson is to provide direct, explicit instruction through the use of the power point presentation on the concept of “shades of meaning” and a worksheet to accompany the presentation. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! Team Beaumont Copyright 2012 Carol Beaumont All Rights Reserved by Author Permission to copy for single classroom use only/ Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. Not for public display.

This 14 slide power point presentation introduces the cell for a high school Biology or Anatomy/Physiology course. It covers the history of cell discovery, cell theory, prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and the cell membrane. This is a good introduction to a cell unit and is filled with diagrams and pictures to enhance learning. This power point is great for note taking skills for students of any level including English Learners, EL, as well as more advanced students. This product includes an opportunity for students to take Cornell style notes and is editable to accommodate your needs. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

Daily Calorie Activity : Need a good way to teach your students about diet and nutrition? Want to incorporate a little math? Get your students researching on the internet? If so this activity is for you. This activity will guide the student to calculate the amount of calories they need for their body type, gender, activity, etc., and then have them add up how many calories they actually eat to do a comparison. Students will have to do some research on the internet and there is an essay question to include writing skills. Great for Health, PE, Biology, or even an Anatomy class, this activity works well for any level student. Included is a version in word suitable for editing and a PDF version. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

Muscular System Notes - Skeletal Muscle Contraction - Powerpoint Presentation : This 10 slide power point presentation continues my notes on the Muscular System of the human body which can be used in an Anatomy/Physiology class and can also be used in Biology. This is a good continuation of my Muscular System unit or can be modified as a stand alone power point presentation on muscle contraction. Filled with diagrams and pictures to enhance learning this editable power point is great for note taking skills for students of any level including English Learners, EL, as well as more advanced students. This product includes a power point presentation beginning with a review of my notes on muscle tissue and interesting muscle facts, then continues with the steps of muscle contraction and gives an opportunity for students to take Cornell style notes. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

This Microscope Measurement Lab is part of my Introduction/Scientific Method unit and covers basic microscope usage and measurement. Topics covered include: • Position of objects when viewed with a microscope • Using the diaphragm to control light • Determining depth of field • Magnification • Field of view • Resolving power (resolution) This lab is very flexible as it will work for any level student from English Learner - EL - to more advanced students. This product includes the Microscope Measurement Lab, and answer key, and a materials list. This lab usually lasts for 1 ½ to 2 days depending on the level of your students. For any teacher looking for “hands on” enrichment activities that will fully engage the student, this product is for you. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

This product is a good way to begin your school year or semester with a strong emphasis on safety in the science classroom. Included in this product is a two page list of safety rules, a 35 question safety test, test answer key, blank test answer sheet, and a safety contract. All material is editable to suit your needs and student level. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

This 19 slide power point presentation covers the cell organelles for a high school Biology or Anatomy/Physiology course. All of the main organelles in the cell are included such as nucleus, nucleolus, chromatin, mitochondria, plastids, ER, ribosomes, etc. Also included is a review of the cell theory and the cell membrane. This is good foundational information for a cell unit and is filled with diagrams and pictures to enhance learning. This power point is great for note taking skills for students of any level including English Learners, EL, as well as more advanced students. This product includes an opportunity for students to take Cornell style notes and is editable to accommodate your needs. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

This is a fun Thanksgiving packet for students to work on during the Thanksgiving holiday season. It is PERFECT for CENTERS, EARLY FINISHERS, or as Performance Task packet to give to your students. This product can be used to practice skills, learn and reinforce Thanksgiving vocabulary. Since there are two writing prompts with decorative Thanksgiving borders included, students can practice their writing skills and apply what they’ve learned in support of the Common Core standards. Included in this packet is the following: • Set of 18 Task Cards- Thanksgiving task cards to have students do both educational and fun activities. • Two CLOZE ( fill in the blank) worksheets • Two CLOZE worksheet answer keys • Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle • Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle Answer Key • Crossword Puzzle Word Bank • Two Writing Prompts with decorative Thanksgiving borders; They look beautiful on a holiday wall showing beautiful writing that is current for the season. This can considered a performance task as a culmination of the season to apply what your students have learned, or as an assessment as well. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

Text Dependent Questions, Writing Prompts, Character Analysis, Vocabulary Matching Worksheets and more! We have developed this week-long lesson on King Midas and the Golden Touch. This complete lesson bundle contains everything needed to teach and assess the myth of King Midas. It is Common Core aligned and created to facilitate “Depth of Knowledge” (DOK) for your students. The myth is originally written and is aligned to be used as a CLOSE Reading activity (not familiar with CLOSE reading? It’s okay, we have instructions and anchor charts to help you incorporate it into your teaching). You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • King Midas and the Golden Touch Myth Reading Passage (originally written for upper elementary and middle school students; it is written with wide margins to facilitate annotation for CLOSE reading) • Allusion Poster for King Midas • Character Analysis Activity • CLOSE Reading Anchor Chart (poster to hang to show the symbols used to annotate in close reading) • CLOSE Reading PowerPoint (Instructions on how to do teach CLOSE Reading if you are unfamiliar) • CLOSE Reading Annotation Bookmarks • CLOZE (fill in the blank) worksheet for students work on the skill of context clues, vocabulary development, comprehension attainment, or assessment • Writing Prompts, including Essential Questions (also can be used for assessment) • Tree Map Graphic Organizer (a Language Arts/ Grammar component to work on parts of speech) • Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast • Vocabulary Words and Definitions Matching Activity If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com The Teacher Team

Skin Lab - Integumentary System Lab : This Skin Lab is part of my Integumentary System (Skin) unit covering the skin and associated functions in the human body. This lab is very flexible as it will work for any level student from English Learner - EL - to more advanced students. This product includes a materials list, a complete lab, and possible grading guidelines. It will take the student through the skins’ function, interesting features of the skin, microscopic features, and concludes with a writing assignment. This lab usually lasts from lasts from 2-4 days depending on your level of student. For any teacher looking for “hands on” enrichment activities that will fully engage the student, this product is for you. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

Visual Tests and Experiments Lab - Anatomy : This Visual Tests and Experiments Lab covers many functional tests of human vision. This lab covers 10 different visual tests and experiments as well as other discussion questions. Some of the tests include, blind spot, visual acuity, after images, near point of accommodation, astigmatism, binocular vision, convergence reflex, and others. This lab is very flexible as it will work for any level student from English Learner - EL - to more advanced students. This product includes a complete lab with answer key, a blank answer sheet, a materials list with guidelines, and a Cognitive Content Dictionary with instructions. This lab usually lasts from lasts 2-3 class periods depending on your level of student. For any teacher looking for hands on, enrichment activities that will fully engage the student, promote discussion, and be fun, this product is for you. This lab is fully editable as well. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

This 3 in 1 Muscle Lab Package combines 3 labs that are part of my Muscular System unit into 1 product. These labs are very flexible and will work for any level student from English Learner - EL - to more advanced students. The Microscopic Examination of Muscle Tissue Lab includes a complete lab, answer key and administration guidelines. It will take the student through the process of obtaining muscle tissue suitable for viewing under a microscope enhancing microscope usage skills and show the structure of muscle tissue. Normally done after a discussion of muscle energy and muscle contraction at the cellular level, this lab uses a small sample of stew beef to get outstanding results. This lab usually lasts from lasts from 1-2 days depending on your level of student. The Muscle Tissue Prepared Slide Lab includes a complete lab, answer key and brief administration guidelines. It will take the student through the microscopic anatomy of muscle using prepared slides of muscle tissue with a longitudinal and cross-sectional view. This lab usually lasts from lasts from 1-2 days depending on your level of student. The Vertical Jump Test-Calculating Anaerobic Power Lab is normally conducted after a discussion of muscle energy, and includes a complete lab and administration guidelines. There is also an opportunity to add graphing or data analysis to this lab at your discretion. In addition, this lab provides an opportunity to get your students out of your classroom and move around for a change of pace. This lab usually lasts from lasts from 1-2 days depending on your level of student. The lab activities in this product can be purchased separately, but purchased together are a great value. For any teacher looking for “hands on” enrichment activities that will fully engage the student, this product is for you. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! Team Beaumont

This product contains 2 power point presentations that are part of my Anatomical Terms Unit. The first presentation is a 14 slide ppt that introduces the body systems as well as anatomical terminology such as anterior, posterior, proximal, distal, etc. It also covers the basic body cavities, cranial, dorsal, and ventral. The second presentation is a 7 slide ppt covering anatomical terminology such as frontal, coronal, transverse etc. It also includes a review of my Anatomical Terms ppt part 1. Great for any level student from English Learner - EL - to more advanced students. This product includes an opportunity for students to take Cornell style notes and has a built in review. The presentations in this product can be purchased separately, but purchased together are a great value. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! Team Beaumont

Skeletal System Notes Bone Fractures & Disorders Powerpoint Presentation : This 22 slide power point presentation covers the third part of my Skeletal System Unit of the human body which can be used in an Anatomy/Physiology class and can also be used in Biology. This power point covers bone fractures and repair, and bone and joint disorders. Filled with diagrams and pictures to enhance learning this editable power point is great for note taking skills for students of any level including English Learners, EL, as well as more advanced students. This product includes a power point presentation beginning with a review of part 1 & 2 of my Skeletal System Unit with an opportunity for students to take Cornell style notes. This is a good continuation of my Skeletal System Unit or can be modified as a stand alone power point presentation on skeletal disorders. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

Muscular System Notes - Muscle Tissue Notes Powerpoint Presentation : This 16 slide power point presentation introduces the Muscular System of the human body which can be used in an Anatomy/Physiology class and can also be used in Biology. This is a good beginning of my Muscular System unit or can be modified as a stand alone power point presentation on muscles. Filled with diagrams and pictures to enhance learning this editable power point is great for note taking skills for students of any level including English Learners, EL, as well as more advanced students. This product includes a power point presentation beginning with interesting muscle facts, continues with muscle tissue anatomy and gives an opportunity for students to take Cornell style notes. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

Nervous System Notes Neurons Powerpoint Presentation : This 11 slide power point presentation covers the third part of my unit on the Nervous System for a high school Anatomy & Physiology or Biology course. It covers the cells of the Nervous System, structural classification of neurons as well as neuroglia or glial cells. This is a good continuation for a Nervous System unit or can be modified as a stand alone power point presentation on the spinal cord. Filled with diagrams and pictures to enhance learning this editable power point is great for note taking skills for students of any level including English Learners, EL, as well as more advanced students. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

This set of tissues flashcards is great for reviewing histology, identifying tissues, and general tissues information. This product contains 2 sets of flashcards with 61 individual flashcards. The cards are designed to be folded, laminated, and cut. All sets can be mixed and matched, and copies can be made for extra sets depending on your needs. The first set contains 19 flashcards covering general review questions that go with my histology (tissues) unit. The second set covers 14 different tissues with 3 questions for each tissue (What type of tissue? How do you know? and Where is it located?) for a total of 42 flashcards These flashcards can be used in an Anatomy/Physiology class and can also be used in Biology or Life Science. Great for any level student from English Learner - EL - to more advanced students. I use these flashcards as a review and it is a great way to get the students using academic vocabulary which is an important part of the Common Core standards. It is also a good way to get English Learners to expand their vocabulary. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

This Anatomy – Biology Crossword Puzzles Set of 10 package is great for vocabulary building and is used at the end of each one of my units as a post test activity. These puzzles cover an entire year of a high school Anatomy class and can also be used in a Biology class. This product includes 10 different crossword puzzles and their answer keys. Puzzles included in this product: Anatomical Terms Unit Puzzle Cardiovascular System Puzzle Digestive System Puzzle Blood Unit Puzzle Muscular System Puzzle Integumentary (Skin) System Puzzle Tissues Unit Puzzle Nervous System Puzzle Reproductive System Puzzle Skeletal System Puzzle These assignments are very flexible and will work for any level student from English Learner - EL - to more advanced students. These puzzles can be purchased separately but purchased together are a great value. If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

2nd ,3rd, and 4th- Grade Google Drive Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, and Adverbs Interactive Notebook activities. Perfect for CENTERS, STATIONS, SMALL GROUPS, EARLY FINISHERS, or WHOLE CLASS instruction. This Google Drive based resource covers: CCSS ELA-LITERACY L.2.1.E “Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is being modified” CCSS ELA-LITERACY L.3.1.A “Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences” and Learning and practicing NOUNS, PRONOUNS, ADJECTIVES, AND ADVERBS, grammar, conventions, and literacy is so much MORE FUN in 2nd grade, 3rd, and beyond when using technology in your classroom! This engaging activity is PERFECT for small groups for a word work rotations. Students learn or enhance their typing and keyboarding skills by typing words and sentences while doing this fun activity! We have a variety of activities to reach all ability levels, from English Learners or at risk students to students who need challenge and enrichment. Our growing collection of English Language Arts Google based activities is a staple in our classrooms because we use Daily 5, centers, and small group instruction. Your students will practice using reflexive pronouns in sentences while using our colorful Google slides. You can use this product in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the slides you wish to use and tailor it to your students’ needs. We have included a printable version as well for added flexibility! If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

Google Drive Irregular Plural Nouns for 2nd and 3rd Grade Google Classroom: English Language Arts Literacy, Conventions of Standard English made for Google Classroom This Google based resource completely covers CCSS.ELA-Literacy L.2.1.B "Form and use frequently occurring irregular plural nouns (e.g., feet, children, teeth, mice, fish)", and CCSS.ELA-Literacy L.3.1.B "Form and use irregular plural nouns" Learning and practicing IRREGULAR PLURAL NOUNS , grammar, conventions, and literacy is so much MORE FUN in 2nd grade, 3rd grade and beyond when using technology in your classroom! This engaging activity is PERFECT for small groups for a word work rotations. Students learn or enhance their typing and keyboarding skills by typing words and sentences while doing this fun activity! Our growing collection of English Language Arts Google based activities is a staple in our classrooms because we use Daily 5, centers, and small group instruction. Your students will practice using irregular plural nouns in sentences while using our colorful Google slides. You can use this product in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the slides you wish to use and tailor it to your students’ needs. ***We have included a printable version as well for added flexibility!*** If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! The Teacher Team