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Our mission is to connect quality educational resources to all teachers in order to facilitate learning, increase engagement, provide differentiation, increase rigor and promote high expectations.
Differentiated Note Taking Template (Version 2)
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Differentiated Note Taking Template (Version 2)

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Check out this graphic organizer that students of any age can use to facilitate their note taking. This skill is one that students often lack direct instruction on, and this clear and student-friendly format is mimicked after the Cornell note-taking format. Separated into clear sections for topic, notes, questions and summary, this worksheet will push students to being extremely purposeful with their note-taking while streamlining their thoughts. This template also comes in different formats to best meet the needs of your students. Be sure to check out our alternative versions as well!
Parts of a Microscope - Label and Describe Worksheet Activity
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Parts of a Microscope - Label and Describe Worksheet Activity

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Check out this simple and clear 13 question worksheet that covers the parts of a microscope. Their is a visual at the top of the page that points to 13 parts. It correlates with the bottom half which has those same 13 parts that adds a section for describing the function. This can serve as a great resource for note taking, can be used as an assessment tool. Students will find the organization user-friendly and engaging. An answer key is included for your convenience!
Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter Assessment
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Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter Assessment

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Check out this 15 question assessment that covers physical properties, chemical properties, physical changes, and chemical changes. The questions are presented in a variety of ways including multiple choice, short answer, and fill in the blanks. To present an accurate insight into students' understanding of the topic, this assessment will shed light on what students know. The assessment is separated into three sections with the third including a couple of questions have been added the cover the topics of measurement of matter. This can easily be adapted as a quiz, test, study guide, independent worksheet and more. An answer key has been included for your convenient.
Playground Measurement Hunt Activity
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Playground Measurement Hunt Activity

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Take your measurement unit to the next level by allowing students to apply learned concepts of measuring to the world around them. This playground hunt activity allows students to find shapes and measure them with the skills they have learned about in class, in a place they visit regularly, their playground. They will find the perimeter, and exterior measurements of each item they find. Students will draw a representation of the item they found, label its shape, identify the object, record its measurements, and find its perimeter. This is a great way for students to apply their understanding in a fun and engaging way! Be sure to also check out Playground Geometry Hunt Activity too! This can also be easily adapted to be used inside the classroom as well!
Differentiated Five 5 Sentence Summary Paragraph Graphic Organizer Template
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Differentiated Five 5 Sentence Summary Paragraph Graphic Organizer Template

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Check out this great template to plane writing a well-organized summary. Presented in color-coded way, and found in a variety of formats including blank spaces, lined spaces and bullet points, this graphic organizer helps students develop their paragraphs before approaching their final draft. With a space for a title, the template then transitions to a section for the topic sentence, and then three supporting ideas or facts and then closing with a concluding summary sentence. This highly structured format will support both high students and struggling students as they learn to streamline the process.
Science Journal Evaluation Rubric
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Science Journal Evaluation Rubric

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Check out this simple and student-friendly rubric which is meant to be used to evaluate student science journals. The rubric is broken into four categories, of which students can score between a 1 and a 4. Each score for each section includes explicit description of what you need to obtain that score. A guide on the bottom shows how to calculate up to a percentage grade. This is meant to be provided to the students, so they know what is expected of them with the journals, and then used to grade at the end of the quarter, or semester, or year. Sections included cover topics of Organization, accuracy, elements, and illustrations. Best wishes! Be sure to also check out my other rubrics as well!
Science Fair Poster Board Expectations Information
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Science Fair Poster Board Expectations Information

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Facilitate your students in creating their science fair or stem fair boards with the graphic organizer and reference guide. With a clearly labelled diagram and elaborate explanations as to the specific components that should be included, this info sheet will be sure to hold your students to high expectations and increase the work output they use to display their learning. Be sure to check out our Science Fair resources!
Human Organ Systems Guided Notes
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Human Organ Systems Guided Notes

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Check out this awesome guided notes template for students to record their learning about the 11 organ systems in the human body. Some of these systems include the respiratory system, digestive system, skeletal system, nervous system and more. Each of the systems has three correlating boxes too fill in which include the function, the vital organs or components, and an interesting fact. This can easily be adapted and differentiated for an assessment, worksheet, guided notes, quiz, homework, test, small group work and so much more! An answer key has been included for your convenience!
Star Student Poster Template
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Star Student Poster Template

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Check out this fun and simple template for star student. This can be used weekly, monthly quarterly or whatever fits you and your classroom. Separated into seven sections, this poster can be converted to a poster, used on a bulletin board, or made copies of after filled out and distributed to the students. The various boxes prompt students to talk about themselves and offer insight for their peers. it serves as a great way to incentives and reward kids, and can seamlessly be implemented in your classroom!
Notice and Note Signpost Printable Bookmarks
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Notice and Note Signpost Printable Bookmarks

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For sale is a printable set of three bookmarks. They are formatted to print front to back. Each bookmark provides a resource for students to improve their critical thinking, comprehension, and fluency. Students are reminded of stop and think “signposts” such as repetitive words/situations, aha moments, memory moments and more. Students can also write on the back of their bookmark to jot down quick notes. This can either be printed to be reproduced or laminated to used again and again.
Simple Machines Exit Ticket Assessment
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Simple Machines Exit Ticket Assessment

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Check out this 5-question multiple choice assessment that covers simple machines. This can easily be used as a quiz, test, exit ticket, or independent work. It will offer valuable insight into students' understanding of their learned content knowledge. Topics and vocabulary included are ramps, pulleys, levers, inclined pages and general overview of simple machines. An answer key has been included for your convenience.
Simple T-Chart Template (Differentiated) Graphic Organizer
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Simple T-Chart Template (Differentiated) Graphic Organizer

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Check out this differentiated variety pack of three student-friendly T-Charts. Each of them are labelled on the bottom with a different version and either include a blank space, lines, or bullets to meet your students' needs. This can easily be adapted to a multitude of in-class and at-home assignments. Save yourself time and inconvenience by supplementing your lesson with this clear and concise T-chart!
Simple Machines Group Project
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Simple Machines Group Project

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Check out this awesome week long project in which students can explore simple machines in a more interactive way. With clear directions and expectations for each day, this project will push students to research one simple machine. You will need to create a sample for students to see, based on your expectations, but throughout the week, students will create some sort of presentation (ppt, poster, skit, etc.) and will ultimately present to their peers. I would suggest having students record notes on each others' presentations, as they will solely become the master of one. This can easily be adapted though for students to research each simple machine each day as well. A rubric and student-friendly directions are included!
Adopt A Tree Activity Template & Directions
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Adopt A Tree Activity Template & Directions

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Engage your students in the natural world around them with this fun and engaging activity. Students will identify and "adopt" a tree in which they will fill out an adoption certificate. Students will fill out some basic information about the tree and then can take care of, observe and track the tree throughout the year. It is incredible how excited students will get about thei tree, protective, worried, and attached as well! This is a great way to help students understand and be aware of nature, tree life cycles, symbiosis and more! Directions are invcluded as well as the certificate template!
25 Must Have Classroom Job Ideas (with descriptions)
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25 Must Have Classroom Job Ideas (with descriptions)

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Check out this awesome list of various jobs that can be implemented in your classroom starting tomorrow! Transfer the accountability, responsibility, and leadership to your students by delegating various tasks to them. In this product you will find a list of 25 ideas with clear descriptions and job titles including components such as lumber jacks who sharpen the pencils, computer technicians that turn on and off the computers and far more with far great descriptions. Have fun and enjoy!
Frayer Model Graphic Organizer Template
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Frayer Model Graphic Organizer Template

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Check out this simple, well-organized template for students to apply their Frayer Model skills. If you are not familiar with this model, it is a great way for students to develop a full picture of newly learned vocabulary words. Embedded in this worksheet you will find clear sections that include the term, the defintion, a sentence, a visual and a synonym or antonym. This can be used again and again or laminated for multi-purpose. This is a great way to differentiate and meet students where they are at. Be sure to check out our other graphic organizers as well!
End of Year (Anonymous) Student Reflective Survey
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End of Year (Anonymous) Student Reflective Survey

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Check out this 12 question reflective survey where students can express their feelings in regard to the culture of the classroom. With a focus on leadership, empowerement, and general teacher review. This survey holds great potential for teachers to gain insight into how students feel in your class, how they feel about you, and how they feel about themselves. This can easily be used as a benchmark throughout the year, so changes can be implemented. It provides a great opportunity to meet the needs of all students!
Student Made Dictionary Project (At-Home)
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Student Made Dictionary Project (At-Home)

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Allow students to apply their skills as they pertain to a dictionary as they make their own! This project description includes the prompt, clear step by step directions, and a section for parents to sign off on knowing the expectations. Variety is offered in the directions to accommodate students who technology-based inclinations or simple hand written projects. Students will have a blast and will turn in some pretty awesome final products!
Water Cycle Worksheet Assessment
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Water Cycle Worksheet Assessment

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Check out this awesome worksheet that covers the water cycle in a variety of formats. The first component of the worksheet clearly articulates important vocabulary. The second second has space for students to draw their own representations of the water cycle with labels. The third section includes six questions that assess students understanding of the various stages and steps. The last component includes 2 HOT questions that probe deeper thought. This is great for an assessment, study guide, homework, worksheet and so much more. An answer key is included for your reference.
Word Study Web Graphic Organizer Template
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Word Study Web Graphic Organizer Template

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Check out this fun colorful graphic organizer that is to be used for a wor study. Embedded in this student-friendly template, there is a section for synonyms, antonyms, a sentence, conext clues, dictionary meaning and predicted meaning. This is a great supplement to any reading that pushes students to think through unknown words and expand their vocabulary. Rooted in the Frayer Model, this is a great way to increase language aqusition and memory!