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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 T-Chart Graphic Organizer
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Differentiated T-Chart Graphic Organizer

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Check out this differentiated T-Chart graphic organizer. Presented in four different formats for differentiation purposed accoridng to grade level and student needs, this template will promote critical thinking and can be used in a variety of formats. Students will find the format fun but clear and will appreciate the clear organization of it. The variety pack includes a blank T-Chart, one with bullets, one with lines, and then one with more spaced out lines. There are different labels for each one, so you can provide different templates for different students without others knowing!
Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 3)
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Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 3)

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Check out this clear and student-friendly template to support students following the scientific method during their experiments. The scientific method is a universally accepted sequence and format for conducting experiments. This graphic organizer will hold student accountable, as well as streamline their efforts. This template comes in a variety of formats to best meet the needs of the diverse learners in your classroom. Color-coded and organized into purpose, hypothesis, experiment, observation, analysis and conclusion. Be sure to check out our alternative versions as well!
Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 2)
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Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 2)

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Check out this clear and student-friendly template to support students following the scientific method during their experiments. The scientific method is a universally accepted sequence and format for conducting experiments. This graphic organizer will hold student accountable, as well as streamline their efforts. This template comes in a variety of formats to best meet the needs of the diverse learners in your classroom. Color-coded and organized into purpose, hypothesis, experiment, observation, analysis and conclusion. Be sure to check out our alternative versions as well!
Differentiated T Chart Graphic Organizer Template (Horizontal Version)
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Differentiated T Chart Graphic Organizer Template (Horizontal Version)

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Check out this awesome graphic organizer that is simple, clear, student friendly and well-organized. Presented in a horizontal format, this variety pack includes templates with lines, bullets, spaces and in multiple sizes. This is ideal for simple differentiated to meet students where they are at. This can be used again and again in a variety of contexts or laminated for simple integration into your classroom. Be sure to check out some of our other graphic organizers as well!
Mixtures vs Solutions and Physical vs Chemical Change Matter Homework
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Mixtures vs Solutions and Physical vs Chemical Change Matter Homework

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Supplement your lessons on mixtures vs solutions as well as chemical vs physical changes with this simple homework. Broken into two days, thes short answer homework sheet provides opportunity for students to apply their knowledge from that day's lesson. This will help solidify learning as well as provide insight to you of students' understanding.
Moon Phase Month-Long Investigation Project Tracking Form
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Moon Phase Month-Long Investigation Project Tracking Form

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Check out this awesome student-centered project that applies moon phase concepts into a long term investigation. This is best suited as a take home investigation, but can easily be adapted to be done in the classroom. The directions and template lead students to observe the moon every three days for about 30 days leading to 10 recordings of what they see. On the template form, students will draw what they say, identify the moon phase and describe the conditions such as date, time, weather, etc. This interactive and engaging project will lead students to discover and apply concepts of how the moon appears to change each night according to its location relative to the Sun and Earth as well as the cycle. This is agreat way for students to take ownership of their learning and apply previous learned concepts!
Multiplying Whole Numbers by Powers of 10 Worksheet
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Multiplying Whole Numbers by Powers of 10 Worksheet

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Check out this 15-question worksheet that covers multiplying whole numbers by powers of 10. This can easily be adapted to a quiz, test, exit ticket, homework, guided instruction, or independent work. The questions are simply multiplying a number such as 15 by a 10 to the power of something. This will provide great insight into what students understand of these concepts and will allow them multiple opportunities to practice and work out any misconceptions. There is plenty of space for students to show their work as well as a clear set of directions. An answer key has been included for your convenience.
Multiply Decimals by Powers of 10 Worksheet
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Multiply Decimals by Powers of 10 Worksheet

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Check out this 15-question worksheet that covers multiplying decimals by powers of 10. This can easily be adapted to a quiz, test, exit ticket, homework, guided instruction, or independent work. The questions are simply multiplying a number such as 1.43 by a 10 to the power of something. This will provide great insight into what students understand of these concepts and will allow them multiple opportunities to practice and work out any misconceptions. There is plenty of space for students to show their work as well as a clear set of directions. An answer key has been included for your convenience.
Musical Static Balloons Science Task Card Activity
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Musical Static Balloons Science Task Card Activity

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Check out this awesome mini investigation in which students can develop their understanding of electrical energy, and more specifically the build up of electrons creating static electricity. You will need some small balloons as well as salt to make this possible. Included you will find clear directions for students and teachers that includes objectives, supplemental worksheets to engage students and a clear set of step by step directions. Once the balloons are charged up with electrons, they will make the salt move and therefore will make some cool sounds that the kids will love. Be sure to check out our other science task cards as well such as our Static Ghost Science Task Card Activity!
My Hurt Feelings Promise Template
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My Hurt Feelings Promise Template

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Promote problem solving and positive self image with this template. While pushing students to reflect on their feelings and actions, this form is broken into three main parts. The first component has students make a promise for what they are going to do if someone hurts their feeling. The second part prompts them to think through the importance of talking about their feelings. This is heavily aligned to Conscious Discipline and communicating feelings. The third component has student think through why they know they are great. Ending with a signature, this is a great way to be proactive for problem solving behaviors and feelings!
Personal Student KWL Chart
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Personal Student KWL Chart

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Transfer the work-load to students by having them use their own KWL Chart. Though you can still do it on a piece of poster paper or on the board, this is a great way to have students take ownership over their own learning, and track their own progress. This template can be laminated and used again and again or be printed for each unit to allow students to connect their prior knowledge to their own goals to reflecting on what they learned!
Personal Student Missed Homework Tracker
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Personal Student Missed Homework Tracker

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Check out this simple and well-organized template to track missed homework. Each student is to receive a sheet that can cover up to three subjects for each month, With embedded directions, students and or teachers can put checks and "x"s into their sheet for when they complete homework and when they miss it. This is a great way to transfer the autonomy and responsibility on to students. This can easily be adjusted to have parents sign at the end of each week, stapled in planners, tacked in binders and so much more!
Personal Student Word Wall Template
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Personal Student Word Wall Template

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Supplement your classroom word wall with this simple template that students can track their own words and definitions. This is a great tool for student to take ownership over their vocabulary acquisition as well as develop organizational skills. Presented in a simple and well-organized template, each letter has a box that students can develop a list that either matches the class's list or one of their own! Print off for each subject, or for each class, etc!
Place Value and Number Sense Assessment
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Place Value and Number Sense Assessment

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Presented in a variety of question formats, this 11 question assessment covers topics of , = as well as ordering numbers based on least to greatest, word problems looking at place value, as well as rounding to the nearest tens, hundred, and thousands. This assessment can easily be applied as a quiz, test, indpendent work, study guide, homework, or small group. Students understandings will clearly be represented in this very ineractive and widely assorted worksheet. Be sure to also check out my "Place Value and Number Sense Lesson Packet" to support students during the mini lesson with a variety of questions and opportunities to apply learning.
Reading Fluency Running Record Abbreviation Attachment
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Reading Fluency Running Record Abbreviation Attachment

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Check out this simple and clear running record reference sheet. With seven pre-determined abbreviations and a blank spot for one more, this attachment is meant to be printed and stapled to the documentation for running records. This way students can reference what they need to work on and why they did well. It is intended to align to a 60 second reading fluency test. Abbreviations included are things like misread word, omitted word, skips a line, etc. This is a great way to streamline and be transparent with these acitvites!
Playground Geometry Hunt Activity
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Playground Geometry Hunt Activity

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Take your geometry unit to the next level by allowing students to apply learned concepts of geometry to the world around them. This playground hunt activity allows students to find the shapes they have learned about in class in a place they visit regularly, their playground. Students will draw a representation of the item they found, label its shape, identify the object, and then describe its features. This is a great way for students to apply their understanding in a fun and engaging way! Be sure to also check out Playground Measurement Hunt Activity too!
Predict and Test - Addition Word Problems Assessment
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Predict and Test - Addition Word Problems Assessment

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Check out this two part simple assessment to gain insight into students' understanding of the "Predict and Test" method which builds on the idea of guess and check but uses students knowledge and prior information to make their math more meaningful. There are four total questions. The first two, include word problems that students think through how to meet basic requirements included in the sentences. The second two include addition up to the thousands place where students must show their work. This can easily be use for small group work, independent work, homework, or an assessment such as a quiz, test, or exit ticket.
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Pyramid Template
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Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Pyramid Template

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Check out this fun and creative way to increase comprehension of nonfiction texts. Presented in eight steps, with clear directions, students will be forced to analyze critically and reflect on the information presented in any assigned text. Some of the prompts include items such as "two words describing a support detail" or "four words describing the author's purpose" or "six important vocabulary words". Each line adds one more space. This can be applied in a multitude of settings or differentiated by using fewer lines, etc. Have fun!
Nouns Guided Notes Graphic Organizer Template
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Nouns Guided Notes Graphic Organizer Template

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Check out this simple and student friendly graphic organizer that is to be used for note taking when learning about Nouns. Separated into the common and proper version for each of person, place, thing or idea, this worksheet allows students to either elaborate and explain each section and/or provide examples - whatever fits best for you and your students. This can easily be adapted as a homework assignment or in class worksheet as well!
Odds and Evens Interactive Scoop Activity
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Odds and Evens Interactive Scoop Activity

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Check out this fun way to facilitate student learning of odd and even numbers. This worksheet is split into two sections. The first part includes students grabbing a scoop or handful of something. **This will require the teacher to supploy counters, or blocks, or skittles etc.**. They will answer a few questions based on their scoops. The second part has students answering multiple questions in which they simply identify numbers as being odd or even. Students will have a blast with interacting with the manipulatives you supply and will learn while doing so!