Dive into the excitement of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with this comprehensive research project designed for Year 5-8 students! This engaging and interactive Google Slides project will guide your students through the fascinating history, key events, and cultural impact of the Olympic Games. Perfect for enhancing research skills, critical thinking, and presentation abilities, this resource is a must-have for your classroom. What’s Included: 21 Editable Google Slides: Easy-to-use templates that cover all aspects of the Olympic Games. Guided Research Questions: Thought-provoking questions to help students explore the history, significance, and evolution of the Olympics. Medal Tracker Slide: An interactive slide where students can track and graph the medal counts of their chosen countries. Visual and Interactive Elements: Encourage students to use images, videos, and graphs to make their presentations engaging and informative. Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear guidance on how to complete each slide, ensuring students stay on track. Topics Covered: Introduction to the Olympics: Origins and significance. Paris as the Host City: Why Paris was chosen and key venues. Dates and Venues: Important dates and locations for the 2024 Games. New Sports and Events: Exciting new additions to the Olympics. Mascot and Logo: The symbolism behind the 2024 mascot and logo. Sustainability and Innovation: Environmental and technological initiatives. Athletes to Watch: Key international and New Zealand athletes. Medal Predictions: Expected top-performing countries and events. Cultural Impact: The economic and cultural effects on Paris and beyond. Fun Facts: Interesting tidbits about the 2024 Olympics. Medal Tracker: A customizable graph for tracking medals. Conclusion: Summarizing key points and reflections. References: Importance of citing sources and ensuring accuracy. Quiz: Students create a quiz about the Olympic Games for a classmate/s to answer. Find Countries on a map: Students locate countries on a World Map. Why You’ll Love It: Perfect for Year 5-8 students (Grade 4-7), this project supports key learning objectives and fosters a deeper understanding of global events. Engaging and Interactive: Keeps students motivated and involved in their learning journey. Easy to Use: Editable Google Slides make it simple to customise and adapt to your classroom needs. Enhances Key Skills: Promotes research, critical thinking, digital, and presentation skills. Get your students excited about the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with this all-inclusive research project! Download now and bring the spirit of the Olympics into your classroom.

Virtual Medal Tracker for the 2024, Olympic Games! Engage your students with the excitement of the Olympics using this Virtual Medal Tracker! Easy-to-use Google Sheets™ template helps students keep track of the latest medal standings in real-time. Perfect for fostering a sense of global awareness and encouraging interest in international sports, this interactive tool is designed to be both educational and fun. Features: 208 Participating Countries: Entered in the sheet ready to go! Automatic Medal Tally: Easily input gold, silver, and bronze medals for each country and watch the totals update automatically. Dynamic Ranking: Countries are automatically ranked based on their total medal count, giving students a clear view of the top performers. Notable Achievements Section: Highlight significant accomplishments and records set by athletes. User-Friendly Design: Simple and intuitive layout, perfect for students in Years 5-8. Custom Formatting: Changes the cell colour automatically to GOLD, SILVER or BRONZE when medal tally is entered. Benefits: Enhances Learning: Integrates math, geography, and current events into a single engaging activity. Interactive: Keeps students involved with daily updates and discussions. Customisable: Easily adapt the template to suit your classroom’s needs. Bring the spirit of the Olympics into your classroom and make learning a gold-medal experience!

Welcome to an enchanting journey into the wizarding world of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”! In this novel study, we will immerse ourselves in the spellbinding adventures of Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage and confronts the forces of darkness. Objectives: Delve into each chapter of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” with curiosity and wonder. Discuss key events, characters, and themes. Engage in vocabulary activities to deepen understanding. Key Features: Interactive Google Slides: Navigate seamlessly through visually appealing and user-friendly Google Slides. Accessible and easy to use, it ensures an immersive experience for both educators and students. Study Questions: For each chapter, study questions are provided to reinforce comprehension and critical thinking skills. Perfect for guided discussions or individual reflection. Creative Activities: Foster creativity with engaging tasks and activities. From diary entries, character and scene sketches, writing letters from a character perspective, designing a wanted poster, storyboard, comic, designing a magical plant, creating an invitation for Headless Nick’s deathday party, writing an article for the Hogwarts school newspaper, design a ‘get well soon’ card for Harry, creating a Wizard Potion Recipe Book, create a detailed map of the Forbidden Forest, and designing a new book cover. Students will have the opportunity to express their imagination and bring the story to life. Ignite a passion for literature and critical thinking with this dynamic and visually appealing Google Slides presentation. Make “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” an unforgettable adventure in your classroom! 63 Slides + Marking Rubric & Answers to Multi-Choice Quiz Questions

Dive into the delightful novel “The World’s Worst Pets” by David Walliams with this engaging online novel study! Journey alongside a cast of quirky characters and mischievous pets as we unravel their whimsical adventures. Delve into the uproarious escapades of the world’s most troublesome pets and discover the hilarious antics they unleash upon their unsuspecting owners. This digital study promises an unforgettable exploration of humor, heart, and hilarity. Join us as we uncover the charm and chaos of “The World’s Worst Pets” through interactive activities, and insightful analysis. Objectives: Delve into each chapter of ‘The World’s Worst Pets’ with curiosity and wonder. Discuss key events, characters, and themes. Engage in vocabulary activities to deepen understanding. Key Features: Interactive Google Slides: Navigate seamlessly through visually appealing and user-friendly Google Slides. Accessible and easy to use, it ensures an immersive experience for both educators and students. Study Questions: Study questions are provided to reinforce comprehension, inferencing and critical thinking skills. Perfect for guided discussions or individual reflection. Creative Activities: Foster creativity with engaging tasks and activities. From designing a wanted poster, creating a ‘Peace Treaty’ between animals, writing a short story, illustrating a scene from the book, design your own secret lair, writing a character profile or an alternate ending, writing a Journal entry, creating a comic strip and designing a unique pet! Students will have the opportunity to express their imagination and bring the story to life. Make ‘The World’s Worst Pets’ an unforgettable adventure in your classroom! 49 Slides + Marking Rubric & Answers to Multi Choice Questions included

Welcome to the enchanting journey into the whimsical world of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”! Throughout this digital novel study, we will immerse ourselves in the delightful adventures of Charlie Bucket as he navigates the wonders of Willy Wonka’s extraordinary chocolate factory, encounters eccentric characters, and discovers the true meaning of dreams and perseverance. Objectives: Exploring each chapter with intrigue Discussing pivotal events and characters Engaging in enriching vocabulary activities to enhance comprehension Developing inferencing and critical thinking skills Key Features: Interactive Google Slides: Navigate seamlessly through visually appealing and user-friendly Google Slides. Accessible and easy to use, it ensures an immersive experience for both educators and students. Study Questions: For each chapter, study questions are provided to reinforce comprehension. Perfect for guided discussions or individual reflection. Creative & Literacy Activities: Foster creativity with engaging tasks and activities. Students will design a chocolate bar, write a letter to Willy Wonka, design a Chocolate Palace, design candy, create a news report and record digitally, design a Golden Ticket, and create a digital poster announcing Mr. Wonka’s Golden Ticket contest, Character Portrait and description, Character Diary Entry, Character Comparison Infographic, Comic Strip, design your own Golden Ticket and Chocolate Factory Room, Character Trait Analysis, write a script for a candy commercial, Character Interview, Descriptive Writing using Imagery and design an advertisement for one of Wonka’s inventions, invent their own TV Snack and Create a button Panel for Mr. Wonka’s Elevator! Digital Technologies: Students will create a Digital Poster, Animated Digital Storyboard, write and record a News Report Script, and Create a Social Media Profile for a Character (Objective: To explore character traits and perspectives by creating social media profiles for characters from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”) Science: Students watch a short documentary - The Science of Chocolate Making: | Inside Cadbury. Students will answer questions and use a Venn Diagram to Compare the real-life Cadbury factory to Willy Wonka’s fictional factory. Drama: Students will brainstorm, create, and perform an Oompa-Loompa Role Play. Extension Task Create an interactive map that traces the journey of the boat ride down the Chocolate River. (Digital or Draw) Students will have the opportunity to express their imagination and bring the story to life. Get ready to embark on a quest filled with wonder, excitement, and the enchantment of imagination as we delve into the extraordinary world of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”! Make ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ an unforgettable adventure in your classroom. 95 + Marking Rubric & Answers to Multi Choice Questions included

Guess the Flag: Google Slides™ Take a fun and educational break with my “Guess the Flag” brain break game. This interactive Google Slides resource challenges students to identify the flags of various countries that have athletes competing. Perfect for engaging your students, enhancing their geography skills, and sparking interest in global cultures and the current sporting and athletic events. Easy to use and a great addition to any classroom! 25 x Slides

This engaging digital resource is designed exclusively for Google Classroom - “Adopt-a-Pet: A Journey to Responsible Ownership.” Students embark on an engaging adventure to choose and care for their chosen pet. The dynamic Google Slides presentation guides students through the thrilling process of adopting a pet, fostering a sense of compassion and commitment. From selecting the perfect furry friend to researching essential care requirements, this resource empowers students to make informed decisions while developing valuable research and life skills. Elevate your virtual classroom experience with my Adopt-a-Pet Google Slides resource – where learning is an adventure, and every student becomes a responsible pet owner in the making. Get ready to unleash the joy of learning with this innovative and fun-filled educational tool! Students will research and complete: Choose a pet to adopt BUDGET - Initial Cost and Monthly and Annual Expenses Research the characteristics of their chosen pet including if the pet is kid-friendly and easy to train. Write a creative short story or diary entry from the perspective of your chosen pet Reflection - What surprised you about the costs of owning a pet? What will be the most expensive part of owning your pet? Why is it important to consider these costs before adopting a pet? Create a pet adoption certificate 34 x Slides

Country Research Project - Google Slides, ready to be uploaded to Google Classroom! Students love to research and use their digital skills to learn about the countries of the world. Students will research and learn: How to find a capital city on a map The land area of the country Size of the population Language/s spoken in that country Currency of the country Economy - Exports, Trade Agreements, and the country’s GDP? (Gross Domestic Product) Landmarks of the country Flag of the country Weather Traditional Food Current news / events and write a newspaper article What continent the country is located on Research a famous person (or people) from that country Customs / Traditions Traditional and contemporary (present) art, music, and literature of the country Create a QUIZ all about The United Arab Emirates Create a Word Search all about The United Arab Emirates Creative Writing Task - Travel Journal Create and Write a Postcard EXTENSION TASK - SOCIAL MEDIA This innovative resource allows students to dive into the United Arab Emirate’s culture and history by creating 5 social media-style posts. With guided prompts, students can choose what to highlight, examples include: festivals, historical facts, delicious local dishes, quotes from famous people from the U.A.E, current news stories, or famous landmarks. This modern task engages students by letting them present their findings in a format that resonates with today’s digital world. 27 Slides + Marking Rubric INCLUDES: A3 Black and White POSTER TEMPLATE for students to present their research.

Country Research Project - Google Slides, ready to be uploaded to Google Classroom! Students love to research and use their digital skills to learn about the countries of the world. Students will research and learn: The land area of the country Size of the population Language/s spoken in that country Currency of the country Economy - Exports, Trade Agreements, and the country’s GDP? (Gross Domestic Product) Landmarks of the country Flag of the country Weather Traditional Food Current news / events and write a newspaper article What continent the country is located on Research a famous person (or people) from that country Customs / Traditions Traditional and contemporary (present) art, music, and literature of the country Create a QUIZ all about Croatia Create a Word Search all about Croatia Creative Writing Task - Travel Journal Create and Write a Postcard EXTENSION TASK - SOCIAL MEDIA This innovative resource allows students to dive into Croatia’s culture and history by creating 5 social media-style posts. With guided prompts, students can choose what to highlight, examples include: festivals, historical facts, delicious local dishes, quotes from famous people from Croatia, current news stories, or famous landmarks. This modern task engages students by letting them present their findings in a format that resonates with today’s digital world. 27 Slides + Marking Rubric INCLUDES: A3 Black and White POSTER TEMPLATE for students to present their research.

COLORADO USA STATE Research Project - Google Slides, ready to be uploaded to Google Classroom! Students love to research and use their digital skills to learn about the states of America. Students will research and learn: How to find a capital city on a map (The capital of Colorado) The land area of the State Historic Landmarks in the State Animals native to the State Location of the State on a map of the USA 7 Slides Exploring Colorado’s Diverse Weather Patterns Research and explore the diverse food and cuisine of Colorado The Governor and Sentator/s of the State, and the political parties they represent What states border Colorado Research a famous person (or people) from Colorado State Flag State Flower Interesting facts about the state Create a QUIZ all about Colorado Create a Word Search all about Colorado 25 Slides + Marking Rubric

Dive into the holiday spirit with these engaging Christmas-themed math slides, where students will explore and calculate the perimeter of festive presents, a Christmas card and Christmas Cookie Tray. Your students will be excited for math time as they enjoy this interactive learning experience! Engagement is high and students look forward to math time! This digital resource uses Google Slides™ and can be used on Google Classroom and Google Drive. Includes an answer key for quick and easy checking. 11 Slides + (11 x Answer Slides)

Your students will love working on these Minecraft-inspired math slides as they learn about Multiplication (2s, 5s, and 10s). Featuring pixel art slides! Students can enjoy a creative twist by coloring directly in Google Slides™. Instructions are included to guide them on how to color in the slides, making math time fun and interactive! Engagement is high, and students look forward to math time with this enjoyable and educational activity! This digital resource uses Google Slides™ and can be easily integrated with Google Classroom and Google Drive. Includes: 9 x Interactive Slides + 9 x Answer Slides (18 in total) Answer key for quick checking

Country Research Project - Google Slides™, ready to be uploaded to Google Classroom™! Students love to research and use their digital skills to learn about the countries of the world. Students will research and learn: How to find a capital city on a map Locate and label key places on a map of Scotland The land area of the country Size of the population Language/s spoken in that country Currency of the country Economy - Exports, Trade Agreements, and the country’s GDP? (Gross Domestic Product) Landmarks of the country Flag of the country Weather Traditional Food What continent the country is located on Research a famous person (or people) from that country Customs / Traditions Traditional and contemporary (present) art, music, and literature of the country Create a QUIZ all about Scotland Create a Word Search all about Scotland Creative Writing Task - Travel Journal Create and Write a Postcard Creative Writing Task - Travel Journal Create and Write a Postcard EXTENSION TASK - SOCIAL MEDIA This innovative resource allows students to dive into Scotland’s culture and history by creating 5 social media-style posts. With guided prompts, students can choose what to highlight, examples include: festivals, historical facts, delicious local dishes, quotes from famous people from Scotland, current news stories, or famous landmarks. This modern task engages students by letting them present their findings in a format that resonates with today’s digital world. 27 x slides + Marking Rubric INCLUDES: A3 Black and White POSTER TEMPLATE for students to present their research.

Transform Your Classroom into a Magical Fairy Tale World! Immerse your classroom in the enchanting world of fairy tales with this Fairy Tale themed Whiteboard Calendar! This set is designed to transform your learning space into an interactive and visually stimulating environment, fostering engagement and excitement among your students. **Classroom Calendar: Simply Print / Cut / Laminate. ** Use Magnet sheets for an easy whiteboard daily calendar. Included: Months - January to December Year 2024 - 2029 (Will update when necessary) Dates - 1 - 31 Days - Monday - Friday Why You’ll Love It: Engaging: Captures students’ imaginations and makes learning fun. Easy to Use: Ready-to-print designs that make classroom setup a breeze. Educational: Encourages storytelling, creativity, and a love for literature. Bring the magic of fairy tales to life in your classroom and create a learning environment where students can’t wait to explore and learn! Graphics = credit to Creative Clips by Krista Wallden Graphics = credit to Educlips Clip Art

These worksheets are designed to engage and challenge students in practicing the fundamental skill of understanding numbers one more and one less & 10 more and 10 less. Perfect for early learners or those needing extra reinforcement, these worksheets feature instructions and a clean black-and-white design for easy printing and distribution. With a focus on simplicity and effectiveness, this resource offers educators a valuable tool to support their mathematics curriculum while saving time on prep work. Get your students counting confidently with these One More/One Less and 10 More/10 Less Worksheets today! Enhanced with cute graphics that students will love to colour in, adding an element of fun to the learning experience. Graphics = credit to Creative Clips by Krista Wallden 10 Worksheets (8 Worksheets + 2 x Cut and Paste)

Unleash your students’ creativity with this vibrant and engaging Art Unit Plan inspired by the renowned artist Romero Britto! Designed for Years 5-8 (Grades 4-7), this comprehensive digital resource is perfect for bringing Britto’s unique style into your classroom. What’s Included: 7 Teacher Slides: Detailed unit plan with clear, step-by-step instructions. 11 Student Slides: Ready to project or share via Google Classroom™. 6 Worksheets: Designed to guide students through the project. Unit Highlights: Introduction to Romero Britto: Learn about the artist and his colourful, pattern-rich artworks. Exploring Colours and Patterns: Dive into Britto’s use of vibrant colours and bold patterns. Techniques and Styles: Students will practice key techniques used by Britto. Creating Original Artwork: Students will plan and create their own Britto-inspired masterpiece. Final Touches and Peer Review: Students will refine their artwork and gain feedback from classmates. This unit plan provides a structured yet flexible approach to art education, encouraging students to explore their creativity while learning about a contemporary artist. Engaging Educational Easy to implement.

Scavenger hunts are a fun and engaging way to get your students out of their seats and learning. Cute Christmas theme! This ‘2-Digit + 2-Digit Addition’ scavenger hunt in Google Slides™ is A4 size and can be easily printed. It includes 12 task cards that you can place around the room. Students will answer questions on these cards and record their answers on the provided answer sheet. The last card will direct them back to the beginning, helping them confirm they’ve completed all the answers correctly! Additionally, a follow-up worksheet is included for students to record their understanding of 2 digit + 2 digit Addition. The answer sheet and follow-up worksheet can be sent to Google Classroom™ to be filled out digitally / or printed! 8 Slides + Answer Sheet

Welcome to an enchanting journey into the wizarding world of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”! In this novel study, we will immerse ourselves in the spellbinding adventures of Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage and confronts the forces of darkness. Objectives: Delve into each chapter of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” with curiosity and wonder. Discuss key events, characters, and themes. Engage in vocabulary activities to deepen understanding. Interactive Google Slides: Navigate seamlessly through visually appealing and user-friendly Google Slides. Accessible and easy to use, it ensures an immersive experience for both educators and students. Study Questions: For each chapter, study questions are provided to reinforce comprehension and critical thinking skills. Perfect for guided discussions or individual reflection. Creative Activities: Foster creativity with engaging tasks and activities. From character drawings, character descriptions, writing letters from a character perspective, designing a poster advertising Diagon Alley, writing short stories, designing a Hogwarts house crest and creating a Hogwarts Yearbook page for the students who are completing their first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Students will have the opportunity to express their imagination and bring the story to life. Digital Activity: Students need to create a multimedia presentation (Google Slides™) exploring the game of Quidditch. Students will be required to research and present: How Quidditch is Played, Roles of the players, Layout of the Quidditch Pitch and Equipment used in the game, with additional extension tasks such as Quidditch Strategies and Tactics. Students are provided with multiple options to present their research. Ignite a passion for literature and critical thinking with this dynamic and visually appealing Google Slides presentation. Make “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” an unforgettable adventure in your classroom! End of Book Reflection: Designed to deepen comprehension, this activity guides students through summarising the story by introducing main characters, outlining key events, and highlighting central themes. 3 x slides, learners will explore their favourite characters and scenes and reflect on the book’s setting and place in time. Students will also rate the book and decide if they would recommend it to others. A perfect tool for fostering critical thinking and discussion! 72 Slides + Marking Rubric & Answers to Multi-Choice Quiz Questions

Designed for young learners, these worksheets challenge students to fill in the missing numbers as they count up to 100. Perfect for reinforcing number sequences and boosting confidence in counting skills. Why You’ll Love It: Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the standards of CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.A.1 Student-Friendly: Designed for young learners. Perfect For: Classroom use Homeschooling Extra practice at home

Guess the Flag: Olympic Games Edition - Google Slides™ Resource! Take a fun and educational break with my “Guess the Flag” brain break game. This interactive Google Slides resource challenges students to identify the flags of various countries participating in the Olympics. Perfect for engaging your students, enhancing their geography skills, and sparking interest in global cultures and the Olympic Games. Easy to use and a great addition to any classroom! Guess the Flag # 1 also available FREE to download!