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Former IN Congressman William H. English BIO PPT
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Former IN Congressman William H. English Biography PPT\nThis informative 45-page biography PowerPoint covers the life of William H. English, a 19th century Indiana Congressman and politician. It details English's birthplace and education background at the local high school and college level. His early career experiences are highlighted along with later accomplishments as an elected official serving in the Indiana state legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives. Major political achievements are explained, including his nomination for Vice President at the 1880 Republican National Convention. Personal facts about English's marriage and children are also provided. This well-researched presentation can engage secondary students learning about key government leaders in Indiana's history.
Author Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
Tags Indiana Politician, 19th Century Congressman, William English, Indiana Representative, Biography
Chuck Schumer (NY Senator & Senate Majority Leader) BIO PPT
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Introducing a biography PowerPoint about Chuck Schumer, the senior United States Senator from New York who currently serves as Senate Majority Leader. This informative presentation explores Schumer's background, education, early career, and political experience over the past four decades. It highlights details about his upbringing in Brooklyn, his time at Harvard College and Harvard Law School, his initial election to the House of Representatives in 1980, his appointment to the Senate in 1999, and his current leadership role driving the legislative agenda of the Democratic party. Whether utilized in a social studies or civics classroom, this engaging slide deck supports lessons about key political figures and the United States system of government.
Author Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
Tags Senator, Government, Biography, Schumer
Bob Dole (Former U.S. Senator - Kansas) BIO PPT
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Bob Dole Biography PowerPoint: An Informative Resource\nThis engaging biography PowerPoint outlines the life and career of Bob Dole, former U.S. Senator and 1996 Republican presidential nominee. It highlights Dole's childhood, education, early political career in the U.S. House of Representatives, time as a U.S. Senator representing Kansas from 1969-1996, and run for president. The informative, chronological slideshow captures Dole's accomplishments in public service, legislative achievements, leadership role in the Republican Party, marriage and family life. Perfect for social studies and history lessons, this detailed Bob Dole biography resource can facilitate rich discussion, be adapted for whole class or small group instruction, and serve as a springboard for student projects on political science, civic engagement, and 20th century American history.
Author Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
Tags Bob Dole, Biography, Senator, Kansas, Republican, Presidential Nominee, Social Studies, Government, History
Alf Landon (Former Governor of Kansas) BIO PPT
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Introducing an informative 33-page biography PowerPoint on Alf Landon, former Kansas Governor and 1936 Republican presidential candidate. This concise presentation explores Landon's background and accomplishments in an engaging format for middle school students and beyond. It examines his early life in Pennsylvania, education at the University of Kansas, and eventual rise as a Republican politician in his adopted home state during the Great Depression era. Users can learn about Landon's unsuccessful bid for the presidency against FDR as well as his continued influence in Republican politics in the years afterward. Whether utilized in Kansas history lessons or wider 20th century American politics units, this versatile resource provides value through its rich content and visual aid format teachers can directly present to classes.
Author Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
Tags Alf Landon, Governor, Kansas, Republican, Politics, Great Depression
Benjamin Gratz Brown (Former MO Senator and Governor) Biography PowerPoint
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Benjamin Gratz Brown Biography PowerPoint\n\nThis 40-page PowerPoint covers the life and career of Benjamin Gratz Brown, a prominent 19th century American politician. It details his birth information, education, military service, political offices held, accomplishments, and family details. As a Colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War and later serving as both a US Senator and the Governor of Missouri, Brown played an influential role in the state and national politics of his era. This resource can be used as part of an individual or group lesson to build student knowledge on important historical figures. Presented in an engaging slideshow format with images, it is suitable for a variety of classroom activities.
Author Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
Tags Benjamin Gratz Brown, Politician, Missouri, Governor, Senator, Civil War
Arthur Sewall Biography PowerPoint
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Introducing an informative PowerPoint on the life of politician Arthur Sewall. This 40-page presentation explores Sewall's background and accomplishments in an engaging format for middle and high school classrooms. Key details are highlighted about Sewall's birthdate, education, business career, political experience including his nomination as the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate in 1896, elected offices held, legislative accomplishments, and personal life details including marriage and children. This versatile resource can be utilized by educators to supplement lessons, facilitate whole class discussion, or assign as individual student review on an influential figure in 19th century political history. Created for social studies classes covering US history, government, and civics.
Author Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
Tags Biography, Politicians, Arthur Sewall, 1896 Election
President Barack Obama Biography PowerPoint
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Barack Obama Biography PowerPoint: An In-Depth Look at the 44th U.S. President \nThis 62-page PowerPoint provides educators with a comprehensive biography of Barack Obama, delving into his background, career, and legacy as the first African American president. Students will learn about Obama's upbringing, education at Columbia University and Harvard Law School, time as a community organizer in Chicago, election to the Illinois State Senate, key events from his presidential campaigns, landmark legislation signed during his two terms, family life with Michelle Obama, and more. With detailed timelines and images, this PowerPoint works well for whole-class instruction, small group discussions, or independent review of a modern historic figure. Presented in an engaging format, it offers an insightful look at Barack Obama's life and presidency.
Author Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
Tags Barack Obama, Biography, President, Powerpoint, Social Studies
Japan Spelling List
Social Studies, History, History: Asian, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Introducing a fun spelling list for students to learn new vocabulary related to Japan. This 2-page PDF includes 13 key words associated with the country and culture of Japan, such as Japan, Tokyo, Sapporo, Nagano, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Hokkaido, Osaka, and Mount Fuji. The list is broken down into 10 regular words and 3 bonus words to extend student learning. Each spelling word features a pronunciation guide as well as syllables with sound spellings to support decoding skills. This spelling list can be used as a supplement to enrich social studies and geography units on Asia and Japan for a variety of ages. With focused practice on high-utility geography terms, this resource helps build student background knowledge in a systematic, engaging way.
Author Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
Tags Geography Vocabulary, Japan Words, Asia Spelling, Japanese Terms, Mount Fuji
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Biography PowerPoints
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Introducing a comprehensive 53-page biography PowerPoint on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Created specifically for educators, this informative teaching resource provides key details on the lives, careers, accomplishments, and policy positions of the 46th President and 49th Vice President of the United States. The presentation examines Biden and Harris's background, including birthdate, birthplace, education, and family life. It chronicles Biden's 36 years as a Senator from Delaware and Harris's career as a prosecutor, District Attorney, and California Senator. The slideshow also outlines the policy issues prioritized by Biden and Harris and their vision for leading America. An engaging visual aid, this PowerPoint can facilitate class discussions, supplement curriculum, and support student projects on modern government and civic leadership.
Author Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
Tags Biography, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, President, Vice President, Government, Leadership, Policy
Former Vice President Mike Pence Biography PowerPoint
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Presentations
Explore the life of former Vice President Mike Pence with this engaging biography PowerPoint . Students journey through Pence's background, from his early days in Indiana to his tenure as Vice President alongside President Donald Trump. The presentation profiles Pence's path through education, early political career, time as Governor of Indiana, and eventual rise to the second-highest office in the country. Educators can utilize the informative slides detailing Pence's accomplishments and family life to spur thoughtful discussion, research projects, and essays. Created specifically for social studies and history, it works nicely for whole class instruction or small group activities. The straight-forward facts and images bring Pence's story to life for middle school students and beyond.
Author Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
Tags Mike Pence, Biography, Vice President, Donald Trump, Governor
FREE Marzano's Levels of Understanding (0-4 Point Scale) Poster and Rubric
, Not Grade Specific, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
Marzano's Levels of Understanding Poster and Rubric is a free teaching tool to help students track their comprehension of daily learning targets. The product includes a landscape poster with Marzano's 4-point scale that can be printed and displayed. Students rate their understanding at the beginning and end of each lesson to make the targets meaningful. Also included is a student rubric to record names, learning targets, and scales over time. This allows teachers to monitor progress on skills and provide feedback. The scale and rubric embed Marzano's research-based levels into classroom language. They facilitate self-assessment, metacognition, and student ownership. Use for whole-class, small groups, or independent practice across subjects. The versatile 4-page PDF suits diverse learning needs.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Marzano Scale, Rubric, Assessment, Metacognition, Comprehension
Use the Clues: Differentiated Collaborative Problem Solving (Grades 3-5)
, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Use the Clues: Differentiated Collaborative Problem Solving helps students in grades 3-5 improve their problem-solving abilities through collaborative group work. This 36-page teaching resource includes differentiated word problems that promote critical thinking, communication, and cooperation. Students work in flexible groups to share clues and strategies to solve multifaceted problems. The resource includes teacher preparation instructions, a fishbowl graphic organizer , an answer key, a pre-test, student recording sheets, student reflection sheets, and 20 leveled word problems. These intellectually stimulating problems strengthen students' perseverance, reasoning skills, and their ability to construct viable arguments. Use the Clues develops essential 21st century competencies like creative problem-solving, teamwork, and respectful communication.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Problem Solving, Collaboration, Word Problems, Communication, Critical Thinking
FREE Math Attitude and Interest Survey for Elementary Students (Grades 2-5)
, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Discover Your Students' Attitudes Toward Math with this Free Survey for Grades 2-5\nThis free Math Attitude and Interest Survey allows elementary school teachers to quickly evaluate their students' perspectives on math at the beginning and end of the school year. The survey contains over a dozen agree/disagree statements written at an early to late elementary reading level. Students simply reflect on their feelings about math by responding to each prompt. Teachers can use the results to understand potential negative outlooks and chart positive growth over the course of the year. Comparing the initial and end-of-year surveys often reveals encouraging improvements in students' confidence with numbers. This one-page resource provides an efficient snapshot of class trends that guides instructional approaches. It's an easy tool to implement individually, in small groups, or with the whole class.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Math Attitude, Student Survey, Math Confidence
Great Lakes Quiz
Social Studies, Geography, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools
The Great Lakes Quiz is an engaging formative assessment that allows educators to evaluate students' knowledge of the Great Lakes region. Students are provided a blank map of the major Great Lakes - Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. Using the included word bank, students must correctly label each lake on the map. An answer key is also provided for educators to quickly grade the quiz. This concise 2-page quiz can be utilized as an individual or small group activity. It is an excellent way to assess geographical understanding and reinforce major physical features of the Midwest and Northeast regions of the United States. Educators will appreciate the simplicity of this ready-to-go quiz. Pair it with a lesson on the Great Lakes for a complete instructional activity. Extend learning by having students research and present key facts about each lake. Modify for different ability levels by providing more or less guidance.
Author Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
Tags Great Lakes, Quiz, Geography, Formative Assessment, Physical Features
FREE Open Ended Word Problem: Multi-step Project Based Learning (Grade 3-5)
, Grade 3, 4, 5, Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables
Doggy Dilemma is an open-ended, multi-step word problem designed to build critical thinking and perseverance in grades 3-5 students. Students read a scenario where they must choose one of three dogs to adopt, then design a backyard dog pen, calculating the area, perimeter, and total project cost. This 8-page resource works well as an assessment , partner or small group activity, early finisher task, or enrichment for gifted students. As students problem solve real world situations, they naturally utilize the Standards for Mathematical Practice. The detailed problem provides an authentic opportunity for students to practice comprehending complex text and applying mathematical concepts. Teachers appreciate the flexibility of the open-ended format that allows for varied student responses. Doggy Dilemma engages students while assessing deeper understanding.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Open-ended, Word Problem, Critical Thinking, Perseverance, Real World, Authentic, Math Concepts, Varied Responses
On Stage! Holiday Concert Planning Project Based Learning (Grades 3-5)
, Grade 3, 4, 5, Projects, Activities
Bring your classroom to life this holiday season with an immersive concert planning experience! This 6-step project empowers students to take ownership of a classroom holiday concert by tackling real-world problems. Budding concert planners will calculate ticket sales, design invitations and programs, plan food service, set up seating, and organize performances - integrating math, reading, writing, critical thinking, and other key skills along the way. With 16 pages of in-depth, open-ended challenges perfect for gifted students or small groups, this versatile resource turns a holiday tradition into an engaging lesson full of applied learning. Let your students' creativity shine as they problem-solve their way to a successful concert through thoughtful planning, collaboration, and perseverance. The included rubric and checklists support self-directed learning while ensuring key standards are met.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Holiday Concert, Project-based Learning, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Math Skills, Language Arts Skills, Gifted Students, Small Groups, Rubric, Teacher Resource, Engaging Activities, Applied Learning, Real-world Connections
PILES (Fraction Equivalence): Sorting Activity for Math Talk (Grades 3-5)
Math, Fractions, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Engage students in mathematical reasoning with this sorting activity for equivalent fractions. Students start by identifying anchor cards, then sort the remaining cards into piles matching the anchors. Piles may have different numbers of cards as students recognize equivalent fractions with both like and unlike denominators. This resource encourages math talk as students defend their reasoning for creating piles. Use it independently, in small groups, or whole class. With 10 puzzles from basic to advanced, it's great for grades 3-5 to reinforce fraction concepts, prepare for standardized testing, and develop critical thinking skills. The resource includes answer keys and a sample lesson plan aligned to Common Core math standards. This hands-on, engaging activity uncovers misconceptions about equivalence and the equal sign while aligned to key math practices.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Fractions, Equivalence, Sorting, Math Talk
PILES (Area and Perimeter): Sorting Activity for Math Talk and Enrichment
, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Engage students in critical thinking and math talk with this interactive card sorting activity for area and perimeter. Students will deepen their conceptual understanding by working with visual models of square and irregular shapes to compare area and perimeter. The open-ended card sorting format allows students to discuss and defend their thinking, revealing misconceptions for teachers to address. With no prep required, just print, cut out, and sort, this enrichment resource can be used for fast finishers, small group instruction, or even whole class warm-ups to get math skills ready. Applying area and perimeter concepts to real-world models builds problem-solving skills for state assessments focused on flexible thinking. Let these engaging card sorts enhance understanding and math discourse for third through fifth graders ready for a challenge.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Card Sort, Area Models, Perimeter Models, Math Talk, Enrichment, Real-world Math
Equality Elimination (Early Place Value):Activities for Math Talk (Gr. 1-3)
Math, Early Math, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Equality Elimination is a set of 10 puzzles with math equality statements for grades 1-3 to promote math talk and reasoning skills. Students decide if number sentences are true based on a given number, eliminating those that are false. These activities develop critical thinking, problem solving, and defense of mathematical reasoning aligned to curriculum standards. Teachers can facilitate small groups or whole class to discuss solutions, with included sample lesson plans. As students gain confidence articulating mathematical thinking, these puzzles prep for standardized testing. The visual, deductive format engages early learners or struggling students through differentiated activities like centers , morning work, or homework. Printable worksheets have answer keys to check understanding of early place value concepts up to double digits. Fun, challenging math tasks help young students grasp the meaning of equality in numbers.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Math Talk, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Early Math, Place Value
Open Ended Word Problems - Set 2: Complex, Multi-Step Challenges for Enrichment
, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Open Ended Word Problems - Set 2: Complex, Multi-Step Challenges for Enrichment provides teachers with a set of 7 open-ended, thought-provoking word problems that engage students through reading, logical thinking and explaining their reasoning. These multi-step, real-world scenarios promote perseverance and taps into various math skills from money and time conversions to calculating area and analyzing data. Ranging from a full page to multiple pages, the context-rich story problems can be solved with different approaches, allowing students to demonstrate conceptual understanding. Suitable for whole class discussions or small group work over multiple periods, these problems cater to advanced 3rd graders as well as 4th-5th graders. The 22-page resource includes one sample problem on sleepover planning and a scoring rubric that assesses the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Open-ended, Word Problems, Complex, Enrichment, Multi-step, Math Skills
Reasoning Puzzles: 2 by 2 Digit Multiplication, Area Model, Partial Product Task
Math, Early Math, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Reasoning Puzzles: 2 by 2 Digit Multiplication is a set of 10 true/false puzzles that help students develop a deeper understanding of two by one digit and two by two digit multiplication concepts. Students must evaluate statements about the provided visual models, including area models, arrays, partial products, and the standard algorithm. As students complete these reasoning-based activities individually or in small groups, they will engage in mathematical discourse to justify their thinking. This resource features customizable templates for true/false sorting and detailed teacher pages outlining alignment to standards, lesson plans, and sample responses. With a focus on developing critical thinking skills through visual models and collaborative discussion, Reasoning Puzzles allows educators to seamlessly integrate the Standards for Mathematical Practice into the curriculum .
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Reasoning, Multiplication, Area Model, Array, Partial Product, Algorithm, Puzzles
Reasoning Puzzles: Area of Irregular Shapes and Rectangles - Tasks for Math Talk
Math, Geometry, Grade 3, 4, Activities
Reasoning Puzzles: Area of Irregular Shapes provides engaging math tasks for students to reason through and talk about. The 10 printable puzzles begin with regular rectangles on grid lines. They progress to irregular shapes without grid lines, allowing teachers to differentiate. Students decide if statements about each puzzle are true or false. After working through the puzzles individually or in small groups, students defend their reasoning during math talk time. These open-ended activities develop critical thinking, problem solving, deductive reasoning, and communication skills. Target the puzzles to specific learning needs by using them for warmups, centers, early finishers, intervention, assessment prep and more. The puzzles easily supplement area and perimeter lessons. Teachers appreciate the no prep format with answer keys and sample lesson plan included. Reasoning Puzzles develops thoughtful mathematical thinkers through engaging tasks purposefully designed for math discourse.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Math Talk, Area, Reasoning, Puzzles, Critical Thinking, Decimals, Differentiation
FREE Reasoning Puzzles: Place Value, Addition, Perimeter, Area, Multiplication
Math, Numbers, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities
Engage Students with Reasoning Puzzles for Math Talk\nThese no-prep reasoning puzzles encourage student-to-student discourse and meet math standards. Students determine if statements about addition, place value, area, perimeter, and multiplication are true or false. The puzzles strengthen critical thinking, problem solving, deductive reasoning, and math communication skills. Use them for morning work, centers , fast finishers, small groups, whole class, homework, and more. Five puzzles are included, each with 6 reasoning prompts. Answer keys explain why statements are true or false. The puzzles are challenging yet fun. They work for a variety of ages and align to grades 2-4. Set class discussions on fire and keep students engaged all year with these reasoning puzzles!
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Math Talk, Reasoning, Puzzles, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Addition, Place Value, Area, Perimeter, Multiplication
PILES: Sorting Activity for Place Value w/Expanded Form, Word Name and Base Ten
Math, Place Value, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities
Engaging Place Value Card Sorting Activity Teaches Expanded Form and Base Ten Models\n\nThis no-prep place value enrichment activity challenges students to deepen their understanding of place value concepts using expanded form, word names, standard form, and base ten models. Students will cut out and match cards by finding "anchor" piles. The card sorting puzzles increase in difficulty and require critical thinking skills rather than just memorization. Use this 26-page resource in small groups, for morning work, as a fast finisher task, or during intervention. With 10 sorting puzzles and answer keys, this card sorting activity is an excellent way for grades 2-4 to develop vital mathematical skills like problem solving, mathematical discourse, and deductive reasoning.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Place Value, Card Sort, Base Ten, Expanded Form, Enrichment