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Barack Obama Biography – Comprehensive 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
Rating
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
Marzano's Levels of Understanding – Poster & Rubric
, Not Grade Specific, Rubrics, Teacher Tools, Assessments
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. Keep this place value anchor chart nearby during the card discussion.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Place Value, Card Sort, Base Ten, Expanded Form, Enrichment
Reasoning Puzzles - Meaning of Division: Tasks for Math Talk and Enrichment
Math, Early Math, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities
Reasoning Puzzles for Building Math Talk Skills is a set of 10 engaging puzzles that allow students to develop critical thinking and reasoning abilities. Teachers introduce each puzzle along with 6 reasoning statements for students to evaluate as true or false. After deciding individually, students meet in small groups and engage in rich mathematical discussion as they defend their choices. These puzzles encourage the math talk and critique called for in the Standards for Mathematical Practice, building vital 21st century skills. Ranging from place value concepts to word names and number lines, the puzzles increase in difficulty. Use them for morning work, centers, early finishers, intervention, or assessment. The variety of implementation ideas makes Reasoning Puzzles a versatile resource for developing essential math talk habits.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Math Talk, Reasoning, Puzzles, Critical Thinking, Place Value
Reasoning Puzzles - Geometry Vocabulary: Math Talk, Early Finishers, Enrichment
Math, Geometry, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities
Reasoning Puzzles for Building Geometry Skills offers 10 engaging printable puzzles to help students in grades 2-4 learn key geometry vocabulary terms. Students use reasoning, critical thinking, and deduction to determine whether statements about a puzzle are true or false. Terms like right angle, acute angle, parallel lines, quadrilaterals, polygons, and triangles are reinforced in a fun, no-prep format. These puzzles encourage math discourse as students defend their answers. Use them for morning work, centers, early finishers, intervention, enrichment, assessment prep, and more. With an answer key and ample teacher support materials like CCSS alignment and a sample lesson plan, Reasoning Puzzles streamlines geometry instruction. Students will beg to practice geometry terms with these reasoning-based puzzles!
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Geometry, Vocabulary, Reasoning, Puzzles, Critical Thinking, Math Talk, Discourse, Deduction, Early Finishers, Assessment Prep
Presidential Birthday Statisticians: Math Performance Task (Grades 3-5)
Math, Statistics, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Introducing Presidential Birthday Statisticians, an engaging math project where students take on the role of a statistician commissioned to analyze data about U.S. presidents’ birthdays and ages when they took office. This 17-page resource guides students through collecting, organizing, and interpreting data including calculating percentages, means, medians, modes, and ranges. After crunching the numbers, students showcase their findings by creating an informational poster to present to an important government official as part of a televised special ceremony. This cross-curricular activity integrates math, social studies, research skills, and art into one cohesive open-ended performance task. Presidential Birthday Statisticians's real-world connection gets students excited about math. Use it independently, in small groups, or as an assessment.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags President, Birthday, Math, Project, Statistics
FREE Fit: A Multiplication Strategy Game Using Arrays (Grades 2-5)
, Grade 3, 4, 5, Games, Activities
Engage students in learning multiplication concepts through Fit: A Multiplication Strategy Game Using Arrays. This interactive math game makes practicing multiplication facts enjoyable for grades 2-5. Students connect array pieces on a 16x16 grid, recording the multiplication equation for each piece. The goal is to fit as many pieces as possible, adding up the products to determine the winner. A challenge variant requires multiplying where array pieces touch corners, providing more advanced practice. This 5-page PDF includes an introduction with game setup guidelines, a recording sheet, standard game instructions, and challenge variant directions. Implement during small group instruction, whole class games, or assign as enrichment homework. Fit transforms multiplication drill into an engaging tournament where students beg to practice math facts.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Multiplication Game, Arrays Game, Math Game, Multiplication Facts, Multiplication Concepts, Math Tournament
Reasoning Puzzles (Perimeter): Activities to Engage in Math Talk (Gr. 3-4)
Math, Measurements, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Engage students in mathematical reasoning and discussion with these 10 perimeter reasoning puzzles for grades 3-4. Students analyze statements about perimeter puzzles and decide if they are true or false. These puzzles encourage students to defend their thinking, critique others' reasoning, and participate in rich math talk aligned to the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Use these puzzles for warm-ups, centers, intervention, assessment prep, and more. The puzzles strengthen critical thinking skills and prepare students for standardized testing. This resource includes teacher information on implementation, Common Core alignment, and sample lessons. It also contains a true/false template, 10 reasoning puzzles with explained answers, and extension ideas. Invigorate math lessons and develop thoughtful mathematical discussion with these engaging reasoning puzzles.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Reasoning Puzzles, Perimeter Puzzles, Math Talk, Critical Thinking, Test Prep, Centers, Warm-ups
Reasoning Puzzles (Early Place Value Concepts): Math Talk (Gr. 2-3)
Math, Numbers, Common Core, Grade 3, 4, Activities
Reasoning Puzzles for Early Place Value is a math resource that helps students in grades 2-3 develop critical thinking skills and engage in math talk. It includes 10 reasoning puzzles with statements about place value concepts that students evaluate as true or false. As students work through the puzzles using ten frames, number lines, expanded form, and more, they build understanding of ones, tens, hundreds and early place value. Teachers can facilitate rich discussion as students defend their thinking and critique each other's reasoning. This resource aligns to Common Core standards, makes great test prep for SBAC and PARCC exams which emphasize reasoning, and can be used as individual work, partner work, small group or whole class activities. With multiple ways to implement and 10 reasoning puzzles to dig into, Reasoning Puzzles for Early Place Value activates mathematical thinking.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Reasoning Puzzles, Place Value, Math Talk, Critical Thinking, Common Core