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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: James Joyce
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
James Joyce is perhaps the most significant novelist of the Modernist era, and a legend of Irish literature. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of Ulysses and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from James Joyce fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A James Joyce essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A James Joyce biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their James Joyce notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Outlining, Notetaking
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Virginia Woolf
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Virginia Woolf Guide students to research the renowned author Virginia Woolf through fact collection, note taking, and crafting an informative essay. This resource scaffolds learning with three student worksheets: a biography and note-taking page to gather facts and quality sources on Woolf's life, an essay outline to organize research into a draft, and directions with writing tips to shape a five-paragraph Common Core-aligned essay. Whether used for a full lesson or abbreviated research activity, these materials aimed at grades 8-11 provide focused support for independent investigation. The included rubric (editable Google Sheet) aligns to ELA standards, enabling easy assessment . With step-by-step guidance and editable tools, this resource empowers student-driven learning about Woolf’s literary legacy.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Crash Course Sociology Episode | 24 Social Class and Poverty in U.S.
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Sociology Episode 24: Teaching Resource This teaching resource takes an in-depth look at the pressing issue of Social Class and Poverty in U.S, presenting it as a video and worksheet, fostering understanding amongst high school students. Resource Composition Worksheet with 15 questions that checks comprehension of key themes catered to high school students. This is available in Microsoft Word format. The video is linked for quick access at the top of the document. An answer key separated from the main document promoting self- assessment – a part of independent learning. Note: This resource can be used both in classrooms (public or homeschooling) allowing flexibility within different educational frameworks including group discussions or solo activities... Potential Advantages: , Fosters collective debates being watched once during full-class settings; Promotes deeper understanding on replay during smaller groups or individual sessions (if technology permits). ; Incorporate Crash Course Sociology Episode 24 into your lesson plan today! The Active Social Studies Storefront also offers other engaging educational resources such as American Civil Rights Lecture and Ethnocentrism slides catering for enriching subjects like Social Studies & beyond!
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Social Class, Poverty, Sociology Education, Crash Course Sociology, Critical Thinking
Crash Course Sociology Episode Worksheet | 16 - Social Groups
Social Studies, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Teaching Social Groups with Crash Course Sociology This 2-page worksheet accompanies the Crash Course Sociology video on social groups and has 15 short answer questions for students to answer while watching. An answer key is included for students to check their own work. The questions aim to check for understanding on topics like group dynamics, primary and secondary groups, and reference groups. This can be used as an in-class activity for high school students with devices to watch the engaging 9-minute video individually or in small groups after listening as a whole class. It works well as a homework assignment too. The questions are designed for grades 10-12 to make connections to their own social groups and society. More sociology resources available in my store to make the subject relatable.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crash Course Videos, Crash Course Worksheet, Social Groups, Sociology Worksheet, Sociology Video, Comprehension Questions, Crash Course #10
Crash Course Sociology Episode Worksheet | 34 - Race and Ethnicity
Social Studies, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Sociology Episode 34 - Race and Ethnicity Worksheet This 2-page worksheet accompanies the Crash Course Sociology video on race and ethnicity. It contains 15 questions for students to answer while viewing the 11-minute video, which examines the social construction of race, prejudice, discrimination, and more. An answer key is included for self-checking. This resource can be used individually or in small groups if devices are available. It's perfect for high school sociology and social science classrooms. Students find Crash Course videos highly engaging. Paired with this worksheet, teachers have an impactful lesson on this essential topic. Check out my store for more sociology resources like lectures, projects, and activities to liven up your curriculum .
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crash Course Videos, Crash Course Sociology, Sociology Video, Sociology Worksheet, Race, Ethnicity, Society, U.S. Census, Vocabulary
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: George Washington
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: George Washington Guide students to independently research and write an informative essay on the life of George Washington, America's first president. This resource includes a scaffolded research planner to help students gather facts and sources on Washington. Next, students use an essay outline to craft a 5-paragraph essay on the iconic leader's legacy. Peer review and essay rubrics based on Common Core standards provide helpful writing supports. Use the full 6-page resource for a complete research paper lesson or assign components like the notetaking worksheet for a shorter research activity. Best for secondary grades 8-11, this versatile resource works for social studies and ELA. Customize grade values and rubric guidelines with the included editable Google Sheet. Provided as ready-to-use PDFs, this teaching resource simplifies assigning and assessing student research projects on George Washington.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Tennessee Williams
ELA, Literature, Writing, Research, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Tennessee Williams Guide students through researching the renowned American playwright Tennessee Williams with this complete 6-page lesson plan. Students begin by gathering facts and citing sources about Williams' life using the provided research worksheet. Next, they organize their notes into an outline to draft a 5-paragraph informational essay on the playwright. The packet includes an essay prompt with writing tips, peer review checklist, and Common Core-aligned rubric to assign and assess the project. This resource scaffolds the research process for students to independently build knowledge on Williams through notetaking, outlining, drafting, revising with peers, and submitting a final researched essay. Modify the included rubric by editing the linked Google Sheet file. This versatile activity can be used as a complete lesson or abbreviated research project for grades 8-11.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Alexander Graham Bell
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Science, Basic Science, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Alexander Graham Bell Biography Alexander Graham Bell had a tremendous impact on modern life through his inventions, most notably the telephone. This 6-page educational resource guides students to research Bell's life and innovations, take notes, and write an informative essay. The resource includes: - A research planner outlining essay requirements like word count, paragraph structure, citing sources properly, and tips for drafting and self-editing. The attached rubric ties to 8th-11th grade Common Core ELA standards. - A biography worksheet for Bell with space to sketch an invention, record key facts, and list quality online/print sources. This scaffolds notetaking before writing. - An outline worksheet to help students organize research into an engaging introductory paragraph, three body paragraph topics, and a conclusion. This scaffolded research project can be adjusted for length and depth depending on needs. Use the full lesson or individual components to build nonfiction literacy skills. The student-centered design encourages independence in secondary grades. Customize the rubric for your classroom grading. With clear expectations and scaffolds for citing sources, outlining ideas, writing drafts, peer editing, and teacher feedback, this Bell biography assignment develops research and communication abilities.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Research, Essay, Notetaking, Outlining, Alexander Graham Bell
Engaging Sports Reading Comprehension Worksheets: ESL & High School - Intermediate/Advanced Level
ELA, P.E. & Health, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Physical Education, Sports, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Introducing the Ultimate Sports Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle, an exceptional resource designed for high school students and intermediate/advanced ELL learners seeking to improve their reading skills while exploring the world of sports. These high-quality ESL or English reading materials cover a diverse range of sports topics, providing an engaging and comprehensive learning experience for students. It covers: Cricket Rugby & Base Jumping The Sports Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle includes: Pre and post-reading activities: Activate students' prior knowledge, spark their interest, and facilitate discussions about the sports. Comprehension Checks: Gauge students' understanding of the readings with comprehension questions. Vocabulary Building: Expand students' sports-related vocabulary and promote language development. Discussion Activities: Encourage critical thinking and collaborative learning through engaging discussion prompts. Wordsearch: Reinforce essential vocabulary and provide a fun challenge for students. Spelling Test: Assess students' spelling proficiency and help them master sports-specific terminology. Extra/Homework Activities: Extend learning beyond the classroom with additional tasks related to the sports topics. The bundle comprises six high-quality PDFs, featuring a vibrant color front cover for the unit, individual reading worksheets on Cricket, Rugby, and Base Jumping, and two end-of-unit review worksheets. These materials can cover up to four or five 45-minute lessons, ensuring ample content to keep your students engaged and learning. This Sports Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle not only improves students' reading comprehension skills but also enhances their understanding of various sports, their rules, history, and cultural significance. Don't miss the opportunity to provide your students with an exciting and comprehensive learning experience. Invest in the Ultimate Sports Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle today and watch your students' reading skills and sports knowledge soar! You can discover more reading comprehension materials here: World Festivals Famous People and Celebrities Halloween
Author The Laughing Linguist
Tags Sports, Sport, Reading Comprehension, Cricket, Rugby, British Sports, English Reading, ESL Reading Comprehension, Worksheets, Pdf
Food Safety Skills: Alexa Learns Basic Food Safety Rules
Special Resources, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Home Economics, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Food Safety Skills: Alexa Learns Basic Food Safety Rules This comprehensive resource is designed to make learning about food safety engaging and understandable for all students. It revolves around the story of Austin coaching Alexa on fundamental food safety practices. Who Can Benefit: Special education teachers Occupational therapists Speech therapists ABA therapists RBTs Parents Sustained living coaches Note: The practical wisdom in this resource makes it useful in various daily life scenarios. A Resource for Various Learners: The straightforward language is perfect for high school students and adults with different intellectual capacities working towards independence. Dialogues combined with clear illustrations aid comprehension, while seven reading comprehension questions reinforce key learnings. Versatile Usage: The story supports both individualized and group learning approaches making it viable for diverse settings– from whole group discussions to small discussion circles or independent homework tasks. Aids IEP Goal Setting: This teaching aid can pave the way forward for educators looking to progressively develop their students' independent living skills in home economics and beyond. An All-Encompassing Suite of Activities Awaits You! In all of six pages contained in an accessible PDF format, learners get acquainted with various aspects including but not limited to - The Value of a Bank Account; How to Create Monthly Budgets & Shopping lists; Understanding Credit Cards apart from others like Level One Money Math related Grocery Shopping etc. Educating While Entertaining: With authentic opportunities incorporated into each aspect of the resource, Food Safety Skills: Alexa Learns Basic Food Safety Rules nourishes curiosity while reinforcing practical knowledge. Every learner is set on a growth journey!
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Food Safety, Education, Special Needs, Independent Living, Life Skills
Solar Electricity Generation Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Physics, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Solar Electricity Generation Reading Comprehension Article is a meticulously compiled teaching resource designed for educators. Tailored to suit students in grades 5-7 (ages 10-12), it provides comprehensive understanding of various scientific concepts. Predator-prey relationships Predation Cycle of prey and predator populations Human impact on environments Invasive species, etc. This resource is easy to use with engaging material making it an invaluable activity for distance learning or substitute plans. It doubles as an excellent tool enhancing scientific literacy practices. Key terms are expounded on each page with user-friendly explanations intended as reference points for learners. The question format ranges from knowledge-based questions direct from the article, to open-ended ones fostering broader thinking capabilities. Software Compatibilities: The resource is equipped for Google Classroom—populating your Google Drive upon purchase—and also includes Microsoft Word and PDF versions eliminating any formatting concerns on your end—as an educator or student.. Multifarious Uses: Beyond mere knowledge dissemination, this tool can: Fine-tune students' skills in reading comprehension and analysis; Dynamically engage energetic students through extended activities; Offer bonus credit opportunities; Gauge literacy skill levels among learners…even useful during emergency plan days! Takes between about40-60 minutes to complete encompassing various question types. Inclusive answer key simplifies grading for educators This tool is more than just a reading comprehension assignment—it is an interactive conduit to connect learners with science at their own pace, leading to an enlightened future of informed citizens. It is suitable for grades 10, 11, and 12 with the primary subject being Science (subsubject: Physics).
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Solar Electricity, Reading Comprehension, Predator-prey Relationships, Human Impact, Invasive Species
Daily Life Skills: Brian Learns to Speak with Kindness
Special Resources, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Product Title: Daily Life Skills: Brian Learns to Speak with Kindness This teaching resource, titled Daily Life Skills: Brian Learns to Speak with Kindness, offers a unique take on the essential skill of communication, focusing specifically on tone and word selection. It is brought to life through the engaging narrative of Brian and his journey towards courteous and respectful speech. Understanding the importance of using kind words isn't solely about avoiding negative outcomes but also creating a positive atmosphere for everyone. This tool emphasizes on student self-awareness during communications, pointing out how their attitude and words can significantly impact others. The simple language used in this module is designed for high school learners as well as adults diagnosed with intellectual challenges. Real-world examples along with visual aids such as illustrations, help make complex concepts more easily understood. The tool includes seven comprehension questions specifically formulated to test understanding and further strengthen students' learning experience beyond theoretical reading. It is an invaluable resource for special education teachers, occupational therapists, caregivers at home or community-based support teams looking at enhancing real-life skills.. This versatile tool can be used both in interactive group situations as well as hands-on projects or tasks set either at home or school, thus fostering independence amongst students both at school and home while promoting measurable growth within their communities. Besides this main module, it provides recommendations for additional helpful resources including educating students about how bank accounts work, offering tips regarding effective month-to-month budgeting coupled with money math involvement when clothes shopping or reading restaurant menus. In detailed preparation considering special education classes; worksheets encourage application while activities ensure dynamic engagement providing practical exercises. Wrapped up neatly within a six-page PDF bursting with instructive and engaging content. Suitable for grade 10 through 12 students, translating theory into practice.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Communication Skills, Kindness, Social Narratives, Positive Atmosphere, Self-awareness
Crash Course Sociology Episode Worksheet | 20 - Crime
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Sociology Episode Worksheet on Crime This 2-page worksheet complements the Crash Course Sociology video on crime with 15 questions for students to answer. An answer key is included to allow students to check their work. The engaging 11-minute video explores concepts of crime through a sociological lens. Students will make connections to real-world issues. This resource can be used for whole group instruction with discussion or for independent study. Students can re-watch the relatable Crash Course video to fill in gaps and clarify understanding. Multiple viewings facilitate connections. Other sociology teaching resources from this educator are available spanning civil rights, constitutional clauses, ethnocentrism, team building, discrimination, election basics and more. Visit the storefront Active Social Studies for the full collection.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crime Video, Sociology Course, Crash Course, Government Data, Victimization, Race, Ethnicity, Criminal Justice System, Mass Incarceration
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Franz Kafka
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize about the life of the renowned novella-writer Franz Kafka with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Kafka fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Franz Kafka essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Franz Kafka biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Franz Kafka notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining
Hydraulic Fracturing Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Physics, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
What is Hydraulic Fracturing a.k.a. Fracking? - A Science Reading Article - Disciplinary Literacy - This resource is suitable for high school students as well as strong middle-school students. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting and open-ended varieties. No prep, no formatting, no issues. Simply download, print (or upload to your class site) and you're all set. This reading is designed for a student in Grade 8 and above. If you would like something for students in grades 5-7, please check out Fracking and Its Dangers - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This resource is fully editable for your convenience. This resource covers the following topics: - A brief history of fracking - How does fracking work? - Why fracking? - Controversy - The Impact of Fracking on the environment - The Future of Fracking ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Google Classroom and Distance Learning Ready This resource is perfect for in-class or distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom. Automatically creates a copy of the reading and puts it directly into your Google Drive with a single click. Purchase --> Open --> Click --> Assign to your students The reading also includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version. Having all three options allow you to assign the reading to your students without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It also allows you, as well as your students, to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used. --------------------------------------------------- The Problem You Face - Not having the time to properly teach scientific literacy (disciplinary literacy) or improve your students reading comprehension and analysis skills. The Solution This fully editable, NO PREP reading comprehension article is composed of relevant, applicable, and engaging reading activities which can be used to: • introduce your topic • improve your students reading comprehension and scientific literacy skills • improve your students analysis skills • provide an extension activity to students who move at a faster pace • provide extra credit to students in need • measure your students' literacy skills Furthermore, this resource works very well as an emergency substitute plan as it will keep your students on task and focused while you are away. This resource will take your students between 50-75 minutes to complete and includes some open-ended questions. An answer key is also included for your reference. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You might also be interested in the following individual reading comprehension articles: Health: • The Common Cold • The Flu • Exercise and its Importance for Health • Stem Cell Therapy: The Future of Medicine? • Concussions • Poliomyelitis - Polio • Smallpox • The Measles • Genetics and Gene Therapy • Heart Diseases • Cancer • The Effects of Caffeine • Down syndrome • HIV/AIDS - Informing the Public and Dispelling the Misconceptions • The Effect of Stress on the Brain • The Effect of Sugar on the Body • Whooping Cough • Asthma and Asthma Attacks • The Immune System • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • The Dangers of Smoking • Parkinson’s Disease • Protective Equipment - Keeping you safe • Fats • Tinnitus – Ringing in the Ears • Cystic Fibrosis • The Effects Of Binge Drinking On Teenagers • Multiple Sclerosis • Painkillers • Diabetes • Radioactivity • Scarring • Allergies • Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Health Earth and Space: • The Northern and Southern Lights • The Limitations of Space Travel • Why is the Sky Blue? An application of light waves • Stars - The Element Factories of the Universe • Solar and Lunar Eclipses • The Different Types of Clouds • How Weather Works • Natural Disasters • Thunderstorms • Fossils • Geologic Time • Watersheds • Hurricanes Energy: • Fossil Fuels • Nuclear Energy: Fission and Fusion • Hydroelectric Energy Production • Solar Energy Production • Wind Energy Production • Renewable Energy Production • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Biofuels - Food or Fuel? • Electric House • Energy Use and Conservation Physics: • Magnets and Electromagnets • Roller Coasters - History, Design, and Function • How Do Boats Float? • Optical Phenomena • The Effects of Everyday Forces • Hydraulics • Hot-Air Balloons • Simple Machines • Automobile Safety Chemistry: • The Chemistry of Explosions • Plastics: A Marvel Of Innovation • The Chemistry of Paint • Water Softeners and Hard Water • Cleaning up Acid Spills • The Accumulation of Plastic in the Ocean • Chemistry of Cooking • Chemistry of Cosmetics • Blood Analysis and Forensics • Radioactivity • Desalination for Drinking Water • Rust-Proofing Biology: • Fermentation and Food • DNA Paternity Tests • Laser Eye Surgery • Physical Adaptations • Muscle Growth • Genetically Modified Organisms • Mosquitoes And The Diseases They Spread • Twins • GERD and Acid Reflux - A Digestive System Disease • Bats – Misconceptions, Importance, and Facts • Superbugs - The Super Villains of Modern Medicine • Heart Attack and Stroke • Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall Ecology and the Environment: • Invasive Species • Ecosystems • Pesticides • The Importance of Bees • Coral Reef Ecosystems and their Future • Climate Change • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • Oil Spills and Their Consequences • Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification • RuBisCO - Earth's Most Important Protein • Symbiotic relationships between plants and insects • Smog - Its Causes and Dangers • Ocean Acidification • Pollution Control Devices • Tap vs Bottled Water • Predator Prey Relationships • Greenhouse Effect Natural Disasters: • Volcanoes: The Benefits and Devastation • Earthquakes Part 1 • Earthquakes Part 2 • Tsunamis • How the Dinosaurs Died ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Praise For My Reading Comprehension Resources: "Perfect for informational text reading standards! Thanks!" "I teach middle school science and need to include informational text in my classroom. These readings are great for independent reading for my grade level and upper-level readers. The articles address CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.1 (Citing specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.) and CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.10 (By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.). The leveled questions allow you to subtly assign the questions to different ability students working in a group. Topics are relevant to the students and current. Graphics draw the students into the article. I'm going to have one printed and waiting in for my substitute folder too! THANKS!" "Thanks for putting together a wonderful resource." "I teach Special Education high school science in Maryland in a special school for children with learning disabilities/Autism. I liked the readings and I think students could relate to the topics. I know these are too high a reading level for most of my students and I would read it out loud and highlight the important information together. I would not be able to use the higher-order thinking questions (which I like) with these kids. For my high students (very few of these in my school :), I really like these especially how you noted where you got the information which if they were inclined, they could go back to the original source. I like that you have scaffolded the questions and I would only be able to use these with a handful of students, but I think in a regular high school classroom (I spent many years in regular ed) these are spot on. Thank you for sharing." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Each summary is rich with age-appropriate content (grades 8 and up) and is 2.5-3 pages long (13-font). Following each is a list of 8-13 questions along with the answer key, which will help guide your students understanding. How this product will help your students: - Improve their scientific and disciplinary literacy skills - Improve their reading comprehension and scientific knowledge - Give them insights into important scientific concepts - Provide an extension activity for your faster moving/more gifted students How this product will help you: - Allow you to meet the NGSS, TEKS and Common Core Standards - Provide you with a concise introduction to your topic - Provide you with an engaging and easy to leave substitute plan which will keep your students engaged and on task - Prove you a means of measuring your students' literacy skills We don't spend enough time teaching scientific literacy to our students. This is either because we don't have the resources to do so effectively or we don't have the time. However, teaching our students to become scientifically literate is vital if we want them to succeed in life. We need them to know about the world they live in and about the issues they face. Even issues as simple as the common cold are misunderstood and can lead to the misuse of antibacterial drugs eventually rendering them ineffective. It can be used as a tool in your teaching arsenal on a regular basis, an extension activity for your faster learners, left for a substitute in an emergency or planned absence or as an extra bit of information for a topic.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Fracking, Hydraulic, Energy, Gas, Reading
Money Management Life Skills: Why Omar Needs a Bank Account
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In Why Omar Needs a Bank Account, Omar learns what bank accounts can do for him and the importance of protecting his money. The use of this Money Management Life Skills resource will allow students to engage in the following: • Simple and clear explanations of banking terms such as bank account, checking account, savings account, ATM, and bank charges. • The story uses analogies and comparisons with everyday objects to help learners understand concepts. For example, comparing a checking account to a magic wallet and a savings account to a treasure chest. • Includes clear and concise explanations of financial concepts like bank accounts, checking accounts, savings accounts, ATM usage, and responsible money management • Focus on responsible money management, such as keeping track of spending, avoiding overspending, and avoiding bank fees. • The interactive dialog and questions engage learners and reinforce their understanding of the story and the concepts. • The real-world examples, and age-appropriate visual aids, such as illustrations and diagrams , make this conversational story an excellent resource for teaching social narratives. • This social narrative's simple and direct language sets clear expectations, making it ideal for high school students and adults with intellectual disabilities. The story includes seven (7) reading comprehension questions and answers to reinforce and measure the student's understanding of the Money Management Life Skills contained in the story! This life skills story will assist high school students and young adults in developing the necessary independent living skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. This story is designed to be used by special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, ABA therapists, registered behavior technicians (RBT), parents, supported living coaches, and life skills teachers to teach their students valuable life skills. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning, defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. Related Products for Developing Money Management Skills The Value of a Bank Account How to Create a Monthly Budget How to Create a Shopping List How Credit Cards Work Level 1 Grocery Shopping Money Math Level 1 Clothes Shopping Money Math Level 1 Reading Menus Money Math Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Money Management Life Skills Story! It's printable , easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with five (5) pages.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, Independent Living Skills, Autism Resource For Parent , Life Skills Money Math , Special Education Money, Life Skills For Visual Learners, Autism Visual Aid Life Skills, Autism Life Skills Stories, Autism Social Narratives
Craig Venter – Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive PDF incl. H5P
Life Sciences, Science, STEM, History, Social Studies, Biographies, Inventors, Basic Science, Biology, Human Body, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Scientist Craig Venter - Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Version (PDF & H5P) Craig Venter – Sequencing the Human Genome and the Future of Synthetic Biology Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Exercises (PDF + H5P) 🧬🧪 This 45-minute resource introduces students in grades 9–12 to Craig Venter – a biologist and geneticist who played a major role in decoding the human genome and pushing the boundaries of synthetic biology. Most students know that DNA holds our genetic information, but they’re often surprised to learn how recently the full human genome was sequenced – and how intense the race to do so actually was. Venter took a different approach from public research teams and became one of the first to publish a full genome sequence. Later, he even worked on building synthetic cells – raising big questions about what defines life. To explore this complex but highly relevant topic, I’ve put together a compact and structured lesson. It includes an informational text, a fact sheet, quiz questions with answers, and a creative task for pairs. All materials are available in color and black-and-white, plus there’s an H5P version for digital classrooms. What’s included: A student-friendly overview of Craig Venter and the Human Genome Project A fact sheet to help students sort key information Quiz questions with answer key for review or independent work A creative task where students come up with their own questions and exchange them in pairs Available as printable PDF and interactive H5P 💻 Answer key included ✅ I’ve used this material in lessons on genetics, biotechnology, and current developments in biology. It also works well when discussing how science and society interact – for example, when ethical questions arise from new technologies. The flexible format fits both group work and individual tasks. 🚀 Download now and bring the legacy of Craig Venter into your biology lessons today! 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Craig Venter, Human Genome Project
Heart Attack and Stroke - Reading Article - Grade 8 and Up
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Heart Attack and Stroke Reading Comprehension This informative article covers key topics about heart attacks and strokes in an engaging way for students. Suitable for grades 8-12, it tackles literacy and science standards through reading, analysis, and comprehension questions. Students will gain insight into causes, risk factors, symptoms, and responses to these health events. Questions range from knowledge-based to open-ended prompts that develop critical thinking. An answer key is included. Use this accessible resource to introduce a unit , build literacy skills, provide a substitute plan, challenge fast-paced learners, offer extra credit, and measure reading comprehension - whether face-to-face or with distance learning. With no prep, formatting, or printing required, this 3-page article and activities will engage students in scientific literacy and understanding around crucial, real-world health topics.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Heart Attack, Stroke, Oxyygen, Reading, Comprehension
The Dangers of Smoking Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Dangers of Smoking - A Grade 8 and Up Science Reading Article. This resource is suitable for high school students as well as strong middle-school students. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application and open-ended varieties. This resource covers the following topics: - What is smoking? - Why is smoking bad for you? - What is secondhand smoke? - What are the health effects of secondhand smoke? - Lung cancer - What makes smoking so addictive? - E-Cigarettes and vaping? Google Classroom and Distance Learning Ready This resource is perfect for in-class or distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom. Automatically creates a copy of the reading and puts it directly into your Google Drive with a single click. Purchase --> Open --> Click --> Assign to your students The reading also includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version. Having all three options allow you to assign the reading to your students without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It also allows you, as well as your students, to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used. --------------------------------------------------- The Problem You Face - Not having the time to properly teach scientific literacy (disciplinary literacy) or improve your students reading comprehension and analysis skills. The Solution This fully editable, NO PREP reading comprehension article is composed of relevant, applicable and engaging reading activities which can be used to: • introduce your topic • improve your students reading comprehension and scientific literacy skills • improve your students' analysis skills • provide an extension activity to students who move at a faster pace • provide extra credit to students in need • measure your students literacy skills --------------------------------------------------- Please note that the preview file contains THREE complete readings. I’ve made them available so you can fully see how the resource is structured as well as the quality of its writing. This resource will take your students between 50-75 minutes to complete and includes some open-ended questions. An answer key is also included for your reference. ----------------------------------------------- You might also be interested in the following individual reading comprehension articles: Health: • The Common Cold • The Flu • Exercise and its Importance for Health • Stem Cell Therapy: The Future of Medicine? • Concussions • Poliomyelitis - Polio • Smallpox • The Measles • Genetics and Gene Therapy • Heart Diseases • Cancer • The Effects of Caffeine • Down syndrome • HIV/AIDS - Informing the Public and Dispelling the Misconceptions • The Effect of Stress on the Brain • The Effect of Sugar on the Body • Whooping Cough • Asthma and Asthma Attacks • The Immune System • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • The Dangers of Smoking • Parkinson’s Disease • Protective Equipment - Keeping you safe • Fats • Tinnitus – Ringing in the Ears • Cystic Fibrosis • The Effects Of Binge Drinking On Teenagers • Multiple Sclerosis • Painkillers • Diabetes • Radioactivity • Scarring • Allergies • Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Health • The Placebo Effect • The Nervous System Earth and Space: • The Northern and Southern Lights • The Limitations of Space Travel • Why is the Sky Blue? An application of light waves • Stars - The Element Factories of the Universe • Solar and Lunar Eclipses • The Different Types of Clouds • How Weather Works • Natural Disasters • Thunderstorms • Fossils • Geologic Time • Watersheds • Hurricanes • Planets • Phases of Water Energy: • Fossil Fuels • Nuclear Energy: Fission and Fusion • Hydroelectric Energy Production • Solar Energy Production • Wind Energy Production • Renewable Energy Production • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Biofuels - Food or Fuel? • Electric House • Energy Use and Conservation Physics: • Magnets and Electromagnets • Roller Coasters - History, Design, and Function • How Do Boats Float? • Optical Phenomena • The Effects of Everyday Forces • Hydraulics • Hot-Air Balloons • Simple Machines • Automobile Safety • Pneumatics Chemistry: • The Chemistry of Explosions • Plastics: A Marvel Of Innovation • The Chemistry of Paint • Water Softeners and Hard Water • Cleaning up Acid Spills • The Accumulation of Plastic in the Ocean • Chemistry of Cooking • Chemistry of Cosmetics • Blood Analysis and Forensics • Radioactivity • Desalination for Drinking Water • Rust-Proofing Biology: • Fermentation and Food • DNA Paternity Tests • Laser Eye Surgery • Physical Adaptations • Muscle Growth • Genetically Modified Organisms • Mosquitoes And The Diseases They Spread • Twins • GERD and Acid Reflux - A Digestive System Disease • Bats – Misconceptions, Importance, and Facts • Superbugs - The Super Villains of Modern Medicine • Heart Attack and Stroke • Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall Ecology and the Environment: • Invasive Species • Ecosystems • Pesticides • The Importance of Bees • Coral Reef Ecosystems and their Future • Climate Change • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • Oil Spills and Their Consequences • Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification • RuBisCO - Earth's Most Important Protein • Symbiotic relationships between plants and insects • Smog - Its Causes and Dangers • Ocean Acidification • Pollution Control Devices • Tap vs Bottled Water • Predator Prey Relationships • Greenhouse Effect Natural Disasters: • Volcanoes: The Benefits and Devastation • Earthquakes Part 1 • Earthquakes Part 2 • Tsunamis • How the Dinosaurs Died --------------------------------------------- Each summary is rich with age appropriate content (grades 8 and up) and is 2.5-3 pages long (13-font). Following each is a list of 8-13 questions along with the answer key, which will help guide your students understanding. How this product will help your students: - Improve their scientific and disciplinary literacy skills - Improve their reading comprehension and scientific knowledge - Give them insights into important scientific concepts - Provide an extension activity for your faster moving/more gifted students How this product will help you: - Allow you to meet the NGSS, TEKS and Common Core Standards - Provide you with a concise introduction to your topic - Provide you with an engaging and easy to leave substitute plan which will keep your students engaged and on task - Prove you a means of measuring your students' literacy skills We don't spend enough time teaching scientific literacy to our students. This is either because we don't have the resources to do so effectively or we don't have the time. However, teaching our students to become scientifically literate is vital if we want them to succeed in life. We need them to know about the world they live in and about the issues they face. Even issues as simple as the common cold are misunderstood and can lead to the misuse of antibacterial drugs eventually rendering them ineffective. It can be used as a tool in your teaching arsenal on a regular basis, an extension activity for your faster learners, left for a substitute in an emergency or planned absence or as an extra bit of information for a topic. ***************************** For free resources, useful teaching tips, and tools, please visit my blog - TeachScienceWithFergy.com If you have any questions please feel free to send me an email - devon@teachwithfergy.com
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Smoking, Arsenic, Cigarettes, Reading, Comprehension
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Beethoven
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: World, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Ludwig van Beethoven Research Project This 6-page resource guides students through researching and writing an informative essay on Ludwig van Beethoven's life and achievements. Students begin by gathering facts and citing sources on a structured 2-page worksheet. An outlining tool then scaffolds drafting a 5-paragraph essay that summarizes their research. Finally, a rubric tied to Common Core ELA standards aids assessment. Use the full lesson or assign individual components like the research worksheet for a customizable sub plan. Applicable for grades 8-11, this project develops skills in research, note-taking, outlining, writing, citing sources, and peer review. Subjects covered include music history and composition while meeting ELA informational writing standards. Modify the included Google Sheet rubric or use the provided print-ready PDF.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Nikola Tesla
Social Studies, History, History: World, Science, Technology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
There are few inventors and scientist more significant to the modern world than Nikola Tesla. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the enigmatic and ingenious electrical engineer with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Nikola Tesla fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Nikola Tesla essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Nikola Tesla biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Nikola Tesla notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Nikola Tesla
Crash Course Sociology Episode Worksheet | 12 - How We Got Here
Social Studies, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Sociology Episode 12 Worksheet: How We Got Here This 2-page worksheet accompanies the Crash Course Sociology video "How We Got Here" and has 15 questions for students to answer while watching the 11-minute video. The link to the video is included at the top of the worksheet for easy access. An answer key is also provided so students can check their own work. This worksheet on the origins and history of sociology as a field of study can be used as an in-class activity for individuals or groups. Students can watch the video and complete the worksheet together in class, allowing the engaging visuals to facilitate discussion. It also works well as a homework assignment for students to watch the video and complete questions independently. Repeated viewings will help students solidify their learning. I hope this resource sparks an interest in sociology and its real-world applications that high school students can relate to. Please see my store for more sociology resources like lecture slides and activities.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Sociology Theories, Crash Course Videos, Crash Course Worksheets, Comprehension Questions, Society, Societal Norms
Money Management Life Skills: The Value of a Bank Account
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Finance, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Value of Having a Bank Account is a step-by-step special education life skills activity designed to instruct high school students on utilizing savings accounts, checking accounts, and debit cards. When using this Money Management Life Skills resource, students can actively participate in the following: • Understanding the importance of storing money in a bank account. • Recognizing the diverse functions of checking accounts. • Receiving guidance on how to maintain a balanced checking account. • Learning how to use a checking account to cover daily living expenses. • Discovering the benefits of using a savings account for future purchases. • Appreciating the convenience offered by debit cards for accessing funds. There are a total of 26 reading comprehension questions in this resource! This activity will assist high school students in developing the necessary life skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. A great place to use this handout is in special education classes or one-to-one settings, such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. High school students working on independent living would benefit significantly from this activity for defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning. Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Money Management Life Skills Activity! This activity contains step-by-step instructions, questions, and answers that reinforce learning, age-appropriate graphics, real-world examples, and ideas for implementation. This is the perfect special education activity for grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, and autism life skill centers . This special education life skills handout was designed to assist teens and adults with difficulties developing independent living skills. It's a printable, easy-to-use activity ready to hand out! Related Products for Managing Personal Finances How to Create a Monthly Budget How to Create a Shopping List How Credit Cards Work How to Read a Basic Pay Stub A PDF with 9 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills, Special Education, Independent Living Skills, Autism Resource For Parent , IEP Goal Oriented Skills, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Occupational Therapy Money Management Activities, Life Skills Money Management
Note-Taking & Analysis Worksheets for ANY Novel
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Watch your students analyze any choice novel through this resource's carefully scaffolded note-taking worksheets, which provide structured guidance for students during assigned or chosen readings. Simply distribute these worksheets and witness your students literary analysis abilities explode! Independent learning is the goal of every teacher and parent, and this resource pushes students into in-depth learning and literary analysis without educators or parents having to complete any direct instruction. All you have to do is provide students the opportunity to find a book they'll enjoy, print out this worksheet, and let them discover the joy of thinking and analyzing their favorite book on their own. This is a whole reading curriculum in one download! Give your students a book, give them this handout, and watch them grow and learn! The pages of this 4-pageg worksheet include: - Book basics to get students started - A cast of characters list with space for description and multiple-choice selections - A narrative arc map section (ideal for visual learners) - A protagonist vs. antagonist chart - An "important quote list" section - A plot summary and theme section - A readers response section that allows students to connect the work to their own lives and favorite stories Designed to cultivate critical thinkers and lifelong readers, this resource offers an engaging framework that guides students through the analysis of any book with a narrative arc. Immerse them in the captivating world of plot and setting, unravel deeper meanings, contemplate the appropriate audience, and evaluate the impact of the book. Discover the power of this resource in unlocking students' potential as astute readers and critical thinkers. Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 7 through 12. This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. This resource contains 4 pages.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Analysis, Literature, Notetaking