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Single vs Dual Income Budget: High School Financial Literacy Budgeting
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Money, Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets, Projects, Activities
This high school financial literacy project lets your students tackle a real-world budgeting decision families make: should both parents work, or should one stay home to do childcare? Students will use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills as they work with these realistic budgets (single income budget vs dual income budget). This task can show your students in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade how financial literacy and math skills can be incredibly useful in everyday life! How to Use: Print five pages for each student. Go through the first page together and introduce the family in the simulation. Students use the income and income tax information to calculate the net income. Give students time to add up the monthly expenses in each budget (single-income vs dual-income). Discuss what expenses change when both parents work and if those seem reasonable or not. Have students complete the calculations to compare the two budgets on the fourth page. NOTE: In this simulation, there is almost no difference in money left over if both parents work since the extra income is used to pay for childcare, a second car, a cleaner, etc. That does not mean this is always the case! Use the prompts on the fifth page to have a class discussion about this topic. Then, students write their final opinion in a paragraph to sum up their learning. They may have ideas for how to change this budget or scenario to make having both parents work be more financially beneficial. I have included blank spreadsheets as well if you want your students to create their own budgets using salaries and expenses from your geographical area. What’s Included: 9-Page PDF: Ready to Print and Use! Teacher Instructions Introduction to Kat and Alex and their family Single-Income Budget Spreadsheet (with expenses included) Dual-Income Budget Spreadsheet (with expenses included) Comparison of the Budgets Worksheet Reflection (with discussion prompts) Two Blank Budget Spreadsheets (single and dual income) Complete Answer Key Grades to Use With: Grades 9-12 General Studies or Grades 11-12 Special Ed Family and Consumer Sciences/Family Studies Life Skills Applied Math or Consumer Math Career and Personal Planning Financial Literacy Math Skills Required: Only intermediate math skills are required to complete this project: Adding & subtracting money amounts to the hundred thousands (salaries) Dividing by 12 to find monthly amounts (with decimals) An understanding of integers
Author Grace Under Pressure
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Tags Financial Literacy, High School Financial Literacy, Budget, Budgeting, Financial Literacy Project, High School Financial Literacy Project, Two Income, Single Income, Comparing Budgets
Comprehension Passage Sub Plan for 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th Grades
Reading, ELA, Reading Comprehension, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Assessments, Teacher Tools
Reading Comprehension Passage Sub Plan – Exploring Vietnam for High School Exploring Vietnam This resource will introduce students to Vietnam’s history, culture, geography, and famous landmarks. It’s perfect for reading comprehension practice, assessments, or sub plans. What’s included? An informative reading passage about Vietnam’s history, culture, and landmarks 30 questions that check understanding, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills An answer key for easy grading A marking scheme (grading scale) for clear scoring guidance Usefulness and features of this resource: Engaging text suitable for middle and high school students Questions that develop comprehension and analytical skills Great for ESL/EFL learners needing exposure to informational text Versatile for assessments, homework, or classroom activities How to use this resource? As a stand-alone reading activity A reliable sub plan for grades 8 - 12 Starting point for research projects on Vietnam Team teaching or cross-cultural studies Benefits of using this resource: Teachers and tutors: Easy to assess comprehension skills of students Students will learn about Vietnam while practicing reading and critical thinking This resources is also suitable for Classrooms, homeschooling, or independent study reading comprehension, Vietnam, history, culture, landmarks, educational resource, teaching tool, ELA, assessment, lesson plan, unseen passage, ESL, EFL, high school English, middle school English, comprehension passage, English teacher Perfect for: Grades 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; ESL/EFL classes; World Studies; English Language Arts
Author FlashKart
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Tags Reading, Reading Comprehension, Sub Plan, Highschool, Middle School, English Language Arts, Vietnam, Reading Skills, Sub Plans, Unseen Passage
Energy Use and Conservation Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Physics, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Energy Use and Conservation Reading Comprehension Article This informative science article teaches high school and advanced middle school students about energy conservation. The reading covers topics like what energy conservation is, how to save energy through behavior and technology, energy labels , and smart meters. Students then apply their knowledge by answering reading comprehension questions about the article. Question types include knowledge, thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended questions. This engaging 50-75 minute literacy-based science activity works for whole group, small group, or independent practice. It's perfect for in-class learning or distance learning via Google Classroom since editable Word, PDF, and Drive formats are included. The reading comprehension article strengthens science knowledge and literacy skills. An answer key is also provided.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Energy Use, Conservation, Physics, Reading, Comprehension
Parkinson’s Disease - Science Reading Article - Grade 8 and Up
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Parkinson's Disease Reading Comprehension - Grade 8+ This informative science article teaches students in grades 8 and up about Parkinson's disease - its symptoms, causes, treatments, and facts. The reading is accompanied by critical thinking questions that develop scientific literacy, reading comprehension, and analysis skills. As a time-saving teaching resource, this engaging substitute plan facilitates differentiated instruction. Students read the article independently and answer knowledge-based, evaluative, and open-ended questions. Then, class discussion facilitates the application of concepts. This activity takes 50-75 minutes and integrates smoothly with Google Classroom through multiple file type options. Overall, this well-researched reading fosters disciplinary literacy and boosts comprehension. Through insightful facts and perspectives, students gain a nuanced understanding of Parkinson’s while strengthening analysis abilities.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Parkinson, Disease, Reading, Comprehension, Human Body
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets - Durian
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Workbooks
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets - Durian This ESL - EFL Teaching Resource on "Durian" (3 PDF Worksheets Slides - Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity) can be ideal to improve Language skills in English. Ideal students for this ESL EFL TESOL Reading + Writing Activity are Foreign Students at middle and High School (7th - 12th Grade; teens) . Newcomers or any ESL Learner is also more than suitable for this ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English as a Second or Foreign Language) Activity on "Durian" (fruit in Southeast Asia - origins and cultivation + description + taste and smell + legacy). This Teaching Educational Resource Product can also be ideal for ESL EFL TESOL Centers worldwide or any English second language tutor. Intermediate Advanced English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) learners are suitable for this ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL Teaching Resource on "Durian" (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) In this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on "Durian" (fruit in Southeast Asia - origins and cultivation + description + taste and smell + legacy), the following ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) activities are included: 1 text on "Durian" (fruit in Southeast Asia - origins and cultivation + description + taste and smell + legacy) 26 Comprehension Questions related to the previous text on "Durian" (with related space where students can answer to this text's comprehension questions) 3 essay prompts for a writing activity on "Durian" (writing an essay on whether you have tried a durian or not and whether you liked it or not and whether you would ever like it + writing an essay on another food which is known to be devisive for its smell and taste; describing it and comparing it to durian) This ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL ( English Second or Foreign Language ) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity (essay prompts) on "Durian" (fruit in Southeast Asia - origins and cultivation + description + taste and smell + legacy) is great for Intermediate Advanced English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL - TESOL - TEFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "Durian" (fruit in Southeast Asia - origins and cultivation + description + taste and smell + legacy) aims to train and Reading Comprehension + Writing Skills. "Learning with Alan" is a teaching resources store that aims to provide high quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) teachers, tutors and educators. It aims to support teachers, educators, and tutors in both online and offline environments, helping them achieve their teaching goals while creating a fun, stimulating atmosphere for learning English. Always remember: learning is fun, and so is English! If you want to find more ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL ( English Second or Foreign Language ) Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
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Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Reading Comprehension, Fruits, Durian, Southeast Asia, Activity, Printable, Worksheets
Sales Tax Worksheet: Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Percent Math
Life Studies, Home Economics, Finance, Percentages, Math, Decimals, Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This one-page worksheet is a quick and easy personal financial literacy and life skills lesson for your students who are in grades 6 and up. Make sure your students will understand what sales taxes are, what they are applied to, how to calculate them, and what the sales tax is in their local area. This is the kind of math and life skills learning that students will actually use for years to come. This lesson introduces your class to: The definition of sales tax. A variety of worldwide rates (that range from 0 – 25%) in places in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Which goods and services are exempt from sales taxes. Then, seven practice math questions are included for students to try calculating sales tax themselves. They could use a calculator, a variety of mental math strategies, or complete the questions by hand using percentages written as decimals. Finally, students are asked to research the local sales tax percentage in their local area. This lesson goes well with other personal financial literacy activities in my store: Taxes, Tips, Sales: This lesson teaches students three mental math or calculating strategies for figuring out applied percentages when faced with taxes, tips, and sale prices. Inflation This handout and worksheet teaches students what inflation is, how it is measured, how it varies, and why it matters. Then they can complete sample math questions about inflation using percentages. Renting vs Buying a Home This is one of my most popular lessons. It teaches students about the unrecovered costs that occur for both renting and buying homes and helps them calculate which might be a better deal in their local area. Income Tax Teach your students how to complete their income taxes in both Canada or the US. This comprehensive lesson includes definitions and information, three sample tax profiles, and a complete and simplified income tax form that high school students can easily complete!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Sales Tax, Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Applied Math, Real World Math, Taxes, Tax Worksheet, Percent Worksheet, Family Consumer Sciences, Personal Finance
Use Better Vocabulary In Your Writing: said (EFL Work Pack) 8+
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Use Better Vocabulary In Your Writing: said (EFL Work Pack) 8+ 'Use Better Vocabulary In Your Writing: said (EFL Work Pack) 8+' is a crucial resource conceived for aiding students aged 8 and above, who are not native English speakers. It delineates a path towards achieving an intermediary proficiency in written English. Fun Learning Approach The notable aspect of this work pack is the enthralling character 'the alien Zoggy'. This intriguing personality transforms a standard learning session into an engaging, interactive experience benefiting learners of all ages. Holistic Language Improvement The resource provides comprehensive assistance to surmount common challenges encountered by non-native speakers: Deducing idioms and colloquial phrases widely used by fluent speakers Determining correct preposition usage after verbs Composing formal letters in the standard English format Amply expanding vocabulary pool Additionally, each pack focuses on enhancing grammar—an essential facet of mastering any language. Our exhaustive range enriches writing skills and facilitates effective verbal communication. Incorporating This Resource Into Lesson Plans Teachers can seamlessly integrate this helpful tool into regular lessons, homework assignments or weekly supplementary classes—steering EFL students towards mastering written English vocabulary. Particularly training them to replace banal words with linguistically rich alternatives is rewarding progress. Availability & Suitability This tool comes as PDF downloadable software under the Category: Language Arts endorsing ESL education. While it's most appropriate for Grade 4 through Grade12 scholars, there are no rigid grade prerequisites making it equally effective across variable levels of ESL education.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Vocabulary Improvement, Written English, Language Skills, EFL Students, Instructional Material
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Mark Twain
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Mark Twain has been called "the first American writer," and it's easy to see why after exploring his life and works. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer, and many other classics, 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 Mark Twain 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 Mark Twain 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 Mark Twain 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 Mark Twain 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, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining
High School Financial Literacy: How to Pick a Credit Card Worksheets
Finance, Life Studies, Home Economics, Life Skills, Special Resources, Math, Money, Decimals, Percentages, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Word Problems
This engaging high school personal financial literacy lesson will teach your students helpful life skills, and it will let them practice using their knowledge of percentages in real life scenarios. They will learn all about credit cards: interest rates, the annual fees, credit card perks, and credit limits. How to Use: 1. Use the handout page to start the lesson with your class: teach the credit card vocabulary and information that is included. 2. Show your students the 3 sample credit cards which are listed. Let your students go over the second page while in small groups. This way they can discuss all of the benefits and drawbacks of each card. 3. Students will then calculate the perks that each credit card offers on page three. They will use percentage, decimal, and ratio & rate math skills. 4. On their own, each student can choose which one of the three credit cards they would apply for. They should use justifications from the card’s features along with their personal financial habits. 5. Students can work on the fourth page of credit card word problems for homework or in class. They will practice calculating interest payments for their credit card (if the entire balance is NOT paid off) using decimal, percent, and division math skills. 6. This lesson could be a thought-provoking discussion prompt too. Let your students talk about why credit cards can be helpful and risky based on the included scenarios. 7. A complete Answer Key is included to make marking easy. What's Included: Six Page PDF: Ready to Print and Use - Teacher Instructions - Handout: Credit Card Vocabulary and Information - Handout: Three Realistic Credit Cards - 2-Page Student Worksheet (math word problems and pick a card) - Answer Key Math Skills Required: Students must have some grade 6 and 7 math skills: decimal operations, percentages, ratios, and rates.
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Financial Literacy, Personal Finance, Financial Literacy Worksheets, Credit Card, How To Choose A Credit Card, Credit Card Worksheet, Life Skills, Finance, Budget
Natural Disasters Reading Comprehension Article - Grade 8 and Up
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Natural Disasters Reading Comprehension Article engages students in scientific literacy. This resource teaches key concepts about natural disasters through a research-based informational text and comprehension questions. Students will learn how natural disasters form, the different categories like geological and meteorological, and examples like earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, and more. Questions target reading skills and content knowledge. This article integrates easily into Google Classroom or works for in-person activities. Use it to introduce a unit on natural disasters, as a substitute lesson plan, or for individual practice Differentiation opportunities allow for flexible implementation for diverse learners or class periods. The engaging content and variety of questions support next generation science standards and develop analysis abilities, content knowledge, and reading skills. This versatile resource saves teachers' time while meeting key literacy goals.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Natural, Disasters, Weather, Reading, Comprehension
Deepfake & Misinformation Detection
Science, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, STEM, Resources for Teachers, Research, Classroom Management, Community Building, ELA, Homeschool Curriculum, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Worksheets, Word Searches, Writing Prompts, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Deepfake & Misinformation Detection: A Complete High School Unit for Media Literacy & Critical Thinking Prepare your students for the complexities of the digital world with this comprehensive, no-prep curriculum unit on Deepfake and Misinformation Detection. In an age where AI-generated content can blur the lines between reality and fiction, this resource is not just relevant—it's essential. Designed for high school students (Grades 9-12), this 36-page unit transforms learners from passive media consumers into sharp, forensic analysts. Using the powerful "Detect, Deconstruct, Defend" methodology, students will gain the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate the modern information ecosystem, making it a perfect fit for Social Studies, Civics, ELA, Journalism, Psychology, and Media Literacy classes. What's Included in This Rigorous Unit? Part 1: In-Depth Instructional Text (10 pages): A detailed guide covering the core concepts, including the "anatomy of synthetic media," the psychology of viral misinformation, forensic detection techniques (visual and auditory), and the societal impact, such as the "Liar's Dividend." Each chapter includes a "Theory Assessment" comprehension check. Part 2: Student Workbook (11 pages): Ten challenging, high-level worksheets that go beyond simple recall. Students will analyze complex scenarios related to: Electoral Interference & Democratic Integrity Financial Markets & Fabricated Panics The Psychology of Belief & Cognitive Biases Geopolitical Tensions & Synthetic Escalation Voice Cloning, Metadata Forensics, and more! Part 3: Teacher Resources (15 pages): Everything you need to implement this lesson seamlessly! Visual Aids: High-resolution diagrams and flowcharts perfect for handouts or presentations, illustrating the Disinformation Ecosystem, Forensic Analysis Protocol, and the Amplification Cycle. Teacher Implementation Guide: A complete guide with pedagogical philosophy, pacing strategies, discussion prompts, and best practices for navigating sensitive topics in the classroom. Comprehensive Answer Key: A full answer key for all comprehension checks and student workbook exercises, including detailed explanations for scenario-based questions. Empower your students with the 21st-century skills they desperately need. This turnkey resource will challenge them to think critically, analyze evidence, and become responsible, informed digital citizens. Keywords: Media Literacy, Deepfake, Misinformation, Disinformation, AI, Critical Thinking, Digital Citizenship, High School, Social Studies, ELA, Civics, Journalism, Fake News, Source Verification, SIFT, No-Prep, Print-and-Go, Google Classroom, Digital Resource, Worksheets. Why Parents/Schools Love It: Prepares Students for the Real World: This curriculum directly addresses one of the most significant challenges of the 21st century, equipping students with practical, lifelong skills to navigate a world filled with AI and misinformation. Fosters Elite Critical Thinking: It goes beyond memorization, teaching a sophisticated forensic framework ("Detect, Deconstruct, Defend") that students can apply to any media they encounter, strengthening their analytical and reasoning abilities. Comprehensive & No-Prep: This is a complete, turnkey unit. It saves teachers dozens of hours of research and preparation with its ready-to-use instructional texts, worksheets, visual aids, and a full answer key. Highly Engaging & Relevant Content: The use of thrilling, real-world scenarios—from electoral crises and financial panics to geopolitical espionage—makes the content incredibly engaging and relevant to teenagers' lives. Target Audience: Which Classes/Students to Target Based on the advanced vocabulary (e.g., epistemology, specular highlights, cognitive dissonance), the complexity of the topics, and the explicit mention in the teacher resources, target: Primary Target: High School Students (Grades 10, 11, 12) . While the guide says Grades 8-12, the content is most appropriate for older, more mature high school students. Advanced/Honors Classes: This curriculum is perfect for AP (Advanced Placement) , IB (International Baccalaureate) , or Honors level courses due to its rigor and analytical depth. Specific Subject Areas: Social Studies / Civics / Government: Essential for units on elections, political polarization, modern warfare, and the role of media in democracy. Media Literacy / Digital Citizenship: This is a cornerstone resource for any such course. English Language Arts (ELA): Excellent for units on argumentation, rhetoric, non-fiction analysis, and understanding modern forms of text. Journalism: A must-have for teaching ethics, source verification, and the challenges facing modern news. Psychology: Perfect for exploring cognitive biases, confirmation bias, groupthink, and the psychology of belief. Economics: The sections on fabricated financial panics and market manipulation are directly relevant. Computer Science / Technology Ethics: Fits perfectly into discussions on the societal impact of artificial intelligence. Copyright/Terms of Use: This Book was copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. This resource is for personal and single classroom use only. You may not alter, redistribute, or sell any part of this resource. In other words, you may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded. If you want to share this resource with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses from Teachsimple. Thank you for respecting these terms of use. This product is happily brought to you by Syed Hammad Rizvi
Author Creative Book Store
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Tags MediaLiteracy, Deepfake, Misinformation, Disinformation, FakeNews, AIinEducation, ArtificialIntelligence, DigitalLiteracy, AIEthics, DigitalDeception
Safety Life Skills: Jasmine Learn About Tracking Allergies
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Within the instructional narrative, "Jasmine Learn About Tracking Allergies," Jackson imparts valuable lessons to Jasmine regarding allergy monitoring and comprehension. This Safety Life Skills tool offers students the opportunity to: • Compose a comprehensive allergy list featuring vital details like allergy name, symptoms, severity, occurrence date, prescribed medications, triggers, and preventive measures. • Delve into a narrative written in uncomplicated, lucid language, covering prevalent allergens, allergy indications, and environmental instigators. • Utilize this life skills narrative as a catalyst for dialogue concerning medical particulars. • Participate in interactive dialogues and inquiries, enhancing learners' grasp of the storyline and its underlying concepts. • Benefit from real-life scenarios and age-appropriate visual aids such as illustrations and diagrams , enriching this conversational tale and rendering it a valuable resource for teaching social narratives. • Access a social narrative characterized by its straightforward and unambiguous language, catering to the needs of high school students and adults grappling with intellectual disabilities. The story includes seven (7) reading comprehension questions and answers to reinforce and measure the student's understanding of the Safety 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 Independent Living Skills How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Medication List How to Create a Supplement List Understanding and Tracking Allergies How to Read a Prescription Label How to Create a Strong Password What to do When the Doorbell Rings Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Safety Life Skills Story! It's printable , easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with six(6) pages.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, Independent Living Skills, Summer Life Skills Activities, Functional Self-Care Resources, Autism Reading Comprehension, Autism Safety Resources, Interactive Safety Lessons, Autism Visual Aid Life Skills, Autism Life Skills Stories, Autism Social Narratives, Jasmine Allergy Symptoms, Jasmine Allergy
Use Better Vocabulary In Your Writing: see (EFL Work Pack) 8+
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Use Better Vocabulary In Your Writing: see (EFL Work Pack) 8+ This is a crucial resource for educators who want to enrich the English language skills of their students, particularly those studying English as a Second Language (ESL). This language arts tool combines instruction and practice in an effective way for intermediaries desiring to enhance their written English capabilities. The EFL Work Pack captivates learners by introducing 'Zoggy', a unique comic character. The inclusion of this humorous guide keeps the learning process enjoyable from kids aged eight up until adult learners. It does not solely make studying sessions fun but also promotes better knowledge retention. Main Features The pack covers various areas designed purposefully to improve all aspects of proficiency in the English language. It helps students understand everyday idioms and conversational phrases commonly used by fluent speakers – components that are often confusing for non-native speakers. The pack provides accurate ways of correctly using prepositions after verbs, contributing to grammatical accuracy. Writing Skills Development: In enhancing writing abilities, this EFL kit demonstrates suitable methods for structuring formal letters – an essential skill needed in both professional or academic settings. To promote creativity while building the knowledge base, it encourages pupils to look for vibrant alternatives to common bland words frequently seen in writings. Focused Grammar Improvement: The task gets simpler with this educational asset's strategic approach targeting grammar enhancement via pertinent exercises following detailed tuition pages. "Students can expect substantial progress from consistently working through each part," , making them more confident communicators. The EFL Work Pack 8+ is downloadable as a PDF-type file appropriate not only for self-study but also advantageous for group activities such as target-oriented workshops or foundational assignments.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags English Vocabulary, ESL, Language Arts, Idioms, Writing Skills
Literary Devices Creative Writing Worksheets
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crafting literature is hard, and these short literary devices worksheets allow students to explore the individual components of good creative writing before they begin drafting their own original work. Included in this packet are 3 unique worksheets, each based around a key literary device (Details, Diction, and Tone). In these individual assignments, students will learn about each literary device, see examples of them, and get a straightforward task that will build on their learning and prepare them for their own original writing. Simple, engaging, and a great building block to the development of sound creative writing skills, these activities naturally build towards our Song Lesson activities and Literary Devices: Creative Writing Workshop products - links below. Administering and guiding your students through these three dynamic and fun worksheets could not be easier! Simply figure out when you desire to teach each of the three literary devices and hand out the corresponding worksheet. The directions, expert scaffolding, and your students creativity will take care of the rest! This packet of worksheets includes: - An activity that addresses the literary device of DETAILS and then asks students to complete several prompted multiple choice and short answer activities - Another activity that addresses the literary device of DICTION and then asks students to complete several prompted multiple choice and short answer activities - A third activity that addresses the literary device of TONE and then asks students to complete several prompted multiple choice and short answer activities Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 6 through 12. The included activities are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3 and 5). This resource is provided in print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF files and PowerPoint Show files. This resource contains 7 pages.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Literary Devices, Worksheets, Creative Writing, Pre-writing
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Miles Davis
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Trumpeter Miles Davis Research Organizer & Essay Assignment This engaging 6-page teaching resource provides students the opportunity to research the life of legendary jazz musician Miles Davis through guided note-taking and outlining worksheets. It builds to a final 5-paragraph essay that can be peer reviewed and assessed using the included grading rubric. The step-by-step materials make assigning and assessing student work easy. Students will conduct research, take notes, create an outline , write a draft, peer review, and submit a final copy. Background information establishes context about Miles Davis so students can dive right into research. The resource works well for whole class or individual assignments in grades 8-11. This complete research project facilitates key research, writing, revision, and citation skills tied to ELA standards. Students will enjoy learning about an iconic musician while developing critical proficiencies. Editable versions provided.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
ESL Novel Study Worksheets - Peter & Wendy - J.M Barrie
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Literature, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Novel Studies
ESL Novel Study Worksheets - Peter & Wendy - J.M Barrie This ESL - EFL - TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) teaching resource is a comprehensive novel study worksheet activity (2 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) focused on the novel "Peter & Wendy" (1911 fantasy children book - J. M. Barrie). This Novel Study worksheets on "Peter & Wendy" (1911 fantasy children book - J. M. Barrie) is tailored for middle and high school ESL students (7th – 12th grade) and provide a variety of thought provoking and language building activities. Whether you're teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), or in a TESOL context, this resource is classroom-ready and easy to use. Within this ESL Novel Study on "Peter & Wendy - J. M Barrie" (2 printable PDF worksheets pages), English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) teachers can find the following activities: General information activity (author, genre, publishing date) Vocabulary building section – new words from the novel 1 Story timeline Personal reflection on a favorite chapter Student novel review and rating Creative writing task : pretending being a character you personally liked and writing 3 diary pages for 3 scenes as if you were this character This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL) Novel Study Activity Worksheets on the "Peter & Wendy" (1911 fantasy children book - J. M. Barrie) can be ideal for learners from 7th grade to 12th grade to study this Novel (middle school + High School Students + Adult learners + University Students) ESL with Alan is a high-quality ESL teaching resources that inspire both teachers and students. Our goal is to make learning English fun, interactive, and meaningful. Discover more English Second or Foreign Language activities by visiting our store – because learning English should always be fun! If you want to browse more of my English Language and Literature Novel Study Activity Teaching Resources, click here ESL with Alan!
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Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Novel Study, Worksheets, Peter Pan, Activity, Writing Activity, Pritable, Children
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Elon Musk
Social Studies, History, History: World, Science, Technology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
It's hard to imagine a more fascinating twenty-first century figure than billionaire Elon Musk. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the businessman and Tesla founder 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 Elon Musk 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: - An Elon Musk 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) - An Elon Musk 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 Elon Musk 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, Elon Musk
Career Readiness Skills: Earnings and Deductions on Jasmine’s Pay Stub
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Finance, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In the life skills story Earnings and Deductions on Jasmine’s Pay Stub, Jasmine learns how to interpret the information on her pay stub. The use of this Career Readiness Skills resource will allow students to engage in: • This life skills story is an excellent conversation starter for discussing employment-related skills. • The story uses simple and clear language to explain the different sections on a pay stub, including employee information, pay period dates, earnings, and deductions. • The story covers various deductions, including federal income tax, FICA, Medicare tax, and insurance. • The story aims to teach financial literacy by explaining how earnings and deductions affect net pay. • 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 Career Readiness 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 Independent Living Skills 25 Tips for a Successful First Day at Work How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Write Your First Resume How to Prepare for a Job Interview How to Read a Basic Pay Stub Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Career Readiness Skills Story! It's printable , easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with six (6) pages.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, Summer Life Skills Activities, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Resource For Job Coaches , Personal Finance Life Skills, Employment Related For High School Students, Career Exploration For High School Students, Job Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Autism Social Narratives
Understanding Credit Scores & Compound Interest
Research, Math, Money, Statistics, STEM, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Community Building, Order Of Operations, Number Lines, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Worksheets, Word Searches, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Are your students prepared to tackle the intricate financial challenges that will face them in the future? Don't stop at checkbook balancing; equip them with skills that would prepare them for financial success. This complete financial literacy curriculum - "Understanding Credit Scores & Compound Interest: The Invisible Architecture of Modern Wealth" - is an engaging and ready-to-use module aimed at turning high school students into active financial participants. More than just a vocabulary lesson, this module delves into two of the most powerful driving forces of economic mobility - the FICO score and compound interest. Students will be presented with rich data, real-life examples, and challenging tasks during this learning experience. What This 42-Page Comprehensive Guide Contains: Part 1: Basic Principles (11 Pages): Detailed authorial chapters that convert complicated ideas into simple and interesting teachings. Chapter 1: The Credit Score Structure: Five fundamental aspects of FICO score, credit usage, and the actual effect of the credit score. Chapter 2: The Concept of Compound Interest: Formula for growth, the 72 rules, and the major difference between annual percentage rate and annual percentage yield. Chapter 3: The Link Between Credit and Interest: Examples of the impressive monetary losses connected with low credit score. Chapter 4: Practical Wealth Building and Debt Reduction: Effective tools such as utilizing the grace period, "Authorized User" loophole, and avoiding the minimum payment استراتيجية. Part 2: Students’ Manual (19 Pages): 10 worksheets intended for learning and application of the information. Great material for individual work, team discussions, or assignments. Includes all types of calculations, tasks for analysis of the examples, and prompts for critical thinking on various subjects such as going into the debt (avalanche vs. snowball) and making credit from scratch, the real cost of low payments, and the concluding assignment where the students develop their ten-year financial plan. Part 3: Instructor Materials (12 Pages): Everything you require for the successful execution of this unit and time savings in preparing. 3 Visual Representations created by Professionals: Excellent graphics that show the FICO scoring model, the compound interest exponential curve, and the credit and debt cycle. 5-Day Implementation Guide for Teachers: A complete teaching manual with pacing, goals and objectives, topics for discussions, and educational methods. Extensive Answer Key: A complete answer key which has answers to all 10 worksheets, values and sample answers for analytical queries. Why Are Students and Educators Fond of This Curriculum? Equips with Marketing Skills needed in Real Life: This course goes beyond theory providing such knowledge of finance that will help the youth not to end up in debts and be able to make good use of all financial opportunities. Excellent and Interesting Academic Experience: The course understands the importance of financial education as an academic field. The serious approach, case studies, and difficult tasks make students think rather than memorize word for word. Provides a Ready-to-Use Solution: It is an easily accessible program to deal with. The 5-day teacher's manual to the course is accompanied by the visual aids and answer key enabling teachers to save lots of time. Gives Students a Strong Life Start: It is not just an exam, but a step to a successful future life giving students understanding of how to earn money, manage income and build up a good credit score. Target Audience: According to the complex vocabulary, mathematical concepts (compound interest formula), and real-life examples (college students, first cars, retirement planning), the main audience is: Primary Audience: High School Students (Grades 11-12). Subjects this lesson will be well suited for: Personal Finance, Economics, Life Skills, Consumer Math, Business, and any teacher like to include practical real-life knowledge to his classes. Secondary Audience: Freshmen or Homeschooling co-ops learning practical life skills. This content has been copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. This content can only be used for personal use and single classroom purposes. This content should not be modified, duplicated, or sold. To clarify further, this content can never be posted on the internet for public access. In case you would like to share this content with your colleagues, kindly purchase more licenses from Teachsimple.
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Tags FinancialLiteracy, PersonalFinance, CompoundInterest, CreditScore, FICOscore, WealthBuilding, FinancialEducation, Investing101, DebtFreeJourney, MoneyManagement
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Albert Einstein
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: Europe, Science, Physics, Research, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Albert Einstein Guide students to research the renowned physicist Albert Einstein with this complete 6-page resource. Students begin by gathering facts and citing quality sources on a provided worksheet. Next, they use their research to draft a 5-paragraph essay, following clear instructions and tips. A peer review checklist and grading rubric aligned to Common Core ELA standards support the drafting process. Whether used as a full research project or individual activities, these materials scaffold the research and writing process step-by-step. The organizer builds notetaking skills; the outline structures the essay format; the checklist facilitates peer review; and the rubric assesses the final product. Suitable for grades 8-11, this resource develops key research, writing, revision, and assessment skills. Edit the rubric as needed with the included Google Sheet file.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Research, Essay, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: William Faulkner
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
William Faulkner Research and Essay Assignment Dive deeper into the renowned work of author William Faulkner with this complete 6-page secondary ELA resource on researching and essay writing. Students start by gathering facts and citing quality sources on Faulkner's background using the provided 2-page handout. Next, they organize their notes using the essay outline to build a draft addressing essay requirements. Finally, students self and peer review using the checklist before handing in their 5-paragraph research essay on Faulkner, which is assessed with the included rubric. This carefully scaffolded resource can be implemented as a full lesson or activity on research skills and literary analysis. Appropriate for grades 8-12, it includes color and B&W teacher copies, an editable rubric, and is designed for whole class, small group, or independent work.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Water Purification Filter Engineering Specs
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Geology, Life Sciences, Human Body, Nature & Plants, Technology, Engineering, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Worksheets, Word Searches, Writing Prompts, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Transform your science class into a real-world engineering challenge with this comprehensive, hands-on STEM project! This all-inclusive resource guides students through the process of designing, blueprinting, building, and testing a functional DIY survival water filter using sand, charcoal, and gravel. Perfect for engaging middle school and high school students in Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Environmental Science, this project-based learning (PBL) unit makes abstract scientific principles tangible and exciting. Students will move beyond theory to apply concepts like mechanical filtration, chemical adsorption, fluid dynamics, and the engineering design process to solve a critical survival problem. This No-Prep/Low-Prep Resource is Packed with Value and Includes: Part 1: The Engineering Guide (10 Pages): A detailed, student-facing "textbook" that professionally explains the core science. Topics include the physics of macroscopic filtration (sand/gravel), the chemistry of purification (activated charcoal), pyrolysis, adsorption vs. absorption, and iterative design principles. Part 2: The Student Workbook (19 Pages): Ten distinct, ready-to-print worksheets that reinforce key concepts. These worksheets cover everything from material properties and volumetric calculations to flow-rate dynamics and blueprinting schematics. Questions include fill-in-the-blanks, calculations, and critical thinking short answers. Part 3: Visuals & Teacher Resources (13 Pages): Everything you need to guide students and assess their work with ease! High-Quality Schematics: Clear diagrams illustrating filter stratification, the adsorption process, and the iterative engineering design loop. Perfect for anchor charts! Comprehensive Answer Key: A complete, detailed answer key for all 10 worksheets, including ideal responses for short-answer questions. Advanced Assessment Guides: Includes model calculations and analytical short answer benchmarks to help you grade with confidence. This isn't just a craft; it's a rigorous academic exercise that challenges students to think like engineers. Watch their engagement soar as they create a life-saving device from scratch. Ideal for your next STEM unit, Earth Day activity, or as an unforgettable sub-plan. Download today and bring the engineering of survival to your classroom! Keywords: STEM, STEAM, Project-Based Learning (PBL), Water Filter Project, Engineering Design Process, DIY Survival, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, High School Science, Middle School Science, Hands-On Lab, Workbook, Worksheets, Answer Key, Homeschool, No Prep. Why Parents/Schools Love It: Truly Multi-Disciplinary (STEM/STEAM): This single project masterfully integrates core principles from Physics (flow rate), Chemistry (adsorption), Earth Science (sedimentation), and Engineering (design, testing, iteration), providing immense educational value. Promotes Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Students don't just follow instructions; they must calculate ratios, troubleshoot failures like "channeling," analyze data, and iterate on their designs, just like real engineers. Makes Abstract Science Concrete: Concepts like "surface area" and "molecular bonding" can be hard to grasp. This project makes them tangible as students see how a larger surface area of charcoal leads to cleaner water. Comprehensive & Teacher-Friendly: This is a "business in a box." With a student guide, 10 worksheets, diagrams, and a full, detailed answer key, it saves teachers dozens of hours of preparation time. Target Student Classes : After analyzing the vocabulary (e.g., tortuosity, pyrolysis, van der Waals forces, effluent ), the mathematical calculations (volume of a cylinder, ratios), and the depth of the scientific concepts, targeting the following students: Primary Target: Grades 9-12 (High School). This resource is perfectly suited for courses in: Environmental Science Earth Science Chemistry (concepts of adsorption, chemical properties) Physics (fluid dynamics, pressure) Engineering or STEM Elective courses. Secondary Target: Grades 7-8 (Advanced/Gifted) . An advanced or honors middle school science class could absolutely handle and benefit from this challenge. It would be an excellent capstone project for a physical or earth science unit. Copyright/Terms of Use: This Book was copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. This resource is for personal and single classroom use only. You may not alter, redistribute, or sell any part of this resource. In other words, you may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded. If you want to share this resource with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses from Teachsimple. Thank you for respecting these terms of use. This product is happily brought to you by Syed Hammad Rizvi
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Tags STEM, STEAM, Engineering, Science, WaterFilter, WaterPurification, DIYWaterFilter, SurvivalSkills, EnvironmentalScience, EarthScience
Correlation vs Causation: Scientific Methods and Critical Thinking
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Science, Basic Science, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Experiments, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Correlation does not equal Causation: Scientific Method and Critical Thinking Lesson for Middle or High School Students This comprehensive lesson walks your students through all the vocabulary and concepts about correlation vs true experiments in a simple and engaging manner. 12 different real-world correlation examples are included. The lesson will help teach your middle school or high school students about the scientific method and strengthen their media literacy skills as they learn how to spot errors in headlines explaining scientific research. It could be great to use before a science fair unit too! The package includes handouts, notes, practice questions, a quick review, and an answer key. How to Use: Print out 7 pages of worksheets for each kid in your class. Present the first four pages on an interactive whiteboard in your room. Teach your students the concepts of correlation (scatterplots, correlation coefficients, positive correlation, negative correlation, mistaking correlation for causation, media examples, third variables, etc.) as they follow along and fill in questions and notes. Then, students can work to complete the practice questions on the worksheets. Next, present page six to explain how one can find causation in a true experiment by using random selection, a dependent variable, an independent variable, an experimental group, a control group, and random assignment. Finally, students complete the review worksheet. Grades to Use With: This activity is designed to be used with students as young as grade six up to 12th grade in high school. What's Included: 10 pages in PDF Format: Ready to Print! Title Page Two Pages about Scatterplots and Correlation Coefficients Two Pages about Correlation Not Indicating Causation Practice Questions True Experiments Review Questions Two Page Answer Key Math Standards: 8th Grade Statistics and Probability Study scatterplots to see associations between 2 variables Linear relationships are shown as straight lines
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Tags Correlation, Causation, Critical Thinking, Scientific Method, Experiments, Reasoning, Experiment, Science Fair, Basic Science, Correlation Vs Causation
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Steve Jobs
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Science, Technology, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
It's hard to imagine modern life without the contributions of Apple Inc. and its co-founder, Steve Jobs. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the businessman and computer scientist 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 fromSteve Jobs 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 Steve Jobs 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 Steve Jobs 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 Steve Jobs 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, Steve Jobs