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High School Life Skills Worksheet - How to Complete a Rental Agreement
P.E. & Health, Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Finance, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The interactive no-prep worksheet "How to Complete a Rental Agreement" gives high school students the necessary life skills to confidently enter the world of renting. This resource is designed for high school special education classes and helps students learn critical adulting skills for renting. It's easy to understand and offers practical information. Using simple language, this life skills worksheet makes learning about budgeting, lease agreements, and responsibilities interesting and enjoyable. This resource includes real-life situations that help students recognize where they get money and the essential things they need to spend on, like food, transportation, and utilities. The worksheet lists the important words, rental details, and responsibilities in a basic lease agreement. This makes it simpler for students to grasp the lease agreement. There are a total of 52 reading comprehension questions in this Functional Life Skills 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, job coaches, 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 Functional 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 Developing Independent Living Skills How to Read a Basic Pay Stub How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Create a Shopping List How Credit Cards Work How to Create a Monthly Budget How to Schedule an Appointment How to Prepare for a Job Interview Home Repair Service Agreement How to Complete a Boarding Pass Auto Repair Service Agreement A PDF with 25 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Autism Resource For Parent , Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Financial Literacy
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Thomas Jefferson
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few figures have left as clear a mark on the United States than Thomas Jefferson. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the writer of the Declaration of Independence and the 2nd president of the United States 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 Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson 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
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Charles Darwin
Social Studies, History, History: World, Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
It's hard to imagine a figure more important to the field of biology than Charles Darwin. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the father of evolution 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 Charles Darwin 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 Charles Darwin 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 Charles Darwin 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 Charles Darwin 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, Charles Darwin
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Walt Whitman
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Walt Whitman is perhaps the most important American poet of all-time and his works continue to fascinate literary scholars. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the "eaves of Grass" writer 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 Walt Whitman 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 Walt Whitman 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 Walt Whitman 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 Walt Whitman 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
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Abraham Lincoln
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Abraham Lincoln Research Organizer and Essay Assignment Guide students to conduct research and write an informative essay about Abraham Lincoln, one of the most impactful presidents in United States history. This 6-page teaching resource includes scaffolded worksheets to help students gather facts, organize research, outline key ideas, write drafts, peer review, and finalize a five-paragraph essay. The culminating assessment uses a Common Core-aligned rubric. Educators can implement the full lesson or use components like the biography worksheet for a short research activity. Suitable for individual, small group, or whole class instruction in grades 8-11 language arts or social studies. This easy-to-use resource promotes engaged learning about a pivotal historical figure.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Health Reading Comprehension Article - Grade 8 and Up
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Health Reading Comprehension Article - Grade 8 and Up This versatile teaching resource improves scientific literacy among high school and middle-school students by breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand segments. Students read the comprehensive content, think critically, and respond. The wide-ranging content covers: The importance of carbohydrates and lipids to human health Detailed understanding of COVID-19 including: How the virus is transmitted Societal challenges related to the pandemic Mutation variants of coronavirus Convenience: This fully-prepared material can be immediately used in educational activities. It can be downloaded for classroom discussions or assigned through a digital platform like Google Classroom without any formatting issues. Adaptability: The resource comes in three different file formats: Google Drive versions, Microsoft Word documents, and PDFs enabling both educators and students to have access across various platforms. Literacy Enhancement (Core Competency Aspiration): Beyond direct content about carbohydrates, lipids and health challenges like coronavirus,the material has open-ended questions that provoke thoughtful discourse. There are also fun activities encouraging students in-depth understanding while improving their skill to cite textual evidence – highly beneficial for many modern curriculum standards like English Language Arts (ELA). "Approximately with dedicated time from 50-75 minutes towards completing these tasks,this teaching tool serves an efficient amalgmamation of science education goals with broader core competency improvement objectives." To summarize, The Carbohydrates,Lipids,and Health Reading Comprehension Article is an excellent resource that brings content-rich sessions and provokes discussions in students. It can be useful in various educational settings: classic classrooms, small learning communities or even homeschooling scenarios. This resource enhances science literacy among students.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Carbohydrates, Lipids, Health, Scientific Literacy, COVID-19
Finance Life Skills: Brian Learns How to Stick to His Budget
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Finance, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In "Brian's Budget Journey," Brianna helps Brian manage his money wisely. This Finance Life Skills resource teaches students: 1. Learn to tell the difference between things you need and things you want so you can make smart spending choices. 2. Understand the importance of checking your budget before making purchases. This ensures you have enough money for the things you need and won't mess up your overall budget. 3. Get better at comparing prices to see if something is a good deal or if you can find a cheaper option. 4. Talk and ask questions that help you understand the story and the important ideas. 5. Use pictures and real-life examples that match your age, like drawings and diagrams . They make it easier to learn about social stuff. 6. Use simple language that's easy to understand. This is great 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 Finance 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 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 Finance 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, Summer Life Skills Autism Reading Comprehension, Personal Finance Life Skills, Life Skills For Speech Therapists, Life Skills For Occupational Therapists, Life Skills Resource For ABA Therapists, Life Skills For Special Education Teachers, Social And Emotional Learning, Autism Life Skills For Visual Learners, Reading Comprehension Life Skills Passages
Magnets and Electromagnets Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Physics, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Magnets and Electromagnets Reading Comprehension Article This teaching resource is particularly designed for educators aiming to strengthen their students' literacy skills whilst exploring the exciting sphere of physics. Great for various learning situations such as large classroom discussions, small group activities , or even assigned homework tasks. Main Focus The primary focus of this educational material is to offer accurate and updated information about magnets and electromagnetism. A perfect supplemental reading tool for learners at a Grade 7-8 reading level, simplifying abstract concepts into an understandable format. Structure & Purpose Incorporates engaging informational text to improve both literacy skills and scientific knowledge among students Involves a set of questions aimed at deepening their understanding on the subject matter Promotes factual recall, insight connection, hands-on thinking judgments, and tests creative thinking abilities through open-ended inquiries. Digital Age Benefits: Create automatic copies directly into your digital drive with just one click using Google Classroom or Distance Learning features. Mainstream accessibility by offering Microsoft Word and PDF versions within each purchase package. Educators Advantage: This resource fairly accommodates time constraints often experienced by educators, Calls for roughly around 50-75 minutes completion period per usage — thus paving way to inculcate recognition of scientific data within real-world scenarios gainfully. Moreover displays versatility that appeals across learner interest spectrums transitioning further into topics like health sciences (such as HIV/AIDS education) or environmental science (like biodiversity study). Ultimate Educational Goal: Seeks towards bridging scientific literacy gaps commonly identified among learners. Furthermore, this serves as a reliable teaching aid for strategic lesson planning predominantly in immersing learners deeper into the understanding and application of physics .
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Magnets, Electromagnets, Physics Education, Reading Comprehension, Scientific Literacy
Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet | 33 - Public Opinion
Social Studies, Government, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Government Public Opinion Worksheet for Secondary Educators Engaging students in history and government can be challenging. This 2-page Public Opinion worksheet accompanies the Crash Course Government video series to make these topics relatable. With 15 comprehension questions, an answer key, and a direct link to the 9-minute Public Opinion video, this resource promotes critical thinking. Use the video and worksheet for whole or small group instruction. Students can watch the video to find answers and discuss them, building connections between past and present. The engaging format suits varied learning styles. Replay helps cement understanding of government concepts. This product joins a wider collection from Active Social Studies spanning government, history and team building resources for versatile social studies instruction.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Government Worksheet, Government Comprehension Questions, Public Opinion, Crash Course, Politics, Democracy, Political Scientists, Campaigns, Interest Group Worksheet Answers, Interest Groups Worksheet, Crash Course 33 Answers, Crash Course 33
Black Death Notebook
Social Studies, History, History: Europe, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Black Death Notebook This teaching material is a thorough and comprehensive unit created for educators to teach their students about the historical Black Plague event of the 1300s. List of topics covered in this Black Death Notebook resource: The Medieval Warm Period Origins of the plague Characteristics of Bubonic and Pneumonic plagues Societal reactions during that era Misconceptions about causes and cures at that time, Scapegoating trends among communities during periods of crisis like this one was in history; - It further explains scientific reasoning behind real causes for such disastrous historical events. Additionally, it includes: - Elaboration on territorial impacts - Discussion on sociopolitical effects. Suitable for grade levels 9 through to 12 focusing primarily on European History under Social Studies. Interactive Features are fun! This product's interactive nature allows students to use various graphic elements included in this resource pack. These graphics help learners create informative guided notebooks or booklets, thereby fostering autonomy over content pacing while efficiently organizing information. Included Activities: Crossword designed for learning with fun. Purposeful questions stimulating critical thinking Complementary Products That Provide Contextual Backdrop In addition, two closely related products detailing feudal system antecedent manor systems provide a profound contextual backdrop leading earlier eras towards occurrences like these. These ancillary materials enrich lesson plans by giving a greater view of medieval period life spanned across Middle Ages enveloping subtopics like development medieval castles, knights, warfare, etc.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Black Death, Medieval History, Plague Studies, Interactive Learning, European History
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
Online Safety Skills: Alexa Learns the Dangers of Using Public Wi-Fi
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In a story called "Alexa Learns about Online Safety," Austin teaches Alexa about the risks of using public Wi-Fi and falling for phishing scams. The story helps students learn essential internet safety skills in a straightforward way. Here's what students will learn from this online safety story: 1. Choose Secure Networks: The story suggests using safe networks or data plans instead of public Wi-Fi when doing online banking. 2. Understanding Phishing Scams: The story uses simple language and examples to explain what phishing scams are. 3. Guard Your Personal Info: It warns against sharing personal information online, especially with unfamiliar or untrusted individuals. 4. Stay Alert to Dangers: The story encourages students to be cautious and protect their personal information while using the internet. 5. Engaging Learning Experience: The interactive dialogue and questions in the story help students grasp the concepts better. 6. Real-life Examples and Visual Aids: The story includes real-world examples and visuals like illustrations and diagrams to help students understand and remember the information. 7. Clear and Suitable for All: The story's easy-to-understand language makes it perfect for high school students and adults with intellectual disabilities, setting clear expectations for online safety. The story includes seven (7) reading comprehension questions and answers to reinforce and measure the student's understanding of the Online 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 Online 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, Autism Resource For Parent, Life Skills For Visual Learners, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Summer Life Skills Activities, Resource For Speech Therapists, Resource For ABA Therapists, Special Education Teachers
Heart Disease Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Heart Disease Reading Comprehension Article - This reading is suitable for students in grades 8 and up and includes formatted Word, Google Doc, and PDF versions. 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 Heart Disease? - Early History and Prevalence - Causes of Heart Disease - Signs and Symptoms - Tests and Diagnosis - Complications - Treatments and Management - Follow-up Care - Prevention 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 --------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------- 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. You might also be interested in the following individual reading comprehension articles in the following topics: Health: • The Common Cold • The Flu • Exercise and its Importance for Health • Stem Cell Therapy: The Future of Medicine? • Concussions ... and more! 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... and more! Energy: • Fossil Fuels • Nuclear Energy: Fission and Fusion • Hydroelectric Energy Production • Solar Energy Production • Wind Energy Production... and more! Physics: • Magnets and Electromagnets • Roller Coasters - History, Design, and Function • How Do Boats Float? • Optical Phenomena... and more! Chemistry: • The Chemistry of Explosions • Plastics: A Marvel Of Innovation • The Chemistry of Paint • Water Softeners and Hard Water • Cleaning up Acid Spills... and more! Biology: • Fermentation and Food • DNA Paternity Tests • Laser Eye Surgery • Physical Adaptations • Muscle Growth.... and more! Ecology and the Environment: • Invasive Species • Ecosystems • Pesticides • The Importance of Bees • Coral Reef Ecosystems and their Future... and more! Natural Disasters: • Volcanoes: The Benefits and Devastation • Earthquakes Part 1 • Earthquakes Part 2 • Tsunamis • How the Dinosaurs Died ***************************** 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 Heart, Disease, Body, Reading, Comprehension
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Andy Warhol
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Andy Warhol Dive into the world of renowned pop artist Andy Warhol with this engaging research and writing activity . Students will conduct research to learn about Warhol's life and work, gathering facts and citing quality sources using the provided note-taking worksheet. Next, they will use their research to draft a five-paragraph essay, following step-by-step outlines and tips. Finally, students can do peer reviews before submitting their final drafts. This carefully scaffolded resource can be implemented as a complete multi-day research lesson or adapted for shorter research activities. The color and black-and-white worksheets, peer review checklist, and CC-aligned rubric make assigning and assessing student work simple. Recommended for secondary ELA, art, and humanities classrooms, this resource provides flexibility to teach the research process across grades 7-11.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Andy Warhol
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: William Shakespeare
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
William Shakespeare Research Project Dive deep into the life and works of the prolific playwright William Shakespeare with this complete 6-page research project. Students start by gathering facts and citing sources about Shakespeare's biography using the provided 2-page handout. Next, they organize their notes into an outline to draft a 5-paragraph informative essay on Shakespeare. The packet includes tips for structuring the essay, plus a peer review checklist for giving constructive feedback. Finally, students submit their finished essay which you can grade with the included rubric tied to Common Core standards. This step-by-step research project allows flexible implementation for grades 7-12, whether assigned in full or partially as a sub assignment. Let your students showcase their research skills and knowledge of this iconic literary figure.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay , Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
ESL Novel Study Worksheets on "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, ESL, Writing, Formal Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets, Novel Studies
ESL Novel Study Worksheets on "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton 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 sci fi novel "Jurassic Park" . This Novel Study worksheets on "Jurassic Park" 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 "Jurassic Park" (2 printable PDF worksheets pages), English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) 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 "Jurassic Park" (Science Fiction Novel) by American author Michael Crichton (2 PDF Printable pages; worksheets) can be ideal for learners from 7th grade to 12th grade to study this Sci Fi Novel (middle school and High School 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!
Author Learning with Alan
Rating
Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Novel Study, Jurassic Park, Dinosaurs, Worksheets, Printable, Activity, Writing Activity
Crash Course Psychology Episode Worksheet | 2 - Psychological Research
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Psychology Research Worksheet Engage high schoolers in psychology using real-world connections with this 2-page episode worksheet for Crash Course Psychology’s “Psychological Research” video. Students will answer 15 analysis questions while watching the insightful 10-minute video that examines psychology research methods. Implement as an entire class or in small groups, allowing students to rewatch the popular Crash Course video for improved comprehension. Check student understanding yourself or have them self-assess using the included answer key. Pair with other psychology resources like ethnocentrism slides and Crash Course government to build student interest. Discover more social studies and psychology materials for high school classrooms at Active Social Studies.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Psychology, Crash Course Video, Crash Course Episode, Crash Course Worksheet, Comprehension Worksheet, Scientific Method, Vocabulary, Crash Course Psychology 2
Finance Life Skills: Jasmine Learns How Much She Should Tip Her Server
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In Jasmine Learns How Much She Should Tip Her Server, Jackson teaches Jasmine the importance of leaving a tip for the server after dining out. The use of this Finance Life Skills resource will allow students to engage in the following: • This life skills story lists the factors to consider when deciding how much to tip, such as the quality of service, cost of the meal, and automatic gratuity added to the bill. • The step-by-step instructions on calculating a tip based on a percentage of the total bill amount. • The life skills story includes examples of calculating tips for different bill amounts and tip percentages. • 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 Finance 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 Finance 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, Autism Resource For Parent , Autism Reading Comprehension, Life Skills For Visual Learners, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Summer Life Skills Activities, Resource For Speech Therapists, Resource For ABA Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Social And Emotional Learning
Symbiotic Relationships Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Symbiotic Relationships Science Article Reinforce science concepts and build literacy skills with this high-interest article and question set focused on the symbiotic relationships between plants and insects. Suitable for high school biology and environmental science classes, the 3-page article serves as a supplementary reading selection to help students deepen their understanding of symbiosis, mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism through real-world examples. After reading about the interactions between Yucca moths and yucca plants, ants and acacia trees, and other symbiotic partnerships in nature , students apply their knowledge by responding to reading comprehension, analysis, and discussion questions. Questions focus on key ideas, author's purpose, text connections, inferences, and reflections. An answer key is included for teacher reference. This self-contained activity can be used flexibly as in-class reading, independent practice, or homework for students ready for an extra challenge. The engaging article and mix of question types works well for building science content knowledge and cross-curricular literacy abilities key to academic success. Modify as needed to best support your high schoolers!
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Symbiotic, Relationships, Science, Reading, Comprehension, Symbiotic Relationship Questions And Answers Pdf
Nuclear Energy Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Physics, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Nuclear Energy Reading Comprehension Article Review Product Description: This is a highly effective teaching resource designed to integrate literacy and science knowledge. Ideal for public school teachers and homeschoolers, this tool revolves around nuclear energy, specifically fission and fusion with pertinence to varied types of questions. A brief history of nuclear energy generation Understanding how nuclear energy works Exploring current applications of nuclear energy Dicussing the environmental impact or emissions from nuclear power plants Futures prospects regarding sustainability issues Note: Both Google Classroom, PDFs, and Microsoft Word versions are available making it user-friendly for different classroom environments.. Pedagogical Applications & Implications: This resource can be used: To supplement topic introduction As a measurment tool for student's literacy competencies To lead whole group discussion or individual tasks during classroom hours As homework assignment s The answer key provide an excellent help when grading assignments. allah if you fall behind on your duties. Varied question types nudges critical thinking among students encouraging disciplinary literary over approximately 50-75 minutes based on average student pacing. This product also affords continuity in learning as it serves as engaging substitute lesson plans during teacher absences. Notably suitable within health topics (ranging from the Common Cold up until the functions of the Nervous System), ecological discussions like invasive species up until intricate understanding Greenhouse effect including fundamental physics concepts' clarification from magnets to automobile safety. Rather, everything listed here caters effectively toward grade 10-12 levels. Standards Compliance: Nuclear Energy Reading Comprehension Article syncs with standards such as NGSS, TEKS and Common Core making it an incredibly versatile addition to your teaching tools.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Nuclear Energy, Reading Comprehension, Fission, Fusion, Scientific Literacy
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: George Gershwin
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
George Gershwin Biography Research Project The famous American composer George Gershwin left behind a rich musical legacy still beloved today. With this engaging 6-page resource, students will conduct research on Gershwin's influential life and career before crafting an informative essay. The step-by-step materials scaffold the research and writing process for learners. First, a biography worksheet guides information gathering, including quality source citation. Next, an outline organizes facts into essay structure. Finally, the assignment sheet presents essay requirements, writing tips, peer review, and a rubric tied to Common Core standards. Differentiation is built-in since educators can assign this as an entire lesson or use components to supplement instruction. Applicable for grades 8-12, particularly music and social studies classes. This versatile resource develops research abilities and informs students about a key figure in 20th century American music.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Stephen Sondheim
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few figures have meant as much to American musical theatre than Stephen Sondheim This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the Broadway legend 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 Stephen Sondheim 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 Stephen Sondheim 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 Stephen Sondheim 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 Stephen Sondheim 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, Stephen Sondheim
Crash Course Sociology Worksheet | 41 - Schools and Social Inequality
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Sociology Worksheet for High School Students | Schools and Social Inequality Dig into the role that schools play in perpetuating social inequality with this 2-page worksheet based on the Crash Course Sociology video "Schools and Social Inequality." With 15 thought-provoking questions, this resource prompts students to analyze how factors like funding, curriculum, and tracking contribute to unequal outcomes. Implement as an accompaniment to the 11-minute video, assigning students to answer questions during an initial viewing. Then let them rewatch independently or in groups to solidify understanding. An answer key allows students to check their work. This worksheet helps breathe life into the study of sociology by connecting it to real-world issues students face in their education. Pair it with other sociology resources to build student engagement across units.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crash Course Worksheet, Crash Course Video, Sociology Video, Sociology Worksheet, Public Schools, Education, Social Inequality, Social-Conflict Theory
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Lin Manuel Miranda
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
If you're students are in love with the music of "Hamilton" or "Moana," give them the opportunity to learn about that music's creator, Lin Manuel Miranda. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the modern music legend 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 Lin Manuel Miranda 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 Lin Manuel Miranda 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 Lin Manuel Miranda 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 Lin Manuel Miranda 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