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Help your ninth-grade students acclimate to high school with worksheets that reinforce key concepts and introduce new ideas. These resources encourage critical thinking and skill development. Use them to set the stage for a successful high school experience.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Bill Gates
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Science, Technology, Computer Science, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
It's hard to imagine modern life without the contributions of Microsoft and its founder, Bill Gates. 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 from Bill Gates 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 Bill Gates 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 Bill Gates 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 Bill Gates 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 Research, Essay, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining, Bill Gates
Write To Advise For GCSE English (14-16 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Write to Advise for GCSE English Worksheets These 12 worksheets provide focused practice on writing to advise essays for students aged 14-16 preparing for the GCSE English exam. Created by an experienced English teacher, each worksheet concentrates on strengthening a specific writing skill needed to earn top marks. Students are guided through crafting advice essays suitable for the exam by examining strong sample responses. The worksheets demonstrate PEE and other proven techniques for developing analytical skills. Lessons cover writing for various purposes and audiences, using rhetorical devices effectively, and polishing grammar and mechanics. With concise yet comprehensive revision content, the series aims to boost student confidence and abilities in writing advice essays. Used independently or supplemented with classroom instruction, these worksheets can help every student reach the C grade benchmark or higher.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Write To Advise, Gcse, English Language, Exam Success, Examples
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Elizabeth Barrett Browning
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, the writer of "How Do I Love Thee?" and many other iconic poems, 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 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 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 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 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 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 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 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 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 Research, Essay, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining
The Chemistry of Explosives - A Science Reading Comprehension Resource
Science, Chemistry, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Chemistry of Explosions - A High School Science Reading This informative reading comprehension resource tackles scientific literacy for grades 8-12. The 2.5-page article explores how explosions work, types of blasts, applications, environmental impacts, and future innovations. After reading, students answer 8 reading comprehension, analysis, and open-ended questions to showcase literacy. Questions align to state and national science standards, making this a versatile resource. Use this engaging reading in multiple ways - introduce a unit, substitute lesson, literacy measurement, extension for advanced students or extra credit. It integrates seamlessly into Google Classroom for distance learning with a one-click Drive copy. The reading also includes editable Word and PDF versions for easy distribution. Improve scientific literacy, reading skills, analysis and knowledge with this ready-to-go reading. An answer key is included to guide understanding. Check the full resource for even more science reading options.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Explosions, Gunpowder, Nuclear, Reading, Comprehension
Common Core Math Activities For Grade 9
Common Core, Math, Grade 9, Workbooks, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities
In 9th grade, math typically centers on Algebra I, but may also cover other higher-level math topics like Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, or Trigonometry. This year, students will expand their knowledge and use of quadratic and exponential functions along with other complex mathematical ideas. Ninth graders must grasp concepts thoroughly before progressing, or they will quickly become disoriented and bewildered. The ideal ninth grade math curriculum will offer students the opportunity to practice and expand on the skills learned in middle school. In essence, at the beginning of the year a 9th grade math student should be able to: Show exceptional proficiency in mathematical calculations. Examine and address multiple issues by applying the principles of the Pythagorean theorem. Employ logical thinking to address complex issues involving rational and irrational numbers. Rearrange algebraic equations and find the solution. This worksheet comprises 40 activities aimed at aiding your students in honing their Grade 9 math skills across the board.
Author Collaborative Educators
Tags Common Core, Math, Grade 9, Usa, Curriculum, Standard
Twins Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Twins. This resource is suitable for high school students as well as strong middle-school students. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application and open-ended varieties. No prep, no formatting, no issues. Simply download, print (or upload to your class site) and you're all set. This resource is fully editable for your convenience This resource covers the following topics: What are twins? Human reproduction How are twins formed? Are identical twins exactly identical? What increases the likelihood of having twins? Are there risks to carrying twins? 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 student's 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. ----------------------------------------------- You might also be interested in the following individual reading comprehension articles: Health: • The Common Cold • The Flu • Exercise and its Importance for Health • Stem Cell Therapy: The Future of Medicine? • Concussions • Poliomyelitis - Polio • Smallpox • The Measles • Genetics and Gene Therapy • Heart Diseases • Cancer • The Effects of Caffeine • Down syndrome • HIV/AIDS - Informing the Public and Dispelling the Misconceptions • The Effect of Stress on the Brain • The Effect of Sugar on the Body • Whooping Cough • Asthma and Asthma Attacks • The Immune System • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • The Dangers of Smoking • Parkinson’s Disease • Protective Equipment - Keeping you safe • Fats • Tinnitus – Ringing in the Ears • Cystic Fibrosis • The Effects Of Binge Drinking On Teenagers • Multiple Sclerosis • Painkillers • Diabetes • Radioactivity • Scarring • Allergies • Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Health • The Placebo Effect • The Nervous System Earth and Space: • The Northern and Southern Lights • The Limitations of Space Travel • Why is the Sky Blue? An application of light waves • Stars - The Element Factories of the Universe • Solar and Lunar Eclipses • The Different Types of Clouds • How Weather Works • Natural Disasters • Thunderstorms • Fossils • Geologic Time • Watersheds • Hurricanes • Planets • Phases of Water Energy: • Fossil Fuels • Nuclear Energy: Fission and Fusion • Hydroelectric Energy Production • Solar Energy Production • Wind Energy Production • Renewable Energy Production • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Biofuels - Food or Fuel? • Electric House • Energy Use and Conservation Physics: • Magnets and Electromagnets • Roller Coasters - History, Design, and Function • How Do Boats Float? • Optical Phenomena • The Effects of Everyday Forces • Hydraulics • Hot-Air Balloons • Simple Machines • Automobile Safety • Pneumatics Chemistry: • The Chemistry of Explosions • Plastics: A Marvel Of Innovation • The Chemistry of Paint • Water Softeners and Hard Water • Cleaning up Acid Spills • The Accumulation of Plastic in the Ocean • Chemistry of Cooking • Chemistry of Cosmetics • Blood Analysis and Forensics • Radioactivity • Desalination for Drinking Water • Rust-Proofing Biology: • Fermentation and Food • DNA Paternity Tests • Laser Eye Surgery • Physical Adaptations • Muscle Growth • Genetically Modified Organisms • Mosquitoes And The Diseases They Spread • Twins • GERD and Acid Reflux - A Digestive System Disease • Bats – Misconceptions, Importance, and Facts • Superbugs - The Super Villains of Modern Medicine • Heart Attack and Stroke • Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall Ecology and the Environment: • Invasive Species • Ecosystems • Pesticides • The Importance of Bees • Coral Reef Ecosystems and their Future • Climate Change • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • Oil Spills and Their Consequences • Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification • RuBisCO - Earth's Most Important Protein • Symbiotic relationships between plants and insects • Smog - Its Causes and Dangers • Ocean Acidification • Pollution Control Devices • Tap vs Bottled Water • Predator Prey Relationships • Greenhouse Effect Natural Disasters: • Volcanoes: The Benefits and Devastation • Earthquakes Part 1 • Earthquakes Part 2 • Tsunamis • How the Dinosaurs Died --------------------------------------------- Each summary is rich with age appropriate content (grades 8 and up) and is 2.5-3 pages long (13-font). Following each is a list of 8-13 questions along with the answer key, which will help guide your students understanding. How this product will help your students: - Improve their scientific and disciplinary literacy skills - Improve their reading comprehension and scientific knowledge - Give them insights into important scientific concepts - Provide an extension activity for your faster moving/more gifted students How this product will help you: - Allow you to meet the NGSS, TEKS and Common Core Standards - Provide you with a concise introduction to your topic - Provide you with an engaging and easy to leave substitute plan which will keep your students engaged and on task - Prove you a means of measuring your students' literacy skills We don't spend enough time teaching scientific literacy to our students. This is either because we don't have the resources to do so effectively or we don't have the time. However, teaching our students to become scientifically literate is vital if we want them to succeed in life. We need them to know about the world they live in and about the issues they face. Even issues as simple as the common cold are misunderstood and can lead to the misuse of antibacterial drugs eventually rendering them ineffective. It can be used as a tool in your teaching arsenal on a regular basis, an extension activity for your faster learners, left for a substitute in an emergency or planned absence or as an extra bit of information for a topic. ***************************** For free resources, useful teaching tips, and tools, please visit my blog - TeachScienceWithFergy.com If you have any questions please feel free to send me an email - devon@teachwithfergy.com
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Twins, Identical, Siblings, Reproduction, Reading
Language Development (Slides and worksheets on stages of language development)
Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Language Development Resource Pack covers the major milestones of language acquisition. The pack includes a presentation with 23 informative slides explaining the building blocks of language such as phonemes, morphemes, grammar structures and more. Students will learn about the progression from reflexive communication to first words to complex sentences. The presentation explores important concepts like the language acquisition sensitivity period and bilingual language development. To reinforce student understanding, the product includes follow-along student notes matching the content on the slides. An additional worksheet based on a Crash Course Psychology video gives students further opportunity to apply their knowledge about the key aspects and stages of language development. This versatile resource can be used by speech therapists or teachers in whole class or small group settings.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Language Acquisition, Child Language, Linguistics, Speech Therapy, Language Milestones
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John Lewis
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John Lewis Guide students to research the life of civil rights icon John Lewis with this engaging 6-page resource. Includes a biography and note-taking worksheet for gathering facts and citing sources on Lewis' journey from civil rights activist to U.S. Representative. Builds to a 5-paragraph essay supported by an outline, peer review checklist, and Common Core-aligned rubric. Use as a complete lesson or abbreviated research activity for grades 8-11. Helps students practice research skills while learning about an influential figure in 20th century American history. Fosters independent work with scaffolded materials that make assigning and assessing manageable for teachers. Provided as customizable PDFs and Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, John Lewis
Poliomyelitis - Polio - Science Reading Comprehension
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Poliomyelitis - Polio - Science Reading Comprehension product provides students with an insightful mechanism to understand a crucial subject touching upon health, history, and science. Here are key highlights: An in-depth article covering aspects of the Polio Polio's history, prevalence, and symptoms Insights into how the poliovirus works Understanding mode of transmission for polio Potential uses: This resource can be used for: Assigning it for individual study as homework Educational sessions at school focusing on Disease Biology Apart from being used traditionally in classrooms , this resource is also Google Classroom ready making it apt fit for remote education. Variety of formats available:B> This tool offers immense flexibility by offering one-click sharing via Google Drive. This resource entices those looking out for extra credit or extension activity given its question style stimulating advanced discussions. In essence,, this valuable tool caters to the long-standing issue many educators face – improving scientific literacy among students while lacking appropriate resources to educate them about complex diseases like polio without compromising reading comprehension skills. Moreover, an answer key included serves as a valuable reference point- enhancing productivity during classroom hours. >. activity : Designed keeping in mind eighth-grade and higher-level academic literacy capabilities. Usage: This multi-faceted teaching aid could be incorporated anytime irrespective of initiation/end/chapter timelines . Its usage ranges from being assigned as extra credit to a tool left for substitutes to conduct pre-planned & engaging sessions. By providing students with crucial disease-related insights and improving their scientific literacy, we are nurturing more responsible individuals well-versed in understanding today's pressing health issues. In conclusion, For all those educators seeking a resource-heavy scientific tool fostering analytical thinking while offering deep-dive into significant topics like polio - this is undoubtedly the most apt fit!
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Polio History, Disease Biology, Infectious Diseases, Scientific Literacy, Reading Comprehension
Sociology: Deviance and Social Desirability (Slides, Activity, and Worksheets)
Social Studies, History, Law, Sociology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Sociology: Deviance and Social Desirability covers key topics related to deviant behavior and societal reactions. This teaching resource explains concepts like folkways, mores, taboos, laws, and sanctions. It also explores theories on crime causation such as deterrence, social disorganization, and broken windows policing. Two engaging activities are included to help students critically examine their own biases and assumptions about deviance. In the adoption placement activity , students consider ten families with varying levels of "deviance" as options for placing a child. The famous Saints and Roughnecks study compares reactions to similar behaviors in groups from different socioeconomic backgrounds. With 33 pages of informative slides, handouts, and detailed activity instructions, this sociology resource enables dynamic discussions about the complex relationship between deviance and social norms.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Deviance, Norms, Crime, Theories, Activities
Write To Explain For GCSE English (14-16 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Write To Explain For GCSE English provides focused writing practice to help students succeed on the GCSE English exam. This 12-part series tackles one key writing skill per pack, like writing to inform, explain, argue, advise, describe, persuade, or review. With clear examples and annotated sample responses, students learn how to analyze prompts, plan organized responses, employ rhetorical techniques, and adapt their tone and style to suit the intended audience. Packs also cover using PEE or PETER paragraphs to construct analytical essays. Designed by an experienced English teacher familiar with GCSE requirements, these packs break down exam expectations into manageable steps. By working through the series, students gain confidence writing for various purposes and audiences. The straightforward format and targeted practice equip students with the precise skills needed to achieve a grade C or higher on the GCSE English exam.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Write To Explain, Gcse, Exam Success, English Language, English Writing
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Booker T. Washington
Social Studies, Biographies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Booker T. Washington Guide students to conduct research and write an informative essay on the life of Booker T. Washington, a significant African-American leader in early 20th century United States history. The resource includes a biography note-taking worksheet to scaffold background research, an essay outline worksheet to organize key information before drafting, a checklist for peer review, and a rubric aligned to Common Core standards for assessing the final essay. This collaborative, step-by-step approach develops essential research, writing, and critical thinking skills. Easily adaptable for grades 8-11, it can be used as a complete lesson or independent activity. Editable versions facilitate customization for specific learning objectives across secondary social studies and ELA classrooms.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Research, Notetaking, Essay, Rubric, Outlining, Booker T. Washington
RuBisCO Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
RuBisCo Reading Comprehension Article This is an exceptional teaching resource designed to strengthen the scientific literacy of students. Applicable for educators across all learning environments, such as public school and homeschool settings, it aptly caters to Grade 8 learners and above which includes high schoolers and proficient middle-school students. Contents Deep dive into the world of RuBisCo, Earth's most essential protein. A diverse range of questions from direct text-based inquiries to connection-making applications and open-ended queries. Malleable Implementation The fully-editable nature of this resource allows hassle-free insertion into your curriculum . It can complement large group Biology discussions or cater for a small-group focused study. You can allocate it as enriching homework or incorporate it within your distance learning plan via Google Classroom integration. Select Options with Click! No Formatting Issues - Open directly in Google Drive simply through one click and assign straight away! This product accommodates PPTX (PowerPoint), DOCX (Word), PDF types ensuring uncomplicated usage across gadgets without any accessibility dilemmas even when mobile. Fostering Academic Growth This versatile academic tool introduces new issues while also fostering improvement in both literacy competence and analytical skills. It works equally good as additional credit opportunities for underperforming learners or extension activities for faster-paced students. Taking User Convenience on Priority: You get a time-friendly tool that usually takes between 50-75 minutes including some open-ended questions - quite fitting for single class-period usage. An easily understandable reference answer key accompanies that simplifies grading besides saving significant lesson-preparation hours. Nurturing Knowledge And critical Thinking Encouraging scientific understanding can stimulate critical thinking and practical world knowledge from understanding the common cold to scientific concepts like RuBisCo. This reading comprehension article makes comprehensive teachable moments plausible within your classroom as it blends literacy and science in one single worksheet.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Science Literacy, Rubisco, Reading Comprehension, Protein Function, Curriculum Resource
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
Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet | 30 - Sex Discrimination
Social Studies, Government, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet | 30 - Sex Discrimination Understanding history, politics, and government can be a challenging task for students. The Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet on Sex Discrimination bridges this gap by offering an engaging and interactive way to connect the past with the present. This valuable educational resource specifically focuses on sex discrimination while enriching governmental systems knowledge. This instructive aid comes in two separate Word documents over four pages- one with the worksheet itself and another containing answers for convenient marking or self- assessment . The worksheet has 15 thought-provoking questions that challenge students' intellectuality. A weblink is provided that directs students directly to the corresponding 'Crash Course' video on YouTube. The focus episode – “Sex Discrimination” runs approximately eight minutes long making it suitable for class schedules without being exhaustive. This versatile teaching tool can easily fit into various classroom setups- from solitary homework assignments to collaborative group projects or guided whole-class activities. Suitable for grades 7 through 10- educators from diverse arenas like public schooling environments to homeschooling setups would find this worksheet advantageous. Suggested resources: American Civil Rights Lecture, 28th Amendment Project, Major Constitutional Clauses Lecture, (Links Commit) “ArcticSurvivalTeamBuildingActivity.“ These worksheets offer a fresh approach to teaching by captivating student's attention and broadening their understanding of American government.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags History, Politics, Government, Sex Discrimination, Education
Tinnitus Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Tinnitus Reading Comprehension Article: A Comprehensive Teaching Resource The Tinnitus Reading Comprehension Article is a unique blend of literacy and science, designed for the specific needs of middle school and high school students. It can be used in varied scenarios - whole or small group lessons, individual assignments or homework tasks. Focus on Tinnitus The article concentrates on tinnitus - commonly known as ringing in the ears. Students will learn what tinnitus is, its causes, different types (subjective and objective) and treatment options. Versatile Use Supports traditional classroom learning as well as distance education. Compatible with Google Classroom and hence can be assigned directly to Google Drive. Included Microsoft Word and PDF versions reduce concerns about formatting issues. Diverse Exercises The resource includes various forms of exercises such as: Text-based facts:To improve explicit knowledge Thinking questions:To enhance conceptual understanding A comprehensive 'answer key' makes evaluation quicker. Fostering Scientific Literacy Among Learners An important health science topic covered within 50-75 minutes makes it a useful tool for educators anywhere. This resource promotes real life applications e.g., medical uncertainties related to common conditions like tinnitus. It addresses disciplinary literacy while aiming at improving students' reading comprehension skills making them proficient analysts. Diverse learner capacities: This engaging scientific content can be adjusted to challenge fast learners while providing additional credit opportunities for other students. The interactive nature of lessons demystify complex scientific concepts, hence, enhancing student engagement. Moreover, it may also be incorporated into substitute teaching plans for academic continuity.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Tinnitus, Health Science, Reading Comprehension, Causes, Treatment Options
Wonder (2017): Complete Movie Guide
P.E. & Health, Life Studies, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
"Wonder" is a heartwarming movie released in 2017 based on the novel by R.J. Palacio. It tells the story of Auggie Pullman, a 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity who is starting fifth grade at a new school. Auggie has been homeschooled his entire life due to his condition, but his parents, Isabel and Nate, think it's time for him to experience a traditional school setting. Auggie is nervous about starting school because he knows he looks different from other kids and is afraid of being bullied or teased. The movie follows Auggie's journey as he tries to fit in at school and make new friends. He faces many challenges along the way, including being bullied by some of his classmates, but also finds support from others who accept him for who he is. In addition to Auggie's story, the movie also explores the perspectives of other characters, including Auggie's older sister Via, who feels neglected by her parents' focus on Auggie's needs, and Auggie's classmates, who struggle with their own issues and prejudices. Throughout the movie, Auggie learns important lessons about empathy, kindness, and the importance of being true to yourself. The movie has a positive message about accepting differences and embracing diversity. "Wonder" is a touching and inspiring movie that will make you laugh, cry, and feel all the emotions in between. It's a reminder that kindness and compassion can go a long way in making the world a better place. "Based on the New York Times bestseller, this movie tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters the fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time." This product includes 29-questions that will help your students get the most out of this movie. I have also included time stamps to make it easier for lesson planning. I have also included a presentation on bullying statistics that will help students understand how widespread bullying truly is. Ready to use - no prep! Excellent film for promoting Character Education! The film is available on iTunes or on Amazon. It is also available on Netflix! Clipart credit: AppleCheeks
Author Dr. Will Pulgarin
Tags Wonder, Character Education, Movie Guide, Bullying, Bullying Prevention, Video Guide, Wonder 2017 Full Movie, Wonder Full Movie Rj Palacio
The Accumulation of Plastic in the Ocean - Science Reading Article
Science, Chemistry, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Accumulation of Plastic in the Ocean Reading Comprehension This 8th-10th grade printable science reading helps students understand the growing problem of plastic pollution in our oceans. The informative 2-page passage and follow-up questions tackle where plastic waste comes from, where it goes, the resulting negative impacts, and potential solutions. Suitable for whole class, small groups, subs, extra credit, and distance learning via Google Classroom integration. Includes editable Word doc, PDF, and answer key. Improves science literacy, reading skills, analysis, and covers NGSS/state standards. From the trusted creator of 200+ nonfiction science readings at an appropriate grade 7-8 reading level without being sales-y. Just open, assign, teach - no prep formatting required.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Chemistry, Plastics, Ocean, Reading, Comprehension
Note-Taking & Analysis Worksheets for ANY Novel
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Watch your students analyze any choice novel through this resource's carefully scaffolded note-taking worksheets, which provide structured guidance for students during assigned or chosen readings. Simply distribute these worksheets and witness your students literary analysis abilities explode! Independent learning is the goal of every teacher and parent, and this resource pushes students into in-depth learning and literary analysis without educators or parents having to complete any direct instruction. All you have to do is provide students the opportunity to find a book they'll enjoy, print out this worksheet, and let them discover the joy of thinking and analyzing their favorite book on their own. This is a whole reading curriculum in one download! Give your students a book, give them this handout, and watch them grow and learn! The pages of this 4-pageg worksheet include: - Book basics to get students started - A cast of characters list with space for description and multiple-choice selections - A narrative arc map section (ideal for visual learners) - A protagonist vs. antagonist chart - An "important quote list" section - A plot summary and theme section - A readers response section that allows students to connect the work to their own lives and favorite stories Designed to cultivate critical thinkers and lifelong readers, this resource offers an engaging framework that guides students through the analysis of any book with a narrative arc. Immerse them in the captivating world of plot and setting, unravel deeper meanings, contemplate the appropriate audience, and evaluate the impact of the book. Discover the power of this resource in unlocking students' potential as astute readers and critical thinkers. Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 7 through 12. This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. This resource contains 4 pages.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Analysis, Literature, Notetaking
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Hidden Message Digital and Printable | Math Activity
Math, Algebra, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
The Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Hidden Message activity is designed to engage students in an exciting and interactive math experience. With no preparation required, this activity offers a combination of printable and digital formats, providing flexibility for both classroom and remote learning environments. By integrating the concept of adding and subtracting polynomials, this activity aims to strengthen students' skills while encouraging them to decipher a hidden message. The activity begins with students being presented with 17 polynomial calculations. These calculations involve adding and subtracting polynomials, which require students to apply their knowledge of polynomial operations. As they solve each calculation, students will uncover a corresponding letter or symbol that contributes to revealing the hidden message. This element of mystery adds an extra layer of engagement, motivating students to solve the problems accurately and efficiently. The activity's emphasis on adding and subtracting polynomials serves multiple educational purposes. Firstly, it reinforces students' understanding of polynomial operations, allowing them to practice combining like terms, identifying coefficients and exponents, and applying the rules of addition and subtraction. By encountering various polynomial expressions within the calculations, students gain exposure to different forms and complexities, enhancing their ability to manipulate polynomials effectively. Furthermore, this activity encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As students progress through the calculations, they must analyze the expressions and strategically select the appropriate operations to perform. They need to consider the signs, exponents, and variable terms to ensure accurate computation. This process fosters logical reasoning and promotes a deeper understanding of polynomial concepts. The inclusion of both digital and printable formats accommodates different learning preferences and instructional settings. Teachers can choose to distribute printed worksheets to students in the classroom or share digital versions via online platforms. The digital format offers interactive features, such as fillable forms or drag-and-drop options, which enhance student engagement and provide immediate feedback. The printable format allows students to work offline and offers a tangible experience that some learners may find more comfortable. Overall, the Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Hidden Message activity is a dynamic and student-centered math exercise. By integrating the element of a hidden message and incorporating polynomial operations, this activity aims to make learning enjoyable while reinforcing essential mathematical skills. Whether in the classroom or during remote learning, this no-prep activity provides a stimulating and accessible way for students to enhance their understanding of adding and subtracting polynomials.
Author Matemaths
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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
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Billie Holiday
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Billie Holiday was perhaps the most important singer of the Jazz age. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the musical 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 Billie Holiday 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 Billie Holiday 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 Billie Holiday 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 Billie Holiday 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, Billie Holiday
Hot-Air Balloons Reading Comprehension Article - Grade 8 and Up
Science, Physics, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Hot-Air Balloons. This resource is suitable for high school students as well as strong middle school students. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties. No prep, no formatting, no issues. Simply download, print (or upload to your class site), and you're all set. This resource is fully editable for your convenience This resource covers the following topics: - Pressure, volume, and temperature - Early hot-air balloons - How do hot-air balloons work? - Balloon launch - Balloon controls - Balloon landing 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. ----------------------------------------------- You might also be interested in the following individual reading comprehension articles: Health: • The Common Cold • The Flu • Exercise and its Importance for Health • Stem Cell Therapy: The Future of Medicine? • Concussions • Poliomyelitis - Polio • Smallpox • The Measles • Genetics and Gene Therapy • Heart Diseases • Cancer • The Effects of Caffeine • Down syndrome • HIV/AIDS - Informing the Public and Dispelling the Misconceptions • The Effect of Stress on the Brain • The Effect of Sugar on the Body • Whooping Cough • Asthma and Asthma Attacks • The Immune System • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • The Dangers of Smoking • Parkinson’s Disease • Protective Equipment - Keeping you safe • Fats • Tinnitus – Ringing in the Ears • Cystic Fibrosis • The Effects Of Binge Drinking On Teenagers • Multiple Sclerosis • Painkillers • Diabetes • Radioactivity • Scarring • Allergies • Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Health • The Placebo Effect • The Nervous System Earth and Space: • The Northern and Southern Lights • The Limitations of Space Travel • Why is the Sky Blue? An application of light waves • Stars - The Element Factories of the Universe • Solar and Lunar Eclipses • The Different Types of Clouds • How Weather Works • Natural Disasters • Thunderstorms • Fossils • Geologic Time • Watersheds • Hurricanes • Planets • Phases of Water Energy: • Fossil Fuels • Nuclear Energy: Fission and Fusion • Hydroelectric Energy Production • Solar Energy Production • Wind Energy Production • Renewable Energy Production • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Biofuels - Food or Fuel? • Electric House • Energy Use and Conservation Physics: • Magnets and Electromagnets • Roller Coasters - History, Design, and Function • How Do Boats Float? • Optical Phenomena • The Effects of Everyday Forces • Hydraulics • Hot-Air Balloons • Simple Machines • Automobile Safety • Pneumatics Chemistry: • The Chemistry of Explosions • Plastics: A Marvel Of Innovation • The Chemistry of Paint • Water Softeners and Hard Water • Cleaning up Acid Spills • The Accumulation of Plastic in the Ocean • Chemistry of Cooking • Chemistry of Cosmetics • Blood Analysis and Forensics • Radioactivity • Desalination for Drinking Water • Rust-Proofing Biology: • Fermentation and Food • DNA Paternity Tests • Laser Eye Surgery • Physical Adaptations • Muscle Growth • Genetically Modified Organisms • Mosquitoes And The Diseases They Spread • Twins • GERD and Acid Reflux - A Digestive System Disease • Bats – Misconceptions, Importance, and Facts • Superbugs - The Super Villains of Modern Medicine • Heart Attack and Stroke • Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall Ecology and the Environment: • Invasive Species • Ecosystems • Pesticides • The Importance of Bees • Coral Reef Ecosystems and their Future • Climate Change • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • Oil Spills and Their Consequences • Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification • RuBisCO - Earth's Most Important Protein • Symbiotic relationships between plants and insects • Smog - Its Causes and Dangers • Ocean Acidification • Pollution Control Devices • Tap vs Bottled Water • Predator Prey Relationships • Greenhouse Effect Natural Disasters: • Volcanoes: The Benefits and Devastation • Earthquakes Part 1 • Earthquakes Part 2 • Tsunamis • How the Dinosaurs Died -------------------------------------------- Each summary is rich with age appropriate content (grades 8 and up) and is 2.5-3 pages long (13-font). Following each is a list of 8-13 questions along with the answer key, which will help guide your students understanding. How this product will help your students: - Improve their scientific and disciplinary literacy skills - Improve their reading comprehension and scientific knowledge - Give them insights into important scientific concepts - Provide an extension activity for your faster moving/more gifted students How this product will help you: - Allow you to meet the NGSS, TEKS and Common Core Standards - Provide you with a concise introduction to your topic - Provide you with an engaging and easy to leave substitute plan which will keep your students engaged and on task - Prove you a means of measuring your students' literacy skills We don't spend enough time teaching scientific literacy to our students. This is either because we don't have the resources to do so effectively or we don't have the time. However, teaching our students to become scientifically literate is vital if we want them to succeed in life. We need them to know about the world they live in and about the issues they face. Even issues as simple as the common cold are misunderstood and can lead to the misuse of antibacterial drugs eventually rendering them ineffective. It can be used as a tool in your teaching arsenal on a regular basis, an extension activity for your faster learners, left for a substitute in an emergency or planned absence or as an extra bit of information for a topic. ***************************** For free resources, useful teaching tips, and tools, please visit my blog - TeachScienceWithFergy.com If you have any questions please feel free to send me an email - devon@teachwithfergy.com
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Air, Balloons, Physics, Velocity, Reading, How To Drive Hot Air Balloon Rust, Rust How To Control Hot Air Balloon
Decoding Essay Prompts
ELA, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This resource is a Decoding Essay Prompts Worksheet Packet. This will help students navigate essay questions and figure out how to decode them so they can provide a proper written response. This activity is broken down into 2 steps to give students the practice they need in decoding essay prompts. Answer key included.
Author Time Thrifty Teacher
Tags Decoding, Essay Writing, Writing Prompts, English