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Algebra
Math, Algebra, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Algebra Workbook : Mastering Fundamental Skills for Middle and High School Students This comprehensive Algebra workbook was meticulously crafted with a student’s learning journey in mind. It encapsulates not just the basic aspects of algebra, but also presents common errors made by students themselves, proving to us that mistakes can indeed be stepping stones to growth. A systematic approach is undertaken in order to allow students the room for making errors and understanding why they need correction. Accompanied by examples demonstrating accurate backbone operations of solving an algebraic problem, it further simplifies the concept down into bite-sized pieces which are easier to swallow. This facilitates a smoother transition into more complex concepts without overbearing or overwhelming the student. Creativity and Fun in Learning Algebra This isn't your stereotypical notebook filled with numbers.The creators have injected creativity and fun into this resource by including games and puzzles derived from scientific formulas and exciting facts. This unique twist adds a splash of color to an otherwise monotonous subject which makes it more engaging for all students across grades 7, 8, and 9. Benefits of Self-Checking Exercises A sense of accomplishment. Motivation through will power instead of external force. Foster progress self-check. A Digital Product with Physical Flexibility This product offers 64 pages worth high-quality content delivered in PDF format . Ready-to-print sheets that lend flexibility as per user convenience – whether you wish use it in whole group instruction setting inside your brick-and-mortar classrooms or individually during small group discussions or perhaps even as assignments when you won’t be physically present guide them through – making it an essential resource for public school teachers looking engage their students better during math sessions while simultaneously being cost-effective tool homeschoolers looking upgrade their arsenal teaching tools. Beyond Classroom Application Applications extend beyond teaching scenarios well; they may also prove helpful tutors who work privately with individuals or groups of students. The in-depth resource can assist them systematically walk their tutees through the complex maze of algebra, instilling a strong foundation that provides an advantage for subsequent math-related learning.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Algebra Word Search, Using Properties, Algebra Activities, Monomials, Solving Inequalities
Write An Argument For GCSE English (14-16 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Write an Argument for GCSE English provides focused writing practice to help students aged 14-16 achieve a C grade or higher on the GCSE English exam. This 12-part series examines key aspects of argumentative writing. Each pack concentrates on one writing technique like using PEE or PEA to structure an argument. Students gain experience writing to suit different purposes and audiences. Examples demonstrate the level of quality needed to succeed on the exam. By practicing essential exam writing skills like summarizing texts, analyzing language techniques, and making inferences, students build the specific competencies tested on the GCSE English Language exam. The packs emphasize rhetorical devices to engage readers. The resources use the highly effective P.E.E./P.E.T.E.R method so students can make a point with evidence and comment on stylistic techniques and effects. With focused practice, useful examples, and a teacher's insider tips, these write an argument packs aim to help every student gain the skills to achieve at least a C on the GCSE English exam.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Write To Argue, Argument Writing, Gcse, English Writing, Exam Success
Niels Bohr – Scientist Profile & Comprehension Activities - PDF + H5P
Life Sciences, Science, STEM, Social Studies, Biographies, Inventors, Basic Science, Physics, Chemistry, Human Body, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Niels Bohr – A Look at One of the Founders of Atomic Theory Informational Text, Student Tasks, and Interactive Quiz (PDF + H5P) 🧪🔬 A ready-to-use classroom resource for grades 7–10 🧪 This material introduces students to Niels Bohr and his ideas about the atom – ideas that still shape how we teach atomic structure today. The text is short and easy to follow, so it works well for younger students or for those who are just starting to learn about atomic models. I’ve used this kind of format when I needed a quick but meaningful activity – for example, during a unit on atomic theory or as part of a lesson on scientists and their discoveries. It’s also been useful in cover lessons, especially when someone without a science background had to step in. Everything is included and explained clearly. What’s in the file: A short reading text about Niels Bohr A profile worksheet for students to fill out Quiz questions with an answer key Two optional tasks: – Students write their own questions – Students answer a partner’s questions You get everything as a printable PDF, a modifiable .docx file (text only), and a simple H5P version for use in digital learning systems How you might use it: Students can read the text alone or in pairs. They then fill in the profile and answer the quiz questions. If there’s still time, they can come up with their own questions about the text and swap them with a classmate. The H5P version is helpful if your students are working online or if you want them to check their answers themselves. It’s a flexible resource that doesn’t need a lot of explanation – and works just as well in regular science lessons as in emergency planning. Have fun exploring the world of science with your students! Warmly, Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
Rating
Tags Science, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Chemistry, Scientific Concepts, Niels Bohr
Tsunamis Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Tsunamis Reading Comprehension Article The Tsunamis Reading Comprehension Article is a robust teaching resource tailored specifically for students in Grades 8 and above. This comprehensive content extensively covers a range of tsunami-related topics, offering historic insights about tsunamis as well as an educational understanding about what makes them destructive, the impact on the environment and human preparedness for such events. This efficient learning tool is ideal for managing either whole group discussions or small group learning activities . It proves to be an engaging addition to science homework or independent learning exercises. Notably, this resource effortlessly integrates with Google Classroom and remote teaching methods, hence providing flexibility in its usage. A single click allows it to be added onto your Google Drive simplifying digital storage. Strength: The true strength of this article lies in its holistic methodology aimed at enhancing disciplinary literacy among learners by boosting reading comprehension and analysis abilities which are crucial to obtain scientific literacy skills. Easing workload: This completed 'ready-to-use' tsunami comprehension article reduces teacher's workload by eliminating any need for formatting as all groundwork has already been attended to leaving teachers with more time towards strategy planning or other vital tasks. User-friendly Design: The approachable design of this reading material ensures that no student gets left behind making it an exceptional tool whether you wish you introduce your topic or even provide extension activities for faster learners. Fully Editable Resource Balancing Engagement & Cognitive Development This fully editable resource maintains a neat balance between engaging reading activities & relevant questionnaires aimed at promoting cognitive thinking abilities among students. The estimated completion time of 50-75 minutes makes this a perfectly timed learning exercise without becoming an overwhelming task. Conclusion In summary, the Tsunamis Reading Comprehension Article is the perfect choice for consolidating complex scientific concepts into digestible portions that interest even the most hesitant readers and also evaluates your students’ literacy skills. This resource successfully merges content that’s factually rich, educationally relevant and pedagogically sound to create informed, reflective thinkers with the necessary skills required to comprehend their surrounding world. Ultimately it promotes nuanced understanding of tsunamis while cultivating strong literacy roots making learning enjoyable & efficient.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Tsunamis, Reading Comprehension, Educational Resource, Scientific Literacy, Cognitive Thinking
Hydraulic Fracturing Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Physics, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
What is Hydraulic Fracturing a.k.a. Fracking? - A Science Reading Article - Disciplinary Literacy - This resource is suitable for high school students as well as strong middle-school students. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting and open-ended varieties. No prep, no formatting, no issues. Simply download, print (or upload to your class site) and you're all set. This reading is designed for a student in Grade 8 and above. If you would like something for students in grades 5-7, please check out Fracking and Its Dangers - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This resource is fully editable for your convenience. This resource covers the following topics: - A brief history of fracking - How does fracking work? - Why fracking? - Controversy - The Impact of Fracking on the environment - The Future of Fracking ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Google Classroom and Distance Learning Ready This resource is perfect for in-class or distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom. Automatically creates a copy of the reading and puts it directly into your Google Drive with a single click. Purchase --> Open --> Click --> Assign to your students The reading also includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version. Having all three options allow you to assign the reading to your students without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It also allows you, as well as your students, to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used. --------------------------------------------------- The Problem You Face - Not having the time to properly teach scientific literacy (disciplinary literacy) or improve your students reading comprehension and analysis skills. The Solution This fully editable, NO PREP reading comprehension article is composed of relevant, applicable, and engaging reading activities which can be used to: • introduce your topic • improve your students reading comprehension and scientific literacy skills • improve your students analysis skills • provide an extension activity to students who move at a faster pace • provide extra credit to students in need • measure your students' literacy skills Furthermore, this resource works very well as an emergency substitute plan as it will keep your students on task and focused while you are away. This resource will take your students between 50-75 minutes to complete and includes some open-ended questions. An answer key is also included for your reference. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You might also be interested in the following individual reading comprehension articles: Health: • The Common Cold • The Flu • Exercise and its Importance for Health • Stem Cell Therapy: The Future of Medicine? • Concussions • Poliomyelitis - Polio • Smallpox • The Measles • Genetics and Gene Therapy • Heart Diseases • Cancer • The Effects of Caffeine • Down syndrome • HIV/AIDS - Informing the Public and Dispelling the Misconceptions • The Effect of Stress on the Brain • The Effect of Sugar on the Body • Whooping Cough • Asthma and Asthma Attacks • The Immune System • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • The Dangers of Smoking • Parkinson’s Disease • Protective Equipment - Keeping you safe • Fats • Tinnitus – Ringing in the Ears • Cystic Fibrosis • The Effects Of Binge Drinking On Teenagers • Multiple Sclerosis • Painkillers • Diabetes • Radioactivity • Scarring • Allergies • Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Health Earth and Space: • The Northern and Southern Lights • The Limitations of Space Travel • Why is the Sky Blue? An application of light waves • Stars - The Element Factories of the Universe • Solar and Lunar Eclipses • The Different Types of Clouds • How Weather Works • Natural Disasters • Thunderstorms • Fossils • Geologic Time • Watersheds • Hurricanes Energy: • Fossil Fuels • Nuclear Energy: Fission and Fusion • Hydroelectric Energy Production • Solar Energy Production • Wind Energy Production • Renewable Energy Production • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Biofuels - Food or Fuel? • Electric House • Energy Use and Conservation Physics: • Magnets and Electromagnets • Roller Coasters - History, Design, and Function • How Do Boats Float? • Optical Phenomena • The Effects of Everyday Forces • Hydraulics • Hot-Air Balloons • Simple Machines • Automobile Safety Chemistry: • The Chemistry of Explosions • Plastics: A Marvel Of Innovation • The Chemistry of Paint • Water Softeners and Hard Water • Cleaning up Acid Spills • The Accumulation of Plastic in the Ocean • Chemistry of Cooking • Chemistry of Cosmetics • Blood Analysis and Forensics • Radioactivity • Desalination for Drinking Water • Rust-Proofing Biology: • Fermentation and Food • DNA Paternity Tests • Laser Eye Surgery • Physical Adaptations • Muscle Growth • Genetically Modified Organisms • Mosquitoes And The Diseases They Spread • Twins • GERD and Acid Reflux - A Digestive System Disease • Bats – Misconceptions, Importance, and Facts • Superbugs - The Super Villains of Modern Medicine • Heart Attack and Stroke • Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall Ecology and the Environment: • Invasive Species • Ecosystems • Pesticides • The Importance of Bees • Coral Reef Ecosystems and their Future • Climate Change • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • Oil Spills and Their Consequences • Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification • RuBisCO - Earth's Most Important Protein • Symbiotic relationships between plants and insects • Smog - Its Causes and Dangers • Ocean Acidification • Pollution Control Devices • Tap vs Bottled Water • Predator Prey Relationships • Greenhouse Effect Natural Disasters: • Volcanoes: The Benefits and Devastation • Earthquakes Part 1 • Earthquakes Part 2 • Tsunamis • How the Dinosaurs Died ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Praise For My Reading Comprehension Resources: "Perfect for informational text reading standards! Thanks!" "I teach middle school science and need to include informational text in my classroom. These readings are great for independent reading for my grade level and upper-level readers. The articles address CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.1 (Citing specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.) and CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.10 (By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.). The leveled questions allow you to subtly assign the questions to different ability students working in a group. Topics are relevant to the students and current. Graphics draw the students into the article. I'm going to have one printed and waiting in for my substitute folder too! THANKS!" "Thanks for putting together a wonderful resource." "I teach Special Education high school science in Maryland in a special school for children with learning disabilities/Autism. I liked the readings and I think students could relate to the topics. I know these are too high a reading level for most of my students and I would read it out loud and highlight the important information together. I would not be able to use the higher-order thinking questions (which I like) with these kids. For my high students (very few of these in my school :), I really like these especially how you noted where you got the information which if they were inclined, they could go back to the original source. I like that you have scaffolded the questions and I would only be able to use these with a handful of students, but I think in a regular high school classroom (I spent many years in regular ed) these are spot on. Thank you for sharing." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Each summary is rich with age-appropriate content (grades 8 and up) and is 2.5-3 pages long (13-font). Following each is a list of 8-13 questions along with the answer key, which will help guide your students understanding. How this product will help your students: - Improve their scientific and disciplinary literacy skills - Improve their reading comprehension and scientific knowledge - Give them insights into important scientific concepts - Provide an extension activity for your faster moving/more gifted students How this product will help you: - Allow you to meet the NGSS, TEKS and Common Core Standards - Provide you with a concise introduction to your topic - Provide you with an engaging and easy to leave substitute plan which will keep your students engaged and on task - Prove you a means of measuring your students' literacy skills We don't spend enough time teaching scientific literacy to our students. This is either because we don't have the resources to do so effectively or we don't have the time. However, teaching our students to become scientifically literate is vital if we want them to succeed in life. We need them to know about the world they live in and about the issues they face. Even issues as simple as the common cold are misunderstood and can lead to the misuse of antibacterial drugs eventually rendering them ineffective. It can be used as a tool in your teaching arsenal on a regular basis, an extension activity for your faster learners, left for a substitute in an emergency or planned absence or as an extra bit of information for a topic.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Fracking, Hydraulic, Energy, Gas, Reading
John Calvin Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: World, History: Ancient, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
John Calvin Research Organizer & Essay Assignment This 6-page teaching resource guides students through researching and writing an informative essay about John Calvin, an influential figure in the Protestant Reformation. Students will gather facts about Calvin's life and ideas using a scaffolded research organizer worksheet. An essay outline worksheet then supports students in crafting a five-paragraph essay incorporating their research. Finally, a peer review checklist and grading rubric aligned to Common Core ELA standards provide helpful tools for revision and assessment. This versatile resource can facilitate an in-depth research project or streamlined lesson on John Calvin's role in religious history. It promotes critical thinking skills as students analyze Calvin's beliefs and legacy. Pairing independent research with structured writing support, it is appropriate for grades 7-11, especially secondary history and language arts classes. Students will summarize key events and perspectives shaping Calvin's theology. Adaptable components allow customization of project length and grading criteria.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Climate Change Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Climate Change: The Reality and Danger - A Science Reading Article - Disciplinary Literacy - Grade 8 and Up. This resource is suitable for high school students as well as strong middle-school students. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting and open-ended varieties. There are also video extension questions (optional) that the students can access via a URL or a QR code. 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 is Climate? - Global temperature—how it’s measured - What’s happening with the climate now? Why are we concerned about it? - Why are we so concerned about 1.4 degrees F? - What can we do to help? --------------------------------------------- The Problem You Face - Not having the time to properly teach scientific literacy (disciplinary literacy) or improve your students reading comprehension and analysis skills. The Solution This fully editable, NO PREP reading comprehension article is composed of relevant, applicable, and engaging reading activities which can be used to: • introduce your topic • improve your students reading comprehension and scientific literacy skills • improve your students' analysis skills • provide an extension activity to students who move at a faster pace • provide extra credit to students in need • measure your students' literacy skills Furthermore, this resource works very well as an emergency substitute plan as it will keep your students on task and focused while you are away. This resource will take your students between 50-75 minutes to complete and includes some open-ended questions. An answer key is also included for your reference. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You might also be interested in the following individual reading comprehension articles: Health: • The Common Cold • The Flu • Exercise and its Importance for Health • Stem Cell Therapy: The Future of Medicine? • Concussions • Poliomyelitis - Polio • Smallpox • The Measles • Genetics and Gene Therapy • Heart Diseases • Cancer • The Effects of Caffeine • Down syndrome • HIV/AIDS - Informing the Public and Dispelling the Misconceptions • The Effect of Stress on the Brain • The Effect of Sugar on the Body • Whooping Cough • Asthma and Asthma Attacks • The Immune System • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • The Dangers of Smoking • Parkinson’s Disease • Protective Equipment - Keeping you safe • Fats • Tinnitus – Ringing in the Ears • Cystic Fibrosis • The Effects Of Binge Drinking On Teenagers • Multiple Sclerosis • Painkillers • Diabetes • Radioactivity • Scarring • Allergies • Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Health Earth and Space: • The Northern and Southern Lights • The Limitations of Space Travel • Why is the Sky Blue? An application of light waves • Stars - The Element Factories of the Universe • Solar and Lunar Eclipses • The Different Types of Clouds • How Weather Works • Natural Disasters • Thunderstorms • Fossils • Geologic Time • Watersheds • Hurricanes Energy: • Fossil Fuels • Nuclear Energy: Fission and Fusion • Hydroelectric Energy Production • Solar Energy Production • Wind Energy Production • Renewable Energy Production • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Biofuels - Food or Fuel? • Electric House • Energy Use and Conservation Physics: • Magnets and Electromagnets • Roller Coasters - History, Design, and Function • How Do Boats Float? • Optical Phenomena • The Effects of Everyday Forces • Hydraulics • Hot-Air Balloons • Simple Machines • Automobile Safety Chemistry: • The Chemistry of Explosions • Plastics: A Marvel Of Innovation • The Chemistry of Paint • Water Softeners and Hard Water • Cleaning up Acid Spills • The Accumulation of Plastic in the Ocean • Chemistry of Cooking • Chemistry of Cosmetics • Blood Analysis and Forensics • Radioactivity • Desalination for Drinking Water • Rust-Proofing Biology: • Fermentation and Food • DNA Paternity Tests • Laser Eye Surgery • Physical Adaptations • Muscle Growth • Genetically Modified Organisms • Mosquitoes And The Diseases They Spread • Twins • GERD and Acid Reflux - A Digestive System Disease • Bats – Misconceptions, Importance, and Facts • Superbugs - The Super Villains of Modern Medicine • Heart Attack and Stroke • Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall Ecology and the Environment: • Invasive Species • Ecosystems • Pesticides • The Importance of Bees • Coral Reef Ecosystems and their Future • Climate Change • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • Oil Spills and Their Consequences • Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification • RuBisCO - Earth's Most Important Protein • Symbiotic relationships between plants and insects • Smog - Its Causes and Dangers • Ocean Acidification • Pollution Control Devices • Tap vs Bottled Water • Predator Prey Relationships • Greenhouse Effect Natural Disasters: • Volcanoes: The Benefits and Devastation • Earthquakes Part 1 • Earthquakes Part 2 • Tsunamis • How the Dinosaurs Died ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Each summary is rich with age appropriate content (grades 8 and up) and is 2.5-3 pages long (13-font). Following each is a list of 8-13 questions along with the answer key, which will help guide your students understanding. How this product will help your students: - Improve their scientific and disciplinary literacy skills - Improve their reading comprehension and scientific knowledge - Give them insights into important scientific concepts - Provide an extension activity for your faster moving/more gifted students How this product will help you: - Allow you to meet the NGSS, TEKS and Common Core Standards - Provide you with a concise introduction to your topic - Provide you with an engaging and easy to leave substitute plan which will keep your students engaged and on task - Prove you a means of measuring your students literacy skills We don't spend enough time teaching scientific literacy to our students. This is either because we don't have the resources to do so effectively or we don't have the time. However, teaching our students to become scientifically literate is vital if we want them to succeed in life. We need them to know about the world they live in and about the issues they face. Even issues as simple as the common cold are misunderstood and can lead to the misuse of antibacterial drugs eventually rendering them ineffective. It can be used as a tool in your teaching arsenal on a regular basis, an extension activity for your faster learners, left for a substitute in an emergency or planned absence or as an extra bit of information for a topic.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Climate, Change, Earth, Weather, Reading
Write To Persuade For GCSE English (14-16 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Write to Persuade for GCSE English This 12-part resource series focuses on building persuasive writing skills for students aged 14-16 preparing for the GCSE English Language exam. Created by an experienced English teacher, these packs aim to boost students' grades by outlining exam requirements and techniques for structuring high-scoring responses. Through worked examples and practice activities , students learn how to engage readers when writing to inform, explain, argue, advise, describe, and persuade. Key skills covered include using PEE (Point, Evidence, Explain) or PETER (Point, Evidence, Technique, Effect, Response) structures to build analytical arguments. Students also study rhetorical devices like speaking directly to the reader, crafting inclusive statements, and asking rhetorical questions. Lessons emphasize stylistic techniques as well, including vivid vocabulary, similes, and metaphors. With a clear focus on developing the analytical and persuasive skills assessed in the GCSE English exam, these step-by-step packs aim to help every student reach a grade C or above. Activities allow students to build confidence writing for various purposes and audiences at a grade 7-8 reading level. The resource is designed for flexible use, supporting whole-class, small group, or independent study.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Write To Persuade, Gcse, Exam Success, English Language, Examples
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
Energy Use and Conservation Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Physics, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Energy Use and Conservation Reading Comprehension Article This informative science article teaches high school and advanced middle school students about energy conservation. The reading covers topics like what energy conservation is, how to save energy through behavior and technology, energy labels , and smart meters. Students then apply their knowledge by answering reading comprehension questions about the article. Question types include knowledge, thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended questions. This engaging 50-75 minute literacy-based science activity works for whole group, small group, or independent practice. It's perfect for in-class learning or distance learning via Google Classroom since editable Word, PDF, and Drive formats are included. The reading comprehension article strengthens science knowledge and literacy skills. An answer key is also provided.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Energy Use, Conservation, Physics, Reading, Comprehension
Pesticides Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Pesticides Reading Comprehension Article tackles literacy and science. Students read a scientific article about the history, benefits, costs, and organic alternatives to pesticides. Knowledge, thinking, connecting, and open-ended questions measure reading comprehension and analysis skills. This NO PREP resource works for whole group, small group, homework, faster pacing, extra credit, substitute plans, and gauging literacy abilities. The reading, questions, and answer key take 50-75 minutes. Add the article directly to Google Classroom with one click. Download printable PDF and Microsoft Word documents for distance learning. Meet NGSS, TEKS, and Common Core standards while improving scientific literacy.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Pesticides, Bacteria, Reading, Comprehension, Science
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Gary Paulsen
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few authors have mastered the art of the the young adult novel like Gary Paulsen. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of Hatchet, Woodsong, and many other classic works, 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 Gary Paulsen 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 Gary Paulsen 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 Gary Paulsen 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 Gary Paulsen notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining
Therapy Dog Classroom Rules – Create, Discuss & Decorate! 🐶🏫 Banner
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, High School, Middle School, Elementary, Early Learning, Pre-K, Classroom Decor, Banners, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
Therapy Dog Classroom Rules Create, Discuss & Decorate! 🐶🏫 Bringing a therapy dog into the classroom is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also requires clear expectations and structure. This Therapy Dog Rules Pennant Banner is a creative and engaging way to introduce, reinforce, and display important guidelines for students when interacting with a school therapy dog. Whether your school already has a therapy dog or you’re just starting to introduce the idea, these pennants help students understand respectful behavior, responsibilities, and boundaries in a fun and visual way. 🐾 Why This Resource is Perfect for Your Classroom ✔ Encourages Respectful Interactions – Helps students learn how to behave around a therapy dog. ✔ Interactive & Creative – Students can draw, write, or collage their own pennants to personalize the display. ✔ Supports Classroom Discussions – Use as a conversation starter about animal care, empathy, and safety. ✔ A Fun Visual Reminder – Display the banner in the classroom or on the door so rules are always visible. ✔ Perfect for Any Therapy Dog Setting – Ideal for schools, counseling offices, and special education programs. 📌 What’s Included? 📜 Printable Therapy Dog Rules Pennants, featuring: ✔ Ready-made rule templates ✔ Blank versions for students to create their own rules ✔ Simple, clear visuals for all ages ✔ pre-colored for quick use 🎨 How to Use This Resource 1️⃣ Print the pennants and the door sign. 2️⃣ Let students illustrate, decorate, or collage the rules in their own creative way. 3️⃣ Cut out and string the pennants together to create a classroom banner. 4️⃣ Hang the banner somewhere visible to reinforce positive interactions with the therapy dog. 🏆 Classroom Tip: Involve students in writing the rules together before decorating their pennants. This makes them feel more responsible for following the guidelines! 🐶 Why Teachers Love It ✔ “A great way to help kids understand boundaries around therapy dogs.” ✔ “The perfect mix of creativity and structure—students loved making their own rules!” ✔ “Looks great on the classroom wall and actually helps reinforce good behavior!” 🏫 Make Your Therapy Dog Program a Success! Having a therapy dog in the classroom can be an incredible learning experience—but students need guidance to make sure it’s a safe and positive environment. This banner set makes it easy, interactive, and fun to set those expectations! 📥 Download now and start creating your therapy dog-friendly classroom today! 🐾✨ 📍 Best, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog Rules, Classroom Pet Guidelines, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Dog Classroom Rules
Learn Colloquial Expressions & Idioms In English (8 years +)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Learn Colloquial Expressions & Idioms in English (8 years +) This is a comprehensive digital teaching resource designed to assist learners, especially those learning English as a second language. It proves to be an invaluable addition to any educator's collection of resources for teaching Language Arts across Grades 4 to 12, and is flexible for adaptation across various levels. Focused Learning and Engaging Lessons This thorough tool facilitates engaging lessons for students with the focus on improving proficiency in informal English via colloquial expressions and idioms. Using the novel method of comic character 'the alien Zoggy', it transforms language learning into a fun experience. Versatility and Personalization The resource offers versatility as it can be shared directly with students through Google Classroom or similar platforms from your personal Google Drive. Its editable feature allows educators to adapt the content according to their needs, thereby enhancing its effectiveness. Guidance on proper preposition usage Tips on how formal letters should be written in English Widening vocabulary range by incorporating interesting words into everyday speech and writing contexts while improving grammar skills. Carefully crafted exercises are available after tuition pages, enabling learners ample practice space where they can immediately apply what they've learned. Instructional Opportunities with Flexibility The flexibility provided by this resource enables various instructional opportunities irrespective of whether assigned as regular classroom work that collectively engages little learners or distributed among small study groups encouraging peer-to-peer interactions; alternatively also useful as assignments for home-based self-study outside school hours. In Conclusion: 'Learn Colloquial Expressions & Idioms in English' provides enriched teachings in a fresh, fun way that builds strong language foundations. It gradually and effectively guides learners towards achieving proficiency both in written and spoken English thereby improving their overall command over the global language.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags English Expressions, Idioms, Language Learning, Colloquialisms, ESL, Colloquial Expressions In English, Colloquial Expressions English
Scientist: William Harvey Fact Sheet, Quiz, and Interactive Exercises
Life Sciences, Science, Biology, Physics, STEM, Human Body, History, Social Studies, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Discover William Harvey – The Scientist Who Unveiled the Circulatory System William Harvey is best known as the physician who discovered the circulation of blood, revolutionizing our understanding of the human body and laying the groundwork for modern physiology. This comprehensive teaching resource introduces your students in grades 6–8 to Harvey’s groundbreaking contributions to biology and medicine. Designed for a 45-minute lesson, it combines engaging informational content with interactive and creative tasks to ensure a memorable and educational experience. What’s Included: Concise Informational Text: A clear and engaging overview of William Harvey’s role in science. Fact Sheet Activity: Encourages students to organize knowledge and work creatively. Quiz with Solutions: Promotes fun, interactive learning and self-assessment. Additional Exercises: Students can create their own questions and collaborate in pairs to deepen their understanding. Flexible Formats: Includes a color and black-and-white printable PDF, as well as interactive H5P tasks for digital learning. Why You’ll Love This Resource: Time-Saving: Perfect for teachers who need a ready-to-go, well-structured lesson. Versatile Use: Ideal for biology, history of science, or cross-curricular lessons in English and science classes. Promotes Independence: Solutions are included, allowing students to check their work and explore the topic at their own pace. Interactive and Engaging: Tasks are designed to keep students actively involved while learning about William Harvey’s legacy. Whether you use it for a regular lesson, substitute teaching, or as part of a digital learning activity, this resource will make William Harvey’s contributions come alive for your students. Bring William Harvey’s fascinating world of science and medicine into your classroom and inspire your students to see history and science in a whole new light! Have fun exploring the world of science with your students! Warmly, Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, William Harvey, Circulatory System, Medicine, Physician
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Grocery Shopping Level 1
Special Resources, Life Studies, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Finance, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Level 1 Grocery Shopping Money Math Level 1 Grocery Shopping Money Math is a helpful tool in Special Education that assists middle school students in learning how to figure out the prices of groceries, like fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, dry goods, canned foods, sweets, personal care items, and household products. This Money Math Life Skills Worksheet helps students practice the following: - Figuring out the total cost when buying multiples of the same product (Improves multiplication skills). - Finding the total cost for various items with different prices (Strengthens addition skills). - Calculating the cost of fruits and vegetables based on their weight (Enhances both multiplication and addition skills). This Money Math Life Skills Worksheet includes a total of 64 questions to work on! Middle school students can use this worksheet to develop the necessary life skills to become more independent at school, at home and community. You can use this activity in special education classes or one-on-one settings like speech therapy, occupational therapy, ABA therapy, or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. This is an excellent resource for defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals for middle school students working on independent living. Interactive, hands-on, and community instruction are excellent uses for this life skills activity. All correct answers are provided at the end of each section. 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 7, grade 8, grade 9, and autism life skill centers . It's a printable, easy-to-use activity ready to hand out! Engage your special education class with this highly interactive Middle School Money Math Life Skills Worksheet! Related Products for Developing Practical Money Math Skills Level 1 Reading Menus Level 2 Reading Menus Level 3 Reading Menus Level 4 Reading Menus Level 1 Clothes Shopping Level 2 Clothes Shopping Level 3 Clothes Shopping Level 4 Clothes Shopping A PDF with 38 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
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Tags Life Skills Money Math , Money Management, 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, Life Skills For Adults, Life Skills For Teens
Finance Life Skills: Alexa Learns to Plan for Unexpected Expenses
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Finance, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In "Alexa Learns to Handle Surprise Bills," Austin shows Alexa how to get ready for unexpected expenses by saving money for financial surprises. Using this Finance Life Skills resource helps students: 1. Save a bit of cash each month to make an emergency fund for surprise bills. 2. Modify your budget to cover unanticipated expenses by cutting down on non-essential spending. 3. Learn what can happen if you don't pay bills on time, like late fees, damage to your credit score, and losing services temporarily. 4. Keep organized by keeping an eye on due dates and avoiding unnecessary late payment fees. 5. Engage through conversations and questions that help you understand the story and its ideas. 6. See real-life examples and pictures that match your age, like illustrations and diagrams , making this story a great way to teach social skills. 7. Understand clear expectations with straightforward language, which makes it 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 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
Homologous Series of Alcohols – Word Search Activity (Differentiated)
Life Sciences, Science, STEM, Basic Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Activities, Games, Task Cards, Crosswords Puzzles, Word Searches
Homologous Series of Alcohols – Word Search Activity (Differentiated) A flexible review task for organic chemistry lessons (Grades 8–11) 🧪🔍 Alkanols Alcanoles This set of word search puzzles offers a quiet but focused way for students to review the homologous series of alcohols in organic chemistry. Instead of asking for definitions or formulae, students engage with key terms through active searching – which can be a surprisingly effective way to reinforce terminology. The material includes 10 word search puzzles , each in two variants (A/B), with five levels of difficulty . These levels are marked with stars (1 to 5), so you can easily differentiate within your classroom. Puzzles vary by grid size and by the direction in which words are hidden – from simple (only forward) to more challenging (also backward and diagonal). The content covers terminology related to the alcohol functional group and homologous series, making it a suitable supplement to introductory or review units in organic chemistry. What’s included: 10 unique puzzles × 2 variants (A and B) 5 differentiation levels based on grid size and word direction Answer keys for all puzzles Color and black-and-white versions for easy printing Chemistry-themed clipart to add visual appeal Ideas for classroom use: I’ve used these word searches both as a quiet review tool and as a warm-up or cool-down at the beginning or end of a lesson. The A/B version is especially useful for classroom management – students working side by side aren’t tempted to copy but still complete equivalent tasks. Students often appreciate the variety, especially when switching between more structured exercises and creative, self-paced activities. Whether as an individual task, a group competition, or a calming option during busy weeks – this resource supports technical vocabulary in a format that feels low-pressure and accessible. A simple and effective addition to your chemistry toolkit. Have fun exploring the world of science with your students! Warmly, Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
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Tags Science, STEM, Chemistry, Homologous Series, Alcohols, Word Search Activity, Differentiated, Organic Chemistry, Alkanols, Alcanoles
Online Safety Skills: Alexa Learns About Secure Passwords
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Discover the engaging and interactive Online Safety life skills story Alexa Learns About Secure Passwords! This essential digital educational resource teaches high school students and young adults the importance of password security and internet safety. The simple language and relatable real-world examples make it an ideal tool for individuals with special needs when it comes to mastering everyday online tasks. Here’s what makes this product stand out: • A thought-provoking conversation starter on password security. • Hands-on activities that align perfectly with IEP goals. • 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 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 five(5) pages.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, Resource For ABA Therapists, Resource For Supported Living Coach , Summer Life Skills Activities, Autism Resource For Parent , IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Personal Responsibility, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
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
Tags Matemaths, Polynomials, Algebra, Algebra 2, Code Breaker, Hidden Message, Digital, Printable, Adding And Subtracting Polynomials Worksheet, Practice Adding And Subtracting Polynomials Worksheet, Adding And Subtracting Polynomials Worksheets, Polynomials Adding And Subtracting Worksheet, Adding Subtracting Polynomials Worksheet, Subtracting Fractions With Polynomials
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Rosa Parks
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Rosa Parks jump-started the 1960's Civil Rights movement with her initiating action for the Montgomery bus boycott. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of this iconic figure for equal rights 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 Rosa Parks 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 Rosa Parks 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 Rosa Parks 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 Rosa Parks 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, Rosa Parks
Independent Living Skills: How to Create a Shopping List
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Finance, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In this Special Education life skills activity, high school students create a weekly Grocery Shopping List that includes meats, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, desserts, canned goods, personal care items, and household items. The use of this Independent Living Skills resource will allow students to engage in the following: • Creating a budget-based grocery shopping list • Making a shopping list for all essential items • When to spend extra money on non-essential groceries • Here is how to find out how much each item on your shopping list costs • Making grocery shopping easier with an organized list • A blank PDF ready-to-use grocery shopping list There are 16 reading comprehension questions in this Independent Living 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, 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 Independent Living Skills Activity! This activity contains step-by-step instructions, questions, and answers that reinforce learning, age-appropriate graphics, real-world examples, and ideas for implementation. This is the perfect special education activity for grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, and autism life skill centers . This special education life skills handout was designed to assist teens and adults with difficulties developing independent living skills. It's a printable, easy-to-use activity ready to hand out! Related Products for Managing Personal Finances How to Create a Monthly Budget The Value of a Bank Account How Credit Cards Work How to Read a Basic Pay Stub A PDF with 19 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, Life Skills Money Math, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Autism Resource For Parent , Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Autism And Money Skills
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
Scientist Ernst Haeckel Fact Sheet, Quiz + Exercises | PDF + H5P
Life Sciences, Science, Biology, STEM, History: World, History, Social Studies, Animals, Biographies, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Discover Ernst Haeckel – The Scientist Who Made Nature a Work of Art Have you ever tried to explain to students how scientists organize and classify life? It can be tricky, but Ernst Haeckelmade it easier—not just through words, but through breathtaking illustrations. He was more than just a scientist; he was also an artist who brought the beauty of biology to life. His work helped shape modern science, and he even gave us the word "ecology", which we still use today! This ready-to-go lesson introduces your students to Haeckel’s fascinating discoveries, his role in expanding Darwin’s ideas, and how his scientific drawings helped people understand the natural world in a whole new way. What’s Inside? 📚 Engaging Reading Text – A simple, student-friendly introduction to Haeckel’s life and work. 📝 Creative Fact Sheet Activity – Encourages students to process and organize information in their own way. ❓ Quiz with Answers – A fun way to check understanding while keeping students engaged. 🎯 Discussion & Thinking Tasks – Students create their own questions and work in pairs or small groups. 🖥️ Print & Digital Formats – Includes a printable PDF and H5P interactive exercises for flexible use. Why Teachers Love This Lesson ✔ Zero Prep Needed – Just print (or assign digitally) and go! ✔ Perfect for Multiple Subjects – Great for biology, environmental science, and history of science. ✔ Encourages Student Independence – Students can check their own answers and explore further. ✔ More Than Just Facts – Thought-provoking tasks keep students actively involved. Why Your Students Will Love It Unlike a typical textbook lesson, this resource makes science feel alive. Instead of memorizing dry facts, students will discover how Haeckel shaped how we see the natural world—and how his love for both art and science continues to inspire us today. No complicated explanations. No boring worksheets. Just an engaging, eye-opening lesson that makes science unforgettable! 🌍 Introduce your students to the scientist who turned biology into art! Download now and bring the wonder of nature into your classroom. Wishing you and your students a great time exploring science together! Best, Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Evolution, Ernst Haeckel