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The Economic Way of Thinking - About Everything
Students write their definitions of economics on index cards and revise them as the lesson continues. They discuss the principles of economic reasoning and after completing a quiz, use economic reasoning to solve "real life" mysteries.
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Introduce: Summarizing Narrative Text
When scholars re-tell a story, do they boil it down to important details in a logical order? Practice summarizing narratives using this think-aloud strategy, which is scripted here for your convenience. After explaining why this is an...
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Name That Object
Need a sponge activity? This is a simple game-like activity that can be completed in 5 to 10 minutes and helps young learners practice question asking and reasoning skills. The teacher hides a common classroom object from the class and...
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Inside Out!
Students use reasoning skills to understand the concepts of opposites, inside, and outside. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify words that are opposites, particularly inside and outside. Students then apply their...
Annenberg Foundation
Controversial Issues in Practice
Wow! This resource provides three related lessons on the First Amendment that challenge US government students to explore their personal opinion on the separation of church and state. Each lesson can be adjusted in length, but is...
Noyce Foundation
First Rate
Explore distance and time factors to build an understanding of rates. A comprehensive set of problems target learners of all grade levels. The initial problem provides distance and time values and asks for the winner of a race. Another...
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Number Line: Negative Numbers
In this graphing calculator worksheet for the TI-83 calculator, students first observe a demonstration for calculating negative numbers. Next, students use their graphing calculator to answer 6 thoughtful T/F and short answer...
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Math Club Warm Up #6b
In this if/then worksheet, 6th graders answer 4 word problems using if/then statements, requiring logic and problem solving skills; there are 4 sheets on a page.
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The Family Tree
In this patterns practice worksheet, students read a 3-paragraph excerpt regarding a family tree and respond to 1 graphic organizer question and 1 short answer question.
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Outdoor Activities: Solve It-Outdoors
Students practice problem solving skills. In this early childhood education instructional activity, students foster the ability to use creative and critical thinking to turn obstacles into bridges to greater learning as they complete...
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Wood Sculptures and Constructions
Young scholars build and construct unique wood sculptures in order to develop creative-thinking, problem-solving, and fine-motor skills. In this construction instructional activity, students receive a variety of wooden shapes and use...
Yummy Math
Going to the Game (systems)
Seven real-life math problems require the solving of simultaneous pairs of linear equations. Although a similar approach is taken for most of the problems, the topic of sports stadium concessions should keep the interest level high. As a...
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Comprehending Informational Text
Do you know what a fallacy is? Discuss this term and its meaning with your class. Then, talk about why making generalizations about a large group of people isn't the best thing to do. As a group, study the included letter excerpt. It...
Haut Gap Middle School
Root Words
Scholars demonstrate their knowledge of root words aqua and aud, and develop vocabulary skills by completing of a chart, handout, and worksheet using creative thinking skills, a dictionary, and a thesaurus.
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Operation: Math
Students use critical thinking skills about math operations and practice using previously taught math skills. They solve a puzzle where they have to replace an * with the correct operation to complete the number sentence.
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SAT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 01
In this SAT reading comprehension worksheet, students read an excerpt from a book and answer comprehension questions. Students answer 7 questions and submit their answers in this SAT practice worksheet.
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Mathematical Magazines
High schoolers use ads from magazines to create data to be measured and apply the skill of estimation. They record the percentage of magazine ads that could be separated into different categories made by students through the use of...
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Math Squares 2
In this math worksheet, students practice solving the math squares using the four basic operations. The answers are found on page two.
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Brave Kid Sudoku 2
For this Sudoku practice worksheet, students fill in the missing numbers in the 4x4 puzzle using their problem solving skills.
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Brave Kid Sudoku 6 x 6
In this Sudoku practice worksheet, students fill in the missing numbers in the 6x6 puzzle using their problem solving skills.
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Brave Kid Sudoku 6 x 6: Duck
In this Sudoku practice learning exercise, students fill in the missing numbers in the 6x6 puzzle using their problem solving skills.
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Brave Kid Sudoku 6 x 6: Horse
In this Sudoku practice worksheet, students fill in the missing numbers in the 6x6 puzzle using their problem solving skills.
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Brave Kid Sudoku 4 x 4 Crab
In this Sudoku practice worksheet, students fill in the missing numbers in the 4x4 puzzle using their problem solving skills.