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Outline Review
Outlining is one of the, if not the, most helpful tools for writing and studying. By outlining, students examine main concepts, supporting details, and the interrelations of the learning materials. I1
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Outlining is one of the, if not the, most helpful tools for writing and studying. By outlining, students examine main concepts, supporting details, and the interrelations of the learning materials. In this activity, students outline a chapter or parts of the text. Team members use their outlines to recreate a summary of the chapter or text.
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Science Jeopardy
Everyone loves the quiz show Jeopardy. In this activity, students play Science Jeopardy in their teams. Students write questions reviewing science topics covered and the answers to their questions. I1
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Everyone loves the quiz show Jeopardy. In this activity, students play Science Jeopardy in their teams. Students write questions reviewing science topics covered and the answers to their questions. In teams, they take turns quizzing each other.
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Make A Myth
Myths are traditional stories of unknown origin used to explain how the world came to be, how human and animal creatures came to possess various characteristics, and why the stars travel across the s1
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Myths are traditional stories of unknown origin used to explain how the world came to be, how human and animal creatures came to possess various characteristics, and why the stars travel across the sky in meaningful patterns. These fictitious stories usually involve the exploits of gods and heroes. In this activity, students write their own myths about a science topic. This activity provides a good anticipatory set to learning the reality behind any science topic.
Portraits of Character
Halloween Heroics - Mark Seay
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Mark Seay shields his niece from a bullet. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Why might it have been easy for Mark to skip the Halloween party?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “How do you think Mark’s sister felt about what he did? Imagine you are Mark’s sister. Write Mark a letter and state your feelings about his actions.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
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Animal Adaptations
Urbanization spells doom for the species that cannot adapt and survive in the new environment. Hawks, foxes, deer and other animals have found ways to live in a city environment. Falcons, for example1
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Urbanization spells doom for the species that cannot adapt and survive in the new environment. Hawks, foxes, deer and other animals have found ways to live in a city environment. Falcons, for example, nest high above the city on the ledges and niches of skyscrapers. In this activity, students explore adaptation different animals have made or would need to make with urbanization.
Portraits of Character
Attack of the Pit Bulls - Karl Schreiner
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Karl Schreiner stops dogs from attacking a boy. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How do you think Karl felt when the dogs turned on him? How would you feel in his place?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Write a dialogue between a pit bull owner and a parent who wants the dog removed from the neighborhood. What would the two say to each other? What reasons and emotional arguments would they use?” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Portraits of Character
Kid Courageous—Matthew Brooks
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Matthew Brooks saves his cousin from drowning. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What kind of courage did Matt and his family show?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Write about a time in your life when you were courageous.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
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My Opinion
Many scientific pursuits have associated ethical issues. Cloning has been demonstrated with animals, should we clone humans? Students need to form reasoned opinions based on fact. In this activity, s1
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Many scientific pursuits have associated ethical issues. Cloning has been demonstrated with animals, should we clone humans? Students need to form reasoned opinions based on fact. In this activity, students explore ethical issues and write on their opinions.
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The Waite-ing Game - Terry Waite
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Terry Waite risks his own safety for hostages. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Do you think Terry’s missions were valuable? Why or why not?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Imagine you have been asked to deal with hostage-takers. Write a plan telling how you would cope with these people. Tell how you would act and what you would say.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
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Singing Science
An amazing amount of information can be contained in a song. Here is the opportunity for some of your musically-inclined students to apply their music smarts to learn about science. In this activity,1
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An amazing amount of information can be contained in a song. Here is the opportunity for some of your musically-inclined students to apply their music smarts to learn about science. In this activity, pairs research and write a song to a familiar tune. Pairs sing their science as a duet to the class.