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What is the use of the of density of the following professions:

Engineer

Students

Pharmacist

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Interactive virtual labs

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-3-2-1

-Mini Quiz from the Day

- Kahoot

-Blooket (use accuracy score for a grade)

-Time to Climb

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Students will participate in a simulation activity to identify whether objects sink or float. This hands-on experience will help them apply their understanding of density and buoyancy in a practical context.

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Density lab is a complete simulation of a classic physical science density lab.

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Students have an option to respond on flip grid as a video or type in their answer

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Matching some pictures and connecting to some pictures.

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Make a real world connection for the students

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Make a real world connection for the students

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Using the match or drag and drop tools on nearpod, help students make a real world connections of the lesson.

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-Assign jobs to a small group to ensure everyone is participating.

-Jeopardy review

- Breaking up independent practice and students are responsible for solving and then teaching 1-2 problems to their group

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I would use this drag and drop activity and allow students to work with a partner.

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Do you know someone who is Deaf/deaf/HH? Why did you decide to take ASL? Maybe do a poll to see the reasons why students signed up for ASL (know someone, interested in learning, what to know more about deafness, Deaf culture, etc)

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Online labs with interactive activities, calculations, conclusions, and reflections.

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TPT has cool templates we can use to put review questions

1. Wheel of fortune

2. Jeopardy

3. Gameboard templates

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Students will engage in an interactive exploration of the principles behind sinking and floating objects. Through a concise 5-minute video lesson, they will gain a clear understanding of how density influences the behavior and functionality of various materials.

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I will ask the class which they like best - Science or/and Mathematics and Explain Why.....

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I will ask the class which they like best - Science or/and Mathematics and Explain Why.....

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I will present a statement that the physical universe/reality is written in mathematical language. Students can be creative in their Responses - through image, video clip, etc

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Something I would be interested in doing more of is having an activity where students can see how interconnected their subjects are with one another. For example, a proof in geometry is like a research paper you would have in history or even ELA.

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-Syllabus/Expectations

- Class Social Contract

-Pre-Test to get a sense of any major gaps that student have that need to be filled to assist new content knowledge

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There is no wrong answer. Kids get so creative

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As an Ice Breaker

After you have introduced yourself and shared some fun facts. Share 2 Truths about you (their new teacher). Have them guess the one that is a lie.

After introductions post 2-3, would you rather questions in zoom chat or on the annotation board. Then have one student at a time post a would you rather question. This activity can help break the ice and get them to engage with you an the tech.

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Two Truths and a Lie! How to Play, the Sneakiest Tips & Tricks, Plus 100 of the Best Lie Ideas We've Ever Heard

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The game Two Truths and a Lie can be a ton of fun if you know how to play. Here are the rules, plus tons of good 2 Truths and a Lie ideas for examples to use!

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Students can introduce themselves by using different digital tools like google slides, flip grid video etc

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Drills on the basic facts of operation that is related to the lesson of the day.

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Go over how to use the different options of communication with me as their teacher because communication is so paramount in the digital learning environment. I would give examples of both verbal and non-verbal forms. During the demo, I would have the students demo their ability to use each form of communication.

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Have students complete a form (on whichever platform) where they write down at most 3 goals they have for themselves for the first semester to learn more about how the students view themselves and where they want to see themselves grow towards.

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Have each student share one good thing happening in their life currently or in the near future.

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The students will answer a survey using chats on the different materials they can see in their kitchen.

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I ask all students to create a graphic for one word that describes the lesson for the day. For example, one a day we're covering theme, students may write Message or lesson, as in the message the author is trying to tell us.

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Instructions:

1. Prompt: Ask students to respond to two questions in the chat or on a shared document:

“What is one thing you enjoyed about today’s class?”

“What is one thing you’re excited to learn about in this class?”

2. Submission: Students type their answers and submit them before leaving the virtual classroom.

Benefits: This activity allows you to gauge initial impressions, address any immediate concerns, and gauge students' excitement and interests.

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Ask students to pin every place (state, city, town, etc.) they have been.

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I take my essential question and ask magic school or chat GPT to turn it into a student-friendly open-ended question that will spark curiosity and engement

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Activity: Create a Bingo game with vocabulary words related to the lesson.

How It Works:

Provide Bingo cards with vocabulary words.

Call out definitions or use words in sentences.

Students mark their cards and shout “Bingo!” when they complete a row.

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Add a question in zoom or whiteboard. Open ended question. No more than 5 min.

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Classroom Rules and Expectations: Outline behavior, participation guidelines, and how the virtual class will operate.

Course Overview: Explain the year’s objectives, key topics, and what students can expect to learn, such as narrative writing, reading comprehension, or grammar basics.

Introduction to ELA Concepts: Introduce basic concepts like story elements (characters, setting, plot), genres, or reading strategies.

Personal Goals and Interests: Discuss students' interests and goals to tailor the curriculum to their needs and make learning more relevant.

Interactive Activities: Engage students with simple activities related to ELA, like sharing their favorite books or stories, to build confidence and excitement.

Technology and Tools: Familiarize students with the virtual classroom tools and resources they’ll use throughout the year.

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I love using s'more with my students to introduce myself each year which is interactive for students. I provide a little paragraph about myself, some pictures related to my summer, etc. I also include resources and tutorials that are helpful for students getting started - often videos and tutorials I have created. Lastly, I provide a Forms within this newsletter for students to complete for them to tell me about themselves - they like that this is anonymous.

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Ask students to choose an emoji that represents how they’re feeling today. They can type the emoji in the chat or use a reaction feature if available. For example: 😊 for happy, 😐 for neutral, or 😅 for a bit nervous.

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Introduce the the agenda, learning targets of the day, pace and upcoming assignments, and course expectation.

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Create a bingo board with different descriptions or statements. Students mingle and find classmates who match the descriptions, asking questions to fill their bingo grid.

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Let the students use the zoom annotations for them to type the things that they remember about the discussion.

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Introduce yourself in Mandarin Chinese, add you response below:

1. Q:你叫什么名字?

___________________

2. Q:你住在哪里?

___________________

3. Q:你喜欢吃什么?

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Use a Google Slide w/ NearPod to go over form vs function & how they work together.

Maybe use one of the features in NearPod to privately check student confidence.

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Collaborative board in nearpod recording their names so that I would have idea how to pronounce it and i have a record for it

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Collaborative board in nearpod recording their names so that I would have idea how to pronounce it and i have a record for it

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Introduce a phenomenon that sparks curiosity and leads us towards the essential question.

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Introduce the tools, expectations and norms. 

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Introduce the tools, expectations and norms. 

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Always start with the introduction of the platform and expectations. So students will always remember the routine once they will attend classes.

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Have students list healthy behaviors that they are already doing. This lets me know that they understand what healthy behaviors are and that they can identify things they are already doing in their everyday lives.

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Many people learn foreign languages because they want to travel. What's at the top of your travel bucket list and why?

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Match the correct term to the correct definition in Nearpod.

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Do a short Kahoot to gauge students' background knowledge about Anatomy vs Physiology & how a body maintains homeostasis.

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I would create a classroom constitution/list of agreements in the first week. It would include mainly student ideas, because I want their buy-in. It would also include a discussion of what happens if you are behaving outside of our agreements. I feel that this helps build a base for our classroom community, and the more buy-in the students have, the fewer behavior problems tend to crop up.

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FIRST DAY OF CLASS EXIT TICKET for a math class

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FIRST DAY OF CLASS EXIT TICKET for a math class

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Write 100 words: What would you have changed about last year's math class?

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Maximize the use of the premade assignment on canvas. And it is a guarantee that is align on the standards.

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All about the teacher and students sharing fun facts about themselves and maybe what do they look forward to this school year

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All about the teacher and students sharing fun facts about themselves and maybe what do they look forward to this school year

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1. Have each student create 3 "quiz" questions over the content.

2. Have them quiz each other in groups of 4.

3. Have them trade questions and quiz each other again for review.

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Each of the student will have the opportunity to guess another student birthday.

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getting the students wanting to learn and motivated is key, explaining to them in a respectful way why this class matters is a great way.

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Is this your first foreign language class? If it is , why did you choose (language). If not, what other languages have you studied.

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Just for them to remember the basic math that is prerequisite to the new lesson.

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1. List 3 new words you learned

2. Write 2 sentences summarizing yesterday's lesson.

3. What is 1 question you have over yesterday's content?

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Social Emotional activity

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Critical thinking question based off what was covered the prior day

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Mapping activity

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I use this to check in with students at the beginning of class

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1. Do you feel more comfortable with English or Spanish?

2. On a scale from 1- how comfortable are you with Spanish?

3. On a scale from 1- how comfortable are you with English?

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graphic organizers

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I always play Never Have I Ever with my students though Kahoot. It allows them to get to know fun facts about their classmates and teachers. We get to see who has shared similar experiences. Students are welcome to elaborate on their answers if they choose.

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Reflection (5 minutes): Take a moment to think about your high school journey so far. Write a brief response to the following questions:

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Reflection (5 minutes): Take a moment to think about your high school journey so far. Write a brief response to the following questions:

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What has been one of your most memorable moments in high school so far? Why?

What is one challenge you faced during your high school years, and how did you overcome it?

What is one thing you are proud of accomplishing?

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Team building isn't just for the corporate workplace - it can also be used in the classroom to encourage collaboration, problem-solving and decision-making. And it doesn't have to involve awkward activities such as a 'trust fall.' Engaging, relevant team-building activities for students can energize your classroom and take learning to a new level.

By accomplishing group tasks, students learn to listen, trust and support each other, while developing life skills such as communication and collaboration-skills that can't be learned from a textbook, interactive or not. Learning to get along with peers, for example, isn't something you can pick up through memorization.

Sara Keinath, Youth Leadership Educator at Michigan State University explains the value of team-building activities for students: "Guiding group members through intentional games can help them improve their communication skills with each other, which will transfer to their work or club projects later. Many team-building activities incorporate such skills as active listening, questioning assumptions, giving clear directions, problem-solving or learning how to ask effective questions."

Facilitate your team-building games and activities for students over the course of a semester (rather than a one-off event). Here are 21 examples of fun team-building activities for students you can use in the classroom that won't make everyone cringe.
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Fun leadership activities for college students

Adding some fun and levity to your classroom helps your students build informal connections with peers.

1) Pub quiz

Group size: Groups of 3-7 students

Course type: Online (synchronous), in-person

You don't need to hang out in an actual pub for this team-building activity; the idea is to mimic a trivia pub night, fostering teamwork in a fun environment by encouraging participants to work towards a common goal. For online courses, instructors can make use of Zoom rooms to organize teams or groups. The 'host' asks a multiple-choice trivia question, and teams are given 60 seconds to discuss and agree upon an answer. You can use generic quiz questions (from the board game Trivial Pursuit, for example), or you could relate questions back to the course material. The team with the most points wins (consider giving bonus marks on a recent quiz as a prize).

2) Idea building blocks

Group size: Groups of 5-10 students

Divide the class into teams and present them with a problem related to your course material. One team member writes down a solution and passes the sheets of paper along to the next team member, who builds upon that idea and then passes it along to the rest of the team. The paper is passed around until each team member has added to the original solution. When their time is up, a spokesperson can present their ultimate solution to the rest of the group or to the class. This activity helps develop students' problem-solving and collaboration skills, with learners working towards a common goal.

3) Spaghetti tower

Group size: Groups of 3-10 students

Divide students into teams and provide them with 'building' materials, such as dry spaghetti, marshmallows, string and tape. Set a time limit for designing and building a spaghetti tower (one that's structurally sound, of course). When their time is up, the tallest freestanding tower wins. Prizes can range from bonus points on a recent assignment to a short extension for their next paper or report. There are several variations on this, such as building a pyramid with paper cups, but the idea is to promote communication and collaboration in a leadership exercise-and provide a little incentive as well.

4) Scavenger Hunt

Group size: Groups of 5-10 students

Scavenger hunts aren't just for kids. While this icebreaker game requires some preparation, it encourages students to be collaborative: planning a strategy, dividing up tasks and communicating progress. Split your students into teams and give them a time limit to find as many items as possible on a list you've provided. You can make this more challenging by offering clues or riddles rather than the names of items.

5) Newspaper fashion show

Group size: Groups of 6-8 students

While this team-building game is ideal for art and design students, it can be used in any classroom to get learners out of their comfort zones and allow for team bonding. Divide students into teams of six to eight, and supply them with newspaper, tape and scissors. Participants are given a time limit to design and create an item of clothing out of a newspaper, which requires group brainstorming and delegation of tasks. Bonus points if their article somehow relates to your course material. One person in the group could 'model' the finished product when their time is up.

Group activities for online and in-person classes

These activities are also great as icebreakers or retreat exercises.

6) Shark Tank

Group size: Groups of 5-10 students

Course type: Online (synchronous), in-person

Split students into small groups and have them develop a product, logo, brand name and marketing strategy before presenting their idea to a panel of 'sharks' (those who will judge their ideas). Once each group has presented, the 'sharks' all vote on their favorite project with the winner getting a special certificate or an extension on their latest assignment. This activity gives students the opportunity to exercise creative thinking and work on presentation and public speaking skills.

7) Pipeline

Group size: Groups of 3-5 students

Teams are given the task of carrying a marble or ball from a start line to a finish line, without it ever touching the floor-or students' hands. Here's how it works: Each team member is given a PVC pipe (though they could also use paper and tape, or paper towel rolls). Allow five minutes of planning time, so teams can strategize how they will transport the object as a group; if it falls to the floor, they must start over. This helps to promote problem-solving, communication and great teamwork.

8) Classify this

Group size: Groups of 3-5 students

Arrange random objects on your desk-anything from paper clips to an umbrella to jewelry (aim for about 25 objects in total). Teams of students must then categorize these objects on a piece of paper or sticky note, even when no obvious connections exist. You can decide on the number of categories they must fit the object into or let each team decide. When their time is up, a participant from each group presents their list and explains the logic behind it. This team-building exercise helps students think outside the box.

9) Goodie bag skits

Group size: Groups of 5-10 students

This might take some students out of their comfort zone but it encourages teamwork and collaboration. Divide the class into teams of up to ten people and provide each team with a 'goodie bag' filled with random items. Set a time limit (five-to-ten minutes) for each group to create a short skit tied to course content, based on the items in the bag. Teams then present their skits, and a group vote can be held to declare the winner. Winners can get bonus points for their grade on this activity or their in-class participation grade at the end of the school year.

10) Deserted island

Group size: Groups of 3-5 students

Course type: Online (synchronous or asynchronous), in-person

In this icebreaker, small groups of students imagine they're stranded on a deserted island. This activity can help students build on their leadership skills. After dividing students into teams, provide them with a list of items for survival. Students must prioritize and rank those items-first on their own, and then as a group. Not only does this test their problem-solving skills, but it also helps them differentiate between the needs of the individual and the needs of the collective.

11) Think-pair-repair

Group size: 20 students (minimum)

Course type: Online (synchronous), in-person

Change up your usual think-pair-share activities by posing an open-ended question to your class and asking students to come up with their best answer. Next, pair peers up and encourage them to agree on a response. Combine two pairs and have a group of four accomplish the same task. Continue until half the class goes head-to-head with the other half, defending their stance. This way, students benefit from hearing their peers' perspectives, as well as getting to practice their debate skills. If your students are online, breakout rooms on Zoom or Microsoft Teams allow you to replicate this experience with virtual team-building.

12) Why am I here?

Group size: 15-20 students (maximum)

Course type: Online (synchronous), in-person

Have students draw a picture that represents why they enrolled in your course. Encourage them to think beyond the fact that they may need your course credit to graduate. They could think about wanting to learn more about your field or simply that their friends were enrolled in your class, too. After five minutes, have students share their picture with the larger group if they're comfortable-a fun way to help students feel like part of one interconnected community, particularly in the back-to-school season.
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13) Improv games

Group size: 20 students (minimum)

Course type: Online (synchronous), in-person

Improvisational (improv) games encourage students to think quickly and step outside their comfort zone to connect with their peers. Here are a few examples: Pair up students and ask them to figure out the most unexpected things they share in common (this can also be done online in breakout rooms). Or challenge your students to count to 20 as a group with one person saying each number-but no one is assigned a number, and if two people talk at the same time, everyone starts again at one.

There are literally dozens of in-school activities for college students that can be used in the classroom-you can even ask students to create their own. By incorporating group activities into your teaching, you're providing students with an opportunity to learn essential life skills they'll carry with them long after they graduate.

14) Socratic seminar

Group size: 20 students (minimum)

Ask students to prepare for a discussion by reviewing a course reading or group of texts and coming up with a few higher-order discussion questions about the text. In class, pose an introductory, open-ended question. From there, students continue the conversation, prompting one another to support their claims with evidence from previous course concepts or texts. There doesn't need to be a particular order to how students speak, but they are encouraged to respectfully share the floor with their peers.

15) Concentric circles

Group size: 20 students (maximum)

Students form two circles: an inner circle and an outer circle. Each student on the inside is paired with a student on the outside; they face each other. Pose a question to the whole group and have pairs discuss their responses with each other. After three-to-five minutes, have students on the outside circle move one space to the right so they are standing in front of the next student. Pose a new question, and the process is repeated, exposing students to the different perspectives of their entire team.

16) Absurd questions

Group size: Groups of 5 students

Course type: Online (synchronous or asynchronous), blended, in-person

Pose a fantastical, outrageous or fictitious statement to the entire group. Statements can be tailored to your discipline such as "what if everyone lived to 150" for a developmental class or "what if there was no such thing as evolution" for a biology class. Students are asked to develop as many answers to the question as they can by considering all political, social, economical and psychological angles. They can then share the answers out loud or, if you're teaching remotely, on a discussion board, which is a great option for introverts as well.

17) This or that

Group size: Groups of 5-10 students

Course type: Online (synchronous or asynchronous), in-person

This activity allows students to see where their peers stand on a variety of different topics and issues. Instructors should distribute a list of provocative statements before class, allowing students to read ahead. Then, they can ask students to indicate whether they agree, disagree or are neutral on the topic in advance, using an online discussion thread or Google Doc. In class, use another discussion thread or live chat to have students of differing opinions share their views. After a few minutes, encourage one or two members in each group to defend their position amongst a new group of students. Ask students to repeat this process for several rounds to help familiarize themselves with a variety of standpoints.

18) Snowball discussions

Group size: Groups of 2-4 students

Course type: Online (synchronous), in-person

Assign students a case study or reading to discuss with a partner, then have them share their thoughts with the larger group. Use breakout rooms in Zoom and randomly assign students in pairs with a discussion question. After a few minutes, combine rooms to form groups of four. After another five minutes, combine groups of four to become a larger group of eight-and so on until the whole class is back together again.

19) Make it personal

Group size: Groups of 2-8 students

Course type: Online (synchronous), in-person

After you've covered a topic or concept in your lecture, divide students into small discussion groups (or breakout rooms online). Ask the groups questions like "How did this impact your prior knowledge of the topic?" or "What was your initial reaction to this source/article/fact?" to encourage students to reflect on their personal connections to the course concepts they are learning, which is particularly beneficial to educators around the first day of school.

20) Synthesis

Group size: Groups of 5-10 students

Course type: Online (synchronous), in-person

This discussion activity can help students connect course concepts by leaning on prior knowledge and other learning experiences. Consider asking questions such as "How can this idea be combined with ________ to create a more complete or comprehensive understanding of _________?" Then, students can discuss these questions in their small teams (or online breakout room) in order to learn more about one another's experiences inside and outside the classroom.

21) Gallery walk

Group size: Groups of 5-10 students

Course type: Online (synchronous), in-person

Start by setting up stations or posters in a few locations around the classroom (like on the walls or on tables). For online classes, students can complete this activity in breakout rooms. Divide students into small groups and have them rotate between each station together, performing some kind of task like sorting their observations into categories. Ask them to write down a list of questions about the source material they are viewing or respond to a discussion prompt related to the course material to generate conversation.
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List 2 things that you feel you need to have success in this math class this year.

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Using the Forms/Poll:

1. What is your name and what you prefer to be called?

2. What is one interesting fact about you?

3. What is your hobbies and interests?

4. What is something you hope to learn this year?

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AMA: Students will answer the questions about themselves

GTK: Students will ask their peers of the questions about themselves

given by the teacher

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Clock Partners

Using a clock template, have students “make appointments” with four other classmates, one for 12 o’clock, one for 3 o’clock, one for 6 o’clock, and one for 9 o’clock. Partners may not be repeated. When ready to use partners, simply say “Work with your [choose one of the times] partner.”

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Creat a poll in Nearpad  asking the students to rate how they  feel about the first day of class and going forward.  Rating  1-5  

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Creat a poll in Nearpad  asking the students to rate how they  feel about the first day of class and going forward.  Rating  1-5  

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Ratings

5 - Fantastic. Ready to get started for the year

4 - Pretty good. Confident that I will do well in this class

3 - Good, but still a little unsure about how things will turn out in this class

2 - Okay. Need more reassurance that I will get the help I need

1 - Biting my nails. I am not really good at math.

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Invite students to take turns sharing their own stories.

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Feelings Faces:

Show a series of facial expressions or emotion cards and ask students to choose one that matches how they’re feeling today. Instruction: Share the images on the screen, and have students use the chat or a reaction button to indicate which face matches their mood. Discuss their choices briefly.

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During the first week, I like to collaboratively create a "classroom constitution" that includes input from both students and teachers. I put students into stations (or breakout groups) and they answer the following questions:

1. What does a productive class look like?

2. How do I want to be treated by my teacher?

3. How do I think my teacher wants to be treated by me?

4. How do I want to be treated by my peers?

5. How should disagreements be handled?

After they conclude answers to each question, all students come together and share their responses. The class then votes on the response that they liked the most for each question. These responses become the "laws" and expectations for the classroom that we refer back to during the year.

PS: I always add a few non-negotiables (respecting technology, etc...), but at least my high school students always get there themselves!

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I love the all about me slide. I would do that one.

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I love the all about me slide. I would do that one.

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Draw a picture of yourself and write something you would like me to know about you this year.

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Reply to one of the following statements:

I have struggled with math in the past because, ...

I am ok with math as long as, ...

I love math because, ...

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I usually do a Kahoot with a few prerequisite questions on a subject to see a baseline of student knowledge. Example: 7th grade math questions include integer operations, fraction operations, rounding/place value, substitution - all concepts learned in 6th grade to prepare for 7th grade standards.

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5. “Two Truths and a Lie” Icebreaker

This is a fun game that encourages students to share unique information about themselves. Each student states two truths and one lie about themselves, and the rest of the class has to guess which one is the lie. For example, a student might say, “I have a twin, I’ve been to Hawaii, and I can play the violin.” This game is a great way for students to learn more about their classmates in an entertaining way.

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Complete an exit ticket using the chat function by having the students share that they are most interested re science and math.

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Complete an exit ticket using the chat function by having the students share that they are most interested re science and math.

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1. Virtual and class expectations (being an ACTIVE learner)

2. Practice those expectations

3. Go over tech tools we use in class

4. Practice using those tools

5. What is science and why is it important?

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Have students complete a padlet sharing something they did this last summer that related to science. 

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Have students complete a padlet sharing something they did this last summer that related to science. 

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Picture Prompt Drawing:

Show a simple, colorful picture prompt and ask students to draw something inspired by it. Instruction: Share an image via screen share or send it through the chat. Students draw using paper and crayons or a drawing app, then share their creations with the class if possible.

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While we wait for everyone to log in and get settled, go ahead and answer this in chat. You can answer privately with me or with everyone.

What is something want to learn this year in science? On a scale of 1-10 how nervous are you about this school year or class?

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Call on students individually to tell what they did over the summer and what they do in their free time.

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2 truths and a lie

In your breakout room take turns sharing 2 truths and a lie about yourself. Your group members will try to guess the lie.

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Team building: had students do the tests and see how they are similar and different. Strengths and group bonding

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Extensive, research-backed profiles of 16 personality types: learn how different personalities approach romantic relationships, career choices, friendships, parenthood, and more.

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Objective: To help students establish clear goals for their mathematics studies and understand the expectations for their performance and behavior throughout the course.

1. Goal Setting Activity

Instructions:

1. Reflect on Personal Goals:

Take a few minutes to think about what you want to achieve in mathematics this year. Consider both academic goals (e.g., improving your grades, mastering specific concepts) and personal goals (e.g., developing better study habits, increasing confidence in math).

2. Write Your Goals:

In your notebook, write down at least three specific goals for this course. For each goal, use the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound):

Specific: Clearly define what you want to achieve.

Measurable: Determine how you will measure your progress.

Achievable: Ensure the goal is realistic and attainable.

Relevant: Make sure the goal is meaningful to you.

Time-bound: Set a deadline or timeframe for achieving the goal.

Example Goals:

“Improve my test scores by 10% by the end of the semester.”

“Complete all homework assignments on time for the next two months.”

“Understand and apply the concept of quadratic equations by mid-semester.”

3. Share and Discuss:

Pair up with a classmate and share your goals with each other. Discuss any strategies or resources that might help you achieve these goals.

4. Class Discussion:

Volunteer to share one of your goals with the class. Discuss common goals and strategies that can help everyone succeed in mathematics.

2. Expectations for the Course

Instructions:

1. Understand Classroom Expectations:

Review the expectations for behavior, participation, and performance in the mathematics classroom. These may include:

Active Participation: Engage in class discussions and activities.

Timely Completion of Assignments: Submit homework and projects by the due dates.

Respect and Collaboration: Work respectfully with classmates and participate in group activities.

Seeking Help: Ask questions and seek help when needed, whether from the teacher or peers.

2. Discuss and Reflect:

Reflect on how these expectations align with your personal goals. Consider how meeting these expectations will help you achieve your goals.

3. Write a Commitment Statement:

In your notebook, write a brief statement committing to the classroom expectations and how you plan to meet them.

Example Commitment Statement:

“I commit to actively participating in class, completing my assignments on time, and seeking help when needed to achieve my goal of improving my math test scores.”

4. Create an Action Plan:

Outline steps you will take to meet the expectations and achieve your goals. Include specific actions, such as setting aside regular study time, forming a study group, or using available resources.

Materials Needed:

Notebook or paper

Pens or pencils

Duration: 30-40 minutes

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Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, & Tools

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Free Topic Selection Wizard, science fair project ideas, step by step how to do a science fair project, Ask an Expert discussion board, and science fair tips for success.

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Welcome to Our New School Year!

Today we will get to know each other bettter!!!!

All About Me

1. Draw a Picture of Yourself

2. Favorite Activity

3. Excitement for This School Year

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Digraphs Fun!

Hello, 2nd Graders!

Today we are going to explore special letter pairs called digraphs. Digraphs are when two letters work together to make one sound. Here are some easy ways to complete the assignment if you have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP):

1. Ch: Find 3 words with the "ch" sound. You can use pictures to help you think of words.

2. Sh: Find 3 words with the "sh" sound. Use word cards or a word list if you need help.

3. Th: Find 3 words with the "th" sound. You can draw a picture to show each word if that helps.

4. Ck: Find 3 words with the "ck" sound. Look at a list of words or ask for help if you need it.

5. Ph: Find 3 words with the "ph" sound. Use a dictionary or a word list to find examples.

Helpful Tips:

Use Pictures: Draw or use pictures to help remember words with each digraph.

Word Lists: You can use a word list or get help from a teacher or helper.

Break It Down: Focus on one digraph at a time to make it easier.

Ask for Help: Don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it!

Example: For "ch," you might write "chair" or "cheese."

Remember, do your best and have fun discovering these sounds!

Happy exploring! 😊

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1. Divide the students into two teams. Team Blue and Team Red.

2. Open breakout rooms so that they can pick their breakout room.

3. Two students per break-out room.

4. Give each student a question to ask each other.

5. Leave students only for 1 minute. Each student gets 30 seconds to answer each other's questions.

6. The blue team stays in the breakout room, and the red team moves through the breakout rooms down the list.

Questions will be good to get to know their classmates. At the end have them write the names of the person they interviewed and their answers let's see you can remember the most :)

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What is chemistry? Please write a statement explaining what you think we will be studying in chemistry.