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Elevate your middle school science teaching with this comprehensive guide covering the spectrum of NGSS Physical Sciences standards. Inside, you'll find meticulously curated learning objectives, accompanied by purpose-built rubrics written as "I can" statements, to empower students to use the rubrics for self-assessment. This essential toolkit allows educators to deliver impactful science education that aligns seamlessly with NGSS requirements, fostering student mastery and curiosity. Teachers can choose from a fully customizable Canva Template link and a no-prep shareable "View-Only" link.

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Learning Objectives and Guiding Questions for Middle School Physical Sciences

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Elevate your middle school science teaching with this comprehensive guide covering the spectrum of NGSS Physical Sciences standards. Inside, you'll find meticulously curated learning objectives, accompanied by purpose-built rubrics written as "I can" statements, to empower students to use the rubric...

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Learning Objectives, Rubrics, and Guiding Questions

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Earth and Space Science Learning Objectives and Guiding Questions

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Elevate science education with this NGSS-aligned Earth and Space Sciences guide! This digital gem features comprehensive learning objectives, rubrics, and guiding questions for each standard. Delivered as a customizable Canva template link and a hassle-free view-only link, this resource empowers edu…

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This bundle has everything you need to start the school year off right: "Getting to Know You" enables students to share about themselves by creating a social media-style post. "Would You Rather?" helps you break the ice with students and get to know some of their preferences. The "Freezer Pop Lab" i...

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In this introductory lesson, students learn what Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) is, why it's used, and are given examples of how it can be used to describe familiar topics. This lesson is applicable to science and social studies. The lesson is presented in multiple formats to ensure an inclusive lea...

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Learning Objectives, Rubrics, and Guiding Questions

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Elevate life science education with this comprehensive digital toolkit! This NGSS-aligned product offers learning objectives, rubrics, and guiding questions for every middle school life science standard. Available in a customizable Canva template link and a convenient view-only link, this resource streamlines lesson planning while promoting student engagement. Unlock the potential of hands-on learning, critical assessment, and tailored instruction. Perfect for educators seeking a seamless and effective way to empower students on their life science journey.

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Middle School Life Science Learning Objectives and Guiding Questions

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Elevate life science education with this comprehensive digital toolkit! This NGSS-aligned product offers learning objectives, rubrics, and guiding questions for every middle school life science standard. Available in a customizable Canva template link and a convenient view-only link, this resource s...

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Middle School Instructional Materials - OpenSciEd

Middle School Instructional Materials - OpenSciEd
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Flexibility for a Wide Range of Learners 

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Integrate flexibility in your lesson planning using this Ketchup & Mustard Day template. Help students CATCH UP on missing assignments (Ketchup slide), while still maintaining a high level of rigor in your classroom with a MUST-Do assignment (Mustard slide). Maximize autonomy by letting students…

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NGSS-aligned. Rubrics included. Listed in the same order as the NGSS.

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21 STEM-Related Books for Middle School Students ideas in 2023

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Aug 19, 2023 - Ignite young minds with our STEM-focused book collection for middle school students on Pinterest! Explore a universe of knowledge and inspiration through our hand-picked selection of engaging and educational reads. From chemistry to computer science, nurture their curiosity and foster…

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Recommended activities:

1. Read a book (if they don’t have one, there are a bunch of age-appropriate books on Life Sciences on Epic Reader, which is free during the school day).

2. Review what they’ve learned today (the videos and games on this site are free and can help students review concepts in life sciences).

3. Students can work ahead or complete work for another class.

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NGSS-aligned. Rubrics included. Listed in the same order as the NGSS.

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This lesson on different note-taking methods is provided in multiple formats (Pear Deck, Google Slides, and PDF). Students learn five different methods of note-taking. There is a choice board linked to 8 free online games that can serve as a playful formative assessment.

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This lesson on different note-taking methods is provided in multiple formats (Pear Deck, Google Slides, and PDF). Students learn five different methods of note-taking. There is a choice board linked to 8 free online games that can serve as a playful formative assessment.

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Recommended activities:

1. Read a book (if they don’t have one, there are a bunch of age-appropriate books on the physical sciences on Epic Reader, which is free during the school day).

- Click here for the earth science collection.

- Click here for the space collection

2. Review what they’ve learned today (the videos and games on this site are free and can help students review concepts in the physical sciences).

3. Students can work ahead or complete work for another class.

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Digital Resources for Teaching Middle School Science

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Digital Resources for Teaching Middle School Science

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Medical Mystery: The Boy Who Couldn't Wake Up

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Medical Mystery: The Boy Who Couldn't Wake Up

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In this student-paced lesson, students become medical students volunteering in a medical clinic in Ethiopia who come across an unconscious boy on their way to the clinic. Students will work together as they try to find out what is wrong with the boy and how to help him. This lesson is based on a true story.

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In this student-paced lesson, students become medical students volunteering in a medical clinic in Ethiopia who come across an unconscious boy on their way to the clinic. Students will work together as they try to find out what is wrong with the boy and how to help him.

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Khan Academy - Middle School Earth and Space Sciences

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Khan Academy - Middle School Earth and Space Sciences

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NGSS-aligned. Rubrics included. Listed in the same order as the NGSS.

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Recommended activities:
1. Read a book (if they don’t have one, there are a bunch of age-appropriate books on the physical sciences on Epic Reader, which is free during the school day).
- Click here for the chemistry collection.
- Click here for the physics collection
2. Review what they’ve learned today (the videos and games on this site are free and can help students review concepts in the physical sciences).
3. Students can work ahead or complete work for another class.

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Instantly access over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids on Epic

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Medical Mystery: Congenital Heart Defects

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Medical Mystery: Congenital Heart Defects

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In this student-paced lesson, students become doctors in a cardiology clinic working to diagnose three patients who have congenital heart defects. Each patient is "seen" in a one-minute video interaction with their doctor, where their symptoms, exam findings, and test results are reviewed. Students will then explore the lesson on the different types of congenital heart defects to help lead them to their diagnoses. Students will then practice their CER skills and then use the method of their choice to teach the patient (or the patient's family) about their congenital heart defect.

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Medical Mystery - Cardiovascular System (Congenital Heart Defects)

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In this student-paced lesson, students become doctors in a cardiology clinic working to diagnose three patients who have congenital heart defects. Each patient is "seen" in a one-minute video interaction with their doctor, where their symptoms, exam findings, and test results are reviewed. Students ...

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Jumpstart the new school year with this innovative choice board designed for middle and high school teachers. This activity, aimed at the first week of school, offers a unique way for students to get to know each other through a social media-themed introduction activity, creating posts in the style of their favorite platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. This engaging choice board also serves as a practical introduction to Canva, differentiating for student interests by providing nine diverse topics for students to choose from. Provided to you in a Canva template link, so you can edit it as needed or directly deliver it to your students in Canva. Whether student posts are presented in class or shared on a platform like Padlet, it provides a hands-on, creative, and inclusive learning experience right from the start of the school year.

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Getting to Know You - Social Media Choice Board

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Jumpstart the new school year with this innovative choice board designed for middle and high school teachers. This activity, aimed at the first week of school, offers a unique way for students to get to know each other through a social media-themed introduction activity, creating posts in the style ...

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Engage and excite your science students on the first days of school with 'Would You Rather?' Science Edition. Includes three editable versions - PowerPoint slides, interactive Pear Deck slides, and a customizable Canva template.

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Engage and excite your science students on the first days of school with 'Would You Rather?' Science Edition. Includes three editable versions - PowerPoint slides, interactive Pear Deck slides, and a customizable Canva template. ...

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Even great readers can struggle with informational text. This student-paced lesson teaches students the strategies to tackle challenging informational text, while providing them an opportunity to implement and practice those strategies. Students can complete the work directly on the slides or the slides can be printed out. A choice board provides differentiation by allowing students the opportunity to choose the passage they want to read. Directions for accommodations, such as the screen reader and voice typing options, are provided.

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Even great readers can struggle with informational text. This student-paced lesson teaches students the strategies to tackle challenging informational text, while providing them an opportunity to implement and practice those strategies. Students can complete the work directly on the slides or the sl...

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Add laughter and learning to your classroom with these ten customizable science posters. Access the Canva template link for easy customization. Available in 8.5 x 11 and 18 x 24 inches, perfect for printing or display. Elevate your classroom decor with these witty and educational posters. Engage students with science-themed humor.

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Add laughter and learning to your classroom with these ten customizable science posters. Access the Canva template link for easy customization. Available in 8.5 x 11 and 18 x 24 inches, perfect for printing or display. Elevate your classroom decor with these witty and educational posters. Engage stu...

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BioNetwork's Virtual Microscope is the first fully interactive 3D scope - it's a great practice tool to prepare you for working in a science lab.

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By converting our sims to HTML5, we make them seamlessly available across platforms and devices. Whether you have laptops, iPads, chromebooks, or BYOD, your favorite PhET sims are always right at your fingertips.Become part of our mission today, and transform the learning experiences of students everywhere!

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Make formal geometric constructions with a variety of tools and methods (compass and straightedge, string, reflective devices, paper folding, dynamic geometric software, etc.). Copying a segment; copying an angle; bisecting a segment; bisecting an angle; constructing perpendicular lines, including the perpendicular bisector of a line segment; and constructing a line parallel to a given line through a point not on the line.

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Educator Guide: Stomp Rockets | NASA/JPL Edu

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Make formal geometric constructions with a variety of tools and methods (compass and straightedge, string, reflective devices, paper folding, dynamic geometric software, etc.). Copying a segment; copying an angle; bisecting a segment; bisecting an angle; constructing perpendicular lines, including the perpendicular bisector of a line segment; and constructing a line parallel to a given line through a point not on the line.

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In this student-paced lesson, students become doctors in a medical clinic working to diagnose three patients. Each patient is "seen" in a short video interaction with their doctor, where their symptoms, exam findings, and test results are reviewed. Students will then explore the information in the lesson (which linked in their slides) to help lead them to their diagnosis. Students will then practice their Claim-Evidence-Reasoning skills. Finally, students will select one of the patients and educate them and/or their family on their diagnosis and potential treatment options using the method of the student's choosing.

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In this student-paced lesson, students become doctors in a medical clinic working to diagnose three patients. Each patient is "seen" in a short video interaction with their doctor, where their symptoms, exam findings, and test results are reviewed. Students will then explore the information in the l...

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This is a student-paced lesson where students become doctors trying to diagnose three patients. After learning about their patients' symptoms, they explore frontotemporal disorders. Students can work alone or in small groups. After diagnosing their patients, they will practice their Claim-Evidence-Reasoning skills and then use the method of their choice to educate one of the patients on their disease. For students needing translation into another language, I recommend the Pear Deck version, which is integrated with Immersive Reader.

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Medical Mystery Lesson - Brain (Frontotemporal Disorders)

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This is a student-paced lesson where students become doctors trying to diagnose three patients. After learning about their patients' symptoms, they explore frontotemporal disorders. Students can work alone or in small groups. After diagnosing their patients, they will practice their Claim-Evidence-R...

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Bacteria, Viruses, Protists, and Fungi Interactive Library

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This is great for early finishers - have your middle school students login to Epic (free) and then can simply click on the book they want from the book shelves of this interactive library and read it. ...

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Great for early finishers - simply have your middle school students login to Epic (free) and then they can use this library and click on the book they want to read on plants or animals. ...

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Explore human body systems through an engaging interactive classroom experience! This resource connects students to educational books from Epic Reader and informative videos from BrainPOP, Amoeba Sisters, and Mr. Parr. Enhance learning with multimedia content that delves into the intricacies of the human body. Perfect for fostering understanding and curiosity in the classroom.

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Explore human body systems through an engaging interactive classroom experience! This resource connects students to educational books from Epic Reader and informative videos from BrainPOP, Amoeba Sisters, and Mr. Parr. Enhance learning with multimedia content that delves into the intricacies of the ...

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This interactive library links middle school level books from Epic on different chemistry topics. It includes an interactive periodic table, where students can click on specific elements, and it will take them to a book on that element.

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This interactive library links middle school level books from Epic on different chemistry topics. It includes an interactive periodic table, where students can click on specific elements, and it will take them to a book on that element. ...

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Middle School Science Learning Objectives, Rubrics, and Guiding Questions (NGSS-Aligned)

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Middle School Science Learning Objectives, Rubrics, and Guiding Questions (NGSS-Aligned)

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Unleash the power of comprehensive science education with our all-inclusive middle school NGSS-aligned bundle! This curated collection encompasses learning objectives, rubrics, and guiding questions for every standard, ensuring a holistic approach to science learning. With customizable Canva template links and user-friendly view-only links, this bundle transforms lesson planning and teaching into a seamless and effective process. Elevate student engagement, mastery, and assessment while embracing the essence of Next Generation Science Standards.

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Middle School NGSS-Aligned Learning Objectives

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Unleash the power of comprehensive science education with our all-inclusive middle school NGSS-aligned bundle! This curated collection encompasses learning objectives, rubrics, and guiding questions for every standard, ensuring a holistic approach to science learning. With customizable Canva templat...

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A simple line graph shows how something changes over time. It’s great for tracking things like your grades throughout the school year.

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Hundreds of scientific articles. Written for kids. Approved by scientists.

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About these Graphs

The navigation for the different graphs is in the header above, as well as in the side bar on the right.

Each link is to a document with the full slow reveal (google slides, powerpoint, or PDF format). There are citations to the creator's name and/or twitter handle, and the source of the graph.

The graphs are organized here by type, e.g. bar graph, pictograph, line graph. Within any given graph, there are many different pathways the slow reveal could take, and many different mathematical concepts that may be addressed (e.g. ratios, percentages, statistics, even addition and subtraction, etc.). There's also countless ways to connect to the content areas. It is impossible to list all of these possibilities, so only a few will be listed on the site. You determine the most meaningful mathematical goals for your students.

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Resources for the Classroom - Slow Reveal Graphs

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About these Graphs The navigation for the different graphs is in the header above, as well as in the side bar on the right. Each link is to a document with the full slow reveal (google slides, powerpoint, or PDF format). There are citations to the creator's name and/or twitter handle, and the source of...

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The Wonder of Science was created to support the next generation of science teachers. All of the resources are licensed under Creative Commons licensing.

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Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.

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Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.

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Students reinforce their knowledge that DNA is the genetic material for all living things by modeling it using toothpicks and gumdrops that represent the four biochemicals (adenine, thiamine, guanine, and cytosine) that pair with each other in a specific pattern, making ...

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Ignite STEM learning in K-12 - TeachEngineering

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Free, K-12, NGSS standards-aligned STEM lessons and hands-on activities for teaching elementary, middle and high school science, engineering design and math. Search by concepts or specific Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to Ignite STEM learning in K-12.

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Resources For Lesson Plan For Science | PBS LearningMedia

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Discover free resources designed for your lesson plan for science. Explore natural phenomena and scientific practices with videos, games, and activities for all grades.

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STEAM Lesson Plans for All Ages | LEGO® Education

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Bring hands-on learning to your classroom with LEGO® Education lesson plans. Find everything you need to make a great class using standards-aligned resources.

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STEM-Related Books to Have in your Classroom 

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STEM-Related Books to Have in your Classroom 

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Engage and excite your science students on the first days of school with 'Would You Rather?' Science Edition. Includes three editable versions - PowerPoint slides, interactive Pear Deck slides, and a customizable Canva template.

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Engage and excite your science students on the first days of school with 'Would You Rather?' Science Edition. Includes three editable versions - PowerPoint slides, interactive Pear Deck slides, and a customizable Canva template. ...

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Engage and excite your science students on the first days of school with 'Would You Rather?' Chemistry Edition. Provided in a customizable Canva template.

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This project-based learning lesson will increase intrinsic motivation by maximizing student autonomy. Students choose both their topic and method of presentation. Having students create their own social media posts will activate higher-order thinking, leading to more effective, student-driven learning. This lesson can easily be extended as there are nine possible topics to choose from and three possible ways to cover each. You can also use this as a creative assessment.

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This project-based learning lesson will increase intrinsic motivation by maximizing student autonomy. Students choose both their topic and method of presentation. Having students create their own social media posts will activate higher-order thinking, leading to more effective, student-driven learni...

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Over 75 New York Times Graphs for Students to Analyze

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A new collection of graphs, maps and charts organized by topic and type from our “What’s Going On in This Graph?” feature.