Games for Engagement

Middle and High School

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GAMES to bump up the level of engagement in your classroom►

Do you ever watch game shows or  play games on your phone? Why do we do this?  Because we are a game-loving culture.  We love to be entertained, but we love to be part of the entertainment even more.  Do you want to get student’s attention and keep it while reviewing meaningful content? Well, then LET the GAMES begin!

How can I use games and not waste time?

Make sure you have content rich games. Ensure the instructions are organized and modeled so students understand how to play.  Use a timer when needed.  Provide partners or group options for students who are struggling learners. 

Why are games necessary for student engagement in secondary classrooms?

G-Get student attention

A-Assess content knowledge

M-Motivate students to learn

E-Engage student in learning

S-Save your class from boredom

All learners want to know what is expected and specific expectations for the task at hands.  These can act as unit rubrics for students to reflect and engage in their own progress. 

IDEAS for GAMES in YOUR CLASS:

•  Social Studies Picture Puzzles 
•  Social Studies Games
•  Social Studies Timelines
• Science Picture Puzzles
• Science Games
• I Have, Who Has
• Puzzles
• Picture Puzzles
• Timeline or sequencing relays
• Bingo
• Tic, tac, toe
• Jeopardy, Survivor
• Board games
• Who am I?
• Taboo
• What Am I?
• Kahoot
• Quizlet

So, ensure your student remain ENGAGED by letting the GAMES begin!                          --Another post by Learned Lessons Teacher Material

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Social Studies MEGA BUNDLES 

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English, Reading, Writing Common Core Just the Essentials Content Outlines

English Outline Notes, English Test Prep, English Test Review, English Study Guide, English Summer School, English Unit Reviews, English Interactive Notebook Inserts, Common Core Aligned  

COVERS ALL COMMON CORE ELA CONTENT:
-Skills
-Language/Vocabulary
-Content
-Writing 

This JUST THE ESSENTIALS packet is a new and engaging way to create a quick reference study guide, conduct test prep, or just give students an opportunity to reference key concepts throughout a unit. The packet includes an overview of the essential content in each unit and a list of key people to know and places to locate. Each unit set includes the most important information to know in an easy to understand and sequential format. There are also five graphic organizers that can be used with each unit to have students sequence events, research cause and effect relationships, organize vocabulary words, log reading, log their learning, and organize information on key people. This is part of a BUNDLE, ENGLISH MEGA BUNDLE!

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“I Cans”, Student Self-Assessment

Do you have students monitor their own progress?  Are they tracking their learning daily? Check out this FREE quick review of the importance of student self-assessment using I Cans.  

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I Cans, Student Self-Assessment of Mastery Teacher PD Series

“I Cans” used to guide Student Self-Assessment of Mastery

Do you want your students to buy-in to their learning?  Do you want your students to be able to articulate which skills or content knowledge they have not mastered?  Well, then check out “I Cans”, Student Self-Assessment of Mastery packets.  Use these packets to guide students through each unit of study ensuring that they are on track, understand what is expected of them, and have a tool to gauge their mastery of the content. Below, I will outline what Student Self-Assessment of Mastery looks like, why we should make it part of our daily planning, and a few strategies to help you use this daily in your classroom.  

What are “I Cans”, Student Self-Assessment of Mastery?

I Cans used as Student Self-Assessment of Mastery require students to track their learning and take OWNERSHIP of mastery of content.  Student ownership of learning is the #1 Strategy for student achievement.  I cans allow students to stay ON track, UNDERSTAND the expectations, and act as a TOOL to gauge mastery as the unit progresses.  Students will be able to articulate areas they are weak and ask for help in specific areas of weakness. 

Why have students self-assess their mastery?

All learners need to know what is expected, and want specific expectations for the task at hands.  These can act as unit rubrics for students to reflect and engage in their own progress towards mastery of content.

Strategies for Using I Cans as Student Self-Assessment for  Mastery:

• Lesson planning- Use this packet to guide your lesson planning and ensure you hit all essential content for each unit. 
• Daily check- Bell ringer reviews, have students use the “I Cans” to reflect on what they remember from the previous day.
• Unit Review - Use to guide the unit or to review the content at the end of the unit.  
• Unit Reference Pages- Place in folders or print 2 to a page for interactive notebook inserts.
• End of class check- Check at end of daily lessons to reflect on mastery of content. Also, you can use this as a “ticket out” and check reflections as they leave the room. Have students reflect on their mastery of the content (SELF-ASSESSMENT OF MASTERY).
• Test Prep- Use to guide essential knowledge for unit testing or state testing.
• Scavenger Hunt- Use the information to have students scavenger hunt or find key topics as a unit review.
• Study Guide- Perfect as a study guide, reference sheet and/or review packet.

• English I Cans  
• American History I Cans
• Civics I Cans
• Earth Science I Cans
• Life Science I Cans
• Physical Science I Cans)
• Science I Cans
• Social Studies I Cans

I Cans, Student Self-Assessment of Mastery Teacher PD Series  


Teacher Planning, Professional Development, Student Research, Student Mastery of Content

This is a quick reference guide for using I CANS, STUDENT SELF-ASSESSMENT OF MASTERY in your classroom and when planning. This would make and excellent read for a faculty professional development. It also references back to my blog and is part of a series of professional development resources that I will be providing. I have been in education for over 17 years and have conducted hundreds of professional developments on a variety of topics. Please follow and tune in for more quick reference sheets that are on the way.  

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Life Science Puzzles, Life Science Digital Puzzles, Life  Science Google Classroom, Vocabulary, Test Prep, Unit Review

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These student review puzzles are a great way to engage all students in groups or individually with a game. You could have student form groups and relay race to put the puzzle together. For lower students, you could purchase the Student Self-Assessment of Mastery and I Cans or the Anchor Charts and allow them to use these to scavenger to put the puzzle together. This is also a link for a digital version to save cut and paste time. 

SCIENCE INQUIRTY
-Hypothesis-Data Collection-Conclusion-Evidence-Variable -Constant-Safety Rules-Scientific Theory-Scientific Law-Triple Bean Balance-Meter Stick-Graduated Cylinder-Beaker-Microscope-Thermometer-Gloves-Goggles-Metric System-Elements of Life-Living Things-Non-Living Things

Elements of Life Level of Organization
-Elements-Periodic Table -Elements in Living Organisms-Atoms-Molecules-Electron Cloud-Nucleus-Protons, Neutrons, Electrons-Atomic Number-Atomic-Mass-Organisms-Nitrogen-Carbon-Hydrogen-Oxygen-Phospherus-Sulfur-Calcium-Iron-Living and Non-Living Things-Bohr Model

Cells and Processes 
Microscopes-Cell Theory & Pioneers-Hooke-Van Leeuwenhoek-Schleiden-Cells-Prokaryotic-Eukaryotic-Organelles in Plant Cells Only-Animal vs. Plant Cells-Cell Parts and Functions-Organelles-Cell Theory-Chloroplast-Cell Wall-Vacuole-Mitochondria-Golgi-Apparatus-Nucleus-Endoplasmic Reticulum-Ribosomes-Cell-Membrane-Lysosome-Solution-Concentration-Diffusion-Osmosis-Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen Cycle-Cellular Respiration-Photosynthesis -Reactants of Photosynthesis-Respiration-Reactants of Respiration-Autotroph-Aerobic vs. Anaerobic-Respiration-Aerobic-Anaerobic-Nitrogen Cycle 

Reproduction and Heredity
Inherited Traits-Learned Behaviors-Asexual Reproduction-Sexual Reproduction-Budding-Chromosomes-Cloning-Meiosis-Mitosis-Mutations-DNA-Haploid Cells-Diploid Cells-Gametes-Diversity of Life-Genetic Errors-Chromosomes and Genes-Gregor Mendel-Gene-Genetics-Genotype-Phenotype-Genetic Mutations-Dominant and Recessive Traits-Mendel and Punnett Square-Genetic Disorders-Allele-Hybrid-Recessive Allele-Dominant Allele-Selective Breeding-Chromosomes-Monohybrid Crosses 

Living Organisms (Classification, Life Cycles, Plants and Flowers)
Dichotomous Key-Levels of Domain Classification-Species-Kingdoms-Binomial Nomenclature-Homo sapien-Metamorphosis-Complete Metamorphosis-Incomplete Metamorphosis-Life Cycles-Silkworm-Human Life Cycle-Life Cycle of a Plant-Major Plant-Structures and Functions-Leaf Structure and Functions-Leaf-Stem-Roots-Cuticle-Epidermis-Vein-Stomata-Flower Parts and Functions-Petals-Sepal-Petiole (Stalk)-Nectary-Stamen-Anther-Filament-Carpel (Pistil)-Stigma-Style-Ovary-Reproductive Organs in Flowering Plants-Cuttings & Spores-Pollination-Fertilization-Sexual Reproduction-Sexual Reproduction-Germination-Asexual-Reproduction-Moses and Ferns-Spores vs. Seeds-Life Cycle of Moses and Ferns-Angiosperms-Gymnosperms-Self-Pollination-Cross Pollination

Ecology 
-Ecology-6 Studies of Ecology-Levels within ecology systems-Web Interconnections of ecology-Cycles of matter and energy-Flow of organisms -Balance of Ecosystems-Change over time to adapt to environment-Organisms, Population, Community and Ecosystem, Landscape, Biosphere-Organisms-Populations-Community-Ecosystem-Biosphere-Biomes-Land BiomesTropical Rain Forest-Savannas-Deserts-Temperate grasslands-Temperate Forests-Taigas-Tundra-Climate-Wetlands-Ecosystems Abiotic Factors-Ecosystems Biotic Factors-Interdependency-Symbiosis-3 types of symbiosis-Commensalism-Parasitism-Mutualism-Sun-Consumer-Decomposers-Herbivores-Carnivores-Omnivores-Food Chain-Food Web-Energy-Sun-Predator-Represent the flow of energy-Ecology Energy Flow Chart-Energy Pyramid-Primary Consumers-Secondary Consumers-Tertiary Consumers-Autotrophs

Adaptations and Ecosystems 
-Adaptation-Niche-Organism-Habitat-Structure-Function-Environment-Species-Reproduction-Camouflage-Mimicry-Behavioral Adaptations-Physical Adaptations-Non-native species-Native Organisms-Human caused environmental changes-Non-human made environmental changes-Growth and survival of organisms dependence-Resources from Ecosystems-Ecosystem-Overpopulation-Carrying Capacity-Limiting Growth Factor-Water Cycle-Natural Resources-Sunlight, Atmosphere, Water, and Land-Renewable Resources-Non-renewable resources-Inexhaustible Resources-Carbon Footprint-Global Warming -Pollution-Smog-Acid Rain-Air Pollution-Point Source-Non-point source

Healthy Lifestyle, Diseases, and Body Systems 
-Human Body Systems-Nervous System-Nervous System Major Organs-Immune System-Reproductive System-Circulatory System-Circulatory System Main Parts-Digestive System-Digestive System Main Parts-Muscular/Skeletal System-Muscular/Skeletal System Major Parts-Respiratory System-Respiratory System Main Parts-Excretory System-Example of body systems working together-Pathogens-Communicable Diseases-Communicable Disease Examples-Non-communicable Diseases-Non-communicable Disease Examples-Genetic Diseases-External Factors Causing Diseases-Influences of quality and length of life-Examples of influencing external factors on human life-Heart Disease-Diabetes-Heredity-Hunger-Appetite-Nutrition-Metabolism-Diet-Hypertension-Carcinogen-Cancer-Addiction-Nicotine-Stimulant-Depressant-Narcotic-Hallucinogen-Anabolic Steroids-Effects of Poor Nutrition-Effects of Lack of Exercise-Ways to prevent illnesses

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Next Generation Science Practices Anchor Charts, Word Wall, Activity Pages  

This packet includes Next Generation Science Practices Posters, Anchor Charts, Pennant Word Walls, and Students Activity pages. Included pages cover the following topics: 

• Ask Questions and Define Problems
• Develop and Use Models
• Plan and Carry Out Investigations
• Analyze and Interpret Data
• Use Mathematics & Computational Thinking
• Construct Explanations & Design Solutions
• Engage in Argument & Back Up with Evidence
• Present Information

INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE

• 2 Quick Reference Posters (1 in color, 1 in B/W)
• 2 Science Practices Cycle Posters (1 in color, 1 in B/W)
• 8 Science Practices Posters
• 1 Detailed Reference Sheet
• 2 Student Activity Pages
• 8 Student Pennant Activity Pages
• 8 Pennants for Science Practices Word Wall, 1 blank set for classroom decorating

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• Physical Science MEGA Bundle 
• Life Science MEGA Bundle 
• Earth Science MEGA Bundle 

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