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High interest learning resources for the Middle School student - fun, challenging and varied.

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High interest learning resources for the Middle School student - fun, challenging and varied.
Sarcasm - Yeah Right ***Powerpoint Presentation***
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Sarcasm - Yeah Right ***Powerpoint Presentation***

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"I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” - Groucho Marx “The problem with common sense is that most people are morons.” - The Sarcasm Society Sarcasm can be witty, but in the school environment it can be hurting. Teach your students to recognise sarcasm and to be careful with its use. This is a great interactive Powerpoint set of slides that cover the different types of sarcasm that can occur. The slides includes - samples from Groucho Marx, - how sarcasm can hurt others, - a short video of how sarcasm was used in a 'Friends' episode, and - some interactive tests for students to test their sarcasm detector. 41 slides Answer key included 90 minute activity
The School Uniform
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The School Uniform

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The School Uniform is always a matter of conversation and debate in schools and this thematic unit explores various aspects of the School Uniform discussion. As a thematic unit it covers a variety of topic starters including colour charts, infographics, budgetting, design, debate, SWOT analysis and more. A thematic study is always great for the creative teacher who can use these study starters to explore different directions around a them. The package is attractively presented and provides two pages of teachers notes to assist in further study explorations. My kids thoroughly enjoyed working through the topic - as expected, there was much debate! 25 pages (The pages shown here are samples only) 1 week duration
Massive Google Maps Activity Book **UPDATED**
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Massive Google Maps Activity Book **UPDATED**

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Great value Activity Book of worksheets and activities using Google Maps, Google Earth and Google Street View. Covers a wide range of topics, subject areas and skills. All self-guiding, challenging and very original. This is a combination of all my various Google Maps packs and bundles, compiled into an updated and attractive single book of activities with an answer key. Invest in this book, download and just share or print off whatever you need, whenever you need it.
Maths with Google Maps
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Maths with Google Maps

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This is a pack of worksheets with Maths problems students can do on Google Maps. The problems cover a range of activities, but my class particularly liked the activity based on Disneyland where they had to zoom in on Street View as well as use the Earth function to mathematically calculate the number of car parks in a particular structure at Disneyland, and also calculate the commercial profitability of the car park. This is a multi-skilled pack for Middle School students and those who have bought my other packs over the years (thank you all!) you will know that each sheet is well laid out, nicely presented and encourages the student to work independently on each activity. As well as the Disneyland activity, the pack includes: - designing a road trip - searching for mathematical street names in a particular location(we found more than 10 names!) - researching odd mathematical locations - measuring and comparing distance - and more 10 pages of worksheets, PLUS an answer key.
Longitude and Latitude with Google Earth
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Longitude and Latitude with Google Earth

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Lesson Plan with worksheets for the Middle School classroom that teaches the principles of Longitude and Latitude using the popular Google Earth. The worksheets are simple and self-guiding. There is an answer sheet at the end of the booklet. There are also links to short videos further explaining the activities. Just click on the links in the worksheets The lesson takes about 3 weeks to complete and there are additional worksheets that the early finishers can work on to further extend their knowledge. Objectives included. 20 pages of things to do. Note that sample pages only shown here. Full pack of 20 pages will be downloadable once purchase has been made. Duration of activity is 1 week
Fun with FONTS
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Fun with FONTS

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34 pages of different font styles. Children always enjoy writing stylish headings for their projects and posters. These worksheets open up a variety of letter styles that students can practice. Children can trace over the letters to get a feel of shape and movement, and then rewrite the letter underneath. Some letters could even be better reproduced with calligraphy pens if you feel like adding some extra interest to the art of writing. A great activity filler and very calming fun for those times when your class need calming!
Google Earth Worksheets
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Google Earth Worksheets

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More than 50 pages of Blackline Masters for upper primary/lower secondary students. All worksheet activities are completed with the fabulous Google Earth application which is free to download on to your PC or Mac from earth.google.com. Activities require minimum teacher direction and provide maximum learning for the student. _______________________________________________________ Contents: • Constellation conundrum • Landmarks • Cruise around the world • Help!! Endangered species • The Galapagos Islands • Continents • Google Moon • The Earth's Grid System • Make the World a Better Place • Mission to Mars • Majestic Mountains • My Google Earth Autobiography • Mysterious Locations • National Parks • Ocean Explorer • Ocean Investigations • The Olympics • The ABCs of Google Earth • Bonjour, Mon Ami 50 plus pages 3 weeks duration
Chernobyl on Google Maps
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Chernobyl on Google Maps

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Six challenging activities for Middle School students to discover the reality of Chernobyl today. Use the various tools available on Google Maps, Google Street View and Google Earth Pro to complete the tasks. Instructions and examples are provided so all worksheets are self-guiding. Table of contents include: How Close Can You Get to the Nuclear Power Plant? How Far Away from Other Places is Chernobyl? Going Back in Time at Chernobyl How Big is The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Sarcophagus? What’s Left Behind in Abandoned Chernobyl and Surrounds? The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
Clowns and Slapstick
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Clowns and Slapstick

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A slapstick was originally a harmless paddle composed of two pieces of wood that slapped together to produce a resounding whack when the paddle struck someone. It was soon used by jesters to playfully smack others in a play and soon came to be the descriptor of similar type of physical comedy. Great printables around the theme of Clowns and the comedy method of slapstick. Research how slapstick is created, the principles of clowning and the history of both. These printables are challenging and varied and all centred around the comedy of slapstick. Humour is a great way to engage students in the classroom and this Middle School Resource was great fun in my classes. 15 great worksheets that students can complete on their own, and teachers can use to build on with other activities and interests. 17 pages Duration 1 week
Fun with Malapropism
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Fun with Malapropism

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What's a Malaprop? "It is the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect, as in, for example, “dance a flamingo ” (instead of flamenco )." This pack has more than 170 Malaprops that are fun, challenging and great for learning about correct English. Many of the Malaprops include common mistakes that English speakers make. Translating what the speaker was meaning needs some hard thinking in some cases. An answer key is provided at the end.
12 Types of Humor **Info Sheet**
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12 Types of Humor **Info Sheet**

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Single A3 Info Sheet outlining the 12 main types of humor, with examples, illustrations and further leads to look up. Use as an easy reference guide to prompt discussion around the types and differences between different comedy genres. I’d be disappointed if anyone does not feel that this pack suits their needs. If not, please get in touch and your money will be returned - no issue at all.
Public Speaking
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Public Speaking

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Great Value bundle combining two popular packs focussing on public speaking, the techniques used by others and the process in writing and presenting a speech. Each worksheet in each pack has engaging activities for the Middle School student to start to master one of the most important skills that any adult needs in their private and public lives - no matter what career they pursue. Ove 50 pages of tips, ideas and activities for the student to self-guide their way to speaking mastery. PLUS, a free fun pack is included to check on those speech trip-ups that will get in the way of any good speech. Nothing worse than saying the wrong thing, when you really meant something else. The effect can be catastrophic.
How To Interview a School Visitor
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How To Interview a School Visitor

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From time to time a special visitor comes to the school and your class might be called on to ask them a question. How often is that question very ordinary, may be a bit embarrassing, and sometimes it may not really excite the visitor? I have used these worksheets to prepare my students to come up with some more interesting questions to ask the visitor to the class or the school. My students sometimes also need to visit a local politician or business person as part of a class project, and I use these worksheets to again prepare them for the visit. I find these type of interpersonal communication skills so important for later life and that’s why my store is full of activities around public speaking, using humor and interviewing techniques. I hope you find this pack useful to start the topic of interviewing.
How to Write & Present a Speech
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How to Write & Present a Speech

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The ability to construct and confidently present a speech to any audience will always be one of the most sought after skills required in any form of employment. Any student needs to master the skills to speak confidently, and this pack of worksheets will provide every student with some unique insights to how to speak confidently. Topics include: Developing a hook to involve the audience Telling a story to engage the audience Develop a Call to Action to finish off the speech Tips to gain confidence with public speaking And the importance of seeking feedback about a speech that was delivered. These topics and more are covered in these 20 plus pages of activities aimed for the Middle School Student Answer key included
That's Very Punny
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That's Very Punny

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More humour to use in your English class. Puns are painful, I know, but this unit is so much fun and a great test for understanding the use of language in different settings. Table of Contents: Definitions of Puns Posters that are Puns Word List Knock Knock Jokes I'm Confused! Knock Knock! Rules Punny Business Local Punny Business Types of Puns Puns in Art Get it Right Tearable Puns There are more units that I have developed on Humour that are just as energising. Hope you have as much fun as we did in our class! 21 pages Answer Key included 1 week duration
The Political Cartoon - Interactive Notebook
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The Political Cartoon - Interactive Notebook

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The Interactive Notebook is a fun, creative and engaging learning experience for each student, and this pack encourages students to acquire the skills to view and analyse the political or editorial cartoon. The various strategies and techniques used in political cartoons are explained and learned by completing tasks that show how cartoonists: - use analogy - use irony - use exaggeration - labelling, and - symbols ..... to comment on the issue of the day The final activities in the pack provides students with a template and practice to analyse political cartoons and make sense of their meanings and subtleties. 48 pages with Answer key included
Google Earth - Layers Reference Book
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Google Earth - Layers Reference Book

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Google Earth has over 50 layers of information and all are explained in this booklet, along with student activities designed to allow the student to explore each of the layers and track down the type of fascinating information that can be found on each layer. Layers are also given a value rating so that teachers can go directly to the most valuable layer with the most educational information. The booklet includes definitions and activities around the following Google Earth layers: - Borders and Labels - Photos - 3D Buildings - Ocean - Weather - Gallery - Global Awareness - and more Key points of interest are highlighted and quirky little tips are included. This is a true reference book for any student or teacher who works with Google Earth. 28 pages
What Country Is This?
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What Country Is This?

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Printable maps with a simple clue that students use to determine what country is outlined on the sheet. The clue might be a longitude or latitude, a key city, or a geographical feature. The task is simple, but the activity is challenging. Students can also use the shape of the country to help in working out the name of the country. A great source I used to make these worksheets was http://www.amcharts.com/svg-maps/. Here you can download the outline of the maps and import them into Illustrator and move states around or whatever you might like to do for your own worksheets. The worksheets have an answer key at the end. There are 22 maps in all. The maps shown here are samples only.
What Country is This? ***Powerpoint Slideshow***
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What Country is This? ***Powerpoint Slideshow***

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Powerpoint slides of maps with a simple clue that can be used as a class activity. The task is to determine what country is outlined on each slide. First the country outline is shown, then click on to a single clue to help identify the country. The clue might be a longitude or latitude, a key city, or a geographical feature. Use Google Earth to find the country from the clues provided. The task is simple, but the activity is challenging. Once the students identify the country from the shape and/or the clue, click on to see the answer. A great source I used to make these worksheets was http://www.amcharts.com/svg-maps/. Here you can download the outline of the maps and import them into Illustrator and move states around or whatever you might like to do for your own worksheets. There are 22 maps in all. Slideshow sequence shows the answer at final transition. (Sample pages only shown here)
Curriculum Guide - Google Earth, Google Maps, Google Street View
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Curriculum Guide - Google Earth, Google Maps, Google Street View

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Free curriculum guide for anyone wanting to include Google's fabulous Geo Products into their curriculum. The 12 page booklet includes suggested objectives, assessment tools and activities for each subject. It also includes an exhaustive list of verbs you can use when creating your own learning objectives.