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Sequence of Numbers
Reinforcing the math terms, "before," "between," and "after," is the focus of this math PowerPoint. Young mathematicians must fill in the missing number in a sequence of numbers shown on each slide. This presentation should provide...
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Jeopardy!
Another engaging Jeopardy-style game is presented in this PowerPoint. Players choose from the following categories: math, science, social studies, language, and ESL. Some challenging questions are embedded in the game, which should make...
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Understanding Place Value: Base Ten Models
As an overview of place value involving numbers in the hundreds, this resource would be incredibly beneficial. There are only a few examples, but the graphics make this concept come alive. In a lower grade classroom, this presentation...
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Get Ready For Problem Solving Strategies
Problem solving strategies are the focus of this math PowerPoint. Young mathematicians are introduced to the TAKS problem solving model, then practice by completing 38 slides filled with practice problems. Drawing pictures of the...
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Patterns
Learning about patterns can be an enjoyable experience using this activity. In this colorful presentation, learners look at a simple pattern and identify what comes next. There are several examples involving both shapes and number...
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Doubles Plus
Doubles and doubles+ 1 addition is a great way to help little learners build number sense and automaticity. This presentation contains multiple examples of doubles and doubles+ 1 addition. Images of dominoes are employed to reinforce the...
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Osmosis in Potato Slices
You may find this presentation helpful in setting up the classic experiment where potato wedges are used for observing the effects of osmosis. You can view the experimental setup in the text and a lab sheet in the pictures, but you will...
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Los Verbos Ser y Estar
Explain the differences between the Spanish verbs ser and estar in this informative PowerPoint. The first part of this presentation provides a great explaination of how to use the verbs properly. Then, a practice portion...
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Introduction to Legal Citation
A good resource for law students who need some help with citation, this presentation covers many key points from the ALWD Citation Manual. The nuances of legal citation, such as typeface, numbers, and primary sources, will become...
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The TASP 5 Paragraph "Persuasive" Essay
Though this presentation is designed for the Texas Academic Skills Program's (TASP) writing assessment, it could work for any class that is preparing to write a five-paragraph persuasive essay. Slides take intermediate writers through...
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The Paragraph
Now that they've mastered the word and the sentence, it's time to tackle the paragraph. This strong presentation provides all the basic information needed to help learners construct well-organized paragraphs. The topic sentence,...
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Unlocking the Secrets of a Persuasive Essay
Full of tips about structure, audience, and evidence in a persuasive essay, this presentation would be a great way to start a writing unit in your class. One slide advises young writers to make up quotes and statistics in their essays....
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An Overview of the THEA Writing Test
Prepare your class for the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) or any other upcoming writing test (such as the SAT) with this presentation. Complete with instructions on the composition and rubric of the test, as well as sample...
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The Science of Thinking
How is fixing a flat tire like reading and writing? By thinking about each activity properly - identifying the problem and purpose, gathering information, and making inferences - you can exercise your thinking skills equally. This...
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Gerunds and Infinitives
Delve into the world of gerunds and infinitives with this detailed powerpoint. Each slide provides examples and corresponding images. Stopping throughout the presentation would allow for guided and individual practice. This could also be...
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Hibernation
Cute is the word for this interactive hibernation presentation! Click on the brightly-colored cartoon graphics of different animals to find out whether or not they hibernate over the winter. Read why certain animals hibernate.
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Condensation in the Classroom
An excellent presentation explains what condensation is, as well as what causes it. There are several thought-provoking activities and discussion questions included in the PowerPoint. Additionally, it focuses on whether or not...
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The Water Cycle: The Water Process
Its time to introduce the water cycle! This presentation describes the water cycle in terms of condensation, evaporation, and precipitation. Five straightforward comprehension questions and easy to understand concept definitions make for...
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The Solar System and Beyond
Survey the solar system by viewing this PowerPoint. Amateur astronomers discover that gravity is responsible for Earth's orbit around the sun and the moon's orbit around Earth. They explore the moon's phases and Earth's seasons. This...
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Air
This presentation is about air. What makes it unique is that, in addition to simply providing information about the components of air and the action of air pressure, it includes a series of four experiments that bring these...
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Ants
Ants are a common example to use when conducting lessons on insects, and if your youngsters are squeamish, this is a way to introduce them without actually bringing them into the classroom! Viewers of this PowerPoint learn about the...
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Exploring Instruments
Orchestral instruments are the focus of this introductory presentation. Learners identify individual instruments on slide two and then read about the characteristics of six other instruments typically used in orchestral pieces.
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Let's Play "You're Thinking Of....."
A simple, yet effective, whole-class game is presented here. Learners each have a small whiteboard or piece of paper. They write down the numbers 1 - 20, then must use mental math to circle the appropriate answer when the teacher gives...
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Averages
Your class can view this resource to discover the wonders of averages. The mean, median, mode, and range are all defined, exemplified, and demonstrated. Practice problems to be completed as a class make this a really handy presentation.
