Indiana ELA Standard: 8.W.5

13 colonies activities including a word search and task cards packed with facts. Plus, students will create their own colony with a name, story, and map!

What if a capybara and a kangaroo rat switched homes? Would their adaptations be helpful at all?

Four rivers. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Four cephalopods. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Four flowers. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Four 20th century presidents. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Four 20th century presidents. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Every great capital is part geography, part human design. Research real ones, then build your own from scratch.

Four African nations. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Four diseases. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Four desert birds. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Four penguins. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Four of the tiniest countries in Europe. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Four microorganisms. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Four ants from around the world. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Which of these types of volcanoes is not like the others?

Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic — and one that doesn’t fit. But which one? Depends on your argument.

Four rainforest snakes. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Which of these deserts is not like the others?

Which of these rainforests is not like the others?

How is each of these stars not like the others?

Which of these mountains is not like the others?

Which of these four birds is not like the others?

How is each part of the United States Government not like the other parts?

What type of currency will your civilization use? What symbols will be on it? Why are they significant?

What makes for a good flag? What makes a bad flag?

How high-performing students can often feel like they aren’t really that great.

Four tundra creatures. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Four US presidents. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Which of these planets is not like others? Well, it sure looks simple at first. But each option could be the one that doesn’t fit in.

Ever ask students to create research questions? Were their ideas a bit… blah? My own students had a very hard time writing questions they didn’t already know the answer to! This video is how I solved that problem: upgrade research questions with depth and complexity.

Your students will set up a tournament to determine which person or character best demonstrated resiliency.

What happens when your civilization suddenly has a surplus of food? Think of the possibilities!

Your students will create a new flower, designed to attract a specific pollinator.

Using real bridges as their starting point, students will construct bridges out of straws and paperclips.