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Ice Breaker Activity - Bio Pyramid ActivityIce Breaker Activity - Bio Pyramid Activity
Publisher
Math Tales From the Spring
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
15 mins
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Independent Practice
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Year
2010
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Ice Breaker Activity - Bio Pyramid

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Get to know your pupils and create a stunning display in your room with a class set of bio pyramids. Scholars answer questions about themselves, their hobbies, hopes, and dreams. Autobiographical information is written on a pyramid-shaped learning exercise, then showcased for all to see. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the first day of school, autobiographical writing, autobiographies, pyramids, personal information

Additional Tags

classroom support

Instructional Ideas

  • Display finished products at Back-to-School Night
  • Have scholars share their information with the class 
  • Encourage learners to decorate their pyramid with colors and pictures that reflect their personality 

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires copies

Pros

  • Provides picture example 
  • Includes tips for easy implementation 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.3.4 W.4.4 W.5.4 W.6.4 W.7.4 W.8.4

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