WHITEBOARD WONDERS TOOLKIT
EXPLORE & RESEARCH
ENTER
ABSEIL TO INSIGHT ARTEFACTS CIRCLE OF QUOTES CONCEPT CONNECTIONS CONTRAST AND COMPARE DEFINITION STATION DID YOU KNOW…? FAST TRACK FILL ME WITH FACTS FILL ME WITH OPINIONS I HAVE A QUESTION INTERESTING FACT
KEY POINTS KEY QUOTES KEY TERMS EXPLORER MUSEUM OF FACTS PICTURE FRAME FINDINGS QUESTION BANK QUESTION QUEST RESEARCH CLOUD RESEARCH MISSION: 5 MINUTES RESEARCH MISSION: 10 MINUTES RESEARCH MISSION: 15 MINUTES ROLL TO EXPLORE
SEARCH ENGINE SOURCE HUNT THOUGHT TICKET WHAT DID YOU THINK? WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW? WHAT IF?
EXPLORE & RESEARCH
TOOLKIT
MENU
ABSEIL TO INSIGHTS
BASIC FACTS
KEY DETAILS
DEEPER INSIGHTS
www.spark-kits.org
www.spark-kits.org
OF QUOTES
www.spark-kits.org
CONNECT:
www.spark-kits.org
CONTRAST & COMPARE
SIMILARITIES
www.spark-kits.org
DEFINITION
THREE KEY WORDS
DEFINITION ONE
STATION
SOURCE:
NEW DEFINITION
DEFINITION TWO
SOURCE:
DEFINITION THREE
SOURCE:
www.spark-kits.org
www.spark-kits.org
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TOPIC:
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FAST
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TRACK
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Fill me with facts about...
www.spark-kits.org
FILL ME WITH OPINIONS ABOUT:
www.spark-kits.org
www.spark-kits.org
TOPIC
ONE INTERESTING FACT I FOUND...
www.spark-kits.org
KEY POINTS
www.spark-kits.org
KEY
QUOTES
www.spark-kits.org
KEY TERMS
TOPIC
www.spark-kits.org
MUSEUM OF FACTS
www.spark-kits.org
FRAME
FINDINGS
PICTURE
www.spark-kits.org
QUESTION BANK
INSTRUCTIONS
www.spark-kits.org
QUESTION QUEST
ANSWERS
www.spark-kits.org
RESEARCH
CLOUD
www.spark-kits.org
5 MINUTE
MISSION
www.spark-kits.org
10 MINUTE
MISSION
www.spark-kits.org
15 MINUTE
MISSION
www.spark-kits.org
www.spark-kits.org
SEARCH
ENGINE
www.spark-kits.org
What do we know?
What do we need to find out?
Where can we look?
SOURCE HUNT
www.spark-kits.org
INSTRUCTIONS
www.spark-kits.org
THOUGHT TICKETS
INSTRUCTIONS:
WHAT DID YOU THINK?
www.spark-kits.org
WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?
www.spark-kits.org
WHAT IF?
www.spark-kits.org
Why...?
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What is the history or origin of this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
What do experts or professionals say about this topic? Can you compare their opinions?
What are the most recent developments or news stories related to this topic?
VS
15:00
05:00
How does this topic connect to other subjects you have studied?
What other topics or ideas are similar to this one?
VS
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What factors influence or affect this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
How...?
Where have you encountered this topic before (in lessons or outside of school)?
Do you think this topic is relevant to your everyday life? Why or why not?
VS
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What do you already know about this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What are the main arguments or perspectives about this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
Where...?
00:00
What is the most important thing to learn from this topic?
CLASS DISCUSSION
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
When...?
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
How does this topic affect people positively or negatively?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
Imagine you are an inventor. What innovation could you create to improve this topic?
What questions do you have about this topic that you’d like to explore further?
VS
KEY DETAILS
- These are the important pieces of information that explain how and why the topic works.
- You go deeper into specifics, examples, or patterns.
Examples:
- How does something happen?
- Why is it important?
- What are the main parts or processes?
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
How has this topic changed over time?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What key terms or ideas do you associate with this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
What...?
What do you think is the biggest challenge related to this topic?
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
How does this topic relate to other subjects or fields?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
If you had to summarise your understanding of this topic so far in one sentence, what would it be?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What might this topic look like in the future?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
Are there ethical concerns related to this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
Why is this topic important?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
Who...?
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
Who is involved or impacted by this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
How does this topic impact individuals, communities, or the world?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What are the connections between this topic and everyday life?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
Are...?
The Explore and Research Toolkit offers 30 interactive and engaging routines, explorations, and activities that you can use to bring your lessons to life. Whether you’re introducing a new topic, deepening understanding of a complex concept, or encouraging inquiry, this toolkit gives you the tools to create lessons that are collaborative, adaptable, and highly engaging.
The Whiteboard Wonders Toolkits are innovative digital resources designed to transform your classroom whiteboard into a vibrant hub of learning, collaboration, and creativity. Featuring three dynamic toolkits - Think and Wonder, Explore and Research, and Stimulus and Context - this versatile family of resources empowers you to seamlessly integrate engaging activities into your lessons.
Download the Teacher Guide here
Did...?
How is this topic relevant to your local community or surroundings? Are there local examples?
If you were to create a timeline of this topic, what key events or milestones would you include?
VS
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What are the strengths and weaknesses of this topic or idea?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
10:00
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What are the strengths and weaknesses of this topic or idea?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
DEEPER INSIGHTS
- This is where you think critically and analyse the topic.
- You look at connections, effects, and deeper meanings.
Examples:
- What does this mean for the world or society?
- What are the long-term impacts?
- How does this topic connect to other topics or ideas?
Basic Facts
These are the simple, foundational facts about the topic.
Think of them as the "who," "what," "where," and "when." Examples:
- Who is involved?
- What is the topic about?
- When did it happen?
- Where does it take place?
If you could ask an expert questions about this topic, what would they be?
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
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WHITEBOARD WONDERS TOOLKIT
EXPLORE & RESEARCH
ENTER
ABSEIL TO INSIGHT ARTEFACTS CIRCLE OF QUOTES CONCEPT CONNECTIONS CONTRAST AND COMPARE DEFINITION STATION DID YOU KNOW…? FAST TRACK FILL ME WITH FACTS FILL ME WITH OPINIONS I HAVE A QUESTION INTERESTING FACT
KEY POINTS KEY QUOTES KEY TERMS EXPLORER MUSEUM OF FACTS PICTURE FRAME FINDINGS QUESTION BANK QUESTION QUEST RESEARCH CLOUD RESEARCH MISSION: 5 MINUTES RESEARCH MISSION: 10 MINUTES RESEARCH MISSION: 15 MINUTES ROLL TO EXPLORE
SEARCH ENGINE SOURCE HUNT THOUGHT TICKET WHAT DID YOU THINK? WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW? WHAT IF?
EXPLORE & RESEARCH
TOOLKIT
MENU
ABSEIL TO INSIGHTS
BASIC FACTS
KEY DETAILS
DEEPER INSIGHTS
www.spark-kits.org
www.spark-kits.org
OF QUOTES
www.spark-kits.org
CONNECT:
www.spark-kits.org
CONTRAST & COMPARE
SIMILARITIES
www.spark-kits.org
DEFINITION
THREE KEY WORDS
DEFINITION ONE
STATION
SOURCE:
NEW DEFINITION
DEFINITION TWO
SOURCE:
DEFINITION THREE
SOURCE:
www.spark-kits.org
www.spark-kits.org
23
25
24
TOPIC:
22
11
10
12
FAST
13
21
TRACK
14
20
19
15
16
18
17
www.spark-kits.org
Fill me with facts about...
www.spark-kits.org
FILL ME WITH OPINIONS ABOUT:
www.spark-kits.org
www.spark-kits.org
TOPIC
ONE INTERESTING FACT I FOUND...
www.spark-kits.org
KEY POINTS
www.spark-kits.org
KEY
QUOTES
www.spark-kits.org
KEY TERMS
TOPIC
www.spark-kits.org
MUSEUM OF FACTS
www.spark-kits.org
FRAME
FINDINGS
PICTURE
www.spark-kits.org
QUESTION BANK
INSTRUCTIONS
www.spark-kits.org
QUESTION QUEST
ANSWERS
www.spark-kits.org
RESEARCH
CLOUD
www.spark-kits.org
5 MINUTE
MISSION
www.spark-kits.org
10 MINUTE
MISSION
www.spark-kits.org
15 MINUTE
MISSION
www.spark-kits.org
www.spark-kits.org
SEARCH
ENGINE
www.spark-kits.org
What do we know?
What do we need to find out?
Where can we look?
SOURCE HUNT
www.spark-kits.org
INSTRUCTIONS
www.spark-kits.org
THOUGHT TICKETS
INSTRUCTIONS:
WHAT DID YOU THINK?
www.spark-kits.org
WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?
www.spark-kits.org
WHAT IF?
www.spark-kits.org
Why...?
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What is the history or origin of this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
What do experts or professionals say about this topic? Can you compare their opinions?
What are the most recent developments or news stories related to this topic?
VS
15:00
05:00
How does this topic connect to other subjects you have studied?
What other topics or ideas are similar to this one?
VS
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What factors influence or affect this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
How...?
Where have you encountered this topic before (in lessons or outside of school)?
Do you think this topic is relevant to your everyday life? Why or why not?
VS
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What do you already know about this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What are the main arguments or perspectives about this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
Where...?
00:00
What is the most important thing to learn from this topic?
CLASS DISCUSSION
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
When...?
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
How does this topic affect people positively or negatively?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
Imagine you are an inventor. What innovation could you create to improve this topic?
What questions do you have about this topic that you’d like to explore further?
VS
KEY DETAILS
- You go deeper into specifics, examples, or patterns.
Examples:00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
How has this topic changed over time?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What key terms or ideas do you associate with this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
What...?
What do you think is the biggest challenge related to this topic?
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
How does this topic relate to other subjects or fields?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
If you had to summarise your understanding of this topic so far in one sentence, what would it be?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What might this topic look like in the future?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
Are there ethical concerns related to this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
Why is this topic important?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
Who...?
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
Who is involved or impacted by this topic?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
How does this topic impact individuals, communities, or the world?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What are the connections between this topic and everyday life?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
Are...?
The Explore and Research Toolkit offers 30 interactive and engaging routines, explorations, and activities that you can use to bring your lessons to life. Whether you’re introducing a new topic, deepening understanding of a complex concept, or encouraging inquiry, this toolkit gives you the tools to create lessons that are collaborative, adaptable, and highly engaging.
The Whiteboard Wonders Toolkits are innovative digital resources designed to transform your classroom whiteboard into a vibrant hub of learning, collaboration, and creativity. Featuring three dynamic toolkits - Think and Wonder, Explore and Research, and Stimulus and Context - this versatile family of resources empowers you to seamlessly integrate engaging activities into your lessons.
Download the Teacher Guide here
Did...?
How is this topic relevant to your local community or surroundings? Are there local examples?
If you were to create a timeline of this topic, what key events or milestones would you include?
VS
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What are the strengths and weaknesses of this topic or idea?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
10:00
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
What are the strengths and weaknesses of this topic or idea?
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION
DEEPER INSIGHTS
- You look at connections, effects, and deeper meanings.
Examples:Basic Facts
These are the simple, foundational facts about the topic. Think of them as the "who," "what," "where," and "when." Examples:
If you could ask an expert questions about this topic, what would they be?
00:00
CLASS DISCUSSION
INDIVIDUAL EXPLORATION
PAIR WORK
GROUP EXPLORATION