Problem Solver asks students to demonstrate their argumentative skills when identifying problems and solutions in writing.
In three readings, students learn about protests surrounding upcoming World Cup and Olympic events; consider whether such events benefit the people of host countries; and learn about Russia's recent anti-gay legislation and the debate surrounding a possible boycott of the 2014 Winter Games.
Students design, create and perform a puppet show to teach others about a diversity, anti-bias or social justice theme from the central text.
Put the Story in History asks students to demonstrate their writing skills when constructing an historical narrative.
Team USA hurdler and sprinter Queen Harrison credits her numerous accolades (including The Bowerman) to hard work, perseverance, and a clean lifestyle. After completing the Queen Harrison worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.
How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.
Questions that Come Up asks students to demonstrate their explanatory and informative writing skills.
This accompanies the lesson Conflict Resolution and Peace.
In this lesson students explore ways to be allies to those being teased, harassed or bullied in their schools.
Professional surfer Rob Machado knows how important it is to keep your eye on the prize and stay clean, even if it feels like you are surrounded by drugs and alcohol. After completing the Rob Machado worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.
How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.
Ron Artis II, is a singer-songwriter that developed his love of music with his family. Ron talks about leaning on others for support and knowing your authentic self. He shares about the challenge and importance of making healthy decisions.
How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.
This unit, developed by Northshore School District in Washington, contains four days of lessons with suggested extensions that connect with SEL Standards 1, 2, 4, and 5 and Music Standard 2, 3, 4 and 11. The class will create the verses to the song “Floating in Space”. Students will engage in activities where they analyze emotional characteristics of music, practice emoting without words, review “song form” and rhyming patterns, and review space vocabulary words.
Social Emotioal Learning at the beginning of the school year and every math class: Brain Breaks!
Learn how classroom teachers, artists and arts organizations are using the arts to teach social and emotional learning (SEL). Social and emotional learning gives students strategies on how to manage their emotions and how to collaborate and empathize with others. These are important skills that help students succeed at school, work, and life. SEL can be incorporated into any subject matter and any grade level, but incorporating the arts can be an especially effective way to learn and practice SEL.
Considering the impacts of trauma on our students, I felt it important that they can come to school and, where it is within my control and design, create a space where they experienced a calm and safe place with reduced risks of triggering trauma responses.Lesson plan created by Melissa LaRue, MacEwan University, EDUC 210
In this activity from the Commonwealth Theatre Center in Louisville, Kentucky, students select several emotions and determine what these emotions would look like in a drawing and as a selfie. To understand and express our emotions we need to learn how to properly define them.
This is a lesson on learning about and using SMART goals in the short and long term for high school students.
Student readings review the origins of the AK-47, the 10-year federal ban on assault weapons, President Obama's views on guns, and the NRA's political clout. Discussion questions and an inquiry-oriented plan for "constructive controversy" follow.
This lesson has students practice ways to be more understanding and reflect on the effects of empathetic listening.
Small Moment asks students to demonstrate their narrative skills when writing about personal experiences.
So What? asks students to demonstrate their explanatory and informative skills when writing to gain the understanding of others.