Sylvia Brownrigg's newest novel, Morality Tale, is an analysis of a modern …
Sylvia Brownrigg's newest novel, Morality Tale, is an analysis of a modern marriage. She has written four other works of fiction, including the New York Times Notable Book 'The Metaphysical Touch' and the Lambda Award-winning 'Pages for You.' She divides her time between Berkeley and England. (49 minutes)
The outcomes for this module include: outline some of the key skills …
The outcomes for this module include: outline some of the key skills needed for effective teamwork; consider how effective the communication skills have been in teams you have been part of; explain four models of decision making; understand how to give feedback effectively.
First, students will read and analyze NPR's interview with Dr. Frances Jensen, "Why …
First, students will read and analyze NPR's interview with Dr. Frances Jensen, "Why Teens are Impulsive, Addition-Prone And Should Protect Their Brains."Students will then compare and contrast this reading with the article they previously read, "Teenage Brain." Students applied the ideas conveyed in "Teenage Brain" to Romeo and Juliet's rash actions in Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet.Lastly, students will practice using context clues to decipher word meaning and consult a dictionary to verify the accuracy.
Estimated Time One week Why? Sharing a book they love helps students …
Estimated Time One week Why? Sharing a book they love helps students develop empathy. Articulating why the book is meaningful to them challenges students to communicate their thoughts and feelings in writing
In this activity, students consider arguments for and against unrestricted immigration during …
In this activity, students consider arguments for and against unrestricted immigration during the Ellis Island era. Students analyze political cartoons, letters, newspaper articles, posters, and other sources, noting evidence in the documents to support the viewpoints of the various figures in the 1903 cartoon "The Immigrant." This activity also includes modifications for low-level readers.
The African Storybook (ASb) is a literacy initiative that provides openly licensed …
The African Storybook (ASb) is a literacy initiative that provides openly licensed picture storybooks for early reading in the languages of Africa. Developed and hosted by Saide, the ASb has an interactive website that enables users to read, create, download, translate, and adapt stories. The initiative addresses the dire shortage of children’s storybooks in African languages, crucial for children’s literacy development.
Students will use a blockly system (drag and drop code) to write programs. …
Students will use a blockly system (drag and drop code) to write programs. Students will be learning the conecpts that computer scientists use every day and are the foundation for computer science.
This is an original poem written in Spanish based on the style …
This is an original poem written in Spanish based on the style of poetry from the Pongo Project. Anyone can write poetry following the wealth of prompts and templets offered by the Pongo Project!
Students use EOL Species Cards to sort and make observations of animals, …
Students use EOL Species Cards to sort and make observations of animals, then use the RAFT writing strategy to create short presentations about the characteristics of each major group of animals.
Through a study of the moon, students will be guided through an …
Through a study of the moon, students will be guided through an inquiry process using primary sources to learn how we shape our understanding of the past (history). They will also learn how new discoveries and observations change our perceptions over time, as each succeeding generation creates knowledge and adds new technology. Students will then pose their own questions to wonder how future discoveries or new technology might change our understanding of the world and our universe.
Module 1 embodies critical changes in Geometry as outlined by the Common …
Module 1 embodies critical changes in Geometry as outlined by the Common Core. The heart of the module is the study of transformations and the role transformations play in defining congruence. The topic of transformations is introduced in a primarily experiential manner in Grade 8 and is formalized in Grade 10 with the use of precise language. The need for clear use of language is emphasized through vocabulary, the process of writing steps to perform constructions, and ultimately as part of the proof-writing process.
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In this lesson, students will read an excerpt of an interview given …
In this lesson, students will read an excerpt of an interview given by Mary McLeod Bethune and will learn that she founded the Daytona National and Industrial School for Negro Girls (now Bethune-Cookman College) in 1904. Through close reading, they will explore and discuss connections between events from Bethune’s life experiences and their own lives, and connections between past and current events.
This assignment exposes students to racial inequalities in their own communities and …
This assignment exposes students to racial inequalities in their own communities and helps them to identify the impact of racial segregation on quality of life. The big ideas in this assignment are racial inequality, residential segregation, and environmental justice.
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Médiocre à l’entrée = médiocre à la sortie! explique comment la qualité …
Médiocre à l’entrée = médiocre à la sortie! explique comment la qualité des textes que vous écrivez se répercute sur la qualité de la traduction de ces mêmes textes, surtout lorsque les traductions proviennent d’outils comme Google Traduction. Apprenez à rédiger vos textes pour en optimiser la traduction : chaque personne qui les lira pourra ainsi tirer le meilleur parti de vos textes, peu importe la langue qu’elle parle.
This activity asks students to read two primary sources about the Middle …
This activity asks students to read two primary sources about the Middle Passage, one written by Olaudah Equiano and one by John Barbot, and consider the bias in their narratives. Discussion questions are meant to encourage a close reading and interrogation of the two historical sources. The resource helps students think critically about primary sources and the production of history.
Middle and High School educators across Lebanon County, Pennsylvania developed lesson plans …
Middle and High School educators across Lebanon County, Pennsylvania developed lesson plans to integrate the Pennsylvania Career Education and Work Standards with the content they teach. This work was made possible through a partnership between the South Central PA Workforce Investment Board (SCPa Works) and Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU13) and was funded by a Teacher in the Workplace Grant Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. This lesson plan was developed by one of the talented educators who participated in this project during the 2019-2020 school year.
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