Students practice writing detailed, sensory-rich descriptions by framing a small piece of …
Students practice writing detailed, sensory-rich descriptions by framing a small piece of nature and freewriting about it. From this minilesson, students can develop a variety of types of writing.
As creators, we need to be aware of copyright law and the …
As creators, we need to be aware of copyright law and the appropriate ways to use original work responsibly with fair use. Being a creator means giving credit where credit is due and getting credit for your original work!
Sabotage a play area and seek input from your child(ren) to help …
Sabotage a play area and seek input from your child(ren) to help problem-solve a solution. Remove a preferred play item and ask them what they could replace it with. Ask them to tell you what they are planning to build and predict what the outcome will be.
This is a lesson plan created by Copyright & Creativity for Ethical …
This is a lesson plan created by Copyright & Creativity for Ethical Digital Citizens. In this lesson plan, Students learn about ownership concepts associated with creative work and how their work might be shared. This resource includes the lesson plan (pdf) and links to an accompanying Google Slides presentation and YouTube video.
Three examples of the hour-long 'Teachng The Spy Hop Way' teacher training, …
Three examples of the hour-long 'Teachng The Spy Hop Way' teacher training, where Myke Johnson takes participants through the different philosophies of creative design and youth engagement. These techniques foster youth voice and empowerment, as well as creating a safe space for artistic exploration. Some of these tools include listening techniques, inquiry based learning structures and quick, fun activities that transform a classroom into a hands-on artistic learning environment.
Three examples of the hour-long 'Teachng The Spy Hop Way' teacher training, …
Three examples of the hour-long 'Teachng The Spy Hop Way' teacher training, where Myke Johnson takes participants through the different philosophies of creative design and youth engagement. These techniques foster youth voice and empowerment, as well as creating a safe space for artistic exploration. Some of these tools include listening techniques, inquiry based learning structures and quick, fun activities that transform a classroom into a hands-on artistic learning environment.
Three examples of the hour-long 'Teachng The Spy Hop Way' teacher training, …
Three examples of the hour-long 'Teachng The Spy Hop Way' teacher training, where Myke Johnson takes participants through the different philosophies of creative design and youth engagement. These techniques foster youth voice and empowerment, as well as creating a safe space for artistic exploration. Some of these tools include listening techniques, inquiry based learning structures and quick, fun activities that transform a classroom into a hands-on artistic learning environment.
This lesson asks students to reflect on their own roles as both …
This lesson asks students to reflect on their own roles as both consumers and creators of creative work. Students are introduced to: The purpose of copyright and the protections it provides to creators and copyright’s limitations—what copyright doesn’t cover, such as facts and ideas, fair use, and public domain works.
This lesson plan (1 of 4) covers our roles as consumers and …
This lesson plan (1 of 4) covers our roles as consumers and creators and the basic protections of copyright. It also provides a high level view of copyright’s limitations—the things it doesn’t cover, like facts and ideas, fair uses, and works in the public domain. The plan includes a pdf, Slides, and a video.
This is a story from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. The purpose …
This is a story from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. The purpose of Native American stories is not only to entertain, their primary purpose is to educate. Our story teaches a lesson about what happens to Coyote when he chooses to be irresponsible. Coyote is a trickster. He tries to trick the people, but they already know what he is capable of doing and how far he will go to get his way. He has a bag full of tricks. This story and all other Coyote Stories should only be told during the winter months.
This resource is from the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service. …
This resource is from the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service. This primary source set contains information on infamous criminals and crimes, including Joe Hill, Butch Cassidy, John D. Lee and the Mountain Meadows Massacre, and lesser-known cases that have been largely forgotten.
This curriculum unit of three lessons covers the critical problems for United …
This curriculum unit of three lessons covers the critical problems for United States foreign policy posed by the outbreak of the wars of the French Revolution. Was the U.S. alliance with France still in effect? Did America's young economy require the maintenance of close ties with Britain? Ultimately, President Washington decided on a position of neutrality. This official position would last until the outbreak of war in 1812. Neutrality proved to be difficult to maintain, however, particularly in light of the fact that both Britain and France consistently interfered with American affairs.
The novel Crispin, by Avi, is one of the best to demonstrate …
The novel Crispin, by Avi, is one of the best to demonstrate daily life of different social classes and the influence of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages.
Students take their ideas from the classroom page to the community pavement …
Students take their ideas from the classroom page to the community pavement when they participate in a service-learning project based on their multimedia presentations.
An update of the "pre-digital" exercise in which students compare multiple accounts …
An update of the "pre-digital" exercise in which students compare multiple accounts of a particular theory from different authors. With AI tools, students engage in similar critical analysis and debate while developing an understanding of what this software can (and cannot) do.
Research indicates that most standards documents articulate far more content than can …
Research indicates that most standards documents articulate far more content than can be taught in the time available to K–12 teachers. In response, analysts at Marzano Resources sought to identify, as objectively as possible, a focused set of critical concepts for each K–12 grade level in the content areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, science, and social studies.
Tier II (supplemental) and Tier III (intensive) interventions include evidence-based programs, practices, …
Tier II (supplemental) and Tier III (intensive) interventions include evidence-based programs, practices, and strategies provided to students who require additional support after receiving core literacy instruction (Tier I). The purpose of Tier II & III literacy interventions is to reduce the risk of future potential literacy failure. Table 1 below provides a quick overview of the components of tiered literacy interventions, along with a description of each critical feature.
By looking at advertising and mass media critically, students begin to understand …
By looking at advertising and mass media critically, students begin to understand how the media oppresses certain groups, convinces people to purchase certain products, and influences culture.
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