Give students a taste of life beyond high school in this real-world "Game to Prepare for Life" based on the popular board game. Students will get a career, salary, and family to provide for. Along the way, they will encounter expenses like housing, health, cars, and insurance. They will juggle their...
View ResourceWorkers in STEM fields provide research and services related to science, technology, engineering, and math. Those in this field gather and examine information, solve problems, and apply their findings. One such career that falls into this cluster is chemical engineering. In this activity, you will explore...
View ResourceThe K20 Center’s GEAR UP program wants to help you explore career options! This Career Cluster activity will help you think about your skills, personality, and interests in order to identify which clusters might be a good fit for you. While your interests will likely change over the years, the Career...
View ResourceIn this activity, you’ll explore college pathways through an interactive comic. Discover the key questions to ask—and who to ask—as you evaluate different types of education opportunities. By the end, you’ll have a better idea of what type of higher education option is the best fit for you after high...
View ResourceThis professional development session focuses on increasing teachers' knowledge about growth mindset and how it can be fostered in their classrooms. During this interactive session, participants will assess their own mindsets, review research on growth mindset, and develop goals for applying the research...
View ResourceIn this game, students play as an emergency manager for a fictional region beset by deadly disasters. They build structures, hire earth science and STEM professionals, and research new technologies to enhance their weather awareness and preparedness. The game also emphasizes budget and resource management.
View ResourceK20's LEARN lesson library contains nearly 400 authentic, standards-based math, ELA, science, and social studies lessons for the K–12 classroom. Each teacher-vetted lesson includes downloadable handouts and detailed instructions in a 5E instructional framework. Search the database to find lessons by grade level, content area, keywords, state/national standards, and timeframe. New lessons are being added continually, along with updates to include distance-learning and technology integration options.
View ResourcesK20's LEARN library includes professional development resources and tools for teacher-led learning. Each activity follows the 5E framework and integrates authentic instructional strategies. The searchable database allows users to filter for experiences designed for new teachers, administrators, varying group sizes and times, and multiple purposes, such as growing a college-going culture and increasing the "teacher toolbox."
View ResourcesK20's library of instructional strategies provides over 150 interactive activities designed to reinforce authentic learning for individuals, small groups, and whole classes. These creative and fun lesson supports engage students at all grade levels and across subjects. Browse the instructional strategy library by purpose, grade, and group size to find activities of various lengths with tips for scaffolding learners of all levels.
View ResourcesK20's award-winning educational software encourages critical thinking and improves student engagement, content knowledge, and inquiry skills. The game-based learning (GBL) team has developed a variety of fun, web-based games that are standards-aligned and include topics such as college and career choices, data interpretation, goal setting/time management, statistics, financial literacy, business ethics, algebra, calculus, and biology. Each game also tracks student progress and engagement.
View ResourcesYour complete guide to educational apps and websites to enhance authentic learning. Each digital card contains links to tools that educators and parents can access to supplement lessons and engage students. Applications and step-by-step procedures give users of all levels the tools they need to tap into valuable online resources. Search for tools based on functionality/purpose and cost.
View ResourcesActivities for students to use independently include educational games, virtual campus visits, and activities to help students navigate their postsecondary options.
View ResourcesK20 has developed a series of interactive, parent-led lessons to be used at home. These fun, guided lessons include science, language arts, math, and college prep topics with activities to allow parents and students to share in the learning. You'll also find resources for making postsecondary education choices, digital games, and activities to create conversations about college and career options.
View ResourcesLEARN provides educators with rich, authentic resources for classroom teaching as well as professional learning resources. The LEARN lesson repository includes standards-based classroom lessons for grades K–12 in all subject areas. In addition, you'll find a searchable database of teacher-led professional learning activities designed to implement authentic teaching, integrate tech, and prepare students for postsecondary education.
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