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Laura Halstied

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K20 Center

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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
University of Central Oklahoma 2002
Master of Arts in Political Science
University of Central Oklahoma 2005

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In this reading ACT prep activity, students practice pacing and using TestNav as they take an online practice ACT. This is the ninth activity in a 10-week "Power Up" series for ACT prep. Read more »

Educator Resource

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks

User Group Group Size

  • Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Grants, Scholarships and Loans

Tag Related

  • ACT Prep
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Time Frame 35 minutes
Burn Ban?

Texas v. Johnson

In this lesson, students first analyze a quote about free speech before discussing whether the right to free speech is important. Next, students summarize the Texas v. Johnson Supreme Court case before debating whether a constitutional amendment banning flag burning is necessary. Students reflect on... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Burn Ban?

Texas v. Johnson

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • U.S. Government

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • USG.3.10, USG.3.10E
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Time Frame
Forbidden Phrases

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 4th - 12th

In this collaborative strategy, students use their prior knowledge to review vocabulary terms, people, events, places, and more. Read more »

Strategy Instructional Strategy

User Group Group Size

  • Whole Class

Copied To Clipboard Placement In Lesson

  • Engage/Opening, Explore/Learning Activity, Extend/Additional Learning Activity

Time Frame Time To Complete

  • 20 - 30 Minutes

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, Collaborate, Conversation Starter, Elaborate

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 4th - 12th

In this reading ACT prep activity, students first infer what they know about an ACT-style reading passage before reading it. Students then respond to three different claims about the passage by creating evidence and reasoning to each claim. Students practice responding to five ACT-style questions and... Read more »

Educator Resource

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks

User Group Group Size

  • Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans

Tag Related

  • ACT Prep
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Time Frame 35 minutes

In this strategy, students curate a visual representation of artifacts that summarize a topic or event and justify their reasons for including these items. Read more »

Strategy Instructional Strategy

Copied To Clipboard Placement In Lesson

  • Extend/Additional Learning Activity

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Evaluate, Reflection, Summarize

In this reading ACT prep activity, students examine how to approach the paired passages portion of the ACT reading test. This is the fourth activity in a 10-week "Power Up" series for ACT Prep. Read more »

Educator Resource

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks

User Group Group Size

  • Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans

Tag Related

  • ACT Prep
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Time Frame 35 minutes

In this reading ACT prep activity, students review how vocabulary questions are asked on the ACT. First, students practice using context clues to understand the meaning of unknown words. Next, students review tips for taking the ACT reading section before practicing ten ACT-style questions. Lastly,... Read more »

Educator Resource

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks

User Group Group Size

  • Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans

Tag Related

  • ACT Prep
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Time Frame 35 minutes

In this reading ACT prep activity, students view a short video about ACT reading tips and reflect on what they have learned about the ACT reading section so far. Students then review cause and effect relationships by reading a passage about the Cold War and then answer ten ACT-style questions. This... Read more »

Educator Resource

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks

User Group Group Size

  • Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans

Tag Related

  • ACT Prep
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Time Frame 35 minutes

In this reading ACT prep activity, students practice using the ACT online test application. TestNav, to prepare for the upcoming online ACT test. Students explore the tools available to them during the ACT and practice answering ten ACT questions and potentially using the TestNav tools. This is the... Read more »

Educator Resource

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks

User Group Group Size

  • Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans

Tag Related

  • ACT Prep
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Time Frame 35 minutes
Pavlov's Puppies

Classical Conditioning Learning Theory

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 11th - 12th

In this lesson, students first reflect on how they respond to stimuli in their environment. Next, students work to identify stimuli and responses to common scenarios. Students then summarize a reading and a video on Pavlov’s learning theory. Learning is extended by students through creating a classical... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Pavlov's Puppies

Classical Conditioning Learning Theory

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 11th - 12th

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • Psychology

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • PS.5.1
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Time Frame 80 minutes