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Laura Halstied

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K20 Center

Academic Credentials

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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Fiscal Fitness

The Economic Impact of Fiscal Policy

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

In this lesson, students recall their prior knowledge about how the economy functions. Next, students predict how the federal budget is spent before reading an Infogram about fiscal policy. To extend their learning, students play a game with partners that requires them to cut or fund programs. Students... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Fiscal Fitness

The Economic Impact of Fiscal Policy

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • Economics, U.S. Government

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • E.13.1, USG.6.2
More 2 periods
Time Frame 90 minutes

Use more than 60 customizable tools to plan lessons, create projects, differentiate learning, and more. MagicSchool AI is free to use. Read more »

Tech Tool

This professional learning session looks at K20's CAN DO resources. CAN DO stands for College Application Necessities for Different Opportunities. At the beginning of this session, participants will review common college vocabulary and application data. They will then explore the different resources... Read more »

Tag Target Audience

  • Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 1st Nine Weeks, 2nd Nine Weeks, 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks, Summer Session

User Group Group Size

  • Individual, Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • College-Going Culture
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Time Frame 60 minutes
We Live in a Society

Human Development

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

In this lesson, students first consider what they already know about the stages of human development. Next, they work in groups to create a poster about one of Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development. As a class, they review the posters and take notes over each of the stages. Students then... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
We Live in a Society

Human Development

Tag Related

  • Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • Psychology

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • PS.4.2
More 2 Class periods
Time Frame 90 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

In this culminating reading ACT prep activity, students use the skills they have learned during the ACT prep series. Students practice responding to an ACT-style reading passage and question set then reflect on how well they expect to do on the real ACT. This is the tenth activity in a 10-week "Power... 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

In this reading ACT prep activity, students review how to look for tone, context, inferences, and the use of paraphrasing in an ACT-style reading passage. Students first review the meanings of these key terms before answering questions. They rate their level of confidence on their answers before reviewing... 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 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
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
More
Time Frame 35 minutes