Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
Students analyze primary source documents to understand the motives of colonists who supported, opposed, or remained neutral before the American Revolution. They apply this understanding to open-ended scenarios and write from the perspective of a loyalist, patriot, or neutralist. Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: November 11th, 2024
American Revolution
Students will implement a close reading strategy to annotate and summarize an informational text about Generation Alpha slang. They will use context clues to infer the meaning of slang words. With the knowledge gained from reading, students will create their own Gen Alpha dictionary of definitions. Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: November 5th, 2024
Summarizing Informational Texts
In this lesson, students will identify aspects of their own cultural identity and how they contribute to cultural diversity within society. Students use their knowledge of geographical concepts including acculturation, assimilation, and cultural diffusion to determine how culture impacts human life.... Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: October 17th, 2024
Cultural Diversity
Students will examine three interactive maps: population density, fertility rates, and life expectancy. They will create inferences from these three maps about the world's population and its future. Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: October 17th, 2024
Population Issues
Students will be given a fantasy fiction scenario in which they must resettle a country or region of the world that is safe from zombies. Students will determine what parts of the previous culture of the region they wish to preserve and continue and which parts they will change and adapt. Students will... Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: August 5th, 2024
Understanding Culture
Students will compare facts about the Great Depression, a primary source document, and era photos to gain a deeper understanding of the social and economic impact of the Great Depression. Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: November 3rd, 2023
The Great Depression
Through their own research and discussion, students see how career choice, postsecondary education, and salary are all interrelated. Students identify three careers that they might be interested in, identify the postsecondary requirements to attain these careers, and learn what the beginning is for... Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: September 11th, 2024
Standard 1: Earning an Income
In this lesson, students will work on their very own assembly line to create "kicks'' fit for the Second Industrial Revolution. Through an exploration of texts and videos, students will begin to formalize their understanding of industrialization and how technological change and innovation has impacted... Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: May 12th, 2023
Intro to the American Industrial Revolution
Students will participate in a scenario where the government is in chaos. In small groups, they will determine what societies need to form new countries that would be sustainable. The characteristics of state and theories of governmental power will be introduced and applied to the new countries that... Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: July 6th, 2023
U.S. Government
In this financial literacy lesson, students will explore the need to plan for retirement and discuss the amount of money that will be needed to retire comfortably. Students will investigate traditional ways to save for retirement, including personal savings, Social Security, mutual funds, 401K, IRAs,... Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: January 24th, 2023
Standard 6: Planning for Retirement
