Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning

Author Profile

Mariana DeLoera's Profile

Profile Picture

Mariana DeLoera

LEARN Author

K20 Center

About Me

Recent Publications

Banking on Bedford Falls: It's a Wonderful Life

Real Interest Rates and Financial Institutions

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

In this lesson, students step into the shoes of George Bailey from It’s a Wonderful Life as they explore different types of financial institutions and examine how changes in interest rates and salaries affect our willingness to make major purchases on big-ticket items such as cars and houses. Students... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Banking on Bedford Falls: It's a Wonderful Life

Real Interest Rates and Financial Institutions

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

Subject Subject

  • English/Language Arts, Financial Literacy, Social Studies

Course Course

  • Economics, Personal Financial Literacy, U.S. History

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • E.7.2, 12.3.W.4, 12.6.R.2, USH.4.1E, PFL.3.1
More 2-3 class period(s)
Time Frame 90 minutes

In this lesson, students will explore the history and societal impact of fraternities and sororities. Students will explore new vocabulary and read about the history behind multicultural Greek organizations. They will then watch interviews with members of Greek organizations who share their personal... Read more »

Educator Resource

Tag Target Audience

  • All Staff or Teachers, Campus Visits, Students, Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 1st Nine Weeks, 2nd Nine Weeks, 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks, Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group, Small Group (at least 4), Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • College-Going Culture

Tag ICAP (Individual Career Academic Planning)

  • College & Career Interest

Tag Family Engagement

  • Collaborating with Community, Decision-Making, School Environment

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Visits, Extracurricular Activities, Finding a Good Fit
More
Time Frame 1–2 days
Decoding Democracy

Understanding the Electoral Process

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - Secondary

In this lesson, students develop computational thinking skills by role-playing as a campaign manager in political elections. Students begin by considering and discussing a set of statements related to the election process used in the United States. Next, students participate in two separate activities... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Decoding Democracy

Understanding the Electoral Process

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - Secondary

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • U.S. Government

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • USG.5.4, USG.5.5
More 3 class periods
Time Frame 130
Rituals of Remembrance

Día de los Muertos and Other Occasions Honoring the Dead

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - Secondary

In this lesson, students will be examining the practices associated with rituals and festivals that honor the dead around the world. They will design anchor charts and participate in a Detective Board activity in order to identify similarities between the various rituals. As they read a handout and... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Rituals of Remembrance

Día de los Muertos and Other Occasions Honoring the Dead

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - Secondary

Course Course

  • World Language

Subject Subject

  • Spanish

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 4, 4.1, 4.2
More 3-4 class period(s)
Time Frame 145-165 minutes
The History of Allotment

The Dawes Severalty Act of 1887

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

In this lesson, students will explore the history of the loss of land for Native American tribes and how policies in place further contributed to the loss. Students explore the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887, the Curtis Act, and the Burke Act and their lasting impacts. To extend their learning, students... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
The History of Allotment

The Dawes Severalty Act of 1887

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • U.S. History

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • USH.1.3C
More 1-2 days
Time Frame
Analyzing Historical Figures in Psychology

Analyzing Historical Figures

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

This lesson invites students to analyze historical figures in the field of psychology and to make connections regarding their impact in their field of study. Students will research a historical figure and examine that person's impact during the period in which they lived, as well as their long lasting... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Analyzing Historical Figures in Psychology

Analyzing Historical Figures

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • Psychology

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • PS.1.2
More 2-3 class period(s)
Time Frame 120
Clear and Present Danger

Gitlow v. New York

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 12th Grade

In this U.S. government lesson, students will explore limitations to the Constitutional right to free speech by analyzing court cases that use the "clear and present danger" precedent. They will do so by learning about the Supreme Court case Gitlow v. New York and analyzing other cases that similarly... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Clear and Present Danger

Gitlow v. New York

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 12th Grade

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • U.S. Government

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • USG.3.10A
More 1-2 Periods
Time Frame 70 Minutes

This collection of lessons provides students with resources to explore Minority-Serving Institutions. Through it, students will learn the history, culture, and importance of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions... Read more »

Tag Target Audience

  • Administrators, All Staff or Teachers, Campus Visits, New Teachers, PLC, Parents, Students, Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 1st Nine Weeks, 2nd Nine Weeks, 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks, Any time of year, Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time, Pre-Service Training, Summer Session

User Group Group Size

  • Individual, Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group, Small Group (at least 4), Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Active Engagement, Aligning with Other Programs, Analyze, Annotating Text, Brainstorming, Collaborate, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Cross-Curricular, Identify, Organize, Persuade, Present, Problem Solving, Reason, Recognize, Reflection, Research, Review, Speak & Listen, Student Choice, Summarize

Tag ICAP (Individual Career Academic Planning)

  • College & Career Interest, Post-Secondary and Workforce Goals

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, College Visits, Extracurricular Activities, Finding a Good Fit, Required Courses, College Expenses, Effort Costs, Tuition and Fees, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans

Tag Family Engagement

  • Communication, Decision-Making, School Environment, Supporting Student Success
More
Time Frame

In this lesson, students will learn about the rise of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISi) and the important role they play in postsecondary education. Students will begin by becoming familiar with some of the many famous and successful people who attended... Read more »

Educator Resource

Tag Target Audience

  • All Staff or Teachers, Campus Visits, New Teachers, PLC, Parents, Students, Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 1st Nine Weeks, 2nd Nine Weeks, 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks, Any time of year, Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time, Pre-Service Training, Summer Session

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group, Small Group (at least 4), Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Active Engagement, Brainstorming, Collaborate, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Identify, Reflection, Research, Review, Speak & Listen, Student Choice, Summarize

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, College Visits, Extracurricular Activities, Finding a Good Fit, Required Courses, College Expenses, Tuition and Fees

Tag Family Engagement

  • Communication, Decision-Making, School Environment, Supporting Student Success
More
Time Frame 100 Minutes

In this lesson, students learn about the history of assimilation in the education system and how it led to the rise of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Students begin by becoming familiar with some of the many famous and successful people who attended TCUs. Then, after reading a short article... Read more »

Educator Resource

Tag Target Audience

  • Administrators, All Staff or Teachers, Campus Visits, New Teachers, Parents, Students, Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 1st Nine Weeks, 2nd Nine Weeks, 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks, Any time of year, Pre-Service Training, Summer Session

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group, Small Group (at least 4), Whole Class

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Active Engagement, Aligning with Other Programs, Annotating Text, Brainstorming, Collaborate, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Cross-Curricular, Organize, Reason, Recognize, Reflection, Research, Speak & Listen, Student Choice

Tag ICAP (Individual Career Academic Planning)

  • College & Career Interest, Post-Secondary and Workforce Goals

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, College Visits, Extracurricular Activities, Finding a Good Fit, Required Courses, College Expenses, Tuition and Fees, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans

Tag Family Engagement

  • Decision-Making, School Environment, Supporting Student Success
More
Time Frame 100 minutes