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Amber Smith

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Grade Level Grade Level

  • 6th - Secondary

Integrating the arts into education supports diverse learning styles. This strategy blends creativity and critical thinking as students use frozen gestures and minimal words to embody powerful ideas from given images and texts. Read more »

Strategy Instructional Strategy

User Group Group Size

  • Small Group, Small Group (at least 4)

Copied To Clipboard Placement In Lesson

  • Engage/Opening, Explain/Closing, Evaluate/Assessment, Engage

Time Frame Time To Complete

  • 10 - 20 Minutes

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Collaborate, Critical Thinking, Elaborate, Evaluate, Interpret, Physical Movement, Reflection, Summarize

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 6th - Secondary

The demand for physical therapists is expected to grow 14% by 2033, which is much faster than most careers. More people need help recovering from injury, improving mobility, and managing paint, which means physical therapists are becoming a vital part of a healthcare team. This series of activities... Read more »

Educator Resource

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag ICAP (Individual Career Academic Planning)

  • College & Career Interest

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • Choosing a Career
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Time Frame

This professional development addresses the essential question, "How can educators intentionally incorporate students' cultural identities and life experiences into the curriculum to foster joy, engagement, and academic excellence?" During this session, participants will explore the importance of recognizing... Read more »

Tag Target Audience

  • Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Research

Tag Related

  • Culture

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 2k, 2n, 4m
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Time Frame 110