Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
This lesson begins with a discussion of how authors tell great stories. Students will hear two stories about dogs, one told from the first person and the other from the third person point of view. Students will use a Card Sort activity to discover how to tell the difference in point of view and will... Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: August 4th, 2021
Point of View
In this lesson, students learn about the story of the near extermination and subsequent re-introduction of the Gray Wolf of Yellowstone National Park. Through this narrative, students learn about apex predators, keystone species, and ecosystems. They learn to form cause and effect statements, analyze... Read more »
Created by: Jane Baber
Date Updated: May 18th, 2023
Human-Environment Interaction
Students will look at the increase in seismic activity in Oklahoma and around the United States in recent years. Some say the earthquakes are a direct result of an oil and gas process called hydraulic fracturing, while others disagree. Students will investigate this question for themselves and formulate... Read more »
Created by: Cacey Wells
Date Updated: April 4th, 2023
Earthquakes in Oklahoma
Students explore the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through some of his most prominent words. Read more »
The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this lesson, students analyze the physiological and psychological factors that promote mental health in teens. They brainstorm potential sources of stress and identify strategies to manage stress. Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: June 2nd, 2022
Mental Health of Teens
In this lesson, students will examine the facts associated with evolution, infer what fossilized remains can inform us about an organism, explore how evolution is influenced by an ever-changing environment, and construct a timeline of an organism change resulting from environmental factors or human... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: May 17th, 2023
Biology
This lesson is Part 3 of "Journey of the Isolated Variable," a four-part lesson series on solving different types of equations. In this lesson, students will build on the equation-solving knowledge they gained in Parts 1 and 2 in order to solve literal equations. Read more »
Created by: Amber Stokes
Date Updated: March 15th, 2023
Literal Equations
In this lesson, students explore the theme of tradition by reading Shirley Jackson’s short story, “The Lottery,” and an accompanying article, “The Dangers of Tradition.” As students develop their own beliefs concerning the value and possible dangers of tradition, they share their opinions with their... Read more »
Created by: Margaret Salesky
Date Updated: June 5th, 2023
The Lottery
In this lesson, students explore the theme of tradition by reading Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” and an accompanying article “The Dangers of Tradition.” As students develop their own beliefs concerning the value and possible dangers of tradition, they share their opinions with their peers and petition... Read more »
The Lottery
In this lesson, students explore the theme of tradition by reading Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” and an accompanying article “The Dangers of Tradition.” As students develop their own beliefs concerning the value and possible dangers of tradition, they share their opinions with their peers and petition... Read more »
The Lottery
In this lesson in the To Kill a Mockingbird Part One, students analyze the text for symbols of prejudice and will categorize evidence from the novel to support the claim that either the mad dog or the camellia were the ultimate symbol of prejudice. Read more »
Students evaluate what motivates people, especially as it relates to the characters in “The Gift of the Magi.” As they read and listen to the story, students identify thoughts and feelings that relate to the motivations and actions of the main characters. Students also look for and create their own... Read more »
Created by: Margaret Salesky
Date Updated: August 26th, 2022
Motivations
Werewolves Who Write
“And they called it puppy love…” This lesson will have students falling in love with werewolves from all packs as they explore how mythology and lore has progressed over time, place, and culture. After they discover which pack they belong to, they will work together to design a movie poster that depicts... Read more »
Created by: Margaret Salesky
Date Updated: February 8th, 2023
Werewolves Who Write
In this interactive session, participants will explore a career roadmap and experience a mini-virtual career expo. Participants will leave with a variety of ideas about implementing virtual career experiences in their own GEAR UP programs. Read more »
Created by: Lindsey Link
Date Updated: September 4th, 2021
During this activity, teachers will have an opportunity to explore activities, lessons, and materials the K20 Center has developed. Using these materials, they will find ways to implement the ICAP initiative in their classrooms. They will research new career fields and create their own vision boards... Read more »
Created by: Lindsey Link
Date Updated: September 29th, 2021
Discussions are a natural, common practice in ELA classrooms. It is a daily challenge to engage students face-to-face, but engaging students online can feel especially difficult. This presentation introduces strategies that can effectively spark ideas for both face-to-face and virtual discussions: First... Read more »
Created by: Brandy Hackett
Date Updated: March 8th, 2022
While it is important for students to engage in classroom discourse in their social studies classes in order to develop understanding, purposeful and effective opportunities for students to share their thinking and reasoning do not happen on their own. They require deliberate planning and facilitation... Read more »
Created by: Sarah Brewer
Date Updated: April 7th, 2022
One notable thing the events of recent years have taught us is that what we think we know might not be a holistic truth. This includes the ways in which we think our GEAR UP students perceive career paths. Contexts like culture, background, skills, and interests can have a profound effect on student... Read more »
Created by: Lindsey Link
Date Updated: July 14th, 2022
Meaningful student discussion is an important component of Authentic instruction, but many teachers find it challenging to facilitate effectively. This session explores effective approaches to planning for and facilitating student discussion, common discussion roadblocks, and strategies to support meaningful... Read more »
Created by: Heather Shaffery
Date Updated: July 13th, 2022
During this activity, teachers will have an opportunity to explore activities, lessons, and materials the K20 Center has developed that will help them implement the ICAP initiative in their classroom. Teachers will take an active role in researching a new career field and creating a vision board that... Read more »
During this third day of the Formative Assessment Institute, participants focus on distinguishing Assessment of Learning, Assessment for Learning, and Assessment as Learning. Read more »
Created by: Lindsey Link
Date Updated: October 29th, 2021
Participants consider the benefits of discourse in science and explore three strategies that support discourse in the classroom by role playing as students. They then discuss the benefits of each of the three strategies for incorporating discourse in their classroom. In small groups, participants discuss... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: April 7th, 2022