Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
In this lesson, students will explore angles of incline on different wheelchair ramps by researching the ADA's accessibility standards, measuring different surfaces of a ramp, and uncovering missing angles using inverse trigonometric functions. Students will have the opportunity to share their own ideas... Read more »
Created by: Cacey Wells
Date Updated: July 13th, 2022
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
In this lesson, students will explore various types of expository writing. Students will experience the expository forms of description, sequence, comparison, cause/effect, and problem/solution writing through engaging tasks and collaborative activities and create an expository writing reference sheet... Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: September 25th, 2024
Expository Writing
The lesson focuses on solving for perimeter and area of composite figures. Students will explore area and perimeter using pattern blocks to create unusual shapes, and then try to calculate the areas of these shapes. Next, students will learn about the real-life application of mathematics by watching... Read more »
Created by: Amber Stokes
Date Updated: September 30th, 2024
Perimeter and Area of Composite Figures
History courses are filled with people who have "made" history. In this lesson, students will analyze historical figures and make connections about their place in history. Students will research an early American historical figure of their choice and examine their impact during their historical period,... Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: October 24th, 2024
Analyzing History
This two-part lesson includes a variety of pre-reading activities to prepare students to actively read Shakespeare's tragedy, "Othello." Students first rely on prior knowledge as they research Shakespeare as a playwright and his writings in a K-W-L activity. Then, they consider theme statements from... Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: August 7th, 2024
Pre-Reading Strategies
Students will rely on prior knowledge and experiences as they discuss literary elements and their importance in a story. After watching a video, students will discover characteristics of modern-day superheroes. Bringing literary elements and superhero traits together, students will read and analyze... Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: September 20th, 2024
Literary Elements and Narrative Writing
History courses are filled with people who have "made" history. In this lesson, students will analyze historical figures and make connections about their places in history. Students will research an American historical figure and examine that person's impact during the period in which they lived, as... Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: October 24th, 2024
Analyzing History
This lesson invites students to analyze literary figures and to make connections regarding how they fit into the context of the literary world. After participating in a Tell Me Everything activity to assess prior knowledge on the subject, students will research a literary figure of their choice and... Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: February 2nd, 2023
Analyzing Literature
History courses are filled with people who have "made" history. In this lesson, students will analyze historical figures and make connections about their places in history. Students will research an Oklahoma historical figure of their choice and examine their impact during their historical period, as... Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: November 16th, 2023
Analyzing History
In this lesson, students will learn about symbols that represent the United States, explain their importance, and demonstrate appropriate behavior when they recite the Pledge of Allegiance and when The Star-Spangled Banner is played. Read more »
Created by: Lindsey Link
Date Updated: January 5th, 2022
Social Studies
In this lesson, students are introduced to maps and globes as models of the Earth. They will begin this lesson by thinking and sharing with their classmates what they already know about globes and maps. Each student will explore a tiled map of the Hawaiian Islands (or another state or region) to find... Read more »
Created by: Makala Foley
Date Updated: May 5th, 2023
Introduction to Latitude and Longitude
What does it mean to have a plan for a postsecondary college or career? This lesson encourages students to explore their career choices and develop a plan to achieve their career goals. Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: January 10th, 2024
College and Career Readiness
Understanding the contributions of sociological theorists can provide insight into the field of sociology. This lesson explores the contributions of eight key figures and enables students to dive deep into research to learn more. This lesson should be taught after students have a working knowledge of... Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: August 17th, 2023
The Foundations of Sociology
Students love learning about animals. In this lesson, students will use research and data to study farm animals. Students will explore farm animals at various learning stations and use the information they gathered to compose a class book about farm animals. Included is an optional STEAM activity where... Read more »
Created by: Katie Miller
Date Updated: August 30th, 2023
What Do Animals on the Farm Need to Survive?
This lesson introduces young students to the concept of maps as representations of places and gives students the opportunity to explore and learn why and how people use maps. Particular focus is on where the students are located in relationship to the world around them. This concept is introduced using... Read more »
Created by: Gene Hegwood
Date Updated: May 31st, 2023
Map Study/ Why and How We Use Maps!
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 »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: August 9th, 2024
Analyzing Historical Figures
How do we keep the library organized? In this lesson, students reflect on their prior knowledge of libraries and librarians using a KWL chart. Then, students practice shelving virtually before jigsawing a reading about Melvil Dewey and the Dewey Decimal System. After watching some videos on shelving,... Read more »
Created by: Jessica Armstrong
Date Updated: November 15th, 2024
Library Training
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to design the layout for a room or building? This career cluster activity will introduce you to the world of architecture. You will learn about building types, design a small space, watch a career talk by a professional in this field, and gauge your interest... Read more »
Created by: Lindsey Link
Date Updated: August 29th, 2024
This activity aims to prepare faculty to design effective, technology-integrated project-based learning (PBL) experiences that leverage the opportunities afforded by a robust Makerspace or STEM lab. It is based on the "Design a Project" Project-Based Learning PD, which introduces participants to the... Read more »
Created by: Christina Naruszewicz
Date Updated: March 8th, 2024
Career Cafe enables students to make real-world connections between their interests and professional career goals. Whether in a small or large setting, Career Cafes enable students to network with professionals in industries they might not otherwise have access to. As a facilitator of a Career Cafe,... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: August 19th, 2024