Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
Students will understand the various forms of bankruptcy, how bankruptcy can occur, and alternatives to bankruptcy. This lesson includes optional modifications for distance learning. Resources for use in Google Classroom are included. Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: September 10th, 2024
Standard 13: Bankruptcy
In this lesson, students will explore the dynamics of enzymes by investigating what enzymes do, how they work, and in what types of substances they are found. Prior this lesson, students should have developed a good understanding of cell structure, function, and membrane transport. Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: August 28th, 2023
Enzymes
Students will identify common lab mistakes via simulated lab stations. Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: June 22nd, 2023
Lab Safety
Students will use text analysis strategies to summarize two significant events of the Revolutionary War—the Battle of Saratoga and the French Alliance. Then students, working in collaborative groups, will use their knowledge of these events to annotate the lyrics of the song "Guns and Ships" from the... Read more »
Created by: Sarah Brewer
Date Updated: September 11th, 2024
Battle of Saratoga and the French Alliance
During this lesson, students will explore and learn about different types of angles. They will practice using a protractor to measure angles and classify angles based on their measurements. Read more »
Created by: Lindsey Link
Date Updated: May 23rd, 2024
Geometry and Measurement
This lesson engages students in the concept of rounding numbers. Students participate in a hands-on exploration that allows them to visualize and master the concept. Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: May 31st, 2023
Rounding Numbers
In this lesson on conditional and subjunctive mood, students will learn the difference between these two types of sentences, discover the clues to identify each, and create their own sentences applying each mood. Using popular song lyrics, students will partner to sort sentences into conditional and... Read more »
Created by: Margaret Salesky
Date Updated: August 30th, 2022
Conditional and Subjunctive Sentences
This lesson uses the book "P Is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever" by Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter to teach digraphs and nuances of phonetics in the English language. Students will brainstorm to identify other digraph words in their vocabularies, write and draw their own pages for a sequel... Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: November 1st, 2024
Phonics
Students will discuss and evaluate the importance of managing and reconciling a bank account. Using a scenario, students will create a fictitious bank account register. Students also will investigate various local banks' checking account policies and compare them. Finally, students will draw conclusions... Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: March 15th, 2023
Standard 4: Managing a Bank Account
How to prevent the spread of germs
In this lesson, students will make observations on daily routines to understand how healthy practices can prevent the spread of germs. They will explore how "sticky" germs can be and how easily germs can be transferred by participating in a simulation using flour or glitter. The book, "No More Germs... Read more »
Created by: Patricia Turner
Date Updated: May 31st, 2023
How to prevent the spread of germs
The Creating 5E Lessons PD focuses on familiarizing participants with the 5E instructional model. The goal of the session is to immerse participants in an authentic 5E activity with an emphasis on each element of the 5E model. Participants will identify and describe the components of a 5E lesson and... Read more »
Created by: Robyn Hilger
Date Updated: March 7th, 2024