Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
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 »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: November 14th, 2025
Día de los Muertos and Other Occasions Honoring the Dead
In this lesson, students will learn about the research process by working together to solve a case by evaluating and connecting evidence. After reflecting on the types of questions they needed to ask to be successful, the class will then learn how to develop high quality research questions and receive... Read more »
Created by: Michael Grubb
Date Updated: June 6th, 2025
Creating Research Questions
Students take on the role of detectives and investigate the core beliefs, practices, and historical development of the three major monotheistic religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. During their investigation, students will uncover similarities and differences among these faiths, explore the... Read more »
Created by: Bradly Cusack
Date Updated: November 17th, 2025
Abrahamic Religions
In this lesson, students will learn about the cultural background of The Odyssey by working collaboratively to analyze images, generate ideas, and conduct research on key topics related to Ancient Greece and their influences on the story. They will then review and synthesize information from other students’... Read more »
Created by: Michael Grubb
Date Updated: February 3rd, 2026
Understanding the World of the Odyssey
The Leading Educators in Authentic Development (LEAD) workshop is a series of professional learning sessions that develop teachers’ skills in leading professional development at their school sites. This workshop features one session over a one-day period. This session, Leading Educators in Authentic... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: June 13th, 2025