Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
This professional development session focuses on increasing teachers' understanding of authentic science instruction and building their capacity to adapt lessons to more effectively implement authentic instructional practices. Participants will first assume the role of students to engage with an authentic... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: May 30th, 2024
The Leading Educators in Authentic Development (LEAD) workshop is a series of professional learning sessions to develop teachers’ skills to lead professional development at their school sites. This workshop features four sessions over a two-day period. This third session focuses on developing a foundational... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: November 11th, 2024
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: November 26th, 2024
Standard 13: Bankruptcy
Students will gain information about the Green Revolution and its impact on the world's food supply. Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: June 22nd, 2023
The Green Revolution
In this lesson, students will learn about a divisive issue—genetically modified organisms, or GMOs—by discussing their opinions, conducting research on the topic with their peers, and, ultimately, taking part in a formal, courtroom-style debate. By conducting their own research and anticipating their... Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: June 10th, 2024
Genetics and Ethics
In this lesson, students will examine the three East Asian religions of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism using the traditional painting "The Vinegar Tasters" as a visual guide. Students will work in groups to read about these religions and teach the class what they learned. After completing a Venn... Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: July 15th, 2022
East Asian Religions
In this fourth lesson of the "What Is a Wave?" unit, students will learn how electromagnetic radiation is related to common items, understand how electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy, and create electromagnetic spectrum charts. Read more »
Created by: Laura Halstied
Date Updated: June 5th, 2023
Electric Avenue
In this lesson, students will analyze the impact of the Treaty of Versailles. Students will extend their learning by analyzing an article about German reparations. Student learning will be assessed by completing a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning response to a question about the treaty's impact on Germany. Read more »
Created by: Laura Halstied
Date Updated: June 22nd, 2023
Evaluating the Treaty of Versailles
In this lesson, students connect passive transport across a semi-permeable membrane to show how the antibiotic vancomycin works to kill MRSA. Students complete two simple osmosis and diffusion investigations, learn the details of passive transport, and apply their conceptual understanding to create... Read more »
Created by: Heather Shaffery
Date Updated: October 17th, 2022
Passive Transport, Homeostasis, and Antibiotics
Students investigate the particle properties of waves by discharging electroscopes and take notes using the Cornell Note System. The teacher performs a demonstration of discharging an electroscope with light. The students investigate the photoelectric effect using a simulation. Then using the Cornell... Read more »
Created by: Sherry Franklin
Date Updated: August 22nd, 2023
The Photoelectric Effect
In this lesson, students will learn how graphs are used to analyze cost of production in business. Students complete a card sort to engage with important terms and use the WIS-WIM strategy to analyze line graphs. Students then learn how double bar graphs are used to compare fixed and variable costs... Read more »
Created by: Louisa Onyekuru
Date Updated: December 19th, 2024
Business Management and Cost of Production