Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
In this lesson, students will be asked to determine what a siren is. Students will read an excerpt from "The Odyssey" and other texts and watch selected videos. They will examine the various texts and videos from different perspectives to draw conclusions about the mythical siren. Read more »
Created by: Margaret Salesky
Date Updated: August 10th, 2023
Is It a Bird or Is It a Fish?
This lesson is intended to support life science standards found in biology. The lesson is not intended to cover the standards completely, but rather to supplement them and raise awareness of ethical issues and racism in science and medicine. Read more »
Created by: Alonna Smith
Date Updated: March 11th, 2024
Ethics in Scientific Research
In this seventh lesson of the "Lord of the Flies" unit, students examine the idea of evil and whether or not individuals can overcome the worst thing they have ever done. Read more »
Created by: Margaret Salesky
Date Updated: September 13th, 2024
Good to Be Bad
Participating in difficult conversations in a classroom setting gives students a chance to learn how to express ideas and opinions safely. In this lesson, students build trust and respect for each other, building their confidence to speak on difficult topics without fear. Students will engage with complex... Read more »
Created by: Polly Base
Date Updated: July 17th, 2023
Speaking and Listening
In this lesson, students are introduced to the concept of federalism. Students will begin by analyzing statements about governmental power, then reading a short narrative to locate references to the government's role in our daily lives. Students will then watch a video about federalism, complete a graphic... Read more »
Created by: Laura Halstied
Date Updated: May 26th, 2023
An Introduction to Federalism