Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
This lesson examines the phenomenon of coral bleaching as a context for learning about photosynthesis. Students investigate photosynthesis' inputs and outputs using an online simulation activity and connect these elements to the relationship between coral and their symbiotic algae. Student will also... Read more »
Created by: Heather Shaffery
Date Updated: June 26th, 2023
Photosynthesis and Coral Reef Health
In this visual arts lesson, students will design characters from shapes. After starting their designs, they will view videos from two professional artists on completing this exercise and iteration in character design. Once students have refined their characters, they will trade with other students who... Read more »
Created by: James Doyle
Date Updated: April 17th, 2023
Shapes in Character Design
This lesson is a basic introduction to setting up a chemical equation. This could be part of a unit for physical science and can be done as a refresher or opener in chemistry for chemical equations. Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 11th, 2022
Chemical Reactions
In this lesson, students will use legal, game, and content based methods to understand how to create proofs. Read more »
Created by: Lydia Baker
Date Updated: August 19th, 2024
Two-Column and Paragraph Proofs
Analyzing Imagery In Ray Bradbury's "There Will Come Soft Rains"
In this lesson, students discuss smart houses and the impact of smart technology in society in small-group and whole-class discussions. Students then read Ray Bradbury's "There Will Come Soft Rains" and analyze the imagery throughout before writing a brief literary analysis. Next, students watch an... Read more »
Created by: Lisa Loughlin
Date Updated: September 1st, 2023
Analyzing Imagery In Ray Bradbury's "There Will Come Soft Rains"
In this lesson, students will discover the attributes of three systems of government by discussing advantages and disadvantages of each type and then sorting characteristics of each type. Students will reflect on potential issues faced by citizens living under each type of system and will summarize... Read more »
Created by: Laura Halstied
Date Updated: June 6th, 2023
Unitary, Federal, and Confederal Systems of Government
In this lesson, students explore a variety of examples of how science is conducted in the world outside of the classroom. Examples come from a variety of Twitter trends where scientists share their mistakes, unexpected mishaps, and use of non-standard equipment in the course of their research. Additionally,... Read more »
Created by: Heather Shaffery
Date Updated: January 19th, 2024
The Nature of Science
Students learn about data encryption, why it is needed, and how it works by engaging in a range of group activities exploring cyber security. First, they attempt to pass along an unsecured message and learn how difficult it is to do so without some sort of plan. Then, they participate in a Jigsaw activity... Read more »
Created by: Teresa Lansford
Date Updated: February 8th, 2024
Encryption and Keys
This introductory philosophy lesson begins by introducing students to existentialism through artwork. Once they have a basic understanding of philosophical inquiry, which explores the issue of human existence, students will delve further into the key themes: Philosophy as a Way of Life, Anxiety and... Read more »
Created by: Margaret Salesky
Date Updated: May 6th, 2024
Existentialism
In this eighth science ACT prep activity, students review independent and dependent variables and analyze how they are addressed in the Science ACT as constants and variables. First, students explore how ACT super scores work by leaving some sub-scores constant while varying other scores in the ACT... Read more »
Created by: Teresa Lansford
Date Updated: February 29th, 2024
In this session, participants explore the Authenticity Framework and foundations for how people learn. The Authenticity Framework is a conceptual framework that promotes a meaningful, student-centered learning environment and encourages higher-order thinking. Participants will also explore excerpts... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 2nd, 2024
In this session, participants will explore inquiry-based learning, one of the components of authenticity. Participants will identify barriers to productive student discussion and explore solutions to overcome these barriers. Participants will read a research brief on inquiry-based learning and apply... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 4th, 2024