Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
Through their own research and discussion, students see how career choice, postsecondary education, and salary are all interrelated. Students identify three careers that they might be interested in, identify the postsecondary requirements to attain these careers, and learn what the beginning is for... Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: May 31st, 2023
Standard 1: Earning an Income
Students will be able to identify geographical features and the political, economic, and cultural functions of a favorite city or town through research. Students will acquire information from their peers about similar features and functions of cities and towns through student presentations. Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: April 17th, 2023
Characteristics of Location
This lesson breaks down the components of a function through the metaphor of a function "machine." Students will design their own function vending machines, identify the products they will sell and the prices of those products, and evaluate each others' machines to build a function from the information... Read more »
Created by: Brittany VanCleave
Date Updated: March 15th, 2023
Functions (Domain and Range)
This lesson focuses on teaching students how to solve algebraic equations using student-friendly language. Students will try to solve viral math posts in groups. Then, they learn the Do/Undo method, practice with sample problems, and evaluate how viral math posts can be written and solved. Students... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: March 13th, 2023
Solving Equations
Students will identify what is selective attention through an auditory simulation and a video simulation. Students will brainstorm the positive and negative consequences of selective attention. Students will investigate the negative effects of selective attention such as texting and driving. Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: April 12th, 2023
Selective Attention
This lesson focuses on applying Newton's third law of motion, and on finding solutions to problems associated with collision. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to examine and explain evidence to support Newton's third law of motion, identify a real-world problem involving a transfer of... Read more »
Created by: Alonna Smith
Date Updated: February 1st, 2023
Forces and Motion
This health and media literacy lesson is intended to raise awareness of predatory advertising practices in the tobacco industry. Read more »
Created by: Adam Yeargin
Date Updated: February 1st, 2023
Health and Media Literacy: Advertising Practices in the Tobacco Industry
In this lesson, students play the role of a nosy detective, digging through a mysterious neighbor's garbage to make observations and inferences in order to solve a case. Using images and "artifacts," students create a character profile to show how their observations and inferences help them come to... Read more »
Created by: Jane Baber
Date Updated: April 18th, 2023
Observations and Inferences
This lesson asks students to analyze the motivations of Montresor in Edgar Allen Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado" and engages students by placing them in the role of a forensic psychologist. In this role, having students will answer questions in a clinical evaluation. Students will analyze... Read more »
Created by: Brandy Hackett
Date Updated: May 18th, 2023
Irony and Characterization in "The Cask of Amontillado"
In this lesson, students will analyze primary source documents to understand the motives of those who supported, opposed, or chose to remain neutral prior to the American Revolution. Students will apply their knowledge of colonists' motivations to open-ended scenarios and then write from the perspective... Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: April 17th, 2023
American Revolution
This lesson is part of the "Woman Crush Wednesday" series that looks at the ways female scientists have shaped our views of science. In this biology lesson, students will explore the many contributions of Jane Cooke Wright, with special attention on her study of the impact of uncontrolled cell division... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: April 18th, 2023
Understanding Mitosis
What does it mean to have a plan for a postsecondary college or career? This lesson encourages students to explore their career choices and develop a plan to achieve their career goals. Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: May 10th, 2023
College and Career Readiness
Understanding the contributions of sociological theorists can provide insight into the field of sociology. This lesson explores the contributions of eight key figures and enables students to dive deep into research to learn more. This lesson should be taught after students have a working knowledge of... Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: March 5th, 2023
The Foundations of Sociology
Through their own research and discussion, students will see how career choice, postsecondary education, and salary are all interrelated. Students will identify three careers that they might be interested in, identify the postsecondary requirements to attain these careers, and learn what the beginning... Read more »
Standard 1: Earning an Income
Through their own research and discussion, students will see how career choice, postsecondary education, and salary are all interrelated. Students will identify three careers that they might be interested in, identify the postsecondary requirements to attain these careers, and learn what the beginning... Read more »
Standard 1: Earning an Income
Though the traditional five-paragraph essay is a great foundational tool, writing beyond the traditional high school environment can take many forms. One form is known as an infographic, combining visuals with researched information. In this club activity, students gain an introduction to the infographic... Read more »
Created by: James Morris
Date Updated: December 1st, 2022