School librarians can improve their practice by expanding their interactions to peers …
School librarians can improve their practice by expanding their interactions to peers from different countries and cultures. This issue explores how school librarians can increase their global competence. Articles address cultural intelligence, international school library guidelines, school library research from around the world, and more.
Noted technology educator Kathy Schrock provides an alphabetical list of qualities to …
Noted technology educator Kathy Schrock provides an alphabetical list of qualities to evaluate in judging websites. She provides example websites to look at for each quality. In addition, she gives a list of websites to use when demonstrating critical website evaluation. This page also has links to other materials on evaluating sites on the Web, including one designed specifically for elementary students. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].
Students will gain an introduction of the course and the optional accompanying …
Students will gain an introduction of the course and the optional accompanying book, "Plastic, Ahoy!" by Patricia Newman. The book chronicles the research vessel, New Horizon, and its scientists and researchers on a journey to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Students will exercise critical thinking and creativity as they start to explore their own ideas about Robotics and how their ideas could be applied to scenarios on the New Horizon voyage or in their own life.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
This lesson focuses on an introduction and overview of the Verizon Innovative …
This lesson focuses on an introduction and overview of the Verizon Innovative Learning Artificial Intelligence + Robotics (AIR) Course, defining foundational vocabulary for AIR including algorithm, computer program and pseudocode. It will also provide a basic explanation of the vocabulary terms, how they relate to robotics and how students can apply these ideas themselves. Students will also see examples and practice how to write pseudocode.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
This lesson focuses on an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and an overview …
This lesson focuses on an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and an overview of how AI fits into the AIR Verizon Innovative Learning Course. Students will gain an overview of the Technology used in the AIR course, review the concepts of robotics, algorithms, and programming and how these concepts work with AI. Additionally, students will continue learning about the New Horizon Voyage from Plastic Ahoy! while asking critical thinking questions about how robotics and AI can help on the New Horizon and overall, in everyday life.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
In Lesson 4 students will continue learning about Artificial Intelligence and Robotics …
In Lesson 4 students will continue learning about Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and the preparation for the New Horizon Voyage. Students will review the idea of Entrepreneurship and how we can relate entrepreneurial ideas to the field of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics by looking at specific problems the New Horizon voyage might face as well as problems that might exist within their own lives or communities. AI and Robotics innovations face ethical issues such as AI bias and students will gain an introduction to this concept.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
Students will learn about Sustainability and its 3 pillars: Environmental Protection, Social …
Students will learn about Sustainability and its 3 pillars: Environmental Protection, Social Development and Economic Growth. "Plastic, Ahoy!" author Patricia Newman introduces herself and the book. If you have access to the "Plastic, Ahoy!" book, students should read Chapter 1 in this Lesson. Finally, students will complete a brainstorming/research and sketch of an Ocean Sustainability PSA which they will then transfer to Scratch programming in a guided Activity at the end of the Lesson.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
COMPASS uses collaborative game-based learning to teach youth research-backed strategies to manage …
COMPASS uses collaborative game-based learning to teach youth research-backed strategies to manage worries, solve problems, build relationships, and face stressful situations with confidence. This six-lesson plan has shown to improve emotion dysregulation, grades and test scores, social skills, confidence, and reduce out-of-classroom time (e.g., absences, nurse visits), instructional remediation, and in-class meltdowns.
Match It! Game Cards to print, cut out, and play at home. …
Match It! Game Cards to print, cut out, and play at home. Characters (top row) and Feeling Words (bottom row). This game reinforces what students have learned about the ways anxiety, worry, or fear show itself. It can be completed individually or as a group.
An important aspect of social skills training is assertiveness training. Assertiveness includes …
An important aspect of social skills training is assertiveness training. Assertiveness includes speaking up for yourself, for a peer, establishing eye contact, framing something in a non-confrontational way, in a safe and respectful manner. [1:34]
This game offers students Grades 3-5 a chance to read and discuss …
This game offers students Grades 3-5 a chance to read and discuss different situations and consider how they would handle each using the practice using S.A.F.E. to be assertive. Play online within PBS LearningMedia or select the download option to play without internet at your site.
Taking the SAT or ACT is a right of passage for high …
Taking the SAT or ACT is a right of passage for high school students applying to college. Millions of juniors and seniors take at least one of the tests every year, albeit reluctantly, and most colleges still require it to be considered for admission. But a growing number of colleges are putting much less emphasis on test scores. Many have made the test entirely optional. Should tests like the ACT or SAT still be used for college admissions? An activity to accompany the video is included. [5:36]
The demands of comprehending scientific text are discipline specific and are best …
The demands of comprehending scientific text are discipline specific and are best learned by supporting students in learning how to read a wide range of scientific genres. Besides text structures emphasizing cause and effect, sequencing and extended definitions, as well as the use of scientific registers, evaluating scientific arguments requires additional skill sets for readers.
The 9th grade year is critical to students' success in high school …
The 9th grade year is critical to students' success in high school - the influence of a broader number of peers (both positive and negative); the potential of developing bad habits such as skipping class; and entry into a larger, sometimes seemingly less caring, environment can all impact how students will react.
NOVA Addiction is a film that explores the impact of the opioid …
NOVA Addiction is a film that explores the impact of the opioid epidemic on individuals and society, examines the neurobiology of opioid addiction, and discusses current harm reduction approaches and treatments and how they might be improved. This screening guide provides an overview of the history of the opioid crisis, a background essay on the science of addiction, frequently asked questions about opioid addiction, and a comprehensive list of additional resources. This resource also provides a detailed guide for organizing a screening of the film in your community, including discussion questions about the science and stories explored in the film, answers to common questions about opioid use and its impact, and a glossary of important terms. Sensitive: This resource contains material that may be sensitive for some students. Teachers should exercise discretion in evaluating whether this resource is suitable for their class.
In this lesson, students learn how to use the Micro:bit expansion board …
In this lesson, students learn how to use the Micro:bit expansion board to wire and program smart circuits with wires, LED modules, and the expansion board. They will learn to use "digital write" and "pause" to program LEDs to turn on and off at certain times.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
In this lesson, students learn how to wire and program the button …
In this lesson, students learn how to wire and program the button modules for the Micro:bit expansion board in order to program a basketball possession arrow.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
In this lesson, students learn how to program a special motor called …
In this lesson, students learn how to program a special motor called a servo. They will use “If” statements and the light sensor to program a light-activated sunshade.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
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