Certainly, children don't have to like everyone. No one does. But with the help of loving grownups in their lives, they can learn to be "neighborly" -- respectful, courteous, and kind. In this set of resources, we will use a video from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood to focus on how you can help children value and appreciate ways in which we are alike and ways in which we are different.

Just like Daniel Tiger and Miss Elaina, the children in your classroom are still learning how to be a friend, how to compromise, and how to work together to solve a problem. By seeing how Daniel Tiger and Miss Elaina work out their conflict, children are learning strategies that they can apply to their own friendships. And just as Fred Rogers shared with previous generations, Daniel Tiger shares the message that one of life's greatest joys is the comfortable give-and-take of a good friendship. It's a wonderful feeling not only to have a friend, but to know how to be a friend yourself. In this set of resources, we will focus on how you can help children work on expressing their feelings and ideas, listen to each other and work together to solve a problem or conflict. Watch the videos about Friendship and think about how you could use them as part of the classroom activity or throughout the year as children work on friendship skills.

There will be times in life when everyone needs to share. By having caring adults around who can help young children learn that sharing is one way to build friendships, children can learn that sharing with friends (who have become important to them) is more fun than keeping things just for themselves. In this set of resources, we will focus on how you can help children work on developing the social skill of sharing.

When O learns that his friends like him just the way he is, it inspires a special trick. Teach kids that they should support each other, especially when they have different interests or talents. There are many ways to be unique and special. Included are links to supplemental activities. [1:22]

There are many ways to help make things right again, and saying "I'm Sorry" can be the first step. Teach kids that if they make a mistake it is important to say sorry and help make the situation better. [1:16]

Miss Elaina, Daniel Tiger, and O the Owl put on a little show for Miss Elaina's parents, in which some of them dance backward while O plays the drums. This fun performance has everyone working together in his or her own way. Included is a link to a supplemental activity. [1:02]

Help kids learn that their parents will always have time for them, even when they have baby siblings, with Daniel Tiger. Daniel is learning that his mom and dad have time for him and his baby sister, too. [1:02]

A song that celebrates the fact that there is nobody quite like you! Teach and remind kids that they are unique individuals. Includes links to a related article and activity. [0:59]

Polynomial identities can be used to explain or describe various things in math. For example, we can use identities to prove that the differences between consecutive square numbers (1,4,9) are consecutive odd numbers (1,3,5). [4:33]

Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.

Slideshow that looks at energy flow in an ecosystem. Explains what an ecosystem is, how energy flows through it, the producers and consumers of energy, and food chains. Links to a video about plastic debris in the ocean.

The 11th grade learning experience consists of 7 mostly month-long units aligned to the Common Core State Standards, with available course material for teachers and students easily accessible online. Over the course of the year there is a steady progression in text complexity levels, sophistication of writing tasks, speaking and listening activities, and increased opportunities for independent and collaborative work. Rubrics and student models accompany many writing assignments.Throughout the 11th grade year, in addition to the Common Read texts that the whole class reads together, students each select an Independent Reading book and engage with peers in group Book Talks. Students move from learning the class rituals and routines and genre features of argument writing in Unit 11.1 to learning about narrative and informational genres in Unit 11.2: The American Short Story. Teacher resources provide additional materials to support each unit.

People often say that mankind should learn from history. Charles Dickens, whose books are considered classics, set his novel A Tale of Two Cities in the past. He wanted his readers to learn from the bloody French Revolution and from the widespread brutality in London. Both cities (Paris and London) offer the reader a glimpse into dark and dangerous times. As students read about Dickens's Victorian setting and learn his view of the French Revolution, they will think about what makes a just world. Students will have a chance to think about their own experiences, and, using techniques they have learned from Charles Dickens, they will do some writing that sends a message about your own world.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

To complete the unit accomplishments, students will:

Read the Charles Dickens novel A Tale of Two Cities.
Read several short pieces, including a biography of Dickens and excerpts from other literature, to help them understand Dickens’s world and the world of the novel.
Explore new vocabulary to build their ability to write and speak using academic language.
Practice close reading and participate in several role plays and dramatic readings to help them experience the dramatic writing style of Charles Dickens.
Write a vignette and a short narrative piece, and practice using descriptive detail and precise language.
Write a reflection about the meaning of Dickens’s novel.

GUIDING QUESTIONS

These questions are a guide to stimulate thinking, discussion, and writing on the themes and ideas in the unit. For complete and thoughtful answers and for meaningful discussions, students must use evidence based on careful reading of the texts.

How does good storytelling affect the reader, and how can a good story promote change in the world?
What was the Victorian view of gender roles?
How can power be abused?
What is loyalty ? What are the limits of loyalty?

In this lesson, students will consider their final impressions of Charles Darnay and Madame DeFarge, deciding just how good he is, and just how bad she is.

Families come in different shapes and sizes. This video explores different types of families and how no matter what your family looks like it's special. Included are links to background information, additional resources, and an activity. [0:48]

In this animation, a boy describes his evening routine, which includes helping his parents with chores. The video reinforces concepts related to the role of children in families. Included are links to extra resources and background information. [1:24]

Mr. Steve from PBS Kids and his special puppet friend, Silly Vanilly, visit the KET studio to sing the song "With a Friend." As the song says, it's fun to do things alone sometimes, but it's always more fun with a friend. Young students will enjoy learning about the benefits of friendship while singing along with Mr. Steve and Silly Vanilly. Includes links to background information and an activity. [3:12]

Make predictions then explore the patterns found in everyday objects like stairs. This interactive exercise focuses on developing an equation to represent a mathematical rule and working with virtual manipulatives to visualize a concept, taking math out of the classroom and into the real world.

In Grades 6 and 7, students worked with data involving a single variable.  Module 6 introduces students to bivariate data.  Students are introduced to a function as a rule that assigns exactly one value to each input.  In this module, students use their understanding of functions to model the possible relationships of bivariate data.  This module is important in setting a foundation for students’ work in algebra in Grade 9.

In this episode of Happy Healthy Kids, Miss Kelsey helps kids reflect on how our differences make us extra special. Comparing our likes and dislikes leads us to identify connections with each other and recognize how beautiful and awesome we are! [0:45]