This article explores the alignment of the sixth essential principle of the …
This article explores the alignment of the sixth essential principle of the climate sciences to national science education standards and its connections to the K-5 curriculum. The article also identifies some common misconceptions young students have about weather and climate. The free online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle focuses on the topics that are appropriate for young learners and introduce them to climate literacy concepts.
This article identifies age-appropriate national science education content standards and curriculum connections …
This article identifies age-appropriate national science education content standards and curriculum connections for introducing complex concepts contained in Principle 7 of the Essential Principles of Climate Sciences. The principle describes consequences of climate changes on Earth systems and human lives. The content standards will help teachers determine appropriate topics for their students. A number of resources from the online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle are highlighted for their connection to the science curriculum in the early grades. In addition, the article identifies common misconceptions about weather and the water cycle often held by students.
The first step in implementing GenYES in your school is to create …
The first step in implementing GenYES in your school is to create a customized list of goals and measurable objectives. The goals of a GenYES student technology leadership program will be different at every school, as every school has different technology integration needs. This document provides a list of some potential goals. Principals and their team of stakeholders (including STLs) should choose which of these goals (and suggested objectives) are pertinent, edit them if necessary, and add additional goals.
Evaluating has been called one of the six most important reading comprehension …
Evaluating has been called one of the six most important reading comprehension strategies. In this article, it is also considered as a strategy for analyzing and interpreting data. This professional development article appears in the free, online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle, which integrates science education and literacy instruction for K-grade 5 teachers. Each issue examines one of the recognized essential principles of climate literacy and the climate sciences and one or more reading strategies for elementary teachers and their students.
Explore powerful tools for creating online classroom spaces and meaningful blended and …
Explore powerful tools for creating online classroom spaces and meaningful blended and remote learning experiences. Explore powerful tools for creating online classroom spaces and meaningful blended and remote learning experiences.
Approximate time to complete this course is 3 hours. A micro-credential is available from Digital Promise upon completion.
Despite different implementation models, there are certain activities that every GenYES Facilitator …
Despite different implementation models, there are certain activities that every GenYES Facilitator will be responsible for. These activities are listed below.
This comprehensive lesson plan focuses on misinformation and fact-checking. Intended for grades …
This comprehensive lesson plan focuses on misinformation and fact-checking. Intended for grades 3 and up, it includes essential questions, electronic materials, vocabulary, procedural directions, ideas for differentiation, checks for understanding, examples, an evaluation rubric, and ideas for an extension opportunity. Depending on the classroom, it could take between 30-60 minutes, or be broken up over a few class periods.
This toolkit focuses on the role of family engagement in school improvement …
This toolkit focuses on the role of family engagement in school improvement and student success. In particular, the toolkit focuses on increasing the engagement of underrepresented families and helping teachers and administrators become more skilled and comfortable working with families.
What do the first five minutes of class look like for you? …
What do the first five minutes of class look like for you? How do you maximize student learning while you take care of attendance and other administrative chores? We'll share our favorite five bellringers that utilize technology and provide meaningful experiences for students.
This Features Overview provides more information about classroom management tools, Instructional Tools, …
This Features Overview provides more information about classroom management tools, Instructional Tools, and Administrative Tools and Classroom Metrics.
The coach reexamines their methods of communication for those they coach and …
The coach reexamines their methods of communication for those they coach and hones their abilities to give feedback. As a coach, you have to be aware of your own communication style while supporting educators with different communication styles. Our communication styles determine how we offer support to our educators and how educators receive support
Approximate time to complete this course is 3 hours. A micro-credential is available from Digital Promise upon completion.
A collection of curated resources for middle school financial literacy, including lesson …
A collection of curated resources for middle school financial literacy, including lesson plans, ebooks, activities and interactives, and video. Each item includes a description and link to the resource.
This financial literacy content package is a collection of educator-curated instructional materials …
This financial literacy content package is a collection of educator-curated instructional materials to support the planning and money management strand of the Ohio Financial Literacy Learning Standards for the middle grades 7-8. Click View Resource to explore the package or Remix to make a copy for your own use.
According to Ohio's Learning Standards for Financial Literacy, "Financial Literacy is defined …
According to Ohio's Learning Standards for Financial Literacy, "Financial Literacy is defined as the ability to read, analyze, manage and communicate about personal financial conditions that affect one's material well-being. It includes the ability to discern financial choices, discuss money and financial issues without (or despite) discomfort, plan for the future and respond completely to life events that affect every day financial decisions, including events in the general economy."This content pack is intended to be a way to discover new resources and lessons for financial literacy that can be used in grades 9-12. The standards being referenced are ODEW Site: Ohio's Financial Literacy Standards for Financial Literacy, page 9 (high school). Though it is not mentioned here, it may hit additional standards within Social Studies, Mathematics, or other topics within Financial Literacy. Specific content standards that were used to find relevant resources are:
This content package offers resources for grades K-6 in Financial Literacy and …
This content package offers resources for grades K-6 in Financial Literacy and related math skills. There are a variety of resource types in the package: individual lesson plans, mini-units, lesson collections, videos, interactive resources, and eReading materials.
In this activity students will learn the basic concept of Global Positioning …
In this activity students will learn the basic concept of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) using triangulation and measurement on a small scale in the classroom. Students discover how GPS and navigation integrate mathematic and scientific concepts to create a standard for locating people and objects. This activity helps students understand both the need for and methods of navigation.
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