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During the lesson, students will learn the basics of electricity and circuits and build their first circuit using Snap Circuits. If students do not have access to Snap Circuits, this lesson can be completed using anything that provides students the ability to connect the following components: Power source ( 9V battery); Conductive material (wires, aluminum foil, paper clips, etc.); An “output” device for the electricity (flashlight lightbulb or holiday light); A switch (two metal thumbtacks and a paper clip, aluminum foil and a paper clip, etc.).
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
During the lesson, students will learn about series and parallel circuits and how they are used for different purposes. If students do not have access to Snap Circuits, this lesson can be completed using safe household materials that provide students the ability to connect the following components: Power source ( 9V battery); Conductive material (wires, aluminum foil, paper clips, etc.); An “output” device for the electricity (flashlight lightbulb or holiday light); A switch (two metal thumbtacks and a paper clip, aluminum foil and a paper clip, etc.).
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
During the lesson, students will learn about slightly more advanced circuitry concepts such resistance, motors, and LED’s. They will conclude the lesson by creating the wiring for a helicopter. Note: See Additional Resources in this lesson's Facilitator Guide for ideas to complete this lesson with common household items. While the circuits may not be identical, students will still be able to understand the basic concepts of a circuit.
Estimated time required: 2-3 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
During the lesson, students will learn about speakers and integrated circuits. Note: See Additional Resources in this lesson's Facilitator Guide for ideas to complete this lesson with common household items.
Estimated time required: 2-3 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
It's never too soon to begin teaching basic financial concepts, such as human capital, decision-making, saving, and using credit, to young students. Ella's Adventures allow your students to follow young Ella as she learns important life lessons.
In this free tutorial, learn how to use common email features and practice proper etiquette.
Lessons include: (1) Introduction to Email. Get an introduction to how email works. (2) Common Email Features. Learn common email features and functions. (3) Contacts and Calendars. Learn how to add email contacts and add dates to an email calendar. (4) Email Etiquette and Safety. Understand email etiquette and safety so your emails are as protected and professional as possible.
Students will use critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills to create an emoji. The Vectr graphics software used in this activity helps students develop a STEM mindset. It is important to allow students to work through the process as independently as possible with the facilitator acting only as a guide.
Estimated time required: 1 class period.
Technology required for this lesson: Design Software, Laptop/Desktop.
This is a space-themed lesson on entrepreneurship! In this section, students will explore how entrepreneurship affects markets around the universe.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
In this lesson, students will learn how to be a skillful entrepreneur that transforms ideas into businesses. They will define profit, cost, and revenue. In addition, they will understand the important of the 4Ps of marketing: product, price, place, and promote. Then, they will create their own business card to sell Robot Salad at VilBot’s Family Reunion.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
A 190-page reader of selected writings from the most-influential thinkers of the Western tradition on the wide-ranging subject of ethics. Essential background information for any serious student of the principles of law, good government, society, politics, religion, and ethical reasoning. Includes excerpts from Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, the bible, Aquinas, Locke, Jefferson, Bentham, and Marx, among others.
Determine if a source is credible using a table of key questions in a document. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
This classroom poster displays 5 Factors for evaluating credibility of news and other information, drawn from RumorGuard. It also includes “Knows” and “Dos” for evaluating credibility.
This is a career activity book for elementary students. It provides 22 activities on career exploration, seven activities on student development, two activities on critical thinking/logic, and one activity on financial literacy.
Help students understand the work ethic, and character trait of trustworthiness. Includes material for young students, lesson ideas for teachers of young children complete with hands-on exercises.
The resources, tips, and professional development opportunities shared throughout this digital notebook are rooted in skills supporting critical media literacy. Media literacy education emphasizes skills of inquiry and expression and empowers students to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage as active citizens. We hope these media-rich resources, lesson plans, worksheets, and question stem cards inspire you to engage your students with media analysis and media making in new ways. A full printable PDF of the digital notebook is available under support materials.
“How Daniel Got What He Wanted” is the fifth video in the Explore Economics animated series. It will help students understand that people have to save to get the things they want. Daniel wants a new bike helmet and must earn income and save to reach his goal.
This video from the Explore Economics series helps kids understand what productivity is and how we can increase productivity. Kids learn that productivity is a measure of output per worker per unit of time. They learn that we can increase productivity through division of labor, investment in human capital, and using new capital resources.