What makes a strong online community? Belonging to various communities is important …
What makes a strong online community? Belonging to various communities is important for kids' development. But some online communities can be healthier than others. Show your students how they can strengthen both online and in-person communities by creating norms that everyone pledges to uphold. Approximately 45 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Define what a community is, both in person and online. Explain how having norms helps people in a community achieve their goals. Create and pledge to adhere to shared norms for being in an online community.
How does our online activity affect the digital footprints of ourselves and …
How does our online activity affect the digital footprints of ourselves and others? Your digital footprint can affect your online reputation for a long time. But kids don't always realize that digital footprints aren't just a personal matter. Show your students how they can contribute to a positive digital reputation, both for themselves and for others. Approximately 45 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Define the term "digital footprint" and identify the online activities that contribute to it. Identify ways they are -- and are not -- in control of their digital footprint. Understand what responsibilities they have for the digital footprints of themselves and others.
In this earth science-focused activity, students will investigate habitability factors on Earth …
In this earth science-focused activity, students will investigate habitability factors on Earth and Mars. They will begin by analyzing the factors that make Earth habitable and enjoyable, and they will create an advertisement that promotes its livability to extraterrestrials. They will then apply the results of their analysis as they develop a plan for optimizing the Martian colony while minimizing environmental impact. Finally, they will create a second advertisement that reflects this plan and encourages human travel to Mars.
Estimated time required: 2-3 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Smartphone, Tablet.
Ideas for creating memorable family albums using the talents of all family …
Ideas for creating memorable family albums using the talents of all family members. Downloadable scrapbook basics as well as twenty different album templates to help you get started.
At this interactive site from PBS, viewers enter the lives of fictional …
At this interactive site from PBS, viewers enter the lives of fictional characters who are forced to make critical decisions about their roles in a fatal car crash. A variety of media--video, polling, and audio interviews with an expert panel of ethicists--lets you explore your own ethical reasoning as well as that of the characters in this compelling drama about the tensions between knowing and doing what is right.
Advice for parents and caregivers about the importance of fostering positive self-esteem, …
Advice for parents and caregivers about the importance of fostering positive self-esteem, with suggestions for helping children discover their self-worth. Link to a video that demonstrates different activities used with young children to boost confidence and feelings of accomplishment.
There's something you can try when you're sad - ask questions about …
There's something you can try when you're sad - ask questions about what happened, it might help. It helps to talk about our feelings and ask questions about
A lesson to help students understand the basic legal and ethical responsibilities …
A lesson to help students understand the basic legal and ethical responsibilities involved in making reality videos. Requires access to an episode from "American High," the documentary aired on PBS about high school students from Chicago.
Students will learn the basic concepts necessary to produce beautiful, professional looking …
Students will learn the basic concepts necessary to produce beautiful, professional looking visual compositions (which can then be used in professional television productions). 2nd of 3 lessons.
At this site, families can work together to create a unique family …
At this site, families can work together to create a unique family tree. Its special design allows you not only to record names of your family members but also to describe their likes and dislikes, how they used their leisure time, where they spent their youth, and other important aspects of their personal stories. You'll need to register with PBS to be able to set up and save your tree, but it takes only a few seconds. A wonderful way to collaborate with persons in your family, whether close by or far flung, and produce a lasting record of your family's history.
A wonderful spotlight on scientific explanations behind learning differences and strategies to …
A wonderful spotlight on scientific explanations behind learning differences and strategies to aid success in school. Includes profiles of the students in the documentary as well as interactive activities designed to give site visitors a sense of what it may be like for a student struggling with a basic skill.
PBS presents this comprehensive site outlining common causes of reading difficulties. Strategies …
PBS presents this comprehensive site outlining common causes of reading difficulties. Strategies and suggestions for solving these issues are discussed here.
Lesson 11 is focused on Chapter 7 of Octavia Butler's The Parable …
Lesson 11 is focused on Chapter 7 of Octavia Butler's The Parable of Sower. The first part of the lesson, Engage, involves listening to Chapter 7 and taking visual notes using a graphic organizer. The second part, Explore, involves answering guiding questions related to the chapter, such as how the main character, Lauren Olamina, illustrates the resilience and agency of Black women, what the chapter suggests about the role of community and interdependence in times of crisis, and how Lauren's understanding of Earthseed relates to the theme of Afrofuturism. In the Wrap-Up, students are introduced to Design Challenge 7, which is to storyboard Chapter 7. The lesson allows for at least 20 minutes of work time for students to complete the challenge. Completed works can be submitted for publishing on social media platforms or to Kinfolk's archive.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Laptop/Desktop, Smartphone, Tablet, Tablet or Smartphone.
In this lesson students will use the Revolve Tool in OnShape to …
In this lesson students will use the Revolve Tool in OnShape to design complex circular parts, and they will create their own Custom Rims for an electric car.
Estimated time required: 2-3 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: 3D Modeling Software, Digital Fabrication Tools, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
In the year 2050, robots are everywhere—they clean our houses, build our …
In the year 2050, robots are everywhere—they clean our houses, build our products, and even wash the dishes. Since a robot is made up of multiple moving parts, in this lesson, students will learn how to create multiple parts in OnShape, then put them together in an assembly.
Estimated time required: 2-3 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: 3D Modeling Software, Digital Fabrication Tools, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.
The lesson will begin with a 2-minute engagement activity where students will …
The lesson will begin with a 2-minute engagement activity where students will watch clips of P-Funk's music videos and share which songs are popular in their families. Students then examine photos of P-Funk's costumes and discuss the differences between Funkadelic and Parliament's sounds. They examine a photo of Sian Proctor and observe what she wore during her space mission. Finally, students imagine the future of fashion and footwear by designing their own "fits of the future". This lesson combines music, Afrofuturism, and fashion, and highlights the impact of influential figures like Sian Proctor and P-Funk.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Laptop/Desktop, Smartphone, Tablet, Tablet or Smartphone.
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