This site explores: "An Attitude/Preparing a Frame of Mind," "Thinking Visually: Being First, Doing Second," and "Evaluating Visuals." Click on each to get detailed information. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.7
How can we be good digital citizens? Students explore the amazing possibilities that come with using technology. They'll also learn from the Digital Citizens, who take a pledge to be safe, responsible, and respectful when traveling through the online world. Approximately 20 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Understand that being a good digital citizen means being safe and responsible online. Take a pledge to be a good digital citizen.
This Learning Lab explores the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum's design thinking process. Design Thinking is a methodology used to solve complex problems and fosters creative confidence. It allows the problem-solver to pursue multiple ideas, research solutions, make connections, empathize with the end-user, test ideas and improve concepts.
How can we act with empathy and positivity when we're online? We've all faced thorny situations where what we say or do could potentially harm or hurt someone. Being honest is important, but is there such a thing as being too honest? Sometimes, innocent -- but insensitive -- comments or actions can easily escalate to digital drama or even cyberbullying. Help students recognize and navigate these types of situations that happen online. Approximately 45 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Identify examples of online behaviors that may hurt, embarrass, or offend others. Use the Feelings & Options thinking routine to analyze and respond to a digital dilemma.
Exploring our world is fun! Abby Brown, KIDS Clubhouse Adventures co-host, loves to help kids have fun while learning! In this segment, kids learn about a variety of verbal and nonverbal ways to send and receive messages, including American Sign Language, Braille, and many more. [2:30]
What are the benefits and drawbacks of presenting yourself in different ways online? What does it actually mean to "be yourself" or to "be "real"? Those are deep thoughts for any middle schooler. For kids today, these questions matter online, too. Help your students explore why some people create different or alternate personas for themselves online and on social media. Approximately 45 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Reflect on reasons why people might create fake social media accounts. Identify the possible results of posting from a fake social media account. Debate the benefits and drawbacks of posting from multiple accounts.
How are we all part of an online community? We are all connected on the internet! By learning the Rings of Responsibility, students explore how the internet connects us to people in our community and throughout the world. Help your students think critically about the different ways they connect with others, both in person and online. Approximately 30 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Compare and contrast how they are connected to different people and places, in person and on the internet Demonstrate an understanding of how people can connect on the internet
How can information you post online affect your future opportunities? Our digital footprints can have a powerful impact on our future. This can be a scary thought, given that what's in our digital footprint isn't always in our control. Teach students that digital footprints are an opportunity to showcase their best selves and craft a footprint that leads to future success. Approximately 50 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Learn that they have a public presence online called a digital footprint. Recognize that any information they post online can help or hurt their future opportunities (college admission, employment, etc.). Create a vignette that shows how a positive digital footprint can help someone take advantage of an opportunity.
A video tutorial on creating book trailers, which provides an overview of the book trailer creation process and offers tips for selecting scenes and creating a compelling narrative.
This free encyclopedia site from Wikipedia gives a definition and examples of deductive reasoning. It also has links to related terms and topics.
Check out these eBooks for fun inside or outside activities all winter long!
The GCFLearnFree.org staff tackles work, money, and other career-related topics in this podcast series.
Lessons include: (1) Turning the Blind Corner (Podcast). Learn how GCFLearnFree.org staff members each found the courage to make a career change. (2) Professional Rejection (Podcast). Learn from GCFLearnFree.org staff members as they discuss the challenges of professional rejection. (3) Happiness in the Workplace (Podcast). Learn from GCFLearnFree.org staff members as they discuss the neverending pursuit of happiness in the workplace.
In this free tutorial, learn how to complete work-related forms, stay safe at work, and more.
Lessons include: (1) Completing I-9 and W-4 Forms. Learn how to complete your I-9 forms and W-4 forms for new employment. (2) Workplace Safety. Use these tips to improve safety in the workplace. (3) Getting Acquainted with the Computer Workstation. Get to know your computer workstation and organize it for maximum productivity. (4) Organizing Your Desk. Use these desk organization tips to keep productivity up and workflow smooth. (5) Understanding Your Pay, Benefits, and Paycheck. Learn how to read your paycheck and understand your work benefits. (6) Taking Leave. Learn all about researching your employer's policies on taking time away from work.
What is clickbait and how can you avoid it? The internet is full of catchy headlines and outrageous images, all to make us curious and get our attention. But kids don't usually realize: What you click on isn't always what you get. Show your students the best ways to avoid clickbait online. Approximately 45 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Define "the curiosity gap." Explain how clickbait uses the curiosity gap to get your attention. Use strategies for avoiding clickbait.
Distance learning environmental education from a community non-profit, based on local, southeast Ohio ecosystems. Blog posts feature hands-on nature activities that can be done in any green space of any size. These STEM activities focus on observation skills, inquiry and exploration, and human's relationship with plants and animals. Topics include plants/wildlife, habitats, watersheds, survival skills, nature journaling and more.
Rural Action's naturalists are also available for video calls and correspondence with kids around science, inquiry, and nature.
Created in response to COVID-19 school closures.
How do digital citizens take responsibility for themselves, their communities, and their world? Teaching digital citizenship is all about helping kids think beyond themselves and recognize the ripple effects of their actions. Personal responsibility is important, but understanding their responsibilities to others can help kids unlock new ways to learn and connect with their communities -- and even change those communities for the better. Approximately 45 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Examine both in-person and online responsibilities. Describe the Rings of Responsibility as a way to think about how our behavior affects ourselves and others. Identify examples of online responsibilities to others.
Explanation of several types of questions, and suggestions for helping students use good questioning techniques in inquiry-based learning. SL.9-10.1c Active Partic
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Website that provides information on designing instructional content. Site includes factors to consider that will help content be more effective for students.
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