This three-week unit plan for grades 3–6, produced by the News Literacy Project and TIME for Kids, builds foundational news literacy skills. It includes core lessons, rich discussion prompts, collaborative group activities and challenging independent work.

In this section, you'll discover information on everything from drones and smart cars to Wikileaks, fake news, crowdfunding, and facial recognition technology.

Lessons include: (1) Understanding Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. Learn the difference between virtual and augmented reality. (2) What is a Drone?. Learn how drones work and what they're used for. (3) What are Self-Driving Cars?. Learn more about the roles self-driving cars play in today's society and in the future. (4) What is 3D Printing?. Learn more about how 3D printers work and what they're used for. (5) What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?. Learn more about genetically modified organisms, or GMOS, as well as the controversy surrounding them. (6) What is Machine Learning?. Discover how machine learning works. (7) Understanding Facial Recognition. Learn more about facial recognition technology and how it's used in everyday life. (8) How Will Automation Impact Our Lives?. Learn more about the role automation plays in our daily lives. (9) What is Lab-Grown Meat?. Learn more about the invention, rise, and potential risks of lab-grown meat. (10) Could Science Really Extend The Human Lifespan?. Learn about the research and realities of life extension. (11) How CRISPR Could Change The World. Learn about the world-changing potential of the gene editing tool CRISPR in this free lesson.

Discover a medical career that takes care of people like a doctor with less hands-on practice than a nurse. 
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In this free tutorial, you will learn how to use Office for Macs.

Lessons include: (1) Microsoft 365 for Mac: What's Different?. In this lesson, learn how Microsoft 365 is different on a Mac.

This choice board, created from Google Slides, includes 25 eBooks and videos on different Olympic sports and athletes. From weightlifting to basketball to surfing, learn more about a summer Olympic sport that interests you.

Use this free tutorial to better understand these two popular Microsoft programs.

Lessons include: (1) All About OneDrive and Office Online. Learn all about OneDrive and Office Online. (2) Getting Started with OneDrive. Here's how to get started with OneDrive. (3) Create and Share Office Documents. Learn how to create and share files. (4) Upload, Sync, and Manage Files. Learn how to upload, sync, and manage files. (5) Working with Office Online. Learn all about working with Office Online.

In this free tutorial, learn some of the advantages and disadvantages of an online education as an affordable alternative to college.

Lessons include: (1) What are Diploma Mills?. Learn more about diploma mills, as well as how to avoid them.

Get an overview of scams and how to deal with them to help you be safer online. This Intermediate lesson is approximately 11 mins.

The Internet is a common place to look for health information. This course will help you understand how to access reliable sources for health information, and how to avoid potentially harmful information. This Intermediate lesson is approximately 16 mins.

In this class, get an overview of looking for a job online. We cover online classified sites, job search sites, company sites, and staying safe from scams. This Beginner lesson is approximately 22 mins.

In this free tutorial, learn how to use tools like online banking and PayPal and get useful tips for saving money online.

Lessons include: (1) Online Banking 101. Get an introduction to online banking. (2) How to Pay Your Taxes Online. Learn how to pay your taxes online. (3) How to Avoid Tax Scams. Use these handy tips to avoid online tax scams. (4) How to Get a Free Credit Report. Learn the steps to take to get a free credit report. (5) What is PayPal?. Learn more about PayPal and how it works. (6) What is Venmo?. Learn how Venmo works as an online money service. (7) What are Contactless Payments?. Learn more about how contactless payments work. (8) Save Money with Free Budgeting Apps. Get tips for saving money using these free budgeting apps.

See a career that uses the latest tools and technology to diagnose vision issues and help people to see better.
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This choice board, created from Google Slides, includes 25 origami eBooks. Use paper and cardboard to create so many amazing things, from airplanes to zoo animals. Click your favorite from the choice board and follow the directions.

In this free Outlook 2010 tutorial, learn how to create and maintain an account using this popular email software.

Lessons include: (1) Getting to Know Outlook 2010. Get to know the Outlook 2010 interface. (2) Sending and Receiving Email. Learn how to send and receive email in Outlook 2010. (3) Organizing and Managing Email. Learn how to organize and manage email in Outlook 2010. (4) Managing Contacts. Learn how to manage contacts in Outlook 2010. (5) Managing Your Calendars. Learn how to manage calendars in Outlook 2010. (6) Collaborating with Calendars. Learn how to collaborate with others on calendars in Outlook 2010.

How can we design more reliable systems to meet our communities’ energy needs? How can we design more reliable systems to meet our communities’ energy needs? This unit is designed to introduce students to the concept of energy transfer in a relevant and grounded context: the Texas power crisis of February 2021. Students read articles and wonder about the complex social, environmental, and physical realities that led to such a crisis. They figure out how energy transfers between systems from a generator to our communities, and what makes an energy source reliable. This allows the class to model and explain what happened in Texas at multiple scales, from the electrons in the wires to the power companies making difficult decisions to maintain stability. Students consider engineering tradeoffs, criteria, and constraints inherent in making decisions about our energy systems, and apply them in a culminating task: design a reliable energy solution that meets our communities' needs, as articulated by interviews with friends and family members. The task is designed to give students the tools to speak up in their local and global community for a better energy future, one that aligns with their own values, and those of their families.

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How do forces in Earth’s interior determine what will happen to the surface we see? How do forces in Earth’s interior determine what will happen to the surface we see? This unit is designed to help students build an intuitive understanding of the relationship between energy transfer and unbalanced forces as they explore science ideas related to plate tectonics, radioactivity, convection, and rock formation.

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How do we use radiation in our lives, and is it safe for humans? How do we use radiation in our lives, and is it safe for humans? This unit begins with a news article about the unconventional use of microwave ovens to store electronics. Students are motivated to test the behavior of a Bluetooth speaker playing music from a device inside the oven when it is not running. They also test what happens when it runs and heats up food. This phenomenon sets the stage for exploring wave behavior, the interactions of matter with electromagnetic radiation, and how we can use these interactions in different technologies to digitize, store and transfer information. ​​Throughout the unit, students use simulations to model field interactions and energy transfer through electromagnetic radiation. They conduct investigations using the microwave oven to explore how different materials interact with microwave radiation, and how the structure of this device affects energy transfer. Students explain how the frequency and amplitude of electromagnetic radiation affects its interactions with matter and evaluate the wave and photon models of electromagnetic radiation. Students obtain and communicate information about the uses of electromagnetic radiation, its safety, and methods of protection. They apply these ideas in a culminating task to evaluate whether 5G technology is safe.

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In this tutorial, learn some of the pros and cons of working part-time jobs, as well as things to keep in mind when considering this career choice.

Lessons include: (1) Working Multiple Jobs. If you are considering working multiple jobs, be sure to read this career lesson on the things you should consider first. (2) Telling Your Employer About Your Other Job(s). Use these strategies to know if and when to tell your boss about your other job.

Learn all about working with, converting, and using percents in real life in this interactive tutorial.

Lessons include: (1) Introduction to Percentages. Get an introduction to percentages. (2) Calculating Percentages. Learn how to calculate percentages to help you figure out discounts, interest, and more. (3) Percentages in Real Life. Learn how to calculate percentages in real-life situations, from sales tax to tips. (4) Converting Percentages, Decimals, and Fractions. Learn how to convert decimals, percentages, and fractions.