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Lesson Minis
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Graphic Organizers
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: K-2
New
Patterns, Data, and Digital Tools
Students create patterns, follow digital instructions, collect classroom data, build bar graphs, and interpret their data findings.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: K-2
New
Digital Explorers: Learning with Technology
Students explore digital citizenship by identifying digital tools, practicing online safety and kindness, and using a digital tool to create a story to share with their peers.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2
Animal Homes in the Rainforest
Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
American History
GRADE: 3-5
Creating a New Nation
Students examine how Americans shaped their new democracy and used the Constitution to define and expand rights over time.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Physical Science
GRADE: 3-5
Energy Flow in Living Things
Students explore how energy flows through ecosystems, investigating the Sun’s role in food chains using models and hands-on activities.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Historical Figures
GRADE: K-2
Exploring Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dream
Students explore the life and message of Martin Luther King, Jr., while connecting his ideas about kindness and fairness to their classroom community.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Historical Figures
GRADE: K-2
Meeting Abraham Lincoln
Students read about Abraham Lincoln, learning key facts and practicing early literacy skills with informational text.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Preparing for the Future
GRADE: 9-12
Know Yourself, Know Your Path
Students explore their personal traits through self-assessment and peer interviews to identify strengths that connect well with potential career paths.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Preparing for the Future
GRADE: 9-12
Planning for Career Success
Students create a five-year career plan, compare postsecondary options, and identify skills to develop for their chosen career path.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Preparing for the Future
GRADE: 9-12
Professional Skills in Action
Students build real-world communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through interactive, professional role-play and teamwork activities.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 6-12
Reality Check: Media Literacy for a Changing World
Students explore how media shapes understanding and develop critical thinking skills through analysis, collaboration, and future-focused reflection.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 6-12
Media Literacy: Think. Question. Create.
Students learn how media shapes thinking and build skills to question, analyze, and respond as critical consumers and responsible creators.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 6-12
Messages That Matter: Creating Media with Purpose
Students explore how messaging shapes trust by analyzing media ethics, persuasive techniques, and intent in content creation.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Preparing for the Future
GRADE: 9-12
Mapping Your Future Career
Students explore career paths, connecting personal strengths to evolving job markets while identifying transferable skills for future success.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Preparing for the Future
GRADE: 9-12
Career Readiness Toolkit
Students create a résumé, craft a personal statement, and design a time management plan to stay organized and reach their goals.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2
Animal Homes in Grasslands
Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2
Animal Homes in the Forest
Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Civics & Government
GRADE: 6-8
Introduction to Civics
Students explore citizenship through examining civic participation, rights and responsibilities, historical exclusion, and active engagement in democracy.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2
Animal Homes in Wetlands and Ponds
Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2
Animal Homes in the Desert
Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2
Animal Homes in the Ocean
Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 3-5
My Digital World
Students explore digital identity, learn online safety strategies, discover learning tools, and reflect on their growth as digital learners.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 3-5
Digital Research and Communication Skills
Students build digital literacy by evaluating online sources, conducting research, and creating multimedia presentations.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 3-5
Algorithm Adventures for the Environment
Students create step-by-step solutions to solve environmental problems using algorithmic thinking and technology.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 6-12
Media Literacy in the Age of AI
Students explore how AI and digital tools shape media, learning to think critically, evaluate content, and imagine the future of learning.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Earth
GRADE: K-2
Discovering How Earth Changes
Students explore how Earth changes through time, using models and experiments to discover how earthquakes happen quickly and glaciers shape land slowly.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Architecture
GRADE: 6-8
Architectural Wonders Unveiled
Students explore architecture through texts, videos, and hands-on activities, learning about famous architects and landmarks while designing buildings.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
American History
GRADE: 3-5
Breaking from Britain
Students explore how British colonial control sparked resistance and how different colonists viewed British rule.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Physical Science
GRADE: 3-5
Energy in Motion
Students explore energy concepts through interactive activities, examining energy types, transformations, and transfers in real-world contexts.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Historical Figures
GRADE: K-2
Exploring Space with Mae Jemison
Students read about Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, learning her story and practicing early literacy skills.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Historical Figures
GRADE: K-2
Exploring with Jane Goodall
Students read about Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist who revolutionized chimpanzee research, learning her story and practicing early literacy skills.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 2
Physical Science
GRADE: 3-5
Forces of Magnetism
Students explore magnetism through vocabulary, inquiry, and guided research, investigating magnetic interactions to build scientific understanding.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Historical Figures
GRADE: K-2
Meeting George Washington
Students explore George Washington’s life and presidency through an informational text, building early literacy skills.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Museums
GRADE: 6-8
Museum Discovery and Exploration
Students explore museum types and their roles and significance through visits, interviews, research, and hands-on activities.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 2
Research Fundamentals
GRADE: 9-12
Selecting and Refining Research Topics
Students sharpen core research skills, learning to select and refine topics.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 2
Research Fundamentals
GRADE: 9-12
Mastering Research Questions
Students learn to create and refine research questions, distinguishing between open-ended and closed-ended types.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Research Fundamentals
GRADE: 9-12
Smart Searching
Students learn digital research skills, from basic vocabulary to advanced search techniques, applying them to write essays and create presentations.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Research Fundamentals
GRADE: 9-12
Note-Taking Essentials
Students explore note-taking strategies to enhance research skills.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 2
Research Fundamentals
GRADE: 9-12
Evaluating and Citing Sources
Students analyze bias in historical documents, practice APA citations, and evaluate sources using CRAAP criteria in interactive stations.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Research Fundamentals
GRADE: 9-12
Sharing Research
Students explore oratory, analyze speeches, practice rhetorical devices, and deliver engaging research presentations on chosen topics.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Seasons
GRADE: K-2
Seasons and Cycles
Students explore seasons, observing weather patterns and daylight changes throughout the year to understand their impact on daily life.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Weather
GRADE: K-2
Weather Watchers
Students explore weather patterns, forecasting, and the effects of sunlight.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Space
GRADE: 6-8
Exploring Space with Astronauts
Students study space exploration through text and videos. They learn vocabulary and research space milestones and notable astronauts.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Glaciers
GRADE: 6-8
Exploring Glaciers with Glaciologists
Students explore glaciers through text and videos. They learn vocabulary, create visuals, and write a glaciologist’s mini biography.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Volcanos
GRADE: 6-8
Exploring Volcanoes with Volcanologists
Students watch volcanologist interviews, take notes, discuss findings, and create visual summaries to learn about volcanic processes and hazards.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Community
GRADE: K-2
What Is a Community?
Students learn about the concept of communities, their types, and their importance in helping people.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Community
GRADE: K-2
Places in Our Community
Students explore the functions of libraries, fire stations, and hospitals as essential places in the community.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Community
GRADE: K-2
Leaders and Helpers
Students explore community helpers’ roles, their impact on neighborhoods, and how they can contribute to their own community.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 2
Autobiographies Explored
GRADE: 3-5
All About Me Autobiography
Students learn about autobiographies and write a short autobiographical paragraph.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Biographies Explored
GRADE: 3-5
Bringing History to Life with Biographies
Students read an informational text and enhance their analytical and writing skills by creating comprehensive biographies.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Animal Traits
GRADE: K-2
Furry and Feathered Friends
Students build vocabulary and observational skills by identifying and describing animal traits of furry and feathered animal friends.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 2
Biographies Explored
GRADE: 3-5
Researching and Writing Life Stories
Students explore biographies, analyze texts, and practice note-taking to understand notable figures’ lives and their impact on the world.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Animal Traits
GRADE: K-2
Jumping and Splashing with Amphibians
Students build vocabulary and observational skills by identifying and describing traits of amphibian friends.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Animal Traits
GRADE: K-2
Busy Little Bugs
Students build vocabulary and observational skills by identifying and describing traits of fascinating insects.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Animal Traits
GRADE: K-2
Crawling and Slithering Reptiles
Students build vocabulary and observational skills by identifying and describing traits of reptilian friends.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Life Cycles
GRADE: K-2
The Life Cycle of Frogs
Students explore the life cycle of frogs by building relevant vocabulary and participating in creative, hands-on activities.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Life Cycles
GRADE: K-2
The Life Cycle of Butterflies
Students explore the life cycle of butterflies by building relevant vocabulary and participating in creative, hands-on activities.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Life Cycles
GRADE: K-2
The Life Cycle of Bees
Students explore the life cycle of bees by building relevant vocabulary and participating in creative, hands-on activities.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Foundations of Research
GRADE: 3-5
Selecting a Topic and Crafting Questions
Students learn to choose research topics and formulate questions, boosting their research and critical thinking skills.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Foundations of Research
GRADE: 3-5
Gathering Information and Evaluating Sources
Students learn how to gather different types of sources and judge their usability.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Foundations of Research
GRADE: 3-5
Note-Taking and Organizing Information
Students learn and practice essential research skills: note-taking, using graphic organizers, paraphrasing, and categorizing information from digital sources.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Foundations of Research
GRADE: 3-5
Giving Credit in Research
Students explore vocabulary relevant to proper source citation and create grade-appropriate citations for print and digital sources.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 2
Foundations of Research
GRADE: 3-5
Presenting Information
Students prepare and practice effective oral presentation strategies in advance of an in-class oral presentation based on a research topic.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 2
Ready for Research
GRADE: 6-8
Generating Research Questions
Students enhance their inquiry skills by formulating clear, focused research questions.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 2
Ready for Research
GRADE: 6-8
Selecting a Topic
Students develop research skills specific to learning to select and refine topics.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Ready for Research
GRADE: 6-8
Effective Searching
Students learn and practice effective digital research skills, including using keywords and search filters.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Ready for Research
GRADE: 6-8
Understanding Sources and Information
Students evaluate sources, identify bias and perspective, and apply critical thinking skills to enhance their research abilities.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Ready for Research
GRADE: 6-8
Taking Notes and Citing Sources
Students learn several different note-taking strategies to enhance research skills and avoid plagiarism in academic writing.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Ready for Research
GRADE: 6-8
Organizing to Present Research
Students select sources, organize research, and give presentations, developing skills in critical analysis and effective communication.
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