This website provides a variety of activities for a variety of ages …
This website provides a variety of activities for a variety of ages to learn about the enviornment. Each activity has an introduciton, materials list (if materials are needed), directions, and debrief from the activity.
In this lesson, students will explore the travels and discoveries of the …
In this lesson, students will explore the travels and discoveries of the Vikings. After viewing a short video about the Eric the Red and Leif Ericson, students will analyze a painting that depicts a Viking ship at sea and then read an Icelandic saga written about the early Norse people. The lesson will conclude with students researching the impact the Vikings had on the region of their choice and completing a report or presentation.
The Explorer’s Guidebook helps students get outside and use their senses to …
The Explorer’s Guidebook helps students get outside and use their senses to discover the birds in their community. Take kids on a habitat scavenger hunt, create a sound map, and test bird ID skills with this adaptable activity book designed to be used by families, school groups, and anyone looking for a fun way to connect to nature. Inspired by the federal Every Kid in a Park initiative and geared towards fourth graders, this step-by-step guide will help you explore our country’s diverse habitats and the birds that live there. Guide can be downloaded in English and Spanish.
This resource is a 2 part lesson plan focusing on the ecosystem …
This resource is a 2 part lesson plan focusing on the ecosystem within the community. Students will go out into their own communities and learn about the ecosystem firsthand then will analyze and share their findings as a group discussion. This resource also has 4 articles to build background knowledge.
In this lesson, students will learn about what type of information we …
In this lesson, students will learn about what type of information we can learn from photographs. They will draw conclusions about the past through exploration of photos and explain how people can learn more about their family history through the use of historical records.
The true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become …
The true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon, shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community.---------------Authors: Simran Jeet Singh (Penguin Random House) & The Sikh Coalition ---------------This video component with the author can provide additional context.
This fish identification tool was developed by the University of Wisconsin Center …
This fish identification tool was developed by the University of Wisconsin Center for Limnology, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute.
Carry 174 Wisconsin fish in your pocket! Download the mobile app and you can identify Wisconsin fish wherever you go, no internet connection required.
Thank you for choosing the Frances Willard House Museum Lesson Activities Packet …
Thank you for choosing the Frances Willard House Museum Lesson Activities Packet for late elementary. Inside you will find six lesson activities. They can be done independently or as a series. Two activities that work well as a set are: Two Wheels for Change: Bicycle Technology and Changing America" A Wheel Within a Wheel Bicycles and Women's Suffrage. Historical Markers - Writing About History Using Houses,
Webinar from the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA), July 2023, outlining …
Webinar from the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA), July 2023, outlining considerations for district administrators to consider regarding the teaching of potentially contentious topics. AWSA is joined by Bob Butler, the WASB Associate Executive Director, Attorney Malina Piontek, and Joe Donovan from Donovan Group.
Generation Genius is a K-8 teaching resource that brings school science standards …
Generation Genius is a K-8 teaching resource that brings school science standards to life through fun and educational videos paired with lesson plans, activities, quizzes, reading material and more. Our videos are produced in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), and aligned to standards in all 50 states.
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We know how important it is to help students set academic goals …
We know how important it is to help students set academic goals so they can monitor their learning. This resource can be used for any subject area. It explains the steps for creating a SMART goal, and encourages students to self-reflect.
This lesson is the second part of the History's Mysteries unit, "What …
This lesson is the second part of the History's Mysteries unit, "What Makes a Good Leader?" In this lesson, students will study different situations that forced George Washington to learn leadership skills. By using George Washington as an example, students will learn that an important leadership skill is to ask for help. Using George Washington as an example, students will think of other leaders who displayed different types of leadership skills. This lesson is part of a unit containing the following lessons: Grade 1: Unit 2 History Mystery 1: WHAT MAKES SOMEONE A GOOD LEADER? Grade 1: Unit 2 History Mystery 3: DO GOOD LEADERS ALWAYS DO GOOD THINGS?
This lesson is the third and final part of the History's Mysteries …
This lesson is the third and final part of the History's Mysteries unit, "What Makes a Good Leader?" In this lesson, students explore that leaders often make complex decisions and don’t always display positive leadership traits. While learning about George Washington’s use of slave labor throughout his life, students realize that even leaders are rarely perfect and can make poor decisions. This difficult topic is displayed in through the use of images and pictures and discussed in vocabulary appropriate for young learners. This lesson is part of a unit containing the following lessons: Grade 1: Unit 2 History Mystery 1: WHAT MAKES SOMEONE A GOOD LEADER? Grade 1: Unit 2 History Mystery 2: WHAT MADE PEOPLE THINK GEORGE WASHINGTON WOULD BE A GOOD LEADER?
In this lesson, students will learn about some elements of Native sovereignty. …
In this lesson, students will learn about some elements of Native sovereignty. They will learn what a Native nation is and why sovereignty is so important to a nation. The lesson focuses on why nations need land, why history is important, and how shared culture is also part of sovereignty. The lesson focuses on Native nations today because it is important to talk about Native nations today to break stereotypes that Native people only existed in the past. This lesson is part of a Unit that includes the following lessons: Grade 3 Unit 2 History Mystery 1: WHAT IS NATIVE SOVEREIGNTY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Grade 3 Unit 2 History Mystery 2: WHAT CAN DIFFERENT MAPS TELL US ABOUT NATIVE SOVEREIGNTY AND NATIVE LAND? Grade 3 Unit 2 History Mystery 3: WHAT STRATEGIES TO NATIVE NATIONS USE TO PROTECT THEIR SOVEREIGNTY DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (1)? Grade 3 Unit 2 History Mystery 4: WHAT STRATEGIES TO NATIVE NATIONS USE TO PROTECT THEIR SOVEREIGNTY DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (2)?
In this lesson, students will look at 3 maps to learn about …
In this lesson, students will look at 3 maps to learn about where the ancestral tribal lands of four Native nations are located. The four nations are the Iroquois Confederacy (made of 5 nations), the Cherokee Nation, the Chickasaw Nation, and the Western Abenaki nation. Students will label all four groups on three different maps and as they look at each map they will consider how the land is represented on the map and how that might impact how people understand Native land and Native sovereignty. This lesson is part of a Unit that includes the following lessons: Grade 3 Unit 2 History Mystery 1: WHAT IS NATIVE SOVEREIGNTY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Grade 3 Unit 2 History Mystery 2: WHAT CAN DIFFERENT MAPS TELL US ABOUT NATIVE SOVEREIGNTY AND NATIVE LAND? Grade 3 Unit 2 History Mystery 3: WHAT STRATEGIES TO NATIVE NATIONS USE TO PROTECT THEIR SOVEREIGNTY DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (1)? Grade 3 Unit 2 History Mystery 4: WHAT STRATEGIES TO NATIVE NATIONS USE TO PROTECT THEIR SOVEREIGNTY DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (2)?
In this mystery, students will look at primary and secondary sources from …
In this mystery, students will look at primary and secondary sources from the four Native nations we have been studying: Haudenosaunee/Iroquois, Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Western Abenaki. They will match their five different strategy cards with the primary and secondary sources. After reading each source, students will determine which strategy that nation used to protect their land and sovereignty during the American Revolution. After each source, students will read a brief summary that will give more information about the strategies used. Student handouts will allow students to mark up the primary and secondary sources, pick a strategy and then explain their reasoning. This lesson is part of a Unit that includes the following lessons: Grade 3 Unit 2 History Mystery 1: WHAT IS NATIVE SOVEREIGNTY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Grade 3 Unit 2 History Mystery 2: WHAT CAN DIFFERENT MAPS TELL US ABOUT NATIVE SOVEREIGNTY AND NATIVE LAND? Grade 3 Unit 2 History Mystery 3: WHAT STRATEGIES TO NATIVE NATIONS USE TO PROTECT THEIR SOVEREIGNTY DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (1)? Grade 3 Unit 2 History Mystery 4: WHAT STRATEGIES TO NATIVE NATIONS USE TO PROTECT THEIR SOVEREIGNTY DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (2)?
The lesson begins with a brief introduction to the mystery and then …
The lesson begins with a brief introduction to the mystery and then a quick context video to help students understand how and why we have a Bill of Rights. In this lesson, students will explore the importance of free speech in American society by analyzing the words of the 1st Amendment; learning new vocabulary; reading an overview of the history of the 1st amendment; and looking at 4 key reasons why free speech is important in America. For the student activity, students will explore how each of the 4 key reasons for speech relates to their own lives and ideas. This lesson is part of a Unit that includes the following lessons: Grade 5 History Mystery 1: WHAT IS "FREE SPEECH" AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? Grade 5 History Mystery 2: DOES "FREE SPEECH" MEAN I CAN SAY WHATEVER I WANT? Grade 5 History Mystery 3:WHAT CAN I SAY IN SCHOOL?
In this lesson, students will learn about how the freedom of speech …
In this lesson, students will learn about how the freedom of speech is limited. Students will predict, read about and apply their knowledge of three restrictions on the freedom of speech. This lesson is part of a Unit that includes the following lessons: Grade 5 History Mystery 1: WHAT IS "FREE SPEECH" AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? Grade 5 History Mystery 2: DOES "FREE SPEECH" MEAN I CAN SAY WHATEVER I WANT? Grade 5 History Mystery 3:WHAT CAN I SAY IN SCHOOL?
: In this lesson, students will learn about how “freedom of speech” …
: In this lesson, students will learn about how “freedom of speech” is applied in schools. Students will begin by brainstorming the meaning of “free speech” from prior lessons and then brainstorming about how they think speech might be limited in schools. Then students will learn about speech rights in school by completing a reading and watching a short video. For the activity, students will look at school-based scenarios and decide whether or not they think a school could limit student speech.’ This lesson is part of a Unit that includes the following lessons: Grade 5 History Mystery 1: WHAT IS "FREE SPEECH" AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? Grade 5 History Mystery 2: DOES "FREE SPEECH" MEAN I CAN SAY WHATEVER I WANT? Grade 5 History Mystery 3:WHAT CAN I SAY IN SCHOOL?
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