All Activities

20 Questions (Grades 6-8)

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Belonging and Community

20 Questions (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students play the popular game 20 Questions. First, students pair off, with 1 student thinking of an animal, vegetable, or mineral while the other asks their partner up to 20 questions to determine what it is. Finally, students reconvene as a whole group for a discussion.

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20 Questions (Grades K-2)

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

20 Questions (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, children ask questions to figure out what object the leader is thinking of. Children are prompted to ask yes/no questions about the object to learn new information to help them inform their guesses. Children are then selected to lead the class with assistance.

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A Call to Service (Grades 3-5)

Belonging and Community, We The People

A Call to Service (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students research ideas for service projects, choose a service project, and present it to the group, explaining why it is worthy of their time. Students then vote to determine which service project they will potentially do.

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A Day at Our Zoo

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

A Day at Our Zoo

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children create their own model zoo. Each group is assigned an area of the zoo and chooses the animals for their area.

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A Good Hook (Grades 3-5)

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

A Good Hook (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

^{In pairs or groups, students practice writing and delivering “hooks” or engaging introductions to presentations.}

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A Good Hook (Grades 6-8)

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

A Good Hook (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students practice developing and delivering different types of hooks (an engaging opening that captures the attention of a reader, listener, or viewer) in pairs or groups. Students then present their hooks to the group.

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A Logo for You

Arts in Action, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

A Logo for You

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Today, logos help define all sorts of organizations, including commercial products, large businesses, schools, and government organizations. In this activity, students explore the kind of logo that they would present to the world, either to represent themselves as individuals or for a business they would run.

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A Model of the Lungs

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

A Model of the Lungs

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students work in pairs to build a functioning model of human lungs.

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A Musical Comic Book

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

A Musical Comic Book

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students create a comic story using a Comic Book Key Code. They develop an understanding of pattern and symbols, which are two key elements of writing jazz music.

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A Navigation Experiment

Digital Voices, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

A Navigation Experiment

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this tech-centric activity, students play a web navigation game to discover strategies many webmasters implement to keep users on their sites.

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A New Logo (Grades 6-8)

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

A New Logo (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Youth act as graphic artists and designers, as well as business executives, to design a logo for a new business. After generating their logo, they'll present it to the group for feedback.

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A News Show Structure: Block A and Teasers

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block A and Teasers

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Unveil the art of teaser writing in our thrilling lesson! Students will learn how to grab attention with captivating teasers that leave you craving more. It's all about the perfect pitch, from spine-tingling headlines to suspenseful sneak peeks!

This activity can be completed as a standalone lesson. It is, however, best completed as part of SRL’s The News Show Structure. This series is also the second section of SRL’s First Module From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour. The module is broken into three sections. The first two contain lessons that can be completed as standalone activities or as part of a series. All three sections converge to provide a powerful and fun introduction to producing and hosting news shows. The module is followed by a second that deepens student knowledge and skills.

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A News Show Structure: Block B and the Weather

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block B and the Weather

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Step into the shoes of a weatherperson in our exciting lesson! Students decode weather symbols, create a legendary forecast, and experience the thrill of delivering it using a teleprompter setup.

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A News Show Structure: Block C and Headlines

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block C and Headlines

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Extra! Extra! Dive into the world of headline writing in our exciting lesson! Students learn the art of crafting captivating headlines that tell the story at a glance. Get ready to make headlines that shine!

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A News Show Structure: Block D and Human-interest Stories

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block D and Human-interest Stories

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Step into the world of heartwarming storytelling! Students explore the magic of human-interest stories, celebrating incredible achievements and acts of kindness within their community. Get ready to share stories that touch the heart!

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A News Show Structure: Block E and Sports

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block E and Sports

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Dive into the world of data visualization with us! Students learn to turn complex data into captivating graphics that tell a story. Unleash the power of visualizing information in our exciting lesson!

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A News Show Structure: Block F and Celebrities

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block F and Celebrities

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Are you ready to produce some celebrity news? This lesson dives into "Block F" of a New Show, where celebrity stories are spotlighted!

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A News Show Structure: Block G and Kickers

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block G and Kickers

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Students embark on a journey into news storytelling, emotions, and impactful communication. Engage in positive reporting with a trip to a fake World’s Fair of Achievements.

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A News Show Structure: Closing

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Closing

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Get ready to master the art of powerful conclusions! Students learn the secrets of crafting engaging conclusion sentences for their fictional news shows. Join us and discover your signature signoff!

This lesson can be completed independently. It is also lesson 15 in SRL’s A News Show Structure Series and is the 15th lesson in SRL’s Module From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour.

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A News Show Structure: Design My News Hour

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Design My News Hour

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Students take on the role of Executive Producers for a new News Show, immersing themselves in the art of structuring a compelling news hour. Leveraging everything they learned thus far in the From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour Module, your young news architects will map out the blueprint of their 60-minute news broadcasts.

This activity is a culmination of SRL’s The News Show Structure series. This series is also the second section of SRL’s First Module From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour. The module is broken into three sections. The first two contain lessons that can be completed as standalone activities or as part of a series. All three sections converge to provide a powerful and fun introduction to producing and hosting news shows. The module is followed by a second that deepens student knowledge and skills.

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A News Show Structure: Organizing Run-of-Shows

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Organizing Run-of-Shows

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Welcome, News Producers! Today, we're unraveling the art of crafting compelling news shows. Collaborate, reconstruct, and curate your 60-minute news masterpiece as you analyze and build a run-of-show. Explore the audience's psyche and weave stories that resonate—craft a captivating news narrative together!

This activity is best completed as part of SRL’s The News Show Structure. This series is also the second section of SRL’s First Module From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour. The module is broken into three sections. The first two contain lessons that can be completed as standalone activities or as part of a series. All three sections converge to provide a powerful and fun introduction to producing and hosting news shows. The module is followed by a second that deepens student knowledge and skills.

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A News Show Structure: Run-of-Shows

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Run-of-Shows

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Calling all future news show producers! Dive into our dynamic lesson, where students become the architects of a 60-minute news show. They'll learn the art of story organization and create their run-of-show.

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A News Show Structure: Show Openers

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Show Openers

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

In this immersive lesson, students act as news show creators, delving into the art of crafting an attention-grabbing opener for their broadcasts. Students learn to craft a stronger Opener, a necessary skill when writing a news show or a paper.

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A Spelling Bee for You and Me

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

A Spelling Bee for You and Me

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students work in teams to compete in a spelling contest. They develop skills in spelling and teamwork.

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A Visit to Ireland

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

A Visit to Ireland

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students explore Ireland’s landmarks, historic sites, geographic areas, and major cities and create a travel guide to attract visitors to the country.

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A Visit to South America

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

A Visit to South America

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students research and plan a family trip to a South American country, developing key research, collaboration, and organizational skills.

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According to Scientists, Is Climate Change Currently Happening?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

According to Scientists, Is Climate Change Currently Happening?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Students examine the statements and understanding of scientists in relation to current climate change.

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Acoustic Experiment

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

Acoustic Experiment

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

2 Hours

Students learn the basic components of acoustics. They use this knowledge to build a model performance space.

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Acrostic Poem Campaign Poster

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Acrostic Poem Campaign Poster

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Youth create a poster to use during a simulated classroom election. They create an acrostic poem using their name to explain what makes them a good leader. Students share their posters and vote in a classroom election.

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Act It Out: Improvisation

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Act It Out: Improvisation

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students act out improvised scenes in groups of 3. Each student contributes a scene component, such as character, setting, and conflict or motivation.

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Acting With Emotion

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Acting With Emotion

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students explore ways to portray mood and emotions in drama. As they stage readings of various scenes, they portray seriousness, humor, or a sense of excitement and adventure.

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Action Packed ABC

Stories and Perspectives, Leadership and Teamwork

Action Packed ABC

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children read Curious George Learns the Alphabet and come up with movements to go with each page. Then, they invent their own movements for the letters of thalphabet.

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Adapting to Urbanization

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Adapting to Urbanization

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

Biodiversity is defined as the variety of life in the world or within a habitat or ecosystem. Biodiversity loss is happening at an alarming rate. The conversion of natural areas for homes, offices, and shopping centers has become one of the most serious threats to America’s native plant and animal species. The pace of land covered by urban and suburban development has been accelerating decade by decade since the 1950s.

Critical to survival, wildlife requires food, water, shelter, and places to raise their young, free from polluted air, soils, water, food, and acoustics. Citizens are best positioned to support biodiversity and combat urbanization by building and maintaining habitat for wildlife, changing consumption habits, participating in environment-related events, such as community clean-ups, and advocating for policies and laws that support healthy wildlife populations and habitat.

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Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Career Exploration Presentation

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Career Exploration Presentation

After-School All-Stars

6 - 8

40 Minutes

This group presentation activity teaches students about Advanced Manufacturing and Automation career diversity, skills, educational requirements, average salaries, and how these jobs are important to and impact our everyday lives.

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Africa from A to Z

We The People, The Natural World

Africa from A to Z

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students "tour" Africa by learning about the geography, landmarks, and countries of the world's second-largest continent!

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Airplane Livery (Logo) Design

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Airplane Livery (Logo) Design

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

The livery of an airplane is like its external uniform; it is an identifying design or symbol that identifies an airline's fleet or company. Youth will design a livery for their own airline and apply the livery to a model of an airplane.

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Alice in Food Group Land

Whole Body, Whole Self, The Natural World

Alice in Food Group Land

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

We eat different meals and snacks throughout the day, but are we meeting the recommended nutritional guidelines? In this activity, students dive into the world of nutrition by learning about the different food groups, performing a skit to share what they’ve learned, and using that knowledge to plan a balanced meal.

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A Thing to Recall

Whole Body, Whole Self, Belonging and Community

A Thing to Recall

kid-grit

3 - 5

15 Minutes

In this closing, reflection activity, students will learn a mindfulness exercise they can practice to access positive thoughts and events in their lives. Helping students remain positive is useful for maintaining a productive learning environment.

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All About Eastern Europe: You Be the TV Reporter

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

All About Eastern Europe: You Be the TV Reporter

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students work in small groups to research major countries in Eastern Europe and then conduct interviews with other students about those countries.

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All About Me (Grades 3-5)

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

All About Me (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students create a poster about themselves. This activity can help students to develop a public identity and sense of place in the world.

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All About Me (Grades K-2)

Belonging and Community, Arts in Action

All About Me (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Representing themselves in visual formats can help young children develop their identity and sense of place in the world by identifying elements and personal items that make up their lives.

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All About Me: A Social Media Tale

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

All About Me: A Social Media Tale

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 8

45 Minutes

In this hands-on, crafty activity, students learn about different social media platforms, and create a social media autobiography.

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All Wrapped Up (Team Building) Game

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

All Wrapped Up (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

15 Minutes

Your challenge is to wrap a present and write a card... While being tied wrist-to-wrist to your entire team!

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Alphabet Book

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Alphabet Book

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Knowledge of the alphabet is the foundation for reading. In this literacy activity, children share their knowledge of the names of letters, the sounds letters make, and words that start with each letter as they work together to create a group alphabet book.

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Alphabet Stretch

Stories and Perspectives, Leadership and Teamwork

Alphabet Stretch

PowerUp Fitness

K - 5

10 Minutes

PowerUp spelling skills with Alphabet Stretch - warm up, cool down, or break the ice with this stretching activity.

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Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

OregonASK

6 - 8

30 Minutes

Students brainstorm creative innovations to improve people's lives.

This activity is Part 1 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:

Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentations

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Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

OregonASK

6 - 8

15 Minutes

Students brainstorm the pros and cons of their inventions, and how they can fix them.

This activity is Part 2 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:

Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentations

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Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students design and build their medical inventions.

This activity is Part 3 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:

Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentations

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Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students design a prototype and test it to improve their designs.

This activity is Part 4 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:

Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentations

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Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

Arts in Action, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

In this activity students brainstorm and choose a name and logo for their invention.

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Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentation

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentation

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students create presentations for how they would share their medical invention with the world.

This activity is Part 6 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:

Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentations

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American Sign Language (ASL) Alphabet

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

American Sign Language (ASL) Alphabet

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students will learn the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet and use it to spell their first and last names in front of the group.

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American Touch Football

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

American Touch Football

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students team-up to learn the history and game of American football. Then, they go head-to-head in a game of touch football.

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An Online Quest for Answers

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

An Online Quest for Answers

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

The internet can be an excellent source of verifiable facts, such as the scores of sports contests and the vote totals of an election. However, not all questions have factual answers. In this activity, students will explore the limits of the internet and other reference sources in the quest for facts, knowledge, and opinions.

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Analyzing and Constructing Timelines of Racial (In)justice

We The People, Belonging and Community

Analyzing and Constructing Timelines of Racial (In)justice

Pulitzer Center

6 - 12

45 Minutes

Students reflect on how myths about history are perpetuated, analyze a timeline of racial (in)justice from The 1619 Project, and collaborate to build timelines that illustrate how the fight for racial justice continues in their own lifetimes.

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Animal ABCs

Stories and Perspectives, The Natural World

Animal ABCs

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

ABC picture books are some of the first books we are exposed to when we are young. In this activity, children will have the opportunity to make 1 of their own. The children will brainstorm animals for each letter of the alphabet, then work together to create a beautifully illustrated animal ABC book.

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Animal Antics

The Natural World, Arts in Action

Animal Antics

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

30 Minutes

Primary-age children love animals, and they often have a favorite animal that appeals to them. In this activity, children act out animals for the group. They discover the traits and behaviors that distinguish animals from one another.

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Animal Charades

The Natural World, Belonging and Community

Animal Charades

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

40 Minutes

Children are familiar with many wild animals, but only from picture books or other media or visits to zoos and aquariums. For this reason, animals help introduce children to the idea that the world is larger and more diverse than their own neighborhoods and communities. In this activity, children impersonate a variety of animals as they play a version of charades. In addition, they practice skills in movement and speech as they learn more about the animal kingdom.

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Animal Feet Coil bowls

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Animal Feet Coil bowls

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Students explore and add animal feet to a coil-built pot shaped like the belly of an animal. Once the bowls harden, students use markers and paint to decorate them with colorful geometric patterns.

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Animal Homes

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Animal Homes

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

As humans, we live in homes for many of the same reasons animals live in homes, and just like animal homes, our human homes come in many different shapes and sizes, are built with a wide range of materials, and are built to withstand the climates in which we live.

A variety of factors affect the ability of wildlife to survive. An animal’s habitat must provide food, water, shelter from weather and predators, and a safe place to raise its young. Many animals, from ants and beavers to wolverines and yellow jackets, alter their surroundings to build their own homes. Children will be making observations of the animals and homes they find while outside.

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Animal Interviews

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Animal Interviews

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, children transform into an animal of their choice and use their imagination to answer interview questions.

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Animal Kingdom (Team Building) Game

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Animal Kingdom (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

15 Minutes

The only way to conquer the animal kingdom and find your lost teammates is to close your eyes and scream out your animal sounds!

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Animals That Talk in Stories

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Animals That Talk in Stories

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students search for animals in stories that talk or have human characteristics. Then, they create an animal to share with their peers.

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Animals on Parade

Arts in Action, The Natural World

Animals on Parade

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Do you hear that? It’s the animals on parade! In this activity, children will be choosing an animal they would like to be in a parade. Then, they will create masks to transform themselves into their animal and later share their knowledge with peers.

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Answer This!

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Answer This!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Students form two concentric circles to discuss different topics and learn more about their peers.

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Any Shape Box

Arts in Action, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Any Shape Box

Rediscover Center

3 - 12

35 Minutes

In this activity, students will learn how to make an Any Shape Box using cardboard and simple tools by understanding the flutes inside cardboard and how to work with them.

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Appeal to the Consumer

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, We The People

Appeal to the Consumer

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students explore the role of consumers in the economy. They begin by discussing what consumers are and how entrepreneurs develop ideas for goods and services to meet consumer needs and wants. In teams, they brainstorm innovations to existing goods and services to appeal to specific consumers. They do so by querying their fellow consumers about the existing goods and services. They then use what they learn to write a proposal for their innovative good or service.

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Aquarium Day

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Aquarium Day

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Students make a model touch pool after learning about animal life at an aquarium.

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Are We Contributing to or Reducing Runoff?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Are We Contributing to or Reducing Runoff?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Youth learn about runoff and how spaces are designed to contribute to or reduce runoff.

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Area Dice

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Stories and Perspectives

Area Dice

After-School All-Stars

6 - 12

15 Minutes

Students practice multiplication and visualizing area spaces with this fun math game.

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Arm & Belt Accessories

Arts in Action, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Arm & Belt Accessories

Rediscover Center

3 - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

In this activity, students will be challenged to create a wearable glove, shoulder attachment, wrist or belt attachment using cardboard and crafting techniques. They will be able to explore and/or combine materials to make a unique costume that represents themselves!

This is part 3 of the Cardboard Costumes series from reDiscover Center.

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Around the World in 45 Minutes

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Around the World in 45 Minutes

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Each of the world’s continents has distinguishing features and landmarks. Students write clues and then play a game to practice identifying and locating the seven continents.

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Art Exhibit: Animal Pinch Pots

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Art Exhibit: Animal Pinch Pots

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Each student gets the chance to be an artist as they work to create pinch pots with animal faces on them. Once all of the pinch pots are complete, students create an information card to go with their pot and set up their works of art like a museum exhibit.

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Art Head (Team Building) Game

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Art Head (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

20 Minutes

Take art to a higher level as players use the tops of their heads to draw!

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Art of the Interview (Student Reporting Labs)

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Art of the Interview (Student Reporting Labs)

PBS

6 - 12

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Preparation and practice are the keys to a successful interview and amazing story. The goal of the interview is to get soundbites that connect with your audience, illuminate the topic and move your story forward.

This is activity 12 of 16 in the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Module. Visit the Module to learn more before getting started.

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20 Questions (Grades 6-8)

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Belonging and Community

20 Questions (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

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20 Questions (Grades K-2)

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

20 Questions (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

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A Call to Service (Grades 3-5)

Belonging and Community, We The People

A Call to Service (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

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A Day at Our Zoo

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

A Day at Our Zoo

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children create their own model zoo. Each group is assigned an area of the zoo and chooses the animals for their area.

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A Good Hook (Grades 3-5)

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

A Good Hook (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

^{In pairs or groups, students practice writing and delivering “hooks” or engaging introductions to presentations.}

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A Good Hook (Grades 6-8)

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

A Good Hook (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

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A Logo for You

Arts in Action, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

A Logo for You

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

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A Model of the Lungs

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

A Model of the Lungs

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students work in pairs to build a functioning model of human lungs.

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A Musical Comic Book

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

A Musical Comic Book

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students create a comic story using a Comic Book Key Code. They develop an understanding of pattern and symbols, which are two key elements of writing jazz music.

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A Navigation Experiment

Digital Voices, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

A Navigation Experiment

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this tech-centric activity, students play a web navigation game to discover strategies many webmasters implement to keep users on their sites.

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A New Logo (Grades 6-8)

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

A New Logo (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Youth act as graphic artists and designers, as well as business executives, to design a logo for a new business. After generating their logo, they'll present it to the group for feedback.

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A News Show Structure: Block A and Teasers

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block A and Teasers

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

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A News Show Structure: Block B and the Weather

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block B and the Weather

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Step into the shoes of a weatherperson in our exciting lesson! Students decode weather symbols, create a legendary forecast, and experience the thrill of delivering it using a teleprompter setup.

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A News Show Structure: Block C and Headlines

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block C and Headlines

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

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A News Show Structure: Block D and Human-interest Stories

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block D and Human-interest Stories

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Discover Activity

A News Show Structure: Block E and Sports

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block E and Sports

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Discover Activity

A News Show Structure: Block F and Celebrities

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block F and Celebrities

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Are you ready to produce some celebrity news? This lesson dives into "Block F" of a New Show, where celebrity stories are spotlighted!

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A News Show Structure: Block G and Kickers

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Block G and Kickers

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Students embark on a journey into news storytelling, emotions, and impactful communication. Engage in positive reporting with a trip to a fake World’s Fair of Achievements.

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A News Show Structure: Closing

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Closing

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Get ready to master the art of powerful conclusions! Students learn the secrets of crafting engaging conclusion sentences for their fictional news shows. Join us and discover your signature signoff!

This lesson can be completed independently. It is also lesson 15 in SRL’s A News Show Structure Series and is the 15th lesson in SRL’s Module From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour.

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A News Show Structure: Design My News Hour

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Design My News Hour

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Discover Activity

A News Show Structure: Organizing Run-of-Shows

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Organizing Run-of-Shows

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

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A News Show Structure: Run-of-Shows

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Run-of-Shows

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

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A News Show Structure: Show Openers

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Show Openers

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

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A Spelling Bee for You and Me

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

A Spelling Bee for You and Me

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students work in teams to compete in a spelling contest. They develop skills in spelling and teamwork.

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A Visit to Ireland

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

A Visit to Ireland

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students explore Ireland’s landmarks, historic sites, geographic areas, and major cities and create a travel guide to attract visitors to the country.

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A Visit to South America

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

A Visit to South America

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students research and plan a family trip to a South American country, developing key research, collaboration, and organizational skills.

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According to Scientists, Is Climate Change Currently Happening?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

According to Scientists, Is Climate Change Currently Happening?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Students examine the statements and understanding of scientists in relation to current climate change.

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Acoustic Experiment

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

Acoustic Experiment

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

2 Hours

Students learn the basic components of acoustics. They use this knowledge to build a model performance space.

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Acrostic Poem Campaign Poster

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Acrostic Poem Campaign Poster

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

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Act It Out: Improvisation

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Act It Out: Improvisation

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students act out improvised scenes in groups of 3. Each student contributes a scene component, such as character, setting, and conflict or motivation.

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Acting With Emotion

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Acting With Emotion

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students explore ways to portray mood and emotions in drama. As they stage readings of various scenes, they portray seriousness, humor, or a sense of excitement and adventure.

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Action Packed ABC

Stories and Perspectives, Leadership and Teamwork

Action Packed ABC

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children read Curious George Learns the Alphabet and come up with movements to go with each page. Then, they invent their own movements for the letters of thalphabet.

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Adapting to Urbanization

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Adapting to Urbanization

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

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Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Career Exploration Presentation

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Career Exploration Presentation

After-School All-Stars

6 - 8

40 Minutes

Discover Activity

Africa from A to Z

We The People, The Natural World

Africa from A to Z

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students "tour" Africa by learning about the geography, landmarks, and countries of the world's second-largest continent!

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Airplane Livery (Logo) Design

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Airplane Livery (Logo) Design

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Alice in Food Group Land

Whole Body, Whole Self, The Natural World

Alice in Food Group Land

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

A Thing to Recall

Whole Body, Whole Self, Belonging and Community

A Thing to Recall

kid-grit

3 - 5

15 Minutes

Discover Activity

All About Eastern Europe: You Be the TV Reporter

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

All About Eastern Europe: You Be the TV Reporter

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students work in small groups to research major countries in Eastern Europe and then conduct interviews with other students about those countries.

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All About Me (Grades 3-5)

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

All About Me (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students create a poster about themselves. This activity can help students to develop a public identity and sense of place in the world.

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All About Me (Grades K-2)

Belonging and Community, Arts in Action

All About Me (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Representing themselves in visual formats can help young children develop their identity and sense of place in the world by identifying elements and personal items that make up their lives.

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All About Me: A Social Media Tale

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

All About Me: A Social Media Tale

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 8

45 Minutes

In this hands-on, crafty activity, students learn about different social media platforms, and create a social media autobiography.

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All Wrapped Up (Team Building) Game

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

All Wrapped Up (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

15 Minutes

Your challenge is to wrap a present and write a card... While being tied wrist-to-wrist to your entire team!

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Alphabet Book

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Alphabet Book

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

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Alphabet Stretch

Stories and Perspectives, Leadership and Teamwork

Alphabet Stretch

PowerUp Fitness

K - 5

10 Minutes

PowerUp spelling skills with Alphabet Stretch - warm up, cool down, or break the ice with this stretching activity.

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Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

OregonASK

6 - 8

30 Minutes

Students brainstorm creative innovations to improve people's lives.

This activity is Part 1 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:

Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentations

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Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

OregonASK

6 - 8

15 Minutes

Students brainstorm the pros and cons of their inventions, and how they can fix them.

This activity is Part 2 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:

Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentations

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Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students design and build their medical inventions.

This activity is Part 3 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:

Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentations

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Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students design a prototype and test it to improve their designs.

This activity is Part 4 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:

Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentations

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Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

Arts in Action, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

In this activity students brainstorm and choose a name and logo for their invention.

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Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentation

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentation

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students create presentations for how they would share their medical invention with the world.

This activity is Part 6 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:

Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm

Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection

Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build

Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify

Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming

Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentations

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American Sign Language (ASL) Alphabet

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

American Sign Language (ASL) Alphabet

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students will learn the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet and use it to spell their first and last names in front of the group.

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American Touch Football

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

American Touch Football

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students team-up to learn the history and game of American football. Then, they go head-to-head in a game of touch football.

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An Online Quest for Answers

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

An Online Quest for Answers

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

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Analyzing and Constructing Timelines of Racial (In)justice

We The People, Belonging and Community

Analyzing and Constructing Timelines of Racial (In)justice

Pulitzer Center

6 - 12

45 Minutes

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Animal ABCs

Stories and Perspectives, The Natural World

Animal ABCs

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Animal Antics

The Natural World, Arts in Action

Animal Antics

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

30 Minutes

Discover Activity

Animal Charades

The Natural World, Belonging and Community

Animal Charades

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

40 Minutes

Discover Activity

Animal Feet Coil bowls

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Animal Feet Coil bowls

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Students explore and add animal feet to a coil-built pot shaped like the belly of an animal. Once the bowls harden, students use markers and paint to decorate them with colorful geometric patterns.

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Animal Homes

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Animal Homes

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

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Animal Interviews

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Animal Interviews

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, children transform into an animal of their choice and use their imagination to answer interview questions.

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Animal Kingdom (Team Building) Game

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Animal Kingdom (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

15 Minutes

The only way to conquer the animal kingdom and find your lost teammates is to close your eyes and scream out your animal sounds!

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Animals That Talk in Stories

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Animals That Talk in Stories

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students search for animals in stories that talk or have human characteristics. Then, they create an animal to share with their peers.

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Animals on Parade

Arts in Action, The Natural World

Animals on Parade

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

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Answer This!

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Answer This!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Students form two concentric circles to discuss different topics and learn more about their peers.

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Any Shape Box

Arts in Action, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Any Shape Box

Rediscover Center

3 - 12

35 Minutes

In this activity, students will learn how to make an Any Shape Box using cardboard and simple tools by understanding the flutes inside cardboard and how to work with them.

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Appeal to the Consumer

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, We The People

Appeal to the Consumer

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

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Aquarium Day

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Aquarium Day

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Students make a model touch pool after learning about animal life at an aquarium.

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Are We Contributing to or Reducing Runoff?

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Are We Contributing to or Reducing Runoff?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Youth learn about runoff and how spaces are designed to contribute to or reduce runoff.

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Area Dice

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Stories and Perspectives

Area Dice

After-School All-Stars

6 - 12

15 Minutes

Students practice multiplication and visualizing area spaces with this fun math game.

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Arm & Belt Accessories

Arts in Action, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Arm & Belt Accessories

Rediscover Center

3 - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

This is part 3 of the Cardboard Costumes series from reDiscover Center.

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Around the World in 45 Minutes

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Around the World in 45 Minutes

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Each of the world’s continents has distinguishing features and landmarks. Students write clues and then play a game to practice identifying and locating the seven continents.

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Art Exhibit: Animal Pinch Pots

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Art Exhibit: Animal Pinch Pots

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

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Art Head (Team Building) Game

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Art Head (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players