All Activities

Gumdrop Structure Challenge

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

Gumdrop Structure Challenge

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students use gumdrops to design a structure that can hold the weight of a textbook. Students engage in a fun activity, expanding their knowledge and creativity.

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Float, Carry & Roll (Team Building) Game

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Leadership and Teamwork

Float, Carry & Roll (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

30 Minutes

With limited time and supplies, engineer a vessel that can float, carry, and roll your haul from point A to B!

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Communication Pyramids at Work

Leadership and Teamwork, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

Communication Pyramids at Work

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students explore the role of communication in hierarchical businesses. They begin by playing a game of telephone to explore the challenges of communicating in large groups of people. They then learn how hierarchies are used to streamline communication within businesses. Finally, students split into teams to communicate within a simulated business hierarchy.

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What Is the Legislative Branch?

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

What Is the Legislative Branch?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students explore the legislative branch of the U.S. government by distinguishing the 3 branches of government and describing the main purpose of the legislative branch at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Rules of Discussion (Grades 6-8)

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Rules of Discussion (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students work together in teams to come up with rules for discussion and then test out the rules as they discuss a topic that may generate differing opinions.

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Data Breaches and Cybersecurity

Digital Voices, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Data Breaches and Cybersecurity

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore the issues caused by security breaches and online identity theft. In particular, they focus on how e-commerce and other online activities, including the use of social media, expose one’s personal information. Students identify major data security breaches of the past 20 years and then analyze data breaches from a variety of companies. Finally, they use what they have learned to recommend cybersecurity tips for consumers.

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Should You Always Tell the Truth? (Grades 9-12)

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Should You Always Tell the Truth? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students work in groups to discuss examples of lying in daily life. They decide whether or not each lie was the right choice. Then they tally their results and compare them with the results of the other groups.

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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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The Hobbit

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

The Hobbit

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students delve into the fantasy world of The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien. They explore the characters, settings, and themes of the novel and then portray characters or scenes from the story. Students do not need to have read The Hobbit to enjoy this activity.

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Weather, Plants, and Animals

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

Weather, Plants, and Animals

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

Animals have a close relationship with the weather. Animals become accustomed to specific temperatures, plants, prey assortments, and precipitation, and when that changes, living conditions can be difficult, causing the animals to move or, in some cases, perish. As climate changes, we see more animal migrations. With extreme weather conditions occurring more frequently and with greater severity, it’s even more important we are doing our part to build, restore and protect wildlife habitat.

Spring is known as a time of renewal. Most places around the nation are seeing warmer temperatures, more rainfall, new plant growth, and a greater abundance of food for animals to enjoy as they prepare to mate and give birth to the next generation. The focus of this activity will be on springtime characteristics and observations of nature in spring.

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Guess My Secret Word

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Guess My Secret Word

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this fun activity, students will apply language and communication skills to trick one another into saying their secret words. The activity builds language and vocabulary skills as students get to know one another.

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Making Comics Part 1: Characters and Setting

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Making Comics Part 1: Characters and Setting

OregonASK

3 - 12

30 Minutes

This simple and fun comics activity is about creating a comic book character and the world that they live in.

This activity is part 1 of 7 in a series. Go further by facilitating the Making Comics Part 2 and the following activities.

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What is Causing the Current Climate Change? - Part 1

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

What is Causing the Current Climate Change? - Part 1

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Students conduct a short literature review to determine the leading cause of the current Climate Change.

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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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Call to Service (Grades 9-12)

Belonging and Community, We The People

Call to Service (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students research and create a slideshow presentation about a service project that they think is worthy of their efforts in a future afterschool session. The group then votes on which project to take on in a future session.

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Grocery List (Team Building) Game

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Grocery List (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

20 Minutes

With limited time, test your memory by remembering long lists of groceries without being able to write anything down.

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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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Perspective on Energy

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Perspective on Energy

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

We often hear contradicting or conflicting perspectives about “clean” or “dirty” energy sources. Students review the most common forms of energy and read perspectives about how these energy sources impact the environment. They evaluate the sources to help them determine which are reliable and trustworthy and which share misleading or false information.

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Roundtable Review

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Roundtable Review

After-School All-Stars

6 - 12

5 Minutes

Use this creative way to get students ready to learn by reviewing previous lessons. Students help each other remember the highlights of past lessons and be ready to move on to new information.

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Plan a Business

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

Plan a Business

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students work in small groups to propose a new business that they could open in their community and write a social media marketing plan for it. This activity builds critical-thinking and collaboration skills.

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Give One, Get One (Grades 9-12)

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Give One, Get One (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students read and interpret a poem. They record their thoughts and ideas about the poem and then share ideas for writing a poem of their own during a “Give one, Get one” group activity. Students will discover that poetry can take on many forms and present a variety of subjects, all depending on the mindset, imagination, and writing skills of the author.

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Invasive Species Management Poster

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

Invasive Species Management Poster

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

1 Hour 15 Minutes

Using their research and data from the previous lessons, in this module, students will put together a proposal for how to manage invasive species in their region. This lesson will strengthen their team building, research, and presentation skills all which are necessary to foster community advocacy towards a more environmentally conscious future.

This is activity 5 of 5 in the "Invasive Species" module from City Parks Foundation.

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Mystery Box

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

Mystery Box

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students use their powers of observation to make educated guesses about the contents of closed shoeboxes. This activity builds observational and scientific inquiry skills.

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Write a Children’s Story

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Write a Children’s Story

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students work in small groups to write and illustrate a children’s story. Students will also collaborate to review their peers’ work and then share their feedback in groups.

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Stare, But Don't Pair (Team Building) Game

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Stare, But Don't Pair (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

10 Minutes

This activity is literally "out of sight"! Be careful of who you stare at, it will get you removed from the game!

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Loose Parts

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Loose Parts

Rediscover Center

K - 5

25 Minutes

In this activity, students will explore a variety of Loose Parts, sort them into different categories, and lay them out to make a self-portrait. Loose Parts consists of a collection of different easy and free to collect household and outdoor materials.

There are two modes of this activity: a Sorting Activity and a Self Portrait Activity.

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Is This Brand Socially Responsible?

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, We The People

Is This Brand Socially Responsible?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students explore the concept of corporate social responsibility and greenwashing. They work in small groups to research a company’s social responsibility practices. Then, they create an advertisement for the company’s product, based on their research. When they finish, they share their completed ad with the group and discuss ways in which companies can become more socially responsible.

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Draw Three

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

Draw Three

VentureLab

K - 2

25 Minutes

Students become entrepreneurs as they draw three objects from a hat and transform them into a new product.

This activity was designed as Part 5 of 5 in a series created by VentureLab. Check out the "Intro to Entrepreneurship" lesson to see more.

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Bicycle 2.0

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

Bicycle 2.0

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

All of us are familiar with bicycles, and many of us enjoy riding them. What if we could make that experience even better? In today’s activity, students create new designs for bicycles to make them more convenient or useful for transportation.

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Does That Fit?

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

Does That Fit?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children practice spatial reasoning skills as they predict which objects will fit through various holes. They test their predictions and reach conclusions about 2-dimensional shapes and 3-dimensional spaces.

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High Five!

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

High Five!

After-School All-Stars

K - 8

5 Minutes

Build connection and energy by getting students to affirm and acknowledge each other's contributions.

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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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Measuring Earthquakes

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

Measuring Earthquakes

California Academy of Sciences

3 - 8

35 Minutes

Students make their own seismograph and learn how scientists measure earthquake intensity.

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Youth Climate Leaders

We The People, The Natural World

Youth Climate Leaders

PBS

6 - 12

50 Minutes

Young people are changing the conversation around climate change. Over past few years, youth movements have made global headlines and gotten the attention of political leaders.

Scientists warn that without major, rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the world faces crises including food shortages, extreme weather, wildfires, and a mass die-off of coral reefs as early as 2040. While the effects of man-made warming are already being felt, the most serious impact would be experienced by today’s youth and future generations.

In August 2018, 15-year-old Swedish teen Greta Thunberg began striking from school. She sat outside her country’s parliament with a sign that read, “School strike for climate.”

The images went viral--sparking student strikes around the world, with many young people joining the #FridaysforFuture movement. Thunberg recently spent two weeks taking a sailboat from Europe to the U.S. to attend an upcoming United Nations climate summit in New York City. Her journey was meant to draw attention to the greenhouse gas impact of air travel. The UN hosted a Youth Climate Summit, calling it, “a platform for young leaders who are driving climate action to showcase their solutions at the United Nations, and to meaningfully engage with decision-makers on the defining issue of our time.”

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Schedule an International Meeting

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

Schedule an International Meeting

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students explore the challenges and benefits of online meetings between participants located all over the world. In the process, they learn about time zones and practice applying them, and they explore translation software.

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Two Truths and a Lie

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Two Truths and a Lie

Foundations, Inc.

6 - 12

10 Minutes

Participants bring a wealth of experience and fun to the class in this fun icebreaker.

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My Favorite Number

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

My Favorite Number

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Almost every person has a favorite number. Maybe it is their birthday or their favorite sports player’s number, but either way it is a number that they use often in their life. Children will be creating posters that tell others about their favorite numbers in creative ways while also incorporating addition and subtraction facts.

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Paper Sculptures (Grades K-2)

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Paper Sculptures (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children create different shapes out of paper and glue or tape them together to make a sculpture. As they create, they learn different ways to manipulate paper and discuss how colors and shapes can affect feelings and even represent the people in their lives.

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Current Issues Debate

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Current Issues Debate

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Teach research and debate skills with this activity where students debate topics that are appropriate for and of interest to high school students.

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Paper Train

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

Paper Train

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children cut simple geometric shapes from construction paper and join them together to represent the locomotive and other cars of a train. Then the teacher joins the cars together to make a train.

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Ecosystem Services

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

Ecosystem Services

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

1 Hour

This activity will introduce students to the concept of ecosystem services. Students will discuss each of the four ecosystem services and spend time researching how each of these ecosystem services supports our wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. This activity will culminate with a poster design project where students will consider examples of ecosystem services within their communities.

This is activity 1 of 3 in the "Urban Forests" module from City Parks Foundation.

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Super ME! Part 2

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Super ME! Part 2

OregonASK

K - 5

1 Hour

Students continue to work on and complete their Super ME! pop-up books and share their hard work with each other.

This activity is part 5 of a 5 part activity series: A Hero Among Heroes, The Hero Inside, My Talents, Interests, and Strengths, Super ME Part 1, and Super ME Part 2

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Weather and Climate

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

Weather and Climate

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

In this activity, we focus on weather and climate. Children commonly misinterpret these words as interchangeable terms. These terms, while related, are different.

Weather is what we experience on a daily basis. It helps us decide what we should wear the next day or bring on an upcoming getaway next week. Weather is a prediction based on various data collected in multiple ways, from ground stations to radars. Weather maps are created to help us understand what to expect based on meteorologists’ evidence (people who study weather).

On the other hand, the climate allows us to see long-term patterns in weather data collected over time — a long period of time. A long time concerning climate is a minimum of thirty years. Climate can tell us many things, from seasonal information and planting zones to increases in global temperatures or carbon dioxide.

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What is that Tone

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

What is that Tone

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Uncover the Power of Vocal Tone! In this engaging lesson, students delve into the fascinating world of vocal communication. They learn to alter their vocal tone to convey a specific meaning.

This is lesson 15 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

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Let’s Plan a Presentation!

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Let’s Plan a Presentation!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students learn steps to follow when planning a presentation, and then they practice those steps with partners. This activity builds organizational skills as well as skills in collaboration, speaking, and listening.

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Chip Hunt (Team Building) Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Chip Hunt (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

K - 12

15 Minutes

Hide and hunt colored poker chips in this highly active game as the clock ticks away!

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Building an Interview Set A

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Building an Interview Set A

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students bring their interviews to life through puppets and miniature sets. They begin by building puppets to represent the interviewer and interviewee. This lesson, the first of three, provides time for students to build the sets designed in Lesson 20.

This is lesson 24 of PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' second module, Building a News Hour.

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S.INQ Sound Telephones Part 2

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

S.INQ Sound Telephones Part 2

OregonASK

K - 5

45 Minutes

Students investigate which simple telephone device makes our voices the loudest when they travel from one person to another. Students explore and test various materials to act as the earpiece of the phone, amplifying the vibration of sound.

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School Time Debate

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

School Time Debate

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Does your school start classes too early, too late, or at the ideal time? In this activity, students will participate in a debate of this question. They will identify facts in support of their arguments, respond to critiques and questions, and if possible, agree on a resolution.

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Design Your Garden, Define Your Season: How to Draw Your Garden Layout

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

Design Your Garden, Define Your Season: How to Draw Your Garden Layout

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

1 Hour 25 Minutes

In this foundational garden planning lesson, students will explore the art and science of designing a functional and beautiful garden layout. First, they will create a “Garden Vision Board Classroom Collage” to spark their imagination. Then, they will draw their own garden layouts based on real dimensions and plant spacing. Students will begin their growing season with creativity, purpose, and intention.

This activity is 4 of 4 in the "Things to Know Before You Grow" module from Farm to Table Kids. Visit the module to view the full set of learning resource and learn more about Part 2 of the module series, "How to Grow Dahlias."

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Sensational Seaweed

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

Sensational Seaweed

California Academy of Sciences

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn the parts of algae, compare them to land plants, and rotate through exploration stations to investigate seaweed close up with their different senses.

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Quote Match (Grades 6-8)

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Quote Match (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students find quotes from popular middle school literature and then pool their quotes to play and compete in a quote matching game. This activity may inspire students to read new books.

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This is Me: Online Profiles

Digital Voices, Belonging and Community

This is Me: Online Profiles

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students in this age range may just be discovering social media websites, as well as both the benefits and drawbacks of social media. In this activity, done entirely offline, students complete a simple profile for themselves. The group tries to match the profile to its owner.

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Stop the Show (Grades 9-12)

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Stop the Show (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Small groups of actors plan scenarios that have concrete starting points and a conflict, obstacle, or problem the characters have to solve. At certain points, the teacher stops the scene and asks the audience to vote on the next thing that will happen or on a certain character's next response or action. The audience becomes a kind of writer’s room, in which actors are asked to try out different ideas as they perform.

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Interview Skills

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, Stories and Perspectives

Interview Skills

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students practice being interviewed for a job as well as evaluating job applicants. This activity builds interviewing skills and provides practice in speaking and listening.

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Two Truths and a Lie (Grades 9-12)

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Two Truths and a Lie (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this game, called Two Truths and a Lie, students read statements about one another and then try to distinguish the facts from the falsehoods. This classic icebreaker game helps build a cohesive group.

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Networking on LinkedIn

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, We The People

Networking on LinkedIn

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students discover the use of the website LinkedIn for career and business networking. As a group, they model the interactions on the website among employers and job-seekers.

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Idea Journals and the Entrepreneur Song

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Idea Journals and the Entrepreneur Song

VentureLab

K - 2

15 Minutes

Deepen students' understanding of themselves as entrepreneurs by creating Idea Journals, where they can freely express themselves and jot down thoughts, questions, and drawings as they collect ideas for changing the world. After exploring their Idea Journals, students will listen to and practice singing the Entrepreneur song, which reviews and emphasizes key points about the entrepreneurial mindset.

This activity was designed as Part 2 of 5 in a series created by VentureLab. Check out the "Intro to Entrepreneurship" lesson to see more.

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Word Hunt (Grades K-2)

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Word Hunt (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

In this game, children search for words hidden around the schoolyard. When time is up, children work together to combine their words into meaningful sentences. This game builds collaborative learning and literacy skills.

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Bats

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

Bats

National Wildlife Federation

3 - 8

50 Minutes

Most of the world’s bats eat insects, and in areas with cold winters, that is all they eat. Many tropical bats eat fruit and nectar, and a few are carnivores that eat other animals, including rats and mice, small birds, frogs, lizards, or even fish. Only three out of more than 1,000 species drink blood.

Most experienced bat scientists can guess what a bat eats by looking closely at its adaptations. Each species of bat is adapted for the food it eats. Some bats specialize in eating just one or a few kinds of food, but others are generalists who eat various foods. Special adaptations, such as wings, feet, eyes, nose structure, and mouth structure, allow bats to find and eat certain kinds of food with little or no competition from other species. This is very successful as long as their unique food source is abundant, but such specialization is risky because the kinds of prey, fruit, flowers a bat eats might die out, leaving the bat to starve. Animals that eat various foods can switch types if one disappears, but they cannot compete well with specialized animals for any one food.

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What Walked?

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

What Walked?

Foundations, Inc.

K - 12

30 Minutes

Kids enjoy challenging themselves, and testing their memory is one way for them to do this. Build recall and observation abilities to help kids succeed in school and beyond! Connecting a memory activity to a new topic or skill is a great way to introduce a new subject area and make this area meaningful to the student experience.

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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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The Bees Knees

Arts in Action, Leadership and Teamwork

The Bees Knees

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn four basic Charleston steps through an instructional video. Then as a group, students add their own twist on this classic dance.

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Improvise, Write, and Perform Scenes

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Improvise, Write, and Perform Scenes

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

1 Hour

In small groups, students will plan, rehearse, and act out a story, using pantomime. Other students will guess where the performers are and what they are doing.

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Slot Construction Animals

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Slot Construction Animals

Rediscover Center

K - 8

1 Hour

In this activity, students will use a cardboard construction technique called Slot Construction to make model animals. This technique allows them to build almost instantly without any glue or adhesives so they can explore how to make fun sculptures without always using reinforcements.

This is part 2 of 2 in the Slot Construction Activities by reDiscover Center.

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Recycling

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

Recycling

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students discuss the 3R's: reducing, reusing, and recycling and evaluate the programs in their homes, school, and community.

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Scientific Sketching Practice

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

Scientific Sketching Practice

California Academy of Sciences

3 - 12

45 Minutes

Conducting science involves both careful observation and drawing what you see. Most students won’t know where to start if you ask them to sketch a crayfish, a beaker, or even a rock. Lay the foundation for sketching by explicitly teaching drawing techniques so students can build the confidence and skills they need to sketch during science investigations.

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Ready, Set, Goals! (Grades 3-5)

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Ready, Set, Goals! (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Setting goals is an important part of growing as a person. In today's activity, students set goals in 3 different areas of their lives: school, family, and self.

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The Power of Persuasion

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

The Power of Persuasion

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

The ability to persuade someone to do or believe something is a powerful skill. Students will give a speech trying to persuade others about a topic of their choice.

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Grouping Day

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

Grouping Day

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children work in groups to classify two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects according to similarities they identify.

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Socratic Seminar

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Socratic Seminar

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students will have the opportunity to read an article and discuss it with their peers in a Socratic Seminar. Then, they will evaluate the effectiveness of Socratic Seminars.

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Build Like a Musician

Arts in Action, Digital Voices

Build Like a Musician

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

2 Hours

Students learn the basic elements of rhythm. They arrange and rearrange the basic elements to explore various ways to create movement in music. Students will also layer basic patterns to create complex rhythms, mimicking the sounds of jazz.

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Measurement Jigsaw (Grades 6-8)

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

Measurement Jigsaw (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students explore measuring tools and units of measurements in a fun game. In groups of 3, students see if they can match an object with a given object and measuring tool.

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Jobs in My Community

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, Leadership and Teamwork

Jobs in My Community

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, children learn how different jobs help fill different needs in the community. Children randomly choose 1 job and 1 need, and then walk around the room in search of the child with the job that can help them.

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What is Lift?

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

What is Lift?

OregonASK

K - 5

30 Minutes

Students explore and learn about lift and see how it affects aircraft.

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Gumdrop Structure Challenge

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

Gumdrop Structure Challenge

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students use gumdrops to design a structure that can hold the weight of a textbook. Students engage in a fun activity, expanding their knowledge and creativity.

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Float, Carry & Roll (Team Building) Game

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Leadership and Teamwork

Float, Carry & Roll (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

30 Minutes

With limited time and supplies, engineer a vessel that can float, carry, and roll your haul from point A to B!

Discover Activity

Communication Pyramids at Work

Leadership and Teamwork, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

Communication Pyramids at Work

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

What Is the Legislative Branch?

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

What Is the Legislative Branch?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Rules of Discussion (Grades 6-8)

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Rules of Discussion (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students work together in teams to come up with rules for discussion and then test out the rules as they discuss a topic that may generate differing opinions.

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Data Breaches and Cybersecurity

Digital Voices, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

Data Breaches and Cybersecurity

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Should You Always Tell the Truth? (Grades 9-12)

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Should You Always Tell the Truth? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

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.

Discover Activity

The Hobbit

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

The Hobbit

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Weather, Plants, and Animals

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

Weather, Plants, and Animals

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

Discover Activity

Guess My Secret Word

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Guess My Secret Word

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Making Comics Part 1: Characters and Setting

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Making Comics Part 1: Characters and Setting

OregonASK

3 - 12

30 Minutes

This simple and fun comics activity is about creating a comic book character and the world that they live in.

This activity is part 1 of 7 in a series. Go further by facilitating the Making Comics Part 2 and the following activities.

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What is Causing the Current Climate Change? - Part 1

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

What is Causing the Current Climate Change? - Part 1

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Students conduct a short literature review to determine the leading cause of the current Climate Change.

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

Discover Activity

Call to Service (Grades 9-12)

Belonging and Community, We The People

Call to Service (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Grocery List (Team Building) Game

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Grocery List (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

20 Minutes

With limited time, test your memory by remembering long lists of groceries without being able to write anything down.

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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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Perspective on Energy

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Perspective on Energy

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Roundtable Review

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Roundtable Review

After-School All-Stars

6 - 12

5 Minutes

Use this creative way to get students ready to learn by reviewing previous lessons. Students help each other remember the highlights of past lessons and be ready to move on to new information.

Discover Activity

Plan a Business

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

Plan a Business

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Give One, Get One (Grades 9-12)

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Give One, Get One (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Invasive Species Management Poster

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

Invasive Species Management Poster

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

1 Hour 15 Minutes

This is activity 5 of 5 in the "Invasive Species" module from City Parks Foundation.

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Mystery Box

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

Mystery Box

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students use their powers of observation to make educated guesses about the contents of closed shoeboxes. This activity builds observational and scientific inquiry skills.

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Write a Children’s Story

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Write a Children’s Story

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students work in small groups to write and illustrate a children’s story. Students will also collaborate to review their peers’ work and then share their feedback in groups.

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Stare, But Don't Pair (Team Building) Game

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Stare, But Don't Pair (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

10 Minutes

This activity is literally "out of sight"! Be careful of who you stare at, it will get you removed from the game!

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Loose Parts

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Loose Parts

Rediscover Center

K - 5

25 Minutes

There are two modes of this activity: a Sorting Activity and a Self Portrait Activity.

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Is This Brand Socially Responsible?

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, We The People

Is This Brand Socially Responsible?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Draw Three

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

Draw Three

VentureLab

K - 2

25 Minutes

Students become entrepreneurs as they draw three objects from a hat and transform them into a new product.

This activity was designed as Part 5 of 5 in a series created by VentureLab. Check out the "Intro to Entrepreneurship" lesson to see more.

Discover Activity

Bicycle 2.0

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

Bicycle 2.0

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Does That Fit?

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

Does That Fit?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

High Five!

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

High Five!

After-School All-Stars

K - 8

5 Minutes

Build connection and energy by getting students to affirm and acknowledge each other's contributions.

Discover Activity

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.

Discover Activity

Measuring Earthquakes

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

Measuring Earthquakes

California Academy of Sciences

3 - 8

35 Minutes

Students make their own seismograph and learn how scientists measure earthquake intensity.

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Youth Climate Leaders

We The People, The Natural World

Youth Climate Leaders

PBS

6 - 12

50 Minutes

Young people are changing the conversation around climate change. Over past few years, youth movements have made global headlines and gotten the attention of political leaders.

In August 2018, 15-year-old Swedish teen Greta Thunberg began striking from school. She sat outside her country’s parliament with a sign that read, “School strike for climate.”

Discover Activity

Schedule an International Meeting

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

Schedule an International Meeting

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Two Truths and a Lie

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Two Truths and a Lie

Foundations, Inc.

6 - 12

10 Minutes

Participants bring a wealth of experience and fun to the class in this fun icebreaker.

Discover Activity

My Favorite Number

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

My Favorite Number

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Paper Sculptures (Grades K-2)

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Paper Sculptures (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Current Issues Debate

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Current Issues Debate

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Teach research and debate skills with this activity where students debate topics that are appropriate for and of interest to high school students.

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Paper Train

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

Paper Train

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children cut simple geometric shapes from construction paper and join them together to represent the locomotive and other cars of a train. Then the teacher joins the cars together to make a train.

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Ecosystem Services

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

Ecosystem Services

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

1 Hour

This is activity 1 of 3 in the "Urban Forests" module from City Parks Foundation.

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Super ME! Part 2

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Super ME! Part 2

OregonASK

K - 5

1 Hour

Students continue to work on and complete their Super ME! pop-up books and share their hard work with each other.

This activity is part 5 of a 5 part activity series: A Hero Among Heroes, The Hero Inside, My Talents, Interests, and Strengths, Super ME Part 1, and Super ME Part 2

Discover Activity

Weather and Climate

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

Weather and Climate

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

In this activity, we focus on weather and climate. Children commonly misinterpret these words as interchangeable terms. These terms, while related, are different.

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What is that Tone

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

What is that Tone

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Uncover the Power of Vocal Tone! In this engaging lesson, students delve into the fascinating world of vocal communication. They learn to alter their vocal tone to convey a specific meaning.

This is lesson 15 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

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Let’s Plan a Presentation!

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Let’s Plan a Presentation!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Chip Hunt (Team Building) Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Chip Hunt (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

K - 12

15 Minutes

Hide and hunt colored poker chips in this highly active game as the clock ticks away!

Discover Activity

Building an Interview Set A

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Building an Interview Set A

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

This is lesson 24 of PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' second module, Building a News Hour.

Discover Activity

S.INQ Sound Telephones Part 2

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

S.INQ Sound Telephones Part 2

OregonASK

K - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

School Time Debate

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

School Time Debate

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Design Your Garden, Define Your Season: How to Draw Your Garden Layout

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

Design Your Garden, Define Your Season: How to Draw Your Garden Layout

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

1 Hour 25 Minutes

Discover Activity

Sensational Seaweed

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

Sensational Seaweed

California Academy of Sciences

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn the parts of algae, compare them to land plants, and rotate through exploration stations to investigate seaweed close up with their different senses.

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Quote Match (Grades 6-8)

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Quote Match (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students find quotes from popular middle school literature and then pool their quotes to play and compete in a quote matching game. This activity may inspire students to read new books.

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This is Me: Online Profiles

Digital Voices, Belonging and Community

This is Me: Online Profiles

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Stop the Show (Grades 9-12)

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Stop the Show (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Interview Skills

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, Stories and Perspectives

Interview Skills

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students practice being interviewed for a job as well as evaluating job applicants. This activity builds interviewing skills and provides practice in speaking and listening.

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Two Truths and a Lie (Grades 9-12)

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Two Truths and a Lie (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Networking on LinkedIn

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, We The People

Networking on LinkedIn

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students discover the use of the website LinkedIn for career and business networking. As a group, they model the interactions on the website among employers and job-seekers.

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Idea Journals and the Entrepreneur Song

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Idea Journals and the Entrepreneur Song

VentureLab

K - 2

15 Minutes

This activity was designed as Part 2 of 5 in a series created by VentureLab. Check out the "Intro to Entrepreneurship" lesson to see more.

Discover Activity

Word Hunt (Grades K-2)

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Word Hunt (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Bats

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

Bats

National Wildlife Federation

3 - 8

50 Minutes

Discover Activity

What Walked?

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

What Walked?

Foundations, Inc.

K - 12

30 Minutes

Discover Activity

Alphabet Book

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Alphabet Book

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

The Bees Knees

Arts in Action, Leadership and Teamwork

The Bees Knees

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn four basic Charleston steps through an instructional video. Then as a group, students add their own twist on this classic dance.

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Improvise, Write, and Perform Scenes

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Improvise, Write, and Perform Scenes

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

1 Hour

In small groups, students will plan, rehearse, and act out a story, using pantomime. Other students will guess where the performers are and what they are doing.

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Slot Construction Animals

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Slot Construction Animals

Rediscover Center

K - 8

1 Hour

This is part 2 of 2 in the Slot Construction Activities by reDiscover Center.

Discover Activity

Recycling

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

Recycling

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students discuss the 3R's: reducing, reusing, and recycling and evaluate the programs in their homes, school, and community.

Discover Activity

Scientific Sketching Practice

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

Scientific Sketching Practice

California Academy of Sciences

3 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Ready, Set, Goals! (Grades 3-5)

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Ready, Set, Goals! (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Setting goals is an important part of growing as a person. In today's activity, students set goals in 3 different areas of their lives: school, family, and self.

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The Power of Persuasion

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

The Power of Persuasion

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

The ability to persuade someone to do or believe something is a powerful skill. Students will give a speech trying to persuade others about a topic of their choice.

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Grouping Day

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

Grouping Day

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children work in groups to classify two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects according to similarities they identify.

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Socratic Seminar

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Socratic Seminar

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students will have the opportunity to read an article and discuss it with their peers in a Socratic Seminar. Then, they will evaluate the effectiveness of Socratic Seminars.

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Build Like a Musician

Arts in Action, Digital Voices

Build Like a Musician

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

2 Hours

Discover Activity

Measurement Jigsaw (Grades 6-8)

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

Measurement Jigsaw (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students explore measuring tools and units of measurements in a fun game. In groups of 3, students see if they can match an object with a given object and measuring tool.

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Jobs in My Community

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, Leadership and Teamwork

Jobs in My Community

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

What is Lift?

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

What is Lift?

OregonASK