All Activities

Make an Animal Book (Grades K-2)

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

Make an Animal Book (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children draw their favorite animals to create a big book of animals. After describing the features of their favorite animals, students categorize them as pets, farm animals, or wild animals as they organize the contents of their book.

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Weather Patterns

Arts in Action, Digital Voices

Weather Patterns

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

3 Hours

Students learn how sound differs in various areas of the world and how climate and weather have impacted the development of those sounds.

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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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United Kingdom and Ireland Tourism Bureau

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

United Kingdom and Ireland Tourism Bureau

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students create a tourism slideshow presentation based on their research about the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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Simon Says Variation

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Simon Says Variation

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Young children are still developing listening skills and their ability to follow complex instructions. In this activity, children will play a game of Simon Says but with 2-step and 3-step instructions. This will help build confidence in listening and following instructions.

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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.

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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Favorite Animal

Arts in Action, The Natural World

Favorite Animal

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children choose their favorite animal to be the subject of a large informational poster.

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Why Some Democracies Fail

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Why Some Democracies Fail

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Nations and their systems of governments sometimes remain intact for hundreds of years. Yet as history shows, even the nations that appear especially strong and permanent to their citizens, such as Ancient Rome, may fail and be replaced. Democracies are no exception. In this activity, students will study and evaluate examples of democracies that failed to live up to their promise, and they will consider the future of democracy worldwide and in the United States.

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Slideshow: A Day at the Zoo

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Slideshow: A Day at the Zoo

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Making slide presentations can introduce children to the power of computers and their many uses. In this activity, children collaborate with the leader to make a presentation about zoo animals.

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The Cube Game

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

The Cube Game

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students arrange 27 small cubes into pieces that may—or may not—form a large cube. They practice logical reasoning and spatial reasoning skills as they solve this simple but intriguing puzzle.

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The Lord of the Rings

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

The Lord of the Rings

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students delve into the fantasy world of The Lord of the Rings (LotR) trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien. They explore the characters, settings, and themes of the novels and then write a scene that could take place in the LotR world. Students do not need to have read the trilogy to enjoy this activity.

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Functional Fitness Week 7: Day 1

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 7: Day 1

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Start week 7 by learning the skill of the week: Burpees. In this activity, students demonstrate power, endurance, and coordination while practicing burpees, and play a game of Steal the Turkey Bacon. Then, they learn about healthy beverage choices.

This activity is part of the Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness 12-week program. If you are new to the program, visit the Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 1-4 Collection before getting started.

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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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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 5: Steals & Strategy

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

NBA Math Hoops Lesson 5: Steals & Strategy

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students review the “steal rule” and practice identifying incorrect calculations while reinforcing computational accuracy. Then, they work through various gameplay scenarios in teams, discussing different strategies and decisions.

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Paper Sculptures (Grades 3-5)

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Paper Sculptures (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students create different shapes out of paper and glue them together to make a sculpture that represents themselves. As they create, they learn different ways to manipulate paper and to express themselves.

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Find Your Story (Student Reporting Labs)

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Find Your Story (Student Reporting Labs)

PBS

6 - 12

50 Minutes

Students explore new topics and people to develop a compelling news story.

This is activity 7 of 16 in the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Module. Visit the Module to learn more before getting started.

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Where Did You Come From?

Whole Body, Whole Self, The Natural World

Where Did You Come From?

The Nature Conservancy

6 - 8

1 Hour

In this engaging lesson, students explore their connection to food and its origins. Through hands-on activities, they sketch their favorite fruits and vegetables, examine their geographical sources, and create thought-provoking food art to reflect on the impact of locally grown versus shipped produce.

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Chatting Safely Online

Digital Voices, Belonging and Community

Chatting Safely Online

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students evaluate mock conversations that could occur online and recognize strategies for maintaining their safety and dignity.

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S.INQ Invisible Forces: Magnetic Force

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

S.INQ Invisible Forces: Magnetic Force

OregonASK

K - 5

30 Minutes

In this lesson, students test different objects to see if the magnetic force is strong enough to pass through and attract a paper clip.

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Skills for Workers in the Twenty-First Century

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, We The People

Skills for Workers in the Twenty-First Century

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

What skills do workers need to develop for success in the twenty-first century? Students research and synthesize ideas about the working conditions and environment in which they will work in the future.

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The Big Easy: Day 17 Lesson

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

The Big Easy: Day 17 Lesson

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Welcome to Lesson 17 of Jazz at Lincoln Center's module, "The Big Easy"! It's party time! Experience the culmination of creativity as student groups host symbolic parties, providing an opportunity for exploration and discovery amidst vibrant celebrations.

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What Happened to the BlackBerry Phone?

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

What Happened to the BlackBerry Phone?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

The BlackBerry once was a very popular handheld computer, and a predecessor of the modern mobile phone or smartphone. Today, it now stands as an example of a tremendous business failure. In this activity, students analyze the factors that led to BlackBerry’s decline. They explore the consequences of ill-advised business decisions, improvements in technology, and unforeseen changes in the market.

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S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 2

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

S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 2

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn what constellations are and how they work, and how to find them.

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Blogging 101

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Blogging 101

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students learn how to develop their own blog. They begin by discussing what a blog is. Students then form teams to review examples of teen blogs and brainstorm traits that make a blog appealing. They also create a list of and safety tips for bloggers. Next, they watch a video to get advice from a teen blogger, and incorporate that advice into their own lists of tips. Finally, students work together to design a team blog in slideshow software, and each team member writes his or her own blog entry.

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Make It Move! 6: Transportation Prototype Presentations

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

Make It Move! 6: Transportation Prototype Presentations

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students create presentations for their Transportation inventions and showcase their creativity and hard work.

This activity is Part 6 of 6 in the Make it Move! series, and builds off of previous activities:

Make It Move! 1: Transportation Prototype Brainstorm

Make It Move! 2: Transportation Prototype Selection

Make It Move! 3: Transportation Prototype Build

Make It Move! 4: Transportation Prototype Test/Modify

Make It Move! 5: Transportation Prototype Naming

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The Wright Brothers and the Airplane

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

The Wright Brothers and the Airplane

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children learn about the Wright brothers' background and use problem-solving skills to design and create paper airplanes to fly long distances.

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Round Robin Storytelling

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Round Robin Storytelling

Foundations, Inc.

K - 8

30 Minutes

Students create a group story by adding a few lines at a time.

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New Foods

Whole Body, Whole Self, The Natural World

New Foods

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, children work collaboratively to match the names of fruits and vegetables with pictures. Then they talk about fruits and vegetables, building cooperative learning skills, and interest in trying a variety of foods.

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Who Is Telling the Truth? (Grades 3-5)

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Who Is Telling the Truth? (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students try to guess which of the 3 players is telling the truth. This game builds self-awareness by identifying feelings related to honesty and dishonesty. The game also builds speaking and listening skills and helps group members get to know one another.

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Nature Squares

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

Nature Squares

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students develop their scientific inquiry and observational skills as they list all the living and nonliving things in a 1-meter-by-1-meter plot of land.

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What Makes a Strong Online Community? (Grades 9-12)

Digital Voices, Belonging and Community

What Makes a Strong Online Community? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students model an online chat group. They discover that these groups can be successful and enjoyable when group members respect one another.

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Helping People Learn

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Helping People Learn

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children learn that not everyone has the opportunity to go to school and gain an education. They explore the concept that gaining a quality education is a right that everyone should have.

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Windchimes & Mobiles

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Windchimes & Mobiles

Rediscover Center

K - 8

1 Hour

In this activity, students will learn how to make mobiles or windchimes using materials collected from their home or outside in their neighborhood. This is a simple but versatile activity to really liven up your classroom or your home. Get creative with colors or patterns as you see fit!

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Celebrating Culture, Resisting Erasure

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Celebrating Culture, Resisting Erasure

Pulitzer Center

K - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

What is culture, why does it matter, and what is the impact of cultural erasure? This activity explores these questions through text and multimedia exploration, discussion, and art. Students will read excerpts from the picture book Born on the Water that introduce the culture of the people of Ndongo prior to the trans-Atlantic slave trade. As a culminating activity, they will create art expressing aspects of their own cultures.

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The First Cellphone Call

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

The First Cellphone Call

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Welcome to “Building a News Hour” Module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Lab, an opportunity for students to apply and extend their learning from Module 1, “From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Show.” By the end of the module, students, working in groups or independently, will have created their own News Hour. The process begins in this first lesson, where students learn the focus of their stories, the first cellphone call.

This is lesson 1 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

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S.INQ Mechanical Engineering Egg Safe Seat

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

S.INQ Mechanical Engineering Egg Safe Seat

OregonASK

K - 5

1 Hour

Students create a car that can safely transport an egg when it comes in contact with a wall. They learn about mechanical engineering as they use an engineering design process grid to build, test, and modify their designs. This activity can be done in one day or over several days.

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Pre-interviewing (Student Reporting Labs)

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Pre-interviewing (Student Reporting Labs)

PBS

6 - 12

50 Minutes

Pre-interviews help you find the right voices (characters) for your story. In the Find Your Story Lesson, you identified potential people to interview and feature in your story.

Now you will talk to them to get a sense of whether they are indeed the right people and if they will move your story forward. The pre-interview will also help you create a list of interview questions so that you can make the best use of your time, and theirs.

This is activity 11 of 16 in the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Module. Visit the Module to learn more before getting started.

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Half the Conversation

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Half the Conversation

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students write and act out skits to build self-awareness and conflict-resolution skills. First, students work in pairs to write and practice skits about a conflict they might have with a person in their everyday lives, and then they perform the skits for the group. However, the student who is the “star” of the skit delivers only their half of the conversation, with the other half of the conversation not being performed. The whole group then discusses what they learned about themselves and how they resolve conflicts.

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Pollinators Project

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

Pollinators Project

OregonASK

6 - 12

1 Hour 15 Minutes

Students learn how pollination works and how bees are essential for the production of fruits and vegetables. Students will also be presented with a problem and use tools to brainstorm and test potential solutions to fix it.

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Prep, Plant, Bloom! How to Plant a Dahlia Tuber

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

Prep, Plant, Bloom! How to Plant a Dahlia Tuber

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Let’s dig in! After checking for healthy tubers and learning how they work, it's time to plant! This hands-on lesson will teach students how to properly prep and plant their dahlia tubers. From prepping garden beds to placing the tubers at the proper depth, students will experience the joy and responsibility of kickstarting the growing season. They will also learn why placement, spacing, and soil health are essential for producing strong, beautiful blooms.

This activity is 2 of 5 in the "How to Grow Dahlias" module from Farm to Table Kids. Visit the module to view the full set of learning resource and learn more about Part 1 of the module series, "Things to Know Before You Grow."

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Your Olympic Games

Leadership and Teamwork

Your Olympic Games

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students create their own versions of Olympic sports and demonstrate the sports to the group.

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Smoothies and Startups: The Costs of Starting a Business

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

Smoothies and Startups: The Costs of Starting a Business

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

There's a well-known saying: It takes money to make money. Spending money is one of the realities of starting a business. Students will think like new business owners and consider their start-up costs as they develop a business plan.

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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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What is This Advertisement Saying? (Grades 9-12)

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

What is This Advertisement Saying? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

When viewing advertisements online, students should be able to determine the claims that are stated in the ads, and then construct their opinions of the claims. In this activity, students view examples of typical social media advertisements. They choose 2 or 3 ads from the provided web page and restate the claim, if any, made in each ad. Students then state whether they find the ads believable and effective, and explain why.

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How to Cut Back, Dig Up, Divide & Store Dahlia Tubers Part 1: Buried Treasure – Cut Back & Dig Up Dahlia Tubers

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

How to Cut Back, Dig Up, Divide & Store Dahlia Tubers Part 1: Buried Treasure – Cut Back & Dig Up Dahlia Tubers

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Students will learn how and when to cut back dahlia plants after frost and safely dig up the tubers for overwintering. Through observation, they’ll track seasonal indicators and begin hands-on harvesting and data collection to prepare tubers for drying.

This activity is 4 of 5 in the "How to Grow Dahlias" module from Farm to Table Kids. Visit the module to view the full set of learning resources and learn more about Part 1 of the module series, "Things to Know Before You Grow."

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Music and Rhythm (Grades K-2)

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Music and Rhythm (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children use their bodies and pat their hands on the floor in front of them to tap out rhythms. They start with slow two-beat rhythms, then they add a finger snap or a vocal sound and additional beats. They can then tap on other parts of their bodies. The beat gradually becomes more and more complicated, challenging their memories.

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Be an Assignment Editor: Assigning Reporters and Camera Persons

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Be an Assignment Editor: Assigning Reporters and Camera Persons

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Calling all future Assignment Editors! In this activity, students step into the shoes of an Assignment Editor and make crucial decisions about who covers which news story. Join the discussion, share your reasoning, and learn why pairing the right team with a news story is vital to journalism.

This lesson is part of SRL's Be An Assignment Series. This series is also the third 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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Learn About the United States

We The People, Belonging and Community

Learn About the United States

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

The United States is one of the largest countries in the world, as well as one of the most diverse. Its land includes wide plains, hills and mountains, expansive deserts, and dense forests. The land also shapes its people, many of whom are immigrants from other countries of the world. In this activity, students will research and then act out characters from many places in the United States. They will discover the diversity and majesty of their country and its people. They also may glimpse some of the reasons for the divisions that Americans face.

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S.INQ Invisible Forces Magnetic Attraction

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

S.INQ Invisible Forces Magnetic Attraction

OregonASK

K - 5

30 Minutes

In this lesson, students test different objects to see which objects are attracted to the magnet and which objects aren't.

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Traveling from Brazil

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Traveling from Brazil

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn the story behind Bossa Nova through a comic story. They then work with a partner to combine their two favorite songs into a new sound.

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S.INQ Up Weather & Climate

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

S.INQ Up Weather & Climate

OregonASK

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students conduct their own investigations to find out the truth behind climate change; also, they brainstorm ways to preserve Earth with each other.

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Jump and Push Up for Good Health

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

Jump and Push Up for Good Health

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students work in teams to complete a challenge, such as jumping rope, doing jumping jacks, or completing push-ups in timed intervals. Students will reflect on how they're feeling throughout the activity. Students will also learn how to support other group members during this challenge, especially when they are feeling fatigued.

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Mindfulness (Grades 3-5)

Whole Body, Whole Self, Belonging and Community

Mindfulness (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Being mindful involves paying attention to the world outside you and inside you as well. In this activity, students apply various focus strategies as you lead them through slow and steady breathing. Students also are invited to share their observations and experiences.

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Shadow Scenes

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

Shadow Scenes

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Shadow puppets are tools for telling a story. Children will create their own shadow puppets to set up a scene from a familiar story. Will the group be able to guess which story they are viewing?

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Farm to Table 4: Prototype Test & Modify

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

Farm to Table 4: Prototype Test & Modify

OregonASK

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students continue to test their Farm to Table prototypes and improve their designs through a process.

This is part 4 of 6 in a series. Provide students with context by first facilitating the previous activities “Farm to Table 1: Prototype Brainstorm”, “Farm to Table 2: Prototype Selection” and “Farm to Table 3: Prototype Build” Then, go further by facilitating “Farm to Table 5: Prototype Naming”, and “Farm to Table 6: Prototype Presentation

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Designing with Purpose

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Designing with Purpose

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students explore the fascinating world of spatial and visual design as it relates to journalism. They learn how set designers create compelling news station sets, focusing on the importance of visual elements, colors, props, and the arrangement of furniture

This is lesson 18 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

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Model Eardrum Experiment

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

Model Eardrum Experiment

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students make a model eardrum and see how sound travels through air.

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Job Interview

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, Leadership and Teamwork

Job Interview

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

As an entrepreneur, it can be hard to decide who to hire and bring on board for your new business venture. Asking good interview questions can help make this process a little easier. Students will be working in groups to come up with interview questions for their peers. They will then go through the process of interviewing one another.

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Improve Your Community

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Improve Your Community

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students work together to design a service project that fills a need in their community.

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Story, Story, and More Story

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Story, Story, and More Story

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students write a story as a group. First, they use one of three starter paragraphs to begin the story independently. Then, the story is passed from one student to another to build on what was already written. Finally, students reconvene as a group to read and discuss the stories.

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Making a Constellation

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

Making a Constellation

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students craft projectors that display constellations. Learning about what constellations are and what they mean.

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Hot Potato (Grades 3-5)

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Hot Potato (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

This version of the classic game Hot Potato is a fun way for students to quiz one another on various topics. Students pass an object (the potato) and attempt to avoid holding it when the timer goes off.

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Elevator Pitch Practice: Cookie Pitch

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, Stories and Perspectives

Elevator Pitch Practice: Cookie Pitch

Young Entrepreneur Institute

K - 12

30 Minutes

In this activity, students learn about and consider unique product attributes then create and present a pitch about a cookie. The goals are to become more comfortable presenting to a group; start to establish a safe space by practicing constructive feedback with peers; develop or refine presentation skills such as pace, volume, tone, eye contact and confidence.

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You’re the Expert

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

You’re the Expert

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Universities and academic conferences often sponsor panels in which experts discuss their opinions, debate ideas, or propose solutions to problems. In this activity, students will apply their own knowledge to participate in expert panels for the group.

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Make Your Own Chess Pieces

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

Make Your Own Chess Pieces

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Teams collaborate to design and make chess pieces. This activity encourages creative thinking and builds upon design and collaboration skills.

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Book Design (Grades 3-5)

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Book Design (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students look at and discuss art depicting food and then illustrate a foldable book presenting their favorite foods and how to make them.

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Should the Electoral College Be Reformed? (Grades 9-12)

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Should the Electoral College Be Reformed? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

55 Minutes

The Founding Fathers established the electoral college in the Constitution, in part, as a compromise between the election of the president by a vote in Congress and the election of the president by a popular vote of qualified citizens. Every state gets at least 3 electoral votes because a state's number of electors is identical to the total number of its senators and representatives in Congress. Seven states have the minimum 3 electors. Washington, D.C., also has 3 electoral votes because of the 23rd Amendment, which gave the nation's capital as many electors as the state with the fewest electoral votes. California has the most electoral votes with 55. Texas is next with 38. New York and Florida have 29 apiece. The founders were concerned that average Americans would lack enough information about the candidates to make intelligent choices. So informed "electors" would stand in for them. Has the electoral college become obsolete in the age of mass communication and a more educated citizenry? We will look at that question in this lesson.

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Write Postcards From Planets

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

Write Postcards From Planets

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students conduct research about a planet, then use those facts to write a postcard telling of their journey to that planet.

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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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From Bud to Bloom: How to Organically Care For & Harvest Dahlias

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

From Bud to Bloom: How to Organically Care For & Harvest Dahlias

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

1 Hour 20 Minutes

Now that your dahlias are planted and thriving, it’s time to learn how to care for them as they grow—and how to harvest them at their peak! In this hands-on lesson, students will explore supporting healthy dahlia plants through watering, pest monitoring, pinching, and staking. Then they’ll learn when and how to harvest dahlias to enjoy long-lasting, vibrant blooms.

This activity is 3 of 5 in the "How to Grow Dahlias" module from Farm to Table Kids. Visit the module to view the full set of learning resource and learn more about Part 1 of the module series, "Things to Know Before You Grow."

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Bucket Race

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Bucket Race

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, teams compete against each other to carry a bucket of tennis balls from one end of a course to another. This activity builds teamwork and collaboration skills.

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Educational Pathways to Careers in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation

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

Educational Pathways to Careers in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation

After-School All-Stars

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students synthesize what they learned about various types of manufacturing, what kinds of jobs are needed in those sectors of manufacturing, and what types of jobs they might want to pursue.

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Reader’s Theater and Poetry (Grades 3-5)

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Reader’s Theater and Poetry (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students experience ways to dramatize any story and increase their fluency and enjoyment by presenting “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Anderson in a reader's theater format.

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Classic Games

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Classic Games

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

There are classic games that children have played for generations. Children will have an opportunity to play some of these classic games including Captain, May I? (also known as Mother, May I?); Sharks and Minnows; Red Rover; and Red Light, Green Light. They will rotate through 4 game stations, playing a different game at each.

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Learn a New Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Learn a New Game

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students teach one another their favorite board games or card games.

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Make an Animal Book (Grades K-2)

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

Make an Animal Book (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

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Weather Patterns

Arts in Action, Digital Voices

Weather Patterns

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

3 Hours

Students learn how sound differs in various areas of the world and how climate and weather have impacted the development of those sounds.

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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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United Kingdom and Ireland Tourism Bureau

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

United Kingdom and Ireland Tourism Bureau

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students create a tourism slideshow presentation based on their research about the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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Simon Says Variation

Stories and Perspectives, Belonging and Community

Simon Says Variation

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

A News Show Structure: Show Openers

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

A News Show Structure: Show Openers

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Discover Activity

Favorite Animal

Arts in Action, The Natural World

Favorite Animal

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children choose their favorite animal to be the subject of a large informational poster.

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Why Some Democracies Fail

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Why Some Democracies Fail

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Slideshow: A Day at the Zoo

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Slideshow: A Day at the Zoo

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Making slide presentations can introduce children to the power of computers and their many uses. In this activity, children collaborate with the leader to make a presentation about zoo animals.

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The Cube Game

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

The Cube Game

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students arrange 27 small cubes into pieces that may—or may not—form a large cube. They practice logical reasoning and spatial reasoning skills as they solve this simple but intriguing puzzle.

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The Lord of the Rings

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

The Lord of the Rings

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Functional Fitness Week 7: Day 1

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 7: Day 1

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Discover Activity

An Online Quest for Answers

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

An Online Quest for Answers

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

NBA Math Hoops Lesson 5: Steals & Strategy

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

NBA Math Hoops Lesson 5: Steals & Strategy

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Paper Sculptures (Grades 3-5)

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Paper Sculptures (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Find Your Story (Student Reporting Labs)

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Find Your Story (Student Reporting Labs)

PBS

6 - 12

50 Minutes

Students explore new topics and people to develop a compelling news story.

This is activity 7 of 16 in the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Module. Visit the Module to learn more before getting started.

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Where Did You Come From?

Whole Body, Whole Self, The Natural World

Where Did You Come From?

The Nature Conservancy

6 - 8

1 Hour

Discover Activity

Chatting Safely Online

Digital Voices, Belonging and Community

Chatting Safely Online

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students evaluate mock conversations that could occur online and recognize strategies for maintaining their safety and dignity.

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S.INQ Invisible Forces: Magnetic Force

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

S.INQ Invisible Forces: Magnetic Force

OregonASK

K - 5

30 Minutes

In this lesson, students test different objects to see if the magnetic force is strong enough to pass through and attract a paper clip.

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Skills for Workers in the Twenty-First Century

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, We The People

Skills for Workers in the Twenty-First Century

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

The Big Easy: Day 17 Lesson

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

The Big Easy: Day 17 Lesson

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Discover Activity

What Happened to the BlackBerry Phone?

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

What Happened to the BlackBerry Phone?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 2

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

S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 2

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn what constellations are and how they work, and how to find them.

Discover Activity

Blogging 101

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Blogging 101

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Make It Move! 6: Transportation Prototype Presentations

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

Make It Move! 6: Transportation Prototype Presentations

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students create presentations for their Transportation inventions and showcase their creativity and hard work.

This activity is Part 6 of 6 in the Make it Move! series, and builds off of previous activities:

Make It Move! 1: Transportation Prototype Brainstorm

Make It Move! 2: Transportation Prototype Selection

Make It Move! 3: Transportation Prototype Build

Make It Move! 4: Transportation Prototype Test/Modify

Make It Move! 5: Transportation Prototype Naming

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The Wright Brothers and the Airplane

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

The Wright Brothers and the Airplane

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children learn about the Wright brothers' background and use problem-solving skills to design and create paper airplanes to fly long distances.

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Round Robin Storytelling

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Round Robin Storytelling

Foundations, Inc.

K - 8

30 Minutes

Students create a group story by adding a few lines at a time.

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New Foods

Whole Body, Whole Self, The Natural World

New Foods

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Who Is Telling the Truth? (Grades 3-5)

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Who Is Telling the Truth? (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Nature Squares

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

Nature Squares

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students develop their scientific inquiry and observational skills as they list all the living and nonliving things in a 1-meter-by-1-meter plot of land.

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What Makes a Strong Online Community? (Grades 9-12)

Digital Voices, Belonging and Community

What Makes a Strong Online Community? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students model an online chat group. They discover that these groups can be successful and enjoyable when group members respect one another.

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Helping People Learn

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Helping People Learn

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children learn that not everyone has the opportunity to go to school and gain an education. They explore the concept that gaining a quality education is a right that everyone should have.

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Windchimes & Mobiles

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Windchimes & Mobiles

Rediscover Center

K - 8

1 Hour

Discover Activity

Celebrating Culture, Resisting Erasure

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Celebrating Culture, Resisting Erasure

Pulitzer Center

K - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Discover Activity

The First Cellphone Call

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

The First Cellphone Call

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

This is lesson 1 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

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S.INQ Mechanical Engineering Egg Safe Seat

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

S.INQ Mechanical Engineering Egg Safe Seat

OregonASK

K - 5

1 Hour

Discover Activity

Pre-interviewing (Student Reporting Labs)

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Pre-interviewing (Student Reporting Labs)

PBS

6 - 12

50 Minutes

Pre-interviews help you find the right voices (characters) for your story. In the Find Your Story Lesson, you identified potential people to interview and feature in your story.

This is activity 11 of 16 in the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Module. Visit the Module to learn more before getting started.

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Half the Conversation

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Half the Conversation

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Pollinators Project

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

Pollinators Project

OregonASK

6 - 12

1 Hour 15 Minutes

Discover Activity

Prep, Plant, Bloom! How to Plant a Dahlia Tuber

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

Prep, Plant, Bloom! How to Plant a Dahlia Tuber

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Discover Activity

Your Olympic Games

Leadership and Teamwork

Your Olympic Games

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students create their own versions of Olympic sports and demonstrate the sports to the group.

Discover Activity

Smoothies and Startups: The Costs of Starting a Business

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

Smoothies and Startups: The Costs of Starting a Business

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Acrostic Poem Campaign Poster

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Acrostic Poem Campaign Poster

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

What is This Advertisement Saying? (Grades 9-12)

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

What is This Advertisement Saying? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

How to Cut Back, Dig Up, Divide & Store Dahlia Tubers Part 1: Buried Treasure – Cut Back & Dig Up Dahlia Tubers

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

How to Cut Back, Dig Up, Divide & Store Dahlia Tubers Part 1: Buried Treasure – Cut Back & Dig Up Dahlia Tubers

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Discover Activity

Music and Rhythm (Grades K-2)

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Music and Rhythm (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Be an Assignment Editor: Assigning Reporters and Camera Persons

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Be an Assignment Editor: Assigning Reporters and Camera Persons

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Discover Activity

Learn About the United States

We The People, Belonging and Community

Learn About the United States

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

S.INQ Invisible Forces Magnetic Attraction

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

S.INQ Invisible Forces Magnetic Attraction

OregonASK

K - 5

30 Minutes

In this lesson, students test different objects to see which objects are attracted to the magnet and which objects aren't.

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Traveling from Brazil

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Traveling from Brazil

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn the story behind Bossa Nova through a comic story. They then work with a partner to combine their two favorite songs into a new sound.

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S.INQ Up Weather & Climate

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

S.INQ Up Weather & Climate

OregonASK

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students conduct their own investigations to find out the truth behind climate change; also, they brainstorm ways to preserve Earth with each other.

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Jump and Push Up for Good Health

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

Jump and Push Up for Good Health

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Mindfulness (Grades 3-5)

Whole Body, Whole Self, Belonging and Community

Mindfulness (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Shadow Scenes

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

Shadow Scenes

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Shadow puppets are tools for telling a story. Children will create their own shadow puppets to set up a scene from a familiar story. Will the group be able to guess which story they are viewing?

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Farm to Table 4: Prototype Test & Modify

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

Farm to Table 4: Prototype Test & Modify

OregonASK

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students continue to test their Farm to Table prototypes and improve their designs through a process.

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Designing with Purpose

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Designing with Purpose

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

This is lesson 18 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

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Model Eardrum Experiment

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

Model Eardrum Experiment

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students make a model eardrum and see how sound travels through air.

Discover Activity

Job Interview

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, Leadership and Teamwork

Job Interview

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Improve Your Community

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

Improve Your Community

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students work together to design a service project that fills a need in their community.

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Story, Story, and More Story

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Story, Story, and More Story

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Making a Constellation

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

Making a Constellation

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students craft projectors that display constellations. Learning about what constellations are and what they mean.

Discover Activity

Hot Potato (Grades 3-5)

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

Hot Potato (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Elevator Pitch Practice: Cookie Pitch

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, Stories and Perspectives

Elevator Pitch Practice: Cookie Pitch

Young Entrepreneur Institute

K - 12

30 Minutes

Discover Activity

You’re the Expert

Stories and Perspectives, Digital Voices

You’re the Expert

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Make Your Own Chess Pieces

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

Make Your Own Chess Pieces

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Teams collaborate to design and make chess pieces. This activity encourages creative thinking and builds upon design and collaboration skills.

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Book Design (Grades 3-5)

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Book Design (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students look at and discuss art depicting food and then illustrate a foldable book presenting their favorite foods and how to make them.

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Should the Electoral College Be Reformed? (Grades 9-12)

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

Should the Electoral College Be Reformed? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

55 Minutes

Discover Activity

Write Postcards From Planets

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

Write Postcards From Planets

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students conduct research about a planet, then use those facts to write a postcard telling of their journey to that planet.

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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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From Bud to Bloom: How to Organically Care For & Harvest Dahlias

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

From Bud to Bloom: How to Organically Care For & Harvest Dahlias

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

1 Hour 20 Minutes

Discover Activity

Bucket Race

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Bucket Race

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, teams compete against each other to carry a bucket of tennis balls from one end of a course to another. This activity builds teamwork and collaboration skills.

Discover Activity

Educational Pathways to Careers in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation

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

Educational Pathways to Careers in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation

After-School All-Stars

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students synthesize what they learned about various types of manufacturing, what kinds of jobs are needed in those sectors of manufacturing, and what types of jobs they might want to pursue.

Discover Activity

Reader’s Theater and Poetry (Grades 3-5)

Stories and Perspectives, Arts in Action

Reader’s Theater and Poetry (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students experience ways to dramatize any story and increase their fluency and enjoyment by presenting “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Anderson in a reader's theater format.

Discover Activity

Classic Games

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Classic Games

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Discover Activity

Learn a New Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Learn a New Game

Mizzen Education, Inc.