All Activities

Delivering a Persuasive Argument (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 9 - 12

Delivering a Persuasive Argument (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students work in pairs to create a short, persuasive piece, which they share with the whole group. This activity provides practice in persuasion, logic, and teambuilding and builds speaking and listening skills.

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Delivering a Persuasive Argument (Grades 9-12)Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

We Can Help the Planet!

Nature and Wildlife, Arts

Grades K - 2

We Can Help the Planet!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children learn about ways they can help the planet by listening to a teacher read a picture book on the subject, then creating posters to illustrate what they learned.

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We Can Help the Planet!Nature and Wildlife, Arts

45 Minutes•Grades K - 2

Clay Slab Construction Faces

Arts, Literacy

Grades K - 8

Clay Slab Construction Faces

OregonASK

K - 8

1 Hour

Students sculpt clay faces using a simple slab technique and air-dry clay.

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Clay Slab Construction FacesArts, Literacy

1 Hour•Grades K - 8

Heavy Lifting

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 3 - 8

Heavy Lifting

NASA

3 - 8

45 Minutes

Students construct balloon-powered rockets to launch the greatest payload possible to the classroom ceiling.

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Heavy LiftingSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 8

Project Funway (Team Building) Games

Arts, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 3 - 12

Video

Project Funway (Team Building) Games

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

30 Minutes

Using toilet paper, tape, streamer, and cups, become a fashion icon and strut your stuff down the catwalk!

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Video

Project Funway (Team Building) GamesArts, Leadership and Teamwork

30 Minutes•Grades 3 - 12

Making Rock Candy

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 3 - 5

Making Rock Candy

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students work together to make a supersaturated solution that solidifies over time into rock candy. This activity builds understanding of solutions, saturation, and supersaturation.

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Making Rock CandySTEM, Nature and Wildlife

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Let’s Learn About California

History and Society, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

Let’s Learn About California

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students work in small groups to research 1 aspect of California and then create a poster and give a presentation about what they learned.

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Let’s Learn About CaliforniaHistory and Society, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Our World Worldwide Day of Play: Test and Refine

STEM, Arts

Grades 3 - 5

Our World Worldwide Day of Play: Test and Refine

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

1 Hour

Youth collaborate as they support one another to develop the most fun, most exciting games for the Worldwide Day of Play. Youth test their designs as both Player and Observer, receive feedback and refine their games in anticipation of the big reveal.

This is activity 11 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

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Our World Worldwide Day of Play: Test and RefineSTEM, Arts

1 Hour•Grades 3 - 5

The Importance of Black American Media

History and Society, Digital Media and Communications

Grades K - 8

The Importance of Black American Media

Pulitzer Center

K - 8

2 Hours

Since the 19th century, Black Americans have created newspapers, magazines, and other media outlets that entertain, unify, and uplift the race. In this activity, students will be introduced to this tradition as they discuss the importance of stories and media, learn about the functions of the Black American media, and explore contemporary examples of Black media.

In the first part of this two-part activity, students will learn about the history of the Black press and contemporary Black American media. During the second part, students will complete a research project in which they learn and share about Black media outlets past and present.

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The Importance of Black American MediaHistory and Society, Digital Media and Communications

2 Hours•Grades K - 8

How Has Technology Changed the Way Businesses Work?

Career and Future Readiness, History and Society

Grades 6 - 8

How Has Technology Changed the Way Businesses Work?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Technology has brought numerous innovations into the business world in general and the automotive industry in particular. Invariably, however, negative consequences have accompanied these advancements, often impacting those who provide the labor and consumer power within markets. Students discuss the complex dynamic that exists between technology and business and explore how these two entities can affect people’s lives.

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How Has Technology Changed the Way Businesses Work?Career and Future Readiness, History and Society

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Uncover the Secret

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

Uncover the Secret

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this interactive session, students are divided into Secret Keepers and Interviewers, each with a unique role. Secret Keepers will hold mysterious secrets while Interviewers will try to unveil them through strategic questioning, body language, and vocal tone.

This is lesson 17 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

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Uncover the SecretDigital Media and Communications, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Don't Go (Team Building) Game

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 3 - 12

Video

Don't Go (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

10 Minutes

Using only opposite directions from your parter, quickly navigate a maze with your eyes closed!

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Video

Don't Go (Team Building) GameSocial and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

10 Minutes•Grades 3 - 12

What is Green Infrastructure?

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 9 - 12

What is Green Infrastructure?

The Nature Conservancy

9 - 12

1 Hour

Youth explore the concept of green infrastructure and its innovative solutions for sustainable water management in urban areas.

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What is Green Infrastructure?STEM, Nature and Wildlife

1 Hour•Grades 9 - 12

Signs of Winter

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades K - 5

Signs of Winter

National Wildlife Federation

K - 5

50 Minutes

Seasons change throughout the year because of the Earth’s tilt. Earth sits on an invisible access, and as it revolves around the sun, the amount of sunlight we receive in the United States changes. In winter, the U.S. gets less sunlight, and therefore we see cooler temperatures and changes in precipitation, animal behavior, and plants, shrubs, and trees. Signs of winter include:

● most grasses are brown—lying dormant for the winter to conserve water and nutrients

● frozen ponds/streams

● cozy squirrel nests

● trees with no leaves

● buds on trees/shrubs that will become

● new leaves or flowers in the spring

● temperatures are cooler/colder; people may be wearing hats and coats

● birds with fluffed up feathers

● dogs with thicker layers of fur

● snow

● holly bush with red berries

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Signs of WinterNature and Wildlife, STEM

50 Minutes•Grades K - 5

Clay Pinch Pot

Arts, Literacy

Grades K - 5

Clay Pinch Pot

OregonASK

K - 5

1 Hour

Students learn how to sculpt clay into Pinch Pots. Pinch Pots have a multi purposes and students find out what those are.

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Clay Pinch PotArts, Literacy

1 Hour•Grades K - 5

Halloween

Literacy, Arts

Grades K - 2

Halloween

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children listen to a Halloween-themed book, then make Halloween trick-or-treat bags.

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HalloweenLiteracy, Arts

45 Minutes•Grades K - 2

Recording an Interview Practice

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

Recording an Interview Practice

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Introduction:

Action! It’s time to start rehearsals. In this lesson, students learn how to operate a recording device as they rehearse their interviews.

This is lesson 28 of PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' second module, Building a News Hour.

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Recording an Interview PracticeDigital Media and Communications, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Word Box

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 12

Word Box

After-School All-Stars

6 - 12

5 Minutes

This quick mini word game gets students ready to learn by having some fun together.

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Word BoxLiteracy, Digital Media and Communications

5 Minutes•Grades 6 - 12

Too Early for School?

Social and Emotional Awareness, History and Society

Grades 6 - 8

Too Early for School?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students debate whether their school starts too early, citing specific reasons why the school’s start time has a positive or negative effect. They also apply what they discussed to write letters to their teachers or school administrators, with the goal of promoting their ideas and suggestions.

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Too Early for School?Social and Emotional Awareness, History and Society

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Equation Assembly Line

STEM, Literacy

Grades 6 - 8

Equation Assembly Line

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Beginning algebra students often struggle with using variables to represent unknown or unspecified quantities. They also may feel more confident solving a problem or equation that uses relatively simple numbers, such as 2x – 7 = 3, compared to less familiar numbers, such as 14x – 75 = 23. In this activity, students will apply an assembly-line model to generate and solve a variety of equations of the form ax + b = c or ax – b = c, in which a, b, and c represent positive integers. The end product will be flash cards or note cards for modeling the solution for this type of equation.

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Equation Assembly LineSTEM, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Pet Match

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades 3 - 5

Pet Match

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students role-play prospective pet owners who are deciding which type of pet to adopt and work together to determine the benefits and drawbacks of owning each type of pet.

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Pet MatchNature and Wildlife, STEM

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Functional Fitness Week 3: Day 2

Health and Wellness, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades K - 8

Functional Fitness Week 3: Day 2

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Continue learning week 2 skill of the week: Metrics. In this activity, students continue measuring in their physical abilities by participating in a 400 meter run for time. Then, they learn the nutrients responsible for a vegetable's color.

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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Functional Fitness Week 3: Day 2Health and Wellness, Leadership and Teamwork

40 Minutes•Grades K - 8

Building Card Houses

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 6 - 8

Building Card Houses

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour

Students work with cards to complete a structure-building challenge.

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Building Card HousesSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

1 Hour•Grades 6 - 8

Word Hunt (Grades 3-5)

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 3 - 5

Word Hunt (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this game, students search for words hidden around the school yard. When time is up, students work together to combine their words into meaningful sentences. This game builds collaborative learning skills, and helps students stay physically and mentally active.

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Word Hunt (Grades 3-5)Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Draw an Animal Habitat

Nature and Wildlife, Arts

Grades 3 - 5

Draw an Animal Habitat

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

An animal's habitat suits its specific needs for food, water, and shelter. In this activity, students investigate and study the animals that live on plains, ice floes, and other habitats. They draw an environment to show some of the animals that live there.

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Draw an Animal HabitatNature and Wildlife, Arts

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

What Was the Truman Doctrine?

History and Society, Literacy

Grades 6 - 8

What Was the Truman Doctrine?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students develop key critical thinking and collaborations skills, as well as gain a better understanding of international relations. The activity introduces students to the Truman Doctrine, which shaped U.S. foreign policy in response to the Soviet Union.

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What Was the Truman Doctrine?History and Society, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

What Would You Do?

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

What Would You Do?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students think about making difficult decisions and write about the choices made in tough situations. Then they consider the short-term and long-term consequences of those choices.

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What Would You Do?Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Music and Rhythm (Grades 6-8)

Arts, Literacy

Grades 6 - 8

Music and Rhythm (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students use their hands on their bodies and on the floor in front of them to tap out rhythms. Students start with slow 2-beat rhythms and then add a finger snap and additional beats. The beats gradually become more complicated to remember. Then they will stand up, add music, and create more full body rhythmic movements as a whole group. Finally, they will form small groups to choose pieces of music and create rhythmic performances.

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Music and Rhythm (Grades 6-8)Arts, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Quality Education for All

History and Society, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 9 - 12

Quality Education for All

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students define the concept of a quality education. Students discuss the material (e.g. books) and non-material (e.g. a safe environment) needs are most necessary for a quality education. To conclude, students begin to plan a potential service project to promote quality education for all.

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Quality Education for AllHistory and Society, Social and Emotional Awareness

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Wacky Sentences

Literacy, STEM

Grades 6 - 12

Wacky Sentences

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students determine and construct sentences from a series of words. First, students pair off. Then, the partners write out a sentence, writing one word each on sticky notes and putting the words in random order. Another pair of students must put the sticky notes in the correct order to reconstruct the sentence. Finally, students reconvene as a whole group for discussion.

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Wacky SentencesLiteracy, STEM

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 12

Panel Expert

Literacy, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 9 - 12

Panel Expert

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students learn to be panelists that share their expertise on common interests and answer audience member's questions about their topics.

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Panel ExpertLiteracy, Leadership and Teamwork

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Is Social Media Addictive? (Grades 6-8)

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Grades 6 - 8

Is Social Media Addictive? (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students evaluate information about social media to try to determine if it is addictive.

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Is Social Media Addictive? (Grades 6-8)Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

The Art of the Campaign Poster

History and Society, Arts

Grades 6 - 8

The Art of the Campaign Poster

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In the weeks and months before an election, candidates are promoted on billboards, posters, yard signs, and advertisements in all media. What qualities make these promotions effective? In this activity, students will explore this question as they design and make signs or posters for a political campaign.

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The Art of the Campaign PosterHistory and Society, Arts

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Fable Character Charades

Arts, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

Fable Character Charades

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

Students listen to and read along with 4 popular fables. They form pairs and act out characters and character traits from the fables.

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Fable Character CharadesArts, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

Native and Invasive Species

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades 6 - 8

Native and Invasive Species

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

1 Hour 15 Minutes

In this activity students will learn about the impact of invasive species on native fauna and flora. They will also learn about the different measures taken by community members and land conservation agencies to mitigate the impacts of invasives. With this context, students will put together species profiles on native and invasive species in their local regions which they will contribute to the development of their invasive species management proposals for Lesson 4 in the Invasive Species module.

This is activity 1 of 5 in the "Invasive Species" module from City Parks Foundation.

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Native and Invasive SpeciesNature and Wildlife, STEM

1 Hour 15 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Simon Says…Exercise!

Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

Grades K - 2

Simon Says…Exercise!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students discuss why exercise is important, how often they should exercise, and identify examples of exercises. Then, they brainstorm examples of exercise movements that will be used in a game of Simon Says.

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Simon Says…Exercise!Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

45 Minutes•Grades K - 2

Ghost and Super Ghost

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 8

Ghost and Super Ghost

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students form groups to play Ghost and Super Ghost by adding letters to word fragments to make viable words.

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Ghost and Super GhostLiteracy, Digital Media and Communications

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Balloon Rockets Challenge

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 3 - 5

Balloon Rockets Challenge

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students design and operate balloon-powered drinking straw rockets. They conduct and evaluate several trials to improve their results.

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Balloon Rockets ChallengeSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Harvesting Game

Career and Future Readiness, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 6 - 8

Harvesting Game

OregonASK

6 - 8

1 Hour 10 Minutes

In this activity, students learn about the resources and processes involved in harvesting and processing food.

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Harvesting GameCareer and Future Readiness, Leadership and Teamwork

1 Hour 10 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Emotional Triggers

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy, Health and Wellness

Grades 3 - 5

Emotional Triggers

kid-grit

3 - 5

15 Minutes

Through this interactive icebreaker, students will learn valuable skills in expressing, exploring, and dealing with their feelings positively and constructively. This sets the stage for a supportive and emotionally intelligent learning environment.

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Emotional TriggersSocial and Emotional Awareness, Literacy, Health and Wellness

15 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Computer Viruses and Malware

Digital Media and Communications, STEM

Grades 6 - 8

Computer Viruses and Malware

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students learn about computer viruses and other forms of malware. They begin by relating computer viruses to biological viruses. Students break into teams to investigate 1 type of malware. They use information gleaned from a video and an article to prepare a computer health advisory poster, which they display for the group. To wrap up the activity, students take turns presenting and answering questions about their posters.

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Computer Viruses and MalwareDigital Media and Communications, STEM

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

All About Me (Grades 3-5)

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

All About Me (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

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

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All About Me (Grades 3-5)Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

What Does It Mean to Help People Be More Equal?

History and Society, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 3 - 5

What Does It Mean to Help People Be More Equal?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Through drawing and writing, students identify and analyze problems that many people face on a daily basis as a result of global inequality. They analyze the consequences of inequality and the efforts to bring more equality to communities.

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What Does It Mean to Help People Be More Equal?History and Society, Social and Emotional Awareness

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Clay Coil Snake

Arts, Literacy

Grades 3 - 12

Clay Coil Snake

OregonASK

3 - 12

1 Hour

Students explore coils, coils are the first technique to learn in clay class. The coil technique can be used to make coil pots and also as a way to form larger structures later on. Below are basic instructions for a coil snake, which is the method for creating coils for any project.

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Clay Coil SnakeArts, Literacy

1 Hour•Grades 3 - 12

What Was the Cold War? (Grades 3-5)

History and Society, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

What Was the Cold War? (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students explore the Cold War through the experiences of life in Berlin, Germany. Students divide into 2 teams separated by a “wall.” Each team reads a book about the Berlin Wall and illustrates what they imagine life was like in Berlin, based on the books. Student teams then “smuggle” their work across the wall.

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What Was the Cold War? (Grades 3-5)History and Society, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

What Contains Carbon?

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades 3 - 8

What Contains Carbon?

California Academy of Sciences

3 - 8

50 Minutes

What kinds of everyday objects contain carbon? Students recognize where carbon is found and start thinking about how it cycles through the environment.

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What Contains Carbon?Nature and Wildlife, STEM

50 Minutes•Grades 3 - 8

Catch that Firefly

Arts, Literacy

Grades 3 - 8

Catch that Firefly

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students identify the 3/2 Clave Rhythm through a story. They then apply their own rhythm to an everyday act, such as washing dishes or doing laundry.

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Catch that FireflyArts, Literacy

1 Hour•Grades 3 - 8

Entrepreneurship: Meeting a Need

Career and Future Readiness, History and Society

Grades 3 - 5

Entrepreneurship: Meeting a Need

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore the role of needs and wants in the economy. They begin by identifying examples of needs and wants and then learn that entrepreneurs come up with business ideas to meet a need or a want. They work in groups to list personal needs and wants. In teams, they select 1 of the needs or wants they identified and brainstorm an idea for a good or service to meet it. Together, they create a pitch to “sell” their idea. To complete the activity, they pitch their business ideas to the group.

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Entrepreneurship: Meeting a NeedCareer and Future Readiness, History and Society

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Make It Move! 5: Transportation Prototype Naming

Arts, STEM

Grades 6 - 8

Make It Move! 5: Transportation Prototype Naming

OregonASK

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students brainstorm and decide on names for their amazing transportation inventions.

This is Part 5 of 6 in the Make It Move! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:

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

Make It Move! 6: Transportation Prototype Presentations

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Make It Move! 5: Transportation Prototype NamingArts, STEM

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Talk Show Time

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

Talk Show Time

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students stage their own talk shows and take turns being the talk show host and guest in front of their peers.

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Talk Show TimeLiteracy, Social and Emotional Awareness

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

A Good Hook (Grades 6-8)

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 8

A Good Hook (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

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

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A Good Hook (Grades 6-8)Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Planning a Group Presentation

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

Planning a Group Presentation

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students learn steps to follow when planning a presentation, and then they practice those steps for a group presentation on a topic of their choice. This activity builds organizational skills, as well as skills in collaboration, speaking, and listening.

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Planning a Group PresentationLiteracy, Social and Emotional Awareness

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Float, Carry & Roll (Team Building) Game

STEM, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 3 - 12

Video

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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Video

Float, Carry & Roll (Team Building) GameSTEM, Leadership and Teamwork

30 Minutes•Grades 3 - 12

Gumdrop Structure Challenge

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 6 - 8

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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Gumdrop Structure ChallengeSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

1 Hour•Grades 6 - 8

Communication Pyramids at Work

Leadership and Teamwork, Career and Future Readiness

Grades 9 - 12

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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Communication Pyramids at WorkLeadership and Teamwork, Career and Future Readiness

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

What Is the Legislative Branch?

History and Society, Literacy

Grades 6 - 8

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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What Is the Legislative Branch?History and Society, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Data Breaches and Cybersecurity

Digital Media and Communications, STEM

Grades 9 - 12

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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Data Breaches and CybersecurityDigital Media and Communications, STEM

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Rules of Discussion (Grades 6-8)

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 6 - 8

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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Rules of Discussion (Grades 6-8)Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

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

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

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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Should You Always Tell the Truth? (Grades 9-12)Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

A Spelling Bee for You and Me

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

A Spelling Bee for You and Me

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

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

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A Spelling Bee for You and MeLiteracy, Social and Emotional Awareness

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Weather, Plants, and Animals

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades K - 8

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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Weather, Plants, and AnimalsNature and Wildlife, STEM

50 Minutes•Grades K - 8

The Hobbit

Literacy, Arts

Grades 3 - 5

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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The HobbitLiteracy, Arts

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Making Comics Part 1: Characters and Setting

Arts, Literacy

Grades 3 - 12

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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Making Comics Part 1: Characters and SettingArts, Literacy

30 Minutes•Grades 3 - 12

Guess My Secret Word

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 9 - 12

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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Guess My Secret WordLiteracy, Social and Emotional Awareness

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

A News Show Structure: Organizing Run-of-Shows

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

A News Show Structure: Organizing Run-of-Shows

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

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

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

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A News Show Structure: Organizing Run-of-ShowsDigital Media and Communications, Literacy

30 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

What is Causing the Current Climate Change? - Part 1

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades 9 - 12

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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What is Causing the Current Climate Change? - Part 1Nature and Wildlife, STEM

1 Hour•Grades 9 - 12

Grocery List (Team Building) Game

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 3 - 12

Video

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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Grocery List (Team Building) GameSocial and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

20 Minutes•Grades 3 - 12

Call to Service (Grades 9-12)

Social and Emotional Awareness, History and Society

Grades 9 - 12

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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Call to Service (Grades 9-12)Social and Emotional Awareness, History and Society

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Perspective on Energy

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

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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Perspective on EnergyDigital Media and Communications, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Act It Out: Improvisation

Arts, Literacy

Grades 6 - 8

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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Act It Out: ImprovisationArts, Literacy

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Roundtable Review

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 12

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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Roundtable ReviewLiteracy, Social and Emotional Awareness

5 Minutes•Grades 6 - 12

Plan a Business

Career and Future Readiness, STEM

Grades 6 - 8

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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Plan a BusinessCareer and Future Readiness, STEM

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Give One, Get One (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Arts

Grades 9 - 12

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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Give One, Get One (Grades 9-12)Literacy, Arts

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Invasive Species Management Poster

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades 6 - 8

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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Invasive Species Management PosterNature and Wildlife, STEM

1 Hour 15 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

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

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 3 - 12

Video

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

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

10 Minutes