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A New Logo (Grades 6-8)

Arts, Literacy

Grades 6 - 8

A New Logo (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

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

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A New Logo (Grades 6-8)

Arts, Literacy

Grades 6 - 8

Parachute Engineering

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades K - 12

Parachute Engineering

OregonASK

K - 12

1 Hour

Students learn the engineering behind parachutes and how they work as they make and test their own.

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Parachute Engineering

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades K - 12

Guess the Photo (Grades 6-8)

Arts, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 8

Guess the Photo (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students take close-up photographs of familiar objects, and then guess what each photo shows. This activity helps students develop new perspectives on the world around them

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Guess the Photo (Grades 6-8)

Arts, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 8

Entrepreneurs, Help Heather!

STEM, Career and Future Readiness

Grades K - 2

Entrepreneurs, Help Heather!

VentureLab

K - 2

30 Minutes

This activity allows students to work in teams to solve a problem with new ideas, the first step to really experiencing what it's like to be an entrepreneur. While building teamwork skills, students will have the opportunity to solve Heather's problem of not being able to see the board very well. By helping a character students can relate to, they will be able to see that entrepreneurs help people with innovative designs and ideas.

This activity was designed as Part 3 of 5 in a series created by VentureLab. Check out the "Intro to Entrepreneurship" lesson to see more.

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Entrepreneurs, Help Heather!

STEM, Career and Future Readiness

Grades K - 2

Systems Where You Live

History and Society, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

Systems Where You Live

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Every community functions because of the personal and professional relationships among its members and the systems that these people have built and continue to maintain. In this activity, students explore the community in which they live and identify the many physical systems that serve it.

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Systems Where You Live

History and Society, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

Erasure Poetry as Resistance

History and Society, Literacy

Grades 6 - 12

Erasure Poetry as Resistance

Pulitzer Center

6 - 12

45 Minutes

Students discuss what erasure means, and how it can be used both as a tool of oppression and resistance. They then explore examples of poems that use erasure to question, challenge, and subvert existing texts, and create erasure poems of their own in the spirit of resistance.

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Erasure Poetry as Resistance

History and Society, Literacy

Grades 6 - 12

Our World Worldwide Day of Play: It's Game Day!

STEM, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 3 - 5

Our World Worldwide Day of Play: It's Game Day!

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

1 Hour

It’s time for the main event! Youth play peer-created games in this fun celebration of their hard work as Junior Funologists. This lesson provides an outline for a 1-hour Worldwide Day of Play event. Planning resources are available within the lesson for guidance on how to expand the event to a half or whole day.

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

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Our World Worldwide Day of Play: It's Game Day!

STEM, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 3 - 5

Design Landscape Ceramic Tiles

Arts, Literacy

Grades 6 - 8

Design Landscape Ceramic Tiles

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students design a 3-inch-by-5-inch rectangular tile for a landscape. This activity can include clay construction or the use of air-hardening clay options.

This activity may require up to 3 sessions. Review the Preparation steps for more information.

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Design Landscape Ceramic Tiles

Arts, Literacy

Grades 6 - 8

Periscope I Spy

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 3 - 5

Periscope I Spy

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

1 Hour

Students create their own periscopes using shoeboxes and mirrors. Then they use their periscopes to play a game of I Spy.

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Periscope I Spy

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 3 - 5

NBA Math Hoops Lesson 1: Demonstrating Sportsmanship

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 3 - 8

NBA Math Hoops Lesson 1: Demonstrating Sportsmanship

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

45 Minutes

To start the NBA Math Hoops experience, all students are asked to sign a Sportsmanship Contract! Just like an NBA or WNBA player, this affirms their commitment to their team and league. An additional curriculum spotlight on sportsmanship asks them to reflect on the skills necessary to be a great competitor.

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 1: Demonstrating Sportsmanship

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 3 - 8

The Artist and The Describer (Team Building) Game

Arts, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 3 - 12

Video

The Artist and The Describer (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

25 Minutes

Artists will replicate masterpieces using only verbal descriptions from their partner!

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The Artist and The Describer (Team Building) Game

Arts, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 3 - 12

Any Shape Box

Arts, STEM

Grades 3 - 12

Any Shape Box

Rediscover Center

3 - 12

35 Minutes

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

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Any Shape Box

Arts, STEM

Grades 3 - 12

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12 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab

STEM, Arts

Module

Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

12 Hours

Attention, Funologists! Nickelodeon's Our World is calling on young innovators to join them in their Play Lab to help design thrilling new games for Worldwide Day of Play. This adventure starts in the with exploring a variety of games to uncover what makes them fun and exciting. Equipped with these insights, participants will then craft their own unique game from scratch, aiming to make it a success on the big day. This innovative learning journey creates experiences that improve youths' health, wellbeing, and agency. Join us to collaborate, innovate, and turn fun into reality!

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Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab

STEM, Arts

12 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Module

4 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Things to Know Before You Grow

Nature and Wildlife, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

Module

Things to Know Before You Grow

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

4 Hours 55 Minutes

The Ultimate Garden Planning Toolkit for Curious Kids & Inspired Educators

Before you plant your first seed, there are a few essential things every gardener should know—and this module delivers them in the most hands-on, kid-friendly way possible. In “Things to Know Before You Grow,” students explore the fundamentals of garden success: how to read a plant hardiness zone map, understand frost dates, calculate seed starting schedules, and document their observations like real scientists. This four-lesson collection is packed with interactive worksheets, educator-friendly slides, and real-life garden planning tools that help youth think critically and connect deeply with the rhythms of nature.

Designed by Farmer Steph and the team at Farm to Table Kids, this module brings the garden to life in your classroom or afterschool program. It also features exclusive “how-to” videos from Farmer Steph, offering step-by-step support and encouragement straight from the garden. These videos give learners a direct connection to the seasonal cycles they’re studying—setting the stage for confident, climate-smart planting.

Once you've soaked up all the "Things to Know Before You Grow," don’t stop there! Continue the adventure with our partner collection: “How to Grow Dahlias”—a joyful, flower-filled deep dive into one of the most beloved and magical plants in the garden.

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Things to Know Before You Grow

Nature and Wildlife, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

4 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Module

5 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

How to Grow Dahlias

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Module

How to Grow Dahlias

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

6 Hours 50 Minutes

“How to Grow Dahlias: A Full-Season Garden Guide”

Once your learners know “Things to Know Before You Grow,” it’s time to dig into the garden and get their hands dirty with one of the most beloved and magical plants of all—dahlias! In this joyful, in-depth module, youth follow the full life cycle of a dahlia, from inspecting tubers in spring to harvesting show-stopping blooms, and finally saving those tubers for next season’s magic. Along the way, they’ll learn how to identify healthy tubers, prep and plant with confidence, care for their plants organically, and participate in the fall tradition of cutting back, dividing, and overwintering their garden’s gold.

The “How to Grow Dahlias” collection includes five hands-on lessons and a library of interactive worksheets, journal pages, and planting-day checklists—plus several engaging “how-to” videos from Farmer Steph herself. Whether you’re growing dahlias in a schoolyard bed or in containers on a sunny windowsill, this module turns your classroom into a bloom-filled lab where kids learn to nurture life, track seasonal change, and celebrate every stage of the growing cycle.

By the end of this series, students won’t just grow flowers—they’ll grow confidence, observation skills, and a lifelong appreciation for the natural beauty they helped bring to life.

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How to Grow Dahlias

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

5 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Module

14 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

I'm Beginning to See the Light

Arts, STEM

Module

I'm Beginning to See the Light

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

14 Hours

The JALC-AC's first module, Module 1: I'm Beginning to See the Light, ignites the creativity and voice of youth as they learn the essential elements of jazz- all while engaging with science, social studies, math, physical education, art, and social-emotional learning concepts and skills.

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I'm Beginning to See the Light

Arts, STEM

14 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Module

15 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Fascinating Rhythm

Arts, Digital Media and Communications

Module

Fascinating Rhythm

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

10 Hours

The JALC-AC’s second module, Module 2: Fascinating Rhythm encourages students to explore the rhythms, or patterns of their lives. Students learn how to represent rhythmic patterns through symbols – both random and those used by musicians and musical educators – arranging and rearranging the symbols to create sound and movement.

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Fascinating Rhythm

Arts, Digital Media and Communications

15 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Module

15 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

The Big Easy

Arts, Literacy

Module

The Big Easy

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

20 Hours

Step into the vibrant world of Jazz at Lincoln Center's "The Big Easy" module, where students embark on an exhilarating journey of creativity and discovery. Jazz at Lincoln Center has made identifying and decoding symbols in art a fun and easy process. Throughout the module, students learn to "read" a provided comic book by researching the history of New Orleans and learning the tools artists use to symbolize their experiences, emotions, etc., in their work. Students studying the fundamentals of music, dance, and illustration, throughut this immersive experience, unleash their imagination, celebrate diversity, and ignite their passion for lifelong learning.

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The Big Easy

Arts, Literacy

15 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Module

15 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Playlist

Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Empower youth, amplify student voice, and make learning an adventure! The activities in this playlist are designed to spark creativity, foster teamwork, and encourage self-discovery, making learning an adventure that students look forward to each day. This playlist is packed with engaging activities in the arts, career exploration, and social and emotional learning — that foster self-awareness, creativity, connection, and belonging. Each lesson plan equips you to engage students to become more active participants in their own journey.

"The most memorable lessons often come from the journey, not the destination — enjoy the messiness of learning, it's here that the real magic happens." — Lauren B. González

This Playlist was curated by Lauren B. González, in collaboration with Mizzen Education. Lauren has more than 15 years in the educational field and is a doctoral candidate for Applied Learning Sciences at The University of Miami. A first-generation Latina and daughter of Cuban exiles, Lauren describes her approach to learning as "holistic, respectful of student cultures, and deeply rooted in resilience and empathy."

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Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

15 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Playlist

19 Activities

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Grades K - 12

STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education

STEM, Arts

Playlist

STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

This playlist will ignite curiosity and creativity for grades K-12 with a lineup of specially-curated STEAM activities! From mind-bending math puzzles and hands-on science experiments to coding adventures and imaginative art projects, each activity is a new gateway to discovery!

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STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education

STEM, Arts

19 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Playlist

3 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts

Arts, Career and Future Readiness

Module

OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts

ArtsConnection

9 - 12

4 Hours 30 Minutes

OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts is a series of art-led activities that encourage young people to identify careers in the arts and creative fields. Students begin by identifying arts careers represented in their personal networks and within their own communities, as well as arts and creative fields that they're interested in learning more about. Then, they use improvisational theater activities to practice interview skills - for any school or job interview. Find a structure and framework to support young people to host a Visit with an Arts Professional. OnTRaC uses theater techniques as an entry point -- students engage in ice-breaker activities, role-play and other activities to increase skills in support of college and career readiness, including first impressions, networking and interviewing skills.

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OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts

Arts, Career and Future Readiness

3 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

Module