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| Lesson Plan Name |
Grades |
| Poverty Point Native Americans |
2 to 3 |
 (0 stars, 1 ratings) Poverty Point Native Americans and Landmark in Louisiana (Rotation Day 1 with Centers) |
| Technology-Assisted "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" |
9 to 10 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This unit teaches teens the underlying principles that are essential to achieving their goals and personal success. The activities, described in detail below, support an understanding of each of the 7 Habits along with any important terms and the application of those habits into the daily lives of the students through the implementation of “baby steps” that will be monitored twice a week by the students’ personal mentor and supplemented with a wide range of technological hardware and applications. |
| Candidate Obama Support and President Obama's Agenda |
7 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Support letters via Microsoft Word for Candidate Obama ... sent to Obama Headquarters in Chicago [received Obama response] ... then PowerPoint presentations of President Obama's Agenda researched at www.whitehouse.gov ... sent as followup to the White House. |
| Claymation Video Lessons |
5 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will create simple 3D oil-based clay characters, which will move through 2D student-created environments(stop-action videography). Students will narrate the stories thus created. |
| If Hornets Could Talk... |
5 to 5 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) As a teacher, I find myself constantly challenged to integrate the state and parish standards, grade level expectations, ILEAP test preparation, and multi-disciplinary lessons, at the same time keeping my students engaged, excited, and learning. At times I find the students either bored or discouraged with basic assignments, in particular reading, writing, and researching. I find that no matter how important the components being taught, without a “catch” or “hook,” the students view the assignments as redundant and see no connection with real life. I’ve found a “hook!” |
| If I Were 100 Years Old... |
K to 3 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) For the 100th day of school, my first graders are asked to write about what they would and would not be able to do if they were 100 years old. To update this lesson, I would have them dress up as if they were 100 years old and record their thinking in a flip video. |
| Language and Literacy Support through Photography |
K to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This project provides ideas and activities for promoting development of oral language, literacy, and student identity through the use of photography-based Language Experience Approach lessons and books. |
| Learning for Justice Teaching Hard History |
4 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Meet and Greet! Cohort Community Building
- Educators will meet their THH Trainers and their other cohort members.
- Educators will begin to build a network of support for engaging in hard history.
- Educators will explore how their identities impact their approach to this work.
8/30/22
8/31/22
“Let’s Talk!” about Racism and Enslavement
- Educators will self-assess their comfortability discussing race and racism with their students.
- Educators will explain how racism and capitalism (greed) are the foundation of the institution of slavery.
- Educators will practice strategies to prepare their students to participate in challenging conversations.
9/13/22
9/14/22
Teaching Hard History 101
- Educators will reflect on language choices that make up THH’s framework and resources.
- Educators will gain the skills to critically analyze resources and practices they use in their classrooms.
- Educators will learn to navigate the resources available through the Learning for Justice website.
9/27/22
9/28/22
The Forgotten Slavery of Our Ancestors: Illuminating Native History
- Educators will reflect on how their curriculum can contribute to the humanity of enslaved peoples.
- Educators will plan for conversations around the histories of Indigenous peoples with their students.
10/11/22
10/12/22
The Cultural Legacies of Enslaved and Free People of African Descent
- Educators will describe the ways in which enslaved people resisted enslavement.
- Educators will understand the cultural legacies created by African Americans as a foundation of American culture.
- Educators will be prepared to help students connect American culture today with the contributions of enslaved and free people of African descent.
10/25/22
10/26/22
Using the Inquiry Design Model to Teach Hard History
- Educators will reflect on the experience of participating in a THH Inquiry Design Model lesson.
- Educators will begin to plan their own Inquiry Design Model using the THH framework.
11/9/22 (Wednesday due to Election Day)
11/9/22
Independent Work Period
- Educators will prepare for their final showcase project and presentation. (Optional office hours will still be available.)
No synchronous meetings during this period.
Giving Light: Disrupting the Continuum of Hard History
- Educators will make connections between the legacy of enslavement and current events and climate.
- Educators will workshop their showcase presentations with one another.
- Educators will reflect on and celebrate their overall experience as a part of the THH cohort.
12/6/22
12/7/22
Showcase
Wednesday 1/11/23
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| Learning for Justice Teaching Hard History |
4 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Meet and Greet! Cohort Community Building
- Educators will meet their THH Trainers and their other cohort members.
- Educators will begin to build a network of support for engaging in hard history.
- Educators will explore how their identities impact their approach to this work.
8/30/22
8/31/22
“Let’s Talk!” about Racism and Enslavement
- Educators will self-assess their comfortability discussing race and racism with their students.
- Educators will explain how racism and capitalism (greed) are the foundation of the institution of slavery.
- Educators will practice strategies to prepare their students to participate in challenging conversations.
9/13/22
9/14/22
Teaching Hard History 101
- Educators will reflect on language choices that make up THH’s framework and resources.
- Educators will gain the skills to critically analyze resources and practices they use in their classrooms.
- Educators will learn to navigate the resources available through the Learning for Justice website.
9/27/22
9/28/22
The Forgotten Slavery of Our Ancestors: Illuminating Native History
- Educators will reflect on how their curriculum can contribute to the humanity of enslaved peoples.
- Educators will plan for conversations around the histories of Indigenous peoples with their students.
10/11/22
10/12/22
The Cultural Legacies of Enslaved and Free People of African Descent
- Educators will describe the ways in which enslaved people resisted enslavement.
- Educators will understand the cultural legacies created by African Americans as a foundation of American culture.
- Educators will be prepared to help students connect American culture today with the contributions of enslaved and free people of African descent.
10/25/22
10/26/22
Using the Inquiry Design Model to Teach Hard History
- Educators will reflect on the experience of participating in a THH Inquiry Design Model lesson.
- Educators will begin to plan their own Inquiry Design Model using the THH framework.
11/9/22 (Wednesday due to Election Day)
11/9/22
Independent Work Period
- Educators will prepare for their final showcase project and presentation. (Optional office hours will still be available.)
No synchronous meetings during this period.
Giving Light: Disrupting the Continuum of Hard History
- Educators will make connections between the legacy of enslavement and current events and climate.
- Educators will workshop their showcase presentations with one another.
- Educators will reflect on and celebrate their overall experience as a part of the THH cohort.
12/6/22
12/7/22
Showcase
Wednesday 1/11/23
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| Save the Rainforest in South America |
6 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) 7th Graders: Geography affects the characteristics of a country. Natural resources can determine
the success or failure of a country. Each country is rich in culture, even if they are a
poor country. Each student will appreciate his or her life‐styles, and opportunities
compared to poverty stricken countries. Global issues are complex, and the student
will explain the challenges the rainforest ecosystem is facing, and will develop a plan
of action they can do to help
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| Sharing Your Voice |
9 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) The purpose is to provide students an opportunity to raise awareness and explore topics such as inequity, social issues, and personal struggles. They will be exploring and sharing their work through the art form of photography and digitally altering photos. Sharing about topics such as these can help with using social media to raise awareness about social issues, personal struggles and inequity. |
| Through Our Eyes |
9 to 9 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros is a novel that addresses many important themes, but none more important than poverty. But simply talking about a world problem does not teach my students as much as a hands-on problem solving project would! Upon completing the novel, my students will tackle the final project “Through Our Eyes.” |
| Using technology to engage students in science through inquiry research |
11 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) My students love to talk about the latest YouTube video so why not engage them through video based research projects? As a central part of an ethology (animal behavior) inquiry research project, my advanced biology students will be collecting data in small groups at a local zoo. |
| Written in Bones |
6 to 8 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) Students will read literary and informational texts about the stories of our past to understand how different texts offer unique historical perspectives and how authors sometimes alter details of history to serve a purpose. Students will express their understanding by corroborating details of the past, deciphering an author’s purpose, and writing their own fictionalized version of a historical account.
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