Students will use various math skills and standards to complete a baseball-themed lesson. The main topics of this lesson include percentages, rates, and geometry.
In this lesson, students will learn about their classmates and teacher in a way that builds community and cohesiveness in the learning environment. Using the book, Playing for Change, students will discuss differences in the characters who were accepted and those who were not. In pulling these elements out of the plot, students will then identify differences in themselves that possibly relate to others in the classroom.
In this lesson, students will learn about their classmates and teacher in a way that builds community and cohesiveness in the learning environment. Using the book, Playing for Change, students will discuss differences in the characters who were accepted and those who were not. In pulling these elements out of the plot, students will then identify differences in themselves that possibly relate to others in the classroom.
In this lesson, students will identify similarities and differences between themselves and a partner to help break down barriers. Students will explore the power of accepting others and connect what they learn to create an acceptance campaign.
In this lesson, students will compare inclusive and prejudicial behaviors. Additionally, students will identify how they can be positive toward their peers and utilize inclusive behaviors.
In this lesson, students learn why it is important to have personal values. Students will identify a list of core values and discuss how to bring these values into their everyday life and communities.
In this lesson, students will learn about their classmates and teacher in a way that builds community and cohesiveness in the learning environment. Using the book, Playing for Change, students will discuss differences in the characters who were accepted and those who were not. In pulling these elements out of the plot, students will then identify differences in themselves that possibly relate to others in the classroom.
In this lesson, students will discuss, collaborate, and complete an activity to learn how to show empathy toward others.
In this lesson, students will analyze character traits using the book, Playing for Change, by Kelly Brown. As an extension, students will identify positive character traits in themselves and others.
In this lesson, students will recognize acts of kindness in their classroom community. They will then demonstrate these actions by competing in a kindness bingo activity.
In this lesson, students will work together in a least restrictive environment to promote friendship and collaboration.
In this lesson, students will take action to demonstrate kindness to others in their school community. Additionally, students will use basic math skills of skip counting and/or multiplication to tally their actions.
In this lesson, students will demonstrate their understanding of perseverance by reviewing the lives and actions of significant figures facing hardships requiring perseverance. The lesson includes a graphic organizer and an exit ticket. This lesson is based on a video about the life of Carl Erskine and perseverance, The Parallel book, and students’ research and perceptions of the concept.
In this lesson, students will demonstrate their understanding of respectfulness through discussion with their classmates. An optional infographic activity is provided. This lesson is based on a video about the life of Carl Erskine and the respect he showed others.
In this lesson, students will describe sportsmanship.
In this lesson, students will recognize and celebrate their differences and diversity within their classroom community by creating a classroom tree to display. Additionally, they will discuss the importance of inclusivity and acceptance.
In this lesson, students investigate how one person can make a difference. They will examine Neil Gaiman’s crowdsourcing fan ideas to develop a poem supporting refugees.Students tap into their creativity to create a “welcome to the US” resource for refugees. The resource places the student in a mentor role to the refugee(s). It shares vital themes that refugees need to know/be able to do to thrive and succeed as a member of US society.