Unlocking Literacy for Students with Disabilities: 4 of 4 - Emergent Writing

How do students with physical disabilities learn to write?  In what ways can non-speaking students express the stories they have to share?  Module 4 describes how students with complex communication and physical access needs can participate in emergent writing.  The tools and strategies demonstrated in this module will provide teachers with guidance on how to support students with writing.  These tools and strategies will enable students to express ideas and share their learning.  Module 4 consists of the following sections:Introducing Emergent WritingPredictable Paths Toward WritingUsing Alternative Pencils for WritingUsing Eye Gaze Boards for WritingSpelling on High Tech - Keyboards & Phonetic KeyboardsCelebrating Student WritingWriting Implementation IdeasPairing Writing with PicturesPredictable Chart WritingEmergent Writing GoalsCommon Core Standards ReflectionResearch

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Authors: Brenda Del Monte, Sarah Kinsella, SETC CWU

WHAT ARE THE ROLES AND RESPOSIBILITIES OF A GOOD AMERICAN?

"Future Ready: Civics - The Good Citizen" provides an overview of civic responsibilities and the roles of a good American citizen. It emphasizes the importance of civic participation, media literacy, and logical inference. The material highlights citizen participation in maintaining order, providing services, and protecting freedoms at all levels of government. It encourages various methods of community involvement and showcases successful projects. The material addresses barriers to participation and introduces vocabulary related to civic engagement, bias, propaganda, political parties, and elections. It explains the concept of logical inferences, detecting bias, and evaluating propaganda. It also covers elections, the Electoral College, and the right to vote, promoting civic engagement and informed decision-making.

Material Type: Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Module, Reading, Unit of Study

Authors: Benjamin Troutman, Washington OSPI OER Project

TAKING CARE OF YOUR BODY AND PREVENTING ILLNESSES

"Future Ready" is a comprehensive open education resource that highlights practical steps for maintaining physical health, overall wellness, and embracing individuality. It addresses the impact of technology, the role of parents and doctors in protecting teenagers, and the importance of virtues for decision-making and fulfillment. The guide encourages teenagers to challenge themselves physically, manage emotions effectively, and use proactive language for self-control.

Material Type: Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Module, Reading, Unit of Study

Authors: Benjamin Troutman, Washington OSPI OER Project

BUILDING FINANCIAL LITERACY: A PATH TO FUTURE READINESS

"Future Ready: Financial Literacy" is an educational resource that introduces the importance of financial literacy and provides an overview of key concepts such as savings accounts, types of interest, and financial planning. It aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions, manage money effectively, and build a secure financial future.

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Authors: Benjamin Troutman, Washington OSPI OER Project

USING DECISION-MAKING SKILLS TO ENHANCE HEALTH

This educational resource is all about how to make good choices to improve your health. It talks about how important it is to make responsible decisions and gives tips for making good choices that are both ethical and successful. It also explains how to look at situations carefully before making a decision that matches your own goals and values. The assignment emphasizes that it's really important to focus on your own health and to be true to yourself when making choices.

Material Type: Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Reading

Authors: Benjamin Troutman, Washington OSPI OER Project

WHAT EXACTLY DOES THE U.S. CONSTITUTION DO?

The "Future Ready" content focuses on civics and the United States Constitution. It explains the Constitution's purpose and how it was ratified. The objectives are to teach about power distribution between national and state governments, principles of the American constitutional federal republic, the role of law in the political system, government institutions created during the Revolution, and different levels of government in the US.Key terms related to the Constitution are highlighted, such as amendments, bicameral legislature, Bill of Rights, checks and balances, Declaration of Independence, federalism, Preamble, separation of powers, and unalienable rights.The content emphasizes the Constitution as the highest law and the relationship between the federal government and states. The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments, is explained along with specific rights and protections. Important amendments like the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, and Tenth are described.The passage also covers the separation of powers and checks and balances in the American government to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. It concludes with questions to test understanding, including the purpose of the Preamble, the meaning of domestic tranquility, the provision for common defense, and the importance of the separation of powers.

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Authors: Benjamin Troutman, Washington OSPI OER Project

Lake Washington School District: Spanish 1 Curriculum

Course DesignThis communicative Spanish 1 course is designed for middle and high school students as a year-long course with 4 units. Each unit is meant to last about 1 quarter or 8-10 weeks. Units are thematic and aligned to AP World Languages themes. Units were designed using a backwards planning model (Understanding by Design, McTighe & Wiggins, 2005), first considering unit goals and essential questions, then performance assessments, then core learning experiences and resources. All or most World Language Standards are braided throughout each unit. Units are vertically designed and build on one another. They are meant to be taught in the order presented. Lake Washington School District teachers collaborated closely with Laura Terrill, French teacher and curriculum design expert.  These units and templates are built off the principles and examples in the Keys to Planning for Learning: Effective Curriculum, Unit, and Lesson Design, by Clementi & Terrill (2017). We highly recommend referring to the Keys to Planning for Learning book, available through ACTFL, for more learning and deeper understanding of the intent and pedagogical underpinnings of this curriculum. Pedagogy and Teaching MethodsThe power of these units lie in their design around ACTFL's Guiding Principles. All units are designed to be taught 90%+ of the time in the Target Language (TL) using comprehensible input strategies. Core Resource Activity Guides outline suggested methods and activities for making content comprehensible in the TL. For more ideas on strategies we recommend these resources:Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom (Henshaw & Hawkins, 2022)Enacting the Work of Language Instruction (Glisan & Donato, 2017)

UN Sustainable Development Goals - Global Competence Lessons

Developed by the World Affairs Council of Seattle, this teaching and learning module provides a series of lessons that engage students in exploring the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With 17 goals in total, this ambitious framework targets local and global issues ranging from ensuring quality education for all to mitigating climate change.You will find the student-specific instructions provide appropriate translations to assist teachers and students of heritage languages. Overall, these lessons will support students in developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will prepare them for college, career, and civic life. 

Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module, Unit of Study

Authors: Ryan Hauck, Washington OSPI OER Project, Michele Aoki, Julianna Patterson

Nuclear Chemistry Unit

This unit delves into the fundamental science and historical contexts to help students explore the question "How can knowledge gained from the Manhattan Project and the Hanford Site contribute using nuclear technologies to positively impact humanity in the future?."Nuclear Chemistry is a great capstone unit for a standard high school chemistry course in that it is fantastic opportunity for students to explore the crossroads between scientific knowledge and the societal implications of new discoveries. Students will have the opportunity to Delve deep into the science standards while also connecting their learning to what it means for us as a global society.

Material Type: Unit of Study

Authors: Jen Hein, Jana Dickman, Terry Carlsen, Washington OSPI OER Project, Barbara Soots, Casey monahan, R Clayton Hudiburg

Sustainable Development Goal: Climate Action

In this lesson from the World Affairs Council of Seattle - Global Classroom Program, students learn about United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #13: Climate Action. They will examine the causes and consequences of climate change and explore possible courses of action to address the issue. Students will engage in activities to reflect on previous knowledge, develop new learning, and encourage creative and critical thinking.Some of the activities in this lesson include a KWL Chart using Jamboard, a think-pair-share, a cause and effect graphic organizer, and a Flip video. These individual and collaborative learning experiences will help students deepen their understanding of climate change and its impact on communities locally and globally. Through these activities, students will communicate what they have learned about climate change and sustainability and utilize problem-solving skills to generate tangible solutions. 

Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module, Unit of Study

Authors: Washington OSPI OER Project, Ryan Hauck, Julianna Patterson

Sustainable Development Goal: No Poverty

In this lesson, from the World Affairs Council of Seattle - Global Classroom Program, students learn about United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #1: No Poverty. They will watch a series of short videos that will provide an introduction to the SDGs and the no poverty goal. This specific lesson has students explore the connection between environmental issues (one of the themes of this module series) and poverty.Students will engage in small and large group activities that require them to analyze secondary sources and participate in collaborative discussions about the impact of environmental challenges, such as climate change, on poverty levels in different contexts. These learning activities include completing a graphic organizer, reflecting on the conclusions of their peers in a gallery walk, and researching efforts to alleviate poverty in a specific local, national, or global community. Finally, students will evaluate what is being done to address poverty and how they could take action individually and collectively to address the issue.

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Authors: Washington OSPI OER Project, Ryan Hauck, Julianna Patterson, Michele Aoki

Sustainable Development Goal - Quality Education

In this lesson from the World Affairs Council of Seattle - Global Classroom Program,  students explore United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #4: Quality Education. Students will learn about why access to quality education is an essential human right that promotes life-long learning opportunities. They will identify and discuss some of the barriers (economic, political, and social/cultural) faced by youth in different contexts through video clips, reading personal stories, and engaging in additional research activities. Students will examine Article #26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and discuss whether they would change any part of the statement (and why). Then, students will work collaboratively to develop a proposal for achieving greater access to quality education in specific local or global communities. In this activity, students will consider what they have learned about the impact of education on people’s lives and describe how their proposal would advance efforts to reach the targets of SDG #4.

Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module, Unit of Study

Authors: Washington OSPI OER Project, Ryan Hauck, Michele Aoki, Julianna Patterson

Sustainable Development Goal - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

In this lesson from the World Affairs Council of Seattle - Global Classroom Program, students learn about United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Students will engage in a series of individual and collaborative learning activities that prompt them to reflect on the concepts, peace, and justice, and how they are important to creating stable and inclusive societies. Students will work in small groups to assess how societies can enhance civic engagement, representative decision-making, and protect individual and collective freedoms. Students will discuss how to leverage partnerships and cultivate relationships that result in community building. In addition, students will identify and describe the characteristics associated with the rule of law and examine specific case studies that highlight the progress and challenges nations face on this issue. Finally, students will evaluate the role of citizens and government leaders in effectively addressing social and political issues, including action steps that can be taken to support peaceful and inclusive communities.

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Authors: Washington OSPI OER Project, Ryan Hauck, Julianna Patterson, Michele Aoki

Outdoor Education - Orienteering (includes adaptations)

Orienteering is an activity that involves the utilization of a map and compass, normally taking place on unfamiliar terrain. These lessons from SHAPE Washington highiight orienteering for grades 2-6 and be a great way to introduce students to outdoor education as well as encourage them to explore the outdoors.Adaptations to promote inclusive environments and meet the needs of students with disabilities are included. 

Material Type: Lesson Plan, Unit of Study

Authors: Jamison Stockslager, Carri Kreider, Washington OSPI OER Project

SHAPE Washington High School Spikeball (including adaptations)

This spikeball unit from SHAPE Washington provides lessons for students in Year 1 and 2 of physical education. The activities are designed for high school and meet a variety of grade specific outcomes that align with state learning standards.Lesson adaptations are suggested that incorporate inclusionary activities and meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan, Unit of Study

Authors: Terri Farrar, Barbara Soots, Washington OSPI OER Project

Unlocking Literacy for Students with Significant Disabilities: Conventional Reading

Authors: SETC CWU, Sarah Kinsella, Brenda Del Monte, Dan Herlihy

SHAPE Washington Middle School Tchoukball (including adaptations)

This tchoukball unit from SHAPE Washington provides lessons for students in middle school (grades 6, 7, 8). The activities are designed to meet a variety of grade specific outcomes that align with state learning standards.Lesson adaptations are suggested that incorporate inclusionary activities and meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module, Unit of Study

Authors: Washington OSPI OER Project, Terri Farrar

ASL Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Career Opportunities

The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the University of Washington Language Learning Center partnered to develop a 5 day series of lessons with accompanying videos for ASL on the topic of Cybersecurity. The content is applicable as a STEM education unit for deaf students, as well as supplementary learning for advanced L2 ASL students. The unit provides applied knowledge (e.g., how to be safe as a user of the internet), basic technical knowledge (e.g., what is malware, key vocabulary), and career opportunities (e.g., the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), existing ASL representation and the need for more diversity/representation). All videos have English subtitles and dubbing. 

Sustainable Development Goal: Industries, Innovation, and Infrastructure

In this lesson from the World Affairs Council of Seattle - Global Classroom Program, students explore United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #9: Industries, Innovation, and Infrastructure. Students will examine readings, videos, and other online resources to learn about the use of new technologies and infrastructure projects to support sustainability. As part of these activities, students will analyze different green technologies, discuss the innovative strategies used by some communities to create sustainability and evaluate local, national, and global policies that support scientific research and innovation.  In addition, students will work as a group to develop a detailed plan for the design and implementation of innovative and sustainable community development projects. This activity will allow students to apply what they have learned about SDG #9, be innovative, and use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module, Unit of Study

Authors: Washington OSPI OER Project, Ryan Hauck, Michele Aoki, Julianna Patterson

Sustainable Development Goal - Reduced Inequalities

In this lesson from the World Affairs Council of Seattle - Global Classroom Program, students learn about United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #10: Reduced Inequalities. Students will engage in learning activities that include reflecting on short videos, small group discussions, and problem-solving activities. As millions of people have been displaced around the world, this lesson focuses on nations, individual communities, and international organizations that can develop collaborative solutions to address the inequalities that refugees encounter locally and globally. According to the United Nations (2022), “roughly one in five people have experienced discrimination on at least one of the grounds prohibited under international human rights law, such as ethnicity, age, sex, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.” Students will investigate how displaced populations are affected by these elements of discrimination, identify how discrimination and inequality are connected, and work together to design practical action steps to address the issue in different contexts. Overall, this lesson encourages students to think critically and creatively to reduce inequalities and provides an opportunity to bring culturally responsive teaching strategies into their pedagogy. 

Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module, Unit of Study

Authors: Washington OSPI OER Project, Ryan Hauck, Julianna Patterson, Michele Aoki