This two part project based lesson engages students in the exploration of tone, mood, and POV.
Material Type: Formative Assessment, Homework/Assignment, Interactive, Lesson, Reading, Self Assessment, Unit of Study
This PD will help introduce and hopefully sway your faculty to explore and utilize this valuable resource.
Material Type: Interactive
Professional Devlelpment:Sharing an NCTies 20/21 resource full of ways to assist teachers using: " Tools, Tips, Templates, and Taking Care of Yourself" (see credits for this presentation).
Material Type: Self Assessment
Lesson in goole doc.
Material Type: Lesson
This water quality unit was written to accompany the novel, "Flush," by Carl Hiaasen. I have used it with gifted 5th graders, but the activities best align to 8th grade Science NC Standards. Students do not have to read the novel in order to complete the unity. The activities are hands on. It may take a few days to gather materials, so plan ahead before beginning. There are some activities that are linked to websites, but are free and for public use.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
In this unit students will:-Understand Pythagorean Theorem-Use Converse of Pythagorean Theorem to prove if a triangle is a right triange-Use Pythagorean Theorem to find distance between two points on a coordinate plane-Use Pythagorean Theorem to solve real world problem situations
Material Type: Unit of Study
This is an integrated approach to STEM research on Sharks using OSEARCH for Shark Tagging.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
This slide can be used as PD for staff development for introduction to Go Open.
Material Type: Presentation
Slide to use as professional development on SAMR model.
Material Type: Presentation
This Ancient Indian Lesson Plan can fit a 1 or 2-week time frame. It focuses on the themes of Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure (G.R.A.P.E.S.). Included in this unit of study is a breakdown of relevant NC Essential Standards, concepts, and skills that match the lesson goals. Some goals will overlap, additional standards and goals can be added to lengthen the unit. Student learning objectives, engagement opportunities, accommodations, and assessment ideas are included.
Material Type: Lesson Plan, Unit of Study
This Google Slides presentation includes talking points and concepts from the "Distance learning playbook" by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie. A total of six mini-sessions are covered in the file. Topics included SAMRs, Disengagement vs Engagement, Universal Technology, Intentional Planning, A Different Type of Data, and Student Portfolios. Most embedded links are view only.
Material Type: Presentation
This is an overview of SAMR with examples.
Material Type: Presentation
Look at this slide deck to find some ideas for implementing engaging instruction about forces, motion, and the relationship between them.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan, Presentation
This is a professional development slide deck to be used with classroom teachers. It provides basic instructions and resources for how to create a digital esape room.
Material Type: Presentation
This slide deck presents basic information about SAMR for teachers. It will guide teachers to examine their own lessons and acctivies through the lens of SAMR, looking for ways to increase engagement by moving through different categories of SAMR.
Material Type: Presentation
This PD is a short digital needs assessment that surveys the staff to see what they already know about the Digital Learning Standards, how they utilize technology and what PD needs they want from trailblazers in the future. It also provides an intro to the standards and use of SAMRS, as well as links to our forced copy.
Material Type: Self Assessment
This PD is an overview of the Digital Learning Playbook.
Material Type: Self Assessment
Lessons for ecosystems with 5th grade standards. Use of technology throughout lessons to enhance learning.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
This is a butterfly unit specifically made for kindergarten, but can be modified and used for grades K-2. This unit covers the parts of a butterfly, the life cycle of a butterfly, using Chatterpix to talk about the life cycle of a butterfly, and using 2D shapes to construct a butterfly. This unit integrates multiple subject areas. Enjoy!
Material Type: Activity/Lab
This is PD for the SAMR module to help teachers better understand how to utilize technology in the classroom.
Material Type: Demonstration
