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Science: Design Squad Camp

Posted on March 23, 2023

Design Squad Camp is a standards-aligned Grades 3-5 camp for Ohio Learns 360, a statewide project funded by the Ohio Department of Education. This collection includes images, videoclips, and outlines for five camp sessions: Build It Challenge: Robo Wheel / Build It Challenge: Floating Box Pop-Up Card / Build It Challenge: Hovercraft / Design It […] Continue »

 

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World Languages: Give Me Some Direction!

Posted on March 23, 2023

In the online game, Lost and Found, children go on virtual scavenger hunts with Noah and Nell to collect items that Coco lost on her way to a pool party and a picnic. It’s a good thing that they have some friendly neighbors to help them with Spanish directional clues along the way! In this […] Continue »

 

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Science: Dark Sky Sanctuaries

Posted on March 23, 2023

Learn about the world’s largest network of Dark Sky Sanctuaries (as recognized by the International Dark Sky Association) that exist along the Minnesota-Ontario Border. Learn how the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Voyageurs National Park, and Ontario’s Quetico Provincial Park maintain their Dark Sky status and how they share the dark sky experience with visitors. Continue »

 

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Social Studies: Eid-Al-Adha

Posted on March 23, 2023

Eid Al-Adha is a yearly four day celebration of the Islamic faith remembering the story of Abraham. Known as the feast of sacrifice, the celebration centers around sacrifice to Allah. Continue »

 

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World Languages: Song – Musica

Posted on March 23, 2023

Rosita and her friends are making musica, or music, using a variety of instruments. This music video focuses on Spanish language and musical creativity. Continue »

 

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Health & PE: How Can the Social Model of Disability Change How Society Views Autism?

Posted on March 23, 2023

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. So, it’s no surprise that everyone’s brain develops in a unique way. Unfortunately, neurodivergent people, including those with autism spectrum disorder, have historically been viewed through the lens of the medical model. In this view, autism is something that needs to be fixed or […] Continue »

 

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Science: Why Do We Sweat?

Posted on March 23, 2023

Watch the clip “Sid the Weatherman” from Sid the Science Kid to spark conversations about measuring temperature. Then use the lesson plan to help students understand how to identify differences in temperature, like hot and cold. Continue »