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A woman and child hold up veggies and a painting.
Monthly Pre-K

Arts: Paint with Veggies

Posted on February 23, 2023

Have you ever wondered how the painter makes the trees look three dimensional and almost real? Abby Brown and her friend explore the art techniques of texture and shading by painting with vegetables. Continue »

 

Three cartoon characters in front of a yellow background.
Monthly 1-2

Health & PE: The Health Kids Project

Posted on February 23, 2023

The Healthy Kids Project uses song, movement, and animation in ten engaging lessons that support healthy choices and attitudes–teaching not only successful actions (limiting refined sugar, choosing water as a beverage, choosing fresh foods over processed foods), but also successful strategies (valuing the body, not letting past mistakes impede future success, taking one step at […] Continue »

 

A picture of a Native American woman.
Monthly 3-5

Social Studies: Birthday of Susan La Flesche Picotte

Posted on February 23, 2023

Born on the Nebraska frontier in 1865, Susan La Flesche Picotte broke through formidable barriers to achieve “great and beneficial ends.” The daughter of a powerful Omaha leader, she graduated first in her class from the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania and returned home to fight for the very survival of her tribe. Wherever she […] Continue »

 

A picture of the Colosseum behind the text "The Latin Grammar Collection."
Monthly 9-12

World Languages: Latin Grammar

Posted on February 23, 2023

Latin Grammar is a collection of resources for teaching Latin to high school students. The collection includes video explanations which are designed to enhance language learning and display numerous examples of the Latin language. The collection also includes activities for practicing each concept and a comprehensive course glossary. Continue »

 

A black woman and girl holding a stack of blocks.
Monthly Pre-K

Math: Working with Patterns

Posted on February 23, 2023

Explore a variety of patterns with Trinette Carruthers and her daughter. Students will learn how to duplicate and extend patterns. Continue »

 

A man standing behind a plant-based meat substitute.
Monthly 9-12

Science: Can Plant-Based Meat Mitigate Climate Change?

Posted on February 23, 2023

Many Americans are seeking out alternatives to meat, convinced that consuming plant-based substitutes may help solve climate change. This lesson asks students to assess the nutritional, economic and environmental pros and cons of plant-based meat to develop a claim for or against the promotion of plant-based meat as a mitigation strategy for climate change. Continue »

 

A black woman and a white man dressed as a pirate in adjacent pictures.
Monthly 3-5

English Language Arts: Quest Object

Posted on February 23, 2023

Learn about quest objects in stories. Lindsey helps Andrew plan his very own quest in this clip from Story Pirates. Then have students design their own story quest object. Continue »

 

A girl eating a sandwich.
Monthly Pre-K

Health & PE: The Morning Routine

Posted on February 23, 2023

Daniel nearly misses Trolley, but the morning song helps him remember what he needs to do: put on clothes, eat breakfast, brush teeth, put on shoes, and go to school! Teach kids the morning routine song so that they will not forget the essential steps to get ready for each day. Continue »