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High school critical thinking service learning resources
STEM Problem Solving Service Learning Project
Help your students to think critically, develop good character traits, improve our world, and create heartfelt persuasive writing using the 8 components of this project:
Inspirational Quotes
Random Acts of Kindness
Kids Improving Our World Research Project
STEAM Project - Identifying a Real World Problem and working on a Solution
Online Giving Challenge
Oral Presentation
Carousel Presentations & Scavenger Hunt
Comparing Themes with "A Dolphin's Tale
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Gobierno Estudiantil - Emprendiendo Juntos (Planeación Didáctica + Recursos)
¡"Gobierno Estudiantil - Emprendiendo Juntos", un proyecto educativo interactivo diseñado para transformar el salón de clases en un laboratorio de aprendizaje práctico! Este proyecto innovador aborda múltiples campos formativos, fomentando habilidades cruciales como liderazgo, emprendimiento, pensamiento crítico y trabajo en equipo.Características Destacadas:Simulación de Gobierno del Aula: Los estudiantes asumen roles de secretarios de gobierno, cada uno liderando una secretaría (Cultura, Econo
Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE: Todos los Recursos (Español)
Social Justice Activities on Identity, Privilege, and Intersectionality
These printable resources are to be used as handouts, exercises, and worksheet for facilitating discussions on identity, privilege, and intersectionality. These materials were used by grades 5 - 8 in a social justice education class. Identities and privilege are excellent starting blocks for discussing social justice topics.
Included:
- 4 definitions of what makes up identity
- 7 puzzle pieces of identity (Age, Gender, Ethnicity, Nationality, Religion, Language, Ability)
- Scenarios highlight
Grades:
5th - 10th
The Blind Side: Movie Analysis
We all must admit that kids love movies. A movie analysis is an effective educational strategy that influences the building of a culturally diverse community that does not limit itself to the classroom and traditional classroom resources. When the classroom becomes the community, learners are empowered and higher levels of critical thinking are reached. Nothing is more effective than the study of the many issues in The Blind Side. Various activities are included in this package, including a proj
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Community Engagement Action Plan: Empowering Students Through Service Learning!
Empower your high school students to make a positive impact in their community with this community engagement action plan lesson! As an experienced educator, I understand the importance of providing students with opportunities to engage in meaningful service learning experiences.This lesson is designed to achieve clear learning objectives and address essential questions while guiding students through the process of getting involved in their community. Through interactive discussions and collabor
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: Special Olympics Matthew Williams · Google Link · Remote Learning
This 3 page analysis allows students to dig deeper into the inspiring and engaging TED Talk, "Special Olympics Let Me Be Myself - A Champion," by Matthew Williams, through discussion questions, quote analysis, and vocabulary.TED Talk Description: How much do you know about intellectual disabilities? Special Olympics champion and ambassador Matthew Williams is proof that athletic competition and the camaraderie it fosters can transform lives, both on and off the field. Together with his fellow a
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Service Learning- A Complete Guide!
This set is your complete guide to start and complete service learning projects in your class!
This set includes:
Directions for how to implement, teach, and guide service learning.
Graphic organizer pages for every step of the process for your students.
Assessments and grading rubrics.
Inspirational ideas and an example list of projects I've completed with my students!
Grades:
2nd - 9th
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The Issue of Child Labor: The Labor Behind the Label
Looking for a current event? A global issue captured in today's headlines? A way to make a difference through community service? An issue that will inspire and bring out the best in your students? THE ISSUE OF CHILD LABOR: THE LABOR BEHIND THE LABEL is the answer.This unit puts students on the front line of this compelling and real world problem. They investigate this issue with a focus on "The Big Picture" and on the clothing, toy, carpet, and chocolate industries. They become activists by w
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Identity Tree
This exercise helps students identify elements of their personalities and their origins which in turn will help them identify the origins of any implicit biases they hold. They will use the information from their introspective look at their identities to put into practice identifying biases they hold when watching some carefully chosen videos. Includes a short teacher guide with my suggestions for leading the activity.This activity is meant to be a year-long work in progress that students revis
Grades:
5th - 12th
Learner Profile IB - Greek version
Το προφίλ του μαθητή περιγράφει ένα ευρύ φάσμα ικανοτήτων και στάσεων που ξεπερνούν το πλαίσιο της ακαδημαϊκής επιτυχίας και βοηθούν όλα τα μέλη της σχολικής κοινότητας να μάθουν να σέβονται τον εαυτό τους, τους άλλους και τον κόσμο γύρω τους.The International Baccalaureate describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around th
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Fortune Origami Acts of Kindness
These origami fortune tellers we loved as kids take on a positive spin! In this creative, fun way to inspire acts of kindness, kids will learn small acts of kindness that they can incorporate in their daily lives and share ideas of kindness with their friends and family. These small acts can brighten someone's day and add up to increasing their positivity.OR choose a blank template to have fun working on vocabulary, or a specific topic of your choosing. Contains 4 color templates with a blank te
Grades:
K - 12th
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Homer's Phobia: The Simpsons and LGBTQ+ rights
Social justice is a common theme in the animated television series The Simpsons. While the show admits a slant towards liberalism and the writers seem to embrace appreciation for progressive ideals, the show makes jokes across the political spectrum. Topics ranging from environmental justice to LGBTQ rights to sexism have been featured on The Simpsons. This social justice emphasis has not gone unnoticed, with the series and movie winning several social justice awards, such as the Environmental M
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: The Simpsons series: using The Simpsons for social justice discussion
Market Fair Activity Plan - Inquiry Process
Planning a fair or market at your school?
Do you want your students to be involved and run stalls?
Here is a business plan for more senior students to use that includes the process and reflection pages.
It also includes a journal page that must be kept and a plan for the students to follow each week.
There is also examples of advertisements they can use to bring people to their stall or activity.
There is also a plan for the teacher to use. This includes the learning goals and other key pieces o
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
The Simpsons series: using The Simpsons for social justice discussion
Social justice is a common theme in the animated television series The Simpsons. While the show admits a slant towards liberalism and the writers seem to embrace appreciation for progressive ideals, the show makes jokes across the political spectrum. Topics ranging from environmental justice to LGBTQ rights to sexism have been featured on The Simpsons. This social justice emphasis has not gone unnoticed, with the series and movie winning several social justice awards, such as the Environmental M
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Diversity Training Manual
A complete training manual for conducting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
TED Talk: Guerrilla Gardner Ron Finley · Google Link · Remote Learning
This 3 page analysis allows students to dig deeper into the inspiring and engaging TED Talk, "A Guerilla Gardener in South Central LA," by Ron Finley through discussion questions, quote analysis, and vocabulary.TED Talk Description: Ron Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA -- in abandoned lots, traffic medians, along the curbs. Why? For fun, for defiance, for beauty and to offer some alternative to fast food in a community where "the drive-thrus are killing more people than the dr
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Project Based Learning Log
Use this template to accompany any Project Based Learning unit. Students keep track of their learning tasks and the outcome. There is a space for the teacher to add a score for each date. The second page contains a student reflection which you can also use as an assessment tool.
Easily adaptable for all grade levels!
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Whitman's "I Sit and Look Out: Acknowledging the Human Condition"
As a realist writer, Whitman addressed pertinent issues of his time. What our students will recognize in the study of Whitman is that those same issues are observable in our society today. Nothing has changed but time. This product provides students an opportunity to walk in the shoes of those who experience oppression from the hands of those who they consider friends, acquaintances, loves ones, etc. Whitman merely observed the behavior of the oppressed. This product allows students to not only
Grades:
6th - 12th
Girls Just Want to Have Sums: The Simpsons and sexism/gender stereotyping
Social justice is a common theme in the animated television series The Simpsons. While the show admits a slant towards liberalism and the writers seem to embrace appreciation for progressive ideals, the show makes jokes across the political spectrum. Topics ranging from environmental justice to LGBTQ rights to sexism have been featured on The Simpsons. This social justice emphasis has not gone unnoticed, with the series and movie winning several social justice awards, such as the Environmental M
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: The Simpsons series: using The Simpsons for social justice discussion
The Old Man and the Lisa: The Simpsons and recycling
Social justice is a common theme in the animated television series The Simpsons. While the show admits a slant towards liberalism and the writers seem to embrace appreciation for progressive ideals, the show makes jokes across the political spectrum. Topics ranging from environmental justice to LGBTQ rights to sexism have been featured on The Simpsons. This social justice emphasis has not gone unnoticed, with the series and movie winning several social justice awards, such as the Environmental M
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: The Simpsons series: using The Simpsons for social justice discussion
Much Apu About Nothing: the Simpsons and immigration
Social justice is a common theme in the animated television series The Simpsons. While the show admits a slant towards liberalism and the writers seem to embrace appreciation for progressive ideals, the show makes jokes across the political spectrum. Topics ranging from environmental justice to LGBTQ rights to sexism have been featured on The Simpsons. This social justice emphasis has not gone unnoticed, with the series and movie winning several social justice awards, such as the Environmental M
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: The Simpsons series: using The Simpsons for social justice discussion
The Cartridge Family: The Simpsons and gun rights
Social justice is a common theme in the animated television series The Simpsons. While the show admits a slant towards liberalism and the writers seem to embrace appreciation for progressive ideals, the show makes jokes across the political spectrum. Topics ranging from environmental justice to LGBTQ rights to sexism have been featured on The Simpsons. This social justice emphasis has not gone unnoticed, with the series and movie winning several social justice awards, such as the Environmental M
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: The Simpsons series: using The Simpsons for social justice discussion
Weekend Islamic School Scavenger Hunt
This is a great activity for students to become acquainted with weekend Islamic school by having them research the answers via partners or independently.
You will need student Islamic books and to know the proper procedures in your local mosque.
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Burns and the Bees: The Simpsons and the decline of the bee population
Social justice is a common theme in the animated television series The Simpsons. While the show admits a slant towards liberalism and the writers seem to embrace appreciation for progressive ideals, the show makes jokes across the political spectrum. Topics ranging from environmental justice to LGBTQ rights to sexism have been featured on The Simpsons. This social justice emphasis has not gone unnoticed, with the series and movie winning several social justice awards, such as the Environmental M
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: The Simpsons series: using The Simpsons for social justice discussion
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