Learning Libraries » High School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on College MythsProject and Purpose There are many misconceptions about colleges that students may have, students will answer questions and dispel some myths about various college experiences. Video Overview: MYTH: COMMUNITY COLLEGES HAVE LOW ACADEMIC STANDARDS. “It’s like if you can’t meet the [...]
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on What's a Responsible College VisitProject and Purpose College visits can be a useful tool if used correctly, students will answer questions to learn about how to go about responsibly making a college visit. Video Overview: High school seniors around the country are [...]
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Early Exposure to a CareerProject and Purpose Students will answer questions about the importance of volunteering and how volunteer experiences can teach about potential career choices. Video Overview: Volunteerism has become a graduation requirement for high school students in hundreds of school [...]
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Finding a MentorProject and Purpose Students will answer questions to discuss and understand the value of mentorship. Video Overview: Ten-year-old Tyrone used to be shy and rarely played with other kids his age. “And I didn’t like to smile because of my [...]
Learning Libraries » High School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Making the Most of EducationProject and Purpose Students will answer questions considering the earning levels of people who do not complete high school and earn a diploma. Video Overview: Teens like to spend money on clothes, cars, music, games, everything! Many teens [...]
Learning Libraries » Elementary (3-5) » Responsible Decision-Making Print Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Warning SignsProject and Purpose Students examine making healthy choices. Essential Questions Why is it important to warn people of the dangers of tobacco? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used in the classroom: Students learned what [...]
Learning Libraries » Elementary (3-5) » Responsible Decision-Making Print Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Making Healthy ChoicesProject and Purpose Students examine making healthy choices. Essential Questions What are some healthy choices we can make to help stay away from drugs and alcohol? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used in [...]
Learning Libraries » High School » Responsible Decision-Making Print Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Perfectionism GamesProject and Purpose Students participate in improvisation games that teach strategies for dealing with perfectionism. Essential Questions What are some strategies to help us embrace making mistakes? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used in [...]
Learning Libraries » High School » Responsible Decision-Making Print Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Life “Mulligan”Project and Purpose Students will apply advice from experts to analyze situations they would like to “do over” to turn a setback in to a comeback. Essential Questions How do we learn and move on from setbacks? Share this Link [...]
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Print Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Stop Before You SendProject and Purpose Students will review and discuss the importance of proof-reading email and social media posts before sending or posting. Essential Questions Why is it important to slow down the pace of online e-mail communication? Share this [...]
