Learning Libraries » High School » Self-Awareness Print Self-Awareness Family Resources on Obsessed with FameProject and Purpose Social media has many implications for youth today, students will discuss if they should value becoming famous. Essential Questions Are American teens addicted to fame? Explain. Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used [...]
Learning Libraries » High School » Self-Awareness Print Self-Awareness Family Resources on Glasses, Fullness, and EmptinessProject and Purpose Students build arguments to convince their peers of the best way to develop a strong sense of optimism Essential Questions How do you develop a strong sense of optimism? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If [...]
Learning Libraries » High School » Self-Awareness Print Self-Awareness Family Resources on Mnemonics Teach OneProject and Purpose Students analyze an article about mnemonics and create 3-5 original mnemonics. Essential Questions How do mnemonics and teaching help us remember and learn information? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used in the [...]
Learning Libraries » High School » Self-Awareness Print Self-Awareness Family Resources on Being Cool, Part 2Project and Purpose Student groups analyze articles about “coolness” and present their information to the full group. Essential Questions Is being “cool”…cool? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used in the classroom: Students continued their [...]
Learning Libraries » High School » Self-Awareness Print Self-Awareness Family Resources on Being Cool, Part 1Project and Purpose Students analyze the criteria for being “cool.” Essential Questions How do you define what it means to be “cool”? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used in the classroom: Students analyzed what [...]
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Self-Awareness Self-Awareness FreedomProject and Purpose Students will learn about decision making skills. Essential Questions What do I need to consider as I make grow and make more decisions on my own? Lesson PlanOpen / Download Complete PDF LessonsDiscussion Questions: After watching the video... Discuss in pairs, in small groups, [...]
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Self-Awareness Self-Awareness CourageProject and Purpose Students will discuss someone maintains their courage when faced with adversity. Essential Questions What assets does someone draw on to deal with difficult life situations? Lesson PlanOpen / Download Complete PDF Lessons Discussion Questions: After watching the video... Discuss in pairs, in small groups, [...]
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Self-Awareness Print Self-Awareness Family Resources on MnemonicsProject and Purpose Students create classroom posters for mnemonics that will enhance their studies. Essential Questions How do mnemonics help us remember information? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used in the classroom: Students learned about some basic [...]
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Self-Awareness Print Self-Awareness Family Resources on Throw (Numbers)!Project and Purpose Students play a game to practice both their basic math skills and using their working memory. Essential Questions Why should we build our working memory skills? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used in [...]
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Self-Awareness Print Self-Awareness Family Resources on Working Memory: Three-Letter WordsProject and Purpose Working in pairs, students listen to a list and rearrange letters into words to practice using their working memory Essential Questions Why should we build our working memory skills? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If [...]