Grade Level: High School

College Myths

College Myths
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 [...]

Making the Most of Education

Making the Most of Education
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 [...]

Being Part of a Team

Being Part of a Team
Learning Libraries » High School » Self-Management Self-Management Family Resources on Being Part of a TeamLesson Topic Students explore the meaning of teamwork and how to strengthen their teamwork skills. Essential Question What are the important characteristics of teamwork? Loading the player... Being Part of a Team - Ashley Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation [...]

Introvert and Extrovert

Introvert and Extrovert
Learning Libraries » High School » Relationship Skills Relationship Skills Family Resources on Introvert and ExtrovertLesson Topic Students analyze and create a model for a school based on learning needs of introverts and extroverts. Essential Question How do introverts and extroverts learn best? Loading the player... Introvert and Extrovert - Berhane Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download [...]

Self Respect & Self Care

Self Respect & Self Care
Learning Libraries » High School » Self-Awareness Self-Awareness Family Resources on RespectLesson Topic Managing time online Essential Question In the digital age, when we can be online 24/7, how can we manage our online lives to stay healthy and productive? Loading the player... Self-Respect and Self-Care – Hillary Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf [...]

Peace

Peace
Learning Libraries » High School » Self-Awareness Self-Awareness Family Resources on PeaceProject and Purpose Students create an artistic interpretation of a place where they find peace on a postcard and share it with a person of their choice Essential Question How do we depict the places we find peace? How do we choose people with [...]

Emojis: Such Characters

Emojis: Such Characters
Learning Libraries » High School » Social Awareness Print Social Awareness Family Resources on Emojis: Such Characters!Project and Purpose The use of emojis has grown, students will consider their place in writing and communication. Essential Questions Is the use of emojis a sign of future communication or a temporary cultural fad? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download [...]

Obsessed with Fame

Obsessed with Fame
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 [...]

On Glasses, Fullness, and Emptiness

On Glasses, Fullness, and Emptiness
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 [...]

Mnemonics Teach One

Mnemonics Teach One
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 [...]