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A CRISIS OF LEADERSHIP: Building Character & Integrity (Curriculum DISTRICT)
What if you could empower your students to become future leaders with character & integrity? You can!The learning objective of this NO-TEACHER-PREP, 13-18 week, student-centered course is to create future leaders whose behavior is guided by their values, rather than wealth and status. You can intentionally teach resilience, perseverance, honesty, trustworthiness, empathy, compassion and courage - not just talk about them. This complete yet flexible curriculum - perfect for mentor groups and Stud
11th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Character Education, Civics, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: DISTRICT BUNDLE - A Crisis of Leadership: Building Character & Integrity
Newspaper ARTICLE Template Journalism Curriculum How To Write a News Article
🗞️✨ Turn Your Students into Aspiring Journalists with Real-World News Story Writing!Transform your ELA or journalism lessons into an engaging newsroom experience with this News Story Writing Guide! Students will learn how to write impactful, well-structured articles while analyzing mentor texts and exploring real-world prompts. Perfect for middle and high school, this no-prep resource provides everything you need to teach news writing — from the inverted pyramid structure and lead development
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
College & Career Readiness COMPLETE CURRICULUM
★ ★ ★ If you are working with students on scholarship applications, scholarship essays, personal statements, resumes, references, planning for the future, visualizing success, & growth mindset you NEED this curriculum! ★ ★ ★ EVERYTHING IS CREATED FOR YOU!! Included in this zip file are three PDF documents, OVER 450 PAGES. There is a COMPLETE student handbook with information, brainstorming pages, logs & so much more. This also includes a comprehensive teacher guide with 180 days of exc
9th - 12th
Character Education
LOCAL HISTORY SERIES: Complete Bundle — 7 Student-Led Inquiry Units
Grades 9–12 | Digital Tools + Printable Handouts + Teacher Guides | Fully Localizable Every community has a history worth investigating — and most of it never makes it into a textbook. This bundle gives you seven fully structured, student-led inquiry units built around one premise: your students’ own community is the primary source. Each lesson follows the same pedagogical philosophy: students discover before they’re told, evidence drives conclusions, and the work is grounded in the specific
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies), Speaking & Listening
Life Logic: Building Clear Thinking and Moral Reasoning for Today — A Timely Cur
Teaching Students How to Think, Not Just What to Learn The Life Logic Curriculum helps students build the skills every parent and educator wants—critical thinking, wise decision-making, and moral courage. Through engaging stories, thought-provoking discussions, and real-world problem-solving activities, Life Logic equips learners to: Weigh choices and consequences with confidence Strengthen integrity, character, and responsibility Apply logic to everyday life and future leadership Per
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
Yr 7 Physics Program | 10-Week Forces & Motion Unit | Gravity, Friction, Energy
Transform your Year 7 Physics unit with this 10-Week Forces and Motion Program, perfectly aligned to Australian Curriculum (ACSSU117, ACSIS124–ACSIS133) and grounded in Piagetian scaffolding for middle-school learners. This editable scope-and-sequence provides a complete term plan that blends explicit teaching, guided inquiry, and hands-on investigations to build conceptual understanding of forces, motion, gravity, friction, and simple machines. What’s Included ✅ Full 10-week program tab
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Science), Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS2-4
+11
Year 7 Forces & Motion Unit | Physics | Gravity, Friction, Simple Machines etc.
Year 7 Forces & Motion Unit | 10-Week Physics Program | Gravity, Friction, Simple Machines & InvestigationsBring the laws of motion to life with this complete 10-week Year 7 Physics Program! Perfect for middle school science classrooms, this bundle includes everything you need to teach forces, motion, gravity, air resistance, friction, and simple machines through clear instruction, engaging simulations, and hands-on investigations. Designed for explicit, scaffolded learning, the program blend
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Science), Physical Science, Physics
Write Like the Masters Do!
Every great writer has a method. Jack London sought adventure in the wild; Mark Twain listened to the voices of the Mississippi River; Virginia Woolf explored the hidden thoughts of her characters; Flannery O’Connor revealed truth through shock and irony. Pulitzer Prize–winning authors like Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, Toni Morrison, John Steinbeck, Alice Walker, Robert Frost, and Gwendolyn Brooks each brought unique approaches that shaped American and world literature. This workbook inv
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Creative Writing, Novel Studies, Writing
REVIEW Article Writing Lesson Newspaper Articles Template Journalism Guide
📝✨ Transform Your Students into Persuasive Review Writers!Bring the world of journalism to life with this Review Writing Guide — a complete, ready-to-use lesson that teaches students how to craft powerful, engaging, and authentic reviews. From movies and books to restaurants and products, your students will learn how to express informed opinions that captivate readers. Perfect for middle and high school ELA or journalism classes, this resource blends structure and creativity — helping student
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
30 Days of AI in the Classroom | Teacher Lesson Ideas, Prompts & Activities for
🌺 STOP GUESSING HOW TO BRING AI INTO YOUR CLASSROOM You know AI is everywhere. You also know the resources out there are either too techy, too vague, or built for a content area that isn't yours. This 30-day system is different — it's classroom-tested, pedagogy-first, and built by a teacher who teaches every day. Whether you teach ELA, social studies, math, dance, or study skills, each of these 30 ideas gives you a ready-to-launch activity, a student-facing "I can" success criterion, and a
6th - 8th
Other (ELA)
Festive Folk Fiddle Fiesta - for Multi-Level String Orchestra
This lively, festive folk fiddle arrangement for Multi-Level String Orchestra features the classic Christmas Carols: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; The Sussex Carol; Silent Night and I Saw 3 Ships - the latter of which is in 'Pirate Style' and is inspired by Jennifer Thomas' amazing version of this tune - and is used with her kind permission. As with all Pick 'n' Mix arrangements, there are multiple part options to suit everyone- from complete beginners to advanced players - and all those in-betwe
Not Specific
Instrumental Music, Music
Complete Unit- Branding Bootcamp- Middle School/High School
This engaging, week-long unit immerses middle and high school students in the world of brand identity and strategic visual communication. The curriculum begins with students analyzing existing brand guides for popular brands they already know, using a mix of warm-ups and structured questioning strategies to build foundational knowledge. Students can then conduct a detailed analysis of their own school's brand identity, researching key elements like Logo, Color Palette, Typography, Tagline, and B
6th - 10th
Graphic Arts, Instructional Technology, Library Skills
Middle School Case Study Community Dilemma & Evidence-Based Argument Writing
The City of Sugarland, New Jersey owns a vacant, city-owned lot near downtown. The space has been empty for years, and community members have different ideas about how it should be used. City leaders must now decide how to move forward while considering cost, community needs, long-term impact, and public opinion. You have been selected to serve as a Community Advisory Committee, responsible for reviewing evidence and making a recommendation. The Vacant Community Lot Dilemma is a real-world case
6th - 8th
Character Education, Reading, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+3
Middle School Case Study Community Dilemma 2 & Evidence-Based Argument Writing
The City of Sugarland, New Jersey is considering whether to introduce shared electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters for community use. Supporters believe these devices could offer flexible transportation and reduce car traffic for short trips. Others are concerned about safety, infrastructure, cost, and enforcement. City leaders must now decide how to move forward. You have been selected to serve on a Community Advisory Committee, responsible for reviewing evidence and making a recommend
6th - 8th
Character Education, Reading, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+3
JAWS Unit - Film or English Elective
This multi-part high level unit guides students through a deep analysis of Peter Benchley’s Jaws, emphasizing its transformation from page to screen. Students will engage in close reading, explore narrative structure, study character development, and create original writing inspired by the text and film.The documentary Jaws at 50 Viewing Guide is included if the goal is to go further in depth with the analysis of the film and its creation.Included: Close reading analysis from the text of the no
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Literature, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
Why Study Latin?
Why Study Latin? is a colorful PowerPoint slideshow that shows students how Latin has influenced western civilization and is still an important subject to study today. It gives an overview of Latin from Roman times to today: how it evolved into the Romance languages, is found in binomial nomenclature, periodic table, zodiac signs, constellations, legal, anatomical and pharmaceutical terms, literature, mythology, history, culture, songs, familiar expressions, and abbreviations. I suggest using th
6th - 12th, Not Specific
English Language Arts, Latin
COLUMN Article Writing Lesson Newspaper Articles Template Journalism Guide
🗞️✨ Empower Young Journalists to Write Impactful Columns!Bring real-world journalism into your classroom with this Column Writing Guide — a dynamic resource that helps students craft powerful opinion and editorial pieces! With a step-by-step approach, mentor texts, and engaging prompts, this lesson makes persuasive, thoughtful column writing accessible and exciting for every student. Perfect for middle and high school ELA or journalism classes, this ready-to-use unit blends structure with cre
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
English 9 Honors Sample Syllabus- NY
This sample syllabus includes learning goals, course description, a defense of the use of lo-fi music in the learning environment, the mian unit and course texts, a description of an attendance and late work policy, and a syllabus acknowledgement form to be signed. This course was designed around the thematic units: Executive Skills, Coming-of-Age, Quest Stories, Hero & Villain Types, and Intertextuality. Ancillary material includes grammar, writing, poetry woven throughout. I have files for sa
9th - 10th
Informational Text, Novel Studies, Writing
Beginner Chess Lesson 2: The Pieces
♟️ Beginner Chess Lesson 2: The Pieces & How They MoveAligned to CA Common Core State Standards Perfect for Elementary–Middle School ClassroomsBring the game to life with this engaging second lesson in your beginner chess unit! After mastering the board and coordinates, students are ready to explore the heart of the game: the six chess pieces and their unique movements.This clear, visual, highly structured lesson helps students build confidence by learning: ✔️ The names of all six pieces ✔️
4th - 8th
Geometry
Also included in: Beginner Chess Bundle (Lessons 1–5)The Complete Introduction to Chess
Bitcoin: The Bitcoin Ecosystem Unit 5
Unit 5: The Bitcoin EcosystemHigh School Economics & Social Studies CurriculumGrade Level: 9-12 California Standards Alignment:HSS-EC.12.1: Students understand common economic terms and concepts and economic reasoningHSS-EC.12.6: Students analyze issues of international trade and explain how the U.S. economy affects, and is affected by, economic forces beyond its bordersHSS-G.12.3: Students analyze the geographic processes that affect the formation and persistence of modern
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Financial Literacy, Money Math
Also included in: Money Evolution: From Barter to Bitcoin - Complete Curriculum Bundle
Beginner Chess Lesson 5 (Bonus Lesson): Common Checkmate Patterns
♟️ Beginner Chess Lesson 5: Common Checkmate Patterns (Bonus Lesson!)Aligned to CA Common Core State Standards Perfect for Building Strategy & ConfidenceWrap up your beginner chess unit with this powerful bonus lesson (sneak peak of the intermediate chess course) on the most important checkmate patterns every player should know! These patterns give students the confidence to win games, recognize threats, and plan ahead—skills that transfer directly to logic and critical thinking. In this engag
4th - 8th
Classroom Community, Geometry, Other (Math)
Also included in: Beginner Chess Bundle (Lessons 1–5)The Complete Introduction to Chess
Beginner Chess Lesson 4: Special Moves
♟️ Beginner Chess Lesson 4: Special Moves (Castling, En Passant & Promotion)Aligned to CA Common Core State Standards Engaging & Easy-to-Teach for Grades 3–8Take your students’ chess skills to the next level with this exciting lesson on the three most important—and most misunderstood—special moves in chess! After learning how pieces move and how to identify check and checkmate, students are ready to master the strategic moves that transform real gameplay. In this clear and visual lesson, stud
4th - 8th
Classroom Community, Geometry, Other (Math)
Also included in: Beginner Chess Bundle (Lessons 1–5)The Complete Introduction to Chess
Beginner Chess Lesson 3: Check and Checkmate
♟️ Beginner Chess Lesson 3: Check & CheckmateAligned to CA Common Core State Standards Clear, Visual, and Perfect for Elementary–Middle SchoolNow that your students know the board and how each piece moves, it’s time for one of the most exciting parts of chess: understanding check and checkmate.This lesson makes these big concepts simple and accessible—even for brand-new players. Using clear visuals, examples, and guided practice, students learn how to identify threats, defend their king, and
4th - 8th
Geometry
Also included in: Beginner Chess Bundle (Lessons 1–5)The Complete Introduction to Chess
Beginner Chess Lesson 1: The Board, Coordinates & How to Set It Up!
Kick off your chess unit with a lesson that builds rock-solid foundations! This engaging, student-friendly resource introduces learners to the most essential first step in mastering chess: understanding the board, coordinates, and how to set the game up correctly.Students will learn: ✔️ How the chessboard is organized ✔️ How to read and use chess coordinates (files, ranks, algebraic notation) ✔️ How to correctly set up every piece ✔️ Through hands-on practice that builds confidence and spa
4th - 8th
Geometry
Also included in: Beginner Chess Bundle (Lessons 1–5)The Complete Introduction to Chess
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