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AP Computer Science Python 20 Lesson Set + HW + Assessments
A complete set of 20 lessons, with the corresponding classwork, homework, code (for hw and classwork) and 3 light assessments. The lessons cover various introductory topics in computer science (utilizing Python). This lesson set is meant for students who have some understanding of the computer science fundamentals and want to develop/expand their knowledge in Python. The lesson set utilizes Visual Studio Code, a modern and popular software development IDE. All material has answer keys where appr
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Other (Math)
Fun with Four Different Mathematical Systems
What a great way to manipulate numbers from four different civilizations and learn about their culture! Students will develop critical thinking skills as they decode our Arabic numbers to learn famous quotes, spell English words using Roman numerals, work with unfamiliar Arabic numbers and practice reading from right to left. Mayan numbers will be the most challenging and interesting. Appropriate for Grades 4-12, higher education, and homeschoolers.
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Other (Math), World History
Video Guided Mean, Median, Mode, Standard dev., Variance, IQR, & Variables
This video-guided review walks students through calculations for mean, median, mode, standard deviation, variance, and interquartile range (IQR). It also includes a foundational review of quantitative vs. qualitative variables, independent vs. dependent variables, and variable types, including interval, ratio, continuous, and discrete variables. Videos are from Youtube (no Youtube subscription required to view), all video links are provided.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
General Science, Other (Math), Statistics
The Gruffalo Literacy & Maths Games Lesson | KS1-KS2 | Reading, Comprehension
The Gruffalo Literacy & Maths Games Lesson | KS1-KS2 | Reading, Comprehension & Number General Information: Highly interactive PowerPoint of “Gruffalo Games” including word-building from “Gruffalo”, true/false comprehension, story quiz, character feelings, habitat matching, and differentiated maths problems involving fractions, percentages, and addition within 100. Includes multiple-choice questions, emotional vocabulary tasks for mouse/animals, and a final quiz on poem/story form. Estimated Co
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (ELA), Other (Math)
TED Talk: How folding paper can get you to the moon- Adrián Paenza
This high school math resource explores exponential growth through the paper-folding example, helping students understand repeated doubling, powers of 2, and the surprising size of large numbers. Best for: Math, Algebra, STEM, Critical Thinking Includes: • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 9–12, College, Adult Ed | Print-a
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
TED Talk: Euclid’s puzzling parallel postulate- Jeff Dekofsky
This high school math resource explores Euclid’s geometry, the parallel postulate, and the development of non-Euclidean geometry, connecting mathematical theory to real-world applications and critical thinking. Best for: Math, Geometry, STEM, Critical Thinking Includes: • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 8–12, College, Ad
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Geometry, Other (Math)
TED Talk: One is one… or is it?- Christopher Danielson
This high school math resource explores units, place value, and the concept of “one,” helping students build a deeper understanding of numbers, grouping, and mathematical thinking. Best for: Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, STEM Includes: • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 9–12, College, Adult Ed | Print-and-go
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
TED Talk: How to defeat a dragon with math- Garth Sundem
This high school math resource uses a creative story to teach the order of operations (PEMDAS), helping students understand and apply multi-step problem-solving in an engaging way. Best for: Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, STEM Includes: • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 9–12, College, Adult Ed | Print-and-go
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
TED Talk: How to organize, add and multiply matrices- Bill Shillito
This high school math resource introduces matrices and linear algebra concepts, including operations and real-world applications like cryptography and data organization. Best for: Math, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, STEM Includes: • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 9–12, College, Adult Ed | Print-and-go
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra 2, Calculus, Other (Math)
TED Talk: What is Zeno’s Dichotomy Paradox?- Colm Kelleher
This high school resource explores Zeno’s paradox and the concept of infinity, helping students understand infinite series, limits, and the relationship between math and philosophy. Best for: Mathematics, Algebra, Philosophy, STEM Includes: • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 9–12, College, Adult Ed | Print-and-go
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
TED Talk: The Infinite Hotel Paradox- Jeff Dekofsky
This high school resource explores Hilbert’s Infinite Hotel and the concept of infinity, including countable infinity, prime numbers, and mathematical paradoxes. Students analyze abstract thinking and mathematical reasoning. Best for: Math, Algebra, Philosophy Includes: • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 9–12, College, Ad
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
TED Talk: The case of the missing fractals- Alex Rosenthal and Gorge Zaidan
This high school resource explores fractals and infinite processes, including zero area shapes, infinite perimeters, and self-similarity. Students analyze mathematical patterns, geometry, and the concept of infinity through engaging storytelling. Best for: Mathematics, Geometry, STEM Includes • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Gr
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Geometry, Other (Math), Other (Science)
TED Talk: How many ways can you arrange a deck of cards?- Yannay Khaikin
This high school resource explores permutations and factorials through the example of a shuffled deck of cards. Students analyze large numbers, probability, and mathematical reasoning. Best for: Math, Statistics, Probability Includes • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 9–12, College, Adult Ed | Print-and-go
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Other (Math), Statistics
TED Talk: Group theory 101: How to play a Rubik’s Cube like a piano- Michael Sta
This high school math resource explores how group theory connects abstract mathematics to real-world applications like the Rubik’s Cube and musical composition. Students analyze permutations, transformations, and chord structures while discovering how mathematical patterns shape both puzzles and music. Includes • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking disc
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Music, Other (Math)
TED Talk: Will laser blasters ever be possible?- Christopher Baird
This high school physics resource explores how lasers work, focusing on stimulated emission, coherence, and the scientific limits of laser power. Students examine real-world laser applications and analyze why science-fiction laser weapons remain unlikely. Includes 20 discussion questionsEssay promptGuided essay with paragraph scaffoldingClassroom debate activityPrint-ready worksheet formatGrades: 8–12 | Print-and-go
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Math), Other (Science), Physics
TED Talk: What’s the difference between accuracy and precision?- Matt Anticole
This high school resource explores the difference between accuracy and precision through engaging examples and real-world applications, including space exploration and scientific measurement. Students analyze data, uncertainty, and the importance of reliable results. Best for: Science, Physics, STEM Includes • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discuss
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Math), Other (Science), Physics
The mathematical secrets of Pascal’s triangle- Wajdi Mohamed Ratemi
This high school math resource explores Pascal’s Triangle through patterns, binomial expansion, and real-world applications in probability and combinatorics. Students analyze mathematical relationships while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Includes • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 8–12 | Print-a
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Geometry, Other (Math)
Leadership Matrix Survey
Tired of online surveys where you can't see the students' responses -- only the results? This Leadership Matrix Survey is a reflective, student-centered activity designed to help learners identify their leadership style based on their approach to tasks and people. Students complete an 18-question self-assessment, score their results, and plot their data on a leadership matrix to determine where they fall. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide students through scoring, graphing, and interpreti
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Other (Performing Arts)
TED Talk: How to spot a misleading graph- Lea Gaslowitz
This TED-Ed companion resource teaches students how graphs can mislead, exaggerate, or manipulate data despite appearing objective. Students explore common techniques such as scale distortion, cherry picking, missing context, and selective framing through real-world examples from advertising, politics, and science. The resource emphasizes critical thinking and data literacy skills essential for navigating modern media. Includes 20 high school/college-level discussion questions, an expanded, ev
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Math), Other (Social Studies), Statistics
TED Talk: The origin of countless conspiracy theories- PatrickJMT
This resource explores Ramsey theory and pattern recognition, examining why meaningful-looking patterns appear in texts, data, and nature. Students analyze probability, human perception, and coincidence through discussion, writing, and debate. Includes: 20 high school/college-level discussion questionsEvidence-based essay promptStructured essay prompt with paragraph guidance and sentence startersDebate with Position A, Position B, and class discussion startersIdeal for mathematics, philosophy,
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Math), Psychology, World History
TED Talk: Why the metric system matters- Matt Anticole
This resource explores the history and impact of the metric system, tracing its origins in the French Revolution and its role in science, politics, and global cooperation. Students analyze historical reform, technological consequences, and modern debates through discussion, writing, and debate. Includes: 20 high school/college-level discussion questionsEvidence-based essay promptStructured essay prompt with paragraph guidance and sentence startersDebate with Position A, Position B, and class di
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, Other (Math), World History
TED Talk: Where do math symbols come from?- John David Walters
This TED-Ed companion resource explores the origins and purpose of mathematical symbols, revealing how they function as a language designed to simplify and communicate complex ideas. Students learn where symbols like the equals sign, plus sign, exponents, and sigma notation came from and why mathematicians rely on symbolic shorthand. The resource includes 20 discussion questions, a structured debate with clearly labeled positions, and two essay-writing options: a fully expanded, evidence-bas
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
TED Talk: What in the world is topological quantum matter?- Fan Zhang
This TED-Ed companion resource explores the discovery of topological phases of matter and the groundbreaking work that earned the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics. Students learn how topology applies at the quantum level, how topological insulators enable stable, efficient electron transport, and how these ideas may revolutionize electronics and quantum computing. The resource includes 20 discussion questions, a structured debate with clearly labeled positions, and two essay-writing options: a fu
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Other (Math), Physics
TED Talk: Can you outsmart Fate and break her ancient curse?- Dan Finkel
Bring logical thinking, strategy, and storytelling together with this engaging TED-Ed Companion Resource based on the puzzle story of a family curse and a magical duel with Fate. Students explore factors, multiples, prime numbers, and long-term strategy while analyzing narrative structure, symbolism, and decision-making. This resource includes 20 analytical discussion questions, a structured essay prompt, and a debate topic exploring the moral and strategic choices at the heart of the puzzle. Pe
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Literature, Other (Math), Other (Science)
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