Daniel Amram

In this highly engaging, self-reflective, and creative project, students are asked to consider two futures for themselves: one in which they follow the path that is expected of them based on the influence of other people and societal norms and another in which they follow their hearts in pursuit of true happiness and purpose. Students will paste these two timelines with past and future milestones on a poster board alongside images and descriptions of the things they want most in life. Finally, s

Socratic seminars (or class debates) provide both an engaging and valuable opportunity for students to think critically about divisive topics and brainstorm evidence to support their beliefs. Students are given 6 statements based on the movie to carefully consider. They are then asked to agree or disagree with each statement, explain why, and provide evidence to support their response. Students should complete this before the start of the Socratic seminar/class debate. During the seminar/debate,

This activity, most applicable to juniors and seniors, guides students through the basic steps involved in post-secondary education planning. Students will start by assessing their personal academic and financial status. Then, they will work as a class to identify the pros and cons of the three most common paths to continue their education after high school (4-year universities, community colleges, and trade schools). In Step 3, students will analyze 3 schools to determine what degree of financi

In this one-pager, you'll find directions for students to apply for essay-based scholarships. Students will have access to local and national scholarship search engines along with tips on how to creatively search for the best scholarship opportunities rather than simply resorting to the most popular scholarship sites. The document includes a handful of scholarship essay writing tips to make applications stand out from the competition!

This download includes 3 short articles that discuss the various benefits of thinking positively throughout life. After each article, there are 3 reflective and evidence-based questions for students to answer. You can assign students all 3 articles to read or you can have 1/3 of the class read each article and share their findings with the rest of the class!

Socratic seminars (or class debates) provide both an engaging and valuable opportunity for students to think critically about divisive topics and brainstorm evidence to support their beliefs. Students are given 6 statements based on the movie to carefully consider. They are then asked to agree or disagree with each statement, explain why, and provide evidence to support their response. Students should complete this before the start of the Socratic seminar/class debate. During the seminar/debate,

Socratic seminars (or class debates) provide both an engaging and valuable opportunity for students to think critically about divisive topics and brainstorm evidence to support their beliefs. Students are given 6 statements based on the movie to carefully consider. They are then asked to agree or disagree with each statement, explain why, and provide evidence to support their response. Students should complete this before the start of the Socratic seminar/class debate. During the seminar/debate,

Teaching students to communicate effectively via email is not only an important life skill, but it is also crucial in enabling them to advocate for themselves while in school. In this activity, students will learn the importance of effective email communication and the 7 components of a complete email. Students will then practice writing emails for 3 unique scenarios.

This resource pairs well with my "Healthy Habits PowerPoint" resource. In Part 1 of this activity, students will commit to forming one healthy habit. They will look up the health benefits of their chosen habit and develop a plan for easing into forming the habit. In Part 2, they will choose any 10 questions related to promoting healthy habits to answer thoughtfully and completely.

Socratic seminars (or class debates) provide both an engaging and valuable opportunity for students to think critically about divisive topics and brainstorm evidence to support their beliefs. Students are given 6 statements based on the movie to carefully consider. They are then asked to agree or disagree with each statement, explain why, and provide evidence to support their response. Students should complete this before the start of the Socratic seminar/class debate. During the seminar/debate,

Looking for a creative way to have your students practice using ethos, pathos, and logos? In this activity, students will first get comfortable with the importance and concepts of ethos, pathos, and logos through video clips and examples. Next, they will work with a partner to choose 1 of 5 scenarios to write a script about that requires the use of persuasion. Students will need to demonstrate correct use of the 3 rhetorical devices in the lines of their script. Feel free to have students act ou

In this activity, students will learn the importance of prioritizing and the necessary steps to follow to prioritize effectively. Students will then read and respond to 3 scenarios of increasing difficulty that require them to use and further develop their prioritization skills.

How better to start the school year than by reminding students why they should care about their education? This activity will get students up and out of their seats to explore the many reasons why putting forth effort towards their academics as high school students will benefit them now and in their futures. Working in groups, students will be asked to interpret the message behind 4 captivating artifacts; each contains a unique perspective on the importance of a high school education. A fifth, m

This document chronologically lists the key events that take place in the 1971 version of Macbeth.

If you are looking for a resource to have students apply their knowledge of budgeting, savings/investing accounts, and financial goal-setting to spur real change in the way they manage their money, this is the tool for you! In Part 1 of the activity, students are guided through the process of calculating both their total liquid assets and projected monthly savings. This portion also covers calculating monthly income, essential expenses, disposable income, and non-essential expenses. In Part 2, s

This PowerPoint on healthy habits should be teacher-guided. You will first walk students through a standard day that highlights the unhealthy habits many of them may currently have. Next, you will be able to highlight several easy-to-develop habits that can lead to greater levels of energy, motivation, and happiness. Finally, students are asked to commit to forming one healthy habit. Please see my resource titled "Healthy Habits Activity" for a follow-up activity to this PowerPoint.

This product includes 46 slides that cover the basics of budgeting, checking and savings accounts, and investing accounts (CD accounts, investing with a financial advisor, and brokerage accounts [mutual funds and individual stocks]). Slides can be modified to create guided notes.

This product is a fun and interactive way for students to learn the homebuying process. Each step of the homebuying process will require students to engage in some way--from brainstorming questions to ask a realtor before partnering with them to looking up homeowner's insurance quotes online! An answer key is included.

This assignment provides students the chance to practice effective communication skills. Students will select 3 of 10 effective communication tips to focus on as they record a conversation with an adult about a topic of their choosing. They will listen to their recording and identify the moments where they utilized those 3 tips and explain how they were used. Students will also identify 1 tip that they struggled to use and identify when in the conversation they could have used it more effectivel

Socratic seminars (or class debates) provide both an engaging and valuable opportunity for students to think critically about divisive topics and brainstorm evidence to support their beliefs. Students are given 6 statements based on the movie to carefully consider. They are then asked to agree or disagree with each statement, explain why, and provide evidence to support their response. Students should complete this before the start of the Socratic seminar/class debate. During the seminar/debate,