Jada Schmidt

This lesson plan introduces the important history of kente cloth and explores the process of its creation through literacy and a study of Earth's natural resources. Discover the processes of making the thread, dying the thread, and who the people are working to create the beautiful and icon kente cloth. The lesson can be extended with an included video for your students to create their own colorful kente square which can be pieced together to make a classroom quilt.

This mini unit plan includes a few lessons that provide an in depth understanding of quilting in America and its history that roots in African culture. It provides information on the history of weaving in African cultures (specifically including Ghana's kente cloth and its production using natural resources as well as the jobs needed to create the fabric), the historic events that led to slave trade in America, and the way African slaves used their talents and skills from their work before becom

Discover the important life achievements of Dr. Charles Drew, and the impact he had on blood donation today. This mini unit includes Google Slide and a work packet that follows Dr. Drew's history and allows students to understand the importance of blood donation and the impact his discovery made on blood storage across the world. This unit also has scientific activities and games which give your students an interactive opportunity to understand blood and the process of donation.

The powerpoint and worksheet combination reviews common vocabulary such as predator and prey, and uses these definitions to then identify the physical characteristics needed to determine if a bird is a raptor.

This Google Slide/worksheet duo provides a bite sized and hands on approach to understanding the important contributions of Dr. Patricia Bath. This mini unit takes a look at the life and achievements on Dr. Bath in an easy kid-friendly way.

This bundle pack introduces the concepts of habitats, ecosystems, food webs, and the connectedness of living organisms. Coordinating worksheets are included to support student learning and understanding.

This mini unit will offer your classroom tools for identifying and differentiating the physical traits of fish and other ocean animals. The unit includes vocabulary, guided games and activities to assess student understanding, research opportunities, and writing. The mini unit culminates with information on pollution and other concerns that are affecting our oceans and the animals within it.

This mini unit plan includes a few lessons that provide an in depth understanding of quilting in America and its history that roots in African culture. It provides information on the history of weaving in African cultures (specifically including Ghana's kente cloth and its production using natural resources as well as the jobs needed to create the fabric), the historic events that led to slave trade in America, and the way African slaves used their talents and skills from their work before becom

This is a fun way to get your student interested in the various cultures of the world. This is an interactive research guide where the main powerpoint will be reflected on the classroom screen, and scholars can research the questions independently on their own personal chromebooks or tablets. Each question is followed by a short video clip that explains the questions more, and a map that locates the area for students to see. This information scavenger hunt is a great way to provide quick researc

This bundle back includes and interactive and comprehensive opportunity for your students to learn about the importance of trees, and the top reasons for deforestation. Students will be able to collect information through a variety of methods including materials for carousel information hunts, task cards with guided notes, and two graphic organizers to allow your students to create comprehensive arguments for and against the deforestation happening across the globe. Students will be able to use

This Google Slide and workbook duo can be used whole group, or it can be given to your students to complete as an independent project. The lesson includes a short vocabulary and review of ecosystems, habitats, and the connectedness of our planet, Earth. Following the mini lesson you will find links to multiple other learning opportunities that focus on various conservation efforts, including deforestation, polluted oceans, decline of insect pollinators and more. The lesson also includes informat

This Google Slide power point can be used whole group, or it can be given to your students to complete as an independent project. The lesson includes a short vocabulary and review of ecosystems, habitats, and the connectedness of our planet, Earth. Following the mini lesson you will find links to multiple other learning opportunities that focus on various conservation efforts, including deforestation, polluted oceans, decline of insect pollinators and more. The lesson also includes information o

This is a four day research scavenger hunt that provides a daily "clue" that describes a black hero in the medical field. Your students may independently research the day's "Mystery Hero" which will be followed by important information and activities about their history and their contributions to the medical field. Each mini lesson provides an interactive and meaningful way for your students to interact with new and important Black figures throughout American history.

This lesson first gives an in depth review to support the identification of predators versus prey. The lesson also identifies the physical characteristics used to determine a bird as being a raptor. Students will have the opportunity to learn these specific traits and use their understanding to identify a variety of birds based on their physical features.

This is a four day research scavenger hunt that provides a daily "clue" that describes a black hero in the medical field. Your students may independently research the day's "Mystery Hero" which will be followed by important information and activities about their history and their contributions to the medical field. Each mini lesson provides an interactive and meaningful way for your students to interact with new and important Black figures throughout American history. Look to find an interactive

This lesson allows your students to understand exactly what physical characteristics are used to identify and differentiate fish from other ocean animals. They will also have the opportunity to research (either full group or independently) to identify various other animals found in the water. Students will be exposed to some of the concerns that face our ocean today, and research conservation efforts that can be used to support a healthy ocean and planet.

This power point and PDF work in conjunction with one another to identify the physical characteristics that are used to define reptiles. This lesson bundle provides vocabulary review, opportunities for reading comprehension, and a mini activity to assess their understanding of the concepts covered.

This lesson breaks down the facts about honeybees and the different roles bees play within the hive.

Discover the important life achievements of Dr. Charles Drew, and the impact he had on blood donation today. This mini unit follows the Dr. Drews history and allows students to understand the importance of blood donation and the impact his discovery made on blood storage across the world. This unit also has scientific activities and games which give your students an interactive opportunity to understand blood and the process of donation.

This Google Slide presentation is an easy way to link up all your electronic lesson plans in one place for your substitute teacher. This template gives you space to input your class schedule, your attendance list, and a page for each class you might have throughout the day. Each classroom focused slide has a place where you can easily link an online resource that you sub can use to support any hard copy materials you have left for them.