This learning progression was designed to have students think critically about the power of "word choice" in Language through an exploration of Protest Signs. Students are guided through a look at the power of Protests globally and are asked to consider their own written expression of their "Voice," when considering a social issues that matters to them, Students are supported in designing their own impactful Protests Signs. A rubric and Teachers notes are included:) Created by R. Richards Copyri
Students will explore through inquiry the Influential Face of Social Justice Leaders and how they are represented in Magazine Medias. I have provided you a Powerpoint presentation here, but I used the Google Slides version of this and assigned the slides to each student so that they could research and share their work online with me. You can do the same with this Powerpoint Presentation as well. I used this media exploration / assessment as a precursor to the social justice leader magazine cove
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual Arts
This Product was designed as a Mental Health check at the beginning of the year but can be easily adapted to solicit a reflective discussion at the end of the year. This experience is designed to be used with Peardeck such that students can provide interactive responses if they choose. The data from student responses are automatically tabulated and can become a platform for whole class or small group discussion. Question topics and included media resources engage topics of Fear; Racism; Challeng
This product is designed to guide students to continue thinking about their own Aspirations. Two main Learning Goals for this learning experience are, firstly to engage students in an inquiry around WHO they are now, Who they want to be, and How they want to represented in the world (how they will impact their world). Secondly, students are directed to use technology to represent their Aspirations visually in creative ways. This product provides students an opportunity to explore a critical part
This Google Slide Deck is designed to walk students through a learning progression focused on using media to enhance oral presentations. The overall goal is to move students away from giving presentations where they read from their media to the audience. The goal is to use visuals and some text to engage an audience in more effective ways. These lessons use a Critical Analysis of Bias in Media as a platform for developing Oral Language and Media Analysis Materials. The Google Slide Deck contains