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This bundle contains five one-hour lessons. They are appropriate for students in your ASB, study skills, homeroom, or health classes--students with whom you have an opportunity to teach and connect over authentic issues that affect our life and leadership! I use them as a "Monday Motivator," and I love the conversation that these kinds of talks inspire with my students. I created these lessons with grades 7-12 in mind, specifically for my 9th grade AVID class. All lessons have a teen-friendly TE

This lesson is designed to help students envision and articulate their goals and dreams...digitally. In their end of year survey, this project-based lesson was remembered as a favorite! Everyone can benefit from a Vision Board. While I designed it for my 9th Grade AVID class, I recommend it for ASB, College and Career Education, Character and Life Skills. Use it to kick off the New Year, Genius Hour/Twenty Time, or to send your students off with an end of year treasure as they anticipate their

This is a lesson on mindfulness, based upon a TED Talk (20:12), that addresses the socio-emotional need of recognizing our physiological responses to stress and offers strategies to address them. This lesson series is appropriate for students with whom you have an opportunity to teach and connect over authentic issues that affect our life and leadership! I love the conversation that these kinds of talks inspire with my students. All lessons have a teen-friendly TED Talk, a two-page print and GO!

This is a motivational lesson that is based upon a highly engaging TED Talk (17:24 minutes), and it is designed to help you and your students set manageable goals or kick off the new year. The premise is that if we add small habits to our existing routines, over time, we can achieve significant results. This lesson series is appropriate for students in your ASB, study skills, homeroom, or health classes--students with whom you have an opportunity to teach and connect over authentic issues that a

This is a lesson based upon a highly engaging and empowering TED Talk by Amy Cuddy (21:02), a social psychologist at Harvard University. Cuddy examines our body language and how it influences not only how others view us—but also how we perceive ourselves. She presents her research and explains the science behind our nonverbal communication. She also offers practical suggestions that we can all implement to increase our presence and grow our influence. Objective:Students will be able to understa

This is a lesson on finding joy and gratitude in the face of adversity. It is based upon an inspiring, teen-friendly TED Talk (12:45) given by Sam Berns, who had progeria, a rare genetic condition that causes a person to age prematurely. He was 17 and a junior in high school when he gave the talk. He passed shortly thereafter, but not before inspiring so many (this talk has been viewed by over 31 million people). Bottom line: if this young man can live a life of happiness and gratitude, all of u

This lesson is based upon a TED Talk (18:32) given by a social-media-savvy college student who went on a social media “fast” as part of her research. She addresses the ways in which social media can create a false sense of perfection as well as the dangers of seeking validation from online sources. She also talks about positive ways to use social media for “self-branding” and networking. They are appropriate for students in your ASB, study skills, homeroom, or health classes--students with whom

This is a lesson on friendship, based upon a TED Talk (16:23), that addresses how to nurture friendships and connections. It makes a great Valentine's Day lesson--without being gushy, but is relevant to any conversation about meaningful friendships. It is appropriate for students in your ASB, study skills, homeroom, or health classes--students with whom you have an opportunity to teach and connect over authentic issues that affect our life and leadership! I use them as a "Monday Motivator," and

End of Year Digital Portfolio Objective:Students will synthesize their learning in English Language Arts by curating their reading and writing from the year with a template for a digital "one-pager" on a Google Slide--along with a few personal highlights. This activity is a cumulative product that I designed for my 8th grade English language arts students to showcase their reading and writing and includes: • explicit instructions for students with a nine-minute "how-to" video that walks students

This bundle contains five one-hour lessons. They are appropriate for students in your ASB, study skills, homeroom, or health classes--students with whom you have an opportunity to teach and connect over authentic issues that affect our life and leadership! I use them as a "Monday Motivator," and I love the conversation that these kinds of talks inspire with my students. I created these lessons with grades 7-12 in mind, specifically for my 9th grade AVID class. All lessons have a teen-friendly TE

This is a lesson on how we can create “luck,” based upon a TED Talk (11:39), that addresses the behaviors we can adopt to increase the opportunities that, in turn, lead to “luck.” It works for Saint Patrick's Day if you're feeling "thematic," but I chose this talk because it is straightforward, it incorporates a great metaphor regarding how we can build a "sail" to capture the "winds of luck," and it debunks the idea that some people are "just lucky." This lesson series is appropriate for stude

This is an article from Huff Post that addresses and refutes traditional reasons for why teen reading may be censored. I used it when we were reading Fahrenheit 451, and it would also be a good pick for Banned Books Week in September. I have adapted it for my version of Kelly Gallagher's Article of the Week program: Should We Censor What Teens Read?Huff Post, June 10, 2017, Peter Brown Hoffmeister (1645 Words) In addition to the traditional “Article of the Week,” this lesson includes scaffold

This is an article that addresses the use of location tracking and whether parents should use it to track their teens' location. I used it for my version of Kelly Gallagher's Article of the Week program: "Should You Track Your Teen's Location?" September 2018 (560 Words) LESSONS #1-5 ARE BUNDLED FOR $10.00#1: “Should You Track Your Teen’s Location?” (Technology)#2: “Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Campaign Keeps Anthem Kneeling in the Spotlight” (Protest, Civil Rights)#3: “Let Teenagers Sleep In” (Slee

This is an article that I used for my version of Kelly Gallagher's Article of the Week program, and it addresses many issues related to vaping, not the least of which is how the e-cigarette industry has targeted teenagers. With vaping being ubiquitous across high school campuses, this article is informative without being “preachy,” and it generated some very thoughtful written responses with my students. “Addicted to Vaped Nicotine, Teenagers Have No Clear Path to Quitting” December 2018 (1566 W

Have students read about a modern day protest through this article. It chronicles Colin Kaepernick's anthem kneeling and his #KnowYourRights campaign. ”Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Campaign Keeps N.F.L. Anthem Kneeling in the Spotlight” New York Times, August 29, 2018 (1090 words) LESSONS #1-5 ARE BUNDLED FOR $10.00#1: “Should You Track Your Teen’s Location?” (Technology)#2: “Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Campaign Keeps Anthem Kneeling in the Spotlight” (Protest, Civil Rights)#3: “Let Teenagers Sleep In”

Need a team-builder? An ice-breaker? A field-day activity or a drama showdown? This digital scavenger hunt is a GET UP AND MOVE activity. It would be great for teaching beginning of the year norms with social media or end of the year celebrations. I created it for my leadership class as an end of year activity. It would work well for ASB, AVID, Drama, Homeroom, and PAL classes. There are ten activity cards. Each card has a QR code. Hang them up around your school or in an open area where student

These lessons hit several common core standards for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These are articles that I use for my version of Kelly Gallagher's Article of the Week program. In addition to the traditional “Article of the Week,” these lessons include scaffolded resources to build students’ academic vocabulary and addresses multiple standards for reading, writing, speaking, and listening with informational text. This lesson includes: ●learning objectives for each facet of the les

Whether you are teaching a figurative language lesson  or looking for an interactive activity to complement your poetry unit with the Google apps for educators, your students will find this lesson engaging. This is a great introductory activity for the beginning of the year--especially if you are opening with an online or distance learning model. Students will be able to create a personal metaphor based upon a values clarification lesson, the selection of a key value, and a photo of them using

This is an article that talks about failure and how it is necessary to promote growth and, ultimately, success. I use for my version of Kelly Gallagher's Article of the Week program. There are Three Kinds of Failure, But Only One You Should Feel Bad About QZ.Com, August, 2018 LESSONS #1-5 ARE BUNDLED FOR $10.00#1: “Should You Track Your Teen’s Location?” (Technology)#2: “Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Campaign Keeps Anthem Kneeling in the Spotlight” (Protest, Civil Rights)#3: “Let Teenagers Sleep In”

This is a lesson based upon a highly engaging TED Talk by Mariana Atencio (17:46), a journalist with NBC. Without using the words “prejudice” or “racism,” she talks about how we respond to difference in others. She speaks of her experiences as a Venezuelan who came to the United States for summer camp and later made this country her home. Her message speaks to the fact that our differences are what make us special—are what make us human. Atencio uses the power of storytelling to challenge her li