Seventh grade students learn to 'switch gears' between different device modes based on classroom tasks, bridging the gap between rules and agency.
A lesson focused on identifying and challenging cognitive distortions through the 'evidence for vs. against' technique, styled as a psychological investigation.
A high-engagement, 30-minute art-based SEL lesson for 7th graders focused on identifying and regulating emotional states using the 'Window of Tolerance' framework and a DIY 'Internal Shutter' tool.
A lesson designed to help students master the SMART goal-setting framework to achieve academic and personal success. Students will learn to transition from vague intentions to actionable, time-bound blueprints for their future.
A recurring weekly reflection tool designed to help students celebrate successes, manage their emotional well-being, and sharpen their academic focus through a creative doodle-inspired layout.
A workshop for middle schoolers on restorative dialogue and genuine apologies, focusing on moving beyond simple 'I'm sorry' statements to identify impact and propose meaningful repair.
A workshop for middle schoolers focused on restorative justice and effective apologies, helping them build bridges of understanding through accountability and restitution.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help students manage impulsive reactions to authority figures and transform argumentative language into constructive communication.
A 6th-8th grade social-emotional learning lesson designed to combat end-of-year burnout. Students explore neuroplasticity and cognitive flexibility through hands-on 'engineering' of their own mental responses to setbacks.
A short incentive program to encourage middle school attendance through a cupcake-themed competition.
An 8th-grade lesson on understanding data collection and the 'hidden price' of free apps. Students explore how their data is tracked and used for advertising through the JHawk Way lens of being Safe.
An 8th-grade lesson on practicing internet hygiene and online safety protocols through the lens of the JHawk Way of being Empathetic. Includes a slide deck, teacher guide, and collaborative application activity focused on positive framing and digital responsibility.
Eighth grade students evaluate their digital agency, focusing on self-regulation and building a professional personal brand for high school readiness.