A quick, 10-minute social-emotional learning task focused on sharing control and being a mindful friend using the 'Friendship Remote' metaphor.
A wind-resistant collaborative building challenge where students use a tennis ball and heavy natural materials to construct a functional track. Focuses on spatial planning, iterative testing, and team communication.
Uncover the metrics of national wealth through the history of hyperinflation, the ethics of economic growth, and simulations of central bank management.
Master the dynamics of market forces through the history of the Tulip Mania, the ethics of ticket scalping, and simulations of price elasticity and equilibrium.
Explore the foundational pillars of economics through the history of the Dust Bowl, the ethics of organ markets, and simulations of scarcity and marginal utility.
Master the mechanics of life's largest financial commitments through the history of the 30-year mortgage, the ethics of urban gentrification, and complex simulations of home ownership.
Uncover the mechanisms of risk management through the history of the Great Fire of London, the ethics of pre-existing conditions, and complex simulations of health and auto insurance.
Master the battlefield of the modern marketplace through the history of consumer protection, the ethics of planned obsolescence, and simulations of contract negotiation.
Uncover the mechanics of modern banking through historical currency crises, the ethics of fee structures, and simulations of liquidity management.
Analyze the mechanics of financial choice through historical market crashes, the ethics of credit, and complex simulations of high-stakes adult purchases.
Master the art of information gathering and source verification in the digital age through historical misinformation cases and modern research simulations.
A 20-minute restorative art session designed to help a student process a difficult morning through humorous guided drawing and goal setting. This session focuses on externalizing negative emotions through silly character design and pivoting towards a positive afternoon objective.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help elementary students master self-regulation through the 'Calm Captain' framework. Students explore emotional triggers, breathing techniques, movement breaks, and positive self-talk through an interactive workbook and guided presentation.
A review and celebration of learned skills, focusing on maintaining positive group dynamics and being a reliable friend.
Focuses on resolving conflicts calmly using "I feel" statements and cooling-off strategies.