Fundamental hardware proficiency, secure online behavior, and ethical social media engagement. Equips learners with productivity tool mastery, web publishing skills, and critical evaluation of emerging technologies.
A high-engagement, sub-friendly lesson where AVID students research, budget, and plan a 3-day dream vacation while applying WICOR strategies and financial literacy skills.
A 40-minute counseling lesson designed for middle school boys to address anxiety about the high school transition through interactive myth-busting and information gathering.
Explores the world of synthetic media, teaching students to identify AI-generated images and deepfake videos using critical analysis.
Focuses on identifying media bias through word choice, loaded language, and omitted perspectives in news and social media.
Students learn the difference between misinformation and disinformation and practice the essential skill of lateral reading to verify online claims.
A practical guide for students to find and use public technology resources safely and effectively. This lesson covers locating free computers, navigating public interfaces, and connecting to open WiFi networks.
This lesson empowers students to take control of their digital footprints by transforming them into intentional 'digital blueprints.' Students analyze mock social media profiles, practice professional communication, and draft networking bios while navigating online safety and misinformation.
Using the IDEAL framework to systematically solve academic and personal challenges.
An introduction to logical fallacies to help students build stronger arguments and think more critically.
Developing digital literacy by identifying bias and evaluating the reliability of online information.
Designing an optimal study environment and routine that minimizes distractions and maximizes productivity.
Practical strategies for managing test anxiety and maintaining peak focus during high-stakes assessments.
Science-based study techniques focusing on active recall and spaced repetition to beat the forgetting curve.
Mastering the structural hierarchy of outlining to prepare for complex essays and research projects.
Learning to visualize complex information through mind maps and concept diagrams for better retention.
Introduction to the Cornell Note-Taking system, the gold standard for high school and college lecture notes.
Students master the art of weekly planning and scheduling to balance academics, extracurriculars, and rest.
A deep dive into organizing physical and digital spaces to reduce mental friction and prevent lost assignments.
Students learn to categorize tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix to distinguish between what is truly important and what is merely urgent.
Navigating communication and self-esteem in the age of social media. Includes a 'Digital Wellness' research guide.
An intensive 30-minute exploration of the social and legal ripples of unethical behavior, culminating in the creation of 30-second digital PSAs to promote integrity.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the diverse range of professional paths within the visual arts, from traditional fine arts to digital design and commercial industries.
An introductory session defining what a brand is and identifying real-world brand elements through reading and interactive games.
Students apply their branding to real-world assets like business cards, social media posts, and website banners.
A workshop-style session focused on logo refinement and exploring color psychology to create cohesive palettes.
A deep dive into audience analysis, customer personas, and crafting tailored brand messaging through taglines.
Students explore how brand voice and core values shape identity and begin sketching their own logo concepts.
A social skills lesson focused on navigating common holiday situations like family gatherings, egg hunts, and conversations using an Easter theme. Includes interactive slides for group discussion and printable task cards for practice.
Introduces the Social Intelligence Academy and explores "Vibe Checks"—the criteria for healthy, high-functioning middle school friendships.
A middle school lesson exploring the impact of social media filters on body image and digital authenticity. Students analyze how images are manipulated and discuss the psychological effects of the 'Filter Factory'.
A lesson focused on navigating the complexities of digital life, covering social media etiquette, privacy boundaries, and cyberbullying prevention through realistic scenario-based learning.
The core foundational resources for mentors to guide their mentees through the 20-session journey.
An overview of body diversity, neutrality, and media literacy, shifting focus from ornaments to instruments.
Focusing on interpersonal communication, the THINK rule, setting boundaries, and positive social interactions.
Focusing on building a kinder inner dialogue, transitioning from a self-critical voice to a self-compassionate one, and developing resilience through positive self-talk.
Exploring the world of social media, filters, and algorithms to understand how digital spaces influence our self-perception and how to navigate them authentically.
Celebrating the group's journey and individual growth with a final collaborative art piece and reflection.
Goal setting and visioning for the future using a 'Letter to My 9th Grade Self' activity.
Addressing the practical and emotional aspects of transitioning to high school through a creative survival guide.
Navigating the changing landscape of middle-to-high school friendships and practicing empathy.
Developing assertive communication skills and learning how to set healthy boundaries with peers and family.
Discussing authenticity and the pressure to be 'perfect' online versus living 'unfiltered' in real life.
Analyzing the impact of social media on mental health and self-image through a 'digital footprint' art activity.
Building self-esteem by identifying personal strengths and creating visual reminders of self-worth.
Exploring the different parts of our identities and how we see ourselves versus how the world sees us.
Introduction to the group, establishing safe space norms, and getting to know one another through creative icebreakers.
A 35-minute interactive session exploring the mind-body connection with social media. Students use somatic mapping to identify emotional triggers in their most-used apps and learn strategies for digital safety based on the TCFSH 'DMs to Double Taps' guide.
In this capstone lesson, students synthesize their learning into a 'User Manual' for their own brain. They document personalized strategies for physical, digital, and temporal organization to build self-advocacy and long-term habits.
Students investigate the efficiency costs of multitasking and context switching. Through timed experiments, they compare sequential task completion with 'batching' strategies to develop more efficient workflow habits.
This lesson focuses on digital literacy through the lens of organization. Students learn effective file naming conventions, folder hierarchies, and inbox management strategies to prevent 'digital hoarding' and improve information retrieval speed.
Students analyze the impact of their physical environment on focus and productivity. By auditing workspace case studies and their own study areas, they learn to design spaces that minimize distractions and optimize ergonomics.
Students explore the neurological basis of executive function, focusing on working memory and inhibition. They engage in simulations like the Stroop Effect and memory overload tasks to understand why organizational systems are necessary for cognitive efficiency.
Students demonstrate their efficiency and mastery through real-world workflow tasks and self-assessment of mouse-keyboard balance.
Students compare keyboard shortcuts across different operating systems (Windows, ChromeOS, macOS) and create a translation cheat sheet.
Students explore and configure accessibility settings like Sticky Keys and Filter Keys to customize the keyboard for individual needs.
Students engage in rapid-fire drills to build motor memory and recall for common commands like Save, Print, and Select All.
Students analyze the keyboard layout to understand the placement of modifier keys and practice 'spider hands' exercises to reach combinations comfortably.
A capstone project where students apply all editing and formatting shortcuts to revise a rough draft into a polished final paper under a timed challenge.
Covers formatting shortcuts (Bold, Italic, Underline) and the essential Undo/Redo commands, allowing students to act as editors following style guidelines.
Teaches students the Cut, Copy, and Paste commands to reorganize a scrambled story, focusing on the distinction between moving and duplicating text.
Introduces the Shift key as a selection modifier, teaching students to highlight characters, words, and lines instantly to prepare for editing and deletions.
Students master the art of moving the cursor by character, word, and line using Arrow keys combined with Ctrl/Option, practicing navigation through a messy paragraph to fix errors without a mouse.
Resources and answer keys for educators to facilitate the Macro Mission sequence.
Teaching students to navigate software menus and context tools using the keyboard alone, specifically for spellcheck and tool access.
Focuses on formatting shortcuts for bold, italics, underline, and paragraph alignment to enhance document presentation.
Mastery of Cut, Copy, Paste, and Undo/Redo commands to reorganize and manipulate text effectively.
Introduces the Shift key as a modifier for text selection, allowing students to highlight text without using a mouse.
Teachers will learn how to design interactive, engaging lessons on Lenny Learning using advanced content types, gamification, and collaborative tools.
A comprehensive introduction for teachers to the Lenny Learning platform, covering the core assignment workflow, study tools, and administrative features.
A comprehensive guide for middle schoolers to master the digital NC EOG format, focusing on navigation tools, strategic thinking, and mindset.
A comprehensive guide for 6th-8th grade students to master the NC EOG digital format, covering NCPAT-specific tools, the RACE method for constructed responses, and growth mindset strategies.
A session focused on the 'how' of school, teaching students to manage their time through backwards planning and organizing their physical and digital learning spaces. Activities include a 'Time Thief' movement game and backpack/folder audits.
A foundation-building session focused on establishing psychological safety, group norms, and the shared purpose of the Academic Rebound program. Students participate in movement-based activities to build connection and define what they need from each other to succeed.
The final session celebrating growth. Students reflect on their progress, set long-term SMART goals with a growth mindset, and participate in a final 'Launchpad' celebration.
Focused on communication skills, students learn how to advocate for their needs with teachers. Includes role-playing scenarios for asking for help and practicing professional email etiquette.
Instruction on active note-taking systems and evidence-based study strategies like active recall and spaced repetition. Students engage in a 'Study Hack' station rotation to test different methods.
A session focused on the 'why' of attendance. Students explore how being present is the baseline for all academic success and participate in a movement activity that visualizes the 'Attendance Gap' and how missed days snowball into missed opportunities.
Establishing a weekly planning routine and reflecting on personal executive function tools for long-term success.
Developing time estimation skills and learning how to break large projects into manageable chunks.
Transitioning to digital organization using Google Calendar, reminders, and managing digital clutter.
Mastering physical organization systems including binders, lockers, and study spaces using color-coding strategies.
Learning how to create actionable checklists and prioritize tasks effectively using the 'Brain Dump' method.
Introduction to the concept of executive function as the 'brain's boss' and the importance of planning for middle school success.
This lesson helps students identify and apply pattern recognition skills across essential life domains, including workplace sorting, daily scheduling, budgeting, and community safety.
A session focused on executive functioning skills, specifically checking in on screen time goals and teaching assignment prioritization using the Eisenhower Matrix combined with due dates and point values.
A comprehensive test preparation lesson designed to equip students with tactical strategies for the Next Generation MCAS. This lesson covers computer-based testing tools, time management techniques, and a structured approach to high-scoring open response questions.
A lesson focused on establishing classroom norms and expectations for digital spaces. Students will explore what it means to be a responsible digital citizen and collaborate to create a shared 'digital blueprint' for their classroom community.
Students integrate digital tools into a weekly calendar and set up notifications to maintain a sustainable study routine.
Students learn to read analytics dashboards to identify 'difficult' cards and practice strategies to rephrase or break down complex information.
Students investigate gamified elements of study apps and discuss how to use streaks and badges for motivation without discouragement.
Students build digital decks using multimedia and accessibility features, emphasizing dual-coding to strengthen memory pathways.
Students explore digital flashcard platforms to understand how software manages review timing and compare manual vs. algorithmic tracking.
As a final project, students synthesize their learning by creating a 'Pitch Deck' for a savings plan. They present which bank they chose, their interest rate, their savings schedule, and their security measures for online banking.
Students define a financial goal (e.g., buying a bike) and create a plan that involves automated monthly transfers from checking to savings. They visualize the timeline for achieving their goal.
Students research different (fictional) bank offers, comparing interest rates (APY) and requirements. They learn that not all savings accounts are the same and that a higher interest rate can make a significant difference over time.
Using a safe, simulated tablet interface, students learn to navigate an online banking dashboard. They identify key security features like passwords and secure connections, and practice reading digital summaries of their accounts.
Students are introduced to the concept of interest as a reward banks pay for keeping money in a savings account. Using simple visual models and counters, they calculate simple interest over short periods to see how balances grow without additional deposits.
Students explore online banking dashboards, security features, and fraud prevention strategies.
Students perform a bank reconciliation, identifying discrepancies between their personal register and a bank statement.
Students learn the critical habit of tracking spending by maintaining a manual transaction register, calculating running balances to prevent overdrafts.
This lesson focuses on the physical and digital mechanics of moving money into and out of accounts. Students practice filling out deposit slips, endorsing checks, and writing checks.
Students investigate the differences between savings and checking accounts, analyzing liquidity, APY, and fee structures to make informed financial decisions.
The culminating project where students synthesize their learning into a personal manifesto for ethical and safe technology use in their future lives.
A forward-looking lesson on how automation is reshaping the workforce, focusing on the unique human skills that remain essential in the age of robots.
Students debate the complexities of copyright and ownership in the age of generative AI, learning how to ethically attribute work in an automated world.
An exploration of synthetic media and deepfakes, teaching students to critically evaluate digital content and understand the ethical risks of misinformation.
Students investigate how smart devices and AI assistants collect personal data, analyzing the trade-offs between technological convenience and individual privacy.
An industrial-themed teamwork lesson where students act as "Mind Mechanics" to apply the 4Cs and Computational Thinking to a complex engineering challenge.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the ethical implications of digital technology use for students, covering privacy, digital footprints, AI responsibility, and online empathy.
A 40-minute lesson for middle schoolers exploring the impact of social media and screen time on mental health, focusing on dopamine loops, algorithms, and healthy digital boundaries.
A 45-minute interactive lesson focused on digital citizenship in the age of AI, covering responsible use, bias, and academic integrity for 8th graders.
A comprehensive lesson for middle school students exploring the importance of academic integrity, the impact of cheating and plagiarism, and practical strategies for ethical behavior in school and digital spaces. aligned to Texas TEKS for Character Education.
This lesson provides students with a clear, accessible guide to the school's expectations and the specific causes for suspension as outlined in the student handbook. It focuses on translating administrative language into student-friendly terms while highlighting the positive behavioral supports available to them.
A lesson exploring the ethics and utility of AI-generated educational content, addressing common concerns like environmental impact and job displacement while highlighting the benefits of personalization and accessibility.
A lesson designed to help students define cheating through real-world scenarios, exploring the difference between collaboration and dishonesty. Students will examine various examples, including digital cheating and plagiarism, to understand the impact on their own learning and community trust.
A lightning-fast 15-minute lesson teaching adolescents the essential anatomy of a professional email, featuring a slide deck for instruction and a practical 'makeover' activity.
A 45-minute ICAP lesson designed for gifted middle school students to explore the intersection of their personal strengths and core values to identify potential career paths.
A middle school lesson exploring the mechanics of social media algorithms, how they prioritize engagement for profit, and their influence on user behavior through a hands-on 'Be The Algorithm' simulation.
