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Episode 26: LA84 Foundation with Renata Simril

…give us a highlight reel of some of the awardees and what some of the initiatives that they launched or are doing with their students at their school sites? Renata Simril [14:37] The 23 videos, I read all of them, but the videos are really about storytelling. That’s when they pull at your heartstrings, and…

Episode 14: LabXchange with Marty Samuels

…this episode A-T-A-G or C Amgen Biotechnology Experience BLAST Bloom’s Taxonomy CRISPR-Cas9 Disney Plus (streaming platform) Dr. Frederick K Dr. Robert Palmer ER (series) Foundations of Biotechnology Gutenberg Bible Harvard University Harvard University – Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning Harvard University – Molecular and Cellular Biology and Chemical and Physical Biology Howard University…

Episode 29: Understanding Wildlife Conservation and the Importance of Early Math Interventions

…he started becoming enamored with P-22, and started writing songs so we funded some music videos, we funded in his community, a Wildlife to Watts Festival to bring wildlife to them. We have mural artists who paint P-22. Jonathan Martinez he’s an incredible Latino artist; Cory Maddie who is this incredible artist in LA who…

Episode 17: 2022 Teacher of the Year with William Morejón

…our coaches. So, we would share these artifacts of our teaching. Last year especially, I did record a good chunk of my lessons and then I would share them with these teachers, and it was cool because we would watch each other’s videos and give just genuine, honest feedback. It was non-threatening. It was like,…

Episode 27: LA84 Foundation Part II with Jason Morgan

…is that the LA Sports Entertainment Commission, they produced these videos of our work, and they interviewed our students, and so they told us to invite one student, and obviously I invited three. Some of the things that they said also tie into part of that vision of mathematics is, “how do students feel when…

Episode 10: Griffin Education with Tim Griffin

…content out there and the teachers are so over-scheduled. I’m in a program with the Children’s Media Association where we’re looking to find a collaborator who can take our music and get it on TV, either as animated videos in between episodes of shows, or as a recurring feature on someone else’s show, like the…

unit: Bringing It All Together – Mathematics

…solved problems in the videos you viewed? Once you solved the problem, consider how you would have explained your solution to someone else. What would be important to explain? How would you use words, diagrams, and equations to communicate your explanation in writing? How might your written explanation have compared to the mathematical writing in…

video: History in the Real World: A Documentary Filmmaker

Introduction The Real World videos in the Reading and Writing in the Disciplines course support teachers’ daily efforts to effectively teach students using the Common Core State Standards as benchmarks for success. Through stories of professionals working toward social justice in different disciplines, these videos can serve as a tool for showing students the role…

video: Mathematics in the Real World: An Epidemiologist

Introduction The Real World videos in the Reading and Writing in the Disciplines course support teachers’ daily efforts to effectively teach students using the Common Core State Standards as benchmarks for success. Through stories of professionals working toward social justice in different disciplines, these videos can serve as a tool for showing students the role…

video: Science in the Real World: A Biotech Startup

Introduction The Real World videos in the Reading and Writing in the Disciplines course support teachers’ daily efforts to effectively teach students using the Common Core State Standards as benchmarks for success. Through stories of professionals working toward social justice in different disciplines, these videos can serve as a tool for showing students the role…

video: English in the Real World: A Sports Journalist

Introduction The Real World videos in the Reading and Writing in the Disciplines course support teachers’ daily efforts to effectively teach students using the Common Core State Standards as benchmarks for success. Through stories of professionals working toward social justice in different disciplines, these videos can serve as a tool for showing students the role…

video: Portraits

…from being mirror reflections, portraits are complex constructions of identity that serve a range of functions from expressing power and declaring status to making larger statements about society at a given point in history. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole…

video: Series Overview

…and eras. The Web site, guide, and text provide a variety of opportunities to learn more. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: The Thousand and One Nights

…sanity, the kingdom, and all of her readers from the evils of life with her stories. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

unit: What Is Disciplinary Literacy?

…writing, and general instructional practices that support literacy development. During this course, you will view classroom videos across the disciplines and grade levels in middle school and high school that illustrate key ideas in a section. Each video is accompanied by suggestions for reflection and response before, during, and after viewing, so you may want…

video: Converging Cultures

…led to creative juxtapositions, hybrid styles, innovative forms, and the reinterpretation of traditional signs and symbols. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: The Natural World

…mere transcription of reality. Every rendering of the natural world is, ultimately, a construction, in which nature is translated through the filter of our own interests, values, and desires. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly…

video: The Urban Experience

…In turn, the urban experience has inspired the creation of artwork depicting aspects of city life. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Conflict and Resistance

…as a means for expressing personal views on politics, war, social inequities, and the human condition. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

unit: Interview with Featured Scientist Rick Gaitskell

…particle. In order, therefore, to be able to see such small event rates we need to reduce all other possible sources of events. We have taken the LUX detector deep underground, in order to try to remove cosmic rays, which on the surface, are streaming through my hand at the level of about one or…

unit: Featured Scientist Paul Kwiat

…and billions of photons. So, these particles of light are kind of streaming all around. What we do is in a very controlled setting is produce very, very special pairs of photons. And I’m interested in just how those one or two photons behave. And they can behave in really strange ways that are almost…

video: Exchange Rates (International)

…the Euro became the standard currency for the entire European Union and threatened to compete with the dollar. These stories portray the palpable cycle of effects involving trade, domestic growth, inflation, and flexible exchange rates. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in…

video: The Epic of Gilgamesh

This video introduces the earliest work of literature—The Epic of Gilgamesh. Learn how this ancient story still inspires readers and artists today, and how its themes of power and leadership, and friendship still resonate. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole…

video: The Body

…identity, constructing sex and gender ideals, negotiating power, and experimenting with the nature of representation itself. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Dreams and Visions

…people have found many ways to record ephemeral feelings, unknowable mysteries, personal fantasies, and inner visions. At the same time, art has been used as a tool to inspire and guide dreams and visions, both secular and spiritual. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose…

video: History and Memory

…failures, and it can be used to record and create communal as well as personal memories. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Ceremony and Society

…belief, negotiate power, and attend to the physical and spiritual well-being of both individuals and societies. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Cosmology and Belief

…of mortal and immortal, communing with ancestors, channeling forces of good, and repelling those of evil. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Death

…others personally and culturally specific. They have, moreover, used a wide range of objects, images, and structures to negotiate the processes of aging and dying, grieving, and commemorating. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited….

video: International Trade (International)

…American firms would relocate south of the border. Others insisted that increased trade would create new American jobs and industries. These stories illustrate the pros and cons of free trade. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is…

video: My Name Is Red

This video introduces My Name Is Red, Orhan Pamuk’s evocative novel of miniaturists in 16th-century Istanbul. Then, as now, the city is on the edge of two worlds, responding to the demands of change and tradition. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading,…

video: The Bacchae

This video introduces one of the greatest of Greek tragedies, The Bacchae of Euripides, a story of Dionysus and his followers, and the effect they have on Thebes, and its young leader, Pentheus. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or…

video: Writing

…between written words and pictures has been manipulated to communicate ideas. It has also inspired countless artists around the globe, whose works demonstrate how text and image can enhance, supplement, complicate, or even undermine each other’s meanings. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only….

video: The Odyssey

…Trojan War are described, as well as his eventual, emotional reunion with his faithful wife, Penelope. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Stabilization Policy (Macroeconomics)

…still control the economy. These stories highlight arguments for and against active government counter-stabilization policy. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws.  …

video: Pollution and the Environment (Microeconomics)

…known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which both economists and energy providers could support. Pollution is a “negative externality,” which, as these stories show, can have serious consequences for economic efficiency. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole…

video: Popol Vuh

This video introduces the Mayan creation story in all its grotesque humor, luminous beauty, and unique language. See the Mayan writing and drawing that originally brought this story to life, and follow its journey around the world. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only….

video: Candide

…hellish but hilarious adventures and see what conclusions people who love this book have come to. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Things Fall Apart

…logic, beauty, and problems, and then watch it begin to crack under internal and external pressure. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: One Hundred Years of Solitude

…yourself as you dive into this novel by the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: The God of Small Things

…the past yet reaching for a new future, and hear from passionate readers of the novel. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Markets (Microeconomics)

…contract in baseball history. These stories show how a well-functioning free market pricing system determines how producers manufacture goods, what they will pay, what goods will be manufactured, and for whom the goods will be produced. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading,…

video: The Firm (Microeconomics)

…in India. These stories show how competitive firms try to minimize their costs of production by utilizing an optimal combination of inputs and scale of operation. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will…

video: Supply and Demand (Microeconomics)

…used creative advertising to create a demand for blue jeans. These stories illuminate factors that determine the quantity of goods demanded by consumers and the factors that determine the quantity of goods supplied. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or…

video: Domestic Life

…events taking place within these domestic spaces have been the inspiration for countless artists. Their depictions of everyday life are best understood as complex documents melding real-world observations with ideal social expectations. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in…

video: Perfect Competition/Inelastic Demand (Microeconomics)

…Farm Bill of 1996 gave farmers a little more maneuverability, but for the most part farmers are still held to the fluctuating demand statuses of large competitive firms. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited….

video: Economic Efficiency (Microeconomics)

…cut into landlord profits and consequently led some to abandon properties. These stories examine how the “invisible hand” behind free markets operates, the reasons for interfering with free markets, and the costs of doing so. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in…

video: Monopoly (Microeconomics)

…1998, the U.S. government filed a suit against the world’s largest software company, Microsoft, for participating in anti-competitive practices. These stories explain what monopolies are, and why government sometimes chooses to intervene. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in…

video: Monetary Policy (Macroeconomics)

…supply, economic growth, and inflation, and explain why choosing correct monetary policy can be so difficult. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Oligopolies (Microeconomics)

…had been a federally protected oligarchy. These are all examples of oligopolies and the forces that influence them. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under…

video: The Tale of Genji

…life in the midst of the back-biting, scheming, and deceit of the powerful people around him. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Labor and Management (Microeconomics)

…wages, and how do they get away with it? These stories show how labor unions and corporate managers battle to affect the supply of labor, wages, and prices. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited….

video: GNP/GDP (Macroeconomics)

…changed to GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in 1991, it still didn’t account for all aspects of economic growth. Nonetheless, GDP data measurements help us understand the U.S. economy. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited….

video: Federal Deficits (Macroeconomics)

…stories show that deficits can be helpful or harmful, but long-term debt is serious business. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws.  …

video: Productivity (Macroeconomics)

…end, but government-supported technological innovation spurred productivity to new heights. These stories highlight the factors that affect productivity and how government programs have both helped and hindered growth. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited….

video: Stagflation (Macroeconomics)

…Technological innovation, market globalization, and expenditure restraint. Demand management policies fight cost-push inflation only by causing extremely high unemployment, and rising inflation and rising unemployment can parallel each other. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly…

video: The Federal Reserve (Macroeconomics)

…the Fed did fairly well. But the housing bubble and Great Recession provided it with new and substantial challenges. These stories showcase the Fed’s capabilities while exploring how responsibilities and challenges have expanded over the years. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading,…

video: The Banking System (Macroeconomics)

…U.S. economy and how government agencies act to prevent individual bank failures from becoming banking crises. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Inflation (Macroeconomics)

…in 1972, Richard Nixon ordered a 90-day nationwide price and wage freeze after the Federal Reserve failed to curb inflation. These stories show problems posed by the development of inflation in the post-war U.S. economy. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in…

video: Fiscal Policy (Macroeconomics)

…how government attempts to fine-tune tax and spending policies to reduce the severity of business-cycle fluctuations. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: The Great Depression and the Keynsian Revolution (Macroeconomics)

…proved Keynes’s theories correct. These stories discuss the ideas of J.M. Keynes and how the theory behind Keynsian economics explained the Great Depression. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to…

video: Boom and Bust (Macroeconomics)

…the Great Recession of the 21st Century with his theory that the financial system plays a determining role in economic cycles. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or…

video: Resources and Scarcity (Macroeconomics)

…in increasingly active Asian markets by investing more in the health of their workers. In all investments there are trade-offs and choices. These stories show how the cost of using some resources sometimes comes at the expense of others. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming…

video: Profits and Interest (Microeconomics)

…profit do they get in return? These stories exhibit economic reasons for interest payments and how investments in facilities and equipment are related to interest rates and expected profits on investment. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part,…

video: Public Goods and Responsibility (Microeconomics)

…perfectly competitive market does not always provide the right amount of goods, so government fills the gap with public goods. The debate on just how much the government should produce is highlighted in these stories. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in…

video: Economic Growth (Microeconomics)

…stories highlight two important factors for economic growth: capital per worker (a.k.a. productivity) and technological innovation. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Reducing Poverty (Microeconomics)

…vocational programs for adults, including recently released convicts. These stories all deal with differences in income and how public policy and private funding is used to reduce poverty. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited….

video: Journey to the West

…The wide range of art that Monkey’s story has inspired is on display in this episode. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

unit: Writing in Mathematics

session: Arabic: A Place I Call Home

…rooms and exterior features of houses, including their own dream houses. Ms. Mayalah introduces the day’s lesson by playing music for the class in which Lebanese singer SabaaH sings about her “dear little house.” After reviewing the class agenda with the students, Ms. Mayalah shows videos of a traditional house in Syria and Lebanese singer…

video: Arabic: Teaching Arabic Overview

اضغط هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية Arabic is facing some of the same challenges as many other languages that are new to being taught in U.S. schools. Do we have educators in place? Is there community interest? Are there going to be resources and materials in place? – Paul Sandrock, ACTFL…

unit: Big Ideas in Literacy – Science

…strategies for developing science literacy. Students and instructors can benefit from an approach that combines literacy practices with discipline-specific content. The videos that accompany and complement these units show how practicing classroom teachers are taking a variety of creative approaches to disciplinary literacy through modeling, mentoring, group work, and iterative inquiry. Acquiring literacy is the…

unit: Reading in Mathematics

section: Online Textbook

Online Text By Blayne Heckel The videos and online textbook units can be used independently. When using both, it is possible to start with either one. Watching the video first, and then reading the unit from the online textbook is recommended. Each unit was written by a prominent physicist who describes the cutting edge advances…

section: Online Textbook

Online Text by Peter Fisher The videos and online textbook units can be used independently. When using both, it is possible to start with either one. Watching the video first, and then reading the unit from the online textbook is recommended. Each unit was written by a prominent physicist who describes the cutting edge advances…

unit: About This Course

Reading and writing are no longer the sole responsibility of the English classroom, but a critical part of how students explore and understand complex concepts across all disciplines. By examining general disciplinary literacy strategies and practices—and then focusing more deeply on their own discipline—middle and high school teachers will gain insight into how to support…

unit: About the Learning Math Courses

When teachers have a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics, it can help their students develop strong mathematical skills and knowledge. Learning Math is a series of five multimedia, college-level courses designed to teach mathematics content to elementary and middle school teachers. Organized around the content standards developed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics…

Lens on Literacy

…needs of individual students, blends the best from different approaches. These teachers show, by way of example, that there is not one way to teach reading. As you watch the videos, use the Observational Checklist (PDF), to help you focus on the important aspects of a literacy classroom. The Literacy Teaching Practices you’ll see require…

section: Online Textbook

Online Text by Robert Austin The videos and online textbook units can be used independently. When using both, it is possible to start with either one. Watching the video first, and then reading the unit from the online textbook is recommended. Each unit was written by a prominent physicist who describes the cutting edge advances…

lesson: The EcoColumn

…an aquatic habitat. We built ours by establishing a TerrAqua Column first and then adding to it—you can build yours the same way or as a complete system from the start. The Life Science EcoColumn is designed as a study system for concepts addressed in the videos for Session 7 (Energy Flow in Communities) and…

video: A Closer Look (video)

Videos A Closer Look Witness Lives Evidence Story A Closer Look is a helpful video to view first, as it provides the basis for further study. This video features: Photography historian Dr. Makeda Best on working with teachers to model the Focus In method for analyzing photographs Dr. Julia Dolan on curating a museum exhibit…

session: Japanese: Promoting Attractions of Japan

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Yo Azama 2012 ACTFL Teacher of the Year Language Japanese III-IV Grades 10-12 School North Salinas High School, Salinas, California Lesson Date May 14 Class Size 16 Schedule Block schedule, 100 minutes every day for one semester Video Summary In this lesson, students learn about the regions and tourist destinations…

unit: Microbial Diversity

…of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images can be viewed online or downloaded as…

How can schools prepare for discussions of controversial issues? (Part II)

…teacher level, here are some ideas for guiding students in respectful conversations about controversial topics and what it means to be a part of a community. (These videos below could also be used for professional development on this topic.) 1. Develop students’ understanding of multiple points of view. For example, teacher Wendy Eubank’s students simulate…

video: View & Analyze The Video

…the following questions: What is text? What is interpretation? At what level can interpretation begin? Can there be multiple interpretations? How is the interpretive mode assessed? *The classroom excerpts featured in this video are from the Teaching Foreign Languages K-12 video library. To learn more about the featured lessons, go to the Library Videos Chart….

section: Class Context

…the Interpersonal mode and the reading portions of a class outweigh the writing portion by 80 percent to 20 percent. Mr. Fawzy tries to incorporate the Five Cs into every lesson. While he thinks that Communication, Cultures, and Communities (through authentic visuals and videos in particular) are relatively easy to build in, Comparisons may be…

Have You Flipped Your Classroom Yet?

…After reading all or parts of the online text, students can then complete teacher-made activities that address water supply issues. These are just a few examples of how Learner.org resources can help you flip your classroom. Search the site for more content in all subject areas to find videos, and online texts and interactives that…

unit: Disciplinary Literacy: Big Ideas

Introduction Adolescent students are expected to develop knowledge and understanding of each discipline in school through very focused instruction that includes attention to related reading and writing practices, collaborative discussions about ideas, and ongoing assessment of learning. Within each discipline, these practices differ due to the nature of the content, the structure and language of…

unit: Human Evolution

…of modern humans. ONLINE TEXTBOOK The online textbook chapters support and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos…

unit: Featured Classrooms

Classroom Videos Investigating Word Meaning Teacher: Angie Zapata Grade 3, Mathews School, Austin, TX Using a passage from Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White, Angie Zapata teaches her third-graders how to use context clues to discover the meaning of unfamiliar words. Ms. Zapata’s mini-lesson also models individual and small group work. Fostering Book Discussions Teacher:…

Free K-12 Educational Resources (online and for noncommercial broadcasting)

…12th grade. These free, online educational resources can easily be used at school or at home. The SIS website offers more than 200 free activities and resources, including interactive data tools, videos, and maps. Explore these materials at www.census.gov/schools.  SIS materials are easy to follow and do not require any special skills to use. This makes them a great…

section: Online Textbook

Online Text by David Pines The videos and online textbook units can be used independently. When using both, it is possible to start with either one. Watching the video first, and then reading the unit from the online textbook is recommended. Each unit was written by a prominent physicist who describes the cutting edge advances…

unit: Genomics

…textbook chapters support and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. Animations and Images Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images…

section: Online Textbook

Online Text by Lene Hau The videos and online textbook units can be used independently. When using both, it is possible to start with either one. Watching the video first, and then reading the unit from the online textbook is recommended. Each unit was written by a prominent physicist who describes the cutting edge advances…

Press Release: NOLA-PS Partners with Annenberg Foundation to Provide Free Educational Programming to Families and Teachers

…light of the COVID-19 public health crisis. The Annenberg Learner content collection contains K-12 educational materials and videos covering a variety of subjects from math and science to literature and music. Starting today, the Annenberg Learner programming can be accessed at: https://nolapublicschools.com/opsb-tv or NOLA-PS TV on channel 8 via COX Cable now through July 31,…

unit: Genetically Modified Organisms

…research. ONLINE TEXTBOOK The online textbook chapters support and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online…

section: Art: Miss ko2 (Project ko2)

…the traditional Japanese art of nihonga, Murakami takes his inspiration from a wide variety of sources both Eastern and Western. In his installations, paintings, videos, and sculptures, Murakami blurs the line between “high” and “low” art, traditional and popular culture. His works draw on everything from anime and manga to Buddhist forms and iconography to…

section: Online Textbook

Online Text by Natalie Roe The videos and online textbook units can be used independently. When using both, it is possible to start with either one. Watching the video first, and then reading the unit from the online textbook is recommended. Each unit was written by a prominent physicist who describes the cutting edge advances…

video: Witness (video)

Videos A Closer Look Witness Lives Evidence Story Photographs bear witness to the world around us and give us an opportunity to learn more about historical and present day people, places, and events. In this video, you’ll meet three people who witness the power of photographs to teach and communicate. Middle school teacher Donald Rose…

video: Lives (video)

Videos A Closer Look Witness Lives Evidence Story Lives explores the story of human resilience and perseverance. In this video, you’ll meet five people who illuminate the lives of others through photography. Middle school teacher Donald Rose teaches from the Disaster and Government Response collection. Historian Linda Gordon shares how writing a biography of FSA…

video: Evidence (video)

Videos A Closer Look Witness Lives Evidence Story An image can show us otherwise invisible processes, previously undiscovered life forms, and dramatic change over time. This video features three people who offer photographic evidence of the unknown and unseen. High school teacher Rima Givot teaches from the Genetics and Bioengineering collection. Scientist and photomicrographer Dennis…

video: Story (video)

Videos A Closer Look Witness Lives Evidence Story Every photograph tells a story: Stories of struggle. Stories of beauty. Stories of community and culture. This video offers stories of three people and what compels them to do what they do. High school teacher Kim Kanof teaches from the Protests and Politics collection. National Geographic photo…

unit: Neurobiology

…textbook chapters support and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images…

section: Class Context

…one is left out. He walks around the room, listening for opportunities to add something new for students who quickly demonstrate a lesson objective, and to lend support for struggling students. Mr. Joundeya implements curriculum through a dynamic set of resources, including textbooks, online materials, and videos. He constantly assesses the usefulness of particular items…

video: View & Analyze the Video

…The video addresses the following questions: What is classroom interaction? How do patterns of talk affect communication? What can teachers do to enhance patterns of communication? *The classroom excerpts featured in this video are from the Teaching Foreign Languages K-12 video library. To learn more about the featured lessons, go to the Library Videos Chart….

section: Class Context

…she is piloting an Arabic I high school textbook that includes authentic readings, audio recordings by native speakers, and videos in which native speakers act out culturally relevant scenes representing authentic scenarios. She supplements textbook materials with YouTube clips, children’s books, and authentic materials that she has collected during her travels in the Arab world….

unit: Emerging Infectious Diseases

…viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images can be viewed online or downloaded as jpg files. EXPERT INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS Read profiles of…

video: View & Analyze the Video

…and languages.* The video addresses the following questions: Who is the audience? How does audience influence oral and written presentations? How does feedback improve presentational communication? *The classroom excerpts featured in this video are from the Teaching Foreign Languages K-12 video library. To learn more about the featured lessons, go to the Library Videos Chart….

video: Introduction to the Library

…a standards-based classroom. Watch this video to familiarize yourself with the entire collection and to help you decide which of the other videos you want to watch. You can also use this introductory video to: launch a study group using the video library, and inform parents and administrators about the library and the methodology workshop….

About Learner

About Annenberg Learner As part of its mission to advance excellent teaching in American schools, Annenberg Learner funds and distributes educational video programs – with coordinated online and print materials – for the professional development of K-12 teachers. Many programs are also intended for students in the classroom and viewers at home, with videos that…

section: Teaching Strategies: Worthwhile Mathematical Tasks

…the development of all students’ dispositions to do mathematics. (Source: NCTM, Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics, 1991, p. 25) The Workshop 2 videos present examples of how teachers can use worthwhile tasks effectively in the algebra classroom, even with students who don’t consider themselves interested in mathematics. In Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (PSSM),…

lesson: TerrAqua Column

…aquatic sediments. The terrarium and the aquarium are connected to one another through water — the terrarium drains into the aquarium, which, in turn, provides the terrarium with water that is drawn through a wick that runs between the two. The Life Science TerrAqua Column is designed as a companion to the videos for Session…

section: Online Textbook

Online Text by William P. Reinhardt The videos and online textbook units can be used independently. When using both, it is possible to start with either one. Watching the video first, and then reading the unit from the online textbook is recommended. Each unit was written by a prominent physicist who describes the cutting edge…

unit: Proteins and Proteomics

…chapters support and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images can…

unit: HIV and AIDS

…animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images can be viewed online or downloaded as jpg files. EXPERT INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS Read profiles of the expert scientists featured in the video and find the complete transcripts of the interviews conducted for this unit. Edward A. Berger, Ph.D. Laurie Garret, Journalist…

section: Class Context

…the project and makes it more real,” says Mr. Azama. Students learned in their Japanese I class how to use this program and how to type using Japanese characters. At the end of this project, students invited other classes to the premiere of their videos. Key Teaching Strategies Process Approach to Writing: The teacher attends…

section: Art: Quotations from Chairman Mao

…makes the esoteric art of Chinese calligraphy seem less foreign and more accessible to Westerners. Xu’s Square Word Calligraphy project is extraordinarily dynamic and multi-layered. In addition to producing the calligraphy himself, Xu has developed primers, organized workshops and classes, produced instructional videos, and even created computer software and fonts to generate these characters digitally….

video: View & Analyze the Video

…The video addresses the following questions: What is the content of language instruction? How is language transparent or opaque? When do you focus students on form? *The classroom excerpts featured in this video are from the Teaching Foreign Languages K-12 video library. To learn more about the featured lessons, go to the Library Videos Chart….

lesson: Online Textbook

Online Text by David Kaplan The videos and online textbook units can be used independently. When using both, it is possible to start with either one. Watching the video first, and then reading the unit from the online textbook is recommended. Each unit was written by a prominent physicist who describes the cutting edge advances…

section: Class Context

…example, Mrs. Alaloom facilitates interpersonal communication in speaking activities and interpretive communication in listening activities. To help expose students to Middle East culture, she shows authentic videos and plays songs. When students travel with their families, especially to the Middle East, she asks them to present to classmates when they come back, and explain what…

video: View & Analyze the Video

…video addresses the following questions: How do teachers integrate culture into instruction? How do products and practices lead to perspectives? How do teachers build intercultural competence? *The classroom excerpts featured in this video are from the Teaching Foreign Languages K-12 video library. To learn more about the featured lessons, go to the Library Videos Chart….

unit: Biodiversity

…of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images can be viewed online or downloaded as…

video: View & Analyze the Video

…the following questions: How do you define diversity in learners? What instructional strategies work for diverse learners? How do teachers connect research and theory to practice? *The classroom excerpts featured in this video are from the Teaching Foreign Languages K-12 video library. To learn more about the featured lessons, go to the Library Videos Chart….

unit: Biology of Sex and Gender

…The online textbook chapters support and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of…

unit: Genetics of Development

…The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images can be viewed online or downloaded as jpg files. EXPERT…

unit: Reading Like a Writer

How can you use literature in your writing workshop and teach students to look for writing strategies as they read? In this workshop, you will learn how to use “touchstone” and “mentor” texts to teach students new writing techniques. By watching classroom examples, you will also see how teachers immerse students in literary genres and…

video: View & Analyze the Video

…video addresses the following questions: What is community? How can teachers access community within and beyond the classroom? What roles can heritage speakers play in the classroom? *The classroom excerpts featured in this video are from the Teaching Foreign Languages K-12 video library. To learn more about the featured lessons, go to the Library Videos…

section: Online Textbook

Online Text by Shamit Kachru The videos and online textbook units can be used independently. When using both, it is possible to start with either one. Watching the video first, and then reading the unit from the online textbook is recommended. Each unit was written by a prominent physicist who describes the cutting edge advances…

section: Online Textbook

Online Text by Robert Kirshner The videos and online textbook units can be used independently. When using both, it is possible to start with either one. Watching the video first, and then reading the unit from the online textbook is recommended. Each unit was written by a prominent physicist who describes the cutting edge advances…

section: Online Textbook

Online Text by Shamit Kachru The videos and online textbook units can be used independently. When using both, it is possible to start with either one. Watching the video first, and then reading the unit from the online textbook is recommended. Each unit was written by a prominent physicist who describes the cutting edge advances…

unit: Cell Biology and Cancer

…The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images can be viewed online or downloaded as jpg files. EXPERT…

unit: Evolution and Phylogenetics

…and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images can be viewed…

lesson: Field Population System

The Field Population System The Life Science Field Population System is designed to demonstrate concepts that are fundamental to understanding biological evolution. It is a companion to the videos for Session 5 (Variation, Adaptation, and Natural Selection) and Session 6 (Evolution and the Tree of Life). The name is derived from the system that it…

video: Overview (5:34)

This overview of Reading and Writing in the Disciplines features teachers and experts discussing the key ideas about literacy development at the core of the more than 80 videos and extensive online materials that make up this professional development course….

video: View & Analyze the Video

…languages.* The video addresses the following questions: How do you assess performance? How do the standards inform assessment? What are the roles of rubrics and feedback? *The classroom excerpts featured in this video are from the Teaching Foreign Languages K-12 video library. To learn more about the featured lessons, go to the Library Videos Chart….

unit: Reading In Science

video: Overview

unit: Learning To Revise

How can you help your students understand the value of revision and use what they know to improve their own writing? In this workshop, you will discover why students in the middle grades can be reluctant to revise, help them better understand the purpose of revision, and teach revision strategies they can use. A lot…

unit: Teaching the Writing Craft

How can you target specific writing skills and strategies in your teaching? In this workshop, you will explore the role of whole-class instruction in the writing workshop and how lessons on particular writing skills can unfold over multiple days. Planning whole-class instruction begins with your required curriculum, what you know about writing, and what your…

session: Arabic: How We Spend Our Free Time

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Katie Quackenbush Language Arabic I Grades 8 School Boston Latin Academy, Boston, Massachusetts Lesson Date May 8 Class Size 14 Schedule 47 minutes daily   اضغط هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية Video Summary In this lesson, eighth graders in Katie Quackenbush’s Arabic I class continue a unit on hobbies and practice…

section: Resources

unit: Reasons for Writing

In this workshop you will explore practices that motivate students to write and help them develop into independent, motivated writers. These effective practices include allowing students to make their own choices about their writing, helping them keep a writer’s notebook in which to record their thoughts and draw inspiration, and providing opportunities for students to…

unit: Conversations With Student Writers

All teachers understand the value of responding personally to student work. But how do you use that feedback to help students improve their writing? In this workshop, you will examine the practical issues of planning and conducting writing conferences. You will also see classroom examples of formal and informal writing conferences. I still find conferring…

unit: Building a Community of Writers

How can you nurture and support the confidence of all students and help them forge unique writing identities? This workshop explores the essential characteristics of a successful writing community and shows examples of teachers who build community in their classrooms through a variety of ways. I think it’s amazing what kids can do at this…

session: Arabic: Making Plans

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Belal Joundeya Language Arabic V/VI Grades 9-12 School Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon Lesson Date March 8 Class Size 20 Schedule 92 minutes, 2–3 times per week اضغط هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية Video Summary In this lesson, high school students in Belal Joundeya’s Arabic V/VI class engage in authentic conversations…

session: Japanese: Daily Routines

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Margaret Dyer Language Japanese Grades 5 School Clarendon Elementary School, San Francisco, California Lesson Date May 16 Class Size 26 Schedule 45 minutes daily Video Summary In this lesson, students practice vocabulary related to daily routines in Japan and in the U.S. First, Ms. Dyer uses Total Physical Response and…

session: Spanish: Politics of Art

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Lori Langer de Ramirez Language Spanish V Grades 12 School Herricks High School, New Hyde Park, New York Lesson Date February 26 Class Size 22 Schedule 43 minutes daily Video Summary In this lesson, students read a letter written by prominent Colombian artists and intellectuals to Spain’s prime minister. The…

session: Spanish: Interpreting Literature

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Barbara Pope Bennett Language Spanish III (IB) Grades 11 School Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, Washington, D.C. Lesson Date December 12 Class Size 23 Schedule 45-90 minutes; alternate week block schedule* Video Summary In this lesson, students discuss Dos caras (Two faces), by New Mexico author Sabine Ulibarri. Having read…

unit: Conversations Among Writing Peers

How can peer conferencing help students in grades 3-5 become better writers? In this workshop, you will examine the various forms peer response might take in a writing workshop, the importance of an authentic audience for written work, and how peer conferencing can enhance writing skills in grades 3-5. You will also explore teaching strategies…

session: German: Sports Stats

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Amy Garcia Language German Grades 5 School Brockett Elementary School, Tucker, Georgia Lesson Date March 26 Class Size 16 Schedule 30 minutes, four days per week Video Summary In this lesson, students talk about their sports likes and dislikes. They begin by reading their personal journal entries to review the…

unit: Writing Across the Curriculum

Writing throughout the day gives students opportunities to practice the craft they learn during a writing workshop and exposes them to the authentic writing of multiple disciplines. This workshop — focused on practices that integrate writing into all areas of the curriculum — illustrates that writing can take many forms and serve many purposes. Our…

video: Thalia Learns the Details: A Student Case Study

Student Case Study: Thalia Student: Kindergarten, age 5, August Birthday School: Amigos, Cambridge, MA Teachers: Jim St. Clair and Maria Castro Class Size: 36 students in two classes “Thalia’s very interested in the idea of literacy and she’s interested in books. It’s the details she’s a little bit fuzzy on. That’s a big part of…

video: Assessment-Driven Instruction

Hildi Perez’s First-Grade Class Teacher: Hildi Perez Years Teaching: 7 School: Young Achievers School for Science and Mathematics, Boston, MA Grade: First Class Size: 20 Students Lesson Dates: December 11 and 12 “Reading is more than having one skill … reading is about having a balance of different skills. We need to work on making…

session: French: Chicken Pox

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Jai Scott Language French Grades Kindergarten School Ecole Kenwood Alternative Elementary School, Columbus, Ohio Lesson Date November 11 Class Size 27 Schedule About 6 hours daily (immersion) Video Summary In this lesson, students demonstrate their knowledge of body parts. They begin by talking about the chicken pox and reading Marc…

session: French: Mapping Planet Earth

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Stephanie Appel Language French Grades 2 School Radburn Elementary School, Fair Lawn, New Jersey Lesson Date March 8 Class Size 23 Schedule 30 minutes, two times per week Video Summary In this lesson, students practice vocabulary for the continents and oceans. They begin by reviewing vocabulary for the solar system,…

session: French: Family and Home

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Debra Terry Language French Grades 5 School Rebecca M. Johnson Elementary School, Springfield, Massachusetts Lesson Date January 15 Class Size 25 Schedule 45 minutes, three times per week Video Summary In this lesson, students learn and review vocabulary that refers to family members, rooms of the house, and activities in…

session: Arabic: People Who Help Us

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Khamael Alaloom Language Arabic Grades: 1 School William Ford Elementary School, Dearborn, Michigan Lesson Date April 7 Class Size 21 Schedule 45 minutes, once a week اضغط هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية   Video Summary In this lesson, Khamael Alaloom introduces her first-grade class to people who help in the community…

session: German: Holidays and Seasons

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Margita Haberlen Language German Grades 3 School Austin Elementary School, Dunwoody, Georgia Lesson Date March 28 Class Size 23 Schedule 30 minutes daily Video Summary In this lesson, students review the months, seasons, and German holidays. They practice vocabulary and develop oral and written comprehension while singing songs, solving riddles,…

session: Spanish: Interpreting Picasso’s Guernica

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Meghan Zingle Language Spanish II Grades 10 School Glastonbury High School, Glastonbury, Connecticut Lesson Date March 1 Class Size 22 Schedule 40 minutes daily   Video Summary In this lesson, students interpret and discuss Pablo Picasso’s Guernica. First, as a class, students list vocabulary words suggested by the images in…

session: Spanish: Creating Travel Advice

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Fran Pettigrew Language Spanish III Grades 11 School McLean High School, McLean, Virginia Lesson Date March 20 Class Size 30 Schedule Block schedule, 90+ minutes every other day Video Summary In this lesson, students learn to communicate about vacations. They work individually and in pairs to express their personal travel…

session: Spanish: Routes to Culture

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Pablo Muirhead Language SpanishII Grades 9-10 School Shorewood High School, Shorewood, Wisconsin Lesson Date November 14 Class Size 19 Schedule 49 minutes daily Video Summary In this lesson, students explore some historical and cultural aspects of the African presence in Latin America. After a warm-up activity of charades, students participate…

session: Chinese: Exploring New Directions

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Haiyan Fu Language Mandarin Chinese II-IV Grades 9-12 School Northside College Preparatory High School, Chicago, Illinois Lesson Date January 15 Class Size 19 Schedule Block schedule, 96 minutes twice a week Video Summary In this lesson, students in Chinese II-IV work on the theme “directions.” The class begins by reviewing…

session: Russian: Russian Cities, Russian Stories

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Jane Shuffelton Language Russian I and IV Grades 9-12 School Brighton High School, Rochester, New York Lesson Date March 6 Class Size 20 Schedule 45 minutes; modular schedule* In this lesson, Russian I and Russian IV students meet to discuss Russian geography and the origins of Russian city names. Working…

session: Arabic: Vegetables We Like

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Rita Lahoud Language Arabic Grades 2 School Public School 261 Philip Livingston, Brooklyn, New York Lesson Date May 23 Class Size 17 Schedule 50 minutes once a week اضغط هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية   Video Summary In this lesson, Miss Lahoud’s second-grade Art and Arabic students develop vocabulary through art,…

session: Spanish: Fruits of the Americas

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Carina Rodriguez Language Spanish Grades 4 School The Columbus Academy, Gahanna, Ohio Lesson Date November 11 Class Size 22 Schedule 40 minutes three times every six days Video Summary In this lesson, students learn vocabulary for fruits grown in Latin America. Using iMovie and PowerPoint technologies to illustrate the fruits,…

session: Chinese: Communicating About Sports

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Jie Gao Language Mandarin Chinese Grades 6 School Bigelow Middle School, Newton, Massachusetts Lesson Date February 4 Class Size 12 Schedule 50+ minutes, four times during a six-day schedule   Video Summary In this lesson, students talk about sports. While their classmates learn the names and characters for eight sports,…

session: French: A Cajun Folktale and Zydeco

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Paris Granville Language French Grades 8 School Pleasant Hill Middle School, Pleasant Hill, California Lesson Date January 13 Class Size 22 Schedule 80 minutes every other day Video Summary In this lesson, students learn about music and storytelling in the Cajun culture. They begin by comparing Louisiana and California life….

session: Spanish: Hearing Authentic Voices

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Davita Alston Language Spanish Grades 8 School Shue-Medill Middle School, Newark, Delaware Lesson Date December 10 Class Size 26 Schedule 50 minutes, six times in a seven-day schedule Video Summary In this lesson, students talk about what they like to do when they are not in school. They begin by…

session: Arabic: Comparing the Weather

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Wael Fawzy Language Arabic Grades 6 School LaSalle II Magnet Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois Lesson Date April 6 Class Size 8 Schedule 45 minutes, 4 times a week اضغط هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية   Video Summary In this lesson, Mr. Fawzy’s sixth-grade class continues to learn about the weather in…

session: Spanish: Food Facts and Stories

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher John Pedini Language Spanish I Grades 8 School Michael Driscoll School, Brookline, Massachusetts Lesson Date January 9 Class Size 14 Schedule 40 minutes daily Video Summary In this lesson, students make connections to science, health, and math during a nutrition discussion. They talk about the effects of a fast-food diet,…

session: French: Touring a French City

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Robin Neuman Language French Grades 8 School Concord Middle School, Concord, Massachusetts Lesson Date January 17 Class Size 19 Schedule 48 minutes, four days a week Video Summary In this lesson, students practice how to give and follow directions. Students begin by describing several buildings in a classroom-sized model they…

session: French: Comparing Communities

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Ghislaine Tulou Language French III Grades 9-12 School McLean High School, McLean, Virginia Lesson Date March 21 Class Size 26 Schedule 94 minutes every other day Video Summary In this lesson, students discuss community life at home and abroad and practice new grammatical structures. First, students share what they like…

session: French: Performing With Confidence

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Yvette Heno Language French IV-V, Advanced Placement Grades 10-12 School Westside High School, Houston, Texas Lesson Date April 10 Class Size 15 Schedule Block schedule, 90 minutes every other day Video Summary In this lesson, students participate in activities that improve their oral proficiency and prepare them for the AP…

session: German: Sports in Action

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Denise Tanner Language German I Grades 9-11 School Hightower High School, Missouri City, Texas Lesson Date April 9 Class Size 15 Schedule Block schedule, 90 minutes every other day Video Summary In this lesson, students learn new vocabulary about sports. After several warm-up activities, students focus on terms related to…

session: Latin: Music and Manuscripts

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Lauri Dabbieri Language Latin II-III, IV AP Grades 10-12 School Westfield High School, Chantilly, Virginia Lesson Date March 19 Class Size 33 Schedule Block schedule, 90 minutes every other day Video Summary In this multilevel lesson, students learn to distinguish between translation and interpretation in a classical language class. While…

session: Italian: U.S. and Italian Homes

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Marylee DiGennaro Language Italian II Grades 9 School North Haven High School, North Haven, Connecticut Lesson Date October 9 Class Size 11 Schedule Block schedule, 82 minutes every other day Video Summary In this lesson, students practice vocabulary relating to homes, furnishings, and directions. First, they compare typical U.S. and…

program: Garbage: The Science and Problem of What We Throw Away

Introduction Each person in the United States generates five or more pounds (2.3 kilograms) of waste a day: about the weight of a medium bag of sugar. More than half of that garbage is buried and stored in landfills. Increasingly, however, cities are promoting recycling programs, often getting schools involved so students can learn about…

session: Arabic: Making Sales Calls

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Eric Bartolotti Language Arabic I Grades 9 and 11 School Watertown High School, Watertown, Massachusetts Lesson Date April 13 Class Size 10 Schedule 1 hour, 4–5 days per week اضغط هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية Video Summary In this lesson, high school students demonstrate their ability to use basic greetings and…

session: Japanese: Happy New Year!

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Leslie Birkland Language Japanese II Grades 9-11 School Lake Washington High School, Kirkland, Washington Lesson Date January 10 Class Size 32 Schedule 55 minutes daily Video Summary In this lesson, students learn about the products and practices of the Japanese New Year’s celebration. First, half of the class participates in…

session: French: Interpreting La Belle et la Bete

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Michel Pasquier Language French IV Grades 9-12 School Herricks High School, New Hyde Park, New York Lesson Date February 27 Class Size 23 Schedule 43 minutes daily Video Summary In this lesson, students discuss the classic 1946 film La Belle et la Bête, written and directed by Jean Cocteau. The…

unit: Atmospheric Pollution

video: The Rise of Capitalism

video: Becoming Readers and Writers

Classroom Profile Teacher: Sheila Owen Years Teaching: 10 School: Wellwood School, Beaumont, CA Grade: Kindergarten Class Size: 21 Students Lesson Dates: October 18 and 19, 2001 “I believe that the best thing a teacher can do is to watch her students. And so kid watching is what I do… so that we are immediately following…

video: Standards and the Five Cs

Language and communication are at the heart of the human experience. The United States must educate students who are linguistically and culturally equipped to communicate successfully in a pluralistic American society and abroad. This imperative envisions a future in which ALL students will develop and maintain proficiency in English and at least one other language,…

video: Making Writing Meaningful

video: Staying on Topic

Martha Duran-Contreras’s Second-Grade Class Teacher: Martha Duran-Contreras Years Teaching: 22 School: Will Rogers School, Santa Monica, CA Grade: Second Class Size: 22 Students Lesson Dates: October 16 and 17 “Creating a community of learners is the most important thing I do all year long. Because in establishing a community for them I make the students…

video: William Finds His Base: A Student Case Study

Student Case Study: William Student: 2nd grade, age 7, July Birthday School: Hemenway Elementary School, Framingham, MA Teacher: Stacey Soto Class Size: 24 Students “I remember the first book we read, and William said, ‘I can read this whole thing!’ All of a sudden, a light bulb went on. His writing increased, his mechanics increased,…

video: Promoting Readers As Leaders

Valerie Kostandos’s First-Grade Class Teacher: Valerie Kostandos Years Teaching: 20 School: Decius Beebe School, Melrose, MA Grade: First Class Size: 20 Students Lesson Dates: November 5 and 6 “What I would like my students to get by the end of this year is to become independent readers and writers — to want to take risks…

video: Connecting Skills to Text

Charmon Evans’s First-Grade Class Teacher: Charmon Evans Years Teaching: 9 School: Richard E. Bard Elementary School, Port Hueneme, CA Grade: First Class Size: 20 Students Lesson Dates: October 23 and 24 “There can be a balance between good literature, an exciting classroom environment, and skills-based learning. We all know that’s important, we’ve got to teach…

video: Building Oral Language

Classroom Profile Teacher: Cindy Wilson Years Teaching: 25 School: Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Boston, MA Grade: Kindergarten Class Size: 24 Students Lesson Dates: February 6 and 8 “Many of the people who come into my classroom — casual observers — do not notice that many of my children have lots of learning and behavior issues….

unit: Writing in Science

video: Analyzing Complex Text

Michelle Brenner’s students analyze an excerpt from Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by gathering evidence to support their point of view. Teacher: Michelle Brenner School: North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, NC Grade: 11 Discipline: ELA/History (American Studies) Lesson Topic: Chapters 21–30 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain…

section: Commentary

video: Working With Local Artists

At P.S. 156 in Brooklyn, New York, visiting dance artist Ca This program looks at a successful, ongoing collaboration between P.S. 156, The Waverly School of the Arts, in Brooklyn, New York, and two local organizations — Lotus Music & Dance and the Teachers & Writers Collaborative. Artists from both organizations collaborate with the school’s…

video: Identifying Evidence from Multiple Sources

Jesse Gore teaches students how to analyze evidence from primary and secondary sources in order to defend ideas. Teacher: Jesse Gore School: Dillard Drive Middle School, Raleigh, NC Grade: 7 Discipline: History Lesson Topic: Napoleon Bonaparte: A hero or a tyrant? Lesson Month: November Number of Students: 28…

section: Commentary

video: Engagement and Dialogue: Julia Alvarez, James McBride, Lensey Namioka, and more

In New York City, Carol O’Donnell and her seventh-grade students explore themes of multiple worlds and dual identities. They read poetry by Diana Chang and Naomi Shihab Nye; James McBride’s memoir, The Color of Water; and essays and short stories by Gish Jen, Khoi Luu, Lensey Namioka, and Julia Alvarez; and watch Tina Lee perform…

video: Readers as Individuals

About This Video Clip “I am excited. The kids are excited. I see what they’ve done and what they can do. I think it’s important that we expect the best from these kids… and that [our] expectations are high because they can do it.” Flora Tyler Picacho Middle School Las Cruces, New Mexico Flora Tyler…

section: Teaching Strategies

Asking: Finding Inquiry Topics and Questions Investigating: Collecting and Working with Information Creating: Making Presentations Reflecting and Transforming: Writing, Thinking, and Acting on the Inquiry Process Resources…

section: Commentary

video: Writing in the 21st Century

Evolving technology has expanded the tools available to all writers. It has also opened new venues — with new requirements — for their work. How can teachers make the best use of these new resources? The teachers show some beginning steps they have taken to integrate technology into their instruction and their professional lives, and…

video: Providing Feedback on Student Writing

Student writing demands reaction — from both teachers and other members of the writing community. But what kind of interaction is most powerful and rewarding? The teachers, researchers, and authors tackle this issue in this session, talking about and demonstrating effective ways to conference and comment on student work and direct other members of the…

video: Historical and Cultural Context: Christopher Paul Curtis

Laina Jones and her sixth-grade students in Dorchester, Massachusetts explore The Watsons Go to Birmingham — 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis. Jones uses nonfiction, documentary film, and historical photographs to contextualize the events in the novel and the civil rights movement. The students make deep connections to the literature through drama, poetry, and creative writing…

video: Sharing the Text

“Discussion is really important to the students because they learn from each other…They may be confused about something, and they may not admit it, or they may not even be aware that they were confused or didn’t understand something. But…the discussion really enables them to clarify things that they’ve read.” BJ Namba, 3rd-Grade Teacher Punahou…

unit: Big Ideas in Literacy – Mathematics

Introduction Welcome to the mathematics units on disciplinary literacy. These four units explore a disciplinary literacy approach to teaching mathematics that is consistent with the expectations of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM), particularly with regard to the Standards for Mathematical Practice, and is also consistent with recommendations of the National Council of…

unit: Design a Lunar Buggy

Middle school learners will be guided through a series of challenges that follow the engineering design cycle. Join NASA on an adventure through solving an engineering challenge to design and build a robotic lunar rover to traverse the lunar landscape. OBJECTIVE To demonstrate an understanding of the Engineering Design Process while utilizing each stage to…

video: Teaching for Understanding

unit: Design a Lunar Buggy

K-2 Learners will be guided through a series of challenges that follow the engineering design cycle. Join NASA on an adventure through solving an engineering challenge to build a lunar buggy out of simple materials. OBJECTIVE To demonstrate an understanding of the Engineering Design Process while utilizing each stage to successfully complete a team challenge….

video: Writer’s Journal

  Classroom Profile Teacher: John Sinnett Years Teaching: 23 School: Collins Elementary School, Houston, TX Grade: Kindergarten Class Size: 16 Students Lesson Dates: November 14 and 1 “I want them to start thinking in kindergarten about how they need to make some kind of plan in their head for their writing. I have them draw…

unit: Reading in English

video: 100 Days of Reading

Shari Frost’s First- and Second-Grade Class Teacher: Shari Frost Years Teaching: 20 School: Norwood Park Elementary School, Chicago, IL Grades: First and Second Class Size: 23 Students Lesson Dates: February 14 and 15 “Life in school reflects what happens in the world. When something is going on in the world it creeps into your classroom….

section: Lesson Plan 2: Skeeter Populations and Exponential Growth

Overview: In this lesson, students will learn to model situations mathematically. Specifically, students will perform investigations on the growth of populations and use exponential functions to represent that growth. Time Allotment: Two 50-minute class periods Subject Matter: Exponential Growth and Mathematical Modeling Learning Objectives: Students will be able to: Model the growth of a fictional…

video: Flexible Grouping to Promote Learning

Darby Masland uses flexible grouping to foster understanding of texts and vocabulary. Teacher: Darby Masland School: The Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women, New York, NY Grade: 9 Discipline: Social Studies (Global Studies) Lesson Topic: “Grassroots lesson” (a focus on skills with which students are struggling) Lesson Month: March Number of…

section: The God of Small Things – Connections

In the Images of World Literature slideshow, you saw images inspired by The God of Small Things. Here at Connections, you can find varied interpretations, analyses, and performances of the story of Rahel and Estha, Ammu and Velutha….

workshop: Delivering the Message

One of the most useful aspects of having a real audience in presentational communication is that the audience will provide gaps that students can investigate, understand, explore, and then write about or talk about. — Paul Kei Matsuda Assistant Professor of English University of New Hampshire Learning Goals How do you organize an effective written…

unit: Design a Lunar Buggy

Grade 3-5 learners will be guided through a series of challenges that follow the engineering design cycle. Join NASA on an adventure through solving an engineering challenge to design and build a robotic lunar rover to traverse the lunar landscape. OBJECTIVE To demonstrate an understanding of the Engineering Design Process while utilizing each stage to…

video: Assessment Strategies

  People still think that assessment is what you do after teaching and learning are over as opposed to thinking of assessment as giving feedback to help you to achieve your goal. – Grant Wiggins, Educational Consultant     This video introduces assessment strategies aligned with the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, state and district…

video: Organizing Ideas from Multiple Sources

Lynn Gilbert helps students create a graphic organizer for multiple resources and various types of texts; her ultimate goal is to support students as they write an argumentation essay using claim, evidence, and warrant. Teacher: Lynn Gilbert School: Conrad Ball Middle School, Loveland, CO Grade: 7 Discipline: Science Lesson Topic: Using a graphic organizer to…

unit: Bringing It All Together – History/Social Studies

Integrating Reading and Writing This final unit presents ways to integrate the reading and writing methods covered in the previous units into classroom instruction. It also includes ways of considering student progress toward goals over the course of an academic term. Taken together, the sections in this unit provide guidelines for engaging students in analytical…

section: Patriotism and Foreign Policy — Student Perspectives

The students whose interview comments are excerpted below were seniors in a one-semester course in U.S. government at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, a magnet high school in Washington, D.C. Here they discuss their experiences creating a Museum of Patriotism and Foreign Policy.

section: Assignments + Projects

video: The Bhagavad Gita

This epic tale of the warrior-prince Arjuna confronting a life-or-death dilemma during civil war presents a unique and powerful philosophy of duty, discipline, and serving a higher purpose. Beautiful illustrations connect the story with its rich history and culture. Featured speakers include Sheldon Pollock, Professor of Sanskrit Studies and acclaimed composer Philip Glass.

video: Blended Learning: Using Technology to Learn Math Concepts

Leon Young uses technology in the classroom to facilitate communication among peers and to support differentiated instruction of small learning groups. Teacher: Leon Young School: REALM Charter School, Berkeley, CA Grade: 8 Discipline: Mathematics (Algebra 1) Lesson Topic: Arithmetic sequences Lesson Month: January Number of Students: 23 Other: REALM, the Revolutionary Education and Learning Movement,…

video: Learning in a Blended Classroom

Leon Young explains how he integrates technology into the classroom to support blended learning. Teacher: Leon Young School: REALM Charter School, Berkeley, CA Grade: 8 Discipline: Mathematics (Algebra 1) Lesson Topic: Arithmetic sequences Lesson Month: January Number of Students: 23 Other: REALM, the Revolutionary Education and Learning Movement, is a project-based and technology-rich charter school….

video: Signposts

“In envisionment-building classrooms, students’ ideas are right in the center of the discussion, so the role of the teacher is to help students find new and more complex ways to grapple with both the content and the ways of thinking about the content.” Judith A. Langer, Director National Research Center on English Learning & Achievement…

unit: Reading: Big Ideas

Introduction Reading is a complex process that involves interactions among the reader, the text, and the context. Meaning does not reside solely on a page of text, with the intent that the reader will extract meaning from that page. Rather, meaning is actively constructed by what the reader brings to the text and how this…

video: Teaching Content Through Literacy

Lynn Gilbert helps students discern fiction from nonfiction text and to determine which is easier to read in the context of science literacy. Teacher: Lynn Gilbert School: Conrad Ball Middle School, Loveland, CO Grade: 7 Discipline: Science Lesson Topic: Using a graphic organizer to explore nonfiction text; the connection between photosynthesis and deforestation Lesson Month:…

unit: Big Ideas in Literacy – English

Introduction The English language arts classroom has always been the primary place where students are taught academic literacy practices. These days, as teachers of other subjects, like math and science, are asked to incorporate academic literacy into their classrooms, some English teachers ask each other, “If reading and writing are taught in science, math, and…

workshop: Meaningful Interpretation

Invoking the interpretive mode is one of the most creative ways to make a text personal to all kinds of learners. Every student in a classroom can come to appreciate a text on his or her own level. – Virginia Scott Chair of French and Italian Vanderbilt University Learning Goals How can you build your…

workshop: Person to Person

Classroom interaction is simple. It is the talk that occurs in classrooms between teachers and students and among students. It’s also a very complex thing in that it is the primary medium by which learning occurs in classrooms, and that’s any kind of classroom, be it a history classroom or a math classroom or a…

workshop: Subjects Matter

By creating content-based activities, you create a context in which there’s a reason to learn the language, there’s a reason to learn the grammar, there’s a reason to learn the vocabulary. And you’re not putting the students in the position of waiting until they know the language well enough to be able to talk about…

video: California Missions

Video Summary: “How can I teach my students California’s state history, integrate technology, and support a bilingual class?” This question prompted fourth-grade teacher Osvaldo Rubio to develop the lesson “California Missions.” The California Framework for state history requires students to learn about the geography of California; the social, political, cultural, and economic life of its…

video: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Part 1: Systems of Equations A system of equations involves the relationship between two or more functions and can be used to model a number of real-world situations.   Part 2: Systems of Inequalities Students can investigate systems of inequalities by solving linear programming problems. These systems can be used to model a number of…

workshop: Rooted in Culture

I think the fruits of exploring [the appropriate ways to interact with native speakers] helps to lead the individual not only to learn more about the target language and its culture, but, through comparisons and reflection and introspection, to discover more about one’s own language and one’s own culture. — Alvino Fantini, School for International…

workshop: Planning for Assessment

[Students] want to believe that every performance they complete, regardless of what that task or product might be, that they’re working to get better over time. Assessments are their opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, skill, and understanding. – Allison Zmuda, education consultant, Understanding by Design Learning Goals How do you plan and carry out an assessment…

workshop: Engaging With Communities

Our goal is to prepare students to not only take what they have learned in the classroom and use it outside the classroom, but to take the love of that language and the interest in the culture that has happened in the classroom and take it into a community where they can continue learning it….

video: Teaching Dance

Second-graders at P.S. 156 in Brooklyn, New York, learn a West African dance called “Sunu.” Two teachers with contrasting training and teaching approaches bring rich dance experiences to students at their arts-based schools: At Lusher Alternative Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana, lifelong dancer and dance educator Kathy DeJean works with an auditioned troupe of…

program: Genetics and Bioengineering: The Societal Impacts of Mutations

Introduction For at least 10,000 years, humans have been cultivating plants and selectively breeding them for fast growth, pest resistance, long-term survival in storage, and bigger and better fruit. We’ve been domesticating animals for just as long, selecting for traits that suited our needs, such as size, appearance, or even personality. For a few decades,…

video: Creating a Classroom Culture

Darby Masland explains how a class-wide focus on standards helps students meet learning goals more effectively. Teacher: Darby Masland School: The Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women, New York, NY Grade: 9 Discipline: Social Studies (Global Studies) Lesson Topic: “Grassroots lesson” (a focus on skills with which students are struggling) Lesson…

unit: Writing: Big Ideas

Introduction Reading and writing are intricately related and are often viewed as “two sides of the same coin” (Graham & Perin, 2007; Tierney & Pearson, 1983). According to Langer and Flihan (2000), “Because writing and reading involve the development of meaning, both are conceptualized as composing activities in the sense that both involve planning, generating,…

video: Classroom Case Studies, 6-8

In This Grade Band Part A: Geometry and Reasoning Part B: Developing Geometric Reasoning Part C: Problems That Illustrate Geometric Reasoning Homework In the previous sessions, we explored geometry as a problem-solving process. You put yourself in the position of a mathematics learner, both to analyze your individual approach to solving problems and to get…

video: Folk Tales Transformed

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE School Intermediate School 237 Location Flushing, Queens, New York City Grade 8 Disciplines Theatre Visual Art Language Arts Description Students use folk tales as the basis for crafting original theatre pieces. The Integrated Instruction Nelle Stokes, Visiting Theatre Artist I worked with Martha Morenstein and her language arts class on a…

program: Protest and Politics: 1968, Year of the Barricades

Introduction #5008 In 1968 an unprecedented number of youth-led popular uprisings swept the globe in places as disparate as Japan, the United States, Poland, Brazil, Italy, France, Northern Ireland, Czechoslovakia, Mexico, Spain, Germany, Ecuador, Chile, Yugoslavia, and England. Protestors raged against governments from democratic to autocratic—and in each case, the state raged back. Stalwartly, en…