HOODIE TAILS: The Adventures Of The Secular Web Kids
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The 6+1 Traits of Writing
The 6+1 Traits of Writing is a popular framework used in schools (especially in the U.S. and Canada) to teach and assess good writing. It breaks writing down into seven key qualities. The 6+1 Traits: Grade 4 Example Writing Prompt: Write about your favorite season and why you like it. Strong Grade 4 Example (using…
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Bloom’s Taxonomy
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a framework used by teachers to classify different levels of learning objectives and thinking skills. It helps educators design lessons, activities, and assessments that move students from basic knowledge to higher-order thinking. The most commonly used version today is the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (2001): Fourth-Grade Example: Topic – “The Water Cycle” Imagine…
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De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats
De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats is a simple method created by Edward de Bono to help people think more clearly and solve problems better. Instead of everyone arguing or thinking in a jumbled way, the group “puts on” a different colored hat one at a time. Each hat stands for a different kind of thinking.…
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Fun with SCAMPER
S.C.A.M.P.E.R. is a fun brainstorming tool that helps you come up with new ideas by changing an existing object, toy, or idea in different ways.It stands for: You pick something ordinary and ask questions from each letter to invent something new and creative. 4th Grade Example: Improving a Pencil Start with a regular pencil. Now…
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What are Symbols?
Jesus Fish Symbol This is the Jesus fish! Christians use it as a special sign for their faith in Jesus. Darwin Fish Symbol. This is the Darwin fish! It is a silly twist on the Jesus fish that people use to show they like science ideas about evolution. What are symbols?Hey there, 4th grader! A…
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The 10 Commandments In Schools
Brainstorm ideas why or why not the 10 Commandments should be in schools
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Become a Secularism Activist
An Activist tries to improve things in society or prevent them from getting worse. Look at this secularism activist lobbying against churches that want to change the rules: What can you do to make a better world?
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Things That Make Teaching Hard
Do you know what kinds of things make teaching hard? It’s not just getting students to understand. How do we explain to kids not to fight when they see it all the time in sports like hockey and UFC? What about trying to teach politics when kids want to know about political scandals? What does…
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KPop Demon Hunters
KPop Demon hunters is one of the most popular movies among elementary school kids. Watch their video Golden and say what you think the lesson or message is:
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Design Your Own School!
Students at Alpha School have NO academic teachers. Instead, they have guides who act like athletic coaches, challenging students and providing motivational and emotional support to help them find their ‘why.’ The primary role of a guide is to know each student personally, facilitate life skills, and engage them in collaborative, hands-on projects. So, how…