All NESC Grade K-5 Classrooms Welcome!
All NESC Grade K-5 Classrooms Welcome!
Join us for curriculum enrichment in
Join us for curriculum enrichment in
SEL, STEAM, & 21st Century Skills!
SEL, STEAM, & 21st Century Skills!
Embedded Files
Grades K-2
Grades K-2
Wednesdays, September 15th - November 3rd
9:00-9:30 AM or 1:30-2:00 PM depending on the date
View the full schedule here!
*Click the dropdown for all required materials and archived recordings. Each recording will be added the week following the live session.
SEL: Grade K-2 Archived Lessons
SEL: Grade K-2 Archived Lessons
"Recognizing Feelings: Feeling Figures" (SEL) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Recognizing Feelings - Handouts
Pencil/pen
Paper (multiple sheets per student)
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
Art supplies/craft supplies/building materials (glue, tape, yarn, pipe cleaners, construction paper, etc.)
"Taking Responsibility: Say Your Part" (SEL) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Pencil/pen
Paper
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
"The Olympic Energizer Games" (SEL) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Paper (multiple sheets per group)
Pencil/pen (1 per student)
Items available - classroom space, chairs, art supplies, tape, books, "weights" etc. (anything available for student use)
"Make Your Mark" (SEL) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Paper (2 sheets per student)
Pencil/pen
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
Optional: The Dot - Video
"Glad Goggles" (SEL) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Pencil/pen
Blank or notebook paper (1 sheet per student)
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
Scissors
Glue/tape
STEAM: Grade K-2 Archived Lessons
STEAM: Grade K-2 Archived Lessons
"An Introduction to Inclined Planes" (STEAM) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Inclined Plane Design Activity - Handout
Pencil/pen
Paper
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
"Measuring and Graphing: How Tall are We?
(STEAM) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Measuring and Graphing: How Tall Are We? - Handout
Pencil/pen
Blocks or other objects to use as a measuring tool
Chart paper or white board to create class graph (teacher)
Crayons/markers/board markers (teacher/students)
"Different Kinds of Maps" (STEAM) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Different Kinds of Map Handout (PDF download, 1 per student)
Pencil/pen (1 per student)
Crayons/makers/colored pencils
Blank paper (2 sheets per student)
Optional: Assortment of art and building supplies - construction paper, recyclable materials, cardboard boxes, table etc. (1 box per group)
"Bald Eagle as a Symbol" (STEAM) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Bald Eagle As A Symbol Handout
Paper (2-3 sheets per student)
Pencil/pen
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
"Designing A Lunchbox" (STEAM) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Art supplies (paper, pencil, scissors, tape, crayons, markers, colored pencils, tissue paper, etc.)
Building materials (cardboard, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, egg cartons, and etc.)
Writing Activity - Designer (extension activity)
"Discovering a New Spider" (STEAM) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Discovering a New Spider Handouts
Paper
Pencil/pen
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
Optional: Building materials (cardboard, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, egg cartons, and etc.)
21st Century Skills: Grade K-2 Archived Lessons
21st Century Skills: Grade K-2 Archived Lessons
"Simulating Sutures"
(21st Century Skills & 4C's) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Pencil/pen
String/yarn/thread
Tape
Scissors
Pipe cleaners/straw/pencil
Paper (one sheet per student/group)
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
"Styling Sun Safety " (21st Century Skills & 4C's) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Animals and Protection - Handout
Pencil/pen
Paper plate
String
Paper/construction paper
Scissors
Glue/tape
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
"High Five" (21st Century Skills) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Paper (2-3 sheets per student)
Pencil/pen
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
Scissors
"Different Ending" (21st Century Skills) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Paper (2-3 sheets per student)
Pencil/pen
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
Scissors
Grades 3-5
Grades 3-5
Wednesdays, September 15th - November 3rd
9:00-9:30 AM or 1:30-2:00 PM depending on the date
View the full schedule here!
*Click the dropdown for all required materials and archived recordings. Each recording will be added the week following the live session.
SEL: Grade 3-5 Archived Lessons
SEL: Grade 3-5 Archived Lessons
October 27th - "Pop That Thought Bubble"
(SEL) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Pop That Thought Bubble - Handout
Pencil/pen
Paper (multiple sheets per student)
Scissors (optional)
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
"Communication Boosters: Listening and Supporting" (SEL) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Communication Boosters - Handout
Pencil/pen
Paper (multiple sheets)
Scissors (optional)
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
"Rooted in Optimism" (SEL) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Rooted in Optimism Handout (1 per student)
Pencil/pen (1 per student)
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
Optional: art supplies, scissors, and glue
"Change Your Mind, Change Your Day" (SEL) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Change Your Mind, Change Your Day Handout
Paper (2 sheets per group)
Pencil/pen
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
"Bring it to the BBQ" (SEL) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Paper (1 sheet per student)
Pencil/pen
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
STEAM: Grade 3-5 Archived Lessons
STEAM: Grade 3-5 Archived Lessons
"Water Resources: Why Do We Build Dams?"
(STEAM) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Water Resources Scenario - Handout
Pencil/pen
Paper (multiple sheets per team)
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
"Design & Materials: Homes for Different Climates" (STEAM) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Homes for Different Climates - Handout
Paper
Pencil/pen
Art supplies (paper, pencil, scissors, tape, crayons, markers, colored pencils, tissue paper, etc.)
Building materials (cardboard, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, egg cartons, and etc.)
Testing supplies - refer to handout
"Creating a New Pizza" (STEAM) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Pencil/pen (1 per student)
Paper (2 sheets per student/group)
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
Paper plate - 1 per group (optional)
If using paper plate: scissors and glue
"Redesigning a Famous Structure" (STEAM) - Archive Lesson
Required Materials:
Redesigning a Famous Structure Handouts
Options of Buildings to Re-Design Handout
Art supplies (paper, pencil, scissors, tape, crayons, markers, colored pencils, tissue paper, etc.)
Ruler/measuring tool
Building materials (cardboard, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, egg cartons, and etc.)
Writing Activity - Architect (extension activity)
"Making an App" (STEAM) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Paper (2-3 sheets per student)
Pencil/pen
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
"Astronauts - Exploring Planets" (STEAM) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Astronauts - Exploring Planets Handout
Paper (2-3 sheets per student)
Pencil/pen
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
Optional: scissors, glue/tape, construction paper etc.
21st Century Skills: Grade 3-5 Archived Lessons
21st Century Skills: Grade 3-5 Archived Lessons
"Connecting the Circulatory and Respiratory Systems: Measuring Heart Rates"
(21st Century Skills & 4C's) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Classroom furniture (chairs, desks, and etc.)
Open space
Pencil/pen
Paper (multiple sheets per student and groups)
Clock/timer/stopwatch
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
Tape (optional)
"Which Force is With You?
(21st Century Skills & 4C's) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Pencil/pen
Paper
Books
Chair
Scissors
Tape/glue
Ruler/meter stick
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
"Story Circle" (21st Century Skills) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Paper (2 sheets per student)
Pencil/pen
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
"Creating with Recyclables" (21st Century Skills) - Archived Lesson
Required Materials:
Creating with Recyclables Handouts
Pencil/pen (1 per student)
Crayons/makers/colored pencils
Assortment of art and building supplies - construction paper, scissors, glue, tape, pipe cleaners, craft sticks, recyclable materials, cardboard boxes, etc.
Meet Your NESC Facilitator
Meet Your NESC Facilitator
Ms. Cortney Shuley is the Student Services Specialist at the NESC. She is passionate about working directly with students, STEAM instruction, and problem-based learning. She is a former 21st Century Community Learning Center teacher, STEAM instructor, preschool teacher, and Special Education teacher. Over the past two years, she provided in-person and virtual instruction to more than 3,000 PreK-12 students across the NESC region and the state through regular-day and after-school curriculum enrichment lessons. Ms. Shuley is excited to connect with you and your students!
You can contact Ms. Shuley at Cortney.Shuley@nescnd.org or 1-888-701-NESC (6372).
Professional Learning Playlist:
Professional Learning Playlist:
STEAM, SEL, & 21st Century Skills
STEAM, SEL, & 21st Century Skills
Explore background information and lesson ideas to keep classroom implementation moving forward!
This opportunity is supported in part through the NESC GEER Fund Award from the North Dakota Governor's Office in collaboration with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
Page updated
Report abuse