School systems across Louisiana are recognizing Celebrate Freedom Week during September. The Louisiana Department of Education is celebrating September 12-16. We've compiled resources from the Library of Congress and National Constitution Center about our nation's founding and the importance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Pre Constitution Day Workshops For Your Classroom
Join us on Friday, September 16th for our Constitution Day Virtual Workshops - geared toward students! Perfect for watching from home or in the classroom. We have new programs every half hour! Drop in based on your interest, or stay all day.
Discovery Education wants to help keep you and your students informed about outbreaks and viruses by providing you a curated channel with grade level appropriate resources with timely updates regarding the Coronavirus, ready-to-go customizable lesson activities that feature videos, images, reading passages, and interactives that describe what a virus is and how it spreads, offers an overview of the history of viruses and outbreaks around the world, and reveals essential guidelines for staying healthy.
Highlights of the resources shared to the left.
Preventing the Spread of Germs
Grades K-2, 3-5
Students learn about the importance of washing hands to prevent the spread of germs and stay healthy. Students summarize learning using the SOS Instructional Strategy Six Word Story.
Grades 3-5, 6-8
Students work in partners discuss airborne pathogens and the importance of washing your hands. Students use the SOS Instructional Strategy Table Top Texting to share ideas with partners.
Preventing the Spread of Infections Diseases
Grades 6-8, 9-12
Students explore ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and record learning using the SOS Instructional Strategy Twenty-Five Things You Didn't Know.
What Impacts Can a Quarantine Have on Society
Grades 6-8, 9-12
Students explore resources that allow them to understand the impact of a quarantined society. They summarize their understanding using the SOS Instructional Strategy Placemat.