Teacher Resources
Classroom Resources
Lesson Plans, Video Clips, and K-12 resources for classroom and/or virtual learning.
https://ideastream.pbslearningmedia.org/
Ken Burns in the Classroom
https://wgte.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/kenburnsclassroom/home/#.Xn4AXNUpCUk
Online Resource List from Humanitarian Social Innovations
https://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/
Edtech Department Trainings from TPS
Resources available & Where to Find Specific Instructions
https://sites.google.com/tps.org/edtechtrainingsite/home
**TPS List - Large Collection of Online Resources Sorted by Subject
**2020-2021 Creative Impact Grants**
"59" Presentation by Ms. Rodriguez-Noble - lonely prime numbers, slam poetry
Distance Learning
Google Classroom Tutorials
Rogers Videos walking through various aspects of Google Classroom. If there is a topic you want addressed, email him!
Source: Mr. Brown
How to Create Topics in GC
Use of Screencastify how to create topics in Google classroom and how to add assignments to them
Source: Ms. Rodriguez-Noble
How to add topics in Google Classroom: Sep 3, 2020 9:51 AM.webm
Distance Learning Expectations Visuals
Visuals/Acronyms for Google Meet Expectations
Source: AVID Educators FB Group
Remote Teaching and Learning Series
Videos & Guides for remote learning provided by the Curriculum Department
Source: TPS
Remote Teaching & Learning 1.0
Remote Teaching and Learning 2.0
Resources for Teaching Remotely
Using Sora with Screenshots
Detailed Instructions on how to use Sora
Source: Ms. Rodriguez-Noble
Student Tutorial Videos for Online Learning
Source: Edtech
The New EdTech Classroom Student Tutorials
Mentimeter
An interactive online tool for live polls, quizzes, word clouds, Q&As, and more. I.e. students can enter a code on their phone and type in an answer
Poll Everywhere
An interactive online tool for live polls, quizzes, word clouds, Q&As, and more
10 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom
Other Tutorials
Using a Smart Phone or Tablet to Take a picture of work AND upload it using the Google Classroom App
How to Create Labeling Activities With Google Drawings and Classroom (youtube video)
This is what you need to know about using Google Meet in your Classroom (youtube video)
Edutopia Articles & Videos
How to Make Effective Videos for Learning (video)
4 Tips for Teachers Shifting to Teaching Online
Blended Learning: A Student-Centered Approach (video)
Professional Development
Social Emotional Learning, Engagement, & Wellness for Students
Supports at Rogers High School
Transitioning to In-Person Learning: Discussion Guide
Is Quarantine Just a Dream? - Public Collection Board - A collection of images, thoughts, feelings, & emotions from the pandemic - Bulletin board in 100 Hallway (students & staff can submit) Current Submissions
Brain Breaks
List of short activities compiled by LEAD to start or end your class in a fun way! (including Emotional Check-Ins)
Discussion Questions for Classroom - Questions to start out the school year with...Click here for image.
Sanford Harmony - Quick Connection Cards (Click here for entire Google Drive) - Cards w/ activities and question starters to team build with your students
Guidance, Scripts, Strategies, & Resources for Supporting Students and Educators during COVID-19 - 5 step Guide including question & response examples for processing with our students
Free Social Emotional Learning Activities
Downloadable worksheets - many of the physical worksheets are for younger students but ideas could still be applied to high school students
Calm Classroom - Breathing, Mindfulness, & Relaxation
Again, this workbook states it’s for younger students, but the breathing exercises really can provide relaxation and calm for students of any age. The audio attached definitely fits young students but the teacher could read aloud the breathing exercise.
Place for students to find tools & strategies for managing emotions & feelings (and could also be used in classroom)
Ambient Worlds YouTube Channel
YouTube channel for calming rooms using pop culture scenes & music accompanied with soothing sounds (I.e. Black Panther, Chronicles of Narnia, etc.)
New Year’s Activities
New Year Reflections - google doc worksheet
New Year's Resolutions - google slides
Think Pair Share - image
Vision Board Example Instructions - pdf
What a Year! - reflection worksheet
Other Exercises are linked in the Mental Health Resource Page.
Social Justice
Both Sides of the Issue Online Video Series - teachers can present brief videos with contrasting views on more than 50 topics, such as COVID, equality, qualified immunity, climate change, etc. Every pairing includes discussion questions.
Source: Stossel in the Classroom
https://www.stosselvideos.org/
Books to Help Build Inclusive Classrooms (Some books suggested have a teaching guide attached)
Source: The Conscious Kid
Classroom Resources/Lessons - Multi-genre, multimedia collection of short texts offering a diverse mix of stories and perspectives
Source: Teaching Tolerance
Teaching People’s History - Free, downloadable lessons & articles
Source: Zinn Education Project
Anti-Racist Lesson Plans & Resources for Educators - An open source
Books, Articles, etc. -pg. 1
High School Lesson Plans - Pg 7
People to Learn From Online - Pg 10
Video Resources w/ guiding questions - Pg. 11
Selection of Multicultural & Social Justice Books
60 lists of multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators
3 Tips to Make Any Lesson More Culturally Responsive
Source: Cult of Pedagogy
Kicking It Up a Notch: Becoming a Culturally Relevant Science Educator
Source: The Company of Biologists
Social Justice & Multicultural Task Cards - Conversation Starters, Journal Prompts, & Task Cards
Source: Teachers Pay Teachers
Teacher Wellness & Self Care
Secondary Traumatic Stress & Compassion Fatigue
Source: Ms. Allyson
WISE Teacher Well-Being Workbook - this 120 page document is full of Self-Reflection exercises tailored specifically to teachers. Some of the activities could also be used with students if you wanted it to be a collaborative experience with them.
Back to Basics: The Recipe for Reducing Stress and Boosting Health
5 Strategies for Teacher Self-Care
Headspace for Educators - Headspace offers free access to all K-12 teachers, school administrators, and supporting staff
CASEL CARES : Building Resilience to Support Ourselves, Others, and Our Students
CASEL CARES: Strategies for Being Your Best Possible 'SEL'f with Dr. Marc Brackett