The Ethics of De-Extinction

Students participate in a formal panel discussion. Roles include: Scientists Environmentalists Community members Government officials Indigenous knowledge keepers Essential Question: Should extinct species be brought back? Students support opinions with evidence from...

Save the Planet Innovation Challenge

Students identify an environmental problem: Climate change Pollution Habitat loss Water conservation Using the engineering design process, students: Define the problem. Brainstorm solutions. Create a prototype drawing. Present to the class. Presentation Requirements:...

Should Extinct Animals Return?

Present the question: “If scientists could bring back a woolly mammoth, should they?” Students vote by moving to one side of the room for “yes” or to the other side for “no.” Each group develops supporting arguments. Students participate in a respectful class debate....

Sometimes I Feel Shy When … But I Can …

Invite students to reflect on how the character learns that being shy does not mean they cannot participate or be brave. Explain that everyone experiences moments of uncertainty, and those moments do not define who they are. Provide each student with the sentence...

Helping a Friend Feel Welcome

Working in small groups, students receive different classroom scenarios. Examples: A new student arrives. Someone is sitting alone. A classmate is nervous before presenting. A child doesn’t know anyone at recess. Someone is afraid to answer a question. Students...