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TED Talk MEGA Bundle (40+TED Lessons and Activities!)

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TED Talk lessons make great supplements to planned units, great mini-lessons, and great "sub day" lessons! This growing TED Talk Lesson Bundle includes over 40 TED Talk lessons and activities. As an alternative education teacher, I strive to create

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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The Danger of a Single Story TED Talk Lesson

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This resource is intended to be used with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's powerful TED Talk, The Danger of a Single Story. Adichie's powerful TED Talk is a memorable lesson in stereotypes. This TED Talk lesson makes a wonderful supplement to most middle

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Back to School

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets

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154

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TED Talk Mental Health and Wellness Bundle | 8 Lessons

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This Mental Health Ted Talk lesson bundle is designed to help educators teach students about mental health and wellness. The bundle includes detailed student handouts and various activities for students. The lessons included in this resource cover

Subjects:

Health, Other (Social Studies - History), Psychology

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Workbooks, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.9-10.3, SL.9-10.5, RH.9-10.8

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138

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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance TED Talk Lesson

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This resource includes both a printable worksheet and Google Drive (paperless) option. It is intended to be used with Angela Duckworth's TED Talk, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." The TED Talk (video), worksheet, class discussion, and

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Life Skills, Back to School

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.11-12.3, CCRA.R.7

$1.70

137

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Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator TED Talk Lesson

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This worksheet is intended to be used with Tim Urban's humorous TED Talk, "Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator." From TED: Tim Urban knows that procrastination doesn't make sense, but he's never been able to shake his habit of waiting until

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Life Skills, Back to School

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7

$1.60

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To This Day: For the Bullied & the Beautiful TED Talk Lesson

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This resource includes both printable worksheets and a Google Drive (paperless) option. This TED Talk lesson is intended to be used with Shane Koyczan's powerful TED Talk, "To This Day ... for the bullied and beautiful." (Warning: "strong language"

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Character Education, Poetry

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7

$1.70

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TED Talk Unit - 6 Lessons about Communication (Listening, Writing, Speaking)

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This TED Talk Unit (6 TED Talk lessons) is appropriate for a high school English or Life Skills course. This unit can be used to supplement a prepared unit or be used as a stand-alone unit on the topic of communication. TED Units also work well with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Life Skills, Writing

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.9-10.2, SL.9-10.3, CCRA.W.9

$3.00

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How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime TED Talk Lesson

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This comprehensive TED Talk lesson delves into the important topic of how childhood trauma can impact health throughout a person's lifetime. The lesson is based on Nadine Burke Harris' TED Talk "How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime"

Subjects:

Life Skills, Psychology, Child Care

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.11-12.3

$1.70

Digital Download PDF (0.19 MB)

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How Gratitude Rewires Your Brain TED Talk Lesson

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This resource is intended to be used with Christina Costa's TED Talk, "How Gratitude Rewires Your Brain." Christina Costa, a teacher, Ph.D. student, and advocate for mental health delivers this short, powerful TED Talk about the role gratitude can

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills, Psychology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.3, RH.9-10.4, WHST.9-10.9

$1.90

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Why I Love a Country that Once Betrayed Me TED Talk Lesson

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This worksheet is intended to be used with George Takei's TED Talk, "Why I Love a Country that Once Betrayed Me.' The video, worksheet, and class discussion can be completed in one class period or assigned as homework.WHAT’S INCLUDEDWorksheet (Print

Subjects:

Civics, U.S. History, Classroom Community

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, RH.9-10.8

$1.80

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TED Talk 14 Lesson Bundle #1

By Social Studies Toolbox

This bundle includes a diverse selection of thought-provoking TED Talks that cover a wide range of topics, from educational equity and social justice to technology, science, and more. Each talk is paired with a lesson plan designed to maximize

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Character Education

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.11-12.3, CCRA.R.7

$18.14

$8.00

Bundle

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TED Talk 16 Lesson Bundle #2

By Social Studies Toolbox

This TED Talk Lesson Bundle contains 16 TED Lessons and activities. TED lessons may be used as mini-lessons, supplements to a prepared lesson or unit, one-day lessons for in-between units, or sub-day lesson plans. Most TED Talks are less than 18

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies - History), Psychology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.11-12.3

$18.72

$8.00

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TED Talk Mega Bundle: 14 Lessons About Mental Health and Wellness

By Social Studies Toolbox

This Mental Health TED Talk Lesson MEGA Bundle is designed to help educators teach students about mental health and wellness. The bundle includes detailed student handouts and various activities for students. The lessons included in this resource

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills, Psychology

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.4, RH.9-10.7

$13.04

$6.00

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10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation TED Talk Lesson

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This worksheet is intended to be used with Celeste Headlee's TED Talk, "10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation." From TED: When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations — and that most of us

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Life Skills, Oral Communication

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7, CCRA.SL.1

$1.70

Digital Download PDF (3.53 MB)

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Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are TED Talk Lesson

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This resource includes both printable worksheets and a Google Drive (paperless) option. This TED Talk lesson is intended to be used with Amy Cuddy's talk, Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are.This TED video and worksheet can be completed in one

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Business, Psychology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Google Apps, Lesson

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.06 MB)

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Why Students Should Have Mental Health Days TED Talk Lesson

By Social Studies Toolbox

This digital resource is intended to be used with Hailey Hardcastle's TED Talk, "Why Students Should Have Mental Health Days". Hardcastle, an advocate for mental health for young people, delivers this short, powerful TED Talk about the importance

Subjects:

Health, Psychology, Back to School

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Movie Guides, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5

$1.80

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Psychology Store Growing Bundle

By Social Studies Toolbox

This Psychology bundle includes over 70 resources from my Psychology store designed to enhance understanding and engagement in your classroom. Resources are aligned with Wisconsin Social Studies standards. Ideal for high school Psychology or Health

Subjects:

Psychology

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RH.9-10.4, RH.9-10.6, RH.9-10.9, RH.11-12.4, RH.11-12.7

$130.39

$60.00

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Why Some of Us Don't Have One True Calling TED Talk Lesson

By Social Studies Toolbox

This resource is designed for middle and high school teachers and is intended to be used with the TED Talk, "Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling" by Emilie Wapnick.This resource includes:•TED Talk Video Guide•Ted Talk Video Guide Answer

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Life Skills, Psychology

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

$1.30

Digital Download PDF (2.96 MB)

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TED Talk Character Lesson Bundle | 10 Lessons | SEL

By Social Studies Toolbox

Product Description: TED Talk Lesson Bundle on Character DevelopmentIntroduce your middle and high school students to key aspects of character development with this TED Talk Lesson Bundle. This collection features video guides and answer keys for

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Character Education, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$14.99

$5.00

Bundle

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How to Overcome Our Biases? Walk Boldly Toward Them TED Talk Lesson

By Social Studies Toolbox

This TED Talk lesson is intended to be used with Vernā Myers' TED Talk, "How to Overcome Our Biases? Walk Boldly Toward Them." From TED:Our biases can be dangerous, even deadly — as we've seen in the cases of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and

Subjects:

Psychology, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.11-12.3, CCRA.R.7

$1.30

Digital Download PDF (0.16 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a full-time practicing classroom teacher with over 24 years of classroom experience. I currently serve as a middle school Social Studies teacher and Mock Trial coach. I have six years experience teaching middle school Social Studies courses including U.S. History and Geography. I have ten years experience directing and teaching in a high school Alternative Education Program. I have eight years experience teaching high school U.S. History, Civil Rights History, Civics, Social Psychology, Psychology, and World Studies. While serving as the Alternative Education Director and Lead Teacher in my district's High School Alternative Education program, I also served as a high school special education teacher and case manager for three years. My experience includes teaching in both urban and rural school districts in Wisconsin.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Key components of my instruction and assessment include: -Differentiated Instruction -Culturally relevant curriculum -Meaningful and engaging curriculum and assessments

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Influential Teacher Award (U.W. Platteville), 2010 Winner "Top Classroom Blogs," Yearbook Dedication (2009), Influential Educator Award (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee- Alternative Education, 2014-2015 University of Wisconsin Platteville- Cross-Categorical Special Education, 2008-2011 University of Wisconsin La Crosse- Master of Education, 1996-1998 University of Wisconsin La Crosse- Bachelor of Science, History, Political Science, 1993-1996

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I live in the beautiful Driftless Region in southwest Wisconsin!

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English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Archaeology, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Art History, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Health, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Business, School Counseling, Psychology, Economics , Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Study Skills, General Science, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Child Care, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Student Council, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning