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Hector's World
Students examine the concept of trust as it relates to trustworthy people. In this safety lesson, students discuss how there are people in our lives that we can rely on for help and support. Students review the story Hector's World and...
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Hector's World - Heros
Learners read the the story Heroes in order to navigate the Internet safely. In this Hector's World lesson, students examine the importance of checking with an adult before participating in the online environment. Learners explore other...
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Hector's World: Welcome to the Carnival
Students view a cartoon Hector's World: Welcome to the Carnival and discuss personal details. In this Internet safety lesson, students recognize when they should and shouldn't give personal details on the phone. Students answer a...
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Hector's World Cyberbullying: You're Not Alone
Learners watch an episode of Hector's world regarding cyber-bullying and begin to understand what hurtful actions are in relation to someone's feelings. In this Cyber-bullying lesson, students are introduced to the idea of good character...
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Hector's World - Lesson Plan Episode 1 - "Details, Details..."
Students examine the ramifications of sharing personal information. In this personal information in a digital world lesson, students establish their individuality in a classroom activity. They watch an episode of "Hector's World" that...
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Hector's World
Students discover how they can protect a computer from a virus. In this computer awareness lesson plan, students discover that strong passwords can protect computer files. Students watch a video regarding technology in their world...
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"Hector's World" Episode 5
Students consider when, and if, they should share information about themselves over the internet. In this online safety instructional activity, students view the show "Hector's World." They then discuss how to use caution, unsafe...
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Hector's World - Lesson Plan Episode 3 - "It's a Serious Game"
Learners analyze how to tell if an adult is trustworthy. In this trustworthiness lesson, students watch an episode of "Hector's World" and discuss how to tell if an adult is trustworthy or not. They draw a picture of a person who they...
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Hector's World - Lesson Plan - Interactive Episode - Computer Security: "Oops"
Students examine the need for strong passwords when working online. In this computer password lesson, students access an animated sequence at the given web site. They determine the need for computer passwords when working on shared...
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Hector's World Cyber-bullying: You're Not Alone
Students discuss cyber-bullying and how it relates to their emotional state. In this cyber-bullying lesson, students watch a short video that identifies how cyber-bullying occurs. Students participate in an active learning activity and...
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Hector's World: It's a Serious Game
Students investigate child safety by viewing an educational video. In this Internet privacy instructional activity, students view a short film based on children giving personal information out on the web. Students answer discussion...
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El Bronx Remembered
Use a worksheet to cover different types of conflicts from El Bronx Remembered, a series of short stories by Nicholasa Mohr. The questions address "A Very Special Pet," "Shoes for Hector," "Mr. Mendelsohn," "A Lesson in Fortune-Telling,"...
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"Hector's World": Welcome to the Carnival
Students view a cartoon that introduces the concept of trust. In this trustworthiness lesson, students evaluate behaviors and traits of the characters in "Welcome to the Carnival" and identify who can be trusted. Students complete a...
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Robert Burns quiz
Confirm readers' knowledge of Robert Burns and his poetry with this online quiz. Though all questions are multiple-choice, they are a little more in-depth. Receive answers automatically with a click of the mouse!
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Hector's World: Heroes
Students observe child safety by viewing an educational video regarding the Internet. In this digital privacy lesson, students view a short film based on a young person who falls victim to bad decisions on the Internet. Students complete...
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Hector's World: Details, Details
Students discover what forms of personal information are alright to share online. In this Internet safety lesson, students discuss how they must be careful with personal information when they are online. Students complete a worksheet...
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Hector's World - Lesson Plan: Episode 4 - "The Info Gang"
Students watch an online video to equip themselves with strategies for dealing with people who they feel are untrustworthy. In this web safety lesson, students watch a video about how unsafe situations and untrustworthy people make them...
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Little Train of Caipira
Students listen to the "Berry Pickers' Song" on the piano twice. They practice the song several times to become familiar enough to recognize it in the piece. They listen to the CD and recognize the tune by raising their hand and tell...
Mexic-Arte Museum
El Dia de los Muertos
Celebrate the traditional Mexican holiday El Dia de los Muertos! Explore the intricate history behind the traditions, compare other cultural rituals honoring the dead, and create sugar skulls. Learners read informational text on Aztec...
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Educator's Guide: Holes
You'll be a star at your next grade level meeting with an educational unit on Louis Sachar's Holes. Based on both the novel and film, the lessons include applications to language arts with character studies and movie reviews; social...
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Computer Security:
Students watch a video on computer safety and then complete activity sheets about the characters in the video. In this safety lesson plan, students are provided with the worksheets.
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Online Privacy
In this lesson plan about keeping personal information private, pupils discuss the ways that they are unique and special. The lesson plan includes ways to discuss online safety and how to keep from sharing personal information with...
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"It's a Serious Game"
Students explore online safety by viewing an educational video. In this online identification lesson, students discuss the importance of keeping personal information private and when it is appropriate to enter personal information on the...
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Probability in Daily Life
Sixth graders examine the use of probability in daily life. In this probability lesson, 6th graders listen to scenarios from Louis Sachar's, Holes, after discussing probability in everyday life. They pretend they are detectives who are...