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Month: December 2024

Lesson Plan: IVF, the Film Joy, and Its Significance in the 2024 U.S. Election

December 31, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Understand the scientific principles behind IVF and

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Lesson Plan: The Story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and Its Representation in Film

December 29, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Introduction: The Story of the 6888th Battalion and Its Legacy During the chaos of World War II, a backlog of

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Lesson Plan: Exploring Christmas Movies Through Trivia and Analysis

December 18, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Objective: Students will enhance their understanding of popular Christmas movies by engaging in trivia, analyzing film elements, and discussing the

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How to stay updated on the latest AI resources available

December 17, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

How to Use AI as an Educator Source: University of Oslo This page provides educators with advice, insights, and approaches

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Lava crosses the main road to Grindavik and flows on the road leading to the Blue Lagoon, in Grindavik, Iceland, on Feb. 8.Marco Di Marco—AP

Lesson Plan: Reflecting on the Year Through Photojournalism – Top 100 Photos of 2024

December 16, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Lesson Plan: Reflecting on the Year Through Photojournalism – Top 100 Photos of 2024 Objective: Students will explore the power

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Lesson plan; “Think It Through: 8 Powerful Questions to Supercharge Student Learning and Reflection”

December 14, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Objective: Please encourage students to engage in reflective thinking to deepen their understanding of the learning process, identify areas of

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Comparing AI Tools for Teachers: Co-Pilot, ChatGPT, and Perplexity

December 13, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

The growing presence of artificial intelligence in education offers teachers powerful tools to enhance lesson planning, classroom engagement, and professional

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Revolutionizing Education: Google’s LearnLM and the AI-Powered Future of Learning

December 11, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education in profound ways, from personalized learning experiences to innovative classroom management strategies. With its

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Lesson Plan: Exploring the Life and Works of Nikki Giovanni

December 10, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Nikki Giovanni, the charismatic and iconoclastic poet, activist, children’s book author and professor who wrote, irresistibly and sensuously, about race,

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Microsoft Copilot Vision is here, letting AI see what you do online

December 9, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Microsoft Copilot is getting smarter by the day. The Satya Nadella-led company has just announced that its AI assistant now has

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The Impact of AI on Education: Pros and Cons for Teachers

December 6, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

From the introduction: “This article isn’t about the problems AI produces or the issues we face when it goes wrong.

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Lesson Plan: The Power and Controversy of Presidential Pardons

December 5, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Lesson Overview This lesson examines the constitutional foundation, historical context, and modern debates surrounding presidential pardons. Students will explore notable

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Lesson Plan: Unlock Your Learning Superpowers: Science-Backed Strategies to Study Smarter

December 4, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will understand and apply evidence-based strategies from learning science to enhance their

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Hinkley residents are weighing whether they want to keep fighting with PG&E over chromium-6 levels. (Kyle Grillot for The Washington Post)

Lesson plan; Teaching about pollution and consequences with the movie Erin Brockovich

December 3, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Lesson Plan 1. Introduction Activity Start the lesson by discussing the role of activism and how one person can drive

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Preserving America from Trump's Appointments (updated) Timothy Snyder

Lesson Plan: Examining Timothy Snyder’s “Decapitation Strike”

December 2, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Each of Trump’s proposed appointments is a surprise. It is comforting to think that he is simply a vengeful old

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