Lesson Plans

  • How does [chosen animal] survive and thrive in its habitat?
    How does [chosen animal] survive and thrive in its habitat?

    Students will create a comprehensive multimedia presentation or a physical model that illustrates the various aspects of the life of an animal of their choosing, focusing on its habitat, diet, physical adaptations, behavioral adaptations, life cycle, and interactions with other species. The goal is to provide a detailed and engaging overview of how their animal…

  • AVID Cornel Notes Template
    AVID Cornel Notes Template

    In this project, students are going to learn how to use Cornell Notes. Cornell note-taking is a popular note-taking method for taking, organizing, and summarizing notes. This method typically results in better overall comprehension. This note-taking method was invented by Professor Walter Paul of Cornell University in the 1950s. The traditional Cornell Notes are used by…

  • AVID Compare and Contrast Project
    AVID Compare and Contrast Project

    In this project, students are going to compare and contrast between two events, an event and a similar event. They will then specify how the events are similar and how the events are different, as they relate to different categories that are tested.

  • AVID One Pager Project
    AVID One Pager Project

    In this project, students are going to use the AVID One Pager template to demonstrate their comprehension of a topic they have covered in class. This strategy allows them to showcase their learning in a creative way. Students will be able to use either a Miro or a Google template to create their AVID One…

  • Brainstorming Project
    Brainstorming Project

    This project teaches students how to conduct a brainstorming session using two methods. Method one is a simple free generating ideas brainstorm and the second method uses a main idea to have students refine it to a series of related ideas. The lesson plan includes teachers instructions with standards and rubrics, student instructions and two…

  • Design A New Park That Supports Local Plant Life
    Design A New Park That Supports Local Plant Life

    Designing a park engages students in multiple roles. They have to decide on the best place for a park, learn about the population that will be frequenting the park and connect with influencers and city officials who can help make it happen, determine what are the best activities that visitors will enjoy, learn about local plants…

  • AVID Events and What If Scenario Template
    AVID Events and What If Scenario Template

    In this project, students are going to create an AVID Events timeline and a What If Scenarios that stem from an event. In the Events timeline, students are going to describe an event as a sequence of steps laid out as a timeline. They will then zero into a specific event and come up with…

  • Solving a Problem in Society That We Care About
    Solving a Problem in Society That We Care About

    In this project, students are going to be working in teams to solve a problem in society that they really care about.  Students may choose things like solving homelessness, global warming, bees disappearing, or any other problem they believe that impacts their community or society in general in a negative way. They will use the…

  • Producing a Podcast
    Producing a Podcast

    In this project, students in grades 4 – 12 will turn a topic, lesson or unit they learn about into a podcast. They will turn their classrooms into production studios by producing a podcast, three to 12 minutes long. Students will do this by using a smartphone and a computer, with easily available software. Students…