Lesson 1-3 weeks Elementary Express Toolkit PBS News Student Reporting Labs series of StoryMaker adapted elementary school lessons all about teaching students the basics of storytelling and journalism.
Project 4-6 weeks From Bills to Books: How Laws Shape Learning and Free Speech Produce a story about a new law or policy aimed at controlling what students learn and how they express themselves.
Lesson 80 Minutes or Two Parts (part one - finding facts & part two - understanding opinions) Elementary Express: Fact vs. Opinion For Grades 3-6: Students will learn and practice discerning the difference between facts and fiction through visual examples and practice.where, when, why).
Lesson 1 -3 Class Periods Elementary Express: Primary vs. Secondary Sources For Grades 3-6: Students will learn and practice discerning the difference between primary and secondary sources through visual examples and practice.
Challenge 50 minutes RAPID RESPONSE: How War in the Middle East Affects American schools How are American schools feeling the effects of the war between Israel and Hamas? DEADLINE: OCTOBER 26TH
Lesson Two Class Periods Elementary Express: What are the 5 W's? For Grades 3-6: Students will learn and practice how to use the 5 W’s to ask questions (who, what, where, when, why).
Project 2-4 Weeks 2022 MIDTERM ELECTION TOOL KIT Your go-to for 2022 Midterm election student journalism resources.
Project 4-6 weeks Music, dance, community & culture How does singing, dancing, performing, and celebrating express your culture and your identity?
Lesson 30-45 minutes Encouraging Empathy and Curiosity in Class Discussions This resource provides tools for addressing controversial issues while promoting a safe and respectful environment for all students and educators to freely express themselves during these discussions.
Challenge 30-60 minutes Who controls our classrooms? #SRLShorts These responses will be uploaded to SRL’s Tiktok, IG reels and YouTube shorts in our new monthly #SRLShorts series. DEADLINE: March 19th.
Project 4-6 weeks America's hidden histories Explore events and people left out of the history books.
Lesson 4-5 Weeks Science Communication Challenge Toolkit How to Convey Powerful Narratives Through Short-Form Science Videos
Project 2-3 Weeks Moments of Truth: have you tried to quit social media? Explore how communities are coming together to support truth, quality news and information, and healthier online discourse.
Project 4-6 Weeks "ON OUR MINDS” SEASON 3: Podcast and Audio Storytelling Students will report and produce stories and interviews about the teen experience.
Challenge 50 Minutes Race and Justice Video Diary Students explore perspectives on race and justice in America.
Lesson 1 Week LESSON 3: Science Communication Guide - Filming 90-Second Stories Mastering Camera, Audio, and Lighting for Impactful Science Videos
Challenge 1 day Is artificial intelligence disrupting or improving education? Generative AI and AI tools like ChatGPT are changing school.