A smattering of new resources for everyone

FEATURED LESSONThis lesson on empathy, perspectives, and collaboration is designed for middle grades, but can easily be adapted for 4th (maybe younger) or high school classes. This approach can be a great way to encourage students to practice civil discourse.https://www.middleweb.com/33440/an-activity-to-help-kids-learn-civil-discourse/BOOK LISTS20 Books Featuring Diverse Characters to Inspire Connection and Empathy (PreK-10th grade)14 Books to connect students to the valuable struggles of scientists (1st-HS)PEDAGOGYLooking for new teaching strategies? (2-12th grade)Questioning Toolkit (a great resource to strengthen your questions, K-12th grade)Questions to deepen comprehension (6-12th grade, applicable for science and the humanities) MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL SPOTLIGHThttps://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_jayne_blakemore_the_mysterious_workings_of_the_adolescent_brain