A Kindergarten to 2nd-grade lesson on observation and descriptive language using the historic 'Me at the zoo' video. Students will practice using the word 'long' to describe elephant trunks through drawing and writing activities.
In this lesson, students explore the Engineering Design Process (EDP) by tackling a real-world design challenge. They will identify problems, brainstorm solutions, build prototypes, and iterate based on testing.
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A Speech & Debate/ELA lesson where students analyze 'Me at the zoo' to understand the differences between impromptu and prepared speaking, ending with a script-polishing activity.
Students explore the concept of digital primary sources by analyzing the first YouTube video and creating their own digital time capsule storyboard.
A simple science observation lesson for Pre-K to 1st grade students focusing on describing animal features, observing a video, and drawing.
A rhythmic introduction to Spanish zoo animal names (lion, monkey, giraffe) through a repetitive action song and visual aids.
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A lesson exploring the transformation of media through the history of YouTube, contrasting the simplicity of the first 'User-Generated Content' with modern, high-production digital storytelling. Students will analyze technical shifts and practice scripting for a simpler era.
A set of visual tools to help students navigate daily classroom transitions and routines with independence.
A lesson for high school Media Studies/History students analyzing the shift from broadcast to social media through the lens of the first YouTube video, 'Me at the zoo'. Students evaluate the impact of User-Generated Content (UGC) and compare early digital media to modern trends.
A K-1 lesson on making observations and using descriptive size words, featuring the first-ever YouTube video 'Me at the zoo'.
A writing and speaking lesson for 4th-6th graders focused on concise communication, using the 'Me at the zoo' video as a model for creating 19-second vlogs.
A K-2 lesson focused on observing animals and using descriptive vocabulary, featuring the video 'Me at the zoo'.
A Pre-K to 1st grade lesson focused on observing elephants and their distinctive trunks, utilizing the 'Me at the zoo' video as a stimulus for listening and art.
A play-based lesson designed to help young students identify and understand a wide range of emotions through interactive games and visual aids.
A media studies and history lesson exploring the shift from traditional media to user-generated content through the lens of the first YouTube video, 'Me at the zoo'.
A Kindergarten-2nd Grade lesson where students learn to make simple animal observations by watching the first-ever YouTube video and creating their own 'Zoo Vlog' drawing and description.
Students will explore the origins of vlogging through the first YouTube video, analyzing its structure and authentic style to create their own 20-second 'unscripted' school report.
An engaging exploration of llama biology, behavior, and their importance in Andean culture, featuring interactive activities and a research-based creative project.
Students analyze the evolution of digital media by comparing the first-ever YouTube video, 'Me at the zoo,' with modern production standards, focusing on production quality, scripting, and the concept of user-generated content.
A lesson for 1st-3rd graders focusing on observation skills and descriptive adjectives, using the 'Me at the zoo' video as a primary source for analysis and imitation.
A lesson exploring the transformation of digital media production through the lens of YouTube's first video, 'Me at the zoo', contrasting early raw footage with modern high-production content.