8th Grade Videos

Students look for signals and explicit signs to help them navigate the classroom. The teacher face is a great way to signal to the class that things have gotten off track.

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In this video, Breathe For Change founder, Ilana, explains and models the Two Word Check In strategy. Use this video to supplement the Two Word Check In activities for elementary and middle/secondary students.

In this video, Breathe For Change founder, Ilana, explains and models the Chime Time strategy.

Martha Romero helps people find jobs and helps companies fill open positions with the most qualified people available. In this video, Martha discusses her experiences as an immigrant from Colombia, putting her career aspirations on hold as a young parent, going back to school as an adult, and her recommendations and suggestions for being persistent and happy in your career.

This video is part of a series of career profiles featured on TeacherVision courtesy of Genius Plaza. See the complete list of list of career profiles here.

Biologist Ernesto Muñoz is Associate Director of a research laboratory at a major pharmaceutical company, helping teams of scientists discover new drugs to improve people's lives. In this career profile, Ernesto talks about his childhood in Peru, the educational path that led him to pursue a PhD and a career as a researcher, and advice for what to focus on academically when thinking about a career in the life sciences.

This video is part of a series of career profiles featured on TeacherVision courtesy of Genius Plaza. See the complete list of list of career profiles here.

Pediatrician Dr. Ana Verónica Méndez is Chief of Pediatric Ambulatory Care at Richmond University Medical Center, where she works with a team of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide children with medical care and families with support and compassion. Dr. Méndez talks about the path through medical school, her struggles as an immigrant who didn't speak any English, the importance of studying liberal arts in addition to the sciences, and a walkthrough of her (very!) busy schedule.

This video documents International Federation of the Red Cross disaster relief efforts for the Nepal Gorkha Earthquake. The video focuses on the the journey undergone by the Nepalese people during the first year of reconstruction, and centers around the progression from Kathmandu as a disaster area to a recovery zone.

Video courtesy of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Fourth-grade teacher Lisa Koplik explains how to make a group contract to keep kids on track throughout the year.

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If a student fails to ask for help, a conversation with parents or guardians might be necessary. That way, a teacher can better understand any underlying problems that might only be surfacing at home.

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When a student is having a hard time asking for help, allowing them to submit written questions on 3x5 cards can open up the conversation.

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This video shows Breathe For Change founder, Ilana, guiding students through the Peace Process Activity.

In this video, Breathe For Change founder, Ilana, explains and models the Three Collective Breaths strategy.

In this video, Breathe For Change founder, Iliana, explains and models the Hopes N'Dreams strategy.

Homemade playdough is easy (and fun!) to make! Save yourself some time and money at the craft store and try out these quick and easy playdough recipes using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

• 1 cup water

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1/2 cup salt • 1 tablespoon cream of tartar

• Food coloring

• Saucepan

• 1 cup flour

• Plastic gloves

• Food coloring

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