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Climbing Outwatch videoA great music video created for WhyTry by Dave Murray of Austin, Texas. Charlotte & Jonathanwatch videoA great example of a truly supportive friendship from Britain’s Got Talent Egg In A Bottle Experimentwatch videoVideo walkthrough of an activity that demonstrates the Climbing Out metaphor  Why I Got Rid of Most of My Friends

Spatial Requirements: Gym/outdoor space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 5-12Group Size: 8-14Time: 30-60 minutes Introduction: Everyone has challenges, trials, and problems. The people who go far are those that use problem solving to jump these hurdles. The object of this activity is to give students a hands-on experience that walks them through a basic problem-solving model.  It also illustrates the importance of

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: 1-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5-10 minutes Introduction: This activity will help students understand that when they follow the formula for jumping hurdles, they increase their chance for success. Materials: Dollar bill  Five dollar bill  (or any two bills, as long as they are different) Activity: Ask for

Autistic Teen’s Hoop Dreamswatch videoJason McElwain comes off the bench to set a school record.Why Do We Fall watch videoVideo comprised of motivation film monologues and clips Energy 101 – Hydroelectric Powerwatch videoVideo explanation of how hydroelectric power works Beats By The Bay: “Stay in School”watch videoInspirational music video from the Bay Area Rappers Care (B.A.R.C.)