Book
Let's Visit an Alaskan Glacier
Alaska is a unique and beautiful state within the U.S., drawing many visitors to its stunning natural landmarks. In this adventure with Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten, your elementary readers…
Book
Let's Meet a Garbage Collector
Garbage collectors make our communities safe and clean for everyone! When Smidge accidentally throws Dennis’s favorite lunchbox away, she and Otto ask the garbage collector for help and join him on…
Worksheets
"Otto's Tales: The Wise & Foolish Servants" Worksheet
Engage students with this story sequencing worksheet for "The Wise and Foolish Servants" that helps students understand the key events of the parable by arranging important scenes in the correct…
Worksheets
"Otto's Tales: Let's Visit an Alaskan Glacier" Coloring Page
Download this fun coloring page to go along with the Let's Visit an Alaskan Glacier lesson plan and episode.
Lesson Plans
"Otto's Tales: Let's Visit an Alaskan Glacier" Lesson Plan
This detailed lesson plan introduces K-2 grade students to the wonder and majesty of an Alaskan glacier and it's surrounding environment.
Lesson Plans
"Otto's Tales: The Wise & Foolish Servants" Lesson Plan
This lesson plan for "The Wise and Foolish Servants" teaches students grades K-2 the importance of using their talents and gifts responsibly, emphasizing the value of taking initiative. Through…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Oct 26, 2022
What Are Savings?
It’s never too early to start saving money and making fiscally responsible decisions that will last a lifetime. In this episode, middle and high school students will learn why they should save, the…
Worksheets
"Cash Course: Incentives: The Usual Suspects" Worksheet
This companion worksheet for grades six and up challenges students to spot incentives, identify when they turn perverse, and connect real-life backfires to the economic concepts from the lesson.
Worksheets
"Cash Course: In Sync with Circular Flow" Worksheet
From fans to finances, this worksheet keeps the rhythm going! Students will review key terms and apply what they’ve learned from the boy band-inspired video to show how the parts of the economy stay…
Lesson Plans
"Cash Course: Incentives: The Usual Suspects" Lesson Plan
Discover how good intentions can go hilariously (and disastrously) wrong in this engaging economics lesson for grades six and up. Students explore real and historical examples of incentives…
Lesson Plans
"Cash Course: In Sync with Circular Flow" Lesson Plan
Get in sync with the economy—literally! This fun, high school-ready lesson for grades 6 and up uses a boy-band-themed video and relatable examples to help students understand how money flows between…
Videos · How To · Jun 18, 2021
How To Be Reasonably Green
Being eco-conscious isn’t just for hippie tree huggers; it’s part of being a good citizen! Here are 5 small ways your middle and high school kids can be less wasteful that will make a big impact on…