Kira Learning aims to provide not only a high quality platform and content, but also materials and professional learning opportunities that support teachers for success in helping their students learn.
The teacher resource materials that we provide include:
Curriculum Guide for each course
Lesson Plans for each unit and/or lesson
Lesson Slides for each lesson
Guided Notes for each lesson
Notes for each lesson
You can find these resources embedded directly in the course view. To access them, follow the flow outlined here:
You can also find these resources by clicking on the Quick Link next to the course name on your dashboard.
About Our Resources
Curriculum Guide for Courses
Each course curriculum guide provides:
Overview of the course
Course learning targets
Course structure
Overview of each unit
Learning target
Lessons
Project
Lesson Plans for Lessons
Lesson Plans for each lesson are currently provided for these courses:
Intro to Computational Thinking and Programming (MS)
Intro to CS - Python (HS)
These plans provide for each lesson:
Lesson summary
Lesson targets and (TN) standards covered
Key vocabulary
Lesson overview and suggested timing for each step
Detailed lesson plan with unplugged and online activities, practice, and assessments
Lesson Plans for Units
Lesson Plans for each unit are currently provided for this course:
AI: Methods and Applications (HS)
This plan provides for each unit:
Content overview with learning targets
Lesson structure
Instructional suggestions for each lesson
Key vocabulary and concepts for each lesson
Slides for Lessons
Lesson slides are currently provided for this course:
Intro to Computational Thinking and Programming (MS)
Lesson slide content includes:
Student-facing materials and activities that can structure the lesson. These are generally “unplugged” learning activities that support and complement the online content. (These activities are largely taken from the Teacher Guide documents.)
Teacher notes and resources in the Speaker Notes section of each slide.
Guided Notes for Lessons
Guided notes are currently provided for these courses:
Intro to Computational Thinking and Programming (MS)
Intro to CS - Python (HS) (under construction)
Guided notes are generally intended to be given to students to structure their note-taking while watching videos. The notes focus on key terms and concepts in each lesson.
Notes for Lessons
Notes are currently provided for this course:
Intro to CS - Python (HS)
Notes provide a text summary of the key terms and concepts for the lesson.