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Student Resources: Educators - In-Person Instruction

In-Person Instruction courses/content are intended for teacher-led delivery in a classroom or virtual setting. These courses require direct instruction and guidance. Some courses may cover complex topics making them unsuitable for independent study.

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Alaska Financial Literacy: Grades 6-12

Financial literacy empowers students with the confidence and independence needed to make informed decisions and plan for the future. Videos, lesson plans, and worksheets are designed to engage students while supporting instructional goals for parents and educators. Equip students with the skills to succeed—financially and beyond.

  • Module 01: Money Management & Banking
  • Module 02: Earning, Employment & Taxes
  • Module 03: Credit, Debt & Borrowing
  • Module 04: Investing & Financial Security
  • Module 05: Consumer Awareness & Digital Transactions
  • Module 06: Economic Concepts & Systems
  • Module 07: The Impact of Policy & Markets
  • Module 08: Entrepreneurship

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AI Ready Skills: Grades 6-8 

This credential program develops and provides students with foundational knowledge in the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. This easy to teach program engages young learners through game-based learning.

Students learn in a series of Minecraft Education worlds and prove their skills by undertaking both formative and summative assessments including a capstone credential exam. AI Ready Skills provides students with skills for in-demand job roles, building the workforce of tomorrow, and creating economic opportunity. Credentials are aligned to CSTA, ISTE, and select global and state standards. Licenses are provided by DEED.

This program includes 4 units:

  • Introduction to AI
  • Exploring Data and AI
  • Coding and AI
  • Practicing Responsible AI & AI Foundations

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Code.org:  Grades K - 12

Code.org provides free, classroom-ready computer science and AI curriculum, lessons, and professional learning that help students build foundational skills for an increasingly digital world. Educators at any experience level can access training and resources to introduce high-demand computing careers, teach students how AI works, and how to use AI responsibly.

Courses include:

  • Fundamentals
  • Computer Science
  • Critical Thinking
  • AI
  • Coding
  • Computer Support
  • Game Design
  • Discover

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Coding in Minecraft:  Grades 6-12

This  is a computer science credential program with supporting curriculum delivered through Minecraft Education and hosted on Azure. The pathway comprises six courses aligned to Cyber.org, CSTA, ISTE, and global and state standards. Courses immerse students in a Minecraft world to develop and prove their coding skills using MakeCode and JavaScript or Python. Credentials are awarded upon completion of each course assessment. Licenses are provided by DEED.

Courses include:

  • Introduction to Coding using MakeCode
  • Intermediate Coding using MakeCode
  • Advanced Coding using JavaScript or Python
  • Capstone Coding JavaScript Advanced & Python Advanced
  • Expert Coding using JavaScript or Python
  • Certification Coding JavaScript or Python Expert

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Cultural Connections to Alaska Science: Grades 4-12

Culturally responsive earth, life, and physical science curriculum developed in partnership with rural Alaska communities. Units include a wide range of support resources including a teacher’s manual, student guides, videos, Canvas courses, and vocabulary resources in both English and Alaska Native languages. The standards-aligned science content is delivered through engaging lessons and hands-on classroom activities. Cultural Connections to Alaska Science (CCAS) is an NSF DRK-12 (#2201324) funded project.

Topics:

  • Animals
  • Aurora or Northern Lights
  • Currents and Tides
  • Erosion
  • Medicinal Uses of Plants
  • Ocean
  • Remote Sensing
  • Salmon
  • Snow, Ice, & Permafrost
  • Technology
  • Tectonics & Sedimentation
  • Understanding the Ocean
  • Volcanoes

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Cyber in Minecraft: Grades 6-12

This cybersecurity credential program with supporting curriculum is delivered through Minecraft Education and hosted on Azure. The pathway comprises three courses aligned to Cyber.org, CSTA, ISTE, and global and state standards. Courses engage and immerse students in a Minecraft world to develop and prove their cybersecurity skills. Licenses are provided by DEED.

Courses include:

  • Digital Citizenship
  • Networking
  • Security
  • Cybersecurity

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Alaska Safe Children’s Act: Grades 7-12

eLearning course includes requirements for Bree’s Law and Erin’s Law and is designed to help prevent childhood sexual abuse and teen dating abuse. This course covers complex topics making it unsuitable for independent study.

  • Module 1: Defining Healthy Relationships (30-45 minutes)
  • Module 2: Building Healthy Relationships  (30-45 minutes)
  • Module 3: Defining Unhealthy Relationships  (30-45 minutes)
  • Module 4: Warning Signs (30-45 minutes)
  • Module 5: Help and Support (30-45 minutes)

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Kids 2 Careers: Grades PreK-12

Educators can access free curriculum, trainings, college & career planning presentations, panels, downloadable resources, and so much more! Kids2Careers provides ready-to-use materials to support college & career training exploration, planning, and navigation.

Courses include:

Early Career Explorers

  • I Can Be . . . series Grades PreK - K
  • Careers Build a  Community Grades 1-3
  • Career Heros Grades 3-4

Kids 2 Careers  Grades 5-8

  • Lesson One – Education Options
  • Lesson Two – Career Exploration
  • Lesson Three – I'm Going to College
  • Lesson Four – Paying for College & Career
  • Lesson Five – Connecting College and Careers
  • Lesson Six – Career Day
  • Postsecondary & Career Prep Panel Discussions Grades 5 -12
  • Postsecondary Panel Presentations Grades 9 - 12

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Navigating Transitions: Promoting Wellness to Prevent Suicide: Grades 5-12

Eight courses, one for each grade, are designed to help students learn how to successfully navigate challenging life transitions. Lessons align with the Alaska State Suicide Prevention plan. See course information guide for detailed information. These courses covers complex topics making them unsuitable for independent study.

  • Grade 5: Anchors Aweigh—Making the transition to middle school
  • Grade 6: Turning The Tide—Entering middle school
  • Grade 7: S.T.A.R.—Saving Teens at Risk
  • Grade 8: Guiding Light — Transitioning into high school
  • Grade 9: All Hands On Deck—Transition into high school
  • Grade 10: S.T.A.R. — Saving Teens at Risk
  • Grade 11: Hope Floats — Loneliness and Isolation
  • Grade 12: Set Sail — Journey beyond high school

Life After High School

Preparing for Life After High School Mini-Courses & Virtual Elements Series

Includes:

  • Understand Hard and Soft Skills
  • Research Job Opportunities
  • Prepare for Life After High School
  • Practice New Hire Paperwork
  • Read Your Paycheck
  • Understand How to Budget
  • Explore and Select Post-Secondary Schools
  • Complete the FAFSA
  • Having Crucial Conversations in the Workplace

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Our Purpose

Our purpose is to make virtual education and professional development resources available to students and teachers in Alaska.