What is the difference between the types of educational content?

What is the difference between the types of educational content?

o   Lessons

• Outlined for 3 – 5 class periods (less than 225 minutes)
• Various topics include STEM, social studies, and ELA
• Incorporates content standards, vocabulary, videos, and assessments for the classroom

o   Units

• Outlined for 7 or more, 45-minute class periods (more than 315 minutes)
• Use the engineering design process for STEM topics
• Incorporates content standards, vocabulary, videos, and assessments for the classroom

o   Youth Program Guides

• Outlined for single day to one-week programs
• Topics vary and content includes ice breakers and physical activities
• Ideal for summer camps, afterschool programs, museums, libraries, and more

o   Mission Simulation

• Outlined for 8 or more, 45-minute class periods or sessions
• Develop real-world experiences and skills to complete the mission
• Includes interdisciplinary content standards, assessments, and resources.