We are less than a month away from election day and that means we’re all being flooded with political ads. This week we’re encouraging students to think critically about the ads they’re seeing with this fun Spot the Troll game and this lesson on evaluating the truth on social media. 

And check out our Be Voter Ready toolkit to help your colleagues and voting-age students learn about casting their votes in the 2020 election! You’re welcome to share the toolkit at go.NAF.org/vote with anyone else you think would benefit!
Resource of the Week
Live Events: Lenovo + KPMG
COVID-19 has brought a lot of uncertainty to how the future of work and education looks like, but one thing is certain – technology is key to making the future better.

This Tuesday, October 20 at 12 pm ET, Lenovo employees will talk to students about what careers will be imperative in solving the many problems COVID-19 has brought to light.

Join us also for our KPMG Cyber Day Presentation on Wednesday, October 28 at 3 pm ET and Thursday, October 29 at 3 pm ET. This event features an interactive presentation on many different topics related to staying safe online and careers in cybersecurity.
IT & Engineering Curriculum
Here are some lessons and activities to try:

Programming: Hidden in Plain Sight is an activity from Teach Engineering that guides students in using Javascript knowledge to create secret messages in digital images.
  
Web/Digital Design: Use this CTE Online project, Creating Engaging Content for Websites, to challenge your students to turn their websites from flat to fab.  

Big Data: In this simulation Big Data…What are you Saying?, students act as entrepreneurs, learning how to research variables affecting the market of their hypothetical products.

Artificial Intelligence: Using the Netlogo platform, students run simulations of a neural network to explore a model of machine learning while being challenged to understand the logic behind it.

Engineering: Use this interactive activity from Teach Engineering, where students compete in teams to design the most efficient Solar Farm.
UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS
HOW WE'RE TEACHING ONLINE 
Star Accounting teacher, Joy Tavono, in North Kingstown RI, has been using the tool EdPuzzle to engage students and organize video-driven lessons. Learn more about EdPuzzle in this tutorial. Then, read about an important paradigm for supporting what skills you think are most critical.
WHAT WE'RE LEARNING - RACIAL EQUITY IN PRACTICE
Have you talked about anti-racism with your students? This engaging video by Above the Noise at KQED asks students, “what does it mean to be anti-racist?” You can also check out the accompanying lesson plan and viewing guide.
WHEN WORK-BASED LEARNING GOES VIRTUAL 
Coming up! KPMG cyber security services advisory group will provide two opportunities for NAF students to learn about how to stay safe online and careers in cyber security on Oct 28 and Oct 29. Students can also learn more about KPMG employees and their everyday experiences and daily activities with a glimpse into the professional and personal lives of current employees.
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