Gen Z Language
If something is “fire,” it means this.
really good or awesome
This continent has the most countries in the world.
Africa
This superhero uses a shield and wears red, white, and blue.
Captain America
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
This was the main focus of today’s professional learning, emphasizing how educators respond emotionally before supporting students. (This was also the title slide)
SEL best practices for educators, co-regulation and modeling
Saying someone has “rizz” means they have this.
charm or confidence
This gas makes up most of Earth’s atmosphere.
nitrogen
This animated movie features a family with superpowers.
The Incredibles
The Civil Rights Movement mainly took place in this decade.
1960s
One of today’s key goals was for educators to recognize this when students are dysregulated.
Our own stress patterns and regulation strategies
If someone says “bet,” they are saying this.
okay, for sure
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for leading this movement in the United States.
Civil Rights Movement
This rapper is known for the song “God’s Plan.”
Drake
This famous wall in Germany fell in 1989, symbolizing the end of the Cold War in Europe.
The Berlin Wall
This phrase reminds us that relationships must come first before instruction can truly land.
Connection before Content
When someone says “main character energy,” they mean this.
confidence and standing out
This sport uses terms like touchdown, quarterback, and end zone.
football
This streaming platform is home to shows like Wednesday.
Netflix
This famous ship sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912.
The Titanic
This framework emphasizes a both/and approach, balancing social-emotional support with rigorous instruction.
Masbloom
The number 6.5 is between which two other numbers?
6 & 7
This natural disaster is measured using the Richter scale.
earthquake
This video game lets players build, survive, and explore block worlds.
Minecraft
This ancient structure in China can be seen from space and was built for protection.
The Great Wall of China
When adults stay calm during challenging behavior, this can help students regain access to their skills.
restoring student regulation through adult co-regulation