"School is Cool" Assembly Outline |
Story: Yo the yo-yo decides to get a job. Each job deals with a school subject. Yo-yo tricks are demonstrated as the story progresses.
- Computers – technology
- Rides a motorcycle to Wall Street – geography
- Wall Street – math (interaction with students in addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc…)
- Firefighter - strong>physical education
- Pilot – science (aerodynamics and navigation)
The story ends with Yo talking to his teacher about the importance of education and staying in school.
Why School is Cool: Does many yo-yo tricks and talks about why school is cool. - School is Cool - because we learn
- Discusses the science of the brain and how the brain works.
- Uses a magic trick naming different school subjects and how the brain turns those subjects into intelligence.
- School is Cool - because we listen.
- Talks about the importance of listening to the great people in your life: parents, teachers and grandparents.
- Has an excellent anti-drug message in this section.
- School is Cool - because we laugh.
- Students come up front while doing some very fun yo-yo tricks.
- Emphasizes that school is a very fun place.
- Performs a magic trick.
- Teaches some basics about the yo-yo.
- Mentions yo-yos will be available at school if students would like to buy one.
- School is cool - because we make lasting friendships.
- Talks about the importance of treating people with fairness and kindness (character emphasis).
Closing: Thanks the students for coming and emphasizes we are there to support their teachers and staff. They are great people who will help students learn and excel.
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