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Habits of the Mind: Persistance - Mineola Creative Content
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3 to 8
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Habits of Mind: Persistence is a short educational YouTube video that introduces students to the thinking skill of persistence, one of the 16 Habits of Mind that support effective problem...more
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Habits of Mind: Persistence is a short educational YouTube video that introduces students to the thinking skill of persistence, one of the 16 Habits of Mind that support effective problem solving and learning. The video explains what persistence looks like in real-world and classroom settings, emphasizing the importance of sticking with challenges, managing frustration, and continuing to work toward goals. It provides clear, relatable examples that help students understand how perseverance can lead to success, making it a valuable resource for classroom discussions about the growth mindset and resilient learning. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): social and emotional learning (127), thinking routines (24), thinking skills (57)
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Have students read short challenge scenarios and discuss or role-play how persistence can help solve the problem. Have students identify characters from books or stories who show persistence. They can cite textual evidence and explain how perseverance helped the character succeed. Have a class complete a complex puzzle, STEM task, or writing challenge, and reflect on how persistence helped them overcome obstacles.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Passover - Pursue God Kids
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K to 5
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Pursue God Kids' Passover features a nearly three-minute YouTube video on the holiday. As you continue to scroll down past the video, you will find a quick summary of the ...more
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Pursue God Kids' Passover features a nearly three-minute YouTube video on the holiday. As you continue to scroll down past the video, you will find a quick summary of the lesson, including Key Points, a Memory Verse, and a Talk About It section.
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tag(s): holidays (241)
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Students can answer the Talk About It questions featured on the site. Students can record themselves using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here after they have memorized the Memory Verse. Have students share their own Passover stories by creating a book using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Relationships & Communication - Common Sense Education
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K to 12
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The Common Sense Education Relationships and Communication topic page offers teacher-tested lessons, videos, and activities that help students build healthy interpersonal skills and...more
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The Common Sense Education Relationships and Communication topic page offers teacher-tested lessons, videos, and activities that help students build healthy interpersonal skills and communicate responsibly in digital spaces. The resources focus on topics such as respectful online interactions, empathy, collaboration, and managing conflicts in both face-to-face and online environments. Organized by grade level, these materials can be used in technology, ELA, social studies, health, or advisory lessons to help students develop positive communication habits and stronger, more respectful relationships in and out of the digital world.
tag(s): collaboration (87), communication (115), conflict resolution (11), digital citizenship (94), empathy (42), internet safety (114)
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Have students discuss short scenarios about digital communication (texting, group chats, social media comments) and decide what respectful responses look like. Watch a Common Sense video about online communication, then have students discuss how tone and word choice affect relationships. Have students rewrite unkind or unclear messages to make them more respectful, supportive, and appropriate for digital spaces.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Children's Bible Lesson: The Passover - Ministry To Children
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K to 6
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Ministry To Children: Children's Bible Lesson - The Passover is a downloadable, printable lesson with an email delivery option. It is the fourth lesson in a five-part series created...more
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Ministry To Children: Children's Bible Lesson - The Passover is a downloadable, printable lesson with an email delivery option. It is the fourth lesson in a five-part series created for children ages five to twelve. Centered on the theme "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," the lesson uses a Bible story to introduce the meaning of Passover in an age-appropriate way. Designed to last 45-60 minutes, the lesson includes clearly defined learning objectives, a link to a Bible story, explanations, a materials list, an engaging introduction, story drama, hands-on activities, scripture exploration, a short movie connection, a communion connection, and a closing prayer. A Discover Related Topics section is included at the end for further learning and extension.
tag(s): holidays (241)
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Students can record themselves acting out the Story Drama section using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here. Students can use Canva Edu, reviewed here to create props for the Bible story. Have students continue learning about different Bible Stories regarding Passover by using Kiddle, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Your ATA Library: Passover - The Alberta Teachers Association
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K to 8
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Your ATA Library features Passover activities. The site features links to crafts, science experiments, activities, printables, worksheets, and more. If you click on the tab on the left...more
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Your ATA Library features Passover activities. The site features links to crafts, science experiments, activities, printables, worksheets, and more. If you click on the tab on the left side titled "Videos," you can find Passover videos for children of all ages.
tag(s): holidays (241)
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Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Passover to another holiday. Students can create a Passover book using Book Creator, reviewed here. Have students use Kiddle, reviewed here to continue learning more about Passover.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Educational Resources - National Gallery of Art
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K to 12
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The National Gallery of Art's Educational Resources website offers a rich collection of free tools to help teachers integrate art into Pre-K-12 classrooms. The site includes themed...more
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The National Gallery of Art's Educational Resources website offers a rich collection of free tools to help teachers integrate art into Pre-K-12 classrooms. The site includes themed teaching modules, including Uncovering America and Afro-Atlantic Histories, along with hands-on activities like "Art Tales" for young learners and self-portrait writing for older students. Teachers can access video series, professional development courses, downloadable images, and virtual field trip resources to integrate visual literacy and creative thinking into subjects like history, science, and language arts. This resource is ideal for fostering cross-curricular learning through the power of art. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): artists (87), professional development (281), virtual field trips (130)
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Use the Art Tales series to pair children's picture books with works of art from the collection. After reading, guide students in creating artwork inspired by the story to help develop early literacy and visual thinking skills. Have students explore the Uncovering America module and analyze works of art related to U.S. history. Let students investigate how artists use materials and tools through the "Process & Product" lessons. Choose a medium, like watercolor or printmaking, and have students experiment while reflecting on technique and artistic intent.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Play Game-Based Puzzles - MIND Education
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2 to 4
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Unlock Math Mastery with JiJi: A Visual Learning Adventure for 3rd Graders! MIND Education's 3rd Grade Play Games page offers a dynamic collection of interactive math games designed...more
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Unlock Math Mastery with JiJi: A Visual Learning Adventure for 3rd Graders! MIND Education's 3rd Grade Play Games page offers a dynamic collection of interactive math games designed to deepen conceptual understanding through visual learning. These games, part of the ST Math program, engage students in topics such as multiplication, division, and fractions. For instance, "How Many Legs Multiplication" helps students better understand multiplication as equal groups, while "Alien Bridge Fractions" uses visual models to represent unit and non-unit fractions. Each game encourages problem-solving and critical thinking, making math both accessible and enjoyable for third graders.
tag(s): division (96), fractions (158), game based learning (244), multiplication (118), place value (38)
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Begin a math block by letting students choose a JiJi game from the site related to your current topic (e.g., fractions or multiplication). After 10-15 minutes of gameplay, hold a quick share-out where students explain the math strategy they used in the game. After playing a game like Alien Bridge Fractions, have students write or draw in their math journals to reflect on what they learned. Prompts may include: "What was challenging about today's game?" or "How did the visuals help you understand the math?" The math journal may be created online using Book Creator, reviewed here. Link a game to a real-world scenario. For example, after playing "How Many Legs Multiplication?", have students create a zoo brochure using Canva Edu, reviewed here showing how many legs different animals would have in groups, using multiplication to support their math.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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30 5th Grade Math Games to Teach Fractions, Decimals, and More - We Are Teachers
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We Are Teachers' "30 5th Grade Math Games To Teach Fractions, Decimals & More" offers a dynamic collection of hands-on and online activities tailored for fifth-grade learners. These...more
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We Are Teachers' "30 5th Grade Math Games To Teach Fractions, Decimals & More" offers a dynamic collection of hands-on and online activities tailored for fifth-grade learners. These games target key math concepts, including fractions, decimals, place value, volume, and coordinate grids, using playful, practical approaches. From card-based comparisons and dice games to real-world simulations like "Make a Buck," students build fluency while staying engaged. Digital options, such as "High-Stakes Heist," provide interactive reinforcement and variety. This resource is ideal for enriching classroom instruction, math centers, or take-home practice with low-prep, high-impact activities.
tag(s): coordinates (16), decimals (86), fractions (158), game based learning (244), place value (38), volume (32)
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Have students draw playing cards to build two decimal numbers (e.g., 0.47 vs. 0.82) and determine which is greater. Use play money and task cards with decimal amounts to challenge students to make exactly one dollar using different combinations. Assign students to place ships on a coordinate grid and call out coordinates to "hit" their opponent's ship.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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35 3rd Grade Math Games and Activities - We Are Teachers
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We Are Teachers' "35 3rd Grade Math Games and Activities That Multiply the Fun" is a collection of engaging, hands-on, and digital math activities tailored for third-grade students....more
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We Are Teachers' "35 3rd Grade Math Games and Activities That Multiply the Fun" is a collection of engaging, hands-on, and digital math activities tailored for third-grade students. The resource covers essential math concepts, including multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, and place value, through engaging games and exercises. Activities include interactive games like "Count Your Dots," where students use playing cards to create and count dot arrays, and "Multiplication Shop," which simulates a store environment for practicing multiplication. The collection also features online games such as "Math Pac-Man" and "Puzzle Pics," offering interactive platforms for math practice. These activities are designed to make math learning enjoyable and can be easily integrated into classroom instruction or assigned for at-home practice.
tag(s): division (96), fractions (158), game based learning (244), geometric shapes (130), multiplication (118), place value (38)
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Create a classroom store where students use play money to "purchase" items by solving multiplication problems. They must calculate the total and give correct change, reinforcing multiplication and money skills in a real-world context. Write math facts on Jenga blocks (e.g., 6 A-- 7) and have students pull a block, solve the problem, and explain their thinking before placing it on top. Use the linked digital "Puzzle Pics" activity where students solve math problems to uncover a mystery image. Have students draw two cards to form a fraction (e.g., 3/8 vs. 5/6). They compare values and determine which is greater.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Math Games - Matheasily.com
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K to 5
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MathEasily.com is a free educational website designed to make math engaging and accessible for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It offers a wide range of interactive...more
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MathEasily.com is a free educational website designed to make math engaging and accessible for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It offers a wide range of interactive online games and printable worksheets covering key topics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, and number sense. The resources are organized by grade level and subject, allowing teachers to find suitable materials for their students easily. In addition to standard exercises, the site features creative activities like math crosswords, BINGO games, matchstick puzzles, and seasonal-themed games for holidays like Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. Each online game is accompanied by downloadable PDF worksheets, providing opportunities for both digital and offline practice.
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tag(s): addition (118), crosswords (21), decimals (86), fractions (158), game based learning (244), holidays (241), number sense (63), puzzles (150), subtraction (105)
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Set up rotating math stations using online games from MathEasily and have students play, recording their scores and strategies used to compare with their peers. Use seasonal-themed games (like Halloween or Christmas math puzzles) as part of a themed math scavenger hunt. Have students solve clues or complete puzzles to unlock the next task. After playing several online games from MathEasily, have students design their own math game (digital or board-style) targeting a concept they've struggled with.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Inspirational Women in STEM- Amelia Earhart - Science Sparks
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2 to 5
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Introduce your students to the inspiring legacy of Amelia Earhart through a blend of history and hands-on science with Science Sparks' Inspirational Women in STEM - Amelia Earhart resource....more
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Introduce your students to the inspiring legacy of Amelia Earhart through a blend of history and hands-on science with Science Sparks' Inspirational Women in STEM - Amelia Earhart resource. This engaging webpage provides a brief fact file on Earhart's groundbreaking achievements in aviation, complemented by interactive STEM activities for young learners. Students can explore concepts such as gravity by creating paper spinners, delve into aerodynamics by designing and building paper-plane launchers, and understand the difference between mass and weight through simple experiments. These activities not only reinforce scientific principles but also celebrate Earhart's pioneering spirit, making them ideal for elementary classrooms aiming to integrate science, history, and discussions on gender equality in STEM fields.
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tag(s): aircraft (23), gravity (48), mass (21), STEM (330), women (175), womenchangemaker (70)
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Guide students in making paper spinners to explore how shape and size affect flight. Have students test different designs and record which spinner falls the slowest or spins the longest. Tie this into Earhart's role as a pilot and the science behind aircraft movement. Set up a simple experiment where students compare mass and weight using scales and small objects. Connect the concept to Earhart's long-distance flights and the importance of fuel and weight in aircraft design. Using rubber bands, cardboard, and paper, have students design and test their own paper plane launchers. Challenge them to modify their planes for distance or accuracy, and relate the activity to innovation in aviation. After completing the science activities, students can create a comic strip using Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here or an illustrated poster that highlights both Amelia Earhart's accomplishments and one science concept they explored (e.g., gravity or aerodynamics).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jumanally - Genially
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The Genially Jumanlly Template is an interactive, Jumanji-inspired board game designed to captivate students and enhance learning through gamification. Fully customizable, this template...more
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The Genially Jumanlly Template is an interactive, Jumanji-inspired board game designed to captivate students and enhance learning through gamification. Fully customizable, this template allows educators to integrate subject-specific questions, multimedia content, and challenges, making it adaptable for various educational levels and topics. Students embark on a virtual adventure, selecting avatars, rolling digital dice, and navigating a dynamic game board filled with tasks that reinforce key concepts. The engaging format promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and active participation, making it an excellent tool for review sessions, skill reinforcement, and the introduction of new material in a fun and interactive manner.
tag(s): collaboration (87), critical thinking (146), game based learning (244), gamification (90)
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Customize the Jumanlly template to align with your current unit (e.g., grammar, fractions, ecosystems). As students move through the game board, they answer questions or solve puzzles that are directly tied to the content. Divide the class into small teams, each choosing an avatar to navigate the board. Students work together to make decisions and complete tasks, encouraging communication, teamwork, and cooperative learning. Invite students to design their own version of the Jumanlly game based on a unit they've studied. They write the rules, create questions, and incorporate subject-relevant multimedia.Edge Features:
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Board Game - Genially
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5 to 12
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The Genially Board Game Template provides educators with a fun, interactive way to gamify lessons across any subject. This fully customizable digital template enables teachers to create...more
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The Genially Board Game Template provides educators with a fun, interactive way to gamify lessons across any subject. This fully customizable digital template enables teachers to create engaging board game-style activities with embedded questions, multimedia content, and animations. Ideal for reviewing content, practicing skills, or encouraging collaboration, the template supports creativity while keeping students motivated. Use this template to create games for whole-class play, small-group competitions, or independent learning. Compatible with Google Classroom and various formats, this resource is ideal for students in upper elementary through high school.
tag(s): digital literacy (24), game based learning (244), Teacher Utilities (175)
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Convert your current unit into a board game, where each space features a content question or mini-challenge. Use it before a test to make review fun and collaborative. Create a board game where each move includes defining a term, using it in a sentence, or drawing it. Great for ELA, science, or social studies vocabulary practice. Have students design their own board games using the template to demonstrate understanding of a unit or topic. They write questions and present them to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Human Body - National Institutes of Health
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K to 12
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers a comprehensive suite of free, standards-aligned STEM teaching resources designed to captivate students from elementary through high school....more
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers a comprehensive suite of free, standards-aligned STEM teaching resources designed to captivate students from elementary through high school. This collection encompasses a variety of multimedia materials, including videos, interactive lessons, and activities that explore anatomy, body systems, growth and development, and health education. Whether you're introducing young learners to basic body parts or guiding older students through complex physiological processes, these resources provide engaging content to support your curriculum. The collection also features materials that highlight the body's self-regulation mechanisms and the stages of human development, offering a holistic view of human biology. Many of the resources are also available in Spanish, making the content more accessible for multilingual classrooms.
tag(s): body systems (41), human body (91), STEM (330)
In the Classroom
After reading about or watching a segment on health science careers from the NIH site, have students create mini-posters using DesignCap Poster Creator reviewed herehighlighting a biomedical profession, what it involves, and how it helps people. Begin with a simple body outline, then ask students to guess and draw which organs or systems are inside. Follow up with NIH videos or diagrams to compare and discuss their accuracy. Students can create an illustrated mini-book that explains how various systems (e.g., circulatory, skeletal, nervous) work together to perform everyday actions like eating, running, or thinking.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Human Body and Life Cycle - PBS LearningMedia
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Looking to bring the wonders of the human body into your classroom? PBS LearningMedia's The Human Body collection offers a comprehensive suite of free, standards-aligned resources designed...more
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Looking to bring the wonders of the human body into your classroom? PBS LearningMedia's The Human Body collection offers a comprehensive suite of free, standards-aligned resources designed to captivate students from elementary through high school. This collection encompasses a variety of multimedia materials, including videos, interactive lessons, and activities that explore anatomy, body systems, growth and development, and health education. Whether you're introducing young learners to basic body parts or guiding older students through complex physiological processes, these resources provide engaging content to support your curriculum. The collection also features materials that highlight the body's self-regulation mechanisms and the stages of human development, offering a holistic view of human biology. Many of the resources are also available in Spanish, making the content more accessible for multilingual classrooms.
tag(s): body systems (41), human body (91)
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Provide students with cards showing different organs and another set with body systems (e.g., digestive, circulatory). Have them match each organ to the correct system and explain its function. Set up learning stations with short clips, diagrams, and mini-experiments or models focused on specific systems (e.g., pulse checking for the circulatory system, balloon lungs for the respiratory system). After watching a video from the collection (like one on the circulatory system), students reflect in science journals or record videos on Padlet reviewed here explaining what they learned and posing a follow-up question.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Phases of the Moon - Learn Bright
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If you're looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce your students to the phases of the Moon, the YouTube video Phases of the Moon | Learn all about ...more
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If you're looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce your students to the phases of the Moon, the YouTube video Phases of the Moon | Learn all about the Moon for kids! offers a clear and entertaining explanation of the lunar cycle tailored for elementary learners. Through vibrant animations and straightforward narration, it guides students step-by-step from the new Moon to the full Moon and back again -- making complex concepts accessible and memorable. This resource pairs perfectly with hands-on follow-ups, such as moon journals or Oreo cookie models. Please note that there's a minor spelling error at the 7:30 mark ("Waxing Gibbious" instead of "Waxing Gibbous"). Additionally, if your district blocks YouTube, students may not be able to view it.
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Assign each student a moon phase and have them act it out using body movements or props (e.g., holding paper moons) to demonstrate the phase. As the teacher calls out each phase, students position themselves accordingly to model the cycle. Provide students with Oreo cookies to carve frosting into the eight major phases of the moon. Label each phase and arrange them in order on a paper plate. Use a digital tool like NASA's Moon Phase Simulator reviewed here or a lamp and foam ball model in class to help students visualize why we see different phases based on the Moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Phases of the Moon - National Geographic Kids
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Ever wondered why the Moon seems to change shape each night? National Geographic Kids' "Phases of the Moon" article provides a clear and engaging explanation tailored for young learners....more
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Ever wondered why the Moon seems to change shape each night? National Geographic Kids' "Phases of the Moon" article provides a clear and engaging explanation tailored for young learners. It elucidates how the Moon doesn't emit its light but reflects sunlight, and how its orbit around Earth causes the varying phases we observe. The article introduces terms like "waxing" and "waning" and explains the concept of a lunar month, which spans approximately 29.5 days. Additionally, it offers a free downloadable primary resource, making it an excellent tool for teachers aiming to bring astronomy concepts to life in the classroom. This resource not only aligns with science curricula but also encourages observational activities, such as tracking the phases of the Moon over a month.
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In the Classroom
Give students Oreo cookies and have them twist and carve out the frosting to represent the eight main phases of the moon. Label and arrange them in order on a paper plate or worksheet. Have students observe the Moon each night for two weeks and record its shape. They can draw what they see and try to identify the phase using the article as a reference. Have students observe the Moon each night for two weeks and record its shape. They can draw what they see and try to identify the phase using the article as a reference. They can create a digital sketch book using Google Slides reviewed here or Book Creator reviewed here. Students create a rotating moon phase wheel using a printed template and a brad fastener. As they spin it, they can see how the Moon changes throughout the month.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How the Universe is Way Bigger Than You Think - RealLifeLore
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This video explores the vastness of the universe. It highlights that the actual size of the universe is unknown and could be infinite due to the cosmic expansion. The video ...more
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This video explores the vastness of the universe. It highlights that the actual size of the universe is unknown and could be infinite due to the cosmic expansion. The video uses visual comparisons to make the scale more relatable.
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tag(s): solar system (122)
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Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast different videos that share information about the size of the universe. Have your students use Kiddle, reviewed here to continue to research the universe or the various places highlighted in the video. Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to take notes as they are watching the video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How Big is The Universe? - Science Time
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5 to 9
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Have you ever wondered how big the universe is? Science Time's video answers that question. The video travels past the Moon, Sun, Mars, and Neptune. The video also highlights the ...more
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Have you ever wondered how big the universe is? Science Time's video answers that question. The video travels past the Moon, Sun, Mars, and Neptune. The video also highlights the Voyager 1 probe, the Local Group, the Virgo Supercluster, the Laniakea Supercluster, and the Great Attractor.
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tag(s): moon (83), solar system (122), stars (78), sun (84)
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Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to take notes as they are watching the video. Students can create a word cloud of their feelings after watching the video using WordClouds, reviewed here. Students can use Lino, reviewed here to share a fact that they learned from the video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Size of Space - Neal Agarwal
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K to 5
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The Size of Space offers a view of the planets, moons, and other objects located in space. As you click the left arrow, you visit space by reading the name ...more
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The Size of Space offers a view of the planets, moons, and other objects located in space. As you click the left arrow, you visit space by reading the name of the object and seeing it in space.
tag(s): moon (83), planets (124), solar system (122), space (235)
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Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to research the planets, moons, or other objects that were mentioned on the site. Students can use Lino, reviewed here to post what they are interested in learning more about. Students can use WordClouds, reviewed here to create a word cloud of their feelings after visiting the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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