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Reading Trek: They Called Us Enemy - TeachersFirst
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7 to 12
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon George Takei's graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here,...more
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon George Takei's graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with the accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and more. This powerful memoir shares Takei's childhood experience during World War II as his family is forcibly removed from their home and placed in Japanese American internment camps, highlighting both the injustices they faced and their resilience. The story blends personal narrative with historical context, making it ideal for grades 7-12. Activities in the Teachers' Guide connect to the Common Core ELA Standards, Social Studies standards, and Social Justice Standards, encouraging students to analyze historical events, explore themes of identity and justice, and reflect on the impact of prejudice and civil rights in American history
tag(s): 1940s (70), immigrants (50), japan (62), world war 2 (169)
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Have students design an infographic using Infographic Presentation Templates, reviewed here that raises awareness about Japanese American incarceration. They can include quotes, historical facts, and a message about justice and the importance of remembering history. Have students script and record a podcast episode with Podomatic, reviewed here as if interviewing George Takei or another person from the camps. Encourage connections to modern-day issues of civil rights and identity. Using comic templates from the Free Comic Maker by Adobe, reviewed here, students can recreate or extend scenes from camp life.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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You're the Scientist! Citizen Science, Frogs & Cicadas - Nature Lab Educator Resources
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3 to 8
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"You're the Scientist! Citizen Science, Frogs & Cicadas" is a PDF lesson designed for grades 3 through 8 that explores the essential question, What is the impact of citizens contributing...more
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"You're the Scientist! Citizen Science, Frogs & Cicadas" is a PDF lesson designed for grades 3 through 8 that explores the essential question, What is the impact of citizens contributing to scientific inquiries and studies? through an engaging virtual field trip experience. The virtual field trip will introduce students to tracking cicada and amphibians in conservation in Washington, D.C. In addition, students will learn the history of citizen science and have the opportunity to participate in a citizen science project in their own community. Included in the lesson plan are: Supporting Questions, Description, Materials, Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Standards, Vocabulary, Discussion Questions with answers, Research, Report, Engage, Optional Extension, and Resources.
tag(s): citizen science (43), climate change (116), virtual field trips (137)
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Students can also use Google My Maps, reviewed here to virtually visit Washington, D.C. Students can use Visme AI Presentation Creator, reviewed here to showcase their work. Students can use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here to share their step-by-step process in completing their Citizen Science project.
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Data Nuggets - Michigan State University
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K to 12
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Data Nuggets is a collection of free classroom activities designed to bring real scientific data into K-12 lessons. Co-created by scientists and educators, each activity includes a...more
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Data Nuggets is a collection of free classroom activities designed to bring real scientific data into K-12 lessons. Co-created by scientists and educators, each activity includes a short story about a researcher and their scientific question, followed by actual datasets for students to graph, analyze, and use to support evidence-based claims. The activities are offered at four reading levels and come in three graphing formats, ranging from fully labeled to blank graphs, allowing for easy differentiation. Each Nugget includes a Teacher Guide with sample student responses, discussion questions, assessment tips, and extension ideas. Aligned with NGSS and Common Core standards, Data Nuggets support the development of quantitative literacy, critical thinking, and student confidence in working with real-world data from elementary through high school.
tag(s): charts and graphs (194), critical thinking (171), data (212), digital literacy (31), infographics (69)
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Begin by reading the short narrative included in each Data Nugget, which introduces a real-life scientist and their research question. Students can discuss what the scientist is studying and make predictions about the data they'll explore, sparking curiosity and a connection to real-world science. Using the three versions of the same Nugget, students start with a fully labeled graph (Version A), then progress to a partially labeled graph (Version B), and finally create their own graphs from raw data (Version C). Challenge students to investigate a local scientific question (e.g., schoolyard plant diversity or weather patterns), collect data, and create their own version of a Data Nugget, complete with a question, dataset, and graphing challenge to share with peers. Have students use Sway reviewed here to share their information and Data Nuggets.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Treks: Inside Out & Back Again - TeachersFirst
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4 to 7
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Experience history, migration, and resilience through this Reading Trek inspired by Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai. This virtual field trip uses an integrated map created...more
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Experience history, migration, and resilience through this Reading Trek inspired by Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai. This virtual field trip uses an integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with an accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and discussion prompts to support deeper understanding. Told in free verse, the novel follows Ha, a young girl forced to flee Vietnam during the fall of Saigon, as she resettles in the United States and navigates loss, culture shock, and the challenge of finding her voice in a new world. Blending geography, history, and powerful literary craft, the story highlights themes of identity, perseverance, empathy, and belonging. Teachers' Guide activities connect to the Common Core ELA Standards and Social Studies practices, encouraging students to analyze figurative language and point of view, trace global movements, and build compassion through close reading and reflective discussion.
tag(s): empathy (44), identity (36), migration (45), vietnam (40)
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Bring Ha's moving refugee journey to life with reflective, creative activities that deepen understanding of place, identity, and resilience in Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai. Begin by introducing the story with the Reading Trek map displayed on an interactive whiteboard, guiding students through its layers to preview key locations and discuss how movement shapes Ha's experiences. Next, have students create a visual storyboard of Ha's journey using Google Slides, reviewed here, with each slide representing a mapped location and including images, meaningful quotes, and student-written captions that show how Ha's identity evolves over time. Extend learning by inviting students to record short first-person refugee vlogs from Ha's perspective using Padlet, reviewed here capturing her emotions, challenges, and discoveries at major stops such as Saigon, the South China Sea, and Alabama, helping students build empathy while connecting geography, history, and voice.
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Reading Treks: Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip - TeachersFirst
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Explore travel, flexibility, and positive thinking through this Reading Trek inspired by Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip by James Dean and Kimberly Dean. Use the integrated map...more
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Explore travel, flexibility, and positive thinking through this Reading Trek inspired by Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip by James Dean and Kimberly Dean. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with the accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and discussion ideas to support early learners. This fun, relatable story follows Pete the Cat and his family as they set off on a road trip filled with unexpected detours, new places, and memorable moments, all while Pete keeps his cool and stays positive. Blending early literacy skills with geography, social-emotional learning, and real-world connections, the Teachers' Guide activities connect to Common Core ELA Standards and Social Studies practices, encouraging students to build map awareness, practice sequencing and retelling, explore emotions and flexibility, and connect stories to their own travel experiences.
tag(s): emotions (62), flexibility (8), sequencing (18), social and emotional learning (162)
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Turn a familiar family road trip into an engaging learning journey with creative activities that highlight flexibility, sequencing, and positive thinking in Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip. Begin by having students help Pete plan his journey by creating a simple class road-trip map using Google My Maps, reviewed here, adding picture icons for stops along the way, and discussing what families might see or do at each location. Next, invite students to create a short "Pete's Road Trip Journal" using Book Creator, reviewed here, where each page shows a stop from the trip, a short sentence, and an illustration that captures Pete's feelings when plans change. Extend learning by having students make a quick road-trip reflection video or drawing post on Padlet, reviewed here, sharing how Pete stays calm and positive during challenges, and connecting those moments to times when they had to be flexible on trips or in everyday life.
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Reading Treks: Enrique's Journey-The True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite with His Mothe - TeachersFirst
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Follow a powerful real-world journey with this Reading Trek inspired by Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario. This virtual field trip uses an integrated map created with Google...more
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Follow a powerful real-world journey with this Reading Trek inspired by Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario. This virtual field trip uses an integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with an accompanying Teachers' Guide that features lesson activities, map extensions, and discussion prompts to deepen understanding. The narrative chronicles Enrique's perilous trek from Honduras to the United States as he searches for his mother, offering students a deeply human perspective on immigration, family separation, resilience, and hope. Blending geography, social studies, and literacy, the story helps students trace migration routes while examining cause-and-effect relationships, point of view, and real-world challenges faced by children and families. Best suited for grades 4-7, the Teachers' Guide activities align with Common Core ELA Standards and Social Studies practices, encouraging critical thinking, empathy, close reading, and meaningful discussions about global issues and personal courage.
tag(s): diversity (52), immigrants (50), immigration (81), maps (222), point of view (8)
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Step into a real-life journey of courage, sacrifice, and hope through activities that help students connect deeply with Sonia Nazario's Enrique's Journey. Begin by introducing the story to the whole class, with the Reading Trek map displayed on an interactive whiteboard, and guide students through its layers to preview the countries, routes, and challenges Enrique will face along the way. Next, have students use Google My Maps, reviewed here to plot Enrique's journey from Honduras through Mexico to the United States, adding a short description, an image, and a meaningful quote from the text at each stop to help visualize the danger, emotion, and resilience required at every stage. Extend learning by inviting students to create a short scene from Enrique's journey using Witty Comics, reviewed here, such as riding atop La Bestia or crossing the border, encouraging them to capture dialogue, determination, and risk in a visual format that deepens comprehension and builds empathy for Enrique's lived experience.
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Data and Graphing Worksheets - Education.com
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K to 8
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Education.com's Data & Graphing section offers over 700 free printable and digital resources to help students collect, organize, and interpret data using a wide variety of graph types,...more
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Education.com's Data & Graphing section offers over 700 free printable and digital resources to help students collect, organize, and interpret data using a wide variety of graph types, including picture graphs, bar graphs, line plots, histograms, box plots, scatter plots, and coordinate plane activities. Aligned with Common Core standards and crafted by experienced educators, these worksheets support progressive skill development: younger students begin with simple data collection and picture or tally graphs, while upper elementary and middle school learners advance to interpreting statistics, working on the coordinate plane, and analyzing bivariate data. The user-friendly platform features filters by grade level or topic, and includes interactive worksheets, games, lesson plans, and guided activities to engage learners at every level. Registration is required to download worksheets and resources from Education.com.
tag(s): charts and graphs (194), data (212), statistics (128)
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Have students track simple daily routines (e.g., minutes spent reading, playing, eating) and use a picture or bar graph worksheet to represent their data. Have students create a short survey (favorite color, food, or pet), collect responses from classmates, and use tally charts or line plot worksheets to organize and display the data. Give students a completed graph (e.g., a histogram or scatter plot from a worksheet) and ask them to write a story or set of conclusions based on the data. Using coordinate plane worksheets, students can map out hidden objects or landmarks on a grid based on clues.
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Free Lesson Library - Math for Love
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K to 8
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Math for Love's Free Lesson Library offers lessons for grades kindergarten through 8. Lessons can be filtered by Common Core Classification, Lesson Type, and Lesson Topic. Examples...more
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Math for Love's Free Lesson Library offers lessons for grades kindergarten through 8. Lessons can be filtered by Common Core Classification, Lesson Type, and Lesson Topic. Examples of lessons are 1-2 Nim, Counting Collections, Fill the Stairs, Cuisenaire Rods for K/1/2, and more. The site also features Games, Openers, and Rich Tasks.
tag(s): addition (137), counting (66), number sense (73), numbers (120), patterns (80), subtraction (118)
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Students can complete the lessons that are on the website. Give students colored cubes or beads and ask them to build repeating patterns (AB, ABC, AABB). Students can create a book in Book Creator, reviewed here as a review for different math concepts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grade 5 Games - Math Playground
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K to 6
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Math Playground's Grade 5 Games section offers a wide variety of free, web-based math games specially selected to support fifth-grade mathematics. These games include interactive practice...more
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Math Playground's Grade 5 Games section offers a wide variety of free, web-based math games specially selected to support fifth-grade mathematics. These games include interactive practice with multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, logic puzzles, and pre-algebra challenges, helping students build fluency and reasoning skills in an engaging format. The Grade 5 collection highlights developmentally appropriate topics such as fractions and logic while supporting the Common Core and various state standards. The platform requires no sign-in and works across desktop, Chromebook, and tablet devices, making it ideal for centers, blended learning, and independent practice.
tag(s): addition (137), data (212), decimals (94), division (109), fluency (32), fractions (179), game based learning (298), logic (163), multiplication (133), probability (129), puzzles (161), subtraction (118)
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Pair students to play the same game competitively or cooperatively. Afterward, they discuss different strategies they used and explain their thinking to reinforce conceptual understanding. Have students choose a favorite game and create a short video using Clipchamp, reviewed here explaining how to play, what math skills it practices, and tips for success. After playing a concept-based game (like one involving fractions or decimals), provide a related worksheet or problem set for students to apply the same skills in a different context, reinforcing learning through varied formats.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Treks: Carry On, Mr. Bowditch - TeachersFirst
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7 to 9
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Step aboard a literary voyage through history with this Reading Trek inspired by Jean Lee Latham's novel, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, designed as a virtual field trip that uses an...more
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Step aboard a literary voyage through history with this Reading Trek inspired by Jean Lee Latham's novel, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, designed as a virtual field trip that uses an integrated Google My Maps experience along with an accompanying Teachers' Guide featuring lesson activities, map extensions, and discussion prompts. The story traces the life of Nathaniel Bowditch, a determined, self-educated mathematician and navigator whose passion for learning helps him overcome hardship and make lasting contributions to navigation and science. Set in late 18th- and early 19th-century New England and aboard merchant ships traveling the globe, the novel weaves together history, geography, and mathematics while highlighting themes of perseverance, curiosity, and intellectual growth. Best suited for grades 7-9, this Reading Trek aligns with the Common Core ELA Standards, mathematical practices, and social studies skills, using close reading, map exploration, and interdisciplinary activities to build content knowledge while strengthening critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world connections across subject areas.
tag(s): map skills (68)
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Bring Nathaniel Bowditch's seafaring journey to life with hands-on activities that engage students in reflection, research, and problem-solving while exploring Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. Begin by having students respond to the prompt "What's something you wish you knew before starting something new?" using a classwide survey created with Slido, reviewed here, then discuss how their responses connect to Nat's early challenges learning mathematics and navigation at sea. Extend learning by assigning groups to research common 18th-century sailor hardships, such as scurvy, isolation, or storm-related injuries, and create an informative visual using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here that explains causes, effects, and solutions while highlighting how Bowditch responded through persistence and self-education. As students read, have them collaborate on a digital vocabulary and concepts board using Stormboard, reviewed here, where they define maritime terms, illustrate navigation ideas, and link each concept to locations on the Reading Trek map, reinforcing how mathematics, learning, and determination shaped Bowditch's success and impacted the lives of those who sailed with him.
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Community Property of Addition - Rodney & Roo Educational Videos for Children
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K to 2
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This lively video features Rodney and Roo, who guide young learners through the commutative property of addition, the idea that swapping addends like 4+5 and 5+4 yields the same result....more
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This lively video features Rodney and Roo, who guide young learners through the commutative property of addition, the idea that swapping addends like 4+5 and 5+4 yields the same result. Through colorful visuals, engaging characters, and relatable examples, it reinforces that order doesn't change the sum, aligning well with Common Core first-grade standards. Overall, it offers a fun and effective way for students to grasp an essential foundational math concept. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): addition (137), counting (66), number sense (73)
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Have students pair up and act out their own "Rodney and Roo" scenes using addition sentences. Each student takes turns showing how the addends can switch places but still total the same sum. Make these into videos using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here. As a class, build a large chart of all commutative addition facts up to 10. Let students fill in missing pairs and discuss patterns they notice in the chart. Have students write and illustrate simple story problems that show commutative addition in real-life contexts (e.g., "I picked 4 apples and then 3 apples. Then I picked 3 apples and then 4 apples. How many apples did I pick each time?"). Turn these story problems into a class presentation with Google Slides reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Practice Course 6th Grade Math - Khan Academy
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5 to 7
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Khan Academy's 6th-grade Math curriculum offers a free and comprehensive collection of video lessons, practice exercises, and interactive activities aligned with the Common Core and...more
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Khan Academy's 6th-grade Math curriculum offers a free and comprehensive collection of video lessons, practice exercises, and interactive activities aligned with the Common Core and other standards. Covering key topics such as ratios, division of fractions, negative numbers, expressions and equations, geometry (including area, surface area, and volume), and data analysis, it delivers clear, step-by-step instruction paired with instant feedback. Teachers can assign specific lessons, monitor student progress in real time, and customize learning paths, making it an ideal resource for differentiated instruction, flipped classrooms, and remedial support.
tag(s): area (54), data (212), differentiation (87), equations (132), exponents (40), flipped learning (9), fractions (179), geometric shapes (151), personalized learning (13), ratios (52), volume (35)
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After studying ratios, send students on a classroom or home scavenger hunt to find and record real-life ratio examples (e.g., ingredients, measurements, objects). They can then create word problems based on their findings. Have students apply their knowledge of fraction division by scaling recipes up or down to practice their skills. They can write out the steps, show their work with visual models, and present how they adjusted quantities to serve different groups. Using Khan's lessons on surface area, have students create 3D models from nets using paper or cardstock. They can calculate and compare surface area and volume, and explain how changing dimensions affect each measurement.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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8th Grade Math - Khan Academy
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Khan Academy's 8th Grade Math curriculum offers a free, comprehensive set of video lessons, practice exercises, and interactive tools aligned with Common Core (and other regional standards)...more
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Khan Academy's 8th Grade Math curriculum offers a free, comprehensive set of video lessons, practice exercises, and interactive tools aligned with Common Core (and other regional standards) to support student mastery in key topics like numbers and operations, linear equations and functions, systems of equations, geometry, transformations, and data with lines of best fit. Each unit provides clear explanations, step-by-step examples, and immediate feedback to help students build confidence and mathematical understanding. Teachers can assign specific content, track individual progress, and integrate the materials seamlessly into lessons, making it ideal for personalized learning, flipped classrooms, or remediation support.
tag(s): data (212), differentiation (87), equations (132), flipped learning (9), functions (59), personalized learning (13), transformations (12)
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Assign Khan Academy videos on a topic such as linear equations for homework or station work. In class, students rotate through problem-solving stations where they apply the concept in real-world scenarios, collaborative puzzles, or teacher-led mini-lessons. After completing units on data and linear models, have students collect real-life data (like temperatures, test scores, or survey responses) and graph them using Class Tools, reviewed here. Use Khan Academy's resources on lines of best fit to help them interpret their results. Have students track their mastery progress in Khan Academy using screenshots and written reflections. Encourage them to set personal goals, reflect on mistakes, and share successes in a digital math portfolio or end-of-unit math journal using a digital tool such as Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pattern Block Lessons - The Math Learning Center
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3 to 5
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Picture elementary students exploring geometry and fractions by building with colorful pattern blocks, just the kind of hands-on discovery this resource brings to life. This educator...more
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Picture elementary students exploring geometry and fractions by building with colorful pattern blocks, just the kind of hands-on discovery this resource brings to life. This educator guide is a richly illustrated sampler of pattern block lessons, drawn from the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum and aligned with Common Core standards for grades 3-5. It covers activities such as modeling fractions with hexagons and triangles, creating symmetrical snowflakes, exploring lines and orders of symmetry, and investigating angle measures using pattern-block shapes. Each lesson includes clear overviews, required materials (pattern blocks being the main manipulative), and links to specific Common Core standards. The resource supports various formats, including whole-class investigations, center-based game play, and independent work, with built-in ideas for differentiation and extension.
tag(s): angles (51), fractions (179), patterns (80), symmetry (32)
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Give students a full hexagon and a variety of smaller pattern block shapes (triangles, rhombuses, trapezoids). Challenge them to find multiple ways to fill the hexagon and describe each combination as a fraction of the whole. Ask students to design snowflakes using pattern blocks that include at least one line of symmetry. Let students design imaginative creatures using pattern blocks. After building, they write about the creature using math vocabulary, such as naming shapes used, calculating the total area covered, or identifying symmetry and angles. Compile the creatures into a class presentation using Google Slides reviewed here or Genially reviewed here.
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Environmental Education Collection - Retro Report
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6 to 12
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Retro Report: Environmental Education Collection features YouTube videos for students to explore the effects of environmental policies and to understand the profound impact humans have...more
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Retro Report: Environmental Education Collection features YouTube videos for students to explore the effects of environmental policies and to understand the profound impact humans have on the planet. Some YouTube videos include: Healing the Ozone: First Steps Toward Success, Unprepared: Lessons From Two Massive Oil Spills, Future of Water, Blazes That Damaged Yellowstone Changed Wildfire Strategy, and more. To view the accompanying lesson plan, you must create a free account. Lessons align to the Common Core Literacy Standards, Social Studies Frameworks, and the Next Generation Science Standards.
tag(s): climate (98), climate change (116), oil spill (14)
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Students can use Figma, reviewed here while learning about the two oil spills from the lesson "Unprepared: Lessons from the Two Massive Oil Spills." Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit Yellowstone virtually. Have students use Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here to create an infographic about the effect on the environment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS: Amelia Earhart | Aviator, Record-breaker, and Activist - PBS LearningMedia
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PBS: Amelia Earhart | Aviator, Record-breaker, and Activist is a free lesson plan for students in grades 3-5 and 6-8. The lesson teaches students about Amelia Earhart's career. Students...more
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PBS: Amelia Earhart | Aviator, Record-breaker, and Activist is a free lesson plan for students in grades 3-5 and 6-8. The lesson teaches students about Amelia Earhart's career. Students will view her pilot's license and read a letter that she wrote to an aspiring aviator. The lesson concludes with students creating a compass rose to honor Earhart's legacy. In the lesson are the Lesson Summary, Time Allotted, Background Vocabulary, Links, Background on Amelia Earhart, Procedure, and the Standards. This lesson aligns with the Common Core Standards and College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education.
tag(s): aviation (50), famous people (40)
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Students can use Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here to create a timeline of Amelia Earhart's life and accomplishments. Students can compare and contrast Earhart to another famous aviator using Google Drawings reviewed here. Students can pretend to be newscasters by using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to share the importance of her accomplishments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament - TeachersFirst
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4 to 7
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon Caroline Carlson's novel, Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament. Use the integrated map created with Google...more
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon Caroline Carlson's novel, Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with the accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and more. This middle-grade adventure follows science-whiz Lexi Magill as she competes in a global teleportation race filled with puzzles, teamwork, and problem-solving challenges. The story blends STEM concepts with geography, friendship, and perseverance, making it ideal for grades 4-7. Activities in the Teachers' Guide connect to the Common Core ELA Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and Social Studies practices, encouraging students to think critically, collaborate creatively, and explore the science behind teleportation and travel.
tag(s): competitions (11), transportation (31)
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Bring Lexi Magill's high-tech adventure to life with hands-on activities that engage students in creativity, problem-solving, and global exploration. Begin by having students design a team badge or flag using Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here to represent Lexi's teleportation crew, symbolizing teamwork, perseverance, and innovation. Encourage students to create a travel vlog from Lexi's point of view using the video feature from Padlet, reviewed here, describing her thoughts and challenges at each tournament destination while integrating sensory details and reflections on friendship. Extend learning by organizing a classroom teleportation tournament where students rotate through STEM-based "teleportation stations" representing different countries from the story, solving puzzles and challenges to build collaboration, critical thinking, and excitement for science and discovery.
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Introduction to Ecology - Core Knowledge
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3 to 5
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The Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) Grade 3 Unit 11 Reader, Introduction to Ecology, is a free, fully decodable resource to introduce young learners to foundational ecological concepts....more
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The Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) Grade 3 Unit 11 Reader, Introduction to Ecology, is a free, fully decodable resource to introduce young learners to foundational ecological concepts. Through nine engaging chapters, students explore food chains, ecosystems, the balance of nature, and human impacts on the environment. The reader also highlights the contributions of environmentalist John Muir, fostering a deeper appreciation for conservation efforts. Aligned with Common Core standards, this resource supports both science and literacy development, making it an excellent tool for interdisciplinary instruction.
tag(s): conservation (107), ecology (117), ecosystems (100), environment (252), food chains (23)
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Students can create a comic strip using Cartoon Comic Maker, reviewed here showing how one human action (ex., pollution, deforestation) affects an ecosystem over time. Have students create a simple terrarium in small groups using soil, plants, and small insects. Assign students roles (sun, plant, herbivore, carnivore, decomposer) and create a living food chain in the classroom using props or signs.
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Reading Trek: Pride - TeachersFirst
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8 to 12
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based on Ibi Zoboi's Pride, a contemporary retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in Bushwick, Brooklyn. This Reading Trek includes a...more
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based on Ibi Zoboi's Pride, a contemporary retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in Bushwick, Brooklyn. This Reading Trek includes a Teacher Guide that uses Google My Maps, reviewed here, to trace key settings from Zuri Benitez's neighborhood to the wealthy world of the Darcy family. Students can use digital tools to compare Bushwick and Manhattan, create "Then and Now" galleries, build playlists that capture mood and identity, and explore how place shapes character and theme. Extension activities include community pride projects, digital art galleries, podcasts about belonging, and poetry inspired by Zuri's voice. Teaching suggestions connect to Common Core English Language Arts Standards, National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, National Core Arts Standards for Visual Arts, and Social Justice Standards focusing on identity and diversity.
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Take advantage of the many lesson ideas in the Teachers' Guide to bring Pride to life and connect students to Zuri Benitez's world of culture, community, and change. Challenge students to compare Bushwick and Manhattan by creating a digital Venn diagram using Canva's Venn Diagram Maker, reviewed here, to explore how setting shapes identity and opportunity. Encourage creativity by having students design a "Then and Now" gallery with Photo Joiner, reviewed here, showcasing how Bushwick has evolved over time and how those changes mirror Zuri's experiences in the novel. Finally, have students create a Pandora playlist, reviewed here, inspired by the book's locations and moods, with each song reflecting a character's emotions or a moment of transformation.
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Reading Treks: Mr. Ferris and His Wheel - TeachersFirst
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K to 5
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon Kathryn Gibbs Davis' book, Mr. Ferris and His Wheel. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, ...more
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon Kathryn Gibbs Davis' book, Mr. Ferris and His Wheel. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here and the accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and more. This picture book chronicles the true story of engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.'s creation of the original Ferris wheel for Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Although the book is targeted for grades K-5, it is also suitable for use with older students when studying inventors. Activities in the Teachers' Guide include correlations to Common Core Standards, National Curriculum for Social Studies, and Social Justice Standards.
tag(s): 1800s (84), inventors and inventions (87)
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Take advantage of the many lesson ideas in the Teacher Guide to bring this story to life and provide activities that correlate with the book's theme of adventure and exploration. Help students understand the timeline of Ferris' invention using MyLens, reviewed here or build a timeline as you read the book using ReadWriteThink's Timeline builder tool, reviewed here. Use the Teacher Guide and the book when students are studying inventors and inventions. Have your students join Little Inventors Club, reviewed here. Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to store their ideas and images of their invention.
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