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Remembering Nelson Mandela - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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This PBS LearningMedia resource explores the life, leadership, and legacy of Nelson Mandela through video and supporting materials that help students understand his role in ending apartheid...more
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This PBS LearningMedia resource explores the life, leadership, and legacy of Nelson Mandela through video and supporting materials that help students understand his role in ending apartheid and promoting reconciliation in South Africa. Students learn about Mandela's commitment to justice, equality, and peaceful change while examining the impact of his leadership on South Africa and the world. The resource encourages critical thinking about human rights, citizenship, perseverance, and individuals' power to create positive social change. It is well-suited for social studies, history, civics, and character education lessons in middle and high school classrooms.
tag(s): africa (162), black history (131), charactered (86), Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
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Before starting the lesson, students can generate one word that comes to mind when they hear the name Nelson Mandela and post their one word using Mentimeter, reviewed here. Students can use Cartoon Comic Maker, reviewed here to create a comic timeline about Mandela's life. Students can create a magazine cover highlighting Mandela's impact on the world using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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The Magic School Bus - Scholastic
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K to 5
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The Magic School Bus Official YouTube channel brings the beloved educational series to a new generation of learners through free science-themed videos featuring Ms. Frizzle and her...more
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The Magic School Bus Official YouTube channel brings the beloved educational series to a new generation of learners through free science-themed videos featuring Ms. Frizzle and her class. The channel includes full episodes, clips, compilations, and science adventures that explore topics such as the human body, space, weather, ecosystems, electricity, and engineering. Teachers can use these engaging videos to introduce scientific concepts, spark curiosity, reinforce classroom lessons, and support STEM learning through entertaining, standards-aligned content. The channel also offers some episodes in Spanish, making it a useful resource for bilingual classrooms and Spanish-speaking learners. Since YouTube access may be restricted in some schools, teachers should preview videos and verify district access before planning lessons.
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tag(s): animals (274), conservation (109), earth (197), earth day (62), ecosystems (102), electricity (61), energy (139), human body (98), insects (63), reptiles (12), space (245), weather (177)
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Pause at key moments and ask students to predict what will happen next using scientific evidence and reasoning. After viewing an episode, conduct a related hands-on experiment, such as exploring magnets, weather patterns, plant growth, or simple machines. Have students design their own Magic School Bus adventure by choosing a scientific topic and creating a storyboard or comic with Free Comic Maker by Adobe, reviewed here that shows where the bus travels and what the class discovers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Happy Mother's Day Cards - Peace Lutheran Church and School
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K to 4
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The Happy Mother's Day page from Peace Lutheran Church and School offers a collection of free, printable activities designed to help students celebrate and show appreciation for mothers...more
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The Happy Mother's Day page from Peace Lutheran Church and School offers a collection of free, printable activities designed to help students celebrate and show appreciation for mothers and caregivers. The site includes a variety of ready-to-use resources such as greeting card templates, coloring pages, word scrambles, matching games, questionnaires, and simple crafts that encourage creativity and personal expression. Students can color, decorate, and write messages to create meaningful keepsakes while also engaging in fun literacy-based activities. With easy directions and a mix of hands-on and printable options, this resource is ideal for elementary classrooms and can be used for holiday celebrations, writing practice, or family connection activities.
tag(s): mothers day (29), preK (322)
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Pick an activity from the many from the PDFs for students to complete. Have students create their own coupons using Canva for Education, reviewed here. Create Mother's Day videos using Vmaker, reviewed here.
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Alma's Way - PBS Kids
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K to 3
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The website for the show Alma's Way offers students access to games, videos, and creative activities centered around the adventures of Alma Rivera, a young Puerto Rican girl...more
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The website for the show Alma's Way offers students access to games, videos, and creative activities centered around the adventures of Alma Rivera, a young Puerto Rican girl navigating her Bronx neighborhood with curiosity, kindness, and critical thinking. Created to highlight decision-making, empathy, and diverse perspectives, it offers children opportunities to explore situations in engaging, relatable ways. The site and related resources are available in both English and Spanish, making it a flexible choice for bilingual learning environments.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), diversity (54), game based learning (303), perspective (30), spanish (112)
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Students can explore Alma's neighborhood virtually, then brainstorm what makes their own communities unique. Have students research one cultural element highlighted in the episode (food, music, traditions) and share a short presentation using Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here celebrating diversity and representation. In groups, assign students a script and act out or digitally record a short Alma's Way-inspired scene using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here that demonstrates empathy and understanding of different perspectives.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Language Lessons - Open Culture, LLC
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5 to 12
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Open Culture's free language lessons page provides access to audio courses, video series, textbooks, and other open educational materials in more than forty languages, supporting both...more
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Open Culture's free language lessons page provides access to audio courses, video series, textbooks, and other open educational materials in more than forty languages, supporting both classroom instruction and independent learning. Languages include Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, Irish, Icelandic, and many more. Resources range from commonly studied options to less frequently offered choices, making it helpful for student enrichment, exploration of world cultures, and differentiated learning paths. Some lessons link to university courses, podcasts, or downloadable PDFs, giving teachers flexible options to supplement instruction or offer extension activities. If your district blocks YouTube, some video content may not be viewable at school.
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tag(s): arabic (11), chinese (38), cultures (291), french (72), german (49), greek (45), hebrew (17), italian (32), japanese (53), latin (23), podcasts (159), portuguese (21), russian (25), sign language (16), spanish (112)
In the Classroom
Set up tablets or computers with beginner videos or audio lessons for several different languages. Have students rotate through stations to learn basic greetings and phrases. Have students who explore the same language collaborate to create a short tutorial video using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here teaching classmates how to say everyday phrases like hello, thank you, and goodbye. Assign students to listen to a short audio lesson and record any new words they recognize in Book Creator, reviewed here, then draw or write a sentence using them.
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Open Cultures Free Movies Online - Open Culture, LLC
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6 to 12
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The "Free Movies Online" section of Open Culture offers teachers access to a vast library of more than 4,000 films available legally and for free, spanning beloved classics, independent...more
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The "Free Movies Online" section of Open Culture offers teachers access to a vast library of more than 4,000 films available legally and for free, spanning beloved classics, independent cinema, documentaries, silent movies, Westerns, noir, and more. Popular titles and collections include works by directors such as Alfred Hitchcock (e.g., The 39 Steps and The Lodger) and large curated sets, such as 300+ free films from the National Film Board of Canada. Please note: many of the films are hosted on YouTube, so if your school district blocks YouTube access, those particular links may not be viewable.
tag(s): famous people (40), movies (52)
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Choose a classic film, such as The 39 Steps or Modern Times, and have students analyze its camera angles, lighting, dialogue, and symbolism. Discuss how early filmmakers conveyed emotion and story without advanced technology. Assign documentaries or period films that connect to Social Studies lessons. Students can create short presentations using Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here linking the film's events or issues to real-world history. Host a mini "World Film Week" where students view and discuss short films or animations from different countries in the Open Culture library, identifying how culture and setting influence storytelling.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The 39 Clues: Online Field Trip - National Museum of American History
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4 to 7
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The 39 Clues: Decoding History is an educational field trip video featuring bestselling author David Baldacci, who guides students through the National Museum of American History to...more
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The 39 Clues: Decoding History is an educational field trip video featuring bestselling author David Baldacci, who guides students through the National Museum of American History to explore history through the lens of the The 39 Clues book series. In this webcast-style experience, Baldacci connects real artifacts and historical concepts with the mysteries and themes from the series, helping students see how evidence and inquiry drive understanding of the past. The video encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and engagement with primary sources, making it a great support resource for history and literacy lessons. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): mysteries (27), virtual field trips (138)
In the Classroom
Pair the video with a close reading of an excerpt from The 39 Clues, asking students to identify how historical facts weave into the fictional plot. Show short clips from the video and pause to have students predict how each artifact connects to historical events or clues in a mystery. Challenge students to create their own clue based on a real historical figure or artifact, including a short explanation of its significance, and create a similar video webcast-style experience using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Design Thinking - Tatonka
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2 to 4
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The Design Thinking page from Tatonka Education Services offers free classroom resources to help students develop creative problem-solving and innovation skills. Teachers can access...more
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The Design Thinking page from Tatonka Education Services offers free classroom resources to help students develop creative problem-solving and innovation skills. Teachers can access downloadable materials, including lesson plans, student worksheets, design-thinking rubrics, maker-space class agreements, and peer-critique tools. Ready-to-use project ideas include "The Box Project," "The Littles Design Thinking," and "Problems in Our Community," many of which align with standards such as ELA and Social Studies. These tools guide students through the design thinking stages, empathize, ideate, prototype, and test, while offering practical support for implementation in both traditional classrooms and maker space settings.
tag(s): collaboration (112), design (76), problem solving (273), STEM (364)
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Present students with a plain cardboard box and ask them to brainstorm as many creative uses as possible. Use this quick activity to show that everyday items can spark innovation. Have students work in teams to design a simple tool or toy for younger children (such as kindergarten or first grade). They can make digital sketches on ABCya, reviewed here. Begin with a class discussion about small problems in the school or local community. Record all student ideas on chart paper to encourage curiosity and connect design thinking to real-life issues.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Roadmap for Using Computational Thinking in Schools - Computational Thinking Education Project
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K to 8
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Roadmap for Using Computational Thinking in Schools is a comprehensive PDF guide that helps educators understand and implement computational thinking across grade levels. The...more
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Roadmap for Using Computational Thinking in Schools is a comprehensive PDF guide that helps educators understand and implement computational thinking across grade levels. The roadmap explores why computational thinking is an essential skill for students, clearly defines its key concepts, and provides practical strategies for integrating it into classroom instruction. It also supports teachers in designing their own computational thinking activities and offers guidance on embedding these practices across subjects and throughout the school curriculum for long-term, meaningful implementation.
tag(s): computational thinking (45)
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Students can apply the ideas of computational thinking while playing coding games on Scratch, reviewed here. Students can create word clouds using Word Clouds, reviewed here to define computational thinking. Students can create a comic strip using Cartoon Comic Maker, reviewed here to teach younger students what computational thinking is.
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Healthy Habits - Common Sense Education
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K to 12
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The Common Sense Education Healthy Habits resources help students develop balanced, mindful, and responsible technology use. This topic area includes age-appropriate lesson plans, videos,...more
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The Common Sense Education Healthy Habits resources help students develop balanced, mindful, and responsible technology use. This topic area includes age-appropriate lesson plans, videos, and classroom activities that focus on screen time management, digital well-being, focus, and healthy online behaviors. Organized by grade level, the materials support instruction in technology, ELA, health, and advisory lessons while encouraging students to reflect on how their digital choices affect their learning, relationships, and overall wellness.
tag(s): communication (122), digital citizenship (108), internet safety (121), media literacy (122)
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Use a short Common Sense video to introduce a topic like online safety or media bias, followed by guided discussion questions. Students can design posters, slides, or short videos using Canva for Education, reviewed here or Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here to teach others about safe and responsible technology use. Have students explore how online actions leave a lasting impact and create a personal "Think Before You Post" checklist.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 (74)
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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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10 Native American Inventions Commonly Used Today - History Education
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Innovations ranging from durable kayaks and snow goggles to natural medicines and staple crops demonstrate the advanced engineering, medical knowledge, and agricultural practices developed...more
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Innovations ranging from durable kayaks and snow goggles to natural medicines and staple crops demonstrate the advanced engineering, medical knowledge, and agricultural practices developed by diverse Native American tribal nations long before European contact. The article from History Education highlights how these inventions supported survival and daily life across varied environments from Arctic regions to South America and influenced broader global practices. Updated as recently as November 2025, the piece offers educators a rich resource to broaden students' understanding of Indigenous contributions to technology and society.
tag(s): inventors and inventions (88), native americans (131)
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Create cards with the name of an Indigenous invention on one set and its use or purpose on the other. Then, have students work in pairs or small groups to match the items, and then discuss how each invention addressed specific environmental or cultural needs. Have students create a visual timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here showing the development of Indigenous inventions, including their original purposes and any modern equivalents (e.g., kayaks, syringes, baby bottles, snow goggles). Challenge students to redesign a Native American invention using both traditional and modern materials. They can present their designs through drawings, models, or digital presentations using Delightex, reviewed here, explaining the science or engineering behind them.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 (51), 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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Hanukkah Educational Resources - Education.com
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K to 8
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Discover a variety of worksheets and activities. Worksheets include: A Little Book of Hanukkah Traditions, Hanukkah Number Line Problems, Hanukkah Dreidel Game: Rules and Templates,...more
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Discover a variety of worksheets and activities. Worksheets include: A Little Book of Hanukkah Traditions, Hanukkah Number Line Problems, Hanukkah Dreidel Game: Rules and Templates, Greeting Cards, and more. Activities include the Star of David craft, a treasure hunt for Gelt, Chutes and Ladders Hanukkah style, and many more. To download the worksheets and activities, you must first create a free account.
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Students can use Blooket, reviewed here to create their own Hanukkah game. Students can use Online Voice Recorder, reviewed here to record themselves explaining the rules of how to play the Dreidel Game. Finally, students can use Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here to create their own Hanukkah magazine cover.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Geology - Science Learning Hub
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The Geology topic on the Science Learning Hub provides a comprehensive suite of science education resources tailored for educators and students interested in Earth's dynamic processes....more
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The Geology topic on the Science Learning Hub provides a comprehensive suite of science education resources tailored for educators and students interested in Earth's dynamic processes. Covering key concepts such as plate tectonics, volcanic activity, seismic waves, the rock cycle, and dating methods, the platform offers a variety of materials including articles, interactive activities, and multimedia content. Notable resources include the "Magma Pop" game, which gamifies volcanic geology, and detailed explorations of seismic waves and tectonic movements. These resources are designed to support inquiry-based learning.
tag(s): plate tectonics (29), rock cycle (26), volcanoes (62)
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Have students play the "Magma Pop" interactive game to visualize how different types of volcanic eruptions form based on the properties of magma. After reading the Rock Cycle resource, students can illustrate a comic strip following a rock through its transformation from one type to another (ex., igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic). Students can make the comic strip digitally using ToonyTool reviewed here or Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here. Use a Slinky or rope to demonstrate P-waves and S-waves. Pair with video or image resources from the site to show real-world seismic activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Martin Luther King Jr - Van Andel Institute for Education
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Van Andel Institute for Education offers five creative and thought-provoking topics to help students explore the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Featured lessons include "Explore...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education offers five creative and thought-provoking topics to help students explore the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Featured lessons include "Explore the Life of Martin Luther King Jr.," "Scrambled Civil Rights," "Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement," "Virtual Tour of Memphis," and "Take a Stand Mountain." Each lesson plan is offered at three levels (grades K-2, grades 3-5, and grades 6-8). Each activity is presented through Google Slides and includes built-in support for educators, featuring instructions, time estimates, learning objectives, and student reflection opportunities.
tag(s): civil rights (219), martin luther king (42)
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Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a class book after learning about the "Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement." Students can use Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here to create their own scrambled timeline. Students can create a word cloud using WordClouds reviewed here of words related to Martin Luther King, Jr.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Reading Month - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Celebrate National Reading Month with engaging activities that encourage students to explore the world, write their own stories, and harness the power of books to create projects and...more
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Celebrate National Reading Month with engaging activities that encourage students to explore the world, write their own stories, and harness the power of books to create projects and presentations. Students can also participate in STEM and history-based lessons. Featured activities include March Into Reading, Story Quest, Reading Around the World, and Books to Build. Grade bands for the lesson plans are organized as follows: Kindergarten-Grade 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6-8. Each activity is linked to a Google Slides presentation that provides a teacher overview, estimated time required, targeted skills, and reflection prompts.
tag(s): digital reading (18), STEM (364)
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Have students complete the Story Quest activity by choosing a reading-themed mission from the slides, and create a comic strip on paper or using Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here. Set up a classroom "passport" system where students stamp their passports after reading books from different regions. Pair a STEM-based story (like Rosie Revere, Engineer) with a hands-on engineering challenge, such as building a simple machine or bridge using classroom materials to solve a problem from the book. After reading a book with a strong setting or theme, have students design and build a model (using paper, recyclables, or digital tools like Tinkercad reviewed here) that represents a key element, such as a character's home or an invention from the story.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Maker's 50 Download - Van Andel Institute for Education
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The VAI Education Maker's 50 resource provides a comprehensive guide for classroom makerspaces. It includes printable materials such as posters, a checklist, and visual labels designed...more
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The VAI Education Maker's 50 resource provides a comprehensive guide for classroom makerspaces. It includes printable materials such as posters, a checklist, and visual labels designed to help you curate a well-stocked and engaging maker environment. Ideal for STEM, arts, or cross-disciplinary projects, the Maker's 50 offers both structure and flexibility to empower student-driven creativity.
tag(s): makerspace (39), STEM (364)
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Makerspace can be used in the classroom to engage students in hands-on learning. While completing these activities, students can use Seesaw reviewed here to journal their learning. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post questions. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to research information. These tools are versatile: display the poster near a donation bin to invite contributions, use the checklist to ensure you've covered all key materials, and label storage areas to keep everything organized. Ideal for STEM, arts, or cross-disciplinary projects, the Maker's 50 offers both structure and flexibility to empower student-driven creativity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Genetics and Heredity - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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Discover genetics and heredity through this collection, featuring a diverse range of free, standards-aligned educational resources for K-12 science teachers. This collection features...more
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Discover genetics and heredity through this collection, featuring a diverse range of free, standards-aligned educational resources for K-12 science teachers. This collection features engaging videos, interactive lessons, and classroom activities that help explain key concepts such as DNA, gene expression, how traits are inherited, and genetic variations. Teachers can filter resources by grade level and topic, making it easy to fit them into their lessons. The site also includes tools for customizing lessons, making it easier to teach genetics and heredity in the classroom.
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Watch a short video, such as "What Are Traits?", and have students list visible traits they observe in their classmates, such as dimples and eye color. Ask students to record their data and share the results using a simple graph creator tool such as Data GIF Maker, reviewed here. Include interactive media, such as the "Heredity Interactive Lesson," in your activities, where students match traits to their parents and offspring. Students can use dice rolls to determine the traits of a fictional insect (antennae type, wing shape, etc.). Have students interview family members about physical traits (ex., hair type, eye color) and build a visual "trait tree."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Susan La Flesche Picotte - Futuro Media Group
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Read about Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American woman to become a doctor in the United States. The website features a short video, timeline, and pictures that ...more
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Read about Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American woman to become a doctor in the United States. The website features a short video, timeline, and pictures that tell her story -- how she helped care for people on the Omaha reservation and even started her own hospital. This site aligns with lessons about Native American history, healthcare, and women who made a difference.
tag(s): medicine (55), native americans (131), women (187), womenchangemaker (78)
In the Classroom
Using facts from the site, have students create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here or Timelinely reviewed here of important events in Dr. Picotte's life. Include Picotte's education, becoming a doctor, and founding her hospital. Have students write a thank-you letter to a nurse, doctor, or health worker in their community, connecting their role today to the kind of work Dr. Picotte did in the past. Students can create a poster highlighting the life and legacy of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte. They include her background, accomplishments, and a quote or reflection. Display posters as part of a "Women Who Made a Difference" gallery.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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