TeachersFirst Special Topics Collections
TeachersFirst's curated collections make it easy to find what you need, when you need it. Each collection brings together up to 30 reviewed resources on a single topic — from curriculum content and cultural celebrations to edtech tools and professional learning. Browse by topic, share a collection link directly with students, colleagues, or families, or use a collection to jumpstart your planning for an upcoming unit.
Not sure where to start? The Teacher's Guide walks you through how to get the most out of any collection — including how to grab a shareable link for a specific resource and how to use the tags inside each review to dig deeper when you want more than the collection itself offers. New collections are added regularly, so check back often.
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Classroom Management Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): classroom management (150), Teacher Utilities (224)
In the Classroom
Find management tips and tools to make your class run smoother. Share this collection with your colleagues.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Climate Change Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): climate change (112)
In the Classroom
Use these resources with your students to find ways you can all make a difference. Use this opportunity to teach about persuasive writing (letters to the editor or government officials), careers in science, current events, and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Coding In the Classroom Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): coding (111), computational thinking (45), computers (114), critical thinking (193), design (77), makerspace (43), problem solving (287), STEM (381)
In the Classroom
Explore these resources for use with after-school computer clubs or as an excellent tool when recruiting skilled parent volunteers. Turn the intimidating content of computer programming into an exciting learning adventure for all with these helpful sites!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Columbus Day Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): holidays (292)
In the Classroom
Use these resources to connect Columbus Day to your curriculum in almost any subject or select one or two ideas to highlight along with your regular lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Comics and Cartoons Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): comics and cartoons (69)
In the Classroom
Choose a comic creator tool for students to use in your class to reinforce curriculum concepts. With younger students or those who need examples, create the first comic(s) together on an interactive whiteboard or projector as a closure activity to reinforce concepts before a test. Gradually allow students to create their own comics (or collections of comics) to tell stories, review concepts, or make political comments. More tech-savvy students will appreciate the variety of tool options offered here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Computational Thinking - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): computational thinking (45), engineering (141), logic (177), problem solving (287), STEM (381)
In the Classroom
Bring problem-solving and computational thinking into your classroom with these tools. Share on your class website, projector, whiteboard, or on individual devices. Topics range from coding to charts to logic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Constitution Day Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): american revolution (99), bill of rights (40), branches of government (70), constitution (104)
In the Classroom
Use the resources in this collection to supplement a unit on the American Constitution. The resources on this site could be used for webquests, learning centers, lesson plans & the like. American History teachers will love this one!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Copyright and Fair Use Resources - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12tag(s): copyright (39)
In the Classroom
Use these resources to model and teach ethical use of electronic media or to find copyright-safe raw materials for student projects. Be sure to share these resources with students for them to access any time they have a project to do.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Creating, Imagining, Innovating (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): creativity (93), makerspace (43), thinking skills (137)
In the Classroom
Help your students learn and practice the habits of creating, imagining, and innovating. This list includes resources for all grades. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn ways to incorporate the information in your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Critical Thinking Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (193), media literacy (133), problem solving (287)
In the Classroom
Help your students to practice critical thinking skills using these engaging resources. Share these resources with your colleagues and school parents by emailing the page or sharing the link from your school web page and in your school newsletter.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Curation Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): curation (27), organizational skills (91), Research (92)
In the Classroom
Share these resources with your students to use when curating materials for projects and lessons. Share a link to this collection on your school web page and in your school newsletter (or email). Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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D Day Resources - TeachersFirst
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6 to 12tag(s): d day (11)
In the Classroom
Share this collection as the basis of a research project on D Day or as one of several for World War II. Choose from various project options in the reviews.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Data Analysis and Probability Resources - Grades 3-5 - TeachersFirst
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3 to 5tag(s): charts and graphs (183), data (212), probability (133)
In the Classroom
Share the resources with students for additional practice, remediation, enrichment, or advancement. Display resources on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Use these tools in your BYOD classroom to differentiate for math class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Data Analysis and Probability Resources - Grades 6-8 - TeachersFirst
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6 to 8tag(s): charts and graphs (183), data (212), probability (133)
In the Classroom
Share with gifted students for additional enrichment and advancement opportunities. Share these resources with students on your class website. Use these tools for remediation and review with all students. Share these tools with families for at-home practice. Find specific classroom use ideas within each review.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Data Analysis and Probability Resources - Grades 9-12 - TeachersFirst
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9 to 12tag(s): charts and graphs (183), data (212), probability (133)
In the Classroom
Share these resources with students on your class website. Use these tools for remediation and review with all students. Share these tools with families for at-home practice. Have students work independently or with a partner on laptops or other devices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Data Analysis and Probability Resources - Grades K-2 - TeachersFirst
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K to 2tag(s): data (212), operations (70), probability (133)
In the Classroom
Share these resources on your interactive whiteboard or projector for group instruction. Put a link to these resources on your website for student and parent use at home. Create computer learning stations or allow students to work on individual laptops or devices using these resources. Share these tools with other teachers of K-2 students in your building and district.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Data Literacy - TeachersFirst
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K to 12In the Classroom
Learn more about data literacy for both you and your students. Some curricular topics include climate, measurement, data, graphs, and more. Share these resources with your students to help them deepen their data literacy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dental Health Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): dental health (14)
In the Classroom
Be sure to share these resources with parents and your parent organization via your class or school web page during Dental Health Month (February) and back to school health checks. These resources will also be helpful when teaching lessons on teeth and bones as part of a Human Body unit.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Design Thinking - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): architecture (82), circuits (19), creativity (93), data (212), problem solving (287), STEM (381), thinking skills (137)
In the Classroom
Share these resources on your class website or your interactive whiteboard (where appropriate). Use these tools to deepen your students' understanding of this complex topic. There are tools here for all ages, although most are designed for secondary students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Citizenship Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): digital citizenship (110), internet safety (121)
In the Classroom
Use this entire collection or simply select the best ones for YOUR students to continually model good digital citizenship. Share the links with parents and among your colleagues so you can promote positive action instead of fear about the Internet.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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