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Black American History - Crash Course
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6 to 12
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This Crash Course, Black American History, takes an in-depth look at the key events, figures, and movements that shaped Black history in the United States, from slavery and the Civil...more
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This Crash Course, Black American History, takes an in-depth look at the key events, figures, and movements that shaped Black history in the United States, from slavery and the Civil Rights Movement to modern struggles for equality. Each episode brings to life the resilience, innovation, and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. Some of the videos include short advertisements before they begin. These videos are hosted on YouTube; if your school does not allow YouTube, this site would not work well for you.
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tag(s): black history (130), great depression (30), harlem (9), martin luther king (45), slavery (78), underground railroad (15)
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Assign students to research and present on influential Americans featured in the series, focusing on their contributions to history. Ask students to create a multimedia final project using Genially, reviewed here to create interactive images and presentations. Have students create a timeline of key events in Black American history, noting social, political, and cultural impacts. Use primary source documents from the Civil Rights Movement and other periods for students to analyze and discuss.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Virtual Tours - Presididential History in the Nation's Capital - Nationall Park Service
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3 to 12
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Join National Park Service employees on a virtual visit to presidential monuments and memorials in Washington, DC, and across the United States. Begin with 360-degree visits to presidential...more
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Join National Park Service employees on a virtual visit to presidential monuments and memorials in Washington, DC, and across the United States. Begin with 360-degree visits to presidential memorials for Dwight Eisenhower, Franklin Roosevelt, George Washington, and other former presidents, or listen to an audio tour of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. After virtual visits to memorials in Washington, travel across the country to visit the homes of former presidents, including John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, and Ulysses S. Grant.
tag(s): capitals (16), lincoln (65), presidents (133), virtual field trips (96), washington (28)
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Add this site to your resources when teaching about presidents, elections, or United States landmarks. Engage students in learning more about each president using chatbots found on SchoolAI, reviewed here. For example, search SchoolAI for a chatbot for Dwight D. Eisenhower that lets students "interview" Dwight D. Eisenhower to learn more about his life and thoughts. If there isn't an available chatbot for your choice of president, easily create and share a space that fits your needs. After students explore the lives and thoughts of presidents, ask them to create multimedia presentations to share with peers using Canva Edu, reviewed here to create unique presentations, videos, or websites.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ordinary people doing extraordinary things: Truman and Civil Rights - Presidential Primary Sources Project
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4 to 12
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This YouTube video examines primary source documents that describe Harry Truman's decision to integrate the military as part of a presentation for several participating classrooms....more
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This YouTube video examines primary source documents that describe Harry Truman's decision to integrate the military as part of a presentation for several participating classrooms. The moderators share stories of Truman's upbringing, his time as a senator, and his view of his responsibilities as president. If your school has YouTube blocked, you may not be able to view the video.
tag(s): civil rights (200), presidents (133), primary sources (119)
In the Classroom
Share this video with students about Harry Truman's life and thought process. The video is almost an hour long, so consider breaking it into shorter lengths if it is easier for your students. Consider offering this video as a flipped lesson and use edpuzzle, reviewed here to generate comprehension questions for students to complete. Find additional resources to add to your lessons by visiting the Truman Presidential Library, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Crash Course - Crash Course
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4 to 12
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The Crash Course has over 45 videos on topics ranging from Anatomy to Zoology, Artificial Intelligence to Outbreak Science. There are the more common topics one might want to learn...more
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The Crash Course has over 45 videos on topics ranging from Anatomy to Zoology, Artificial Intelligence to Outbreak Science. There are the more common topics one might want to learn about, like Ecology, Films, Geography, and much more. All videos are free to watch. Each video also includes a short description (some with lesson stem ideas). Crash Course videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district/school blocks YouTube, they may not be viewable. The good news for teachers whose schools block YouTube is that you can download the video if you fill out a form. Go to the Download tab from the top menu, select Students & Teachers, scroll down the page, and follow the directions.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (145), black history (130), branches of government (63), business (51), climate (83), computers (109), copyright (46), ecology (102), energy (132), engineering (126), human body (94), literature (218), media literacy (106), myths and legends (24), plants (148), politics (114), space (216), statistics (120), video (262), zoology (10)
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Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or with a projector. The site is excellent for introductory material on any topic you're starting and for giving students some background knowledge. Use Acclaim, reviewed here to organize and annotate the videos you plan to use. Crash Course is also great for your early finishers. Allow them to choose a topic they want to investigate or know more about.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Loud Lit - Loudlit.org
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1 to 12
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Loud Lit offers "literature for your ears and eyes" (although the site's visual appearance is quite plain!). This collaborative project with public domain offers recorded literature....more
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Loud Lit offers "literature for your ears and eyes" (although the site's visual appearance is quite plain!). This collaborative project with public domain offers recorded literature. You are given the options of listening to the literature, listening and reading the literature, or downloading the literature to an MP3 player. The number of items available for public use is constantly increasing. The current contents include novels, poetry, classic children's literature, a few historical items, and classic short stories. Some examples of the available literature includes A Tale of Two Cities, The Little Match Girl, The Gift of the Magi, The Declaration of Independence, The Gettysburg Address, and countless others. A separate column lets you know about newly recorded items.
tag(s): audio books (24), declaration of independence (15), gettysburg (15), gettysburg address (11), literature (218), poetry (191)
In the Classroom
This site is helpful for many subjects and grade levels. Have students use this website when they have to memorize poetry, the Gettysburg Address, or the Declaration of Independence. multilingual students and many learning support students will benefit from the option of "reading" in multi-media format. Use the audio stories with younger students for listening skills. During a poetry unit, why not have students choose one of the poems to read and listen to? Have the students analyze and write in their journals about what they think the poem means. Replace paper journals by using a blog tool like edublogs, reviewed here. Then have the students share the original poem and their own opinions with the class, making this activity a listening, reading, writing, and speaking lesson. If you are into podcasting, enhance learning by encouraging students to create some of their own poetry readings with commentary.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Education - Anti-Defamation League
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K to 12
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ADL Education provides professional learning resources, educational programs, and strategies for building and sustaining equitable and inclusive environments. Program topics include...more
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ADL Education provides professional learning resources, educational programs, and strategies for building and sustaining equitable and inclusive environments. Program topics include Anti-Bias, Antisemitism, Holocaust Education, and Bullying and Cyberbullying Education. Browse all content or use the filters to find online learning, classroom, and family resources. The classroom resources include a booklist, lessons for K-12 classrooms, monthly featured books, and more. Most lesson plans correlate to Common Core and SEL Standards.
tag(s): bias (27), bullying (50), civil rights (200), cross cultural understanding (167), cyberbullying (40), difficult conversations (61), disabilities (31), holocaust (42), racism (79), religions (85), social and emotional learning (96), women (142)
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Bookmark and save this site throughout the year as a resource for lessons and learning resources relating to many social and emotional learning topics. Include ideas and resources to build more comprehensive learning experiences with your current activities. Differentiate activities based upon student abilities and interests using AI tools such as Magic School, reviewed here. For example, Magic School can generate Choice Board activities or Project-Based Learning activities to extend learning based on any of the lesson plans shared by ADL Education.
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CurriConnect Book List: Civil War - TeachersFirst
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CurriConnects presents this book list about the Civil War. Read fiction and nonfiction about Abe Lincoln, battles, women, children, and slaves during the Civil War. Discover how escaped...more
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CurriConnects presents this book list about the Civil War. Read fiction and nonfiction about Abe Lincoln, battles, women, children, and slaves during the Civil War. Discover how escaped slaves sent codes about Confederate secrets, how children disguised themselves to become soldiers, and more. The collection includes true and fictional tales about people and battles with books for all grade levels. CurriConnects thematic book lists include ISBNs for ordering or searching, interest, grade levels, and Lexile levels to match students' independent reading levels to challenge, not frustrate. Don't miss other CurriConnects themes being added regularly. If your library does not have the books, try interlibrary loan!
tag(s): 1800s (75), black history (130), civil rights (200), civil war (136), lincoln (65), slavery (78)
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During your unit on the Civil War, encourage students to read one of these books for their independent reading. Choose a book from the list for a read-aloud with your class. Older students could choose from this list for literature circles.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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8 Free Veterans Day Activities for Elementary Students - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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K to 5
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Teach even our youngest students how to honor and appreciate Veterans' contributions to the United States with the activities and lessons on this Veterans Day site. Gather ideas for...more
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Teach even our youngest students how to honor and appreciate Veterans' contributions to the United States with the activities and lessons on this Veterans Day site. Gather ideas for making Veterans Day posters, writing thank you letters, and hosting a show and tell. Additional ideas include a picture book list for read-alouds, suggestions for writing an acrostic poem, and a compare and contrast activity to find similarities and differences between Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
tag(s): book lists (165), holidays (178), poetry (191), preK (263), veterans (29), writing (323)
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Include these activities as part of any Veterans Day lessons and celebrations. Consider including ideas shared on this site as part of station rotations. Find additional ideas to include in your station rotations by visiting TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Veterans Day Resources, reviewed here and find tools and ideas for use in stations by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: 3 Cool Tools for Station Rotation, reviewed here. As a final project, ask students to share their letters, posters, and other creations as part of a class-created video project to share with the community. Use Screenpal, reviewed here to record your video, then share it with your community on your school or class website.
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How to Make Veterans Day for Kids Memorable - Wounded Warrier Project
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K to 12
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Help students comprehend the deeper significance of Veterans Day beyond parades and flag-waving with the educational programs recommended by the Wounded Warrior Project. Complete the...more
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Help students comprehend the deeper significance of Veterans Day beyond parades and flag-waving with the educational programs recommended by the Wounded Warrior Project. Complete the free registration to access materials for Honor Their Courage!, an educational service program that teaches students about the history and sacrifices of the military while participating in a fundraising activity. Register to participate in either the K-5 or 6-12 program. In addition to Honor Their Courage!, the site shares several ideas for crafts, activities, and ideas to turn education into action.
tag(s): heroes (25), stories and storytelling (50), veterans (29)
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Use ideas from this site to teach students about the real meaning of Veterans Day and highlight veterans' service during times of war and peace. Find additional Veterans Day resources on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Veterans Day Resources, reviewed here. Add interactivity to lessons by including "chats" with soldiers and military leaders using AI tools such as Humy, reviewed here. Visit Humy to find chats and collections with options to talk with famous people involved in World War I, World War II, and more. Use Mizou, reviewed here to create customized chatbots and experiences as an interactive activity to expand learning about the role of veterans. For example, search Mizou to find a shared D-Day role-playing experience, then use this activity to create an experience for your students that relates to another military event or a specific veteran.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pearl Harbor Lesson Plan - National History Day & Katie Hoerner
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6 to 12
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With this lesson plan, educators use primary documents and secondary sources to allow students to explore and reflect upon the guiding question of what makes Pearl Harbor a defining...more
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With this lesson plan, educators use primary documents and secondary sources to allow students to explore and reflect upon the guiding question of what makes Pearl Harbor a defining moment in United States history. Students work in groups using the provided packet and worksheets to explore the significance of the attack on Pearl Harbor both upon the United States and within the context of the American role as a world leader.
tag(s): pearl harbor (14), primary sources (119), world war 2 (161)
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Include this lesson plan in American History and World War 2 lessons. Easily modify this lesson plan to fit your students' needs and abilities using AI tools such as Claude, reviewed here. For example, attach a copy of this lesson plan to a chat in Claude and ask for ways to adapt the activities to meet the diverse needs of students performing above and below grade level, multilanguage learners, or ask for modifications to fit different teaching frameworks such as Universal Design Learning. Find many ideas for enhancing learning by using AI to learn about Pearl Harbor at SchoolAI, reviewed here such as interactions with chatbots that emulate discussions about Pearl Harbor with Franklin Roosevelt.
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National Geographic Education - National Geographic Education
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K to 12
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National Geographic Education shares many classroom resources for all grade levels, including videos, interactives, maps, and more. Use the keyword search to find content related to...more
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National Geographic Education shares many classroom resources for all grade levels, including videos, interactives, maps, and more. Use the keyword search to find content related to specific content, filter by grade, type of learning materials, and subject, or browse the site to view some of the latest resources. Although registration isn't required, creating an account allows members to bookmark and save favorite resources.
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Bookmark and save this site as a resource to supplement your current curriculum. Share interactives and videos with students by bookmarking them on classroom computers or using a curation tool such as Symbaloo, reviewed here when sharing several resources. Enhance student learning when watching videos using Playposit, reviewed here to add questions, text, and additional media. Upon completing your unit, ask students to share their understanding of the content by creating concept maps using a visual organization tool such as Circlyapp, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GZM Shows - GZM Shows
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K to 8
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GZM Shows is home to several podcast series geared toward students of all ages, including some web award winners for content. Browse through all the titles, or choose from mystery,...more
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GZM Shows is home to several podcast series geared toward students of all ages, including some web award winners for content. Browse through all the titles, or choose from mystery, comedy, non-fiction categories, and younger listeners. Visit any link for a podcast summary, then select the episode's link to begin listening. One series, Sies Minutos, is in Spanish. Many of the series include a link for educators, as well as supplemental materials such as a Listening Guide, Choice Board activities, and Explore Boards.
tag(s): 1800s (75), adolescence (12), ecosystems (76), franklin (12), mayans (11), mysteries (20), podcasts (103), sports (81)
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Include the podcasts on this site among your other podcast resources to share with students. Use podcasts in your classroom for many purposes, including as a resource to enhance curriculum topics, teach listening skills, and increase vocabulary and comprehension. Learn more about using podcasts in the classroom by watching archived recordings of OK2Ask: Podcasting 101: Using Podcasts in the Classroom, reviewed here and OK2Ask: Podcasting 201: Creating Podcasts in Your Classroom, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Webcomics Web Archive - Library of Congress
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8 to 12
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The Library of Congress presents this collection which features comics created explicitly for the web beginning in 2014 and ongoing. Selections include award-winning comics as well...more
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The Library of Congress presents this collection which features comics created explicitly for the web beginning in 2014 and ongoing. Selections include award-winning comics as well as those featured based on significance in the field of comics. Browse through the collection items or use search features to narrow your selection by different criteria including format, date, subject, and location. Please note that all content is provided in its original form and may not be suitable for all ages.
tag(s): artists (82), comics and cartoons (53), politics (114)
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Include this collection in art classes during the study of comic book art. Share comics with students in history classes along with newspaper comics to demonstrate the use of comics to depict historic events or share political beliefs and satire. In literature classes, include this site along with others to share comics depicting characters in novels. Have students create their own comics or cartoons to summarize story events or depict characters and events from history using a comic creation tool like ToonyTool, reviewed here, to create single frame cartoons. Find more uses for using comics in the classroom by viewing the archive of our OK2Ask session Engage & Inspire: Comics in the Classroom, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Birth of the Civil Rights Movement Infographic - Kids Discover
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3 to 12
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Kids Discover Online presents this easy-to-understand picture guide called "Birth of the Civil Rights Movement." It shows important events and people who helped start the Civil Rights...more
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Kids Discover Online presents this easy-to-understand picture guide called "Birth of the Civil Rights Movement." It shows important events and people who helped start the Civil Rights Movement in America. This guide is great for kids to learn how people fought for equal rights, with simple explanations and key dates. It's a helpful way for teachers to introduce students to this important part of history.
tag(s): african american (110), black history (130), civil rights (200), infographics (56)
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Use one of the timeline creation tools, located here, enhance the learning by having students create timelines, adding events from the infographic along with additional research. They can include images, short descriptions, and videos to make the timeline more interactive. Extend learning using Snappa, reviewed here and have students design infographics based on their research. Place students in groups to create a presentation and have them present it to the class. After each presentation, have the class discuss the figure's role and impact on the movement. This activity can help students develop empathy and a deeper understanding of historical perspectives.
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Causes of the American Revolution | Interactive Timeline - BS & WGBH Educational Foundation.
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The PBS LearningMedia website has an interactive timeline called "Causes of the American Revolution" that helps students learn about the events leading up to America's fight for independence...more
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The PBS LearningMedia website has an interactive timeline called "Causes of the American Revolution" that helps students learn about the events leading up to America's fight for independence from Britain. It covers important happenings and laws from the 1760s to the start of the Revolutionary War, showing them in order with explanations, pictures, and original documents. The site offers an accessible version for those who may need it and allows you to share it on Google Classroom or share a direct link with students.
tag(s): american revolution (82), primary sources (119), timelines (56)
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Students examine the timeline to identify where key events took place. Using Google My Maps, reviewed here or another mapping tool, have students create an interactive map that plots the locations of significant events leading up to the American Revolution, adding descriptions and images for each location. Have students use the timeline to gather evidence on the causes of the American Revolution and organize a class debate on whether the American Revolution was justified. Divide the class into two groups, one arguing in favor and the other against, using information from the timeline to support their arguments. Using ePubEditor, reviewed here have students create an interactive quiz using information they find from the timeline.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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State Historical Society of Iowa Primary Source Sets - State Historical Society of Iowa
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K to 12
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The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs website offers a special section for teachers, featuring sets of historical materials that tell the story of Iowa's past. These sets contain...more
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The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs website offers a special section for teachers, featuring sets of historical materials that tell the story of Iowa's past. These sets contain items like old photographs, maps, documents, and artifacts, each focused on different parts of Iowa's history, from the early days to the present. Alongside these materials, are guides filled with questions and activities designed to help students explore and understand the history of Iowa more interactively and engagingly. Some videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): african american (110), black history (130), iowa (3), primary sources (119)
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Have students select a specific primary source from the collection that interests them, such as a letter, photograph, or map, and use a digital annotation tool like Kami, reviewed here to have students annotate the document, noting interesting details, questions they have, and their interpretations of the source's significance. After exploring various primary source sets, students choose a theme or event in Iowa history to focus on for a virtual museum exhibit. Use a platform like Netboard, reviewed here where students can add to a virtual exhibit that includes images, text, and primary sources from the site. Utilize the grade level lesson plans and implement some of the suggested lessons.
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Women and the American Revolution Interactive Lesson - PBS Learning Media
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The interactive lesson "Women and the American Revolution" on PBS LearningMedia is an engaging lesson crafted to shed light on the often-overlooked contributions of women during this...more
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The interactive lesson "Women and the American Revolution" on PBS LearningMedia is an engaging lesson crafted to shed light on the often-overlooked contributions of women during this pivotal period in American history, providing a rich and comprehensive exploration of the topic. This interactive lesson includes multimedia elements such as videos, historical documents, and interactive activities that bring the topic to life for students. Additionally, the lesson offers teaching tips and technical notes to help educators effectively use the resource in their classrooms. Take note of any technical considerations outlined in the Technical Notes section to ensure a smooth lesson implementation.
tag(s): black history (130), women (142), womenchangemaker (30)
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Begin by captivating your students' imaginations with a presentation showcasing powerful images and short video clips about women's roles in the American Revolution. Prompt them to share their initial thoughts, questions, and predictions about what they see, fostering a sense of curiosity and intrigue about the topic - transition to a deeper exploration of the topic using the interactive lesson. The interactive lesson provides valuable opportunities for students to enhance their historical understanding by analyzing primary sources, developing persuasive arguments based on evidence, and exploring the diverse experiences of women during the American Revolution. Extend learning beyond history class by helping students see how women's roles in the American Revolution relate to issues today. They can research and share about influential women in history or explore how women's rights have changed over time.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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WHO WAS ALICE PAUL?: Feminist. Suffragist. Political Strategist. - Alice Paul Institute
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4 to 12
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The Alice Paul Institute website is a comprehensive resource dedicated to honoring the legacy of Alice Paul, a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement. The site provides detailed...more
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The Alice Paul Institute website is a comprehensive resource dedicated to honoring the legacy of Alice Paul, a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement. The site provides detailed biographical information about Paul, including her role as a feminist, suffragist, and political strategist, along with historical photos, documents, and quotes. Educational resources such as lesson plans and activities are also available, making it an invaluable tool for learning about women's history and equal rights movement!
tag(s): womenchangemaker (30), womens suffrage (46)
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This site can easily be incorporated into history or social studies lessons to engage students in learning about the women's suffrage movement. Pair the site with interactive tools like Kahoot!, reviewed here, or Quizlet, reviewed here for engaging quizzes or use Padlet, reviewed here for online discussions on the key aspects of Alice Paul shared on the site. This is a link to Padlet's Help section for posting video or an image. Additionally, on the Alice Paul Institute site, there is a resource section. The resource section includes recordings of the oral history interview with Alice Paul, conducted by Amelia Roberts. Encourage students to listen to these interviews and then create their own audio podcasts using RedCircle, reviewed here to share with the community. Sharing what they've learned not only promotes active engagement with historical materials but also cultivates critical thinking, communication skills, and creativity!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Who Is Claudette Colvin? - Wonderopolis
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3 to 12
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Wonderopolis.org is an educational website aimed at children and educators. It offers a vast collection of articles called "Wonders," which explore various topics in an engaging and...more
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Wonderopolis.org is an educational website aimed at children and educators. It offers a vast collection of articles called "Wonders," which explore various topics in an engaging and informative way. This Wonderopolis page on Claudette Colvin provides a detailed account of her role in the Civil Rights Movement. It explores her upbringing in Alabama, refusing to give up her bus seat in 1955, and the subsequent legal battles she and other activists fought to challenge segregation laws. In addition to the detailed account of Claudette Colvin's role in the Civil Rights Movement, the Wonderopolis page offers further resources for exploration, an Immersive Reader tool, and a video that supplements the written content, providing visual and auditory elements to engage learners in multiple ways!
tag(s): black history (130), civil rights (200), literacy (116), womenchangemaker (30)
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Encourage independent or small group exploration of the content. Younger students can leverage the Immersive Reader tool, which allows customization of text settings. Pair this with a Padlet, reviewed here discussion, where students can share reflections on what they've learned. This is a link to Padlet's Help section for posting video or an image. Consider integrating interactive platforms to review what they learned using polls like Mentimeter, reviewed here. Lastly, extend learning outside of the classroom by assigning students to explore supplementary resources linked on the page, such as articles from Smithsonian Magazine.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Today's Document - National Archives
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6 to 12
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Today's Document is an excellent daily history site based on an RSS feed from the National Archives Facebook page. Each entry features a historical document or image from the National...more
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Today's Document is an excellent daily history site based on an RSS feed from the National Archives Facebook page. Each entry features a historical document or image from the National Archives catalog. Open the entry to view the item shared and additional information, including a short description, record location, and a link to the original Facebook post. The original Facebook posts often include an extra link to a different area within the National Archives with supporting documents.
tag(s): american revolution (82), civil war (136), constitution (89), jefferson (19), lincoln (65), presidents (133), primary sources (119), segregation (18), washington (28)
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Today's Document would make a fantastic discussion starter in any classroom. It is an engaging, visual way for students to acquire background knowledge about American history, the Constitution, and government through primary source documents. Share this site with students as a springboard for American History research projects. Visit TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Research Strategies, reviewed here to find additional resources to teach and develop research skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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