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Hail to the Chief - Exploring American Presidents - TeachersFirst
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This article is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here, it features a book list and activities to teach...more
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This article is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here, it features a book list and activities to teach about American presidents and monuments. The activities section shares book ideas, presidential speeches, and suggestions for using AI tools to enhance lessons. Discover numerous extension ideas, including virtual field trips and utilizing timelines to enhance learning through interactive and engaging lesson plans. The article correlates with the AASL National School Library Standards.
tag(s): book lists (158), presidents (151), primary sources (119), professional development (290)
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Take advantage of the many teaching and technology ideas included in this article. Find many more free resources to include with your lessons on presidents by visiting the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: American Presidents Related Resources found here.
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East Meets West: Contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - TeachersFirst
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This article highlights the diverse people and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, sharing resources for incorporating lessons into your curriculum. It also includes...more
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This article highlights the diverse people and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, sharing resources for incorporating lessons into your curriculum. It also includes book lists for picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Also included are links to several resources available at TeachersFirst, including a Special Topics collection featuring resources about Asian-American contributions to American Culture. Additional extension activities include suggestions for creating an AAPI gallery walk, a living wax museum, and AAPI podcasts.
tag(s): asia (134), book lists (158), cross cultural understanding (177), cultures (259)
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Take advantage of the many ideas in the article to introduce Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders into your classroom. Extend learning by asking students to use Genially, reviewed here to create interactive images and presentations after conducting research projects, or create digital book trailers using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here to generate interest for books on the list.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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An Ember that Blazes Forever (credit to Justice Sonia Sotomayer) Contributions of Hispanic Amer - TeachersFirst
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This helpful article is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here and contains resources to celebrate...more
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This helpful article is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here and contains resources to celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic Americans. The article begins with a short description of the origins of Hispanic Heritage Month and includes a helpful booklist that offers suggestions for picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Additional resources include a virtual museum tour, Hispanic Heritage Month resources, and ideas for incorporating Disney videos and dance into classroom activities. Extension activities include sharing ideas for deeper discussions of Hispanic heritage and suggestions for creating a living wax museum featuring Hispanic community members.
tag(s): book lists (158), cross cultural understanding (177), cultures (259), hispanic (53), holidays (246)
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Bookmark and save this article as a resource for finding books and classroom activities to celebrate and recognize the Hispanic community throughout the school year. As students learn about Hispanic characters, ask them to use Animate Characters from Adobe Express, reviewed here to easily create a short video telling that person's story. As an alternative to a living wax museum, conduct a gallery walk in your classroom to share the many stories of members of the Hispanic Community. Learn how to create a gallery walk by visiting this TeachersFirst blog post, Using AI to Plan and Implement Gallery Walks, found here.
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Rose Schneiderman - Unladylike 2020
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When did the labor movement start, and what women were involved in it? The answers are in this feature on Rose Schneiderman. The site contains an eleven-minute video, a biography, ...more
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When did the labor movement start, and what women were involved in it? The answers are in this feature on Rose Schneiderman. The site contains an eleven-minute video, a biography, and a timeline. Please note that the video contains a warning indicating it may include sensitive content. The site also offers a lesson plan, supporting materials for teachers and students, discussion questions, resources for diverse learners, and a vocabulary section.
tag(s): women (184), womenchangemaker (79), womens suffrage (64)
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Students can use MyLens, reviewed here to create a timeline of important historical events in the American Federation of Labor. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to learn more about the Wage Earner's League for Women's Suffrage. Finally, students can read her autobiography titled All for One.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sissieretta Jones - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Have you ever wondered who the first African American was to headline Carnegie Hall? Look no further than this piece on Sissieretta Jones. The site contains a short video, a ...more
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Have you ever wondered who the first African American was to headline Carnegie Hall? Look no further than this piece on Sissieretta Jones. The site contains a short video, a biography, and a timeline. Please note that the video contains a warning indicating it may include sensitive content. The site allows you to view this content in a lesson plan format and contains supporting materials for teachers and students, including discussion questions, resources for diverse learners, and vocabulary.
tag(s): songs (48), women (184), womenchangemaker (79)
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Students can view a recording of Sissieretta Jones singing. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to trace Sissieretta Jones's concerts with both the Tennessee Jubilee Singers and the Black Patti Troubadours. Finally, students can use Book Creator, reviewed here as a tool to explain the different songs and messages or feelings behind the music Sissieretta Jones recorded.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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George Washington and the American Revolution - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 12
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The George Washington and the American Revolution collection provides media-rich resources from George Washington's Mount Vernon, highlighting his role as a leader during the Revolutionary...more
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The George Washington and the American Revolution collection provides media-rich resources from George Washington's Mount Vernon, highlighting his role as a leader during the Revolutionary War. Students can explore the progress of the war through Washington's actions and decisions, including confrontation, military strategy, disease prevention, and spy techniques. The collection features visually engaging content, including animated maps, live-action re-enactors, compelling narration, and interactive resources, such as an analysis of the famous "Washington Crossing the Delaware" painting. Designed for students in grades 4-8, this virtual field trip offers a unique opportunity to visit Mount Vernon and learn from the estate's interpreters and curators, thereby enhancing their knowledge of early American history. The collection brings this pivotal period in American history to life through primary sources, biographical information, and immersive storytelling that helps students understand Washington's leadership and the birth of our nation.
tag(s): american revolution (84), presidents (151), washington (33)
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Students can use MyLens reviewed here to create a pathway to the American Revolution. Students can use Adobe Podcast, reviewed here to create a public announcement informing everyone that the American Revolution has begun. Finally, students can use Figma reviewed here to compare George Washington to another person who was influential during the American Revolution.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Boston Massacre Engraving | Interactive Image - PBS LearningMedia
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"PBS Learning's The Boston Massacre Engraving | Interactive Image" invites students to explore and analyze Paul Revere's iconic engraving of the Boston Massacre. This interactive tool...more
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"PBS Learning's The Boston Massacre Engraving | Interactive Image" invites students to explore and analyze Paul Revere's iconic engraving of the Boston Massacre. This interactive tool encourages students to examine the individuals depicted, consider who is omitted, and reflect on the historical context and purpose of the image. The resource includes teacher and student support materials and can be easily shared via Google Classroom or social platforms like Pinterest, Facebook, X, email, or Remind. All content aligns with New York State Standards.
tag(s): american revolution (84), boston (10)
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Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post what they notice about the image. Students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare and contrast how the image could be propaganda. Students can use ClassTools, reviewed here to create a timeline leading up to the Boston Massacre.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jovita Idar - Unladylike 2020
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life of Jovita Idar, a pioneering Mexican American journalist, teacher, nurse, and civil rights activist from Laredo, Texas, who used her voice...more
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life of Jovita Idar, a pioneering Mexican American journalist, teacher, nurse, and civil rights activist from Laredo, Texas, who used her voice and actions to combat racism, advocate for women's rights, and promote education. She wrote for her family's newspaper, La Cronica, and later founded the League of Mexican Women (La Liga Femenil Mexicanista) to provide free education to Mexican-American children. Notably, she stood up to the Texas Rangers when they attempted to shut down the newspaper El Progreso after it published an editorial critical of U.S. military actions. The site includes a short animated documentary detailing Idar's journey, along with free, standards-aligned lesson plans and a Do-It-Yourself Screening Kit to facilitate classroom discussions and activities.
tag(s): civil rights (216), journalism (72), women (184), womenchangemaker (79)
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Have students create a front page of La Cronica or El Progreso using a template in Canva Edu reviewed here, featuring a headline, article, and illustration about one of Idar's accomplishments or a key issue she advocated for. Assign students to write a modern-day editorial as if they were Jovita Idar, addressing a civil rights issue relevant to their own community. Encourage them to use persuasive writing and include a call to action for readers. Host a classroom debate inspired by Idar's stand against the Texas Rangers. Use the guiding question: "Should journalists risk personal safety to speak out against injustice?" Encourage students to use historical examples and modern parallels.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lillian Moller Gilbreth - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Discover the groundbreaking achievements of Lillian Moller Gilbreth, a pioneering industrial engineer and psychologist. The site includes a 10-minute video, along with a detailed biography...more
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Discover the groundbreaking achievements of Lillian Moller Gilbreth, a pioneering industrial engineer and psychologist. The site includes a 10-minute video, along with a detailed biography and timeline of her life. Educators can access a lesson plan, making it easy to integrate into classroom instruction. Additional resources support both teachers and students, including discussion questions, vocabulary lists, and materials designed to accommodate diverse learners.
tag(s): engineering (134), psychology (60), women (184), womenchangemaker (79)
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Have students create a visual timeline of Gilbreth's life using Sutori reviewed here, highlighting key events such as her educational milestones, major inventions, and contributions to workplace efficiency and home economics. Students can watch the movie "Cheaper by the Dozen" while comparing it to the life of Lillian Moller Gilbreth using Figma reviewed here. Finally, students can learn about the advancements she made in engineering by using Kiddle reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Meta Warrick Fuller - Unladylike 2020
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life and work of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, a pioneering African American sculptor, poet, and theater artist whose work boldly addressed themes...more
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life and work of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, a pioneering African American sculptor, poet, and theater artist whose work boldly addressed themes of racial injustice, identity, and resilience. She was the first African American woman to receive a federal art commission, creating powerful pieces such as "Ethiopia Awakening" and "Mary Turner: A Silent Protest Against Mob Violence," which highlighted the African American experience and challenged societal norms. View the short animated documentary detailing Fuller's journey, along with free, standards-aligned lesson plans and a Do-It-Yourself Screening Kit to facilitate classroom discussions and activities.
tag(s): artists (88), women (184), womenchangemaker (79)
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After watching the animated documentary, have students reflect on how Fuller used sculpture to express identity and social issues. Then, students can draw or describe a symbolic sculpture they would create to represent a cause or part of their identity. Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to compare her artwork to another person from the same period. Create a mini "gallery" in the classroom featuring images of Fuller's major works along with other historical art. Assign students to rotate through stations, completing response sheets with prompts like "What message does this sculpture convey?" or "How does art act as protest or empowerment?"Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ken Burns in the Classroom: Thomas Jefferson - PBS LearningMedia
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Ken Burns in the Classroom offers a two-part film series on Thomas Jefferson designed for grades 6-8 and 9-12. The first part, Life and Legacy, includes media galleries such as ...more
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Ken Burns in the Classroom offers a two-part film series on Thomas Jefferson designed for grades 6-8 and 9-12. The first part, Life and Legacy, includes media galleries such as "Thomas Jefferson as a Personification of U.S. History," "Inquiry Design Model: Was Thomas Jefferson Really a Great Man?", and "Analyzing Thomas Jefferson's Portrayal in Ken Burns' Film." The second part, "Declaration of Independence", focuses on the lesson "We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident: Analyzing the Declaration of Independence." Each resource includes supporting materials for both teachers and students and can be shared via Google Classroom or social platforms, such as Pinterest, Facebook, X, email, or Remind. All content is aligned with New York State Standards.
tag(s): declaration of independence (16), jefferson (20), presidents (151)
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Students can use Class Tools reviewed here to create a timeline of events leading up to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Students can use Figma reviewed here to compare and contrast Thomas Jefferson with another president.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pop Culture - PBS Learning
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PBS LearningMedia's American Experience Popular Culture collection brings America's cultural history to life through engaging video clips and classroom resources that explore how entertainment,...more
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PBS LearningMedia's American Experience Popular Culture collection brings America's cultural history to life through engaging video clips and classroom resources that explore how entertainment, media, sports, and everyday life have shaped our national identity. These free, standards-aligned materials help students understand how popular culture reflects and influences society, featuring fascinating stories about music, movies, sports heroes, fashion trends, and cultural movements that defined different eras. Each resource includes essential questions, teaching tips, background readings, and student activities that make it easy to connect historical popular culture to contemporary trends students recognize today. Whether you're exploring the impact of television, examining how music movements sparked social change, or discussing how popular culture reflects American values, this collection offers captivating content that helps students see history as the vibrant, living story of real people and the cultural moments that shaped our world!
tag(s): 1910s (26), 1920s (25), 1960s (54), cultures (259), great depression (31), womens suffrage (64)
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After watching The Crash of 1929 - Primary Resources: Headlines, students can use Story Maps, reviewed here to create a cause-and-effect diagram for the Crash. Students can review the Annie Oakley series to create a digital story using Book Creator, reviewed here that includes famous Americans. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions after each video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Williamina Fleming - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Introduce your students to the remarkable life of Williamina Fleming, a Scottish immigrant who began her career as a housemaid and became a pioneering astronomer at the Harvard College...more
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Introduce your students to the remarkable life of Williamina Fleming, a Scottish immigrant who began her career as a housemaid and became a pioneering astronomer at the Harvard College Observatory. Over her 30-year tenure, she discovered 10 novae, 310 variable stars, and 59 gaseous nebulae, including the iconic Horsehead Nebula. The website features a short animated documentary that details her journey and contributions to astronomy. Additionally, educators can access a free lesson plan and a Do-It-Yourself Screening Kit to facilitate classroom discussions and activities.
tag(s): stars (78), women (184), womenchangemaker (79)
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Students can learn more about the Catalog of Stars by using Kidrex reviewed here. Have students write a letter as if they were Williamina Fleming, addressing future scientists. Encourage them to include reflections on the challenges they faced, their scientific curiosity, and advice for future generations. Students can virtually visit space to learn more about the stars.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS Learning: The American West - PBS Learning: The American West
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Discover videos, images, documents, and media galleries for grades 9-12 related to the American West. The media gallery and videos include "Buffalo Soldiers Fight Fires and Stereotypes,"...more
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Discover videos, images, documents, and media galleries for grades 9-12 related to the American West. The media gallery and videos include "Buffalo Soldiers Fight Fires and Stereotypes," "An Engineering Feat Transforms Los Angeles," and "Fight over Water Rights in the Owens Valley." Documents are from the Annie Oakley and Transcontinental Railroad series. Supporting materials for teachers and students are available. Share to Google Classroom or a Social Share (Pinterest, Facebook, X, E-mail, or Remind). All lessons are aligned to New York State Standards.
tag(s): railroads (16), westward expansion (41)
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Students can review the Annie Oakley or Transcontinental Railroad series to create a story using Book Creator, reviewed here of famous Americans. Students can use Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here to create a timeline for the transcontinental railroad. Students can also use Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here to create a promotional video to encourage people to use the transcontinental railroad.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gertrude Ederle - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Make waves with the story of a record-breaking champion, Gertrude Ederle. Introduce your students to the groundbreaking athlete who became the first woman to swim across the English...more
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Make waves with the story of a record-breaking champion, Gertrude Ederle. Introduce your students to the groundbreaking athlete who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, and did it faster than any man before her. This resource includes a 12-minute video, a detailed biography, and a timeline, making it ideal for lessons on perseverance, gender equality, and sports history. Educators will also find lesson plans, discussion questions, vocabulary support, and materials for diverse learners to enrich classroom learning.
tag(s): sports (83), women (184), womenchangemaker (79)
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Students can learn about Gertrude Ederle's world records by using Kiddle reviewed here. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to recreate Gertude Ederle's swim through the English Channel. Have students use Seesaw reviewed here to track Gertrude Ederle notable accomplishments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience: War - PBS LearningMedia
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View this comprehensive resource for grades 6-8 and 9-12 that includes videos, images, primary documents, interactives, audio clips, and media galleries. Featured videos cover a range...more
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View this comprehensive resource for grades 6-8 and 9-12 that includes videos, images, primary documents, interactives, audio clips, and media galleries. Featured videos cover a range of topics such as War Letters - Photo Gallery: WWII Cartoons, Yellow Journalism | Citizen Hearst, Technology and WWI: The Transformation of Codebreaking During the Great War, How Radar Changed the Course of World War II, and several other topics. The media gallery highlights personal stories like Alice Paul and Women's Suffrage and Thang Do and Andrew Ly (escape from Vietnam) and several others. Educators will find lesson materials aligned to New York State Standards, along with sharing options for Google Classroom and social platforms. Some content includes sensitivity notices for mature themes.
tag(s): 1960s (54), cold war (38), propaganda (9), vietnam (39), world war 1 (84), world war 2 (167)
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Students can use Google Drawing reviewed here to create a pros and cons chart after viewing the media gallery on U.S. Support for the Shah of Iran: Pros and Cons | Taken Hostage. After engaging in the lesson on Technology and WWI: The Transformation of Codebreaking During the Great War, students can input the technology transformation in MyLens reviewed here. Students can interview veterans and create a podcast using Anchor reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sonora Webster Carver - Unladylike 2020
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Read the inspiring story of Sonora Webster Carver, a daring equestrian and advocate for the blind. The site includes a 10-minute video, a detailed biography, and a timeline of her ...more
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Read the inspiring story of Sonora Webster Carver, a daring equestrian and advocate for the blind. The site includes a 10-minute video, a detailed biography, and a timeline of her life and accomplishments. Educators can access the content in a lesson plan format, along with a variety of classroom resources such as discussion questions, vocabulary, and materials designed to support diverse learners.
tag(s): women (184), womenchangemaker (79)
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Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about horse diving. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to highlight Sonora Webster Carver's work with the blind. Students can also watch her memoir titled "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Louisiana Purchase: Interactive Lesson - PBS LearningMedia
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The PBS LearningMedia interactive lesson "The Louisiana Purchase" offers educators a comprehensive resource to engage students in exploring the historical significance of the 1803 land...more
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The PBS LearningMedia interactive lesson "The Louisiana Purchase" offers educators a comprehensive resource to engage students in exploring the historical significance of the 1803 land acquisition. Through multimedia elements, including primary source documents, maps, and videos, students analyze the motivations behind the purchase, its constitutional implications, and its impact on the expansion of the United States. The lesson culminates in a written argument where students assess whether the Louisiana Purchase was a "most noble work." This resource fosters critical thinking and aligns with social studies curricula focusing on U.S. history and territorial expansion.
tag(s): constitution (99), louisiana purchase (6), maps (217), multimedia (56)
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Before viewing the resource, provide students with blank maps of the United States. Have them shade the original 13 states and guess which land was added during the Louisiana Purchase. After the lesson, compare maps and discuss. Ask students to write a series of journal entries using Book Creator, reviewed here or paper from the perspective of someone living during 1803--such as a French citizen, an American settler, or a Native American--reacting to the Louisiana Purchase. Encourage empathy, creativity, and historical detail. Divide the class into two groups: one representing President Jefferson's supporters and one voicing constitutional concerns about the purchase. Students can debate whether Jefferson overstepped his presidential powers, citing evidence from the lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Maggie Lena Walker - Unladylike 2020
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Who was the first African American bank president? Maggie Lena Walker was not only the first African American bank president, but also an entrepreneur. The site features a short video,...more
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Who was the first African American bank president? Maggie Lena Walker was not only the first African American bank president, but also an entrepreneur. The site features a short video, a biography, and a timeline. Please note that the video contains a warning indicating it may include sensitive content. The site allows you to view this content in a lesson plan format that connects to PBS LearningMedia. This site provides supporting materials for teachers and students, including discussion questions, resources for diverse learners, and vocabulary tools.
tag(s): banks (7), women (184), womenchangemaker (79), womens suffrage (64)
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Students can research the Good Idea Council using Kidrex, reviewed here. Students can use MyLens, reviewed here to create a timeline for the creation of St. Luke Penny's Savings Bank or the St. Luke's Emporium. Students can use Canva Edu, reviewed here to create a logo for either St. Luke Penny's Saving Bank or St. Luke's Emporium.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Louise Arner Boyd - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Learn the remarkable story of Louise Arner Boyd, the first woman to lead Arctic expeditions. The site features a short video, a detailed biography, and a historical timeline. Educators...more
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Learn the remarkable story of Louise Arner Boyd, the first woman to lead Arctic expeditions. The site features a short video, a detailed biography, and a historical timeline. Educators can access the content in a lesson plan format, along with supporting materials such as discussion questions, vocabulary lists, and resources for diverse learners, making it an accessible and engaging resource for classroom use.
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Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to virtually visit the area/region Louise Arner Boyd explored. Have students research other Arctic lead expeditions using Kiddle reviewed here. Finally, students can use Seesaw reviewed here to write information regarding the findings from the different Arctic expeditions that Louise Arner Boyd led.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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