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Amelia Earhart Letter Archive - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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Step into the world of early aviation and explore the personal insights of a pioneering aviator with the Amelia Earhart Letter Archive, ca. 1930, from PBS LearningMedia's Antiques Roadshow...more
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Step into the world of early aviation and explore the personal insights of a pioneering aviator with the Amelia Earhart Letter Archive, ca. 1930, from PBS LearningMedia's Antiques Roadshow collection. This brief video segment presents a collection of letters written by Amelia Earhart, offering students a unique opportunity to analyze primary sources. Through these letters, learners can examine how Earhart shaped her public image and contributed to the narrative of 20th-century aviation.
tag(s): aircraft (23), women (175), womenchangemaker (70)
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Begin by watching the short video and then have students examine excerpts from the letters and highlight words or phrases that reveal Earhart's personality, goals, or challenges. Encourage them, in small groups, to share what they inferred about her character. After reading and discussing the letters, students write a 1930s-style newspaper article about Earhart's achievements, using quotes from the letters to provide authenticity and voice. Ask students to imagine they are a modern explorer or aviator and write their own "letter to the future," reflecting on the importance of perseverance, innovation, or gender equality, echoing themes from Earhart's writing.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Amelia Earhart - Mr. Nussbaum Learning+Fun
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2 to 7
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Mr. Nussbaum Learning+Fun: Amelia Earhart contains links to a biography, printables, online games, lesson plans, and sub plans for students. The printables share the Type, Format,...more
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Mr. Nussbaum Learning+Fun: Amelia Earhart contains links to a biography, printables, online games, lesson plans, and sub plans for students. The printables share the Type, Format, Grade Level, Passage Length, and Lexile. Although most are free, some are for premium members.
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Students can complete the printables that are featured on the site. Students can use Canva Infographic Creator, < a href="/single.cfm?id=17570">reviewed here to create an infographic about all of Amelia Earhart's accomplishments. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to write the facts that they have learned about Amelia Earhart.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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3 to 8
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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 (42), famous people (32)
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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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Teaching with Historical Places: Birthplace of John F. Kennedy - National Park Service
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5 to 12
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Teaching with Historic Places: Birthplace of John F. Kennedy offers an engaging look at President Kennedy's early life and the influence of his parents, Joseph and Rose Kennedy. Aimed...more
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Teaching with Historic Places: Birthplace of John F. Kennedy offers an engaging look at President Kennedy's early life and the influence of his parents, Joseph and Rose Kennedy. Aimed at students in grades 5-12, this lesson includes National Curriculum Standards and structured sections such as "About This Lesson," an inquiry-based introduction, and historical background. Students explore maps, primary source readings, and photographs, and conclude with "Putting It All Together" activities that encourage critical thinking and historical analysis.
tag(s): kennedy (25), presidents (150)
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Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to virtually visit the birthplace of John F. Kennedy. Students can create a scrapbook of JFK and his life with Book Creator reviewed here. Students can use Lino reviewed here to post questions that they have as they are learning about the upbringing of President Kennedy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lesson Plans and Educational Resources - The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
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6 to 12
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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza offers free educational resources and lesson plans designed for both middle and high school students, focusing on the life and legacy of President...more
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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza offers free educational resources and lesson plans designed for both middle and high school students, focusing on the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Middle school lessons include topics such as Debating the 1960 Election, History Hashtag, and Conservation, while high school lessons explore Kennedy's Inaugural Address, Voting 101: Reading a Ballot, and the Equal Pay Act of 1963. Each downloadable PDF includes grade level, time estimate, background information, essential questions, learning objectives, and step-by-step instructions. All lessons are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Social Studies.
tag(s): kennedy (25), presidents (150)
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Students can reenact the 1960 election debate. Students can use Canva Edu reviewed here to create a mock ballot to practice voting in an election. Students can use Figma reviewed here to compare and contrast President Kennedy to other historical figures.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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John F. Kennedy- Free Lesson Plans - Mr. Donn
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4 to 8
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Step into the life and legacy of America's 35th president with Mr. Donn's "John F. Kennedy for Kids & Teachers" resource -- a dynamic hub that makes history accessible and ...more
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Step into the life and legacy of America's 35th president with Mr. Donn's "John F. Kennedy for Kids & Teachers" resource -- a dynamic hub that makes history accessible and engaging for students. Ideal for elementary through high school classrooms, this site offers free lesson plans, activities, and games that explore JFK's early life, presidency, and lasting impact. Teachers will find ready-to-use materials that align with U.S. history and civics standards, while students can dive into interactive content that brings the 1960s to life. Whether you're introducing the Cold War, civil rights, or presidential leadership, this resource provides a flexible, classroom-friendly way to explore one of the most influential figures in American history.
tag(s): civil rights (218), cold war (38), kennedy (25), presidents (150)
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Have students use the website to research key events in JFK's life and presidency, then create illustrated timelines highlighting major milestones, such as the Space Race, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and civil rights initiatives. They can create a timeline of these events using MyLens, reviewed here or Sutori, reviewed here. Use the facts and activities on the page to host a classroom quiz game with Wayground, reviewed here or Blooket, reviewed here. Students can compete in teams to answer questions about JFK's background, accomplishments, and historical significance. Students can create a 1960s-style newspaper front page covering a major event during JFK's presidency using Canva Edu, reviewed here. Have them write articles, draw political cartoons, and design headlines based on their research.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The 50 States Digital Breakouts - Peggy Reimers
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4 to 8
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This site offers digital breakout sessions for participants to explore facts and information about each of the fifty states. Select a state from the list at the top and the ...more
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This site offers digital breakout sessions for participants to explore facts and information about each of the fifty states. Select a state from the list at the top and the drop-down box to find the Google Form where you can enter answers to each lock. Each state's page also includes the story behind the digital escape and information to complete the clues. Scroll down the home page for helpful tips for finding and solving the clues.
tag(s): digital escapes (28), game based learning (242), gamification (90), puzzles (150), states (127)
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Share these escape rooms with students to introduce them to interesting facts and information about each state. Extend learning by asking students to select a state to explore further and then create a presentation to share their knowledge. Offer options to create presentations using Google My Maps, reviewed here, Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here, and Canva Docs, reviewed here. As a class project, compile a digital book using Book Creator, reviewed here, including pages for each state sharing images, videos, and audio. As another option, ask students to create books about individual states using this template from Book Creator.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Timeline Templates - Genially
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4 to 12
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to...more
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to add text, images, icons, and interactive elements to highlight key events or concepts in subjects like history, literature, or science. With a variety of styles--such as vertical, horizontal, or circular layouts--teachers can easily tailor timelines to fit their lesson goals and student needs.
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tag(s): digital storytelling (147), infographics (61), multimedia (57), timelines (57)
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Students can retell events from a novel or a historical figure's life using a timeline with images and clickable text, making reading comprehension more interactive and visual. Have students create timelines that connect historical events with scientific discoveries or literary works from the same era. Assign specific events to different students or groups to add to a shared timeline, promoting teamwork and reinforcing sequencing skills. Students can build a yearlong timeline of their learning journey, showcasing key projects, reflections, and academic milestones to share during student-led conferences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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America's Chinatowns - Google Arts and Culture
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6 to 12
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Explore the history, culture, and communities featured on this page from Google Arts and Culture to take a virtual journey through America's Chinatowns' past, present, and future. Begin...more
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Explore the history, culture, and communities featured on this page from Google Arts and Culture to take a virtual journey through America's Chinatowns' past, present, and future. Begin with stories about preserving Chinatowns, visit ten historic sites across the United States, and then enter the oldest US Chinatown in San Francisco through portrait galleries and exhibitions. Continue your explorations to learn about the culture, art, and music found in Chinatowns.
tag(s): asia (139), china (83), cross cultural understanding (175), cultures (246)
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Explore this site and share highlights with your students, or share the site with students to explore and share items of interest with their peers. Use an online canvas for sticky notes such as Lino reviewed here for students to share information learned and questions for further follow-up. Use MyLens reviewed here to extend learning by creating timelines and mindmaps of the content found on this site. Use Google My Maps reviewed here to create custom maps featuring Chinatowns across the US and adding images and videos from each location.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Women's History Month - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education celebrates Women's History Month by offering free resources ranging from a quote-matching activity to hands-on STEM challenges. Featured activities...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education celebrates Women's History Month by offering free resources ranging from a quote-matching activity to hands-on STEM challenges. Featured activities include Women's History Month Daily Activities, "Putting Her Stamp on History", "Guess Who Changed the World", "STEM-tastic Women", and "Who Said It? Quotation Quest". Lessons are organized by grade bands: 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 needed, targeted skills, and reflection prompts.
tag(s): STEM (331), women (175), womenchangemaker (70)
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Students can research additional women using Kiddle reviewed here and create their very own "Guess Who Changed the World" game. Students can use Canva Edu reviewed here to generate an image for their stamp from the "Putting her Stamp on History" activity. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to post their findings each day after participating in the "Women's History Month daily activities."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Black History Month - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education offers a dynamic set of free, ready-to-use lessons for celebrating Black History Month in the classroom. Designed to be engaging and impactful, these...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education offers a dynamic set of free, ready-to-use lessons for celebrating Black History Month in the classroom. Designed to be engaging and impactful, these activities help students explore Black history through inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking. Each lesson is grouped by grade bands (K-2, 3-5, and 6-8) and delivered via Google Slides, complete with teacher overviews, time estimates, skill focus, and reflection prompts. This resource is ideal for educators seeking meaningful, low-prep ways to honor Black history and culture throughout February and beyond.
tag(s): black history (127), womenchangemaker (70), womens suffrage (64)
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Students can use Canva Edu, reviewed here to create their "Pledge for a Change Poster." Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create the "Letter history be known" book. Finally, students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast African American STEM leaders.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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K to 8
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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 (218), 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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Lois Weber - Unladylike 2020
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Who was the first woman to direct a feature-length film? Discover Lois Weber through this site, which features a twelve-minute video, a biography, and a timeline. The site allows you...more
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Who was the first woman to direct a feature-length film? Discover Lois Weber through this site, which features a twelve-minute video, a biography, and a timeline. The site allows you to view this in a lesson plan format. This site provides supporting materials for teachers and students, including discussion questions, resources for diverse learners, and vocabulary tools.
tag(s): movies (50), women (175), womenchangemaker (70)
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Students can watch one of the films directed by Lois Weber. Students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare and contrast Universal Studios and Paramount Pictures. Finally, students can use Time Graphics Timeline, reviewed here to create a timeline for Lois Weber's Productions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mary Church Terrell - Unladylike 2020's
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Have you ever wondered who the co-founder of the NAACP is? Look no further than Unladylike 2020's feature on Mary Church Terrell. In addition to being the co-founder of the ...more
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Have you ever wondered who the co-founder of the NAACP is? Look no further than Unladylike 2020's feature on Mary Church Terrell. In addition to being the co-founder of the NAACP, she was an educator, suffragist, and Civil Rights activist. The site contains a twelve-minute video, a biography, and a timeline. Please note that the video contains a warning indicating it may include sensitive content.
tag(s): civil rights (218), women (175), womenchangemaker (70), womens suffrage (64)
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Students can use Timeline Maker, reviewed here to note important events in the history of the NAACP. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to research the Silent March and Mary Church Terrell's role. Finally, students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to highlight all the historical events that Mary Church Terrell was involved in.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tye Leung Schulze - Unladylike 2020
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Do you know who the first Chinese American Federal Government employee was? Learn about Tye Leung Schulze through a ten-minute video, a biography, and a timeline. ...more
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Do you know who the first Chinese American Federal Government employee was? Learn about Tye Leung Schulze through a ten-minute video, a biography, and a timeline.
tag(s): women (175), womenchangemaker (70), womens suffrage (64)
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Students can learn about her work as a federal government employee by using Kidrex, reviewed here. Students can create a timeline using MyLens, reviewed here to find other notable first women in voting. Students can also learn more about Tye Leung Schulze's time with Donaldina Cameron.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hail to the Chief - Exploring American Presidents - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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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 (154), presidents (150), primary sources (120), professional development (273)
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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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K to 12
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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 (139), book lists (154), cross cultural understanding (175), cultures (246)
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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 (154), cross cultural understanding (175), cultures (246), hispanic (45), holidays (233)
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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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Annie Smith Peck - Futuro Media Group
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View this profile of Annie Smith Peck that offers teachers an inspiring multimedia resource to introduce students to a trailblazing mountaineer, scholar, and suffragist who defied gender...more
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View this profile of Annie Smith Peck that offers teachers an inspiring multimedia resource to introduce students to a trailblazing mountaineer, scholar, and suffragist who defied gender norms in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The site includes a short documentary film, timeline, photographs, and primary sources that showcase Peck's record-breaking climbs, advocacy for women's rights, and dedication to education. This resource supports lessons on women's history, perseverance, and societal change, while encouraging critical thinking about gender roles and historical barriers.
tag(s): women (175), womenchangemaker (70), womens suffrage (64)
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After watching the short video about Annie Smith Peck, students can create a trading card featuring her portrait, achievements, quotes, and interesting facts. This can be done on paper or digitally using a tool like Trading Card Creator reviewed here. Using a world map or digital map tool like Google My Maps reviewed here, have students locate the Andes Mountains and chart Annie Smith Peck's climbing route. Include facts about the elevation, geography, and physical challenges she faced during her expeditions. In pairs or small groups, students can research another female explorer or barrier-breaking woman from history. They then can create a short video, slideshow, or poster presentation using Google Slides reviewed here or Canva Edu reviewed here comparing her story to Annie Smith Peck's and presenting it to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 (175), womenchangemaker (70), 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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