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Explore Hour of AI Activities - CSforALL
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), coding (90)
In the Classroom
Have students explore how computers recognize objects by sorting pictures into groups, then compare their choices to an AI model's results. Discuss how AI "learns" from examples and what happens when data is biased or incomplete. Challenge students to imagine an AI system that could solve a real-world problem in their community, such as recycling or accessibility. They can create posters or short videos using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here to pitch their ideas, emphasizing creativity and ethical use. Show one of the Hour of AI introduction videos, then have students brainstorm where AI appears in their daily lives, such as music recommendations, navigation apps, or digital assistants, and present their findings with examples.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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The Good Project Resource Center - Harvard Graduate School of Education
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): thinking skills (57)
In the Classroom
Present a short ethical or classroom-based dilemma (for example, including others during group work). Have students move to the corners of the room labeled with different choices and briefly explain why they chose that response. After reading a story, have students create a collage on paper or using Photo Collage, reviewed here that highlights a character's values and choices. They then compare whether the character's actions were responsible or harmful. In small groups, students can act out both sides of a conflict or dilemma from a book. They focus on empathy by discussing how each person feels and why they feel that way.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Use, Understand & Engage: A Digital Media Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools - MediaSmarts
Grades
K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (141), digital citizenship (86), digital literacy (23), media literacy (105)
In the Classroom
Students can analyze online news articles, images, or social media posts and determine if they are real or fake. In groups, students can brainstorm responsible online behaviors and create a classroom "Digital Citizenship Agreement." Show students different online ads, influencer sponsorships, or product placements and have them analyze how advertising techniques, persuasive language, and media bias influence consumer behavior. Students can create a PSA podcast using Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Anchor) reviewed here or video using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here on topics like online safety, media bias, misinformation, or ethical social media use.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Simulation Games- Math Games - Coolmath.com
Grades
4 to 10tag(s): game based learning (218), logic (152), problem solving (240), simulations (40)
In the Classroom
Have your students select a simulation game and compete to develop the best strategy. After playing, they can write a reflection explaining their approach, challenges faced, and adjustments they made to improve their performance. Use business or city-building simulation games to teach budgeting and resource allocation. Students can track their decisions and explain how they manage money, supplies, or time effectively. They can compare different strategies and discuss real-world applications. After playing a few simulation games, students can brainstorm and design their own simulation concept. They can create rules, objectives, and potential challenges. Have students play a simulation game and keep a journal documenting their choices, the outcomes, and any patterns they notice. At the end of the activity, they can analyze their decision-making process and propose improvements, reinforcing logical reasoning. They can work on a digital journal using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Video and Animation Production jobs Collection - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12tag(s): animation (57)
In the Classroom
Students can use Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to put together a short production. Students can use Scratch reviewed here to animate objects or characters. Finally, students can try out the different roles of video and animation production and post pros and cons using Padlet reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tourism collection - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12tag(s): careers (196)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to be a tour guide on a specific piece of land/area. Finally, students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a tourism guide to the land/area that they are studying in social studies.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Education and Teaching Careers collection - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12tag(s): careers (196)
In the Classroom
Students can use Timeline (from ReadWriteThink), reviewed here to highlight significant events in education. Students can use Figjam, reviewed here to compare and contrast education worldwide. Finally, students can host a Q&A with teachers. Record the Q&A using Adobe Podcast, reviewed hereAdd your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Media and Video Game jobs collection - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can use Scratch reviewed here to create a video game. Finally, students can use the video editing tips and tricks while producing their video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What's So Cool About Manufacturing Lesson Collection - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
3 to 5tag(s): STEM (328)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to post and journal their experiences with each of the activities. Finally, students can use Padlet reviewed here to share their favorite lesson and why.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mechanics - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12tag(s): careers (196), engineering (135)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use WordClouds reviewed here to generate words associated with mechanics. Finally, students can compare and contrast two types of mechanics using Google Drawings reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Play-Doh Science - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
3 to 5tag(s): creativity (79)
In the Classroom
Students can create things with their Play-Doh. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions or challenges in their creation of the play-dough. Finally, students can share their step-by-step process using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Green Science Lesson Plan - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
3 to 5tag(s): careers (196), sustainability (54)
In the Classroom
Students can detail their tests and product by writing a digital story using Book Creator reviewed here. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post their finished product. Students can use Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to create a sales pitch about their eco-friendly product.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Engineering a Better Airplane Lesson Plan - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
3 to 5tag(s): aeronautics (11), engineering (135)
In the Classroom
Students can use ClipChamp reviewed here to record their testing data of the airplane's flight. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to share their challenges and questions. Finally, students can have a contest in which they fly all their airplanes to see which one goes the furthest.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Engineering Building Activity: Lesson Plan - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
3 to 5tag(s): architecture (79), engineering (135)
In the Classroom
Students can extend the lesson using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to share their creation and how they created it. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to share challenges and questions that they had. Finally, students can host an art show with all the housing structures that were designed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Design Your Ideal Study Space - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 5tag(s): architecture (79), careers (196)
In the Classroom
Students can extend the lesson by using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to share their final design and how they created it. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to share challenges and questions that they had. Finally, students can host an art show with the study spaces that were designed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bottle Cap Art Activity - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 5In the Classroom
Students can extend the lesson using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to share their creation and how they created it. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to share challenges and questions that they had. Finally, students can host an art show with all the bottle cap art.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Communications in Manufacturing - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 5tag(s): careers (196), communication (113)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use Lino reviewed here to post their images, comments, and questions. Finally, students can use Canva Storyboard Templates,reviewed here to create their 3 panels for activity #2 in the lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Manufacturing - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): careers (196)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use Dotstorming reviewed here after engaging in any of the lessons on "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" and voting on their favorite toy, game, or food product. Finally, students can use Canva Edu's Dream Lab, reviewed here to create a product to manufacture.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Engineering - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12tag(s): careers (196), engineering (135)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the "Communicate the Solution" lesson and use Podbean reviewed here to make a podcast on the topic. Students can watch different types of engineering to compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Finally, students can participate in STEM (STEAM) lessons demonstrating the engineering process.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Electrician Collection - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 12tag(s): careers (196), electricity (60), STEM (328)
In the Classroom
Provide students basic materials like batteries, small light bulbs, wires, and switches. Challenge them to build a simple working circuit that lights a bulb. Students can watch different electrician videos to compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Students can have a virtual question-and-answer session with an electrician. Record the interview using Adobe Podcast reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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