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Teaching About Nelson Mandela, Apartheid and the Struggle for Freedom - Boston University African Studies Center
Grades
K to 12tag(s): charactered (86), Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
In the Classroom
Working in groups, students can create posters, public service announcements, videos, or social media-style graphics with Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here that promote equality, respect, and human rights. Older students can analyze speeches, photographs, interviews, or historical documents referenced in the guide. Students should identify the author's perspective, purpose, and message and discuss how primary sources help us understand history. Facilitate a classroom discussion or Socratic Seminar on questions such as What is justice? How can one person influence change? Why is it important to stand up against unfair treatment? Encourage students to support their ideas with evidence from the resources.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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What Can I Do?- Nelson Mandela Day - Nelson Mandela Foundation
Grades
K to 12tag(s): africa (162), charactered (86), Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
In the Classroom
Nelson Mandela Day encourages people to dedicate 67 minutes of service to others. Have students brainstorm needs within the school or community and complete a 67-minute service project, such as writing thank-you notes, organizing supplies, cleaning a shared space, or creating care packages. After learning about Nelson Mandela, have students reflect on qualities such as perseverance, leadership, equality, and compassion. Students can create a personal pledge describing one way they will make a positive difference in their community. Have students research Nelson Mandela and another historical or contemporary leader who has worked to improve society. Using a Venn diagram, infographic, or presentation made with Canva Edu, reviewed here, students can compare the individuals' goals, actions, and impact on their communities and the world.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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We Are America - We Are America Project
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): communities (40), critical thinking (179), diversity (55), identity (39), immigration (85), narrative (16), perspective (30), stories and storytelling (75)
In the Classroom
Have students read a few student stories from the site and then participate in small-group discussions about shared experiences, differences, and what makes people feel included in a community. Students can write their own "We Are America"-style stories about their backgrounds, family traditions, or meaningful life experiences, connecting personal identity to broader social themes. Create a bulletin board or digital display using Padlet, reviewed here where students post quotes, drawings, or summaries that represent what "We Are America" means to them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nelson Mandela: 33 Years of Freedom - Google Arts and Culture
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): africa (162), charactered (86), civil rights (217), Nelson Mandela (29)
In the Classroom
Have students read excerpts from Mandela's letters and write a journal entry or letter from Mandela's perspective. Have students use Mind Map Generator, reviewed here to showcase ways to honor Nelson Mandela today. Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to note noticing and wondering from Madela's letters and diary entries.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Remembering Nelson Mandela - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12tag(s): africa (162), black history (130), charactered (86), Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
In the Classroom
Before starting the lesson, students can generate one word that comes to mind when they hear the name Nelson Mandela and post their one word using Mentimeter, reviewed here. Students can use Cartoon Comic Maker, reviewed here to create a comic timeline about Mandela's life. Students can create a magazine cover highlighting Mandela's impact on the world using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Perseverance Strategies for Kids and Teens - Pathway 2 Success
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): classroom management (135), social and emotional learning (195)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to track their goal. Students can create a Check in with Yourself using Google Forms, reviewed here. Students can create a comic using Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here to teach one of the techniques.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lesson Plan: Perseverance - Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): social and emotional learning (195), thinking skills (116)
In the Classroom
Students can use the graphic organizers that are provided with the lesson. Students can use ScreenPal, reviewed here to share how they show perseverance in their daily lives. Students can use the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here to compare and contrast how each Holocaust survivor showcases perseverance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Listening and empathy - British Council
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8 to 12tag(s): critical thinking (179), diversity (55), empathy (67), listening (117), social and emotional learning (195), thinking skills (116)
In the Classroom
Students can engage with the lessons featured on the site. Students can share ways on Stormboard, reviewed here as to how they manage stress. Students can create a visual using Timeline Infographic Templates by Canva, reviewed here to show the steps that they take to manage emotions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Empathy - Character Counts!
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K to 12tag(s): empathy (67), listening (117), social and emotional learning (195), thinking skills (116)
In the Classroom
Students can use Aha Slides, reviewed here to create a word cloud with words they associate with empathy. Students can create comics illustrating empathy with Witty Comics, reviewed here. Students can create a podcast using Podbean, reviewed here to share ways that showcase empathy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kindness in the Classroom: High School Curriculum - Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): empathy (67), problem solving (275), social and emotional learning (195)
In the Classroom
Have students participate in the lessons that are shared during the 16 week course. Students can create a digital journal by using Google Slides, reviewed here. Students can share their community service project via a school fair showcasing all the community service projects that students have created.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Power of Active Listening - StoryCorps
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6 to 12In the Classroom
Students can create using ScreenPal, reviewed here a short video of examples to show active listening. Students can create a comic using Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here about active listening. Students can create an image with words to showcase active listening using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Effective Listening Builds Empathy - TED Conferences
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5 to 12In the Classroom
Students can create an infographic using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here to represent her definition of "ear." Students can compare and contrast using the 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here active and passive listening. Students can create short videos showing active and passive listening by using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Brene Brown on Empathy - The RSA
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5 to 12This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
Students can compare and contrast empathy and sympathy using 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here. Students can share one way they show empathy using Stickies.io, reviewed here. Students can create short skits showing others being empathetic using ScreenPal, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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12 Games to Practice Self-Control - Pathway 2 Success
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): classroom management (135), emotions (71), game based learning (304), preK (322), social and emotional learning (195)
In the Classroom
Students can play the various games mentioned on the site. Students can share on Stormboard, reviewed here which was their favorite game to play. Students can compare and contrast the games using the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The 150 Best Podcasts to Enrich Your Mind - Open Culture, LLC
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6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): business (50), design (76), famous people (40), podcasts (163), sports (88)
In the Classroom
Choose a short podcast episode, such as 99 Percent Invisible or This American Life, and have students listen in groups, noting the main ideas, tone, and supporting details. Follow with a discussion on how the speaker uses storytelling to convey meaning. Provide a transcript (if available) and have students annotate key phrases, claims, and rhetorical techniques to reinforce listening comprehension and textual analysis. Pair podcasts with other media, for example, listen to a design-focused 99 Percent Invisible episode during a STEM or art project, and have students present how the podcast deepened their understanding of the topic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lasso - vFlyer Inc
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9 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): curation (25)
In the Classroom
Organize everything that you need into one place to share with your students. Share your landing pages filled with articles for students to research. Easily curate screenshots with links to information you want students to learn more about.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Habits of Mind Explorer - Habits of Mind Insitute
Grades
K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (179), preK (322), problem solving (275), social and emotional learning (195), thinking routines (35), thinking skills (116)
In the Classroom
Include this resource as part of a project-based learning unit by having students choose one habit to focus on as they work through a complex challenge. For a social studies project exploring historical figures, students can analyze which habits, like Taking Responsible Risks or Striving for Accuracy, were most critical to their subject's success. After conducting research, students can organize their insights and provide examples of these habits in action by creating a collaborative digital board with Lino, reviewed here. To take the reflection deeper, ask students to map out their own growth in that specific habit by creating a visual journey or mind map using MindMup, reviewed here shifting focus from just learning facts to understanding the mental behaviors that drive achievement, helping students become more self-aware and intentional learners.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind - edutopia
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K to 12tag(s): classroom management (135), problem solving (275), social and emotional learning (195)
In the Classroom
Students can share how they are implementing the Habits of the Mind by posting it on Lino, reviewed here. Students can create an infographic using MindMeister, reviewed here to explain one of the habits. Students can create a comic using ToonyTool, reviewed here explaining one of the Habits of the Mind.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Second Step - Second Step
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): empathy (67), listening (117), problem solving (275), social and emotional learning (195), thinking skills (116)
In the Classroom
Students can create their own Caption Compassion comics using ToonyTool, reviewed here. Students can create digital escape rooms using Online Escape Room Templates, reviewed here to teach about social emotional learning. Students can create their own "How-to Guide" for social emotional learning using Storyboard That, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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We Are Here - SmithsonianAPA
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4 to 12tag(s): artists (100), asia (138), authors (113), cultures (292), famous people (40), japan (62), japanese (53), multimedia (62), scientists (72)
In the Classroom
Have students illustrate an important moment in Asian American history, write a poem reflecting on identity and resilience, or ask them to research another cultural or historical movement that aligns with the themes in We Are Here (ex., the Civil Rights Movement, Indigenous history, or immigrant experiences). They can create a Venn diagram using Venn Diagram Creator reviewed here or infographic using Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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