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Kindness in the Classroom: High School Curriculum - Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
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9 to 12
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The Kindness in the Classroom High School Curriculum is a 16-week program that guides students in exploring respect, caring, integrity, inclusiveness, and courage, and encourages...more
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The Kindness in the Classroom High School Curriculum is a 16-week program that guides students in exploring respect, caring, integrity, inclusiveness, and courage, and encourages them to practice these values in authentic and purposeful ways. Students will develop and deploy a community service project that will build self-initiative, critical thinking, community networking skills, data collection and analysis, and mapping. In addition to individual lessons in PDF format, there is a Teacher's Guide, Introduction, and Course Syllabus.
tag(s): empathy (51), problem solving (270), social and emotional learning (166)
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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.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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The Power of Active Listening - StoryCorps
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6 to 12
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The Power of Active Listening is a lesson plan in which students learn to become active listeners by discussing an audio clip and engaging in activities that involve listening to ...more
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The Power of Active Listening is a lesson plan in which students learn to become active listeners by discussing an audio clip and engaging in activities that involve listening to others and having someone listen to them. The lesson is divided into Warm-Up and Activities. Activities include: listening to an audio clip, defining active listening, a science listening lab, and optional tips for active listening. Each activity is accompanied by a debrief with questions. Handouts can be downloaded as a PDF.
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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.
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Effective Listening Builds Empathy - TED Conferences
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5 to 12
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Effective Listening Builds Empathy is a 12.5-minute TED video by Su Yeon Lim. The video explains the difference between passive and active listening, the different listening needs,...more
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Effective Listening Builds Empathy is a 12.5-minute TED video by Su Yeon Lim. The video explains the difference between passive and active listening, the different listening needs, why active listening is essential, cultural differences, and steps to become a better listener (ear = e, means to evaluate; a = a, means to ask questions; and r = r, indicates the role).
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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 12
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Brene Brown's "Empathy" is a three-minute YouTube video that explains empathy and the difference between empathy and sympathy. It also describes the four qualities of empathy: perspective-taking,...more
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Brene Brown's "Empathy" is a three-minute YouTube video that explains empathy and the difference between empathy and sympathy. It also describes the four qualities of empathy: perspective-taking, avoiding judgment, recognizing and communicating others' emotions, and feeling with people.
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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
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K to 12
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12 Games to Practice Self-Control features games to help with self-control. The article begins by explaining both self-control and the role of games in teaching self-control. It then...more
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12 Games to Practice Self-Control features games to help with self-control. The article begins by explaining both self-control and the role of games in teaching self-control. It then provides a short blurb for each of the 12 games, with links to templates. The games include: Jenga, Self-Control Speedway, Blurt, Guard Duty, Freeze, Simon Says, Social Problem Solving Board Game, Wait Five, Role Play, Self-Control Task Cards, Orchestra, and Stoplight.
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tag(s): classroom management (125), emotions (63), game based learning (299), preK (318), social and emotional learning (166)
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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 12
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The Great Podcasts section of Open Culture offers teachers a curated list of more than 135 free podcast series covering topics such as art, design, music, history, philosophy, business,...more
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The Great Podcasts section of Open Culture offers teachers a curated list of more than 135 free podcast series covering topics such as art, design, music, history, philosophy, business, and culture. Popular titles include 99 Percent Invisible, The New Yorker Radio Hour, Freakonomics Radio, and This American Life. These podcasts are excellent tools for classroom listening, discussion prompts, or independent enrichment across multiple subjects and grade levels. Please note that some podcast episodes or companion materials are available on YouTube; if your district blocks YouTube, those episodes may not be accessible.
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tag(s): business (50), design (76), famous people (40), podcasts (155), sports (87)
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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 12
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Lasso is an all-in-one bookmark and screenshot manager tool. It also allows you to publish your landing page with your curated resources. In addition to online access, there is a ...more
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Lasso is an all-in-one bookmark and screenshot manager tool. It also allows you to publish your landing page with your curated resources. In addition to online access, there is a browser extension available for download. Once you have created your free account, you can save up to 1000 bookmarks and screenshots, organize up to 20 collections, share your collections via e-mail, share your links to screenshots, and finally, you can publish your collections.
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tag(s): curation (24)
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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
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K to 12
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Explore a collection of free resources designed to help students of all ages develop 16 essential thinking dispositions, such as persisting, managing impulsivity, and thinking flexibly....more
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Explore a collection of free resources designed to help students of all ages develop 16 essential thinking dispositions, such as persisting, managing impulsivity, and thinking flexibly. This site offers clear definitions and practical strategies for each habit, making it easy to weave social-emotional learning into any subject area. You can access a variety of free materials, including classroom posters, blog posts tailored for adolescents, and crowd-sourced assessment tools like rubrics and self-assessment checklists for grades PreK-12. The platform also features learning paths and instructional animations that introduce the habits through relatable scenarios.
tag(s): critical thinking (171), preK (318), problem solving (270), social and emotional learning (166), thinking routines (32), thinking skills (101)
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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.
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Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind - edutopia
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K to 12
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Edutopia's "Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind" provides a quick summary of Costa and Kallick's work on the 16 Habits of Mind. The article shares the 16 Habits of the ...more
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Edutopia's "Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind" provides a quick summary of Costa and Kallick's work on the 16 Habits of Mind. The article shares the 16 Habits of the Mind, along with a tip, strategy, and/or resource to begin implementation in the classroom.
tag(s): classroom management (125), problem solving (270), social and emotional learning (166)
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
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K to 12
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Second Step offers both a free and a paid SEL curriculum that covers empathy, emotion management, problem-solving, and relationship skills. On the free resources link for educators...more
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Second Step offers both a free and a paid SEL curriculum that covers empathy, emotion management, problem-solving, and relationship skills. On the free resources link for educators and families, there are multiple activities broken down by grade band: pre-K, K-5, 6-8, and families. Additional resources on the site include Captain Compassion Comics and child sexual abuse information with how-to guides for different age levels.
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tag(s): empathy (51), listening (105), problem solving (270), social and emotional learning (166), thinking skills (101)
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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 12
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This digital exhibit from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) is an interactive platform highlighting the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American...more
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This digital exhibit from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) is an interactive platform highlighting the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. The exhibit provides an immersive learning experience that fosters understanding and appreciation of AAPI experiences through multimedia storytelling, artwork, historical artifacts, and personal narratives. Educators can use this resource to engage students in discussions about identity, resilience, and cultural heritage while integrating primary sources and creative expressions into their lessons. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): artists (98), asia (136), authors (113), cultures (290), famous people (40), japan (62), japanese (53), multimedia (59), scientists (71)
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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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3 Fast, Free Lesson Plans to Fight Fake News - The Cool Cat Teacher
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2 to 12
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The Cool Cat Teacher features three fast, free lesson plans to fight fake news. The lesson ideas include Breaking News Bellringer, Viral Video News Story, and To Share or Not ...more
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The Cool Cat Teacher features three fast, free lesson plans to fight fake news. The lesson ideas include Breaking News Bellringer, Viral Video News Story, and To Share or Not to Share. Each lesson has an example as a reference.
tag(s): charactered (77), digital citizenship (104), digital literacy (31)
In the Classroom
Students can create a Breaking News Bellringer, Video News Story, and Share or Not to Share post by using Canva Edu, reviewed here. Students can create a public service announcement about fake news using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Padlet, reviewed here to share their ideas for fake news stories.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners - CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and W
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4 to 12
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CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners is a three-minute YouTube video. It features information on how to investigate websites and their owners....more
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CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners is a three-minute YouTube video. It features information on how to investigate websites and their owners. It shares tips and tricks to use, a website to find out the owners of websites, and other websites associated with them.
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tag(s): digital citizenship (104), digital literacy (31)
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Students can use the tips and tricks to evaluate websites. They can use Padlet, reviewed here to share the websites and evaluation. Students can use Adobe Podcast reviewed here to create public service announcements about the dangers of fake websites. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast websites.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Charm Words - Charm Words
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K to 12
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Charm Words is a daily affirmations podcast for children of diverse backgrounds that inspires and brings self-worth at the start and end of the day. Help your students deal with ...more
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Charm Words is a daily affirmations podcast for children of diverse backgrounds that inspires and brings self-worth at the start and end of the day. Help your students deal with feelings of emotional distress while learning new self-care abilities. Episodes include I Have Endless Strength, I Can Say 'No' to Protect Myself, I Have Good Qualities, I Am Important, and more. On average, podcasts are two to five minutes in length. Access the episodes via iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
tag(s): charactered (77), podcasts (155), social and emotional learning (166)
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Students can use Miro, reviewed here to post how their feelings/emotions have changed after listening to a podcast. Students can use WordClouds, reviewed here to create word clouds regarding feeling/emotion words. Finally, students can use Seesaw, reviewed here as a journal for daily reflection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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WorldReader - WorldReader
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K to 12
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WorldReader is a free website that contains digital books. The themes of the books include African Books in local languages, climate and environmental awareness, CreceLee Spanish collection,...more
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WorldReader is a free website that contains digital books. The themes of the books include African Books in local languages, climate and environmental awareness, CreceLee Spanish collection, DEI and social justice, gender equity, rapid response Ukrainian collection, social emotional learning, sports and health, STEM/STEAM, WorldReader originals, young changemaker collection, and more. Books can be translated into Spanish and Ukrainian. Some books have an activity before reading. The site allows you to search based on age range.
tag(s): book lists (160), cultures (290), digital reading (17)
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World Reader can be used in the classroom to allow students the opportunity to read books. Students can answer comprehension questions after reading the books. Finally, ask students to share what they learned about different cultures using lino, reviewed here and/or research more about the culture.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Shakespeare: Full Circle - NPR
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9 to 12
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Dive into Shakespeare with NPR's Shakespeare: Full Circle, a podcast that unpacks the timeless works through modern lenses. Perfect for educators looking to enliven their classroom...more
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Dive into Shakespeare with NPR's Shakespeare: Full Circle, a podcast that unpacks the timeless works through modern lenses. Perfect for educators looking to enliven their classroom discussions, this series explores themes, characters, and plots in a way that resonates with today's students. From the famous soliloquies to the nuances of Shakespeare's lesser-known plays, this podcast offers valuable insights and fresh perspectives for teaching classic literature.
tag(s): characterization (18), plot (15), shakespeare (98), themes (16)
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Break students into groups, assign podcast episodes, and have them discuss how modern themes from the episodes relate to their understanding of Shakespeare's works. Students could choose a character from the podcast episodes and debate their motives, actions, and relevance in today's society. Students could also rewrite and perform a famous Shakespeare scene, incorporating contemporary language and references from the podcast.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Safer Schools Through Proven Prevention Programs - Sandy Hook Promise
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K to 12
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Sandy Hook Promise offers proven, evidence-based programs like Start With Hello and Say Something that teach students to recognize warning signs of potential violence,...more
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Sandy Hook Promise offers proven, evidence-based programs like Start With Hello and Say Something that teach students to recognize warning signs of potential violence, reduce social isolation, and promote inclusivity. This is an excellent resource for teachers looking to create safer, more connected classrooms. These flexible, easy-to-implement resources empower educators and students to prevent violence and support mental health, fostering a culture of kindness and safety.
tag(s): mental health (59), school violence (9), social skills (23)
In the Classroom
Have your students make a Kindness Wall where they write messages of kindness or inclusive gestures they've made, promoting connection and empathy. Students can act out different ways to handle conflict or social isolation. Students can also explore scenarios in small groups, identifying potential warning signs of violence and discussing appropriate responses.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeachRock - Rock and Roll Forever Foundation
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K to 12
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth...more
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth explorations and guided activities. Use the search feature to find lessons and collections sorted by subject, music genre, type of activity, and topic. Subjects range from Civics to CTE to STEAM to Art/Design and many others. Each lesson begins with an essential question and includes procedures, student handouts, and videos.
tag(s): artists (98), cross cultural understanding (177), dance (42), empathy (51), jazz (17), musical instruments (60), social and emotional learning (166), sociology (24), STEM (354)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free lessons to find standards-based lessons and activities for many content areas. Encourage students to find additional examples of connections to history (or another subject) made with pop music and pop culture. Use Padlet, reviewed here to curate and share ideas and resources. Add your own resources to create interactive presentations using NearPod, reviewed here or Pear Deck, reviewed here. Include videos, animations, quizzes, and more as part of your presentation. Extend student learning by asking them to create podcasts using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to tell the story of how music and pop culture influenced different historical events.
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U-Report - UNICEF
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6 to 12
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Voices of Youth is UNICEF's digital community where young people can share opinions and discuss topics that are important to them. Students participate by submitting posts sharing their...more
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Voices of Youth is UNICEF's digital community where young people can share opinions and discuss topics that are important to them. Students participate by submitting posts sharing their views on environmental, health, and social issues. Because the site is all about supporting students as changemakers through storytelling, blogging, filming, and interviewing, it includes a resource section that shares tools to improve multimedia, communication, and advocacy skills.
tag(s): disabilities (37), environment (252), hiv/aids (16), inequalities (27), mental health (59), school violence (9), sustainability (54)
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This site is an excellent resource to bookmark and use throughout the year when discussing current events, specific countries or geographic areas, or for non-fiction reading. Find informational texts that matter to your students. Spark informational writing, as well. Allow students to browse the site to find interesting articles. Have students enhance their learning by creating magazine covers of information on this site using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here. Elevate learning by challenging students to create a newspaper article using articles on this site as a model using the Newspaper Clipping Generator, reviewed here. World language teachers will find this useful when viewing articles in French or Spanish to practice translation skills. If you have a blended learning classroom or are teaching remotely, you may want to try adding the reading to Fiskkit, reviewed here to annotate and analyze text and measure reading activity through sharing and commenting on texts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rosh Hoshanah - Rosenfeld Community of Practice
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K to 12
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Rosenfeld Community of Practices offers this resource site to teach students about Rosh Hoshanah and Yom Kippur. The site includes videos, songs, books, lesson plans, and much more....more
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Rosenfeld Community of Practices offers this resource site to teach students about Rosh Hoshanah and Yom Kippur. The site includes videos, songs, books, lesson plans, and much more. Each lesson plan includes teaching instructions, incorporating Jewish values, teaching materials, and extension activities. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (177), cultures (290), holidays (283), religions (121), rosh hashanah (12), yom kippur (14)
In the Classroom
Use book suggestions and videos from this site in lessons on Judaism, cross-cultural understanding, or holidays. Engage students in learning about Rosh Hashanah by asking students and family members to share their family's observations of Jewish holidays. Use AI tools such as MagicSchool, reviewed here to enhance learning. For example, use MagicSchool's conceptual understanding tool to generate ideas with classroom activities that help students understand this observance and how it ties to their current knowledge base or use the tool that shares common misconceptions about a topic and how to address them. Extend learning by asking students to share their understanding using Snorkl, reviewed here. Create a Snorkl topic board that asks students to share information about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, then Snorkl provides instant, personalized feedback to student responses.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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