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Girls' Globe - Girls' Globe
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9 to 12
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Girls' Globe amplifies female changemakers and organizations that advance gender equality, human rights, social justice, and sustainability. The site shares stories, opinions, news,...more
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Girls' Globe amplifies female changemakers and organizations that advance gender equality, human rights, social justice, and sustainability. The site shares stories, opinions, news, and research on current global issues ranging from digital media to sports. In addition, Girls' Globe offers three podcasts: Hey Changemaker!, The Power of Stories, and Rising Minds.
tag(s): climate change (116), media literacy (140), mental health (65), podcasts (189), poetry (196), politics (120), racism (85), sexuality (16), STEM (389), women (198), womenchangemaker (95)
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Note that this site includes articles on sex and relationships; vet all information for appropriateness before sharing it with students. Share stories with students when studying current events to help students understand the personal context of the events through individual stories. For example, if students are learning about the war in Ukraine, search for articles about women changemakers in Ukraine. Because this site is admittedly feminist-focused, choose an article to investigate perspectives and points of view in the media. Use thinking routines that develop perspective and global understanding from Project Zero's Thinking Routines Toolbox, reviewed here, to help students explore different perspectives on a topic.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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DiscoverE Engineering Activities - DiscoverE
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K to 12
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Turn everyday materials into engineering opportunities with DiscoverE's collection of free STEM activities. Search by keyword or filter by activity type, time, grade, topic, and engineering...more
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Turn everyday materials into engineering opportunities with DiscoverE's collection of free STEM activities. Search by keyword or filter by activity type, time, grade, topic, and engineering discipline. Challenges include building a paper bridge, designing an aqueduct, and creating a chain-reaction machine. Activity pages may include materials, directions, leader notes, student instructions, and connections to engineering careers. Some challenges also feature demonstration videos. If your district blocks YouTube, the video(s) may not be viewable.
tag(s): critical thinking (194), engineering (139), problem solving (286), STEM (389)
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Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to take notes as they are doing the activity. Have students use Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here to create step by step instructions. Students can use Microsoft PowerPoint Online, reviewed here to share their final product.
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STEM Lesson Plans for K-12 Teachers - Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
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K to 12
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Looking for a ready-to-use STEM lesson? Explore hundreds of free ORISE activities, covering topics from elementary science and math to high school engineering, chemistry, and artificial...more
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Looking for a ready-to-use STEM lesson? Explore hundreds of free ORISE activities, covering topics from elementary science and math to high school engineering, chemistry, and artificial intelligence. Browse the lesson listings by title, grade, subject, and description, or visit the lesson plan library to search the collection. Most lessons are downloadable PDFs, and some include additional materials such as presentations or activity files. The page also offers review games and The Harnessed Atom, a collection of nuclear energy lessons with student and teacher editions.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (361), creativity (95), engineering (139), preK (354), problem solving (286), STEM (389)
In the Classroom
As students are learning about "Is Oobleck a solid or a liquid?", students can use Google Forms, reviewed here to make their prediction. Students can use ScreenPal, reviewed here to record their ping-pong ball in the Floating Ping Pong Ball activity. After students complete their Ozobot Meets 3-D Printing (Art Challenge) lesson, have a gallery walk.
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FIRST Free STEM Activities - FIRST
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K to 12
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Bring hands-on engineering challenges into your classroom with FIRST's collection of free STEM activities for learners from pre-kindergarten through high school. The activities are...more
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Bring hands-on engineering challenges into your classroom with FIRST's collection of free STEM activities for learners from pre-kindergarten through high school. The activities are organized by grade range and include teacher and student guides. Each challenge focuses on a specific skill or topic and guides students through the engineering design process. Use lessons independently or combine them into a longer series. The collection also includes activities focused on FIRST Core Values and social-emotional learning, plus STEM activity cards featuring familiar building materials. Some activities introduce coding, programming, and computer-aided design.
tag(s): coding (111), collaboration (146), creativity (95), critical thinking (194), engineering (139), preK (354), problem solving (286), social and emotional learning (235), STEM (389)
In the Classroom
Guide students through the activities on the site. Have students use Canva for Education, reviewed here to create blueprints for their designs. Ask students to keep an individual engineering journal with labeled drawings, test results, and reflections about what they would change.
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Aerodynamics of Baseball - NASA Glen Research Center
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6 to 12
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NASA designed Aerodynamics of Baseball for baseball fans. The site includes simulations that show how airplane and rocket aerodynamics apply to baseball equations. The Physics of Baseball...more
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NASA designed Aerodynamics of Baseball for baseball fans. The site includes simulations that show how airplane and rocket aerodynamics apply to baseball equations. The Physics of Baseball explains the forces on a baseball, fly ball results, curveball trajectory, and more. Simulations include: Curve Ball, Curve Ball Expert, Hit Modeler, Hit Modeler Weather, and Flight Calculator.
tag(s): baseball (36), forces (54), newton (25), simulations (48)
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Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to take notes as they are playing their games. Have students create their own game using Genially, reviewed here. Assign students to use Scratch, reviewed here to code their own baseball game as an extension activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Baseball STEM Activities: Hands-On Learning at the Ballpark - I'm The Chef Too!
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3 to 8
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Baseball STEM Activities: Hands-On Learning at the Ballpark is an article that teaches fundamental baseball skills. The article covers concepts such as the Physics of the Pitch, the...more
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Baseball STEM Activities: Hands-On Learning at the Ballpark is an article that teaches fundamental baseball skills. The article covers concepts such as the Physics of the Pitch, the Language of the Diamond, and Engineering the Perfect Game. The activities include a list of materials and simple directions.
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tag(s): baseball (36), data (215), forces (54), motion (60), newton (25), statistics (127), STEM (389)
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Students can use Google Slides, reviewed here to share their lesson with others. Assign students to record a podcast explaining their activity using Spotify for Podcasters, reviewed here. Have students use Stormboard, reviewed here for notetaking during the activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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STEM Education: Baseball - Washington Nationals' Grand Slam Schools
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1 to 6
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Love baseball? Check out these baseball-themed STEM lessons for grades 1-6. The site includes STEM lessons such as Science of Groundskeeping, Sports Vision, Calculating Your Field Percentage,...more
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Love baseball? Check out these baseball-themed STEM lessons for grades 1-6. The site includes STEM lessons such as Science of Groundskeeping, Sports Vision, Calculating Your Field Percentage, and Measuring Your Strike Zone. Each lesson is available as a downloadable PDF and includes a video tutorial.
tag(s): baseball (36), forces (54), friction (14), motion (60), percent (59), STEM (389)
In the Classroom
Have students participate in the lessons that are posted on the site. Students can use MyLens, reviewed here to create interactive charts after collecting data and calculating their field percentage. Assign students to use Google Keep, reviewed here to keep track of data.
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LabXchange - The President and Fellows of Harvard College
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6 to 12
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LabXchange is a free online science platform designed for middle school, high school, and undergraduate students that delivers interactive digital lab simulations, articles, and learning...more
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LabXchange is a free online science platform designed for middle school, high school, and undergraduate students that delivers interactive digital lab simulations, articles, and learning pathways. The site provides access to thousands of open-source educational resources contributed by universities, research institutions, and museums, allowing students to explore complex scientific concepts through virtual experimentation and multimedia content. You navigate through a vast library of modular content items, combining digital text, video clips, and realistic laboratory simulations to build customized learning experiences or complete structured pathways aligned with standard science curricula.
tag(s): multimedia (70), OER (54), Research (94), simulations (48)
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For a biology or chemistry lesson, you can use the interactive lab simulations to let students safely test hypotheses and manipulate variables before conducting physical experiments, supporting active engagement and foundational understanding. Students can then record their observations and design digital diagrams of cellular processes using MindMup, reviewed here, which replaces traditional paper maps with collaborative, media-rich visual organizers that modify the standard lab report task. To extend learning and promote critical thinking, students can record audio reflections summarizing their experimental findings and conclusions using Vocaroo, reviewed here, redefining traditional assessments by turning standard written summaries into shareable digital audio logs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Science and Math of the Summer Olympics - Pacific Science Center
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K to 8
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Use the excitement of the Olympics to explore the STEM concepts hiding behind athletic performance with this collection of explanations and hands-on activities from Pacific Science...more
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Use the excitement of the Olympics to explore the STEM concepts hiding behind athletic performance with this collection of explanations and hands-on activities from Pacific Science Center. The resource introduces biomechanics, force, momentum, nutrition, physiology, scoring, statistics, geometry, and trajectories, then provides age-appropriate activities for preschool, elementary, and middle school learners. Younger students can count and measure sporting events, engineer paper javelins, and make dough medals. Elementary students can try math relays, measure reaction time, and build a model lung, while middle school students investigate probability and design playground sports equipment using physics and geometry. Several linked activities provide additional instructions and background information. If your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to view the videos.
tag(s): forces (54), gravity (55), measurement (123), nutrition (140), olympics (65), preK (354), probability (134), statistics (127), STEM (389)
In the Classroom
Students can run a classroom math relay modeled after the article, solve an age-appropriate problem at each station before moving to the next leg, then discuss whether accuracy or speed had a greater effect on their team's performance. Have younger students engineer paper javelins using the activity described in the article, measure each throw, revise one feature of their designs, and use the new measurements as evidence to explain whether the redesign improved performance. Invite students to finish an Olympics STEM unit by creating a short review assessment with Google Forms, reviewed here, using questions about biomechanics, measurement, probability, forces, geometry, or human physiology.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Summer Olympic Games Science - Home Science Tools
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5 to 10
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Connect Olympic sports with physics through two hands-on investigations from Home Science Tools. The first activity uses a spinning office chair and equal weights to model conservation...more
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Connect Olympic sports with physics through two hands-on investigations from Home Science Tools. The first activity uses a spinning office chair and equal weights to model conservation of angular momentum, helping students understand why divers, gymnasts, and ice skaters spin faster when they pull their arms and legs closer to their bodies. The second investigation measures reaction time by having a partner catch a falling meter stick, then using a provided reaction-time table or formula to interpret results. Both activities include materials, step-by-step directions, science explanations, and extension questions that encourage students to test variables and connect results to sports and everyday situations. The page also links to additional sports-science resources.
tag(s): gravity (55), olympics (65), sports (107), STEM (389)
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Have students complete the reaction-time investigation in pairs, record at least three trials, and compare their average response times to see whether repeated practice improves them. Have small groups alter one variable in the reaction-time experiment, such as age, practice, or completing another task while catching, then graph their results with Infographic Presentation Templates, reviewed here and write a claim supported by evidence. Ask students to research an Olympic sport that involves rotation and create a labeled explanation with Google Drawings, reviewed here, showing the rotational axis, body position, and how angular momentum affects movement.
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5 Winter Sports STEM Ideas For Elementary - Simply STEAM by Sarah Barnett
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2 to 5
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Bring winter sports into the classroom with five hands-on STEM investigations focused on force and motion. This Simply STEAM resource introduces speed skating through center of gravity,...more
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Bring winter sports into the classroom with five hands-on STEM investigations focused on force and motion. This Simply STEAM resource introduces speed skating through center of gravity, bobsledding through drag and air resistance, alpine skiing through balanced and unbalanced forces, curling through friction, and hockey through angles and deflection. Each activity pairs an approachable science concept with experimentation, building, testing, and redesign using common materials. The associated Winter Sports STEM pack includes 5E lesson plans, student-friendly reading passages, comprehension questions with answer keys, STEM challenges, recording and reflection pages, teacher tips, and materials lists.
tag(s): angles (51), forces (54), friction (14), gravity (55), motion (60), olympics (65), problem solving (286), sports (107), STEM (389)
In the Classroom
Have students build the speed-skater model described in the resource, test how changes in height or body position affect balance, and then ask pairs to explain how the center of gravity affected their results. Invite pairs to choose two winter sports challenges and compare the forces involved using Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here, to create a science comparison students can use during whole-class discussion. Have students investigate friction by testing marbles on several classroom surfaces before designing a curling broom, then invite groups to compare which surface and broom designs helped their "stone" travel farthest and most accurately.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BON in a Box - GEO BON
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9 to 12
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Explore how scientists collect, analyze, and report biodiversity data with BON in a Box, an open platform for developing and supporting Biodiversity Observation Networks. Users can...more
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Explore how scientists collect, analyze, and report biodiversity data with BON in a Box, an open platform for developing and supporting Biodiversity Observation Networks. Users can search a large catalog of observation-design, data-collection, management, analysis, and reporting tools, investigate registered monitoring projects, and work with pipelines that transform local or global data into Essential Biodiversity Variables and biodiversity indicators. Featured topics include genetic diversity, threatened species, habitat change, protected-area connections, species distribution, biodiversity intactness, and phenology. The visual pipeline editor can run existing components without coding, although advanced work may involve R, Python, Julia, data preparation, GitHub, or installation on a local computer or server. This resource is designed primarily for researchers, conservation practitioners, policymakers, and advanced learners, not as a ready-made K-12 curriculum. Several pages include YouTube tutorials. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): biodiversity (45), citizen science (45), conservation (110), data (215), ecosystems (117), habitats (113)
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Have students design a schoolyard biodiversity investigation by identifying a research question, target organisms, sampling locations, collection methods, and possible sources of bias, then sketch their proposed sampling map on paper before comparing it with the platform's monitoring concepts. Have students search the projects portal for biodiversity-monitoring efforts in different regions, then plot selected locations and summarize the species, ecosystems, and sampling methods in Google My Maps, reviewed here. Ask pairs to select two monitoring projects and compare their geographic scale, biological groups, data-collection methods, and conservation goals using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by Read Write Think, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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CyberKinder Quests - CyberKinder
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3 to 6
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Turn digital citizenship and technology skills into short, game-like challenges with CyberKinder Quests. Children choose interactive adventures led by CyberKinder characters and work...more
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Turn digital citizenship and technology skills into short, game-like challenges with CyberKinder Quests. Children choose interactive adventures led by CyberKinder characters and work through levels and modules covering coding and problem-solving, privacy and online safety, digital citizenship, artificial intelligence, and technology literacy. Current quests include Pixi's Star Chase for block-based coding, Max's Hack Attack for passwords, privacy, scams, and online safety, Luna's Chat Lab for cyberbullying and online communication, Wizzy's Reality Cauldron for evaluating online and AI-generated information, Glitch in the Machine for understanding how internet technology works, and Tube Trouble for safer video-app use. Activities emphasize making choices and practicing skills rather than simply reading information. The free version includes every quest and lesson, but limits play through a daily "spark" allowance.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (361), bullying (56), coding (111), cyberbullying (52), internet safety (117), media literacy (140), problem solving (286)
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Ask students to work individually through Luna's Chat Lab and keep a response journal about how tone, exclusion, insults, threats, and pressure can change an online conversation. Follow with a class discussion about when students should seek help from a trusted adult. Have students explore Glitch in the Machine and then collaboratively construct a physical model showing how a message moves from a device through the internet to a server and its destination. Assign students roles representing different parts of the process and have them demonstrate what happens when one connection fails. CyberKinder. Have students explore Wizzy's Reality Cauldron, then conduct a fact-checking challenge using several teacher-selected online claims. Ask students to record what evidence made each claim trustworthy, questionable, or needing further verification.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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DaVinci Resolve - Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.
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9 to 12
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Turn raw footage into polished videos, films, presentations, and other media projects with DaVinci Resolve, a professional-grade editing program from Blackmagic Design. The software...more
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Turn raw footage into polished videos, films, presentations, and other media projects with DaVinci Resolve, a professional-grade editing program from Blackmagic Design. The software combines video editing, color correction, visual effects and motion graphics, audio post-production, media management, and photo editing in one application. Separate workspaces help users move among editing, effects, color, audio, and final output tasks, while multi-user project libraries support real-time local and remote collaboration. The free version supports virtually all 8-bit video formats at up to 60 fps and Ultra HD 3840 A-- 2160, along with multi-user collaboration and HDR grading. Some advanced tools are limited to DaVinci Resolve Studio, including additional Resolve FX, AI-powered features, text-based editing, Magic Mask, advanced noise reduction, 10-bit video up to 120 fps, and resolutions beyond 4K. The software is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
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tag(s): creating media (19), digital storytelling (178), editing (98), media literacy (140)
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Students can create videos using Blackmagic and explore the site's various free features. Have students work in pairs to storyboard a public-service announcement or book trailer on Padlet, reviewed here, then use the storyboard as a production guide while assembling and revising the final video in DaVinci Resolve. Ask students to document the editing process with ScreenPal, reviewed here, which is great for showing project progress, and create a short reflection explaining one editing, sound, or color choice they changed after peer feedback.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Which Face is Real - Jevin West and Carl Bergstrom
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4 to 12
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Identifying AI-generated images vs real images is difficult. Which Face is Real helps you practice distinguishing between image types by showing two images and asking you to choose...more
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Identifying AI-generated images vs real images is difficult. Which Face is Real helps you practice distinguishing between image types by showing two images and asking you to choose the real one. The site is that simple: choose the real image. After you choose an image, the site tells you whether you are correct and then offers a link to play again. Visit other links on the site that explain the methods the authors use to select images, and another link to learn what to look for when identifying AI-generated images. Which Face is Real uses Creative Commons and public domain images along with AI-generated images from ThisPersonDoesNotExist.com.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (361), digital literacy (42), images (276), media literacy (140)
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Because this activity is so simple, it is perfect for quick media and digital literacy lessons anytime. Share images on your whiteboard and have students choose the real image. Make your polling more engaging by using Mentimeter, reviewed here to gather responses. This site does not define the features of AI-generated images on the activity page, which opens up many opportunities to encourage class discussions about how students make their choices. As you and your students engage with this site, consider making a list or poster of features to look for when viewing images online. Use Genially, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here to create posters to share in your classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Google Gemini - Google
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K to 12
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Google Gemini is a multipurpose AI chat tool that lets you text, code, and create images, audio, and video. The chatbot assistant includes many options to support users' needs, such...more
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Google Gemini is a multipurpose AI chat tool that lets you text, code, and create images, audio, and video. The chatbot assistant includes many options to support users' needs, such as uploading files from your device and Google Drive, photos, avatars, and Gemini Notebooks (formerly NotebookLM), reviewed here. Use the plus sign in the message box to stipulate the output; for example, choose create image, create music, or Canvas (code, write, or make slides). Gemini also integrates Google Gems, customizable apps for repetitive tasks. Choose the three dots at the end of any chat response to listen to the response, export to Google Docs, or start a draft in Gmail.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (361), chat (41), Google (22), search strategies (19)
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Use Gemini to support your personal and professional needs while saving time. View the archived session of OK2Ask: Google Gems Basics: Personalized, Interactive, and Safe AI Learning Experiences, reviewed here, to learn more about Gems or OK2Ask: AI Templates That Work: Quick & Easy Prompting Solutions, reviewed here, to understand how to create effective prompts to achieve the best results when using AI generation tools.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Filmora - Wondershare Technology
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6 to 12
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Filmora is an editing tool for beginners that gives you access to instant mode, preset templates, and auto beat sync, so you can make videos in a few easy steps. ...more
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Filmora is an editing tool for beginners that gives you access to instant mode, preset templates, and auto beat sync, so you can make videos in a few easy steps. Filmora also has a green screen, keyframe, and other features. The free version allows you to cut, trim, add transitions, use effects, and export videos. Additionally, AI tools allow you to try AI text-to-speech, auto-reframe, and background noise removal. Filmora needs to be downloaded onto your computer.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (361), creating media (19), digital storytelling (178), multimedia (70)
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Have students create videos using Filmora and explore the site's free features. Students can use Stormboard, reviewed here to share tricks and tips on how to use Filmora. Invite groups to create opposing video arguments about a debatable topic, screen the videos for the class, and use Mentimeter, reviewed here, to collect audience responses before students evaluate the strength of each argument.Edge Features:
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Detective Crafts for Kids: Top Ideas for Junior Sleuths - I'm a Chef Too!
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K to 6
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Who doesn't love a mystery to solve? Did you know that teaching children to be detectives instills observation skills and critical thinking, and can enhance fine motor skills? I'm the...more
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Who doesn't love a mystery to solve? Did you know that teaching children to be detectives instills observation skills and critical thinking, and can enhance fine motor skills? I'm the Chef Too features DIY Detective Gear, how to make invisible ink, how to create fingerprints and footprints, and how to create codes and ciphers. It also gives what to do each day to "solve" the case.
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tag(s): critical thinking (194), logic (174), mysteries (30), problem solving (286), STEM (389)
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Have students create detective field notebooks with sections for suspects, clues, observations, and witness statements, then use them throughout a teacher-created classroom mystery. As students are solving cases, they can use Stormboard, reviewed here to post notes, questions, or comments. Students can use digital tools like Genially, reviewed here to create a digital case to be solved.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NPTEL - NPTEL
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11 to 12
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Looking for university-level material to extend an advanced high school course or deepen a teacher's own content knowledge? NPTEL offers an extensive collection of online courses developed...more
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Looking for university-level material to extend an advanced high school course or deepen a teacher's own content knowledge? NPTEL offers an extensive collection of online courses developed and taught by faculty from IITs, IISc, and other participating institutions. Browse courses across approximately 22 disciplines, including engineering, computer science, mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, management, and humanities. Individual course pages may include an overview, instructor information, syllabus, lecture sequence, downloadable materials, and other course resources, with many courses organized into multiple modules or weeks. Video lectures are central to the collection, and NPTEL course pages embed or link to YouTube-hosted videos. If your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to view the videos. Because much of the content is designed for college and professional learners, teachers should preview individual courses carefully for prerequisite knowledge and select portions appropriate for secondary students.
tag(s): advanced placement (25), enrichment (21), STEM (389)
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Invite teachers to use NPTEL courses for their own content-area professional learning, selecting lectures that strengthen background knowledge before teaching an advanced unit and recording practical connections they can adapt for their students. Have students use an engineering or technology course as a starting point for inquiry, identify a real-world problem related to the topic, research possible solutions, and present a claim supported by course concepts and outside evidence. Ask students to complete a teacher-selected video or module independently, then use Google Forms, reviewed here, for a short retrieval practice activity that checks vocabulary, concepts, applications, and misconceptions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Canva Code lets you create interactive designs and elements without needing to know how to code. This article shares ideas on how to build both interactive experiences, such as learning...more
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Canva Code lets you create interactive designs and elements without needing to know how to code. This article shares ideas on how to build both interactive experiences, such as learning games and portfolios, and interactive elements, such as quizzes, calculators, and charts. Learn how to create with Canva Code by following the step-by-step instructions or by watching the included YouTube video tutorials. Additional links provide information on how to edit designs and elements, access restrictions, and how to integrate ChatGPT with Canva to create designs and search for content.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (361), coding (111), game making (58), interactive stories (23)
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Use Canva Code to create personalized learning activities for your classroom after creating your free account on Canva for Education, reviewed here. Canva for Education accounts offer educators access to many pro features available in Canva. Quickly create and share gamified review activities, countdown timers, escape rooms, and much more by simply entering a prompt that describes what you are building. Learn more about how to use Canva Code at AI-Powered Interactive Activity Creation with Canva Code.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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