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Primary Source Analysis Tool - Library for Congress
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6 to 12
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The Primary Source Analysis Tool is a graphic organizer for students. The graphic organizer includes three sections titled: Observe, Reflect, Question, Further Investigation, and Additional...more
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The Primary Source Analysis Tool is a graphic organizer for students. The graphic organizer includes three sections titled: Observe, Reflect, Question, Further Investigation, and Additional Notes. This document can be either downloaded or added to your Google Drive. You can also edit the document directly by clicking the three dots in the top-right corner and selecting Annotate.
tag(s): graphic organizers (57), primary sources (134)
In the Classroom
Print and share this tool for students to use when evaluating a primary source document. Students can then share their finished graphic organizer with Lino, reviewed here for others to view or include it as a supplement to a writing assignment or research project.
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30 Winter Olympic Games, Crafts, and Treats For Kids - Fun Loving Families
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K to 8
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The Fun-Loving Families Winter Olympics Games for Kids website offers a collection of fun, kid-friendly Winter Olympics-themed games, activities, and challenges that are easy to set...more
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The Fun-Loving Families Winter Olympics Games for Kids website offers a collection of fun, kid-friendly Winter Olympics-themed games, activities, and challenges that are easy to set up with minimal equipment. These activities help build excitement around the Winter Games while promoting movement, teamwork, and creative play. Teachers can use these ideas for indoor or outdoor PE sessions, brain breaks, classroom competitions, or cross-curricular units tied to geography, culture, and the history of the Olympics. The site provides clear instructions and adaptable activities for a variety of ages and spaces, making it versatile for whole-class engagement.
tag(s): crafts (111), game based learning (304), olympics (49), sports (88)
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Set up simple Olympic-style stations (snowball toss, speed skating races, curling with paper plates) to get students moving and excited. Assign students a Winter Olympics country and have them compete in friendly team events while learning about their nation. Have students time events, measure distances, record scores, and create graphs using LiveGap Charts, reviewed here to analyze performance data.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Radio Garden - Radio Garden
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2 to 12
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Radio Garden encourages you to explore live radio from around the world. Explore the map to choose and save your favorite stations, or choose browse to take a balloon ride ...more
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Radio Garden encourages you to explore live radio from around the world. Explore the map to choose and save your favorite stations, or choose browse to take a balloon ride to an unknown location. The location appears on a Google Map while the station plays. Zoom out to view the area from a wider angle, or click "Where am I?" to see the location's name. The names of the stations display in the lower-right-hand corner of the screen while playing.
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tag(s): cross cultural understanding (178), DAT device agnostic tool (129), french (72), german (49), italian (32), maps (224), songs (48), spanish (112)
In the Classroom
Find radio stations from around the world to increase students' cross-cultural understanding. Choose a station from a country your students are researching and listen to compare and contrast the content with what they hear. Look for similarities or differences, including the type of music, the amount of advertising, and the language spoken. Use the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here to record what you find. Choose different stations to play quietly during work time, or let students choose a country of the week to play each day, selecting a different location each day. This site is also an excellent resource for world language classes. Choose stations that play music in the language you teach to help students hear and practice the language naturally.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Park Service's Snow Desk - National Park Service
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K to 8
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National Park Service's Snow Desk provides a fascinating look at the science of snow and the winter landscape of Denali National Park. This resource features short, engaging videos...more
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National Park Service's Snow Desk provides a fascinating look at the science of snow and the winter landscape of Denali National Park. This resource features short, engaging videos and articles tailored for upper elementary and middle school students. Your students can learn about the different types of snow crystals, the insulating properties of the "subnivean zone," and how wildlife survives harsh Alaskan winters. The site also includes interactive elements, such as "Ask a Scientist" archives and data-driven explanations of how park rangers measure snowpack to monitor climate change. It is a perfect fit for science or geography units focusing on weather, ecosystems, or environmental stewardship. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): conservation (109), ecology (118), ecosystems (105), preK (322), snow (23), weather (177)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site during a weather or ecology unit to engage students in real-world scientific fieldwork. After watching the "Life Under the Snow" video, enhance the lesson by having students create a visual representation of a subnivean habitat. Students can use Canva for Education, reviewed here, to design a digital infographic or labeled diagram showing how different animals use the layers of snow to survive. To extend the learning, ask your students to act as park rangers and share their findings with a broader audience. They can curate a collection of their favorite snow facts and additional research links using Wakelet, reviewed here, creating a collaborative digital resource for the entire class to explore. This approach encourages students to move beyond passive viewing and become active creators and curators of scientific information.
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Travel Blog: Luxury Travel 2026/2027 - Travelbag
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4 to 12
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The Travelbag blog is a travel inspiration and advice site created by experienced travel specialists. It features destination guides, holiday-planning tips, and themed posts on places...more
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The Travelbag blog is a travel inspiration and advice site created by experienced travel specialists. It features destination guides, holiday-planning tips, and themed posts on places like the USA, the Caribbean, and Dubai, as well as wellness retreats and foodie hotspots, helping readers discover ideas and practical information for planning trips around the world. Content includes travel advice, cultural highlights, budgeting tips, and ideas to spark wanderlust for a variety of holiday types, whether students or educators are curious about global destinations or planning their own family travels.
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Assign students a Travelbag blog post about a destination. Have students identify key details such as location, climate, culture, landmarks, and activities, then share a one-minute destination pitch with the class. Use a blog post as a mentor text. Have students analyze how the author uses descriptive language and sensory details, then write their own short travel blog post or travel brochure using Canva for Education, reviewed here on about a real or imaginary destination. Have students design a mock travel itinerary inspired by the blog. They can include destinations, activities, transportation, a simple budget, and a persuasive explanation of why someone should visit that place.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Trek: The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis & Clark Tribe - TeachersFirst
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5 to 8
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This Reading Trek brings The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis & Clark Tribe to life through the eyes of Lewis's Newfoundland pup, Seaman. Students explore the Lewis and...more
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This Reading Trek brings The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis & Clark Tribe to life through the eyes of Lewis's Newfoundland pup, Seaman. Students explore the Lewis and Clark expedition using a Google My Maps journey, engaging in activities such as creating illustrated travel journals, producing short "postcards from the past" videos, and designing timelines that track the expedition's progress. Collaborative and creative extensions, including podcast storytelling, comic strip recreations, and structured discussions on leadership and perseverance, encourage students to think deeply about perspective and historical events. By combining hands-on projects, technology integration, and cross-curricular connections, this plan helps students build empathy, strengthen comprehension, and develop a richer understanding of exploration and discovery.
tag(s): explorers (65), lewis and clark (15)
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Have students design a visual timeline (digital with MyLens, reviewed here or paper) that connects major expedition events to specific locations, including dates, images, and brief explanations. In small groups, students can record short podcast episodes with Buzzsprout, reviewed here from the perspective of expedition members (Lewis, Clark, Seaman, or Sacagawea), sharing discoveries, challenges, and emotions. Have students create a hand-drawn or digital journal with Sway, reviewed here from Seaman's perspective, including maps, sketches, and diary-style entries that describe each stop along the expedition.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Trek: They Called Us Enemy - TeachersFirst
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7 to 12
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon George Takei's graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here,...more
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon George Takei's graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with the accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and more. This powerful memoir shares Takei's childhood experience during World War II as his family is forcibly removed from their home and placed in Japanese American internment camps, highlighting both the injustices they faced and their resilience. The story blends personal narrative with historical context, making it ideal for grades 7-12. Activities in the Teachers' Guide connect to the Common Core ELA Standards, Social Studies standards, and Social Justice Standards, encouraging students to analyze historical events, explore themes of identity and justice, and reflect on the impact of prejudice and civil rights in American history
tag(s): 1940s (70), immigrants (51), japan (62), world war 2 (169)
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Have students design an infographic using Infographic Presentation Templates, reviewed here that raises awareness about Japanese American incarceration. They can include quotes, historical facts, and a message about justice and the importance of remembering history. Have students script and record a podcast episode with Podomatic, reviewed here as if interviewing George Takei or another person from the camps. Encourage connections to modern-day issues of civil rights and identity. Using comic templates from the Free Comic Maker by Adobe, reviewed here, students can recreate or extend scenes from camp life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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FieldScope - BSCS Science Learning
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4 to 12
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FieldScope is a free, interactive, map-based platform that allows students and teachers to participate in real-world citizen science projects by collecting, visualizing, and analyzing...more
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FieldScope is a free, interactive, map-based platform that allows students and teachers to participate in real-world citizen science projects by collecting, visualizing, and analyzing data. Developed by BSCS Science Learning, the site enables you to upload observations from different locations and explore patterns over time using maps, graphs, and other data tools. Students can investigate environmental and community issues, such as water quality, biodiversity, and climate impacts, while learning to interpret data and communicate findings. With built-in projects and classroom lesson resources, FieldScope supports inquiry-based learning and helps students see how data can be used to understand and address real-world challenges.
tag(s): biodiversity (40), charts and graphs (196), citizen science (43), climate (101), data (213), habitats (105), map skills (69), water (104), weather (177)
In the Classroom
Take students outside to collect real-world data such as weather conditions, plant types, or signs of pollution. Students can upload their observations into FieldScope and see their data appear on a shared map. Have students choose a topic such as water quality, biodiversity, or local habitats and use FieldScope to collect and analyze data. Students can use the platform's tools to create graphs or charts from collected data. They can interpret the data and explain what it shows, integrating math and science skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Citizen Science Podcast - SciStarter
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4 to 12
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The SciStarter Podcast (Citizen Science) is a free audio resource that introduces listeners to the world of citizen science through interviews, stories, and real project examples. Each...more
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The SciStarter Podcast (Citizen Science) is a free audio resource that introduces listeners to the world of citizen science through interviews, stories, and real project examples. Each episode highlights how everyday people can contribute to scientific research in areas such as environmental monitoring, health, and community science, while also showcasing the scientists and organizations behind these efforts. As part of the larger SciStarter network, the podcast helps learners understand that "people from all walks of life" can participate in meaningful scientific work, making it a valuable tool for connecting classroom learning to authentic, real-world research experiences.
tag(s): biodiversity (40), citizen science (43), climate change (113), environment (254), podcasts (163)
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Play a short segment of an episode and have students jot down key ideas, new vocabulary, and questions. Follow with a class discussion about how everyday people contribute to scientific research. After listening, students can discuss in pairs what surprised them or what problem the scientists are trying to solve. Have students choose a project mentioned in the podcast and research it further. Students can create a short summary explaining the goal of the project and how people can participate.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earthquake Hazards Program - USGS
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4 to 12
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The USGS "Tell Us!" (Did You Feel It?) earthquake event page is an interactive citizen science tool that allows you to report your personal experiences during an earthquake and...more
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The USGS "Tell Us!" (Did You Feel It?) earthquake event page is an interactive citizen science tool that allows you to report your personal experiences during an earthquake and view real-time data collected from others. On this page, participants enter details such as location, time, and their feelings, helping scientists gather valuable information about shaking intensity across different areas. The data is then used to create maps and visualizations that show how people experience earthquakes, complementing scientific measurements from seismic instruments. This resource provides an engaging way for students to explore earthquakes, understand how data is collected, and see how community contributions support scientific research.
tag(s): citizen science (43), earthquakes (52), natural disasters (21), weather (177)
In the Classroom
Present a recent earthquake event from the page and have students imagine they experienced it. Students can fill out a mock report describing what they would feel, see, and notice, helping them connect personal experience to scientific data collection. Have students analyze the intensity map on the site and identify patterns in the shaking (stronger vs. weaker). Have them compare locations and discuss why shaking varies with distance, terrain, and structures. Have students collect data points from the site (such as intensity levels or number of reports) and create graphs using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Planet Science Programs - Planet Labs PBC
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4 to 12
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Planet Science (from Planet Labs) is a resource hub that showcases how satellite imagery and Earth data are used to study real-world environmental and global challenges. The site highlights...more
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Planet Science (from Planet Labs) is a resource hub that showcases how satellite imagery and Earth data are used to study real-world environmental and global challenges. The site highlights scientific applications such as tracking climate change, monitoring deforestation, analyzing agricultural patterns, and responding to natural disasters, using high-resolution images captured daily by Planet's satellite network. It also connects educators and students to research programs, datasets, and examples of how scientists use geospatial data to better understand changes on Earth, making it a valuable tool for integrating real-world science, data analysis, and geography into classroom learning.
tag(s): agriculture (54), citizen science (43), climate change (113), data (213), earth (195), natural disasters (21)
In the Classroom
Show students before-and-after satellite images (deforestation, urban growth, natural disasters) from the site and ask them to observe and list changes. Students can act as "detectives," identifying patterns and making predictions about the causes of the changes. Assign small groups a real-world issue highlighted on the site (such as wildfires, climate change, or agriculture). Students can research how satellite data helps scientists understand the problem and present their findings through slides or posters using Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here. Using satellite images as inspiration, have students write an informational paragraph or narrative explaining what is happening in the image over time.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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KnowItAll.org - South Carolina ETV Commission
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K to 12
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KnowItAll.org contains a variety of resources, including videos, lessons, audio files, photos, interactives, and documents. The site allows you to browse by grade, which includes Pre-Kindergarten...more
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KnowItAll.org contains a variety of resources, including videos, lessons, audio files, photos, interactives, and documents. The site allows you to browse by grade, which includes Pre-Kindergarten through high school, Higher Education, and Professional Development. Subjects featured are Career Education, English Language Arts, Health Education, Math, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages. When exploring the Collections tab, you can find resources on Anchor Charts, Archaeology, Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy and Economics, Holidays, Native American Heritage, and much more. The Curriculum and Lessons Plans tab allows you to search by Keywords, Subject, Resource Type, Downloadable Content, Language (English or Spanish), and Accessibility (English or Spanish Captions, Transcript, and Audio Description). Lessons can be shared via Google Classroom, Previewed, and printed.
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Since this site has a wealth of information, students can have a Wakelet, reviewed here to host all the material. Students can view the series that are featured on the site, including Ask an Author, Character Minutes, ETV Shorts, Hobby Shop, and more. Students can share what they learned using Lino, reviewed here .Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hopper the Explorer - Google Arts & Culture Experiments
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2 to 8
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Explore the world with Hopper the pengugin and Google Maps. Select one of the circles on the map to identify the location, then choose "Okay, let's go!" to drop Hopper ...more
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Explore the world with Hopper the pengugin and Google Maps. Select one of the circles on the map to identify the location, then choose "Okay, let's go!" to drop Hopper into the location for a visit. Use your mouse to rotate the image for a 360-degree view, or click anywhere on the picture to move Hopper to a different area. The "learn more" link provides additional details, and you can click the camera icon to take a fun snapshot of Hopper at their chosen location. Expand locations by typing any location into the search bar, then drop Hopper into that location to explore in a 360-degree view.
tag(s): map skills (69), maps (224)
In the Classroom
Share Hopper the Explorer with students to help them find summaries of several global locations and increase their understanding of world geography. Be sure to demonstrate how to find any destination and drop Hopper in to take a look around. Students can take a picture of a location they explore, then use that image as a basis for further research about the area. Ask students to share Hopper's story using Canva Docs, reviewed here and use Canva's templates, images, and videos as a storytelling project. Extend learning using Google My Maps, reviewed here and have students create maps that feature a virtual visit to locations relating to their current studies, places featured in novels, or significant events in history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Exploring Abroad - Exploring Abroad
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7 to 12
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Exploring Abroad is a comprehensive and user-friendly platform that provides students and educators with access to a wide range of international opportunities, including study abroad,...more
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Exploring Abroad is a comprehensive and user-friendly platform that provides students and educators with access to a wide range of international opportunities, including study abroad, language learning, volunteering, teaching abroad, and long-term relocation options. The site offers cultural immersion and practical guidance, providing resources such as destination overviews, videos, photos, and articles about top museums and landmarks, helping users become both inspired and informed. Authored by global citizens who have lived and learned abroad, it offers authentic insights, step-by-step tools, and supportive narratives that help learners step beyond their comfort zones and prepare for meaningful global experiences. In the classroom, this platform can enrich unit planning in world cultures, languages, or social studies, support student exploration in language learning or global citizenship projects, and inspire research, comparative studies, and multimedia presentations.
tag(s): cultures (292)
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Students use the site to explore a real study-abroad or gap-year program and map out the steps they would need to take (budgeting, language prep, academic focus, application). Have students choose a country or city featured on Exploring Abroad and explore its culture, language, and educational or volunteer opportunities. They can create a short digital presentation using FlexClip, reviewed here or a travel brochure showcasing why they'd want to go, what they'd learn, and how the experience connects to their personal or academic goals. Using Exploring Abroad articles and videos, have students compare the daily life, school systems, or cultural customs of two different countries. They can present their findings in a Venn diagram or infographic using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here and reflect on how cultural understanding can influence empathy, communication, and decision-making.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PamPam - PamPam
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4 to 8
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PamPam is an AI-powered custom map maker and trip planner. Use AI to generate and customize a map, or start one by uploading a Notion, Sheets, or CSV file. Use ...more
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PamPam is an AI-powered custom map maker and trip planner. Use AI to generate and customize a map, or start one by uploading a Notion, Sheets, or CSV file. Use the map maker to add locations, customize colors, add photos, and more. Share or embed your maps using the links provided. PamPam supports real-time collaboration, allowing you to share your maps with others to build and edit maps together. Free plans allow users to add up to thirty points to a map.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), map skills (69), maps (224), virtual field trips (139)
In the Classroom
Teach map skills by creating interactive maps of locations near your school or of famous cities located around the world, then add pictures to highlight areas of interest. Create maps featuring historical locations, literary settings, or plot areas with active volcanoes. Ask students to create maps featuring a virtual guide to your town that highlights favorite places, including restaurants, parks, and other activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Treks: Enrique's Journey-The True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite with His Mothe - TeachersFirst
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4 to 7
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Follow a powerful real-world journey with this Reading Trek inspired by Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario. This virtual field trip uses an integrated map created with Google...more
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Follow a powerful real-world journey with this Reading Trek inspired by Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario. This virtual field trip uses an integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with an accompanying Teachers' Guide that features lesson activities, map extensions, and discussion prompts to deepen understanding. The narrative chronicles Enrique's perilous trek from Honduras to the United States as he searches for his mother, offering students a deeply human perspective on immigration, family separation, resilience, and hope. Blending geography, social studies, and literacy, the story helps students trace migration routes while examining cause-and-effect relationships, point of view, and real-world challenges faced by children and families. Best suited for grades 4-7, the Teachers' Guide activities align with Common Core ELA Standards and Social Studies practices, encouraging critical thinking, empathy, close reading, and meaningful discussions about global issues and personal courage.
tag(s): diversity (55), immigrants (51), immigration (85), maps (224), point of view (8)
In the Classroom
Step into a real-life journey of courage, sacrifice, and hope through activities that help students connect deeply with Sonia Nazario's Enrique's Journey. Begin by introducing the story to the whole class, with the Reading Trek map displayed on an interactive whiteboard, and guide students through its layers to preview the countries, routes, and challenges Enrique will face along the way. Next, have students use Google My Maps, reviewed here to plot Enrique's journey from Honduras through Mexico to the United States, adding a short description, an image, and a meaningful quote from the text at each stop to help visualize the danger, emotion, and resilience required at every stage. Extend learning by inviting students to create a short scene from Enrique's journey using Witty Comics, reviewed here, such as riding atop La Bestia or crossing the border, encouraging them to capture dialogue, determination, and risk in a visual format that deepens comprehension and builds empathy for Enrique's lived experience.
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MapMaker - National Geographic
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4 to 12
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The MapMaker Launch Guide from National Geographic offers MapMaker, a free, web-based digital mapping tool developed in collaboration with Esri. Designed for educators, students, and...more
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The MapMaker Launch Guide from National Geographic offers MapMaker, a free, web-based digital mapping tool developed in collaboration with Esri. Designed for educators, students, and National Geographic Explorers, the platform provides an intuitive interface with features such as autosave, location search, and annotation tools, including pins, lines, shapes, and labels. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating, editing, saving, exporting, and sharing custom maps. It also supports standards-aligned instruction across geography, science, math, literacy, and social studies. With classroom-ready resources, FAQs, and video tutorials, MapMaker helps students build spatial thinking, critical reasoning, and data analysis skills through interactive map-based learning.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), data (213), map skills (69), maps (224)
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Have students create a personalized digital map of their local community. They can mark locations such as their school, library, parks, and cultural landmarks with pins, shapes, and labels. Explore global climate patterns by turning on different data layers (e.g., temperature, precipitation, vegetation). Students can compare regions, make observations, and write claims backed by map evidence about how geography influences climate. Have students research a historical event or time period (e.g., westward expansion, ancient civilizations, migration routes) and create a map showing locations from that time, with modern overlays to compare past and present geography. Have students choose a topic (such as a natural disaster, an explorer's journey, or a cultural region) and create a digital map that tells a story using pins and custom labels. Each pin includes facts, images, or student-written summaries to encourage research and multimedia integration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Treks: Carry On, Mr. Bowditch - TeachersFirst
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7 to 9
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Step aboard a literary voyage through history with this Reading Trek inspired by Jean Lee Latham's novel, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, designed as a virtual field trip that uses an...more
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Step aboard a literary voyage through history with this Reading Trek inspired by Jean Lee Latham's novel, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, designed as a virtual field trip that uses an integrated Google My Maps experience along with an accompanying Teachers' Guide featuring lesson activities, map extensions, and discussion prompts. The story traces the life of Nathaniel Bowditch, a determined, self-educated mathematician and navigator whose passion for learning helps him overcome hardship and make lasting contributions to navigation and science. Set in late 18th- and early 19th-century New England and aboard merchant ships traveling the globe, the novel weaves together history, geography, and mathematics while highlighting themes of perseverance, curiosity, and intellectual growth. Best suited for grades 7-9, this Reading Trek aligns with the Common Core ELA Standards, mathematical practices, and social studies skills, using close reading, map exploration, and interdisciplinary activities to build content knowledge while strengthening critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world connections across subject areas.
tag(s): map skills (69)
In the Classroom
Bring Nathaniel Bowditch's seafaring journey to life with hands-on activities that engage students in reflection, research, and problem-solving while exploring Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. Begin by having students respond to the prompt "What's something you wish you knew before starting something new?" using a classwide survey created with Slido, reviewed here, then discuss how their responses connect to Nat's early challenges learning mathematics and navigation at sea. Extend learning by assigning groups to research common 18th-century sailor hardships, such as scurvy, isolation, or storm-related injuries, and create an informative visual using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here that explains causes, effects, and solutions while highlighting how Bowditch responded through persistence and self-education. As students read, have them collaborate on a digital vocabulary and concepts board using Stormboard, reviewed here, where they define maritime terms, illustrate navigation ideas, and link each concept to locations on the Reading Trek map, reinforcing how mathematics, learning, and determination shaped Bowditch's success and impacted the lives of those who sailed with him.
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Free to Use and Reuse - Library of Congress
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5 to 12
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The Library of Congress's Free to Use and Reuse includes sets of books, newspapers, manuscripts, print, photos, maps, musical scores, films, sound recordings, and more. Examples of...more
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The Library of Congress's Free to Use and Reuse includes sets of books, newspapers, manuscripts, print, photos, maps, musical scores, films, sound recordings, and more. Examples of sets on the site include Abraham Lincoln, the American Revolution, Founding Washington, Autumn and Halloween, Motion Picture Theaters, Presidential Portraits, and more.
tag(s): images (266), movies (52), photography (135), presidents (152), seasons (59), womens suffrage (64)
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Students can use the Presidential Portrait images to create a book about each president while using Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can use the images from Women's History to create a timeline of notable accomplishments while using the Timeline Tool by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here. Finally, students can learn about the Statue of Liberty and write a fun fact that they learned on Stormboard, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Globe Weather - UCAR Center for Science Education
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6 to 8
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The GLOBE Weather curriculum, developed by the UCAR Center for Science Education and supported by NASA, is a free, five-week instructional unit designed to help middle school students...more
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The GLOBE Weather curriculum, developed by the UCAR Center for Science Education and supported by NASA, is a free, five-week instructional unit designed to help middle school students (grades 6-8) understand weather phenomena at local, regional, and global scales. Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the curriculum employs a storyline approach and the BSCS 5E instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) to guide students through three learning sequences: investigating isolated storms, exploring air mass collisions at fronts, and examining global storm patterns. Students engage in hands-on activities, analyze real-world data, and develop models to deepen their understanding of atmospheric processes. The curriculum includes comprehensive resources, including teacher guides, student activity sheets, assessments, PowerPoint presentations, and links to videos and simulations, to support instruction.
tag(s): air (27), atmosphere (25), data (213), matter (51), water (104), water cycle (25), weather (177)
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Have students record daily weather observations using GLOBE's data sheets. They can track temperature, cloud cover, and precipitation to identify local weather patterns. Assign students to analyze real storm data from the GLOBE Weather curriculum (e.g., radar maps, satellite images) to investigate causes and effects of severe weather events. Assign students different regions of the world to track and compare weather conditions, helping them explore global patterns and how storms travel. Using interactive models or simple classroom experiments, students can simulate how cold and warm air masses collide to form different weather fronts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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