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Information Literacy Toolkit - University of Texas Libraries
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5 to 12
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The University of Texas Libraries' Information Literacy Toolkit provides instructions for a group activity that students can use as a starting point to identify criteria and strategies...more
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The University of Texas Libraries' Information Literacy Toolkit provides instructions for a group activity that students can use as a starting point to identify criteria and strategies for evaluating information. The link includes: Set Up and Source Selection, Activity, Possible Questions for the Activity, and Discussion Pointers. To further extend the lesson, the Google link shares an additional lesson on Source Analysis/Evaluation.
tag(s): evaluating sources (52), media literacy (130)
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When sharing the questions from the lesson, students can view them on Padlet, reviewed here. Students can answer the questions via Google Forms, reviewed here. To complete the group activity, students can collaborate using Google Slides, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Teaching Students How to Identify Credible Sources - edutopia
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3 to 12
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Teaching Students How to Identify Credible Sources is an article about teaching students to identify reliable sources in the digital age. The article outlines the CRAAP model: Currency,...more
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Teaching Students How to Identify Credible Sources is an article about teaching students to identify reliable sources in the digital age. The article outlines the CRAAP model: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. It also shares ways to use the CRAAP model, including: using Kahoot or Waygrounds, scavenger hunts, races, debates, and more.
tag(s): evaluating sources (52), Research (90)
In the Classroom
Create an interactive game using Kahoot!, reviewed here or Wayground (formerly Quizizz), reviewed here to use the CRAAP model to evaluate sources. Students can create an infographic showcasing the model using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here. Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to create a list of reliable sources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Monica AI Podcast Generator - Hongyuan Cao
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5 to 12
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Monica AI Podcast Generator is an AI tool that converts a website, YouTube video, PDF/file, or long text into a podcast. When creating your podcast with a free account, you ...more
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Monica AI Podcast Generator is an AI tool that converts a website, YouTube video, PDF/file, or long text into a podcast. When creating your podcast with a free account, you must sign in. There are two hosts: Emily and Michael. You can also create your podcast in various languages, including American English, British English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, French, Spanish, and more. After creating your podcast, share it via a link, on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or by scanning a QR code on a phone. The free plan features 40 accesses to basic daily models, a limited trial for image/video generation, ChatPDF, and AI Agent.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (322), differentiation (101), podcasts (168)
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Students can create podcasts summarizing a book, create dialogue between two characters, or write a different ending to a book. Encourage students to create a podcast on a science topic they are learning to teach others. Use the Monica AI Podcaster Generator for students to create a podcast as an exit ticket to demonstrate what they learned about a specific topic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Point of View Lesson Using Comic Strips - Teaching Made Practical
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3 to 12
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Help students master perspective through creative storytelling with A Point of View Lesson Using Comic Strips. This classroom resource demonstrates how creating comics can strengthen...more
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Help students master perspective through creative storytelling with A Point of View Lesson Using Comic Strips. This classroom resource demonstrates how creating comics can strengthen students' understanding of point of view by engaging them in both visual and written storytelling. The article shares five practical lesson ideas, including creating comic debates, comparing characters' perspectives, analyzing or challenging an author's point of view, illustrating how different people experience the same event, and practicing first- and third-person narration. In addition to instructional strategies, the resource includes book recommendations, free comic strip templates, and an example lesson using MakeBeliefsComix to guide students through the comic creation process. These activities provide engaging opportunities to reinforce reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking skills across grade levels.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (66), perspective (31), point of view (9)
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Have students retell a scene from a novel or a historical event from the perspective of a different character. Students should illustrate how the character's thoughts, feelings, and motivations change the story. Assign students two opposing viewpoints from a historical event, scientific issue, or current topic. Working in pairs, students can create comic strip conversations with Cartoon Comic Maker, reviewed here that present each side's reasoning and evidence before discussing which arguments are most convincing. Ask students to identify the author's point of view or theme in a text. Students can create an original comic with Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here that either supports, questions, or offers an alternative perspective to the author's message. Finish with a gallery walk where classmates explain the evidence behind their creative choices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Seven Ideas for Crafting Comics in History Classes - Classwork.com
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5 to 12
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Looking for a creative way to bring history to life? Seven Ideas for Crafting Comics in History Classes explores how comic creation can deepen students' understanding of historical...more
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Looking for a creative way to bring history to life? Seven Ideas for Crafting Comics in History Classes explores how comic creation can deepen students' understanding of historical events, people, and concepts through visual storytelling. The article presents seven practical classroom activities, including creating historical biographies and dialogues, imagining modern-day conversations between historical figures, designing political cartoons, illustrating sequences of events, recreating courtroom scenes, developing comic-style diagrams, and illustrating historical letters. Each idea includes a brief explanation, classroom examples, and recommendations for free or low-cost digital tools and primary-source resources to help teachers guide students through the creative process. Whether used as an assessment, discussion starter, or enrichment activity, these ideas encourage students to think critically, communicate visually, and engage more deeply with history.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (66)
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When creating a political cartoon, students can use ToonyTool, reviewed here. Students can use Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here to sequence events. Students can use Free Comic Strip Maker by Adobe, reviewed here to create courtroom scenes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Infoplease - Sandbox Networks
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4 to 12
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Infoplease is a free, authoritative online reference and learning website that combines an encyclopedia, almanac, atlas, dictionary, and other trusted resources in one easy-to-use location....more
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Infoplease is a free, authoritative online reference and learning website that combines an encyclopedia, almanac, atlas, dictionary, and other trusted resources in one easy-to-use location. It provides reliable information across subjects such as history, science, geography, language arts, and current events, making it a helpful tool for both classroom instruction and student research. A useful feature for teachers and students is the ability to enter a specific year and view major news events from that year, which supports timeline work, historical context, and research projects.
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Have students enter a specific year associated with a novel, historical event, or an author's life and explore major news from that year. Students can create a "Breaking News from the Past" newspaper front page with Canva, reviewed here. During research projects, have students verify information using Infoplease as a trusted reference tool. Turn it into a "Fact or Fiction" activity where students must confirm or correct statements. Students can research events from a specific decade and build a timeline using MyLens, reviewed here Then they can identify patterns or cause-and-effect relationships between events.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Alabama History Hub - Alabama Department of Archives & History
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K to 12
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The Alabama History Hub, hosted by the Alabama Department of Archives and History, is a free online resource that provides educators and students with access to primary sources, artifacts,...more
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The Alabama History Hub, hosted by the Alabama Department of Archives and History, is a free online resource that provides educators and students with access to primary sources, artifacts, lesson plans, activities, games, and worksheets on Alabama history. Resources can be searched by grade level, topic, time period, and resource type, making it easy to locate materials that support specific curriculum goals. Designed for PreK-12 classrooms, the site helps teachers integrate primary-source analysis and inquiry-based learning into social studies, history, civics, and cross-curricular lessons. In addition to classroom resources, the Alabama Department of Archives and History offers educators access to traveling resource kits, virtual learning opportunities, museum field trips, and professional development programs that support the teaching of Alabama history and civics.
tag(s): 1700s (39), 1800s (86), 1900s (85), 2000s (2), 20th century (169), civil rights (220), civil war (135), primary sources (133), professional development (321), states (128)
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Students can work in small groups to compare different primary sources (letters, photos, or documents) from the site, discuss how each source provides a unique perspective, and then present their findings using a graphic organizer or sketchnote using Google Drawings, reviewed here. Students can use the Hub's lesson plans and activities to conduct a guided inquiry project where they develop a question about Alabama history, gather evidence from sources, and present a claim supported by reasoning. Students can explore the Alabama History Hub by selecting a time period (such as the Civil War or the Civil Rights era) and analyzing primary sources to create a short "history news report" summarizing key events and perspectives from that era. They can record using a digital tool such as Kapwing, reviewed here.
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Civics in Real Life - University of Central Florida
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5 to 12
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Florida Citizens' Civics in Real Life provides a wealth of information that expands understanding of the United States government and how "We the People" engage with it and with each...more
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Florida Citizens' Civics in Real Life provides a wealth of information that expands understanding of the United States government and how "We the People" engage with it and with each other. The "tag" allows you to search for the amendments, the Bill of Rights, the Anti-Trust Laws, Black History, the Electoral College, and so much more. Each search will feature: Date, Title, Summary, Tags, and Link (Download or Preview). Each Civics in Real Life features a "To Think and To Do" section and "Learn More."
tag(s): bill of rights (39), black history (131), branches of government (70), civics (128), civil rights (220), climate (95), declaration of independence (20), electoral college (24), foreign policy (15), freedom of speech (15), hispanic (53), labor day (6), martin luther king (42), pearl harbor (16), presidents (151), womenchangemaker (79)
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Students can complete the featured "To Think and To Do" sections. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to learn more about a person or subject. Students can use Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here to create a presentation to showcase their learning.
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Middle School Benchmark Resources - Florida Joint Center for Citizenship
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6 to 8
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The Florida Citizens' Middle School Curriculum provided resources to support Middle School Civics and Government benchmarks, including curricular materials, teacher support materials,...more
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The Florida Citizens' Middle School Curriculum provided resources to support Middle School Civics and Government benchmarks, including curricular materials, teacher support materials, and assessment questions. For students in grades 6 and 8, the site provides resources for both World and U.S. History. To access the lessons, you must create a free account. All lessons can be downloaded in Microsoft Word, Google, or PDF format. Each lesson includes a lesson plan, handouts, slides, and sample answers.
tag(s): american revolution (91), bill of rights (39), branches of government (70), constitution (104), declaration of independence (20), electoral college (24), greece (47), holocaust (42), rome (36), sept11 (19), supreme court (33)
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Students can use all the resources that are provided with each lesson. Students can use the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here to compare Ancient Civilizations or the Loyalists v. Patriots. Students can use Aha Slides, reviewed here to create presentations on any of the material that was taught.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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High School Benchmark Resources - Florida Joint Center for Citizenship
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9 to 12
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The Florida Citizens' High School Curriculum provided resources to support High School Civics and Government benchmarks, including curricular materials, teacher support materials, and...more
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The Florida Citizens' High School Curriculum provided resources to support High School Civics and Government benchmarks, including curricular materials, teacher support materials, and assessment questions. To access the lessons, you must create a free account. All lessons can be downloaded in Microsoft Word, Google, or PDF format. Included in each lesson are a lesson plan, handouts, slides, and sample answers.
tag(s): american revolution (91), branches of government (70), constitution (104), foreign policy (15), primary sources (133), supreme court (33)
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Students can use all the resources that are provided with each lesson. Students can create their own assessment activity using Kahoot!, reviewed here. Students can use Google Slides, reviewed here to showcase their understanding of any of the topics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Civics360 - Florida Citizen
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6 to 8
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Civics360 is an interactive civics review resource designed to help middle school students build strong civic knowledge and skills. The site offers engaging lessons on topics such as...more
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Civics360 is an interactive civics review resource designed to help middle school students build strong civic knowledge and skills. The site offers engaging lessons on topics such as Citizen You, Founders' Influence, The Founding from Colonies to the United States, Constitutional Principles and Structures, The Executive and Legislative Branches, the Judicial Branch and Legal System, Florida State and Local Government, My Rights and Liberties, Engaged Citizens, Voting and Elections, Why a Constitutional Republic, the U.S. and the World, an End of the Year Practice Assessment, and the High School U.S. Government Classroom. Each lesson includes videos, viewing guides, readings, vocabulary, review questions, practice tests, and helpful resource links. While Civics360 was created to support Florida's civics standards, the content aligns well with civics standards in any state. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): american revolution (91), branches of government (70), colonial america (95), declaration of independence (20), elections (87)
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Students can use all the resources that are provided with each lesson. Students can use 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by ClassTools, reviewed here to compare and contrast the three branches of government. Students can use Presentations AI, reviewed here to create a presentation on any of the topics that are featured on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 (58), primary sources (133)
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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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Green Card Voices - Green Card Voices
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6 to 12
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Green Card Voices is a nonprofit organization that collects and shares first-person stories of immigrants and refugees through video, written narratives, books, and multimedia projects...more
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Green Card Voices is a nonprofit organization that collects and shares first-person stories of immigrants and refugees through video, written narratives, books, and multimedia projects to build understanding and empathy across communities. The website offers an extensive digital library of personal immigration stories from people who have come to the United States from around the world, highlighting their journeys, challenges, and contributions. It also provides educational resources, including a free teaching guide with lessons and activities for middle and high school classrooms that center on real voices and experiences to explore history, culture, identity, and civic life. The content fosters authentic discussions about immigration and can be a rich resource for social studies, ELA, and diversity units. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): cultures (290), diversity (55), identity (39), immigrants (50), immigration (85), multimedia (64)
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Have students watch or read a short story about an immigrant, then discuss themes such as courage, belonging, and challenges, using sentence starters to support thoughtful conversation. In ELA, have students write their own personal or family migration story (or a fictionalized narrative inspired by the site), practicing narrative techniques such as voice, dialogue, and descriptive detail. Treat the stories as primary sources, and have students identify key details about reasons for migration, cultural identity, and adaptation, and connect them to historical or current immigration topics. Ask students to select one individual and use a mapping tool like MyLens, reviewed here, to visualize the storyteller's journey and historical context.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Voter Registration - USAGov
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6 to 12
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The Voter Registration page on USA.gov offers clear, official information about how U.S. citizens can register to vote in federal, state, and local elections. It explains the basic...more
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The Voter Registration page on USA.gov offers clear, official information about how U.S. citizens can register to vote in federal, state, and local elections. It explains the basic steps for registration, how to find your state's registration deadlines and forms, and links to tools to check or update your voter registration status. The site also connects users to state and local election offices for specific rules and contact information, making it a reliable starting point for understanding the requirements and process for registering to vote.
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Have students read the page and create a simple flowchart using Mind Map Generator, reviewed here showing the steps a citizen must take to register to vote, including finding state rules and deadlines. Use the site to address common misconceptions (for example, who can register, age requirements, and residency rules) and have students sort statements into "true" or "false" using evidence from the page. Assign small groups different states to explore linked registration rules and compare deadlines, identification requirements, or registration methods, then report their findings. They can create presentations using a digital tool such as Aha Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Elementary School Benchmark Resources - Florida Citizen
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K to 5
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Florida Citizens' Elementary School Curriculum for students in grades Kindergarten through 5th provides resources to support Elementary School Civics and Government benchmarks, Language...more
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Florida Citizens' Elementary School Curriculum for students in grades Kindergarten through 5th provides resources to support Elementary School Civics and Government benchmarks, Language Arts B.E.S.T. standards, and Health Resiliency standards. To access the lessons, you must create a free account. All lessons can be downloaded as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or PDF. Each lesson includes a lesson plan, handouts, slides, and sample answers.
tag(s): american flag (9), bill of rights (39), branches of government (70), constitution (104), courts (25), symbols (19)
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Students can use all the resources that are provided with each lesson. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to showcase their learning of any of the topics taught. Students can use Stormboard, reviewed here to share an important fact that they learned.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Civics Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Civics education is more important than ever, and we've curated an incredible collection of resources to help K-12 educators bring this vital subject to life in the classroom! Whether...more
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Civics education is more important than ever, and we've curated an incredible collection of resources to help K-12 educators bring this vital subject to life in the classroom! Whether you're teaching the foundations of government, constitutional rights, voting and elections, civic participation, current events, public policy, law and justice, or the role of media in democracy, this collection has something for every learner. Inside, you'll find interactive simulations, lesson plans, videos, primary source documents, discussion guides, games, virtual field trips, assessments, and digital tools -- all designed to help students become informed, engaged, and active citizens. Explore, share, and empower the next generation of civic leaders!
tag(s): branches of government (70), civics (128), civil rights (220), constitution (104), democracy (29), elections (87)
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Help your students learn more about civics. Find resources on this list for students to use in cooperative learning groups. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn how to incorporate its information into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Declaration of Independence Turns 250 - Florida Joint Center for Citizenship
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6 to 12
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On July 4, 2026, the Declaration of Independence will mark its 250th anniversary. In partnership with C-SPAN Classroom, the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship features nine lessons...more
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On July 4, 2026, the Declaration of Independence will mark its 250th anniversary. In partnership with C-SPAN Classroom, the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship features nine lessons that will allow students to learn America's story, the founding principles, and its continued quest for a "more perfect union." Lessons will allow students to analyze primary and secondary sources and review concepts such as contextualization, comparison, evaluation, and analysis. Monthly professional learning webinars for educators to gain a deeper understanding of the perspectives are also shared on the site. Finally, a General Pacing Guide and a Florida Pacing Guide are available.
tag(s): american revolution (91), declaration of independence (20), primary sources (133)
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Students can use all the resources that are provided with each lesson. Students can use ToonyTool, reviewed here to create a comic about the founding principles of the Declaration of Independence. Students can create a timeline of events leading up to the creation of the Declaration of Independence using the Timelines tool by Read Write Think, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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News In Simple - News in Simple
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3 to 12
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News In Simple delivers current events through a simplified lens, offering the same news stories at three distinct English proficiency levels. This free digital resource bridges the...more
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News In Simple delivers current events through a simplified lens, offering the same news stories at three distinct English proficiency levels. This free digital resource bridges the gap for all readers, including English Language Learners (ELL) and ESL students, by providing accessible entry points to global headlines. Level 1 features short, direct sentences with basic vocabulary, while Levels 2 and 3 gradually increase complexity to support linguistic growth. The site focuses student attention on the text and accompanying imagery without distractions. Regular updates ensure learners stay informed about relevant world events while building literacy skills in a supportive environment.
tag(s): differentiation (101), digital reading (18), independent reading (83), multilingual (83), news (223), vocabulary (254)
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Students engage with the day's top headlines by choosing an article and selecting the reading level that provides the right amount of challenge. To check for understanding, use a Wordwall, reviewed here, match up activity for students to pair key vocabulary words from the text with their definitions in a game-like format. To extend the lesson, ask students to record a short video using ScreenPal, reviewed here to summarize the story's main points and share their personal perspectives or use Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here to design a flyer or social media that relates to the content.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A SIFT Lesson Plan: Dealing With Media Overwhelm - TCEA
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4 to 8
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This article introduces a ready-to-use lesson plan based on the SIFT Method. This four-step strategy helps students evaluate online media by stopping to consider what they are looking...more
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This article introduces a ready-to-use lesson plan based on the SIFT Method. This four-step strategy helps students evaluate online media by stopping to consider what they are looking at, investigating the source, finding better coverage, and tracing claims back to their original context. It explains why this framework is essential in an age of overwhelming information and frequent misinformation. The article includes a 60-minute sample lesson for middle school students, featuring group activities, individual practice with articles, and reflective writing aligned with ELA standards. This resource provides teachers with a practical and structured way to build students' media literacy skills and support thoughtful online navigation. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): evaluating sources (52), media literacy (130)
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Provide students with a mix of printed or projected images (some genuine, some altered or exaggerated). Ask them to stop and think before deciding whether each seems trustworthy. Students justify their choices with simple evidence (details in the picture, clues about the source, etc.). Set up stations with short samples of kid-friendly online content (article headlines, social media posts, or brief paragraphs). At each station, have students investigate the source: Who created it? Why? Is it a trustworthy type of site? They record their findings in a simple "Source Detective" notebook in Google Slides, reviewed here. Have students design a classroom poster illustrating the SIFT steps with kid-friendly language and examples. These posters can be displayed to reinforce ongoing digital-literacy habits.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 (50), japan (62), world war 2 (168)
In the Classroom
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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