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A Crash Course in Copyright - Florida Atlantic University of Libraries
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6 to 12
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This video introduces students to the fundamental principles of copyright law, including what copyright protects, how long protection lasts, and who owns creative work. Throughout the...more
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This video introduces students to the fundamental principles of copyright law, including what copyright protects, how long protection lasts, and who owns creative work. Throughout the video, viewers are encouraged to consider real-world examples of writing, performing, designing, or creating, and the rights creators have under the law. The video also includes a quiz section that reinforces learning by asking students to apply what they've just learned. This makes it a strong resource for incorporating into lessons on media literacy, digital citizenship, or any unit where students will be creating or using creative content. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): copyright (38), digital citizenship (98), media literacy (109)
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Play the first few minutes of the video, then pause and ask students to write down their thoughts on what they think copyright is and why it matters. Have them pair up to share ideas before resuming the video. Stop the video before key answers in the built-in quiz and have students predict the correct response. Use Magic School, reviewed here to generate a set of questions from the video to enhance learning. Present students with short classroom-related scenarios (e.g., using a photo from the internet in a project, remixing a song for a video), use MagicSchool tools or a chatbot such as ChatGPT, reviewed here to generate ideas for scenarios. Have them apply what they learned in the video to decide whether the use is legal or requires permission.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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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 (256), movies (49), photography (130), presidents (151), seasons (56), 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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Hispanic American/Latino American History - National Park Service
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6 to 12
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Bring Hispanic and Latino American history to life with the National Park Service's "Hispanic American/Latino American History (Teaching with Historic Places)" portal, a vibrant collection...more
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Bring Hispanic and Latino American history to life with the National Park Service's "Hispanic American/Latino American History (Teaching with Historic Places)" portal, a vibrant collection of place-based educational tools designed to engage students in history, social studies, geography, and civics through real-world sites. Teachers will discover featured resources like Spanish Treasure Fleets, which explores Spain's New World empire and its quest for precious metals; Castolon - A Meeting Place of Two Cultures, a rich case study of Spanish and Anglo influence along the Rio Grande; and the Curiosity Kit on Nina Otero Warren, offering an in-depth look at the life of this suffragist and educator. More than just lesson plans, the site connects classroom learning to historic places on the National Register.
tag(s): cultures (259), hispanic (53), world war 2 (167)
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Have students locate and mark historic Latino heritage sites mentioned in the lessons (like Castolon or El Camino Real) on a digital map using Google My Maps, reviewed here or a printed map. Include brief annotations describing each site's historical significance. Assign students to investigate if their community has historic places tied to Hispanic or Latino history. They can write a short report or create a digital presentation using Genially, reviewed here proposing why it should be recognized or preserved. Have students research a local or historical Latino figure and design a mural that honors their impact. They should include a written statement to explain imagery and symbolism in their work.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Timeline Templates - Genially
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4 to 12
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to...more
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to add text, images, icons, and interactive elements to highlight key events or concepts in subjects like history, literature, or science. With a variety of styles--such as vertical, horizontal, or circular layouts--teachers can easily tailor timelines to fit their lesson goals and student needs.
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tag(s): digital storytelling (149), infographics (63), multimedia (56), timelines (57)
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Students can retell events from a novel or a historical figure's life using a timeline with images and clickable text, making reading comprehension more interactive and visual. Have students create timelines that connect historical events with scientific discoveries or literary works from the same era. Assign specific events to different students or groups to add to a shared timeline, promoting teamwork and reinforcing sequencing skills. Students can build a yearlong timeline of their learning journey, showcasing key projects, reflections, and academic milestones to share during student-led conferences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Women's History Month - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education celebrates Women's History Month by offering free resources ranging from a quote-matching activity to hands-on STEM challenges. Featured activities...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education celebrates Women's History Month by offering free resources ranging from a quote-matching activity to hands-on STEM challenges. Featured activities include Women's History Month Daily Activities, "Putting Her Stamp on History", "Guess Who Changed the World", "STEM-tastic Women", and "Who Said It? Quotation Quest". Lessons are organized by grade bands: Kindergarten-Grade 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6-8. Each activity is linked to a Google Slides presentation that provides a teacher overview, estimated time needed, targeted skills, and reflection prompts.
tag(s): STEM (333), women (184), womenchangemaker (79)
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Students can research additional women using Kiddle reviewed here and create their very own "Guess Who Changed the World" game. Students can use Canva Edu reviewed here to generate an image for their stamp from the "Putting her Stamp on History" activity. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to post their findings each day after participating in the "Women's History Month daily activities."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mary Church Terrell - Unladylike 2020's
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6 to 12
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Have you ever wondered who the co-founder of the NAACP is? Look no further than Unladylike 2020's feature on Mary Church Terrell. In addition to being the co-founder of the ...more
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Have you ever wondered who the co-founder of the NAACP is? Look no further than Unladylike 2020's feature on Mary Church Terrell. In addition to being the co-founder of the NAACP, she was an educator, suffragist, and Civil Rights activist. The site contains a twelve-minute video, a biography, and a timeline. Please note that the video contains a warning indicating it may include sensitive content.
tag(s): civil rights (216), women (184), womenchangemaker (79), womens suffrage (64)
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Students can use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here to note important events in the history of the NAACP. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to research the Silent March and Mary Church Terrell's role. Finally, students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to highlight all the historical events that Mary Church Terrell was involved in.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hail to the Chief - Exploring American Presidents - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This article is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here, it features a book list and activities to teach...more
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This article is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here, it features a book list and activities to teach about American presidents and monuments. The activities section shares book ideas, presidential speeches, and suggestions for using AI tools to enhance lessons. Discover numerous extension ideas, including virtual field trips and utilizing timelines to enhance learning through interactive and engaging lesson plans. The article correlates with the AASL National School Library Standards.
tag(s): book lists (158), presidents (151), primary sources (119), professional development (290)
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Take advantage of the many teaching and technology ideas included in this article. Find many more free resources to include with your lessons on presidents by visiting the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: American Presidents Related Resources found here.
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Rock the Vote Incorporating Local, State, and National Elections into the Classroom - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This article from TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed reviewed here, provides background knowledge and ideas for...more
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This article from TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed reviewed here, provides background knowledge and ideas for teaching students about the voting process and elections. This article includes a book list, free election teaching resources, and suggestions for incorporating technology to engage students in learning about the election process. Extension activity suggestions include ideas for voting in the classroom, watching democracy in action, and ways to inspire change.
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Use the many ideas in this article to find engaging resources for teaching about elections in any classroom. Modify ideas to suit your classroom needs using an AI resource such as Claude, reviewed here
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Rose Schneiderman - Unladylike 2020
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When did the labor movement start, and what women were involved in it? The answers are in this feature on Rose Schneiderman. The site contains an eleven-minute video, a biography, ...more
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When did the labor movement start, and what women were involved in it? The answers are in this feature on Rose Schneiderman. The site contains an eleven-minute video, a biography, and a timeline. Please note that the video contains a warning indicating it may include sensitive content. The site also offers a lesson plan, supporting materials for teachers and students, discussion questions, resources for diverse learners, and a vocabulary section.
tag(s): women (184), womenchangemaker (79), womens suffrage (64)
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Students can use MyLens, reviewed here to create a timeline of important historical events in the American Federation of Labor. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to learn more about the Wage Earner's League for Women's Suffrage. Finally, students can read her autobiography titled All for One.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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George Washington and the American Revolution - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 12
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The George Washington and the American Revolution collection provides media-rich resources from George Washington's Mount Vernon, highlighting his role as a leader during the Revolutionary...more
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The George Washington and the American Revolution collection provides media-rich resources from George Washington's Mount Vernon, highlighting his role as a leader during the Revolutionary War. Students can explore the progress of the war through Washington's actions and decisions, including confrontation, military strategy, disease prevention, and spy techniques. The collection features visually engaging content, including animated maps, live-action re-enactors, compelling narration, and interactive resources, such as an analysis of the famous "Washington Crossing the Delaware" painting. Designed for students in grades 4-8, this virtual field trip offers a unique opportunity to visit Mount Vernon and learn from the estate's interpreters and curators, thereby enhancing their knowledge of early American history. The collection brings this pivotal period in American history to life through primary sources, biographical information, and immersive storytelling that helps students understand Washington's leadership and the birth of our nation.
tag(s): american revolution (84), presidents (151), washington (33)
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Students can use MyLens reviewed here to create a pathway to the American Revolution. Students can use Adobe Podcast, reviewed here to create a public announcement informing everyone that the American Revolution has begun. Finally, students can use Figma reviewed here to compare George Washington to another person who was influential during the American Revolution.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Boston Massacre Engraving | Interactive Image - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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"PBS Learning's The Boston Massacre Engraving | Interactive Image" invites students to explore and analyze Paul Revere's iconic engraving of the Boston Massacre. This interactive tool...more
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"PBS Learning's The Boston Massacre Engraving | Interactive Image" invites students to explore and analyze Paul Revere's iconic engraving of the Boston Massacre. This interactive tool encourages students to examine the individuals depicted, consider who is omitted, and reflect on the historical context and purpose of the image. The resource includes teacher and student support materials and can be easily shared via Google Classroom or social platforms like Pinterest, Facebook, X, email, or Remind. All content aligns with New York State Standards.
tag(s): american revolution (84), boston (10)
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Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post what they notice about the image. Students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare and contrast how the image could be propaganda. Students can use ClassTools, reviewed here to create a timeline leading up to the Boston Massacre.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ken Burns in the Classroom: Thomas Jefferson - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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Ken Burns in the Classroom offers a two-part film series on Thomas Jefferson designed for grades 6-8 and 9-12. The first part, Life and Legacy, includes media galleries such as ...more
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Ken Burns in the Classroom offers a two-part film series on Thomas Jefferson designed for grades 6-8 and 9-12. The first part, Life and Legacy, includes media galleries such as "Thomas Jefferson as a Personification of U.S. History," "Inquiry Design Model: Was Thomas Jefferson Really a Great Man?", and "Analyzing Thomas Jefferson's Portrayal in Ken Burns' Film." The second part, "Declaration of Independence", focuses on the lesson "We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident: Analyzing the Declaration of Independence." Each resource includes supporting materials for both teachers and students and can be shared via Google Classroom or social platforms, such as Pinterest, Facebook, X, email, or Remind. All content is aligned with New York State Standards.
tag(s): declaration of independence (16), jefferson (20), presidents (151)
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Students can use Class Tools reviewed here to create a timeline of events leading up to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Students can use Figma reviewed here to compare and contrast Thomas Jefferson with another president.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pop Culture - PBS Learning
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PBS LearningMedia's American Experience Popular Culture collection brings America's cultural history to life through engaging video clips and classroom resources that explore how entertainment,...more
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PBS LearningMedia's American Experience Popular Culture collection brings America's cultural history to life through engaging video clips and classroom resources that explore how entertainment, media, sports, and everyday life have shaped our national identity. These free, standards-aligned materials help students understand how popular culture reflects and influences society, featuring fascinating stories about music, movies, sports heroes, fashion trends, and cultural movements that defined different eras. Each resource includes essential questions, teaching tips, background readings, and student activities that make it easy to connect historical popular culture to contemporary trends students recognize today. Whether you're exploring the impact of television, examining how music movements sparked social change, or discussing how popular culture reflects American values, this collection offers captivating content that helps students see history as the vibrant, living story of real people and the cultural moments that shaped our world!
tag(s): 1910s (26), 1920s (25), 1960s (54), cultures (259), great depression (31), womens suffrage (64)
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After watching The Crash of 1929 - Primary Resources: Headlines, students can use Story Maps, reviewed here to create a cause-and-effect diagram for the Crash. Students can review the Annie Oakley series to create a digital story using Book Creator, reviewed here that includes famous Americans. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions after each video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science and Technology - PBS Learning
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PBS LearningMedia's American Experience Science and Technology collection brings history to life through compelling videos and media resources exploring groundbreaking inventions, technological...more
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PBS LearningMedia's American Experience Science and Technology collection brings history to life through compelling videos and media resources exploring groundbreaking inventions, technological innovations, and their transformative impact on American society. These free, classroom-ready materials help students connect historical scientific achievements to modern life, examining everything from early innovations to contemporary technological advances. The resources include engaging video clips, lesson plans, and interactive activities that make complex historical concepts accessible and relevant. Whether you're teaching about famous inventors, exploring how technology shaped cultural identity, or discussing the societal impacts of scientific progress, this collection offers rich, standards-aligned content that captivates students while deepening their understanding of how science and technology have shaped our nation's story!
tag(s): 1920s (25), 1940s (68), 1950s (32), 1960s (54), 1970s (30), 1980s (21), cold war (38), inventors and inventions (88), space (236), world war 1 (84)
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After watching "Tesla: Early Experiments with Wireless Power," students can continue to research Tesla's history by completing a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here. After watching Sputnik's Launch Begins the Space Race | Chasing the Moon, students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare and contrast the space race between the United States and Russia. Students can also research using Kiddle, reviewed here about what advancements have been made in fire safety, work conditions, and immigration since the Triangle Fire.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience: War - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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View this comprehensive resource for grades 6-8 and 9-12 that includes videos, images, primary documents, interactives, audio clips, and media galleries. Featured videos cover a range...more
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View this comprehensive resource for grades 6-8 and 9-12 that includes videos, images, primary documents, interactives, audio clips, and media galleries. Featured videos cover a range of topics such as War Letters - Photo Gallery: WWII Cartoons, Yellow Journalism | Citizen Hearst, Technology and WWI: The Transformation of Codebreaking During the Great War, How Radar Changed the Course of World War II, and several other topics. The media gallery highlights personal stories like Alice Paul and Women's Suffrage and Thang Do and Andrew Ly (escape from Vietnam) and several others. Educators will find lesson materials aligned to New York State Standards, along with sharing options for Google Classroom and social platforms. Some content includes sensitivity notices for mature themes.
tag(s): 1960s (54), cold war (38), propaganda (9), vietnam (39), world war 1 (84), world war 2 (167)
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Students can use Google Drawing reviewed here to create a pros and cons chart after viewing the media gallery on U.S. Support for the Shah of Iran: Pros and Cons | Taken Hostage. After engaging in the lesson on Technology and WWI: The Transformation of Codebreaking During the Great War, students can input the technology transformation in MyLens reviewed here. Students can interview veterans and create a podcast using Anchor reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience: Women - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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Discover a rich variety of videos, interactive content, media galleries, and historical documents that highlight influential women and pivotal moments in history. Featured videos include...more
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Discover a rich variety of videos, interactive content, media galleries, and historical documents that highlight influential women and pivotal moments in history. Featured videos include women and topics such as Hillary Clinton, Eleanor Roosevelt, the Seneca Falls Convention, and the ongoing fight for voting rights. Media galleries showcase stories like Sandra Day O'Connor's path to the Supreme Court and early female pioneers in solar energy, such as "The Sun Queen." The collection also includes primary documents and biographies, including those on Pauline Newman, Annie Oakley, and Annie Turner Wittenmyer. All resources come with teacher and student support materials and are easily shareable via Google Classroom, Pinterest, Facebook, Remind, or email.
tag(s): women (184), womenchangemaker (79), womens suffrage (64)
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Students can complete the lesson available from PBS. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about the time period. Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to make a book featuring famous women.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Zitkala-Sa/Gertrude Simmons Bonnin - Unladylike 2020
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life of Zitkala-Sa (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin), a Yankton Dakota writer, musician, and political activist. This resource delves into her journey...more
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life of Zitkala-Sa (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin), a Yankton Dakota writer, musician, and political activist. This resource delves into her journey from attending a Quaker missionary-run boarding school at age eight to becoming a powerful advocate for Native American rights. Zitkala-Sa co-composed and wrote the libretto for The Sun Dance Opera, the first American Indian opera, and co-founded the National Council of American Indians to lobby for increased political power for American Indians.
tag(s): native americans (130), politics (120), women (184), womenchangemaker (79)
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Have students read one of Zitkala-Sa/Gertrude Simmons Bonnin's books. Students can listen to her music and use Answer Garden, reviewed here to write down words that they feel as they are listening to her music, then view their word cloud. Finally, students can create a book using Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book of Indigenous rights activists.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Washington Crossing the Delaware Painting: Mount Vernon - PBS LearningMedia
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The PBS LearningMedia resource "Washington Crossing the Delaware" offers a short, accessible video that introduces students to Emanuel Leutze's famous 1851 painting and explores its...more
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The PBS LearningMedia resource "Washington Crossing the Delaware" offers a short, accessible video that introduces students to Emanuel Leutze's famous 1851 painting and explores its historical and symbolic significance. The video highlights how the artwork was intended to inspire unity and patriotism, especially during times of national division. The resource is designed for classroom use and includes discussion questions and background information to support historical thinking and visual analysis skills. It's an excellent tool for helping students understand how art can reflect and influence public perceptions of historical events.
tag(s): art history (102), presidents (151), washington (33)
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Show the painting without context and have students write short reactions or questions on sticky notes. Then, play the video and discuss how their initial impressions compare to what they learned. While watching the video, students can take notes on symbols in the painting (ex., the flag, Washington's posture, ice chunks) and then research what each might represent. Students find or create a modern artwork that conveys a message about unity, leadership, or patriotism, then compare it to Leutze's painting.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience - American Presidents - PBS Learning: American Presidents
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View a collection of videos, documents, and a media gallery. Videos and Media Galleries include topics such as: The 25th Amendment: Reagan - Primary Resources: Reagan's Farewell Speech,...more
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View a collection of videos, documents, and a media gallery. Videos and Media Galleries include topics such as: The 25th Amendment: Reagan - Primary Resources: Reagan's Farewell Speech, The Presidents - Primary Sources: Eisenhower's State of the Union Address -1954, Mending a Constitutional Flaw, The Watergate Scandal and the 25th Amendment, President Truman Champions Civil Rights, How 9/11 Changed the Course of the George W. Bush Presidency, 1964: "The Importance of the Civil Rights Act", 1964: "The South Changes Political Parties", Passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and many more. Documents have primary sources on the State of the Union, Inaugural speeches, and farewell speeches. Supporting materials for teachers and students are available. Everything can be shared to Google Classroom or a Social Share (Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, email, or Remind). All lessons are aligned with standards; you can log in (free) to view individual state standards.
tag(s): 1980s (21), presidents (151)
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Students can complete the lesson that is available for each topic. Students can use the Time Graphic Timeline Tool, reviewed here to create a timeline of the president's term in office. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast different presidents.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Martha Hughes Cannon - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Learn the inspiring story of Martha Hughes Cannon, the first woman elected as a state senator and a trailblazer in public health. The site includes a 12-minute PBS video, an ...more
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Learn the inspiring story of Martha Hughes Cannon, the first woman elected as a state senator and a trailblazer in public health. The site includes a 12-minute PBS video, an in-depth biography, and a historical timeline. Educators can explore the content through a lesson plan format linked to PBS LearningMedia, with access to teacher and student resources, including discussion questions, vocabulary, and materials designed for diverse learners.
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In the Classroom
Students can use History in Motion, reviewed here to create a timeline of other women State Senators. Students can use Kidrex reviewed here to research more about the public health work that Martha Hughes Cannon did. Finally, students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to compare and contrast Martha Hughes Cannon to another woman State Senator.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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