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Open Culture Free Online Courses - Open Culture, LLC
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9 to 12
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The Open Culture page on Free Online Courses curates over 1,700 no-cost courses from top universities such as Harvard, Yale, and MIT, covering a wide range of subjects including humanities,...more
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The Open Culture page on Free Online Courses curates over 1,700 no-cost courses from top universities such as Harvard, Yale, and MIT, covering a wide range of subjects including humanities, social sciences, computer science, mathematics, history, art, and world languages. The listings include downloadable audio and video lectures, MOOCs, and audit options, making it a flexible resource for advanced learners, enrichment, or flipped-classroom models. Teachers can use these courses to supplement curriculum topics, assign independent enrichment activities, or provide whole-class explorations for upper-grade students. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): art history (103), artificial intelligence (254), artists (91), business (50), civil war (142), coding (96), computers (107), cultures (266), engineering (135), environment (247), politics (123), psychology (61), religions (121), shakespeare (98), sociology (24), world war 1 (85), world war 2 (169)
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Choose short university lectures related to your current unit (e.g., history, literature, or psychology). Have students summarize key takeaways and connect them to class topics. Assign a relevant Open Culture lecture for homework, then use class time for guided discussion, problem-solving, or creative applications of the concept. Form small groups where students take different Open Culture courses and share summaries or key insights with the class, encouraging collaboration and exposure to diverse subjects.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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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 (266)
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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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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 (162), data (199), map skills (67), maps (222)
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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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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 (157), infographics (67), multimedia (56), timelines (58)
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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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History.com - History.com
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K to 12
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The History Channel website is a rich resource for teachers, offering a wide variety of articles, videos, lesson plans, and interactive content on historical events, famous figures,...more
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The History Channel website is a rich resource for teachers, offering a wide variety of articles, videos, lesson plans, and interactive content on historical events, famous figures, and cultural movements. It provides engaging materials across different time periods and topics, making it a valuable tool for social studies, history, and civics lessons. Teachers can use its documentaries, primary source collections, and quizzes to enhance classroom discussions and encourage critical thinking. The site is great for bringing history to life with multimedia content that supports diverse learning styles. Some of the videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): cold war (39), colonial america (96), great depression (32), holidays (245), immigration (82), space (239), womenchangemaker (79), world war 1 (85), world war 2 (169)
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Use virtual tours or videos from the History Channel to explore historical landmarks or events. Afterward, students can write a reflection or compare and contrast the historical site with others they've studied in class and use Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here to make a diagram showing their findings. Students can compare a History Channel documentary to other historical depictions in the media, analyzing the accuracy and bias of each. Have students create a multimedia project using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here that either supports or critiques a historical portrayal, using History Channel resources as a reference point.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Asian Americans' Contributions to American Culture - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Asian Americans have played a vital and often underrecognized role in shaping the cultural landscape of the United States. This diverse collection of resources shares the many contributions...more
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Asian Americans have played a vital and often underrecognized role in shaping the cultural landscape of the United States. This diverse collection of resources shares the many contributions of Asian Americans across various fields, from arts and literature to science and technology, spanning more than 150 years of American history. Read about the impact of many Asian Americans with your students. From the Chinese immigrants who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad to modern-day innovators in Silicon Valley, from the Japanese American soldiers who fought valiantly in World War II to pioneering Asian American scientists and educators, these curated materials showcase the profound impact of Asian Americans on the nation's social, economic, and cultural fabric.
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Dive into this collection featuring the fascinating impact of Asian-Americans. Look at each resource's "Classroom Use" section for creative ideas on weaving these materials into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Asian Americans - Interactive Gallery - PBS
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3 to 12
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Who were the Tape family, and what were their contributions to American society? How did Vaishno Das Bagai become known as a man without a country? Learn about these stories ...more
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Who were the Tape family, and what were their contributions to American society? How did Vaishno Das Bagai become known as a man without a country? Learn about these stories of Asian-Americans and others through an interactive gallery of flip cards based on the PBS series, Asian Americans. Each flip card links to the episode that includes their story. In addition to the interactive gallery, links on this site include over thirty lesson plans based on the five-part series and additional videos supporting the documentary series.
tag(s): asia (135), bias (30), china (82), cross cultural understanding (178), cultures (266), japan (61), korea (21), racism (80)
In the Classroom
Share this interactive activity with students to explore as part of your Asian-American studies. Use a whiteboard sharing tool such as Whiteboard.chat reviewed here to create an interactive area for students to share and collaborate on ideas about information in the gallery. Ask students to add other Asian American stories to your whiteboard, then use Flippity reviewed here to create a set of interactive flashcards that include images, videos, links, and text. As an extension activity, have groups of students create podcasts using Adobe Podcast reviewed here about Asian Americans and their contributions to American history.
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Asian American History 101 - Gen and Ted Lai
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4 to 12
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The Asian American History 101 podcast provides educators with insightful discussions on the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans. Covering topics such as immigration,...more
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The Asian American History 101 podcast provides educators with insightful discussions on the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans. Covering topics such as immigration, activism, historical events, and representation in media, the podcast offers an engaging way to incorporate Asian American perspectives into the classroom. Teachers can use episodes to spark discussions, supplement history lessons, or provide students with diverse narratives that connect past and present. With its accessible format and wide range of topics, this resource helps foster a deeper understanding of Asian American heritage and experiences.
tag(s): asia (135), canada (23), comics and cartoons (61), cooking (32), courts (23), cultures (266), immigrants (49), immigration (82), japan (61), japanese (51), podcasts (149)
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Assign a podcast episode for students to listen to in class or as homework. Provide guided discussion questions to help them analyze key points, historical events, and cultural contributions. Students can research and create a visual timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here or Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here based on topics covered in the podcast, such as Asian American immigration, activism, or landmark legal cases. Students can select a historical figure, event, or topic from the podcast and conduct a mock interview. One student plays the interviewer, while another plays the historical figure, responding based on research. Have students work in small groups to create their short podcast episode using Castbox Creator Studio reviewed here or Adobe Podcast, reviewed here on an Asian American historical topic. They can research, write a script, and record a 3-5 minute segment to share with the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Act It Out: Stories from Asian American Cultures - Education World
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3 to 8
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This lesson plan, "Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Myths from Asian American Cultures," engages students in reading and acting out traditional stories from China, Japan, Malaysia, India,...more
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This lesson plan, "Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Myths from Asian American Cultures," engages students in reading and acting out traditional stories from China, Japan, Malaysia, India, and other Asian cultures. Students define and differentiate between folktales, fairy tales, and myths through this activity while developing creative thinking and dramatic skills. Working in cooperative groups, they bring these stories to life through dramatization, fostering an appreciation for diverse cultural narratives. This lesson supports literacy, collaboration, and cultural awareness, making it a dynamic way to explore storytelling and performance in the classroom.
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tag(s): asia (135), china (82), cultures (266), folktales (34), india (32), japan (61), myths and legends (43)
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Have students sit in a circle and take turns reading a folktale aloud, then, after each section, pause to discuss the characters, setting, and cultural elements. Ask students to illustrate and summarize their chosen story by creating a flipbook with each page highlighting a different part of the tale, reinforcing sequencing, comprehension, and creativity. Make the flipbooks digitally using Any Flip reviewed here. Students can rewrite and perform a traditional folktale in a modern setting by updating characters, changing the setting to a familiar place, or introducing modern technology while maintaining the story's core message. Have students research the country of origin for their folktale and create a map using Google My Maps reviewed here or MapHub reviewed here highlighting key cultural elements such as traditional clothing, landmarks, language, and customs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Asian Americans in the People's History of the United States - Zinn Education Project
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6 to 12
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Take advantage of the twenty profiles found on this site to learn about Asian American activism, resistance, and contributions to social justice movements. Through primary sources,...more
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Take advantage of the twenty profiles found on this site to learn about Asian American activism, resistance, and contributions to social justice movements. Through primary sources, lesson plans, and storytelling, this collection challenges traditional narratives by centering Asian Americans' roles in labor rights, immigration struggles, and civil rights. Teachers can use these materials to foster critical discussions, connect history to present-day issues, and encourage students to analyze history from diverse perspectives. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): civil rights (218), composers (22), immigration (82), japanese (51), newspapers (89), perspective (25), stories and storytelling (71), women (183), womenchangemaker (79), world war 2 (169)
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Have students write a letter to a historical figure from the resource, reflecting on their struggles and achievements while connecting them to present-day issues in society. Assign students different historical figures from the resource and hold a debate on key issues such as immigration laws, labor rights, or civil rights. Students must research and argue from their assigned perspective. Students can select an underrepresented Asian American activist or leader from the resource and create a mini-documentary using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here or podcast using Spotify for Podcasters reviewed here highlighting their contributions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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JANM Educational Resources - Japanese American National Museum
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K to 12
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The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) Education Resources website offers a wealth of materials for teaching about Japanese American history, culture, and civil rights. Educators...more
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The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) Education Resources website offers a wealth of materials for teaching about Japanese American history, culture, and civil rights. Educators can access lesson plans, digital exhibits, primary sources, and interactive activities that explore topics such as immigration, incarceration during World War II, and contributions to American society. These resources help students engage with history through storytelling, critical thinking, and discussions on civil liberties, making them valuable for social studies, history, and civics classrooms. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): civil rights (218), critical thinking (162), fashion (13), immigrants (49), immigration (82), japan (61), japanese (51), origami (14), stories and storytelling (71), world war 2 (169)
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After learning about Japanese American incarceration during WWII, have students fold paper cranes to symbolize hope and resilience. Have students write reflections on civil rights and social justice, connecting history to present-day issues. Inspired by real stories from Japanese American incarceration, students can create a fictional diary entry from the perspective of a young Japanese American during WWII, incorporating historical details from JANM's resources. After exploring the site's exhibits on civil rights, students can design posters, digital art, or poetry that advocate for justice and remembrance of past injustices, drawing connections to modern social movements. Create any of these projects digitally, using Google Slides reviewed here or Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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We Are Here - SmithsonianAPA
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4 to 12
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This digital exhibit from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) is an interactive platform highlighting the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American...more
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This digital exhibit from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) is an interactive platform highlighting the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. The exhibit provides an immersive learning experience that fosters understanding and appreciation of AAPI experiences through multimedia storytelling, artwork, historical artifacts, and personal narratives. Educators can use this resource to engage students in discussions about identity, resilience, and cultural heritage while integrating primary sources and creative expressions into their lessons. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): artists (91), asia (135), authors (109), cultures (266), famous people (38), japan (61), japanese (51), multimedia (56), scientists (71)
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Have students illustrate an important moment in Asian American history, write a poem reflecting on identity and resilience, or ask them to research another cultural or historical movement that aligns with the themes in We Are Here (ex., the Civil Rights Movement, Indigenous history, or immigrant experiences). They can create a Venn diagram using Venn Diagram Creator reviewed here or infographic using Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Asian Americans - PBS LearningMedia
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The Asian Americans Collection offers a rich selection of videos, lesson plans, and classroom activities that explore the history, contributions, and challenges of Asian Americans in...more
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The Asian Americans Collection offers a rich selection of videos, lesson plans, and classroom activities that explore the history, contributions, and challenges of Asian Americans in the United States. This collection, based on the PBS documentary "Asian Americans", covers key historical events, personal narratives, and themes such as immigration, identity, and civil rights. Many of the videos include support materials for teachers and students. Educators can use these resources to enhance diversity, inclusion, and American history discussions while engaging students with primary sources and thought-provoking questions.
tag(s): asia (135), civil rights (218), identity (36), immigrants (49), immigration (82), japan (61), japanese (51), politics (123), racism (80), railroads (17)
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After watching a video on Asian American identity, students can create a digital or paper collage representing identity, heritage, and belonging using images, symbols, and quotes from the documentary. Digital collages can be made using PhotoCollage reviewed here or Photo Joiner reviewed here. Inspired by the personal narratives in the collection, have students interview a family member or community elder about their immigration story or cultural heritage and create a short podcast episode using Buzzsprout reviewed here or Podbean reviewed here. Students can work in groups to create an interactive timeline of key historical events from the collection with Timeline reviewed here or Timelinely, reviewed here, adding images, descriptions, and reflections on how these events shaped Asian American experiences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Standing Together - SmithsonianAPA
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Celebrate the contributions of Asian-Pacific Americans by exploring this rich collection of digital exhibitions, educational resources, and cultural stories highlighting the history,...more
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Celebrate the contributions of Asian-Pacific Americans by exploring this rich collection of digital exhibitions, educational resources, and cultural stories highlighting the history, art, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Teachers can access lesson plans, primary source materials, and multimedia content to integrate AAPI perspectives into their curriculum. The site also features interactive experiences and virtual programs that engage students in exploring diverse narratives. This resource fosters inclusive learning and deepens students' understanding of AAPI heritage in social studies, history, and language arts classrooms.
tag(s): artists (91), asia (135), cultures (266), japan (61), japanese (51), multimedia (56), poetry (192), virtual field trips (135)
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Have students explore APAC's digital exhibitions, such as We Are Here or A Day in the Queer Life of Asian Pacific America. Students can reflect on how artists express identity and create artwork representing their cultural heritage or personal identity. Using the "We Are Not a Stereotype" video series, students can watch a selected video and discuss how stereotypes impact Asian Pacific American communities. They can then create an awareness poster or infographic using Canva Infographic Creator reviewed here debunking a common stereotype. Ask students to research key moments in Asian Pacific American history using APAC's resources and create a visual timeline digitally using a resource such as Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here that highlights significant events, figures, and contributions. Select a book from APAC's Learning Together recommendations to share with students or assign small groups different books, and have them present key themes, historical context, and connections to their own experiences or current events.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AAPI History Hub - The Asian American Foundation
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The AAPI History Hub is a valuable educational resource that provides lesson plans, primary sources, and interactive materials to help teachers incorporate Asian American and Pacific...more
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The AAPI History Hub is a valuable educational resource that provides lesson plans, primary sources, and interactive materials to help teachers incorporate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history into their curriculum. The site offers engaging content for various grade levels, including biographies, historical events, and cultural contributions that highlight the rich and diverse experiences of AAPI communities. With classroom-ready resources and discussion prompts, the AAPI History Hub supports educators in fostering a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of U.S. history.
tag(s): asia (135), biographies (93), courts (23), cultures (266), diversity (52), famous people (38), japan (61), japanese (51), scientists (71), women (183)
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Students can work in groups to create a physical or digital timeline using Timelinely reviewed here or Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here highlighting significant AAPI events, movements, and contributions. Assign students an AAPI figure or event to research and present via a short podcast using Buzzsprout reviewed here or video using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here. Print or display images and short bios of key AAPI historical figures from the site. Have students walk around, take notes, and discuss whose contributions they find most inspiring. Alternatively, create a digital gallery walk using the gallery walk template available in Padlet, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento's Lost Japantown - Google Arts and Culture
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Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento's Lost Japantown is based on a 2017 exhibition at the California Museum. The collection of photos explores a now-vanished and mostly forgotten...more
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Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento's Lost Japantown is based on a 2017 exhibition at the California Museum. The collection of photos explores a now-vanished and mostly forgotten neighborhood, which was once the fourth-largest Japantown in the nation. Some of the photographs featured allow you to zoom in and explore. The photographs start in the 1900s with Early Japan and span to forced removal between 1942-1945, post-war Japantown from 1945-1959, and redevelopment from 1955-1965. The site ends with Japanese notables.
tag(s): japan (61), japanese (51), photography (132)
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Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here to highlight important events in Japantown. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about the Japanese notables that are featured on the site. Finally, students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to create a cause-and-effect diagram to highlight why Japantown became forgotten.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Indomitable: The Tommy Kono Story - Google Arts and Culture
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Google Arts and Culture features Indomitable: The Tommy Kono Story. The story of Tommy Kono is told through photographs that share information about his early life, Tule Lake...more
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Google Arts and Culture features Indomitable: The Tommy Kono Story. The story of Tommy Kono is told through photographs that share information about his early life, Tule Lake Judo Club, early training, Buddhist Church of Sacramento, Olympic Gold, his legacy, and more. Some of the photographs allow you to zoom in further.
tag(s): cultures (266), japanese (51), religions (121), sports (84)
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Students can use MyLens reviewed here to highlight important events in Tommy Kono's life. Students can compare Tommy Kono to another famous weightlifter using ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to research more about Buddhism.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History Breakout Template - Genially
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6 to 12
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Unlock the keys to history with gamified activities and escape rooms that you can personalize using Genially, reviewed here. Customizable content...more
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Unlock the keys to history with gamified activities and escape rooms that you can personalize using Genially, reviewed here. Customizable content includes options to add audio, video, multimedia, text, and interactive images. Begin by choosing the "Use this template" link to add the thirty-two-slide template to your Genially dashboard. Add information to each slide following the information provided to guide students through four missions. Invite students to join a live presentation using their devices or work together as a class using a live presentation on your whiteboard.
tag(s): digital escapes (29), game based learning (281), gamification (95), mysteries (26)
In the Classroom
Create interactive escape rooms to introduce history lessons, review for upcoming quizzes and tests, or as an engaging homework activity. As you create your history breakout, use Genially's AI features to generate questions, remove image backgrounds, and create images. Find free images to use with your breakout activity by browsing through resources available on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page for Free Image Resources, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Short History Of... - Paul McGann and John Hopkins
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6 to 12
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Short History Of... is a weekly podcast that takes listeners back in time to learn the stories behind historical events. Hear about diverse topics like Elvis Presley's rise from a ...more
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Short History Of... is a weekly podcast that takes listeners back in time to learn the stories behind historical events. Hear about diverse topics like Elvis Presley's rise from a working-class truck driver to one of the best-selling music artists of all time and the cultural and economic factors leading to the French Revolution of the late 18th century. Each podcast runs about an hour long and is available on most podcast streaming sites.
tag(s): africa (154), american revolution (86), artists (91), authors (109), churchill (7), colonial america (96), colonization (21), d day (11), dickens (10), dinosaurs (47), disasters (35), diseases (59), england (47), explorers (63), great depression (32), greece (46), india (32), industrial revolution (22), korea (21), lincoln (65), listening (97), martin luther king (43), native americans (131), olympics (45), pearl harbor (15), podcasts (149), presidents (149), pyramids (24), renaissance (38), rome (35), roosevelt (17), rosa parks (9), russia (34), shakespeare (98), st patricks day (11), underground railroad (14), vietnam (40), westward expansion (41), womens suffrage (64), world war 2 (169), wright brothers (17)
In the Classroom
Add this podcast to supplement your current list of history resources. Organize and share resources with students using Wakelet, reviewed here or Padlet, reviewed here. Wakelet and Padlet offer tools that make it easy for students to collaborate and share information. Enhance learning by sharing a podcast as an introduction to a new unit and asking students to discuss what they learn. Consider using Project Zero's Thinking Routine Toolbox, reviewed here to encourage student understanding and develop critical thinking skills. For example, the Step-in, Step-out, And step-back routine can help students view people and events from different perspectives. Extend student learning by asking them to develop a script and share a podcast as a final assessment of your unit using a free tool such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Spotify for Podcastors, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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World History 2 - Crash Course
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6 to 12
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Crash Course World History is a free digital tool that includes thirty world history videos. This series includes videos on rethinking civilization, drought and famine, Congo and Africa's...more
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Crash Course World History is a free digital tool that includes thirty world history videos. This series includes videos on rethinking civilization, drought and famine, Congo and Africa's World War, nonviolence and peace movements, democracy, authoritarian capitalism, and China. The videos range from twelve to fourteen minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video. This is part 2 of a two-part series of videos. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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tag(s): 1900s (81), 1910s (26), 1920s (25), 1930s (40), 1940s (69), africa (154), democracy (26), japan (61), pearl harbor (15), world war 1 (85), world war 2 (169)
In the Classroom
After watching the video series, students can pick a historical period that they would like to time-travel to and explain why. They can debate which period of world history had the most impact. Use an online debate tool such as Kialo Edu reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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