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Gauri and Prithvi: The Sub-Continent Goes Nuclear - Ask Asia
Grades
9 to 12
This site gives background information, Internet resources, and activity ideas for class discussion and projects on the rising nuclear tensions between India and Pakistan. ...more
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This site gives background information, Internet resources, and activity ideas for class discussion and projects on the rising nuclear tensions between India and Pakistan.
tag(s): india (32)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plan offered on this site! This would be an interesting activity for a US government or World history classroom.Mythweb Lessons
Grades
4 to 10This page offers a number of lesson ideas linked to the Mythweb site for Greek mythology studies. There are a number of suggestions on how to integrate the material into ...more
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This page offers a number of lesson ideas linked to the Mythweb site for Greek mythology studies. There are a number of suggestions on how to integrate the material into other classroom activities.
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free teacher guides and lesson plans offered on this site! Definitely a helpful resource for a world history classroom.Free Learning Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month - Common Sense
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K to 12The Common Sense Education resource page on free learning resources for Hispanic Heritage Month offers a comprehensive collection of tools for teachers to celebrate Hispanic culture...more
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The Common Sense Education resource page on free learning resources for Hispanic Heritage Month offers a comprehensive collection of tools for teachers to celebrate Hispanic culture in their classrooms. It features a variety of free resources, including lesson plans, videos, and interactive activities suitable for all grade levels. Teachers can use curated media content like documentaries and digital books to enhance learning. The article also provides recommendations for culturally relevant apps and websites that foster student engagement while teaching about Hispanic heritage, making it a versatile resource for in-person and virtual learning environments. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): central america (20), cross cultural understanding (173), cultures (180), dance (31), hispanic (36), south america (47)
In the Classroom
Have students choose a Hispanic historical figure or cultural tradition and create a short video or digital story. They can use a free tool like Canva, reviewed here to combine images, text, and narration. Ask students to create a playlist of traditional and contemporary Hispanic music, ranging from salsa to reggaeton. Have students explore poems, artwork, or literature by Hispanic authors and artists. They can create artistic interpretations or write poems inspired by Hispanic culture, traditions, or history.Enemy Aliens - Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre
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6 to 12This virtual exhibit illustrates a little-known chapter of Canadian history - the story of Canada and Jewish Holocaust refugees. Choose tabs to follow the story of the refugees from...more
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This virtual exhibit illustrates a little-known chapter of Canadian history - the story of Canada and Jewish Holocaust refugees. Choose tabs to follow the story of the refugees from "We Had to Leave" through "New Lives." Each section includes detailed information about the refugees' stories including photos, videos, and additional readings. Also, each portion of the site includes lesson plans for classroom use. This site is available in English and French.There is an abundance of excellent material on this site, regrettably the videos use Flash. Nothing else does.
tag(s): canada (24), germany (28), hitler (6), holocaust (42), jews (33), world war 2 (161)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans included on this site as part of any World War II unit. Divide students into cooperative learning groups to explore the site. Have each group become "experts" about different sections then teach their portion to their classmates. Have students create a simple infographic sharing their findings using Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, or Venngage, reviewed here. Have students collaborate and create maps using MapHub, reviewed here With MapHub students can add icons, text, images, and locations of different points of refuge for those fleeing the Holocaust.
This resource requires PDF reader software like Adobe Acrobat.
65 History X Feeds (formerly Twitter) - Glenn Wiebe
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8 to 12This site offers a wonderful list of X (formerly known as Twitter) feeds to consider if you are just starting out or if you are adding to your feed ...more
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This site offers a wonderful list of X (formerly known as Twitter) feeds to consider if you are just starting out or if you are adding to your feed related to history. The list is categorized by General, Media, Eductors and Students, Departments and Publications, Military, Historical Tweets, and includes the X (Twitter) name with a link and a short description. Feeds include the Library of Congress, quotes and sayings from Thomas Jefferson, and HistoryDay (see what happened on this day in history), and many more.
tag(s): congress (40), history day (39), social media (48), social networking (61), twitter (13)
In the Classroom
Create a classroom X (formerlyTwitter) account and choose feeds to follow that relate to classroom studies. Assign different students to follow the feed each week to summarize and review. Challenge students to find other X (Twitter) feeds to follow. Have students create an X (formerly Twitter) account as a historical figure as part of research projects. Looking for more ways to use X (Twitter) in the classroom? Read more about X (Twitter) from TeachersFirst's Twitter for Teachers page.Lightbox - Time
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4 to 12Explore cutting-edge technology and video from the photo editors of Time with a daily blog from Lightbox. Time Lightbox features photos and videos of current events, behind the scenes,...more
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Explore cutting-edge technology and video from the photo editors of Time with a daily blog from Lightbox. Time Lightbox features photos and videos of current events, behind the scenes, new exhibits, books, and technology. Take another critical view of current events with photos never released or ways never portrayed. This daily, behind the scenes look, lets you know what is happening on the front lines, through photojournalism with portraits, faces, and events that are changing our history. The images give you a mix into the artistic world of photojournalism with a closer look at our world.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (173), images (263), photography (130)