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Gertrude 'Ma' Rainey - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Paramounr
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8 to 12
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Ma Rainey's "Black Bottom" is the theme song for August Wilson's play from 1982 and the Netflix movie from 2020 of the same name. The song, first recorded in 1927, ...more
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Ma Rainey's "Black Bottom" is the theme song for August Wilson's play from 1982 and the Netflix movie from 2020 of the same name. The song, first recorded in 1927, is still relevant today; it is set in the 1920s in Chicago and deals with themes of Black art and culture, racial tension, and power. This song resides on YouTube and may not be available in your classroom.
tag(s): plays (31), blues (19), african american (129), black history (132)
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Are you studying Black history or the Blues? Then your students need to know about Ma Rainey. Have them read Ma Rainey's biography, reviewed here, and then listen to one of Ma Rainey's most famous songs. Ask pairs or small groups to listen carefully and pick out phrases that would still apply to Black Americans today. Use a tool such as Padlet, reviewed here, to list the example phrases and research current topics that are relevant. With Padlet, students can post various resources such as videos, primary sources, and books.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Google Lens - Google
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K to 12
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Have you ever seen a picture and wanted to know where it was taken or what the object was in the image? Google Lens does this and much more. Use ...more
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Have you ever seen a picture and wanted to know where it was taken or what the object was in the image? Google Lens does this and much more. Use Google Lens to identify objects, translate text, find information, and guide you toward action based on the image's content. Click the image icon (small square) in Google's search bar on your computer or app to drag an image, upload a file, or paste an image link to begin. Search the highlighted area on the image to find places, shop for items, extract text, or translate text. Scan a flyer and add a date to your calendar, find visually similar items, or scan a business card to automatically convert the image into a digital contact and add the information to your phone's address book.
tag(s): images (274), DAT device agnostic tool (135), multilingual (84)
In the Classroom
Include Google Lens in your teacher toolbox for many uses by you and your students. Use this tool to identify plants and leaves near your school during science lessons, quickly translate information for multilingual learners using images, or identify unknown places or items in pictures. Google Lens suggests similar images; use this information to expand and find pictures to include with student projects. Ask older students to search for news articles from different countries and then translate the information to compare with articles from their local news organizations. Use Lens for scavenger hunts or quizzes, where students must identify objects or translate text in real-time, promoting engagement and making learning more interactive. Add images for your scavenger hunts to Wayground (formerly Quizizz), reviewed here or create an interactive hunt with GooseChase Edu, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Overheard at National Geographic - National Geographic Partners, LLC
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4 to 12
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Overheard at National Geographic shares weekly podcast episodes from 2019-2023 featuring a range of topics related to the world around us. Episodes feature conversations with National...more
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Overheard at National Geographic shares weekly podcast episodes from 2019-2023 featuring a range of topics related to the world around us. Episodes feature conversations with National Geographic photographers, explorers, and scientists, hosted by Peter Gwyn and Amy Briggs. Podcasts run from approximately thirty to forty-five minutes and are available on most podcast-hosting platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.
tag(s): podcasts (191), explorers (65), animals (281), photography (134), anne frank (8), native americans (172), oceans (142), africa (162), china (78)
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Incorporate relevant podcasts into classroom lessons to enhance learning and engage student interest. For example, have students listen to the podcast of how Anne Frank's Diary survived when reading the Diary of Anne Frank or learning about the holocaust or include A Skeptic's Guide to Loving Bats during your studies of animals. Visit the archive of OK2Ask: Podcasting 101: Using Podcasts in the Classroom, reviewed here to learn more about using podcasts to improve students' listening comprehension, build academic vocabulary, and strengthen literacy skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Microsoft Reflect - Microsoft
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K to 12
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Reflect is a well-being app that uses check-ins to support connections in learning communities and promote a culture of self-awareness and empathy. Reflect is built into Teams education...more
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Reflect is a well-being app that uses check-ins to support connections in learning communities and promote a culture of self-awareness and empathy. Reflect is built into Teams education accounts and requires signing in with a valid school account to use within Google Classroom, Canvas, and other Learning Management Systems. Some available activities include brain breaks, guided meditation, and 2-minute stretching routines.
tag(s): Teacher Utilities (234), communication (128), classroom management (155), social and emotional learning (236)
In the Classroom
Use Reflect as part of your classroom social and emotional support activities. For elementary classrooms, include daily check-ins, provide learning opportunities to encourage the use of emotional vocabulary, and incorporate reflections as part of discussions of characters and their emotions when reading stories and books. In middle school, include Reflect as part of weekly check-ins for emotional support, facilitate group discussions based upon feedback from check-ins, or use Reflect's tools to encourage students to set personal and academic goals. Use Reflect with high school students to promote mental health awareness and provide tools for stress management.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jumanlly - Genially
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4 to 12
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The Genially Jumanlly Template is an interactive, Jumanji-inspired board game designed to captivate students and enhance learning through gamification. Fully customizable, this template...more
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The Genially Jumanlly Template is an interactive, Jumanji-inspired board game designed to captivate students and enhance learning through gamification. Fully customizable, this template lets educators integrate subject-specific questions, multimedia content, and challenges, making it adaptable to various educational levels and topics. Students embark on a virtual adventure, choose avatars, roll digital dice, and navigate a dynamic game board filled with tasks that reinforce key concepts. The engaging format promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and active participation, making it an excellent tool for review sessions, skill reinforcement, and introducing new material in a fun, interactive way.
tag(s): study aid (171), collaboration (146), critical thinking (194), game based learning (294), game making (58)
In the Classroom
Customize the Jumanlly template to align with your current unit (e.g., grammar, fractions, ecosystems). As students move around the game board, they answer questions or solve puzzles directly tied to the content. Divide the class into small teams, each choosing an avatar to navigate the board. Students work together to make decisions and complete tasks, encouraging communication, teamwork, and cooperative learning. Invite students to design their own version of the Jumanlly game based on a unit they've studied. They write the rules, create questions, and incorporate multimedia relevant to the subject.Edge Features:
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Why All Secondary Teachers Need to Add Science of Reading to Their Lessons - TeachersFirst
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6 to 12
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Think reading is just the English teacher's job? Think again! This blog post from TeachersFirst's Infusing Technology Blog urges all secondary educators to embrace the Science of Reading,...more
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Think reading is just the English teacher's job? Think again! This blog post from TeachersFirst's Infusing Technology Blog urges all secondary educators to embrace the Science of Reading, especially the often-overlooked skill of fluency. Many students in middle and high school silently struggle with comprehension because their reading fluency hasn't been nurtured. The post offers practical ways to integrate fluency checks into any subject, such as one-minute oral readings or short recorded assignments. These simple strategies can help teachers across disciplines support literacy and unlock deeper learning for all students.
tag(s): fluency (33), reading comprehension (145), blogs (80), science of reading (37)
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Read this post and then put the ideas into action! Have students take turns reading a short passage (related to your content area) aloud for one minute. Pair them with a peer to time, track errors, and provide supportive feedback. Rotate passages weekly to build confidence, fluency, and content knowledge. After fluency practice, have students reflect in journals about what they read--summarizing key points, identifying challenging words, and noting how fluency affected their understanding. Consider writing the journals digitally using a resource like Book Creator reviewed here or Google Slides reviewed here. Ask students to record themselves reading passages from your subject (e.g., a science explanation, a history speech, or a math word problem) using tools like Vocaroo reviewed here. Have them submit recordings monthly to show progress. Include self-assessment rubrics to promote ownership of growth.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Let's Talk About Tech Tools for ELA Workstations - TeachersFirst
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3 to 8
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Inspired by Read Across America, this blog highlights how technology can meaningfully support reading instruction grounded in the Science of Reading framework. It emphasizes core components...more
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Inspired by Read Across America, this blog highlights how technology can meaningfully support reading instruction grounded in the Science of Reading framework. It emphasizes core components like phonemic awareness, morphology, fluency, and comprehension, while recognizing the need for student engagement and differentiation. The post introduces five practical tools and strategies: using Wordwall.net for sentence structure and morphology games, exploring Wordtorque's Building Bases Board for word analysis, and practicing grammar through No Red Ink and Khan Academy. These tools help teachers create independent workstations where students can receive tailored, interactive practice with immediate feedback, making reading instruction both rigorous and fun.
tag(s): differentiation (105), reading comprehension (145), fluency (33), grammar (143), blogs (80)
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Set up a literacy center where students rearrange jumbled sentences using the "Unjumble" template in Wordwall reviewed here. Use sentences from current read-alouds or subject-area texts. Have students play Wordwall activities that focus on prefixes, suffixes, and root words. You can assign pre-made games or let students create their own based on a weekly word list. Pair students and give them root words and affixes to build new words using the virtual board in Wordtorque reviewed here. Then, challenge them to define each word and use it in a sentence related to current curriculum topics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Thou shalt not commit logical fallacies - Jesse Richardson, Andy Smith, Sam Meadon
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6 to 12
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Find a clickable, online poster explaining the most common logical fallacies. Simply rolling your cursor over the icon for the fallacy will give a definition. Click on it to find ...more
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Find a clickable, online poster explaining the most common logical fallacies. Simply rolling your cursor over the icon for the fallacy will give a definition. Click on it to find a further explanation and an example. Reducing each fallacy to a single simple sentence makes these easier to understand, and the examples given are amusing. There is also a free downloadable PDF of all the fallacies and their explanations presented on this site. A free poster in PDF format is available in three sizes. The free poster can be found at the bottom of the first page of this site.
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tag(s): debate (39), persuasive writing (47), critical thinking (194), logic (174), thinking skills (137), reading comprehension (145)
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Most academic writing presents a premise to be proved (an argument). When you first start to have your students try to understand logical fallacies, show them the online poster for logical fallacies and get them started trying to find these fallacies in their everyday lives. You could assign a fallacy a week and have students write in a journal, or a little tablet when they come across one. Or collect them on a class wiki with a page for each fallacy type. You could even have them make up their own logical fallacies. Have students create online posters on paper or do it together as a class using a tool such as Web Poster Wizard (reviewed here) or PicLits (reviewed here. After introducing logical fallacies, have students peer edit papers to make sure the writer is not trying to support one of these fallacies. Of course, any speech and debate, or media strategies class would benefit from a review this site. During political seasons, be sure to share this site for evaluating politicians' positions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Martha Speaks - PBS Kids
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K to 3
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Join Martha (the dog) from the book and animated children's series, Martha Speaks. This interactive website focuses on vocabulary and word usage. The site includes interactives, printables,...more
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Join Martha (the dog) from the book and animated children's series, Martha Speaks. This interactive website focuses on vocabulary and word usage. The site includes interactives, printables, videos, and "Martha's Stories" for students to explore. Make newspapers, dog tags, vocabulary word pictures, and more. Vocabulary introduced are not necessarily sight words, yet specialized content area words. Apply and learn new vocabulary in a wide variety of interactive ways. Some game features require Shockwave and/or a webcam. Don't worry. It does not keep your picture.
tag(s): preK (354), rhymes (24), literacy (121), sight words (22), vocabulary development (111), vocabulary (260)
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Intrigue your students to follow the dog, Martha, into new vocabulary learning. Share a book (or video of the show) with your students before introducing this site. Students from Kindergarten through second grade will benefit from the variety of learning activities. Add this site to your centers for an engaging way to learn vocabulary. Add this link to your class website for review or enrichment.
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From Cave Paintings to the Internet - Jeremy Norman and Co., Inc.
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9 to 12
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This amazing online project documents the history of information and media. The project covers a huge scope of time, starting with entries from 2,500,000 BC up to the present time....more
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This amazing online project documents the history of information and media. The project covers a huge scope of time, starting with entries from 2,500,000 BC up to the present time. Use the Google Maps based interface (Map View) to explore the records geographically. Select from a large number of themes including archaeology, writing, or paleontology. You can also explore this tool by historical era or regions. Search the tool using the tabs Outline View, Expanded View, or Map View. Explore the Narrative and Analysis tab for valuable information.
tag(s): maps (222), art history (109), geologic time (12), geology (59), genealogy (8), genetics (84), sculpture (17), 1600s (20), 1700s (39), 1800s (90), 1900s (87), animals (281), caves (7)
In the Classroom
Use this tool to research the history of writing, communication, and technology through the ages. Connect each of these discoveries with other events including political, religious, or social changes also occurring at the time. Assign cooperative learning groups different areas of this website to explore. Challenge students to use a mapping tool such as MapHub, reviewed here, to create a map of their own (display markers featuring text, photos, and videos!).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Boomerang for Gmail - Bavdin
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1 to 12
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Download Boomerang to organize your Gmail! Schedule when to send messages, remind yourself to follow up if you do not get a reply email, and mark emails that you need ...more
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Download Boomerang to organize your Gmail! Schedule when to send messages, remind yourself to follow up if you do not get a reply email, and mark emails that you need to read at a later time. The basic plan is free and includes most features.
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tag(s): organizational skills (93)
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Let Boomerrang simplify your email life. Start the beginning of school with welcoming emails to each student/family. Schedule emails with newsletters, timely events, or parent conference reminders in exactly the right time! Design unit newsletters to coincide with your lessons time periods. Schedule birthday wishes or even schedule emails to remind yourself of an important event. You will never forget to collect all responses or assignments with a reminder email. Manage daily or weekly parent reports with ease and timeliness. Share at Meet the Teacher Nights or Curriculum Chats to help parents improve organizational skills for their student.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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CurriConnects Book List: Slavery - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This CurriConnects list features books about slavery. This is a great match for student independent reading during units about the Civil War at any grade level. CurriConnects thematic...more
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This CurriConnects list features books about slavery. This is a great match for student independent reading during units about the Civil War at any grade level. CurriConnects thematic book lists include ISBN numbers for ordering or searching, interest grade levels, and Lexiles'A'® to match with student independent reading levels to challenge, not frustrate. Don't miss other themes being added regularly.
tag(s): civil war (148), underground railroad (16), slavery (82), book lists (168)
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As you study the Civil War and slavery, let students select books from this collection of fiction and historical fiction. As we honor and move beyond the 150th anniversary of many Civil War events, what better way for students to make a more personal connection to the people who lived during those tumultuous times.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Treks: Refugee - TeachersFirst
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6 to 9
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TeachersFirst Reading Treks create a virtual field trip of resources about a piece of literature or text using the My Maps feature of Google Maps. Refugee is about three children ...more
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TeachersFirst Reading Treks create a virtual field trip of resources about a piece of literature or text using the My Maps feature of Google Maps. Refugee is about three children all trying to escape violent homelands. Each is from a different region in the world, and each is living in a different decade. This Reading Trek provides inspiration and suggestions for using Refugee, written by Alan Gratz. Use the robust teaching guide with students in grades 6-9 as they learn about the struggles of Joseph and his family as they escape from Nazi Germany. Content correlates to Common Core Standards, ISTE Student Standards, and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Find the entire selection of Reading Treks here.
tag(s): Reading Treks (62), immigrants (50), immigration (85), germany (25), world war 2 (169), europe (83)
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Take advantage of the many ideas offered on this Reading Trek to enhance and extend student learning. Use virtual field trips offered online to take students to places around the world to learn more about world populations and immigration. This TeachersFirst Special Topics page provides a curated list of free virtual field trips from around the world. Offer students a variety of digital storytelling tools to share their knowledge of immigration. Some free options include Wakelet, reviewed here and Google My Maps, reviewed here.
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Reference Materials - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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A collection of reference materials is an invaluable asset for students at all educational levels. Reference materials are helpful to all students, especially our multilingual learners....more
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A collection of reference materials is an invaluable asset for students at all educational levels. Reference materials are helpful to all students, especially our multilingual learners. These materials serve as foundational tools for research, fact-checking, and the expansion of knowledge across various disciplines. Digital reference tools have revolutionized access to information, offering features such as full-text search, multimedia content, translation, and other accessibility options. By leveraging these diverse reference materials, students can enhance their research skills, verify the accuracy of information, and develop a deeper understanding of their subjects, ultimately fostering academic success and lifelong learning habits.
tag(s): Research (95)
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Reference materials work seamlessly across all subject areas and grade levels, giving students reliable, ready-to-use tools for fact-checking during research projects, building background knowledge before a new unit, or verifying sources when writing an argumentative essay. Find new tools to try in your classroom when creating projects. Each review includes ideas for classroom use.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PapersOwl Blog - PapersOwl
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7 to 12
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PapersOwl monthly blog shares guidelines and tips for writers. The site also includes a series of guides divided into topics focusing on writing lab reports, essays, literature reviews,...more
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PapersOwl monthly blog shares guidelines and tips for writers. The site also includes a series of guides divided into topics focusing on writing lab reports, essays, literature reviews, and many more. Each blog post and guide is written by professors who share helpful tips and how-to directions for each topic.
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tag(s): creative writing (121), descriptive writing (40), expository writing (26), letter writing (15), persuasive writing (47), process writing (33), essays (16)
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Bookmark this site to share with students as an introduction to writing assignments. Be sure to share a link to the site on your class website for students to access at any time. Ask students to create their work within Google Documents or Microsoft Word to offer a variety of collaborative opportunities for revision of their work. Learn how to use Google Docs for Collaborative Revision, reviewed here. As students become proficient at writing in different genres, ask them to share tips with their peers by creating infographics using Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wick Editor - Wicklets, LLC
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4 to 12
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Create games and animations with Wick Editor's open-source tools, available as beta downloads or browser editors. Visit the example page for tutorials, examples, and program references....more
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Create games and animations with Wick Editor's open-source tools, available as beta downloads or browser editors. Visit the example page for tutorials, examples, and program references. Use filters on this page to find examples by difficulty level or type of animation project. The tutorial videos reside on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): animation (71), STEM (393), game making (58)
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Wick Editor offers beginners and advanced participants opportunities to create animations and games. Share this site with some of your more "techy" students and allow them to explore and develop, then ask them to become experts and share their ideas with new participants. Use the examples to find ideas for incorporating animation into many different lessons. For example, ask students to create animated timelines, animate the growth of a plant from a seed, or use the popup activity to share interesting facts about famous people in history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Owler AI - Owler A.I.
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5 to 12
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Owler AI uses artificial intelligence to leave feedback and grade essays using a rubric you design or choose from available rubrics on your Owler AI account. Create an account to ...more
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Owler AI uses artificial intelligence to leave feedback and grade essays using a rubric you design or choose from available rubrics on your Owler AI account. Create an account to begin, then add an assignment that includes grade level, background information, and the essay prompt. Next, choose from available rubrics or design your own. Upload up to 40 student documents to grade. Owler AI accepts PDFs, DOCx, and text files and submits them to receive feedback. When complete, Owler AI explains the score received, suggestions for improvement, and follow-up questions that can be shared using the provided link. As always, when using AI tools, it is important to remember that they aid teachers; however, they don't replace personalized teacher feedback.
tag(s): Teacher Utilities (234), feedback (20), assessment (144), writing (301), artificial intelligence (372)
In the Classroom
Use Owler AI as a starting point to provide feedback to students on writing projects. Then, edit the contents to add personalized information or remove unnecessary portions. Share this tool with students to use when writing to receive feedback before submitting for a grade. Encourage students to reflect on feedback by submitting the original and revised documents and adding a short paragraph that explains changes made due to feedback given. Enhance student learning by creating a bulletin board with writing tips shared by students or use Figjam, reviewed here to create a digital bulletin board with sticky notes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hispanic Heritage Month - National Education Association
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K to 12
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The NEA's Hispanic Heritage Month page offers valuable tools and tips for educators to celebrate and integrate Hispanic culture into their classrooms. It includes a variety of lesson...more
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The NEA's Hispanic Heritage Month page offers valuable tools and tips for educators to celebrate and integrate Hispanic culture into their classrooms. It includes a variety of lesson plans, activities, and resources designed to engage students and foster an appreciation of Hispanic contributions to history, culture, and society. The site covers different grade levels and subjects, ensuring educators have many options. Additionally, it provides guidance on using culturally responsive teaching strategies to support student engagement and create an inclusive learning environment. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): cultures (286), hispanic (52), cross cultural understanding (165), central america (24), south america (76), dance (40)
In the Classroom
Have students select a country from the Hispanic world and research its culture, traditions, and famous figures. They can create a presentation or a digital poster to share with the class, allowing students to explore diverse aspects of Hispanic heritage using a platform such as Canva, reviewed here. Using a large map of Latin America and Spain, have students pin locations based on historical events or contributions of notable Hispanic individuals discussed in class, using a resource such as Google My Maps, reviewed here. Invite a guest speaker from the local Hispanic community or arrange a virtual field trip to a Hispanic cultural center or museum. Introduce students to traditional Hispanic music and dance styles such as salsa, flamenco, and mariachi.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A-Maze-ing Green Eggs and Ham - Dr. Seuss Enterprises
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K to 2
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The A-Maze-ing Green Eggs and Ham game on Seussville offers an interactive way for students to engage with Dr. Seuss's classic story while practicing problem-solving and critical thinking...more
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The A-Maze-ing Green Eggs and Ham game on Seussville offers an interactive way for students to engage with Dr. Seuss's classic story while practicing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. In this game, students navigate a maze as they help Sam-I-Am deliver his green eggs and ham to various characters, avoiding obstacles and following a clear path to the end. Teachers can use this game to reinforce reading comprehension and discuss the story's themes of trying new things and persistence.
tag(s): themes (17), characterization (17), setting (3), plot (14), read across america (8), dr seuss (11)
In the Classroom
After reading Green Eggs and Ham, students can play the game to reinforce key story elements like the characters, setting, and plot. Use the game as a group activity where students work together to navigate the maze. This encourages teamwork and helps develop problem-solving skills as students discuss strategies for overcoming obstacles and completing the maze. Teachers can extend the lesson by asking students to write or share what they would do if they were in Sam-I-Am's shoes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Newsola - Nick Nicholaou
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6 to 12
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This free site provides a color-coded mashup of current news headlines, clickable to see the full articles. View various sections of the news separately by clicking on the colored icons...more
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This free site provides a color-coded mashup of current news headlines, clickable to see the full articles. View various sections of the news separately by clicking on the colored icons along the top. Sort into World, National, Finance, Tech, Showbiz, and Sport. To read the full article, click on the brief story (in the box). Use the drop-down feature to search news stories in a variety of other countries.
tag(s): financial literacy (91), countries (69), news (221), sports (108)
In the Classroom
Use this site to select current events for the day. Follow the same news thread for a period of time to look at changes and possible reasons for the change in the news. Be sure to check news stories from other countries for a different viewpoint on issues. Create a class discussion for the differences in viewpoints. Challenge cooperative learning groups to explore ONE of the subtopics (Showbiz, World, Finance, etc..) and present the highlights to the class. Have students make a multimedia presentation using one of the many TeachersFirst Edge tools.Comments
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