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Gigasheet - Gigasheet
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4 to 12
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Gigasheet is a data analysis tool that helps members handle large datasets without requiring any coding skills and using AI. Teachers could use Gigasheet to organize and analyze large...more
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Gigasheet is a data analysis tool that helps members handle large datasets without requiring any coding skills and using AI. Teachers could use Gigasheet to organize and analyze large sets of classroom data, like test scores, survey responses, or any other data collected for educational insights. The platform is designed to be easy to use, offering a free plan with basic functions. This plan is ideal for teachers managing smaller datasets.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (152), data (149), spreadsheets (23), Teacher Utilities (164)
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Teachers can import large datasets of student grades, test scores, or assessment results to analyze trends over time. For teachers focusing on classroom management, Gigasheet can organize data from behavioral tracking forms or point systems. Math teachers can introduce data sets related to weather, population statistics, or sports, encouraging students to analyze real-world data. Students participating in science fairs or experiments can collect and organize data in Gigasheet.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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2024 Groundhog Day Activities for Elementary Student - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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K to 5
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The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) website provides a variety of engaging Groundhog Day activities designed for elementary students. These activities include crafts, storytelling,...more
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The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) website provides a variety of engaging Groundhog Day activities designed for elementary students. These activities include crafts, storytelling, weather predictions, and fun science experiments, all centered around the tradition of Groundhog Day. The site offers teachers easy-to-follow guides and resources that integrate reading, math, and science skills into the theme, helping students explore topics like shadows, seasons, and folklore.
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tag(s): crafts (59), holidays (183), stories and storytelling (52), weather (161)
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Students can create simple shadow experiments to explore how light and shadows work. Have them predict if they'll see a shadow based on different light sources (flashlight, sunlight, etc.) and record their observations. They can use a free tool such as Book Creator, reviewed here or WriteReader, reviewed here to create stories. They can also use these tools to write a weather journal, keeping track of the weather after Groundhog Day to see if the prediction came true. Students can make groundhog puppets using paper bags and basic craft materials. They can present a puppet show on Groundhog Day or a short skit.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Leonardo.ai - Leonardo Labs
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5 to 12
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Leonardo AI is a creative platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate images and graphics. With tools like customizable art styles and design templates, teachers can use...more
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Leonardo AI is a creative platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate images and graphics. With tools like customizable art styles and design templates, teachers can use this website to make engaging classroom visuals, project-based learning, or creative prompts. Teachers can use Leonardo AI to create custom artwork, illustrations for storytelling or presentations, and graphics for class projects. The free version offers access to a limited number of image generations per day, with tools for experimenting with various styles, making it an accessible resource for classroom creativity.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (152), graphic design (49), Teacher Utilities (164)
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Students can use Leonardo AI to generate images of characters in narrative stories they have written. Use Leonardo AI to produce an image of a character from a text read in class to enhance a lesson in characterization. Encourage students to collaborate on designing a unique class logo or mascot using Leonardo AI's design tools. In science, students can use Leonardo AI to illustrate complex concepts, like parts of a cell, ecosystems, or weather patterns. Students can generate images related to new vocabulary words or complex concepts as a helpful way to remember difficult words.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fox in Socks- Seussville - Dr. Seuss Enterprises
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K to 2
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The Fox in Socks activity on Seussville offers a playful way for teachers to engage students with the tongue-twisting fun of Dr. Seuss's Fox in Socks. Theachers can use this ...more
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The Fox in Socks activity on Seussville offers a playful way for teachers to engage students with the tongue-twisting fun of Dr. Seuss's Fox in Socks. Theachers can use this game to help students practice reading fluency, pronunciation, and listening skills as they follow Fox's silly instructions and try to match words and phrases. It's a great activity for improving students' speaking skills and expanding their vocabulary in an entertaining and interactive way.
tag(s): dr seuss (12), fluency (26), listening (94), pronunciation (34), read across america (9)
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Use the game to help students practice reading fluency by having them follow along with the tongue twisters and repeat the words out loud. Teachers can use this game to expand students' vocabulary by discussing new words and their meanings after each round. Students can play the game in small groups, taking turns reading the tongue twisters aloud encouraging teamwork, listening skills, and collaborative learning while having fun with language.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): characterization (19), dr seuss (12), plot (14), read across america (9), setting (5), themes (13)
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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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How the Grinch Saved Christmas - Dr. Seuss Enterprises
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K to 2
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Teachers can incorporate the How the Grinch Saved Christmas page from Seussville as a fun, festive activity in December to build reading, comprehension, and critical thinking skills....more
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Teachers can incorporate the How the Grinch Saved Christmas page from Seussville as a fun, festive activity in December to build reading, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. The interactive games Memory Match, Spot-the-Difference, and Story Puzzles are designed to reinforce story elements while keeping students engaged. Ideal for independent or small-group work, these activities allow teachers to reinforce comprehension and themes of kindness and holiday spirit in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
tag(s): christmas (38), dr seuss (12), holidays (183), plot (14), preK (265), read across america (9)
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After reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas together as a class, students can use this page to explore Grinch-themed games and puzzles that reinforce the story's plot, characters, and themes. Teachers could set up activity stations where students rotate through games like puzzles, memory matching, or spot-the-difference, supporting independent practice while keeping students engaged.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mesopotamia- History For Kids - History for Kids
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3 to 6
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Explore this Mesopotamia page that provides overviews of ancient Mesopotamian civilization. It covers topics like geography, inventions, daily life, and government. Use this resource...more
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Explore this Mesopotamia page that provides overviews of ancient Mesopotamian civilization. It covers topics like geography, inventions, daily life, and government. Use this resource to introduce students to key historical concepts and vocabulary in an easy-to-understand format. This website could serve as a launchpad for research projects, vocabulary activities, or a class discussion on Mesopotamia's role as one of the first urban civilizations. There are interactive quizzes and games to engage students in the topic.
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tag(s): asia (79), mesopotamia (11)
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Using a tool such as Timelinely, reviewed here or Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here students can use the information from the website to create a visual timeline highlighting key events and empires in Mesopotamian history, such as the rise of the Sumerians, the Akkadian Empire, and the Babylonian Empire. Students can choose one of the key inventions or innovations from Mesopotamian civilization (such as cuneiform writing, the wheel, or irrigation systems) and conduct a research project. They can build these presentations using Canva, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. After studying the website, build a quiz game to test the students knowledge using Blooket, reviewed here or Quizizz, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What was Ancient Mesopotamia Like? - CBC Kids
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4 to 7
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The CBC Kids article "What Was Ancient Mesopotamia Like?" introduces young readers to the fascinating civilization of Mesopotamia. The article covers key aspects such as Mesopotamian...more
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The CBC Kids article "What Was Ancient Mesopotamia Like?" introduces young readers to the fascinating civilization of Mesopotamia. The article covers key aspects such as Mesopotamian society, agriculture, inventions, religion, and daily life. The article simplifies historical concepts, making it ideal for younger students exploring ancient history. Use this resource to spark discussions or inspire projects about the Fertile Crescent.
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tag(s): asia (79), mesopotamia (11)
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Students can write a journal entry as a Mesopotamian child using a tool such as Book Creator, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. They could describe a typical day, including farming with irrigation, attending school, or helping in the family trade. Using building blocks or recycled materials, let students design and build a miniature city inspired by Mesopotamian cities. They can work in groups to construct city features like temples, walls, irrigation canals, and markets. Challenge students to brainstorm how they might adapt or invent something new based on the ancient tools invented in Mesopotamia (ex.: wheel, plow, cuneiform). Using tablets made out of clay, students can write using cuneiform.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PDF Resizer - Open Idea
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K to 12
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The PDF Resizer website is a helpful tool for any classroom teacher, specifically the multipage tool, to easily organize and format classroom documents. By merging, splitting, or rearranging...more
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The PDF Resizer website is a helpful tool for any classroom teacher, specifically the multipage tool, to easily organize and format classroom documents. By merging, splitting, or rearranging pages in PDFs, you can tailor resources to suit lesson plans and student needs better. This tool can also be useful for creating portfolios, study guides, or modifying assignments.
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tag(s): conversions (37), Teacher Utilities (164)
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Merge various worksheets into a single PDF to create themed workbooks, offering students an organized and engaging resource. Have students contribute individual work (like research notes or project drafts), then combine them into a collaborative PDF to encourage teamwork and allow easy access for peer review. Split larger documents to tailor study guides for individual students, enhancing targeted support based on learning needs or chunking information for students who require it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dr. Seuss Inspired Activities for Older Kids - There's Just One Mommy
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3 to 6
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Discover various engaging Dr. Seuss-themed activities tailored to older kids, ideal for upper elementary or middle school students. These activities go beyond basic reading, providing...more
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Discover various engaging Dr. Seuss-themed activities tailored to older kids, ideal for upper elementary or middle school students. These activities go beyond basic reading, providing creative, hands-on ways to explore Dr. Seuss's books. From science experiments and writing prompts to art projects and word games, each activity encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and imagination. Teachers can easily incorporate these ideas into their lessons to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day or use them to enrich reading activities throughout the year.
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tag(s): dr seuss (12), literacy (118), read across america (9), STEM (286)
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Encourage students to write poems in the rhyming, rhythmic style of Dr. Seuss. To get them started, provide some keywords or themes (such as friendship, adventure, or imagination). After reading The Lorax, organize a class project focused on environmental responsibility. Students can draw or write about ways to protect the environment, and then create a "community tree" display on a bulletin board. Encourage students to explore Dr. Seuss's unique vocabulary by selecting some of his playful words and phrases. Using online tools like Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here or Book Creator, reviewed here, students can create comic strips that define and illustrate each word in context. Assign a STEM challenge where students use everyday materials (such as paper, cardboard, and tape) to build a model of Whoville. Have students create a podcast about their favorite Dr. Seuss book using a tool such as Spotify for Podcasters, reviewed here or Acast, reviewed here. Students can discuss the book's themes or their favorite quotes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Untold Story of Dr. Seuss - Jasmine Bradshaw
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6 to 12
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The First Name Basis podcast episode, "The Untold Story of Dr. Seuss," explores the lesser-known, complicated parts of Dr. Seuss's legacy, particularly his racial views and how they...more
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The First Name Basis podcast episode, "The Untold Story of Dr. Seuss," explores the lesser-known, complicated parts of Dr. Seuss's legacy, particularly his racial views and how they evolved. The episode examines Dr. Seuss's earlier work, which included racially insensitive illustrations and stereotypes, and discusses his later efforts to address racism. This episode helps teachers present a more accurate view of famous authors and encourages students to think critically about how media shapes ideas on race and diversity.
tag(s): diversity (38), dr seuss (12), racism (80), read across america (9)
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Ask students to find examples of Dr. Seuss's work, early and later works and analyze them in small groups for portrayals of race, stereotypes, and inclusion. Students can create a presentation using resources such as Google Slides or PowerPoint, comparing these works to discuss how public figures can influence cultural perspectives through media. Students can create a short video or podcast episode, sharing their reactions and reflections on what they learned. Free resources such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Podcast Generator, reviewed here can be used. Using tools like Timelinely, reviewed here or Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here, students can create an interactive timeline of Dr. Seuss's career, marking key points where his work and views evolved.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lesson Plan Generator - Polymath
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K to 12
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The Lesson Plan Generator offers a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that helps teachers create structured, customized lesson plans in just a few clicks. Teachers simply fill...more
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The Lesson Plan Generator offers a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that helps teachers create structured, customized lesson plans in just a few clicks. Teachers simply fill out details like grade level, subject, and lesson topic, and the generator provides a plan that aligns with Bloom's Taxonomy. Teachers can integrate this tool to streamline lesson planning, particularly when planning for diverse needs. This is an excellent tool for differentiating your classroom.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (152), blooms taxonomy (7), Teacher Utilities (164)
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The Lesson Plan Generator can produce additional activities or discussion questions that enhance engagement. Teachers can review the generated lesson and pick elements that suit their class's needs, adding variety to familiar topics. Teachers save time on lesson prep, giving them more bandwidth to focus on student engagement and classroom interactions. Teachers can maintain a consistent approach to lesson planning, incorporating essential elements like warm-ups, main activities, and assessments. This tool helps to create a predictable classroom routine that students can rely on.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Auto Classmate - AI-powered Lesson Plan Generator - Logan Greenhaw
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K to 12
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Auto Classmate's AI-powered Lesson Plan Generator is a helpful tool for teachers looking to create customized lesson plans quickly. The website allows educators to input key lesson...more
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Auto Classmate's AI-powered Lesson Plan Generator is a helpful tool for teachers looking to create customized lesson plans quickly. The website allows educators to input key lesson details, and the AI generates tailored plans, including activities and questions for the lesson. With its "freemium" model, teachers can try out the tool at no cost, with up to 300 actions monthly actions on the free tier. This makes it easy for teachers to explore the platform's features.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (152), Teacher Utilities (164)
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Auto Classmate's tools support diverse classroom needs, allowing teachers to incorporate engaging elements without extensive planning. The Lesson Plan Generator creates tailored lesson plans based on specific topics, grade levels, or student needs. The Activation and Engagement Activity Generator provides three unique engagement activities for any lesson or grade level. The "Would You Rather" Question Generator generates grade and subject-specific questions, which teachers can use as a quick warm-up activity that gets students talking and thinking in creative ways. Teachers can use it to add exciting and engaging activities that make learning fun and accessible, particularly for starting new topics or units.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Planet - AI Planet
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K to 12
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AI Planet's Lesson Plan Generator is a free tool that helps teachers create customized lesson plans quickly and easily. Educators can enter details such as subject, grade level, learning...more
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AI Planet's Lesson Plan Generator is a free tool that helps teachers create customized lesson plans quickly and easily. Educators can enter details such as subject, grade level, learning objectives, and preferred teaching methods, and the tool generates a comprehensive, ready-to-use lesson plan that aligns with these specifications. By offering this resource at no cost, AI Planet aims to save teachers time while supporting a more tailored and effective approach to classroom instruction.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (152), differentiation (91), Teacher Utilities (164)
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Use this tool to tailor lesson plans with interactive activities that captivate student interest, such as projects, discussions, or group tasks based on their interests. It can also be helpful to create differentiated lessons or advanced materials for students ready to deepen their understanding, promoting independent study and critical thinking skills. Use this tool to refresh your lessons with new and engaging ideas.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ford's Theater Podium Points - Jennifer Erdtmann and Jennie Berman Eng
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8 to 12
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Podium Points is a lesson plan for secondary classrooms that identifies and teaches the nine elements of effective public speaking defined by Ford's Theater. The lesson includes three...more
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Podium Points is a lesson plan for secondary classrooms that identifies and teaches the nine elements of effective public speaking defined by Ford's Theater. The lesson includes three activities: observation of a well-known speaker, an introduction to podium points, and practice speaking using The Gettysburg Address. Additional resources include a link to a video, student handouts, and a Podium Points Exit Ticket.
tag(s): communication (139), gettysburg address (12), lincoln (66), speaking (23), speeches (23)
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Engage students in these activities by generating presentation slides from this URL using Gamma, reviewed here or Magic School, reviewed here. Edit slides to adjust the wording for use with students as an activity. As an extension activity, create a choice board for students to continue exploring effective public speaking techniques. Include options such as analyzing a TEDTalks, reviewed here, creating a video demonstrating effective body language using Vmaker, reviewed here, or write and share a persuasive speech with peers. Learn more about using choice boards in the classroom by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire: Using Choice Boards for Differentiation Part 1, reviewed here.
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Prague Castle- Virtual Tour - Office of the President of the Czech Republic
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The Prague Castle website's virtual tour offers an immersive experience through one of Europe's largest and oldest castle complexes. Teachers can use this resource to take students...more
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The Prague Castle website's virtual tour offers an immersive experience through one of Europe's largest and oldest castle complexes. Teachers can use this resource to take students on a virtual journey through historical landmarks, Gothic architecture, and culturally significant sites like St. Vitus Cathedral and the Royal Palace. This tour supports lessons on European history, art, and architecture by showcasing the grandeur and historical evolution of the castle. It's an excellent resource for allowing students to explore Czech history and architectural styles from anywhere. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): architecture (72), europe (83), virtual field trips (108)
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Provide students with a list of key features or artifacts to find within the virtual tour (ex., St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, royal throne). As they navigate, they mark off each item and write a short description or draw a quick sketch of each. This helps them become familiar with significant aspects of Prague Castle in an interactive way. Try the AI site, Scribble Diffusion, reviewed here, that will turn students' sketches into refined drawings. After learning about Prague Castle's role in Czech political history, students can research other European historical castles with political significance. Students imagine themselves as visitors (or historical figures) from a particular historical period and write a journal entry describing a day spent at the castle. Students can research key historical events associated with Prague Castle, creating a timeline that showcases its development from the 9th century to the modern day. They can use the virtual tour to find visuals for each period and present how these moments impacted the castle's structure or purpose using a free platform like Timeline Infographics Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Friends of Gillette Castle State Park - The Gillette Castle Friends
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The Gillette Castle Friends website's photo and video gallery offers an engaging glimpse into the unique architecture and history of Gillette Castle, built by the actor William Gillette....more
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The Gillette Castle Friends website's photo and video gallery offers an engaging glimpse into the unique architecture and history of Gillette Castle, built by the actor William Gillette. Teachers can use this resource to visually introduce students to historic architecture, highlighting features like medieval-style design, quirky details, and scenic surroundings. It serves as an engaging tool for discussions on historical preservation, architectural styles, or regional history. The photos and videos allow students to explore the castle's intricate craftsmanship and design, making history more tangible and accessible. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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tag(s): architecture (72), connecticut (4), medieval (34), virtual field trips (108)
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After viewing the gallery, students can create their own "castle" design inspired by Gillette Castle. They can draw floor plans, include unique features like secret passages or quirky rooms, and present their designs to the class, explaining how the original structure inspired them. Students can analyze the unique architectural details shown in the gallery and research why certain design elements (Ex. medieval motifs, custom locks, stonework) were popular or unusual at the time. Inspired by Gillette Castle's mysterious atmosphere, students can write a short story set in the castle, perhaps incorporating its unique features, like hidden rooms or secret staircases, as plot elements. Students could write (and share) their short stories using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gruvy Education - William Grube
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K to 5
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Gruvy Education provides interactive, research-based resources for math and reading instruction, designed to engage students with digital tools, including AI-driven activity creators....more
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Gruvy Education provides interactive, research-based resources for math and reading instruction, designed to engage students with digital tools, including AI-driven activity creators. The platform's AI features allow teachers to develop customized in-class activities that align with specific learning goals or adapt in real time based on student responses. For example, teachers can use AI to generate personalized quizzes, interactive games, or reading comprehension exercises tailored to each student's progress level. With intuitive tracking features, Gruvy Education helps educators monitor growth, making it easier to adjust lessons dynamically and meet individual needs in the classroom.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (152), differentiation (91), personalized learning (9)
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Use Gruvy's AI-driven reading comprehension activities to assign students personalized passages at their reading levels. Group students with similar reading abilities or comprehension skills and have them work through the exercises together. After students have practiced various concepts on Gruvy, have them design their own math or reading games based on what they've learned. Students can create questions or scenarios, incorporating Gruvy's topics, and then swap with classmates to play each other's games. Use Gruvy's math games to create a "Math Challenge Day" where students rotate through various stations, each focusing on a different skill (like addition, subtraction, or multiplication).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Seussville Classroom Activities - Dr. Seuss Enterprises
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K to 3
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Seussville's Classroom Resources page offers teachers a wealth of materials for engaging students with the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss. The site includes lesson plans, printable...more
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Seussville's Classroom Resources page offers teachers a wealth of materials for engaging students with the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss. The site includes lesson plans, printable activities, and project ideas encouraging literacy, creativity, and play-based learning. Resources cover various subjects like reading, math, and science, using Dr. Seuss's well-loved characters and stories to make learning lively and accessible. Ideal for elementary levels, the site provides themed activities for special events, such as Read Across America Day, and encourages inclusive, fun-filled exploration of key academic and social concepts. It's recommended to check if YouTube is accessible on school networks if you are planning to use these resources in the classroom.
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tag(s): dr seuss (12), literacy (118), read across america (9)
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Using Dr. Seuss's rhyming books like, The Cat in the Hat, set up a relay race where students work in teams to generate rhyming words based on prompts from the books. Each team gets a point for every correct rhyme, encouraging creativity and reinforcing phonics skills. After reading a Dr. Seuss story, have students create a whimsical character, complete with a name, unique features, and a special talent. Use Bartholomew and the Oobleck to introduce a fun science activity where students make "Oobleck". They'll explore states of matter and record observations, engaging with early science concepts through hands-on learning. Organize a classroom "reading party" where students come dressed as Dr. Seuss characters or create hats like the Cat in the Hat. They can read their favorite Dr. Seuss books aloud or in small groups. Select a Dr. Seuss book and ask students to pick out unusual or "nonsense" words. They can guess meanings from context, create definitions, and then illustrate the words.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Illuminative Lesson Resources - Illuminative and the National Indian Education Association
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This site shares many resources that provide accurate cultural information and representation of the Native Indian culture, which are available in most content areas, including math...more
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This site shares many resources that provide accurate cultural information and representation of the Native Indian culture, which are available in most content areas, including math and science. Download lesson plans that encourage students to explore and research the work of Indigenous leaders, learn about Native American recipes, and read about storytelling and traditions. Visit any link to access the lesson plan in PDF format, which includes activities and links to supporting materials.
tag(s): cooking (31), crafts (59), cross cultural understanding (170), cultures (148), game based learning (182), landmarks (21), native americans (97), poetry (194), stories and storytelling (52)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site as a resource for lessons on Native American cultures that present information in a culturally accurate manner. Find lessons and activity guides that integrate into your current subject area lessons; for example, one activity is called "Picaria: A Zuni Pueblo Math Game." Picaria is a game of logic and strategy that easily integrates into math station rotations that involve games of logic and strategy. Ask students to use Canva Docs, reviewed here to create and share flyers that include instructions for games they play.
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