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Independence Activities for the Classroom - Formative by Newsela
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3 to 8
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The Formative Independence Day Activities page provides a collection of ready-to-use, interactive digital lessons that help students explore the history and significance of Independence...more
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The Formative Independence Day Activities page provides a collection of ready-to-use, interactive digital lessons that help students explore the history and significance of Independence Day. Teachers can access activities focused on the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, patriotic symbols, and civic understanding, all while using Formative's built-in tools for real-time assessment and feedback. Many lessons include a mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, drawing, and interactive response questions, making it easy to check for understanding during whole-class instruction, independent practice, or homework. The activities can be assigned directly to students, allowing teachers to monitor progress and adjust instruction based on student responses.
tag(s): Formative Assessment (52), feedback (20), declaration of independence (27), american revolution (99), holidays (292), july 4th (20)
In the Classroom
Assign one of the interactive Formative activities as an introduction or review of the American Revolution and Independence Day. Use students' real-time responses to identify misconceptions and guide class discussion. Create a choice board that combines a Formative activity with extension tasks such as designing a patriotic infographic, writing a journal entry from the perspective of a colonial child, or creating a timeline of events leading to July 4, 1776. Students can use Canva Edu reviewed here to create these projects. Use a Formative assessment as an exit ticket at the end of the lesson. Have students answer questions about the causes and significance of Independence Day, then write a brief reflection explaining why the Declaration of Independence remains important today. Find additional interactive activities at Formative, reviewed here and by clicking the tags for July, Seasonal Resources, and Fourth of July at the top of this site.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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5 Fun, Educational Ways to Celebrate July 4th with Kids - Learning Liftoff
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K to 5
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This Learning Liftoff article offers five engaging ways to teach students about Independence Day while incorporating history, science, art, and literacy. The resource encourages educators...more
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This Learning Liftoff article offers five engaging ways to teach students about Independence Day while incorporating history, science, art, and literacy. The resource encourages educators and families to explore the origins of the Fourth of July through interactive activities such as learning about the American Revolution, creating patriotic crafts, conducting simple fireworks-themed science experiments, making themed recipes, and reading books about America's founding. Rather than focusing solely on holiday celebrations, the site connects hands-on learning with historical understanding, making it a useful resource for enrichment activities in classroom lessons, summer learning, or holiday-themed centers.
tag(s): american revolution (99), summer (54), enrichment (21), crafts (109), holidays (292), july 4th (20)
In the Classroom
Conduct one of the suggested fireworks-themed science activities, then have students predict, observe, and explain the results using the scientific method. Read one of the recommended Independence Day books as a class or in small groups. Students discuss historical events, compare life in colonial America with life today, and write a reflection on what freedom and citizenship mean to them. Working in small groups, have students design a community Fourth of July celebration. They create an event schedule, design patriotic decorations or posters, develop a supply budget, and explain how their celebration honors the history and traditions of Independence Day.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Soar - Teaching Ideas
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K to 5
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Soar from Teaching Ideas pairs an imaginative animated short film with classroom activities for students ages 5-11. The story follows a young inventor who helps a tiny pilot repair...more
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Soar from Teaching Ideas pairs an imaginative animated short film with classroom activities for students ages 5-11. The story follows a young inventor who helps a tiny pilot repair her flying machine, introducing themes of perseverance, creativity, problem-solving, and cooperation. Teachers can use the suggested questions and activities to strengthen prediction, inference, descriptive writing, storytelling, design, and STEM skills across several subject areas.
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tag(s): STEM (387), design (66), descriptive writing (40), inferencing (9), problem solving (284), animation (72), graphic design (55), images (274), creativity (95)
In the Classroom
Students can use Storyboard That, reviewed here to create their own storyboard of the animation. Use Kidrex, reviewed here to learn more about aviation. Students can use Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed hereto create a movie trailer about an invention or inventor.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jigsaw - All About Adolescent Literacy
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4 to 12
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All About Adolescent Literacy shares a reading and writing strategy called the Jigsaw method. The Jigsaw method divides large amounts of text into manageable chunks that students collaboratively...more
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All About Adolescent Literacy shares a reading and writing strategy called the Jigsaw method. The Jigsaw method divides large amounts of text into manageable chunks that students collaboratively work together to understand and explain to their classmates. The article goes further by explaining how to create and use the strategy, including a video showing the Jigsaw method in action and tips for success. There is also a downloadable PDF template to use.
tag(s): teaching strategies (94), thinking routines (63), collaboration (146)
In the Classroom
Before using the Jigsaw method, discuss and teach students how to use this strategy and the importance of each piece of the jigsaw. Consider doing a simple jigsaw activity to model this method before starting on a larger project. For example, in science class, do a short jigsaw activity for different types of weather (hurricane, tornado, blizzard, drought) before embarking on a larger project about climate change. Design a presentation template using Canva for Education, reviewed here that includes sections for each different group to include their portion. Students can post questions and ideas on a virtual discussion board that includes the whole class, such as Stickies.io, reviewed here to make sure that all ideas integrate and ensure that all objectives are included.
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Journal Buddies - Journal Buddies
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1 to 12
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Tired of searching for journal prompts for your students? Journal Buddies has everything you need to get and keep writing going in your classroom from grades first through twelfth....more
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Tired of searching for journal prompts for your students? Journal Buddies has everything you need to get and keep writing going in your classroom from grades first through twelfth. Categories include: Daily Prompt Journals, Even More Prompts, Creative Writing Prompts, Story Starters, and Activities. This site features lots of advertisements; therefore, be careful where you click.
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tag(s): journals (28), creative writing (122), descriptive writing (40)
In the Classroom
Use Seesaw, reviewed here for students to write journals and save their work in a digital portfolio. Instead of using text journals, offer students the option to use Online Voice Recorder, reviewed here to create audio journal entries. Engage students in the journal writing process by asking them to vote on their favorite monthly prompts using Google Forms, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Radom Coin Flip! - Online Stopwatch
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K to 8
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Flip a Coin is a simple, free, classroom-friendly tool that allows students and teachers to flip one or multiple coins to generate random outcomes virtually. The site is easy to ...more
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Flip a Coin is a simple, free, classroom-friendly tool that allows students and teachers to flip one or multiple coins to generate random outcomes virtually. The site is easy to use and works well for quick decision-making activities, probability lessons, classroom games, brain breaks, and participation strategies. Teachers can use the tool to introduce concepts such as chance, prediction, fairness, and data collection while keeping students actively engaged. Because it runs directly in a browser with no download required, it is especially useful for interactive whiteboards, whole-group instruction, centers, and online learning activities.
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tag(s): probability (134), data (215)
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Use the virtual coin flip during a probability lesson by having students predict outcomes before flipping the coin 20 to 50 times. Students can record results in a tally chart, create a bar graph using LiveGap Charts, reviewed here, and discuss the likelihood of heads versus tails. During ELA instruction, assign heads and tails to different writing prompts, character choices, or vocabulary challenges. Students can flip the coin to determine which task they will complete, adding an element of surprise and engagement. Incorporate the tool into classroom management or SEL activities by using coin flips to select brain breaks, discussion starters, teamwork challenges, or cooperative learning roles in a fair and interactive way.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PresenterMedia - Eclipse Digital Imaging
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3 to 12
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PresenterMedia is a multimedia resource that offers customizable PowerPoint templates, animated clipart, graphics, video backgrounds, music, and ready-made slide designs for creating...more
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PresenterMedia is a multimedia resource that offers customizable PowerPoint templates, animated clipart, graphics, video backgrounds, music, and ready-made slide designs for creating engaging presentations. Its online tools allow users to personalize many visuals by changing text, colors, images, and other design elements. PresenterMedia also includes an AI Presentation Maker that can generate a slide deck from a topic, including an outline, slide layouts, text, and suggested images. Teachers can use the site to add visual interest to lessons, create classroom materials, or model effective presentation design, while students can use downloaded resources in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, and other projects. A paid subscription provides full access to the media library, customization tools, downloads, and AI presentation features.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (368), presentations (51), animation (72)
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Have students choose a new vocabulary word and create one slide with a definition, synonym, or antonym, a visual, and a sentence that shows the word in context. They can use an animated graphic or video background sparingly to help communicate the word's meaning. Small groups can create a short slide deck that explains a scientific process, such as the water cycle, photosynthesis, erosion, or a food chain. Students use visuals and animations to show the sequence of steps, then add captions that explain each stage in clear, accurate language. After reading a novel or short story, have students create a book trailer or character profile using presentation templates, graphics, and background media. They can include key setting details, character traits, conflict, theme, and a recommendation without giving away the ending.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Krikey AI - Krikey Inc.
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Krikey AI is a browser-based AI animation and storytelling platform that allows students and teachers to create animated videos, talking avatars, digital stories, and presentations...more
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Krikey AI is a browser-based AI animation and storytelling platform that allows students and teachers to create animated videos, talking avatars, digital stories, and presentations using text prompts, voiceovers, and customizable 3D characters. The platform includes tools for AI animation, text-to-speech, motion capture-style animation, and video editing, making it useful for creative storytelling, presentations, language learning, and multimedia projects. Students can practice skills such as scriptwriting, communication, creativity, storytelling, digital media production, presentation design, and visual literacy while creating engaging animated content without advanced animation experience.
tag(s): social and emotional learning (235), artificial intelligence (368), animation (72), digital storytelling (177), text to speech (25), presentations (51)
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Incorporate SEL and communication activities by asking students to create animated public service announcements about empathy, bullying prevention, digital citizenship, or teamwork. Use the platform for multimedia project-based learning by allowing students to create animated book trailers, persuasive commercials, or classroom presentations that integrate writing, speaking, creativity, and digital media production. Use Krikey AI for world language practice by having students create short animated conversations in another language using text-to-speech and character dialogue tools.Edge Features:
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Write a Picture Book - Storybird
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K to 8
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Storybird's Picture Book section is a creative storytelling platform that allows students and teachers to create digital picture books using professionally illustrated artwork as inspiration...more
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Storybird's Picture Book section is a creative storytelling platform that allows students and teachers to create digital picture books using professionally illustrated artwork as inspiration for writing. Students can choose artwork, write original stories, and publish or share their finished books online, making it an engaging tool for literacy, creativity, and visual storytelling. The activities on this page help students practice important skills, including sequencing, narrative writing, descriptive language, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, creativity, visual literacy, and digital communication, while encouraging them to connect illustrations to storytelling ideas.
tag(s): digital storytelling (177), reading comprehension (145), descriptive writing (40), sequencing (22), vocabulary development (111), DAT device agnostic tool (135)
In the Classroom
Have students create an original picture book retelling a familiar fairy tale, myth, or historical event from a different character's point of view to practice perspective and narrative writing skills. Incorporate vocabulary and descriptive language practice by challenging students to include specific figurative language, sensory details, or weekly vocabulary words in their digital stories. Use Storybird during reading workshops by asking students to create alternate endings, sequels, or companion stories for novels and picture books read in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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My Summer Book Custom - Scholastic Inc.
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K to 12
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Scholastic's My Books Summer Self-Select program is a customizable summer reading resource that allows schools and teachers to create take-home book packs for students in grades PreK-12....more
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Scholastic's My Books Summer Self-Select program is a customizable summer reading resource that allows schools and teachers to create take-home book packs for students in grades PreK-12. The program emphasizes student choice by allowing learners to select books that match their interests, reading levels, and backgrounds, helping build motivation and prevent summer reading loss. This is not a free program; schools or districts purchase the book packs and related literacy materials. However, the website provides ideas, sample materials, and book suggestions that educators and families can use to locate many of the same titles through local public libraries for free borrowing during the summer months. Teachers can also pair these book suggestions with other free summer learning resources such as public library reading programs, Scholastic's free printable reading activities, digital reading platforms like Epic!, reviewed here, reading logs, family discussion prompts, and audiobook access through library apps to help prevent the "summer slide" and encourage continued literacy growth throughout the break.
tag(s): reading lists (79), summer (54), preK (355)
In the Classroom
Create a "Book Tasting" activity where students preview several suggested titles, read excerpts or summaries, and rotate through stations to discover new genres and authors before selecting books for independent reading. Have students create a personalized summer reading wishlist by browsing recommended titles and organizing books into categories such as realistic fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, or biographies. Students can then search for those books at their local public library. Encourage students to keep a summer reading response journal with Book Creator, reviewed here that includes predictions, favorite quotes, character reflections, and connections to their own lives while reading self-selected books.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TLDR This - Tridev
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4 to 12
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TLDR This is a free AI-powered text summarization tool that helps teachers and students quickly condense lengthy articles, web pages, research papers, PDFs, and online content into...more
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TLDR This is a free AI-powered text summarization tool that helps teachers and students quickly condense lengthy articles, web pages, research papers, PDFs, and online content into shorter, easier-to-read summaries. Users can paste text, upload documents, or enter a webpage URL to generate concise key points and remove distractions such as ads and unnecessary details. The platform also offers browser extensions and metadata extraction features that identify information such as author, title, and estimated reading time. Teachers can use the tool to support research, differentiated instruction, study skills, media literacy, and informational reading activities while helping students manage information overload more effectively.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (368), summarizing (30)
In the Classroom
Have students compare the AI-generated summary of an article with the original text to identify missing details, bias, or inaccuracies. Use the tool during research projects to help students gather key information from lengthy nonfiction articles, primary sources, or current events before creating presentations or written responses. Create summarization challenges in which students first read an article, write their own summary, and then compare their work to the AI-generated version to discuss effective summarizing techniques.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Coin Flip - ESL Kids Games
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K to 8
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The Classroom Coin Flip tool on ESL Kids Games is a simple, interactive online resource that adds quick decision-making and game-based engagement to lessons. This digital coin flipper...more
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The Classroom Coin Flip tool on ESL Kids Games is a simple, interactive online resource that adds quick decision-making and game-based engagement to lessons. This digital coin flipper allows teachers to instantly generate a random heads-or-tails result, making it useful for selecting students, forming groups, assigning tasks, or adding an element of chance to classroom activities. As part of a larger collection of free ESL tools and games, it supports both in-person and virtual learning environments by providing an easy, no-prep way to boost participation and keep students engaged.
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tag(s): data (215), probability (134), coins (12)
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Flip the coin to divide the class into two groups (heads vs. tails). Use the groups for partner reading, collaborative writing, or small-group discussions. Create two tasks for each vocabulary word: heads = define the word, tails = use it in a sentence or act it out. Flip the coin for each turn. During a test review, assign outcomes such as heads = answer a question for points, and tails = challenge another team or complete a bonus task.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pitch - Pitch Software
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4 to 12
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Pitch is a modern, web-based presentation tool designed to help teachers and students quickly and collaboratively create visually engaging slide decks. It combines professionally designed...more
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Pitch is a modern, web-based presentation tool designed to help teachers and students quickly and collaboratively create visually engaging slide decks. It combines professionally designed templates, AI-assisted slide creation, and real-time collaboration features, enabling users to build, edit, and share presentations with ease. Educators can use Pitch to streamline lesson presentations, support student group projects, and encourage creative storytelling. At the same time, its sharing links and analytics tools make it easy to present, provide feedback, and track engagement.
tag(s): slides (40), artificial intelligence (368), presentations (51), digital storytelling (177)
In the Classroom
Have students design a presentation that follows a story's setting, combining maps, images, and descriptions of key locations. They can explain how each setting influences the plot or characters, connecting geography to literature. Ask students to identify a theme in a text and create a presentation using images, brief text, and possibly embedded videos to explain how the theme develops throughout the story, and then create a slide deck analyzing a character from a class novel. Each slide can focus on traits, motivations, key events, and text evidence, helping reinforce characterization skills.Edge Features:
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Coin Flip - Toy Theater
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1 to 6
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Toy Theater's coin flip tool is a free, interactive virtual manipulative that allows students to simulate flipping one or multiple coins to explore probability concepts in a simple,...more
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Toy Theater's coin flip tool is a free, interactive virtual manipulative that allows students to simulate flipping one or multiple coins to explore probability concepts in a simple, visual way. Students can drag coins onto the screen and flip them all at once, instantly seeing random heads-or-tails results displayed with clear graphics. The tool is designed for classroom use, making it easy to demonstrate chance, collect data, and compare outcomes during whole-class lessons, small groups, or math centers. With its easy setup and hands-on feel, this simulator helps students better understand randomness, predictions, and basic probability without needing physical materials.
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tag(s): coins (12), probability (134), data (215), game based learning (295), manipulatives (15)
In the Classroom
Have students predict whether the next flip will be heads or tails, then test their prediction using the tool. After several rounds, discuss whether players can control the outcomes, and then introduce the idea of chance. As a class, have students flip multiple coins at once and record the results on a shared chart. Students tally heads and tails and discuss the patterns they notice, reinforcing counting and data-collection skills. Have students create their own word problems based on coin flips (for example, "What is the chance of getting two heads in a row?"). They can exchange problems with classmates and solve them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Coin Flip Simulator - FlipSimu
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2 to 8
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FlipSimu's coin flip simulator is a free, browser-based tool that lets students instantly simulate a coin flip to generate a random heads or tails outcome. The tool provides a simple...more
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FlipSimu's coin flip simulator is a free, browser-based tool that lets students instantly simulate a coin flip to generate a random heads or tails outcome. The tool provides a simple and engaging way to explore basic probability concepts, test predictions, and collect data without needing physical materials. Students can perform multiple trials quickly, making it ideal for experiments involving chance, fairness, and data analysis. With its easy-to-use design and instant results, the coin flip simulator is a practical resource for reinforcing probability skills and supporting hands-on learning in math classrooms.
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tag(s): probability (134), data (215), game based learning (295), coins (12)
In the Classroom
Use the coin flip as a decision-making tool in classroom debates or writing activities. Have students predict how many heads and tails will appear in 20 flips, then use the simulator to test their predictions. Students can run many trials (100+ flips) and analyze whether the coin appears fair. They can calculate percentages and discuss why results may not be exactly 50/50.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Women Who Inspire the World Interactive - Sherlyn Cruz
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3 to 12
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This interactive combines Canva for Education, reviewed here and SchoolAI, reviewed here to share an interactive...more
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This interactive combines Canva for Education, reviewed here and SchoolAI, reviewed here to share an interactive learning experience about women who inspire the world. The document features nine women from diverse fields, including Jane Goodall and Mae Jamison, for students to engage with in "conversation." After selecting one of the women, the link leads to a SchoolAI space, where you begin the conversation by entering a name or pseudonym. The featured woman begins the conversation with a brief introduction, then asks a question. Continue the conversation by entering information and asking questions in the message box. SchoolAI spaces provide additional learning support by including a listen button that reads the text aloud.
tag(s): women (198), womenchangemaker (95), artificial intelligence (368)
In the Classroom
Share this interactive with students as part of a learning center activity, then ask students to select one of the women to study further. Use Canva to create a similar activity for various classroom uses that features historical figures, explorers, authors, or other people of interest. View the archive of OK2Ask: Canva Basics: Using Templates to Support Classroom Communication, reviewed here, to learn more about how to create with Canva. By creating a template of your own and using your SchoolAI account, teachers can view students' discussions within spaces, monitor engagement, track progress, and analyze conversations. SchoolAI is FERPA- and COPPA-compliant and includes built-in safety guardrails for student use.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MiriCanvas - MIRI D.I.H.
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MiriCanvas is a user-friendly, web-based design platform that allows teachers and students to create presentations, posters, worksheets, social media graphics, and interactive learning...more
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MiriCanvas is a user-friendly, web-based design platform that allows teachers and students to create presentations, posters, worksheets, social media graphics, and interactive learning materials using customizable templates and AI-powered tools. Its drag-and-drop interface makes it easy for beginners to design professional-looking visuals, while features like AI presentation generation, image editing, and collaboration support creative classroom projects. The platform offers a free plan that includes access to thousands of templates, graphics, and basic design tools, along with limited storage, making it a strong option for classroom use.
tag(s): social media (65), artificial intelligence (368), presentations (51), posters (44), worksheets (72)
In the Classroom
Students can design a presentation to explain a concept, theme, or research topic, using templates and images to support their understanding and communication skills. Use MiriCanvas to create digital book covers or character profiles that include visuals and descriptive text to demonstrate comprehension of a novel or story. Students can create visually engaging posters or infographics to summarize a story, topic, or unit, helping them organize key ideas and present information clearly.Edge Features:
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Google Data Studio - Google
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Google Data Studio is a free web-based data visualization and reporting tool that allows teachers and schools to turn spreadsheets and other data sources into interactive dashboards,...more
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Google Data Studio is a free web-based data visualization and reporting tool that allows teachers and schools to turn spreadsheets and other data sources into interactive dashboards, charts, and reports. Educators can connect data from Google Sheets, Forms, Analytics, and many other sources to create customizable visuals that help track student progress, assessment results, attendance, survey responses, and classroom trends. The platform supports real-time collaboration and easy sharing, making it useful for professional learning communities, administrators, and teachers looking to make data-driven instructional decisions. Its drag-and-drop design tools and interactive filters also make it accessible to educators new to data visualization.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (368), data (215), charts and graphs (183), spreadsheets (23)
In the Classroom
Create collaborative social studies or science inquiry projects in which groups gather research data and design dashboards to explain topics such as weather patterns, population growth, or environmental changes. Teachers can build classroom management or assessment dashboards that display formative assessment trends, attendance, participation, or benchmark growth to guide small-group instruction and enrichment activities. Use Google Data Studio during math lessons to help students interpret real-world data. Students can compare statistics, analyze class averages, or track progress on fluency and goal-setting activities through visual reports.Edge Features:
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Flip Education - Flip Education
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K to 12
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Flip Education offers a free, standards-aligned active-learning curriculum for 19 subjects and all grade levels from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Browse by grade level or search...more
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Flip Education offers a free, standards-aligned active-learning curriculum for 19 subjects and all grade levels from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Browse by grade level or search units and topics to find available content. Choose a topic and an activity to access unit plans that include learning objectives, vocabulary, and active-learning ideas. Free plans also include the ability to create up to 5 free missions, each with additional materials, including a structured lesson with timed phases, teacher instructions, student activity steps, and printable materials.
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In the Classroom
Use the free features available from Flip Education to supplement your current planning resources and provide fresh ideas for classroom instruction, or as a resource when planning for a substitute. Extend the learning activities available by using an AI tool such as Magic School, reviewed here, to differentiate instruction, create rubrics for assessing student projects, or generate original texts to accompany the materials.
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Cinco de Mayo for Kids: Its History + Activities and Crafts - KidsKonnect
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2 to 8
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This KidsKonnect article offers a kid-friendly overview of Cinco de Mayo, blending historical background with engaging classroom activities and crafts. It explains the holiday's significance,...more
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This KidsKonnect article offers a kid-friendly overview of Cinco de Mayo, blending historical background with engaging classroom activities and crafts. It explains the holiday's significance, including Mexico's victory at the Battle of Puebla. It explores how citizens celebrate Cinco de Mayo in both Mexico and the United States. In addition to informational content, the site offers ready-to-use resources such as worksheets, games, and hands-on craft ideas designed to make learning interactive and fun. Overall, it serves as a well-rounded resource that blends history, culture, and creative activities to support student understanding and engagement
tag(s): game based learning (295), crafts (109), holidays (292), cultures (282), mexico (66), cinco de mayo (27)
In the Classroom
Have students imagine they are reporters in 1862 and create a newspaper headline and short article about the Battle of Puebla. Using Google My Map, reviewed here, have students label the location of the Battle of Puebla and add symbols or drawings to represent key events. Provide students with statements about Cinco de Mayo and have them sort them into fact or myth categories.
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