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Graph Maker - Canva
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4 to 12
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The Canva Graph Maker page introduces a free, web-based tool available in Canva's design platform that lets users easily turn data into visual representations such as bar graphs, pie...more
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The Canva Graph Maker page introduces a free, web-based tool available in Canva's design platform that lets users easily turn data into visual representations such as bar graphs, pie charts, histograms, treemaps, and infographic-style visuals. Users can input data manually or upload Excel or CSV files to generate clean, professional-looking charts. The platform includes customizable templates, drag-and-drop editing, and collaborative features, as well as animated options like bar chart races. Canva also offers AI-powered tools like Magic Charts and Magic Insights to assist with design and data analysis. This tool is especially helpful for educators and students creating data stories for class projects, reports, or presentations.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), charts and graphs (184), infographics (73)
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In ELA, have students choose a novel or short story and create a graph representing elements such as character appearances, chapter lengths, or types of figurative language. During experiments, students record variables like temperature changes, plant growth, or force and motion data, then create line graphs or histograms to show their results. Assign students to investigate a real-world issue (e.g., renewable energy use, screen time, recycling habits) and use Canva Graphs to present supporting data. They then use their visuals during class debates or persuasive writing activities. Students collect data about classmates' favorite books, hobbies, or snacks, then use Canva Graphs to create bar or pie charts to visualize the results.Edge Features:
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Data and Graphing Worksheets - Education.com
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K to 8
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Education.com's Data & Graphing section offers over 700 free printable and digital resources to help students collect, organize, and interpret data using a wide variety of graph types,...more
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Education.com's Data & Graphing section offers over 700 free printable and digital resources to help students collect, organize, and interpret data using a wide variety of graph types, including picture graphs, bar graphs, line plots, histograms, box plots, scatter plots, and coordinate plane activities. Aligned with Common Core standards and crafted by experienced educators, these worksheets support progressive skill development: younger students begin with simple data collection and picture or tally graphs, while upper elementary and middle school learners advance to interpreting statistics, working on the coordinate plane, and analyzing bivariate data. The user-friendly platform features filters by grade level or topic, and includes interactive worksheets, games, lesson plans, and guided activities to engage learners at every level. Registration is required to download worksheets and resources from Education.com.
tag(s): charts and graphs (184), data (211), statistics (128)
In the Classroom
Have students track simple daily routines (e.g., minutes spent reading, playing, eating) and use a picture or bar graph worksheet to represent their data. Have students create a short survey (favorite color, food, or pet), collect responses from classmates, and use tally charts or line plot worksheets to organize and display the data. Give students a completed graph (e.g., a histogram or scatter plot from a worksheet) and ask them to write a story or set of conclusions based on the data. Using coordinate plane worksheets, students can map out hidden objects or landmarks on a grid based on clues.
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The Power Of The Statistics and Probability Progression In Grades 6-8 - Illustrative Mathematics
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6 to 8
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The Illustrative Mathematics blog post "The Power of the Statistics and Probability Progression in Grades 6-8" highlights how students build data literacy over three years. In grade...more
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The Illustrative Mathematics blog post "The Power of the Statistics and Probability Progression in Grades 6-8" highlights how students build data literacy over three years. In grade 6, they explore measures of center and data displays. Grade 7 introduces probability and sampling, while Grade 8 focuses on analyzing relationships in bivariate data. The progression helps students think critically and use data to make informed decisions.
tag(s): blogs (82), charts and graphs (184), data (211), probability (133), statistics (128)
In the Classroom
Using online datasets (e.g., sports stats, weather data), students plot bivariate data, create scatter plots, and determine if relationships exist. Assign students to find statistics in current news articles, critique the data's presentation and sources, and discuss how the data influences public opinion. Students create and conduct surveys, analyze the sample data, and draw inferences about a larger population, reinforcing sampling strategies introduced in grade 7. Share the free templates from Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here for students to use when presenting their findings.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math Transformations - Math Transformations
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K to 12
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Math Transformations is a free mathematics website that contains blogs, videos, and lessons. The site is broken down into subtopics: Math Tool Box, Counting and Cardinality, Numbers...more
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Math Transformations is a free mathematics website that contains blogs, videos, and lessons. The site is broken down into subtopics: Math Tool Box, Counting and Cardinality, Numbers and Operations in Base Ten, Numbers and Operations: Fractions and Decimals, Expressions and Equations, Ratios and Proportional Reasoning and Functions, The Number System, High School Math, and Math Choice Boards. Each of these subtopics lists the grade band.
tag(s): base ten (5), blogs (82), counting (66), decimals (92), equations (128), fractions (173), manipulatives (15), numbers (121), order of operations (31), ratios (48)
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Students can use the Math Choice Boards that are created and use Padlet reviewed here to share their favorite activity. Students can complete the activities listed on the website. Students can create their own step-by-step directions to solve problems using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Making Maths fun: Revision activities for students - Teacher ACER
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4 to 12
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This video demonstrates three engaging ways to review math concepts so that practice feels more like a game than a worksheet. The first activity, Revision Jenga, has students pull colored...more
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This video demonstrates three engaging ways to review math concepts so that practice feels more like a game than a worksheet. The first activity, Revision Jenga, has students pull colored blocks that match question cards and solve the problems together, encouraging teamwork and explanation of strategies. The second activity, Plickers, uses printed response cards that students hold up to answer multiple-choice questions while the teacher scans the room to quickly check understanding. The third activity, Whodunit, turns review into a mystery game where students solve problems to earn clues that help them determine the suspect, weapon, and location. These strategies can be used with many grade levels and topics, promote discussion and movement, and help students remember what they have learned in a fun and interactive way. If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be accessible at school.
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tag(s): game based learning (320)
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Students can create their own problems for the different revision games featured in the video. Students can create a quiz using Baamboozle, reviewed here. Students can create a video solving the equation using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math By The Pixel - Math By The Pixel
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9 to 12
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Math By The Pixel provides free math videos and printable worksheets for students studying algebra, geometry, and calculus. All worksheets are available in PDF format, and the video...more
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Math By The Pixel provides free math videos and printable worksheets for students studying algebra, geometry, and calculus. All worksheets are available in PDF format, and the video lessons range from short explanations to longer, more detailed instructions. The site also includes a calculator section with free online tools that guide students step by step through problem-solving, making it a helpful resource for independent practice and review.
tag(s): calculators (38), problem solving (283)
In the Classroom
Students can watch the videos and complete the worksheets that are featured on the site. Students can create their own videos demonstrating step-by-step instructions to solve problems using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here. Play a short Math By The Pixel video that aligns with your current topic. After viewing, have students complete a quick pair-share discussing one new strategy or reminder they learned.
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Welcome to The Matheneaum - The Mathenaeum
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9 to 12
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The Mathenaeum is a free website offering explorations, games, and learning activities designed to support algebra instruction. The top menu includes sections such as Number, Geometry,...more
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The Mathenaeum is a free website offering explorations, games, and learning activities designed to support algebra instruction. The top menu includes sections such as Number, Geometry, Models, Algebra, Chance and Data, Calculus, Utilities, and Guide. As you scroll, you will find areas like What's New, Popular, Papers, and Feedback. Featured activities include Funny Faces, Wiggly Creature Construction, Exploding Dots, Problem of the Year, and many others.
tag(s): data (211), equations (128), game based learning (320), probability (133)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the activities that are provided on the site. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to show their thinking while solving the equations. Students can create online quizzes using Baamboozle, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Learn Algebra 1 and 2 in One Video - Derek Banas
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9 to 12
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Learn Algebra 1 and 2 in One Video by Derek Banas is a YouTube video that runs for 2 hours and 52 minutes. The video is divided into ten chapters. ...more
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Learn Algebra 1 and 2 in One Video by Derek Banas is a YouTube video that runs for 2 hours and 52 minutes. The video is divided into ten chapters. Each chapter can be accessed either in the information section under the video or on the sidebar. Chapters include: Basic Algebra, Properties of Numbers, Solving Equations, Solving Inequalities, Interval Notation, Systems of Equations, Variable Elimination, System of Inequalities, Absolute Value Equations, and Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic. Throughout the video, Derek Banas explains step by step how to solve problems. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): equations (128), inequalities (27), numbers (121), variables (21)
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Students can create their own videos using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here to solve Algebra equations. Students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here as a way to show their thinking. Students can create a quiz using Baamboozle, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Presentation Tools - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Remember when presentations meant poster board, markers, and hoping the glue stick held everything together until class? While there's still a place for hands-on displays, digital presentation...more
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Remember when presentations meant poster board, markers, and hoping the glue stick held everything together until class? While there's still a place for hands-on displays, digital presentation tools have opened exciting new possibilities for how students can share their learning--and the best part is that all the powerful tools in this collection are completely free. These tools -- including popular platforms like Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva Presentations, and Nearpod -- typically follow a linear, slide-by-slide format that guides viewers through ideas in a structured sequence. Built with the audience in mind, they bring together text, images, and video into polished, shareable displays perfect for student project presentations, book reports, research presentations, and teacher-led lessons. By giving students a choice in how they present their "aha!" moments, we not only increase engagement but also help them develop the modern communication skills they'll need for a digital-first future. Let's empower our learners to move beyond the bullet point and start telling stories that truly resonate!
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In the Classroom
To help students "move beyond the bullet point," use these digital tools to have learners create interactive book reports or research presentations that blend video clips and high-quality graphics into a structured, slide-by-slide narrative. By offering a choice between the cinematic flow of various presentation tools, you can turn a standard class presentation into a professional storytelling experience that builds essential modern communication skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Lesson Library - Math for Love
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K to 8
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Math for Love's Free Lesson Library offers lessons for grades kindergarten through 8. Lessons can be filtered by Common Core Classification, Lesson Type, and Lesson Topic. Examples...more
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Math for Love's Free Lesson Library offers lessons for grades kindergarten through 8. Lessons can be filtered by Common Core Classification, Lesson Type, and Lesson Topic. Examples of lessons are 1-2 Nim, Counting Collections, Fill the Stairs, Cuisenaire Rods for K/1/2, and more. The site also features Games, Openers, and Rich Tasks.
tag(s): addition (139), counting (66), number sense (74), numbers (121), patterns (79), subtraction (118)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the lessons that are on the website. Give students colored cubes or beads and ask them to build repeating patterns (AB, ABC, AABB). Students can create a book in Book Creator, reviewed here as a review for different math concepts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Quick Algebra Review - Everett Community College:
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9 to 12
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A Quick Algebra Review is a 31-page PDF that provides a brief explanation and examples of algebra topics. Algebra concepts in the review include: Simplifying Equations, Solving Equations,...more
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A Quick Algebra Review is a 31-page PDF that provides a brief explanation and examples of algebra topics. Algebra concepts in the review include: Simplifying Equations, Solving Equations, Problem Solving, Inequalities, Absolute Values, Linear Equations, Systems of Equations, Laws of Exponents, Quadratics, Rationals, and Radicals.
tag(s): equations (128), exponents (38), inequalities (27), problem solving (283), quadratics (27)
In the Classroom
Students can use Baamboozle, reviewed here to create and solve equations. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a step-by-step guide to solve algebraic equations. Students can use Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here to teach the class how to solve algebraic problems.
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Algebra Practice Tests - Everett Community College:
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9 to 12
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Everett Community College: Algebra Practice Tests provides twenty-five free downloadable tests to help students review key algebra skills. Each PDF includes its own answer key at the...more
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Everett Community College: Algebra Practice Tests provides twenty-five free downloadable tests to help students review key algebra skills. Each PDF includes its own answer key at the bottom of the page. The tests cover topics such as algebraic equations, polynomial long division, complex numbers, distance and midpoint, circles, properties of logarithms, and several additional areas of algebra.
tag(s): equations (128), exponents (38), factoring (28), factors (29), fractions (173), polynomials (21), quadratics (27)
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Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to show their work for the test problems. Students can use NearPod, reviewed here to complete the test questions, allowing for their work to be showcased to both the class and the teacher. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here by solving equations on the test to create a review bulletin board.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20 Practical Examples Of Algebra In Everyday Life - Different By Design Learning
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9 to 12
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Different By Design Learning offers a free article titled 20 Practical Examples of Algebra in Everyday Life that explains why algebra matters for teenagers. It covers the basic...more
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Different By Design Learning offers a free article titled 20 Practical Examples of Algebra in Everyday Life that explains why algebra matters for teenagers. It covers the basic definition of algebra, its importance, and its applications to real-life situations. The article highlights twenty practical examples, such as playing video games, cooking, managing grocery bills, and calculating arrival and departure times, helping students see how algebra connects to everyday experiences.
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Students can create an infographic sharing how algebra is used in everyday life using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here. Students can reenact themselves using algebra for one of the twenty practical ways using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here. Students can use Baamboozle, reviewed here to create algebra games to share.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Mathenaeum: Algebra Tiles - The Mathenaeum
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9 to 12
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The Mathenaeum: Algebra Tiles includes five interactive activities: Using Algebra Tiles, Directed Number (addition or subtraction), Directed Number (multiplication or division), Algebra...more
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The Mathenaeum: Algebra Tiles includes five interactive activities: Using Algebra Tiles, Directed Number (addition or subtraction), Directed Number (multiplication or division), Algebra with Tiles, and Solving Equations. Each activity offers hands-on explorations and games that help students learn, practice, and review key algebra concepts.
tag(s): addition (139), division (109), game based learning (320), multiplication (133), problem solving (283), subtraction (118)
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Have students complete the games that are provided on the site. Have students use Seesaw, reviewed here to show their thinking while solving the equations. Students can create a digital equation wall in Padlet, reviewed here showcasing their understanding.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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STatistics Education Web (STEW) - American Statistical Association
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6 to 8
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The STatistics Education Web (STEW), hosted by the American Statistical Association (ASA), is a free, peer-reviewed online repository of K-12 lesson plans designed for educators teaching...more
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The STatistics Education Web (STEW), hosted by the American Statistical Association (ASA), is a free, peer-reviewed online repository of K-12 lesson plans designed for educators teaching statistical and probability concepts across subjects. Aligned with the GAISE (Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education) framework, each lesson guides students through formulating statistical questions, collecting data, analyzing data using graphical and numerical summaries, and interpreting the context. Lesson plans span all grades from elementary through high school and include engaging classroom activities like sample-based confidence interval estimation, survey design, box plot comparisons, and probability simulations. With many plans also featured in the Statistics Teacher journal, STEW offers reliable, classroom-tested resources to support meaningful statistical instruction and help students think critically with real data.
tag(s): charts and graphs (184), data (211), probability (133), statistics (128)
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Have students collect data from classmates on their favorite color, create frequency tables, and display results using bar graphs or pictographs using Canva Infographic Creator reviewed here. Provide students with a dataset (e.g., number of pets, test scores). In groups, have them develop a possible statistical question that could have led to the data, encouraging backward reasoning and an understanding of the purpose of data collection. Have students roll the dice 100 times and track frequencies. They can compare experimental results with theoretical probability and reflect on patterns and discrepancies.
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6-8 progression on statistics and probability - NYC Public Schools
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6 to 8
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Get ready to help students see the story behind the numbers! The Grades 6-8 Statistics & Probability progression outlines a thoughtful, research-based sequence that builds students'...more
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Get ready to help students see the story behind the numbers! The Grades 6-8 Statistics & Probability progression outlines a thoughtful, research-based sequence that builds students' skills in data analysis and interpretation. In Grade 6, learners begin by identifying statistical questions, summarizing data sets using measures of center and variability, and visualizing distributions through dot plots, histograms, and box plots. In Grade 7, the focus expands to probability experiments, relative frequency, and understanding bias in data collection. By Grade 8, students are analyzing relationships between variables using scatter plots, lines of best fit, and two-way tables. This structured progression helps students move from basic data literacy to deeper statistical reasoning, preparing them for real-world decision-making and high school-level data analysis.
tag(s): charts and graphs (184), data (211), probability (133), statistics (128), variables (21)
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Have students brainstorm and write statistical questions (e.g., "How many hours do students in our class sleep?"), and then collect and organize class data to explore how variability makes a question truly statistical. Provide students with examples of misleading graphs (e.g., manipulated axes or cherry-picked data). They can analyze the issues and then redesign them to be clear, fair, and statistically accurate. Using homemade spinners, students can predict outcomes, run trials, and compare theoretical vs. experimental probability. They reflect on how more trials affect the accuracy of their predictions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Video Creating and Editing - TeachersFirst
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Lights, camera, action! You don't need a Hollywood budget to help your students produce cinematic masterpieces. This collection brings together completely free video creation and editing...more
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Lights, camera, action! You don't need a Hollywood budget to help your students produce cinematic masterpieces. This collection brings together completely free video creation and editing tools that work on various devices and skill levels, making it easy for students to demonstrate learning, tell stories, explain concepts, or showcase their creativity through film. Whether they're documenting a science experiment, creating a book trailer, producing a how-to tutorial, or crafting a digital narrative, these resources put Hollywood-level capabilities right at their fingertips--no budget required. From editors that work right in a web browser to massive libraries of high-quality stock footage and music, these tools empower students to document their learning, share their voices, and master the art of digital communication. Whether they are piecing together a science documentary, a historical reenactment, or a creative personal project, these resources provide everything they need to go from a rough idea to a polished final cut! These no-charge tools will help you turn your students from passive video consumers into confident, creative video producers who can communicate their ideas in one of the most powerful mediums of our time.
tag(s): editing (96), presentations (46)
In the Classroom
Use the tools in this collection to empower students to become "confident video producers" by having them create cinematic book trailers or science documentaries using free browser-based editors to demonstrate their mastery of a topic. By utilizing stock footage libraries and digital narrative tools, your students can transform standard reports into polished "how-to" tutorials or historical reenactments that sharpen both subject knowledge and essential digital communication skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Logic and Puzzles - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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We all know that spark of excitement in the classroom when a student finally "cracks the code" or solves a particularly tricky problem. Puzzles are like a gym for the ...more
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We all know that spark of excitement in the classroom when a student finally "cracks the code" or solves a particularly tricky problem. Puzzles are like a gym for the mind, building the reasoning abilities students will use across every subject and throughout their lives. Whether they're working through a Sudoku grid, untangling a riddle, cracking a code, or solving a brain teaser, students are practicing essential skills such as pattern recognition, deductive reasoning, strategic thinking, and perseverance. The beauty of puzzles is that they feel like play, but they're doing serious cognitive work--teaching students to test hypotheses, eliminate possibilities, and think several steps ahead. To help you cultivate more "aha!" moments, we have curated a collection of logic, word games, and puzzle resources to challenge, engage, and inspire your learners. Whether you are looking to sharpen your students' critical thinking skills, fill those extra five minutes at the end of a lesson, or provide a brain-teasing challenge for your early finishers, these activities are crafted to make high-level reasoning feel like play. Use these resources to help your students discover the genuine joy of a good puzzle!
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Use these resources to cultivate high-level reasoning. Consider implementing "Puzzle Stations" using Sudoku or logic grids as brain-teasing challenges for early finishers, turning spare classroom moments into targeted cognitive workouts. By integrating these riddles and pattern-recognition games into the start of a lesson, you can help students practice the perseverance and deductive thinking needed to "crack the code" of complex academic concepts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Remaining Open to Continuous Learning (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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One of the most powerful gifts we can give our students--and ourselves--is the realization that our minds are never "finished" products. The Habit of the Mind - Remaining Open to ...more
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One of the most powerful gifts we can give our students--and ourselves--is the realization that our minds are never "finished" products. The Habit of the Mind - Remaining Open to Continuous Learning is the heartbeat of the lifelong learner; it's about having the humility to say "I don't know yet" and the pride to go find the answer. When students see us adjusting our thinking based on new information, seeking out resources to fill gaps in our knowledge, or genuinely considering their perspectives, we're teaching them something more valuable than any content standard: that learning never stops, and not knowing is just the beginning of discovery. In a world that's changing faster than ever, the ability to stay curious, admit mistakes, revise understanding, and actively seek growth isn't just nice to have--it's essential. The types of resources that you will find in this collection include Growth Mindset videos and websites, reflection journals, peer and self-assessment rubrics, digital portfolio platforms, case studies, question board templates, metacognitive reflection activities, TED talks, progress-tracking tools, before-and-after thinking routines (such as "I used to think...Now I think..", digital feedback tools, science news aggregators that often debunk "old facts," free online courses, and more. Use these resources to help our students understand that the smartest people aren't the ones who know everything; they're the ones who never stop learning.
tag(s): Online Learning (34), thinking skills (136)
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To cultivate the habit of - Remaining Open to Continuous Learning, implement "I used to think... Now I think..." routines using digital reflection journals to help students visualize how their understanding evolves over time. A tool like Padlet reviewed here is an easy way to create a collaborative digital reflection journal. Try out a science news aggregator (such as Science News Explores reviewed here) that debunks "old facts" and peer-assessment rubrics; educators can transform the classroom into a space where admitting a mistake is celebrated as a vital step toward deeper, more accurate discovery.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Thinking Interdependently (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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The Habit of the Mind - Thinking Interdependently, focuses on that phrase, "none of us is as smart as all of us." This habit challenges us to work together to ...more
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The Habit of the Mind - Thinking Interdependently, focuses on that phrase, "none of us is as smart as all of us." This habit challenges us to work together to unlock ideas that we simply couldn't reach on our own. It's not just about sitting together; it's about genuinely learning from each other, leveraging different strengths, and understanding that collaboration is a skill that requires intention and practice. In our increasingly connected world, the ability to work effectively with others--to listen generously, contribute meaningfully, and create something together that's greater than the sum of its parts--is essential. By practicing this habit, we help our learners transition from solitary thinkers into effective collaborators who know how to listen, contribute, and thrive in a connected world. In this collection, you will find collaborative digital workspaces, jigsaw learning activity templates, lessons and videos about how to teach thinking interdependtly, group discussion tools, self-assessment rubrics, digital breakouts, Think-Pair-Share and similar variations, conflict resolution/debate resources, reflection tools, global collaboration platforms, low-stakes team-building activities, digital "sticky note" boards, interactive whiteboards, video discussion tools, project manager trackers, and collaborative book creators. Use the resources in this collection to turn "working together" into a deliberate daily practice that celebrates the classroom's collective genius!
tag(s): collaboration (137), thinking routines (59), thinking skills (136)
In the Classroom
To help students to practice the habit of Thinking Interdependently, teachers can use collaborative digital whiteboards or "jigsaw" templates to ensure each student contributes a unique piece of a larger project, making the "collective genius" of the room visible. Consider digital tools like Padlet reviewed here or Figjam reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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