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Alternative to... - alternativeto.net
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K to 12
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Use Alternative to... and find a new alternative to one of your favorite online tools. Use the social-network powered database to suggest the new application. Find featured applications...more
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Use Alternative to... and find a new alternative to one of your favorite online tools. Use the social-network powered database to suggest the new application. Find featured applications ready to view. Use the tabs below to find the applications with the "Most views," "Most likes," "Recent," or even those that do not have an alternative. Join/follow the site to vote on favorite and alternative apps as well as uploading new applications to be considered.
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tag(s): social networking (56)
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Click on one of the applications to see a great list of alternatives that may meet your needs or those of your students. Offer this site as a means for students to differentiate and express their understanding of the content in different ways. In a technology class, provide time for groups to explore the variety of options and report on ease of use and features for each. Be sure to check whether the sites listed are blocked by any filters in your school first.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Amanda Gorman Inauguration Poem Lessons - #TeachLivingPoets
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5 to 12
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Amanda Gorman captured the nation's attention with the recital of her inspiring poem, "The Hill We Climb," during Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration ceremony. This site shares lessons and...more
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Amanda Gorman captured the nation's attention with the recital of her inspiring poem, "The Hill We Climb," during Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration ceremony. This site shares lessons and teaching activities to accompany this poem. Resources include links to a hyperdoc that explores the poem's craft, lessons comparing inaugural poets and poetry, and a black poets video playlist. Scroll through the site to find many ideas for engaging students in poetry.
tag(s): authors (114), inauguration (9), poetry (195)
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Bookmark this site as a resource to find many ideas for engaging students in poetry. Use Amanda Gorman's poetry to spark your students' interest in learning about poetry. Start by watching and sharing Gorman's inaugural reading on YouTube. Ask students to share their reactions to the reading using Answer Garden, reviewed here. Post a question to Answer Garden that requires a short student response, such as, "What is the predominant emotion you felt as you watched Amanda Gorman read her poem?" As students add responses, view the word cloud that is created to discuss how poetry is used to deliver emotions. Use a video response tool such as edpuzzle, reviewed here, to enhance learning by inserting questions and comments within the YouTube reading by Gorman. Include questions of your own and those found in the lessons shared on this website. Extend learning further by asking students to create and share poems. This Poem Generator, reviewed here, helps students develop confidence and learn the basics of poetry writing as they start on their poetry journey. Find many more ideas for teaching and sharing at TeachersFirst Poetry Month Editor's Choice Resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Amazing Kids Ezine - amazing-kids.org
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3 to 8
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This site encourages children to read and write by sharing what other students have written and inviting them to submit writings of their own. They can write poetry, fiction, or ...more
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This site encourages children to read and write by sharing what other students have written and inviting them to submit writings of their own. They can write poetry, fiction, or non-fiction, including essays. The authors featured on the website are international, too. A carefully screened pen pal option allows children to sign up for pen pals from around the world. In the Global Village section, articles featuring countries around the globe change monthly.
tag(s): poetry (195)
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Use this site and its opportunities to submit work as an writing motivator to encourage development of more in-depth writing. Students will also enjoy "meeting" pen pals from around the world. Always get written parent permission before submitting student work.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Amelia Earhart - Britannica Kids
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3 to 6
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Take Flight with Amelia Earhart! The Britannica Kids article on Amelia Earhart offers young learners an engaging overview of this pioneering aviator's life and achievements. It highlights...more
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Take Flight with Amelia Earhart! The Britannica Kids article on Amelia Earhart offers young learners an engaging overview of this pioneering aviator's life and achievements. It highlights her historic solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, her efforts to promote aviation, and her mysterious disappearance during a 1937 attempt to fly around the world. Designed for elementary students, the article presents information in an accessible format that includes images and video, making it a valuable resource for introducing students to a significant figure in aviation history.
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tag(s): aviation (51), women (189), womenchangemaker (79)
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Turn the article into a scavenger hunt. Ask students to find key facts such as Earhart's birth year, major accomplishments, and the year she disappeared. After reading the article, have students brainstorm adjectives and nouns that describe Amelia's personality and achievements, then create a word cloud using tools like Wordsift reviewed here. Ask students to write a short newspaper article as if they were reporting on one of Amelia's famous flights or her disappearance, incorporating facts from the text. Assign students to create a mini-poster highlighting Amelia's timeline, famous flights, and impact on women in history using visuals and facts from the article. Digital posters can be made using DesignCap Poster Creator reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Amelia Earhart - National Geographic Kids
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3 to 6
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The National Geographic Kids website offers an engaging timeline that chronicles Earhart's remarkable journey. It highlights her initial fascination with flying after attending an air...more
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The National Geographic Kids website offers an engaging timeline that chronicles Earhart's remarkable journey. It highlights her initial fascination with flying after attending an air show in California, which led to her purchase of a bright yellow plane that she affectionately named the "Canary." In 1929, she became the first president of the Ninety-Nines, an organization of female pilots--her groundbreaking solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932 shattered records and gender barriers alike. The timeline also touches on her mysterious disappearance in 1937 during an ambitious attempt to fly around the world. Designed for young readers, this resource combines vivid illustrations with short narratives, making Earhart's inspiring story accessible and captivating for students.
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tag(s): aircraft (26), aviation (51), women (189), womenchangemaker (79)
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Pair students to compare Amelia Earhart with another historical aviator (e.g., Bessie Coleman or the Wright brothers) using a Venn diagram. Have them complete the Venn diagram digitally using Canva's Venn Diagram Creator reviewed here. Using Google My Maps reviewed here, students can plot major flight paths from the timeline. For a non-technology option, use a world map and string/yarn for a bulletin board display of her global travels. Introduce basic principles of flight, then let students design and build simple paper airplanes or small models inspired by Amelia's "Canary." Test them in a class flight contest and discuss aerodynamics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Amelia Earhart FREE Unit Study - Peanut Butter Fish
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2 to 5
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Soar into History with Amelia Earhart! Discover the inspiring journey of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart through this engaging, free unit study. Designed for elementary-aged learners,...more
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Soar into History with Amelia Earhart! Discover the inspiring journey of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart through this engaging, free unit study. Designed for elementary-aged learners, the study includes a comprehensive biography, timeline activities, and note-taking sheets complete with answer keys. It also offers cross-curricular connections, such as geography and writing prompts, to enrich students' understanding of Earhart's legacy and the early days of flight. The videos on this site are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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tag(s): aviation (51), women (189), womenchangemaker (79)
In the Classroom
Have students cut out and sequence key events from Amelia Earhart's life using the printable timeline. Put students with a partner to read the included biography and complete the note-taking sheet together. Check answers by using the provided answer key. Extend the unit by researching another female aviation or STEM pioneer. Students can create mini-presentations using Google Slides reviewed here or Canva Edu reviewed here to share what they've learned.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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America in Class - The National Humanities Center
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5 to 12
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Discover American History lessons correlated to Common Core reading and social studies literacy standards, especially those that require close reading and evidence. The goal of these...more
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Discover American History lessons correlated to Common Core reading and social studies literacy standards, especially those that require close reading and evidence. The goal of these lessons is to use primary resources, background information, and the analytical strategies suggested to meet the Common Core standards. In addition to these outstanding American History lessons, also find free online seminars and secondary sources. The secondary sources, under TeacherServe, include essays on topics in American literature and history.
tag(s): abolition (14), american revolution (91), civil war (135), colonial america (95), colonization (21), democracy (29), native americans (127), primary sources (133), religions (119), slavery (77), women (189)
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Use your interactive whiteboard or projector to help your class learn the background information and read the material through once. Work through the lesson together; then consider assigning groups of four students to go through the readings again, discovering the answers to the essential questions. Have students post the group's answers on a back-channel chat program such as YoTeach! reviewed here, so all groups can see all answers. Where answers differ, have students go back into the reading and cite evidence to support their answer on Socrative reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Bald Eagle Foundation - Bald Eagle Foundation
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1 to 12
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Visit the Bald Eagle Foundation, in Haines Alaska, dedicated to the preservation of this national symbol. Discover eagle facts and incredible image galleries. Read more about the museum...more
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Visit the Bald Eagle Foundation, in Haines Alaska, dedicated to the preservation of this national symbol. Discover eagle facts and incredible image galleries. Read more about the museum and preserve in Haines, Alaska. Be sure to click Discover on the top menu to find information about the Resident Birds, Natural History Museum, Programs, and the Bald Eagle Festival.
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tag(s): endangered species (29), extinction (4)
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Study the bald eagle and its current status as no longer endangered. Use as a research site for bald eagle information. Consider showing one of the videos from the YouTube channel for the American Eagle Foundation. If you do not wish to show all scenes in the video use a program like Clipchamp, reviewed here to show only the portions of the video you want your students to see. Look for an animal in your area, and research it. Do a Problem Based Learning Project on creating dioramas and information for creating public awareness. Create a festival to promote the preservation of the species. Have students create commercials and posters to meet speaking and listening standards. For online posters use a program like Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here. Create a public blog for an ongoing research watch using Webnode, reviewed here.
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American Experience - PBS
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8 to 12
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American Experience is a PBS documentary program featuring stories about important and interesting experiences in American history. This site provides films, videos, and feature articles...more
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American Experience is a PBS documentary program featuring stories about important and interesting experiences in American history. This site provides films, videos, and feature articles to support and provide additional information to the series' documentary presentations. Titles of a few documentaries are: The Busing Battle Ground, Zoot Suit Riots, School Integration, and many more. Browse through the homepage to find images that include a link to the supporting information, including a link to the original documentary. Most of the original programming is not online; however, there is typically the option to view the trailer for the program along with a transcript of the full story.
tag(s): 1800s (86), 1900s (85), blues (19), civil rights (220), great depression (32), heroes (22), jazz (17), medicine (52), presidents (151), weather (174), womens suffrage (64)
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The films, videos, and articles provided on this site offer many opportunities to include primary sources within any American or world history unit. Bookmark this site to share first-hand information on world events with your students. Enhance learning by asking students to create video timelines using Timelinely, reviewed here, that includes maps, videos, and links to relevant information as a way to understand the complete picture of world events. For students who enjoy drama or journalism, ask them to produce podcasts using Buzzsprout, reviewed here. Use podcasts for students to role-play events throughout history as told from a variety of perspectives.
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American Experience: Civil Rights - PBS LearningMedia
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9 to 12
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The American Experience: Civil Rights collection presents a comprehensive set of documentaries and resources that examine pivotal events, key leaders, and significant turning points...more
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The American Experience: Civil Rights collection presents a comprehensive set of documentaries and resources that examine pivotal events, key leaders, and significant turning points in the American civil rights movement. This middle and high school classrooms collection provides historical footage, primary sources, and expert interviews to deepen students' understanding of the fight for racial justice in the United States. Some materials contain sensitive content--including images and language reflecting the realities of discrimination and violence--making it essential for teachers to preview resources and provide appropriate context and support during classroom use.
tag(s): civics (128), civil rights (220), racism (80)
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Select 6-8 key videos or images from the collection and post them around the room with short discussion prompts. Students rotate in small groups, viewing each and responding on sticky notes or in journals. Students choose a civil rights leader featured in the collection (ex., Rosa Parks, John Lewis, or Fannie Lou Hamer) and create a character map using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here or MindMup reviewed here that includes the person's motivations, actions, challenges, and legacy. Students watch a short documentary segment and analyze how film techniques (music, narration, visuals) shape viewer understanding. They answer guided questions about the historical content and storytelling strategies. Students write a letter from the perspective of someone living during the civil rights era -- such as an activist, student, or community member -- reacting to a key event, such as the March on Washington.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience: Government - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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The American Experience: U.S. Government collection offers educators a diverse range of video clips, documentaries, and lesson resources that explore the foundations, functions, and...more
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The American Experience: U.S. Government collection offers educators a diverse range of video clips, documentaries, and lesson resources that explore the foundations, functions, and evolution of the American government. Designed for middle and high school students, the collection features engaging content on topics such as the Constitution, the presidency, the judicial system, civil rights, and landmark legislation. These materials help bring history and civics to life through real-world examples and historical narratives, supporting teachers in fostering civic understanding and critical thinking in the classroom.
tag(s): atomic bomb (7), bill of rights (39), branches of government (70), civics (128), coal (6), cold war (39), courts (25), presidents (151), stock market (13), vietnam (41), world war 1 (86), world war 2 (168)
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In small groups, have students role-play founding delegates and "reimagine" part of the Constitution for today's world, using background knowledge from the videos. After exploring a short video clip on a U.S. government topic (ex., branches of government or the Bill of Rights), students can summarize what they learned in a one-minute oral presentation or written response. Students can choose a civic issue (voting rights, checks and balances, due process) and create a short video using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here or Clipchamp, reviewed here explaining its importance, using inspiration and facts from the collection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience: Native Americans - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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The American Experience: Native Peoples collection on PBS LearningMedia provides educators with a curated selection of documentaries and resources that delve into the histories, cultures,...more
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The American Experience: Native Peoples collection on PBS LearningMedia provides educators with a curated selection of documentaries and resources that delve into the histories, cultures, and experiences of Indigenous communities in the United States. Topics covered include the forced relocations such as the Trail of Tears, the impact of government-run boarding schools on Indigenous children, Native American involvement in the Civil War, and the American Indian Movement's role in events like the Wounded Knee occupation. These materials offer valuable insights to enhance classroom discussions and promote a deeper understanding of Native American histories and contemporary issues.
tag(s): civil war (135), native americans (127)
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After exploring topics like the Trail of Tears or Native American boarding schools, have students create a timeline using Timeline, reviewed here or Timelinely, reviewed here that includes both historical events and modern Indigenous rights movements or cultural revivals. After viewing a clip on government-run boarding schools, students can write a fictionalized journal entry from the perspective of an Indigenous child attending one of these schools, using historical details to guide their writing. Using inspiration from the We Shall Remain series, instruct students to create a digital collage using PhotoCollage, reviewed here or short video using Animoto, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experiences: Biographies - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 12
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The "American Experience: Biographies" collection on PBS LearningMedia offers educators a curated selection of documentaries and resources that delve into the lives and contributions...more
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The "American Experience: Biographies" collection on PBS LearningMedia offers educators a curated selection of documentaries and resources that delve into the lives and contributions of influential figures in American history. Notable individuals featured include Ulysses S. Grant, Frederick Douglass, Mark Twain, and Harry S. Truman. This collection Covers diverse individuals from various eras and fields, and provides valuable materials to enhance lessons and engage students in exploring the personal stories that have shaped the nation's past.
tag(s): biographies (96), famous people (40), kennedy (25), mark twain (9), railroads (17), roosevelt (16)
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Select 5-6 figures from the collection and provide students with brief, intriguing clues about each person's life. Students can guess who each person is before viewing the corresponding video segments. Have students write and perform a mock interview with one of the featured individuals, using facts from the collection to script questions and answers. Students can select a modern figure, compare their life, work, and impact to one historical figure from the collection, and present their findings in a Venn diagram using Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here. After watching a documentary clip, students can create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here or Padlet, reviewed here highlighting the person's early life, achievements, challenges, and legacy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Library Association Newbery Medal Page - Amer. Library Assoc.
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1 to 12
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This site is the definitive list source for yearly Newbery Medal winners in the field of children's literature. Besides the list of the yearly winners and the accompanying honor books,...more
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This site is the definitive list source for yearly Newbery Medal winners in the field of children's literature. Besides the list of the yearly winners and the accompanying honor books, the site provides access to previous winners dating back to the 1920's. Information about the Newbery award is in the left sidebar along with links to other important children's book medals, including the Caldecott (for illustration and other art).
tag(s): book lists (161), reading lists (76)
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Use this list to help your students choose some new literature to read. Provide this link on your class website for students and parents to use to find quality literature. Consider starting your own class wiki with student-made interactive book posters on favorite Newbery winners and honor books using a tool like Canva, reviewd here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Verse Project - University of Michigan Press
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9 to 12
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This site is an electronic archive of volumes of American poetry prior to 1920. Simple searches help locate poetic texts from Bronson Alcott to Ella Wheeler Wilcox. It contains extensive...more
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This site is an electronic archive of volumes of American poetry prior to 1920. Simple searches help locate poetic texts from Bronson Alcott to Ella Wheeler Wilcox. It contains extensive and useful bibliographies. Students should use the "Bibliographic Search" option when looking for poetry on a specific subject or by author.
tag(s): poetry (195)
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Bookmark this site to find poetry on a specific subject and also by author. This site includes American poems up until 1920, so it would be a great resource for papers and projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Americas Award for Children and Young Adult Literature - CLASP
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3 to 12
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Here's a collection of outstanding books by Hispanic authors and/or about Hispanic themes for children and young people. Teachers and librarians may find this list helpful in selecting...more
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Here's a collection of outstanding books by Hispanic authors and/or about Hispanic themes for children and young people. Teachers and librarians may find this list helpful in selecting appropriate or attractive titles for their students. Click the title to see a description; most will have a classroom unit with reading levels and standards. Not only are the yearly winners listed here, but you can search by several categories such as Immigration, Civil Rights , Artists, Musicians, and Writers, various Latino countries, and several others. Clicking the category will produce a PDF you can take to the library or send home to parents.
tag(s): book lists (161), hispanic (53), reading lists (76), spanish (111)
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Take advantage of the free unit plans and classroom activities within the "resources" section of the page. Explore through these resources to find one to add a multicultural perspective to your history or language arts class. Be sure to save the site as a favorite to allow for easy reference later on. Try using Raindrop.io reviewed here.
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America's Second Independence Day - Juneteenth - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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America's Second Independence Day - Juneteenth is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here that shares...more
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America's Second Independence Day - Juneteenth is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here that shares book ideas and resources for teaching about Juneteenth. This resource includes background knowledge information, activities, book suggestions, and ideas for extending learning. Information includes correlation to ISTE and AASL standards.
tag(s): black history (131), book lists (161), civil rights (220), emancipation proclamation (14), Juneteenth (32), slavery (77), texas (7)
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Use the suggested activities and book lists to find resources for teaching about Juneteenth in your classroom. Include these lessons as part of Black History Month and when teaching about United States history and civil rights. Engage students in learning about Juneteenth by asking them to create interactive presentations using Genially, reviewed here. Search for Juneteenth on Genially to find a template to use when presenting Juneteenth to students or for students to use to share their knowledge on this topic. Extend learning using IdeaBoardz, reviewed here, an online interactive whiteboard, to share additional resources, add polls, diagrams, sketches, and more using Figjam.
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An Ember that Blazes Forever (credit to Justice Sonia Sotomayer) Contributions of Hispanic Amer - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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This helpful article is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here and contains resources to celebrate...more
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This helpful article is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here and contains resources to celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic Americans. The article begins with a short description of the origins of Hispanic Heritage Month and includes a helpful booklist that offers suggestions for picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Additional resources include a virtual museum tour, Hispanic Heritage Month resources, and ideas for incorporating Disney videos and dance into classroom activities. Extension activities include sharing ideas for deeper discussions of Hispanic heritage and suggestions for creating a living wax museum featuring Hispanic community members.
tag(s): book lists (161), cross cultural understanding (177), cultures (290), hispanic (53), holidays (280)
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Bookmark and save this article as a resource for finding books and classroom activities to celebrate and recognize the Hispanic community throughout the school year. As students learn about Hispanic characters, ask them to use Animate Characters from Adobe Express, reviewed here to easily create a short video telling that person's story. As an alternative to a living wax museum, conduct a gallery walk in your classroom to share the many stories of members of the Hispanic Community. Learn how to create a gallery walk by visiting this TeachersFirst blog post, Using AI to Plan and Implement Gallery Walks, found here.
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An Introduction to Julius Caesar Using Multiple-Perspective Universal Theme Analysis - ReadWriteThink
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6 to 12
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ReadWriteThink offers a comprehensive lesson plan titled "An Introduction to Julius Caesar Using Multiple-Perspective Universal Theme Analysis." This resource helps students explore...more
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ReadWriteThink offers a comprehensive lesson plan titled "An Introduction to Julius Caesar Using Multiple-Perspective Universal Theme Analysis." This resource helps students explore the play through a thematic lens, emphasizing how power, loyalty, and ambition play out in different characters' perspectives. The lesson guides students to analyze key scenes and speeches, encouraging critical thinking and discussion. It also includes activities such as group work and text analysis to engage students in understanding Shakespeare's themes and their relevance today. The plan is designed to be adaptable for middle and high school classrooms.
tag(s): julius caesar (11), plays (31), themes (16)
In the Classroom
Ask students to write an alternate ending to Julius Caesar from the perspective of one of the characters. Challenge students to draw parallels between Julius Caesar and modern political or historical figures. Assign students different themes from the play (such as ambition, betrayal, or loyalty) and have them create a visual collage representing their theme using a resource such as PhotoCollage, reviewed here. Have students create a comic strip and include scenes that could have happened during Roman times using Make Beliefs Comix, reviewed here. Use Canva Comic Strip Templates, reviewed here for rough drafts or classrooms without computers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Analogy Worksheets - Englishlinx
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Englishlinx has a helpful section on Analogy Worksheets where students can explore word relationships through comparisons that strengthen vocabulary and reasoning. It offers free downloadable...more
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Englishlinx has a helpful section on Analogy Worksheets where students can explore word relationships through comparisons that strengthen vocabulary and reasoning. It offers free downloadable PDF worksheets for a wide range of grade levels. It provides many formats, such as choosing, circling, combining, and matching activities, making it a ready-to-use resource for reinforcing vocabulary skills and building analytical thinking in the classroom or for at-home practice.
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tag(s): vocabulary (254), vocabulary development (103), worksheets (71)
In the Classroom
Ask students to build an analogy puzzle game. They can write analogy pairs on separate cards, mix them up, and challenge classmates to match the correct pairs while explaining the relationship in each one. The activities can also be used as a station activity or shared with younger grades. Have students complete an Analogy Scavenger Hunt around the classroom. Post analogy cards on the walls, each missing the final word. Students can move in pairs to solve each analogy and discuss why their answers make sense. Assign students to create their own analogy "mini posters" using Google Drawings, reviewed here based on characters, settings, or themes from a book they are reading. They can illustrate both sides of the analogy to clarify the relationship.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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