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Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Booklist - Social Justice Books
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K to 12
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This extensive book list shares titles of recommended books that feature Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander themes and characters. Explore the list by age group titles,...more
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This extensive book list shares titles of recommended books that feature Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander themes and characters. Explore the list by age group titles, including elementary, middle school, young adult, and adult. Books with an asterisk include a link to detailed reviews. In addition to book recommendations, there is also a link to books the authors do not recommend.
tag(s): asia (139), book lists (153), cross cultural understanding (176), cultures (245), preK (290)
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Bookmark and save this list to find titles to add to your classroom library to support diversity or feature Asian American themes during your lessons. Assign different books to small groups and have students explore themes like identity, family, immigration, or belonging. Include guiding questions to foster discussion. Use an AI resource like MagicSchool reviewed here or QuestionWell reviewed here to create a series of guiding questions for each group. Have students prepare and share book talks to summarize and share their reactions to books they read. Share examples of book talks on WHYY I Like This Book reviewed here with students as part of your lessons on what makes a good book talk and presentation.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Marketing Careers - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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Discover the world of marketing and career opportunities! The Marketing Careers resources on PBS LearningMedia offer engaging lesson plans and activities that introduce students to...more
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Discover the world of marketing and career opportunities! The Marketing Careers resources on PBS LearningMedia offer engaging lesson plans and activities that introduce students to key marketing concepts like branding, advertising, consumer behavior, and digital strategies. Through interactive lessons, real-world examples, and career-focused discussions, students gain insight into the creativity and skills needed in the marketing industry. This collection is valuable for integrating business, communication, and career readiness.
tag(s): careers (196)
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Students can work in small groups to create their brand, including a name, logo, slogan, and target audience. They can then present their brand and explain their marketing strategy, helping them understand branding and consumer engagement. Use Leonardo.ai reviewed here or Text Giraffe reviewed here to create logos. Students can select a real or fictional product, develop a social media marketing campaign, including platform choices, sample posts, and a hashtag strategy, and analyze how businesses use digital marketing to reach specific audiences. Canva reviewed here has social media templates to use. Students can examine real advertisements (TV, print, or digital) and break down the marketing techniques used (colors, messaging, emotional appeal). Then, have students redesign the ad to target a different audience or improve its effectiveness.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Use, Understand & Engage: A Digital Media Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools - MediaSmarts
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K to 12
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"Use, Understand & Engage: A Digital Media Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools" is a comprehensive guide designed to help educators teach critical thinking, digital citizenship,...more
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"Use, Understand & Engage: A Digital Media Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools" is a comprehensive guide designed to help educators teach critical thinking, digital citizenship, and media literacy in today's technology-driven world. The framework focuses on three key areas: "Use" (developing technical skills for digital tools), "Understand" (analyzing and evaluating digital content), and "Engage" (responsible and ethical participation in digital spaces). It provides lesson ideas, discussion prompts, and assessment tools to help students navigate online information, recognize misinformation, and become responsible digital citizens. This resource is ideal for integrating media literacy into various subject areas across K-12 classrooms.
tag(s): critical thinking (141), digital citizenship (86), digital literacy (23), media literacy (105)
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Students can analyze online news articles, images, or social media posts and determine if they are real or fake. In groups, students can brainstorm responsible online behaviors and create a classroom "Digital Citizenship Agreement." Show students different online ads, influencer sponsorships, or product placements and have them analyze how advertising techniques, persuasive language, and media bias influence consumer behavior. Students can create a PSA podcast using Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Anchor) reviewed here or video using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here on topics like online safety, media bias, misinformation, or ethical social media use.
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Act It Out: Stories from Asian American Cultures - Education World
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3 to 8
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This lesson plan, "Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Myths from Asian American Cultures," engages students in reading and acting out traditional stories from China, Japan, Malaysia, India,...more
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This lesson plan, "Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Myths from Asian American Cultures," engages students in reading and acting out traditional stories from China, Japan, Malaysia, India, and other Asian cultures. Students define and differentiate between folktales, fairy tales, and myths through this activity while developing creative thinking and dramatic skills. Working in cooperative groups, they bring these stories to life through dramatization, fostering an appreciation for diverse cultural narratives. This lesson supports literacy, collaboration, and cultural awareness, making it a dynamic way to explore storytelling and performance in the classroom.
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tag(s): asia (139), china (83), cultures (245), folktales (34), india (32), japan (60), myths and legends (43)
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Have students sit in a circle and take turns reading a folktale aloud, then, after each section, pause to discuss the characters, setting, and cultural elements. Ask students to illustrate and summarize their chosen story by creating a flipbook with each page highlighting a different part of the tale, reinforcing sequencing, comprehension, and creativity. Make the flipbooks digitally using Any Flip reviewed here or Active Textbook reviewed here. Students can rewrite and perform a traditional folktale in a modern setting by updating characters, changing the setting to a familiar place, or introducing modern technology while maintaining the story's core message. Have students research the country of origin for their folktale and create a map using Google My Maps reviewed here or MapHub reviewed here highlighting key cultural elements such as traditional clothing, landmarks, language, and customs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire with Code.org - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from May 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from May 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.
Discover how Code.org's comprehensive platform can energize learning across all subjects and grade levels. Through hands-on exploration, you'll learn how to use students' intuitive programming tools to strengthen problem-solving skills and bring computational thinking into your curriculum. Whether you teach elementary science or high school literature, you'll leave with practical strategies that will engage students in coding while meeting your content area objectives. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the fundamentals of Code.org resources and their applications across different grade levels and subject areas. 2. Learn strategies for scaffolding coding activities to meet diverse student needs and abilities. 3. Develop a plan to incorporate Code.org activities into their specific content area and grade level. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Discover how Code.org's comprehensive platform can energize learning across all subjects and grade levels. Through hands-on exploration, you'll learn how to use students' intuitive programming tools to strengthen problem-solving skills and bring computational thinking into your curriculum. Whether you teach elementary science or high school literature, you'll leave with practical strategies that will engage students in coding while meeting your content area objectives. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the fundamentals of Code.org resources and their applications across different grade levels and subject areas. 2. Learn strategies for scaffolding coding activities to meet diverse student needs and abilities. 3. Develop a plan to incorporate Code.org activities into their specific content area and grade level. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): coding (90), computational thinking (37), OK2Askarchive (71), professional development (273)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Interactive Lessons with Canva's AI Magic Tools - TeachersFirst
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Take your Canva skills to the next level by harnessing the power of AI to create more engaging and interactive instructional materials. In this workshop, you'll discover how Canva's AI Magic features can streamline your lesson preparation, generate creative content, and enhance student learning experiences. Learn to use AI-powered tools for text generation, image creation, and design enhancement while maintaining pedagogical effectiveness. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Canva's AI Magic tools (Magic Design, Magic Edit, and Magic Write) to enhance instructional materials. 2. Create differentiated learning resources using AI-assisted features while maintaining instructional integrity. 3. Develop practical strategies for incorporating AI-enhanced Canva projects into existing lesson plans and assignments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Take your Canva skills to the next level by harnessing the power of AI to create more engaging and interactive instructional materials. In this workshop, you'll discover how Canva's AI Magic features can streamline your lesson preparation, generate creative content, and enhance student learning experiences. Learn to use AI-powered tools for text generation, image creation, and design enhancement while maintaining pedagogical effectiveness. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Canva's AI Magic tools (Magic Design, Magic Edit, and Magic Write) to enhance instructional materials. 2. Create differentiated learning resources using AI-assisted features while maintaining instructional integrity. 3. Develop practical strategies for incorporating AI-enhanced Canva projects into existing lesson plans and assignments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), creating media (15), OK2Askarchive (71), professional development (273)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Digital Citizens: Navigating Media and Civic Responsibility - TeachersFirst
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2 to 12
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In today's digital age, the ability to critically evaluate information and engage responsibly online is essential. This workshop is designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies they need to help students recognize bias, misinformation, and propaganda. Participants will explore methods for enhancing students' critical thinking skills, fostering responsible digital citizenship, and preparing students for active and informed civic engagement, including voting. Join us to empower the next generation of digital citizens! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Identify misinformation and teach source credibility. 2. Promote critical thinking and analytical skills. 3. Encourage ethical online behavior and respect for diverse perspectives. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
In today's digital age, the ability to critically evaluate information and engage responsibly online is essential. This workshop is designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies they need to help students recognize bias, misinformation, and propaganda. Participants will explore methods for enhancing students' critical thinking skills, fostering responsible digital citizenship, and preparing students for active and informed civic engagement, including voting. Join us to empower the next generation of digital citizens! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Identify misinformation and teach source credibility. 2. Promote critical thinking and analytical skills. 3. Encourage ethical online behavior and respect for diverse perspectives. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): digital citizenship (86), evaluating sources (29), OK2Askarchive (71), professional development (273)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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We Are Here - SmithsonianAPA
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4 to 12
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This digital exhibit from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) is an interactive platform highlighting the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American...more
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This digital exhibit from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) is an interactive platform highlighting the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. The exhibit provides an immersive learning experience that fosters understanding and appreciation of AAPI experiences through multimedia storytelling, artwork, historical artifacts, and personal narratives. Educators can use this resource to engage students in discussions about identity, resilience, and cultural heritage while integrating primary sources and creative expressions into their lessons. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): artists (88), asia (139), authors (101), cultures (245), famous people (31), japan (60), japanese (50), multimedia (55), scientists (71)
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Have students illustrate an important moment in Asian American history, write a poem reflecting on identity and resilience, or ask them to research another cultural or historical movement that aligns with the themes in We Are Here (ex., the Civil Rights Movement, Indigenous history, or immigrant experiences). They can create a Venn diagram using Venn Diagram Creator reviewed here or infographic using Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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But Why - Vermont Public
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K to 12
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"But Why" is a kid-led podcast where children ask the questions and experts help uncover the answers. Topics range from "Are tapeworms sticky?" and "Why do trains run on tracks?" ...more
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"But Why" is a kid-led podcast where children ask the questions and experts help uncover the answers. Topics range from "Are tapeworms sticky?" and "Why do trains run on tracks?" to "What would your superpower be?", "How do broken bones heal?", and "Do earthworms have eyes?" Each 20-30 minute episode is accompanied by a learning guide (available as a PDF or Google Slides), a full transcript, and background information to support deeper exploration and classroom use.
tag(s): podcasts (138)
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View the learning guide to prepare for the lesson and find additional classroom use ideas. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post questions and comments. Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to keep a list of questions to ask for future episodes.
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Sesame Street In Communities Digital Story Books - WXXI Public Media
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K to 3
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Bring meaningful conversations to life with this collection of digital storybooks from Sesame Street in Communities. Designed to help children explore big topics like emotions, family...more
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Bring meaningful conversations to life with this collection of digital storybooks from Sesame Street in Communities. Designed to help children explore big topics like emotions, family changes, and healthy habits, each story features familiar characters and simple, comforting language. These interactive books support social-emotional learning and are perfect for read-alouds or independent exploration. Available in both English and Spanish, they're a great tool for fostering empathy, resilience, and understanding in diverse early childhood classrooms.
tag(s): audio books (41), ebooks (47), emotions (55), preK (290), social and emotional learning (126)
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Students can draw a picture of something they learned and write a digital story using WriteReader reviewed here. This cool tool offers a space for teachers to reply in the book! Educators could also use Stickies.io reviewed here to list students' questions after reading one of the books. Students who are able to type themselves can add their own sticky notes with questions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Unpacked for Educators - Jewish American Heritage Month - OpenDor Media
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6 to 12
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The Unpacked for Educators - Jewish American Heritage Month page offers videos, articles, and other educational resources to explore Jewish American history and contributions. It covers...more
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The Unpacked for Educators - Jewish American Heritage Month page offers videos, articles, and other educational resources to explore Jewish American history and contributions. It covers influential figures, cultural impacts, and Jewish involvement in social justice movements. The site provides engaging multimedia content to help teachers integrate Jewish-American heritage into their curriculum. It's recommended to check if YouTube is accessible on school networks if planning to use these resources in the classroom.
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tag(s): cultures (245), famous people (31), harlem (9), identity (35), inventors and inventions (82), jews (53), perspective (24), religions (122), scientists (71), sports (84), supreme court (30)
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Have students explore key events in Jewish American history by analyzing newspaper headlines from different decades. They can then create their own headlines for major contributions made by Jewish Americans in politics, science, or the arts. Have students create a short video using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here, a podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here, or a blog post using Telegra.ph, reviewed here reflecting on a theme from Jewish American heritage. They can incorporate interviews, personal reflections, or an analysis of historical events. Assign a video from "Unpacked for Educators" (ex., A Jewish American Tale). Students can take notes, discuss key themes, and connect the content to broader American history and social movements.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Vocabulary - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2
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Unlock the power of words with Sesame Workshop's Vocabulary resources! Designed for educators and caregivers, this vibrant collection offers free, bilingual materials to help young...more
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Unlock the power of words with Sesame Workshop's Vocabulary resources! Designed for educators and caregivers, this vibrant collection offers free, bilingual materials to help young children expand their vocabulary through playful learning. Engaging tools like the Language Activity Cards and Vocabulary Adventure Cards encourage interactive storytelling and word exploration. "The Words Are Everywhere" game turns kids into word detectives alongside Abby Cadabby, while "Word Play" interactive storybooks offer modes to focus on vocabulary development. Additionally, the "Languagizing" with Kathy Hirsh-Pasek webinar introduces six principles to enrich everyday interactions with language. With resources available in both English and Spanish, this platform is an invaluable asset for fostering early language development.
tag(s): preK (290), stories and storytelling (65), vocabulary (240), vocabulary development (96)
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Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a Word of the Day book. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to sort colors, shapes, numbers, words, etc. After playing "Words Are Everywhere", have students go on a classroom scavenger hunt to find labeled objects and say the words aloud. Use visuals or pictures for emerging readers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2
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Step into the enchanting world of reading with Sesame Workshop's Language & Literacy: Reading Resources! This dynamic platform offers a treasure of free, bilingual materials designed...more
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Step into the enchanting world of reading with Sesame Workshop's Language & Literacy: Reading Resources! This dynamic platform offers a treasure of free, bilingual materials designed to ignite a love for reading in young learners. The resources include a rich collection of storybooks, videos, printables, and interactive games featuring beloved Sesame Street characters like Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Grover. These resources focus on building vocabulary, comprehension, and phonemic awareness, making literacy learning both effective and fun. Highlights include the "Building a Reader" interactive course, which provides strategies and activities tailored for emerging readers, and "Reading Adventures," offering leveled stories to support diverse reading abilities. With content available in both English and Spanish, this site is an invaluable tool for fostering early literacy skills in a joyful and inclusive way.
tag(s): literacy (120), phonics (51), preK (290), reading comprehension (141), vocabulary (240), vocabulary development (96)
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Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to illustrate one of the books that they created in either the Grover or Elmo game. Students can create a book using Book Creator reviewed here. Finally, students can share who reads to them on Padlet reviewed here. Young students can use the audio reply option on Padlet if they cannot type yet.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Arteater - Arteater
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K to 12
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At Arteater, you can create hand-drawn GIFs from your artwork by following three steps. First, print a template. Then, select templates from different ability levels, from beginner...more
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At Arteater, you can create hand-drawn GIFs from your artwork by following three steps. First, print a template. Then, select templates from different ability levels, from beginner to advanced. Draw in each frame within the template, then take a photo and upload your work. After your image processes, download it as an animated GIF.
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Create animated images for students to include with any presentation. Have younger students use a three-frame loop to demonstrate the stages of plant growth or steps in a math problem, while older students can use the six- or nine-frame loop to include more details. Include animated images in presentations made with Sway reviewed here or in digital books made using Book Creator reviewed here. Ask tech-savvy students to create video explainers to use the more advanced templates using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here, then include the videos on your class website or LMS for students to access anytime.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Culturally Mindful Connection Assessment - Yourway Learning
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K to 12
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Complete this short assessment to analyze the strengths of relationships and connections within your school community. Using a 0-5 scale, you can rank the strength of relationships...more
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Complete this short assessment to analyze the strengths of relationships and connections within your school community. Using a 0-5 scale, you can rank the strength of relationships and interactions between students and teachers and the inclusive celebration of student achievements. The results share suggestions for an action plan of implementation to strengthen and support Black male students in classrooms and schools.
tag(s): african american (117), artificial intelligence (217), cross cultural understanding (176), multilingual (74), student-centered (6), Teacher Utilities (170)
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Although this tool provides feedback to support Black students in the classroom, it is also valuable to generate specific ideas for implementing an action plan to support and include students of all cultures within the school community. Extend this tool's ideas using the request changes feature to ask for more specific information. For example, if the suggestion includes establishing structured peer support networks, ask for specific ideas and examples on how to do this for your grade level. Share the ideas with your administrators and grade-level peers as you consider ways to implement your plans. Consider using an organizational tool such as Milanote reviewed here to collaborate, save, and share your ideas and resources.
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Culturally Responsive Teaching - Yourway Learning
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With this AI-based generation tool, you can remix your traditional lesson plan to include culturally responsive teaching strategies and activities. Complete the form by adding the requested...more
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With this AI-based generation tool, you can remix your traditional lesson plan to include culturally responsive teaching strategies and activities. Complete the form by adding the requested information, including grade, subject, learning objectives, students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and student assets. Completed responses include suggestions for resources, cultural awareness activities, inclusivity, and differentiated instruction. Use the options to request changes to adjust the output as needed, then download the response to your device or copy and paste it into a new document.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), cross cultural understanding (176), racism (79), Teacher Utilities (170), teaching strategies (57)
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Use this AI generator to find inclusive teaching ideas for any lesson in just seconds. Ask for ideas to incorporate a student's culture into activities or integrate cultural learning activities across all subject areas. For example, when learning about European countries, find activities to include with science, math, and writing assignments. Make a new student feel at home by integrating ideas from their culture into reading and writing projects. Develop critical thinking skills by incorporating inquiry thinking and suggested activities into your current lessons. As a final project, ask student groups to create digital books using Book Creator reviewed here using images and descriptions that reflect a multicultural understanding of their learning activities.
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Student Feedback - Yourway Learning
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2 to 12
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Providing meaningful feedback to students is key to helping them understand where they are in the learning process and to guide their future learning. This AI-generation tool analyzes...more
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Providing meaningful feedback to students is key to helping them understand where they are in the learning process and to guide their future learning. This AI-generation tool analyzes student work using your input on grade level, subject, title, and assignment description to provide specific feedback on the content. Feedback includes information on the student's ability to address the topic, how their writing supports the objectives, and specific ideas for enhancing and improving the content.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), assessment (127), feedback (11), writing (307)
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Use this tool to gather quick feedback for student writing activities and share it with students as part of their editing and revision process. Share a link to this tool on your class website or newsletter for students to use as a helpful tool to improve their writing before submitting their final draft. Use the feedback provided to guide your writing instruction; for example, if many students need to improve their work by adding specific examples, use this information to develop additional lessons to teach this skill. Use Google Docs or Microsoft Word for students to track and share writing revisions. For example, ask students to begin writing projects in Google Docs. After sharing their work, use Student Feedback to analyze the work based on your criteria, then share the feedback portion with the student. Ask the student to highlight areas that need improvement, then use that information as a starting point to revise the text below the original text. When finished, ask the student to write a short reflective piece on methods to improve their writing. This method lets you view each writing process step as a reflective activity.
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SEL Lesson Planner - Yourway Learning
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K to 12
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This AI-powered tool generates social-emotional learning (SEL) plans for any topic and grade level. Begin by adding the grade level, then select the SEL competency to address from the...more
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This AI-powered tool generates social-emotional learning (SEL) plans for any topic and grade level. Begin by adding the grade level, then select the SEL competency to address from the five options: self-awareness, self-management, and others. In the final box, add the topic, standard, or objective to address and include additional details to consider when generating your lesson. After the lesson is generated, use the available options to request changes and modify the lesson to fit your needs. Download or save your lesson plan document using the options available at the Manage Content dropdown box.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), social and emotional learning (126), Teacher Utilities (170)
In the Classroom
Save this lesson generator for many different classroom uses. Create lessons to build social-emotional learning skills that address the needs of your students or incorporate SEL thinking processes into lessons that require students to understand different perspectives, such as the civil rights movement or the environmental impacts of pollution. Take time to develop the prompt for the final box to include specific information for the type of lesson to create, teaching frameworks to include, technology to incorporate, and consideration of thinking routines. For example, use a prompt such as "the civil rights movement of the 1960s, include five station rotation activities; one should be technology-based" to generate a SEL lesson. Consider adding Thinking Routines, reviewed here that encourages students to use perspective to consider others' thoughts, experiences, and feelings.Edge Features:
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Walt Whitman: A Resource Guide - Library of Congress
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7 to 12
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Explore this comprehensive guide to teaching and exploring the works of one of America's most celebrated poets. The site features an overview of Whitman's life, literary contributions,...more
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Explore this comprehensive guide to teaching and exploring the works of one of America's most celebrated poets. The site features an overview of Whitman's life, literary contributions, and curated primary sources, such as photographs, manuscripts, and historical documents. Teachers can access suggested reading materials and classroom activities to enrich their lessons on Whitman's influence on American literature and culture. This resource is ideal for engaging students in discussions about transcendentalism, democratic ideals, and Whitman's innovative poetic style.
tag(s): poetry (190)
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Have students explore the primary sources on the site, such as Whitman's manuscripts and photographs. Assign small groups to analyze one artifact and answer guiding questions: What does this tell us about Whitman's life or themes? Groups can present their findings to the class. Students can get creative and make a podcast using Spotify for Podcasters, reviewed here or Buzzsprout, reviewed here to share their information. Introduce Whitman's free verse style using excerpts from Leaves of Grass. Challenge students to write a poem in Whitman's style, focusing on themes like nature, individuality, or democracy. Have students explore the primary sources on the site, such as Whitman's manuscripts and photographs. Assign small groups to analyze one artifact and answer guiding questions: What does this tell us about Whitman's life or themes?Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Early American Civilizations- Maya, Aztec, and Inca - Core Knowledge
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4 to 6
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Discover this comprehensive student reader designed for 5th-grade classrooms. It explores the histories, cultures, and achievements of the Maya, Aztecs, and Inca civilizations, providing...more
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Discover this comprehensive student reader designed for 5th-grade classrooms. It explores the histories, cultures, and achievements of the Maya, Aztecs, and Inca civilizations, providing detailed narratives, maps, and illustrations. The resource includes key vocabulary, discussion questions, and historical context, making it an excellent tool for building background knowledge in social studies and literacy. Teachers can use this text to support lessons on early American civilizations, critical thinking, and cross-curricular connections with geography and archaeology.
tag(s): critical thinking (141), literacy (120), maps (214), south america (79), vocabulary (240)
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Make a Mystery Box by placing pictures or replicas of Maya, Aztec, and Inca artifacts (ex., a quipu, a pyramid, a codex) in a box. Have students pull an item, describe it, and infer its use before reading about it in the text. Students create a visual comparison such as a Venn diagram, poster, or digital infographic using Venn Diagram Creator reviewed here or Canva Edu, reviewed here showing similarities and differences between the Maya, Aztec, and Inca. They can list areas like government, religion, architecture, and daily life. Students can write a first-person journal entry as a Maya scribe, an Aztec warrior, or an Incan messenger, describing a day in their life while incorporating factual details from the reader.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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