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Online Cornell Note Method - Online Notepad
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4 to 12
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The Cornell Note interface offers educators and students a streamlined, browser-based platform for creating Cornell-style notes. The tool features separated sections named Cues, Notes,...more
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The Cornell Note interface offers educators and students a streamlined, browser-based platform for creating Cornell-style notes. The tool features separated sections named Cues, Notes, and Summary, allowing users to organize their thoughts in the classic Cornell format. Users can easily structure notes by typing key ideas, inserting visuals, titles, and summaries, while leveraging essential features such as creating, saving, opening, renaming, printing, and editing functions (including undo/redo and copy/paste). This tool does not require sign-up; it is entirely free, and its straightforward interface lets students focus on learning rather than the tool itself.
tag(s): Accessibility (11), note taking (34), organizational skills (88)
In the Classroom
Have students use the Cornell Notes format while listening to a short lecture, story, or read-aloud. They record key points in the Notes section, list vocabulary or guiding questions in the Cues column, and write a one-paragraph Summary at the end. Assign an educational video or podcast. Students take Cornell Notes while watching/listening, then compare their Cues and Summaries in small groups, which encourages active listening and discussion. At the end of class, have students complete only the Summary section of their Cornell Notes as a quick "exit ticket." Teachers can review these to check comprehension and adjust future lessons.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Free Printable Worksheets for Teachers - Wayground (formerly Quizzizz)
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K to 12
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Wayground (formerly Quizizz) provides a wide collection of free printable worksheets and interactive activities for students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. After creating...more
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Wayground (formerly Quizizz) provides a wide collection of free printable worksheets and interactive activities for students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. After creating a free account, teachers can access materials across subjects such as math, science, social studies, social emotional learning, fine arts, world languages, reading and writing, and typing. Resources can be downloaded as printable worksheets or launched as interactive quizzes. When using quizzes, teachers can preview, assign, or run live sessions with options for student-led or teacher-led modes. Assignment features allow customization of settings such as timing, attempts, accommodations, question order, answer visibility, and game elements like power-ups and leaderboards. Educators can also create their own content, including assessments, lessons, interactive videos, or passages, with flexible question types and privacy settings for classroom or school use.
tag(s): charts and graphs (195), critical thinking (179), data (213), equations (132), game based learning (304), grammar (139), grammar review (33), matter (50), sign language (16), social and emotional learning (196)
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Students can either complete the worksheet or the quiz on Wayground. When completing a worksheet, students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to show their thinking/understanding of the concept. Students can create their own problems for a quiz on Wayground.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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10 Classroom-Ready Computational Thinking Resources for K-12 - Getting Smart
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K to 12
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Getting Smart's 10 Classroom-Ready Computational Thinking Resources for K-12 is a free article that shares online resources for computational thinking. Some of the resources featured...more
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Getting Smart's 10 Classroom-Ready Computational Thinking Resources for K-12 is a free article that shares online resources for computational thinking. Some of the resources featured include: Computer Science Unplugged: Sorting Algorithm Activities, Google for Education: Exploring Computational Thinking, Poll Everywhere, Thingiverse, and more. After each resource heading, there is a link to the site and a brief description.
tag(s): computational thinking (45), social and emotional learning (196)
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Students can play the computational thinking games that are featured on the site. Students can create their own coding game using Scratch, reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast sites using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by Read Write Think, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gathering Information and Evaluating Resources - Britannica Education
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3 to 5
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This Teach Britannica Lesson Mini: Gathering Information and Evaluating Sources is a ready-to-use research skills lesson for elementary students that helps them learn how to find information...more
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This Teach Britannica Lesson Mini: Gathering Information and Evaluating Sources is a ready-to-use research skills lesson for elementary students that helps them learn how to find information and evaluate sources for trustworthiness. The lesson teaches students to identify primary and secondary sources, understand the difference between digital and non-digital resources, and use effective search strategies. It includes vocabulary, discussion prompts, sorting activities, and real-world research tasks that build digital literacy, critical thinking, and responsible information use. The lesson can be used in literacy, science, social studies, or library/media classes and works well for centers, intervention, or enrichment.
tag(s): evaluating sources (45)
In the Classroom
Have students pretend to be detectives investigating information. Give each group a short article or webpage. They can look for clues that show if the source is strong or weak. As a class, build a checklist of what makes a source trustworthy (author, facts, date, evidence, etc.). Give students a mix of books, articles, websites, and images. Have them sort the sources into categories such as primary/secondary, reliable/unreliable, or digital/print.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Evaluating & Choosing Sources - TeacherTube
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4 to 7
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Introduce your students to the basics of selecting reliable research sources with this engaging video. The video explains different types of sources and shows how to determine whether...more
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Introduce your students to the basics of selecting reliable research sources with this engaging video. The video explains different types of sources and shows how to determine whether information is trustworthy by evaluating factors such as accuracy, relevance, and author credibility. Because the video is designed for elementary learners, it can be used by teachers to introduce research skills, information literacy, and responsible internet use in a simple and easy-to-understand way. This makes it a helpful resource for lessons on research projects, writing assignments, or digital literacy.
tag(s): evaluating sources (45)
In the Classroom
Give students a short, fake, or weak source with problems (no author, no date, opinions, incorrect facts). Have students work in groups to improve the source by adding details that would make it more reliable. Give students a simple research question, have them find two sources, and use the ideas from the video to decide which source is better. Show students screenshots of websites or articles. Students can give a thumbs-up or thumbs-down to show whether the source looks trustworthy, then explain why by checking the author, date, and facts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Insta-Lesson - Insta-Lesson
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K to 12
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Create lesson plans quickly using Insta-Lesson--no registration required. Although any educator can use this tool, the creators designed it to help create substitute plans, complete...more
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Create lesson plans quickly using Insta-Lesson--no registration required. Although any educator can use this tool, the creators designed it to help create substitute plans, complete makeup work, and develop enrichment or remediation activities. Start by adding a lesson topic to begin planning, then select a grade level, and optionally include details such as the learning standard and lesson length. Choose from two options to generate your lesson. The first option builds a lesson through guided steps, while the second option quickly generates a lesson using the information you have already added. When finished, Insta-Lesson sends the completed lesson, teacher guide, and slide presentation to your email.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (299), substitutes (25), Teacher Utilities (214)
In the Classroom
Use this tool to create lesson plans for substitutes or remediation, including detailed instructions and standards-aligned activities. After generating the lesson, use the editing tools to modify the plan as needed to match your professional needs and standards. Share the slide presentation with students and add an exit ticket slide to review upon your return. If needed, clarify directions or provide additional instructions for students or your substitute for your lesson by creating a short recording using Awesome Screenshot, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BingWow - BingWow
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K to 12
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BingWow is a free online tool that lets teachers quickly create custom bingo games using AI, making it a fast way to generate ready-to-use activities. Enter a title, choose a ...more
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BingWow is a free online tool that lets teachers quickly create custom bingo games using AI, making it a fast way to generate ready-to-use activities. Enter a title, choose a card size (small, medium, or large), and select a tone (playful, balanced, or realistic); the AI then generates the bingo content based on your input. You can choose between a standard clue set, where all players have the same clues in different positions, or a wildcard option that creates some unique clues on each board to vary gameplay. After generating a set, each square is editable, allowing you to add images and refine the content before use. The site also includes premade bingo sets organized into categories such as education, holidays, and kids, available directly at the bottom of the homepage. No sign-in is required, and there are no ads, which makes access quick and simple. Users may still need to review and adjust AI-generated clues for accuracy or alignment with learning goals, and customization is limited to editing individual squares rather than changing broader game settings.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (299), game based learning (304), printables (35), worksheets (70)
In the Classroom
BingWow makes it easy to turn any topic into an engaging review game that involves little or no prep time, is free, and has no two cards alike. Start with the basics: enter weekly vocabulary words to generate bingo cards, then call out definitions instead of the words so students must recall the meanings before marking their cards. Create cards with multiplication facts, fractions, or decimals, call out a problem, and have students find the correct answer. Enhance learning by using BingWow during read-alouds or video lessons by loading cards with terms students are likely to encounter, and turn passive viewing into active listening. Extend learning by challenging students to design their own bingo sets tied to a research project, current unit, or independent reading book. Students curate the clues, which requires them to identify key concepts and think critically about what matters most. They can then generate cards through BingWow and lead the class in a live review game.Edge Features:
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PamPam - PamPam
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4 to 8
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PamPam is an AI-powered custom map maker and trip planner. Use AI to generate and customize a map, or start one by uploading a Notion, Sheets, or CSV file. Use ...more
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PamPam is an AI-powered custom map maker and trip planner. Use AI to generate and customize a map, or start one by uploading a Notion, Sheets, or CSV file. Use the map maker to add locations, customize colors, add photos, and more. Share or embed your maps using the links provided. PamPam supports real-time collaboration, allowing you to share your maps with others to build and edit maps together. Free plans allow users to add up to thirty points to a map.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (299), map skills (69), maps (225), virtual field trips (138)
In the Classroom
Teach map skills by creating interactive maps of locations near your school or of famous cities located around the world, then add pictures to highlight areas of interest. Create maps featuring historical locations, literary settings, or plot areas with active volcanoes. Ask students to create maps featuring a virtual guide to your town that highlights favorite places, including restaurants, parks, and other activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Do GLOBE - NASA
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K to 12
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The "Do GLOBE" section of the GLOBE website empowers educators, students, citizen scientists, and STEM professionals to actively participate in Earth system science through hands-on...more
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The "Do GLOBE" section of the GLOBE website empowers educators, students, citizen scientists, and STEM professionals to actively participate in Earth system science through hands-on data collection and usage. It offers detailed resources, such as the Teacher's Guide for environmental protocols (atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, soil, and Earth-as-a-system bundles), data entry and retrieval tools, and activities for learning, both in and out of the classroom. The site supports learning with interactive visualization tools and a suite of educational materials.
tag(s): charts and graphs (195), data (213), earth (196), STEM (364)
In the Classroom
Have students use GLOBE data or their own weather observations to create a climograph with Google Sheets, showing monthly temperature and precipitation using step-by-step directions found in How to Make a Climograph in Google Sheets Using AI. Collect soil samples from different areas and have students describe color and texture using the GLOBE Soil Color Book and protocol. Using a homemade Secchi disk, students can measure water clarity in a local pond or container. Have students observe and record daily cloud types and coverage using GLOBE's cloud charts. They can compare their observations to satellite images using the GLOBE Observer App to extend their understanding of local weather patterns.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Data Nuggets - Michigan State University
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K to 12
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Data Nuggets is a collection of free classroom activities designed to bring real scientific data into K-12 lessons. Co-created by scientists and educators, each activity includes a...more
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Data Nuggets is a collection of free classroom activities designed to bring real scientific data into K-12 lessons. Co-created by scientists and educators, each activity includes a short story about a researcher and their scientific question, followed by actual datasets for students to graph, analyze, and use to support evidence-based claims. The activities are offered at four reading levels and come in three graphing formats, ranging from fully labeled to blank graphs, allowing for easy differentiation. Each Nugget includes a Teacher Guide with sample student responses, discussion questions, assessment tips, and extension ideas. Aligned with NGSS and Common Core standards, Data Nuggets support the development of quantitative literacy, critical thinking, and student confidence in working with real-world data from elementary through high school.
tag(s): charts and graphs (195), critical thinking (179), data (213), digital literacy (35), infographics (70)
In the Classroom
Begin by reading the short narrative included in each Data Nugget, which introduces a real-life scientist and their research question. Students can discuss what the scientist is studying and make predictions about the data they'll explore, sparking curiosity and a connection to real-world science. Using the three versions of the same Nugget, students start with a fully labeled graph (Version A), then progress to a partially labeled graph (Version B), and finally create their own graphs from raw data (Version C). Challenge students to investigate a local scientific question (e.g., schoolyard plant diversity or weather patterns), collect data, and create their own version of a Data Nugget, complete with a question, dataset, and graphing challenge to share with peers. Have students use Sway reviewed here to share their information and Data Nuggets.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Representing and Interpreting Data - PBS Learning Media
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K to 8
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The PBS LearningMedia "Representing and Interpreting Data" page from WQED offers a curated collection of free, standards-aligned multimedia resources and classroom-ready activities...more
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The PBS LearningMedia "Representing and Interpreting Data" page from WQED offers a curated collection of free, standards-aligned multimedia resources and classroom-ready activities focusing on measurement and data skills for students in grades K-8. Resource types include interactive lessons, videos, and activities that help students practice graphing, summarizing, and drawing insights from data, such as using bar graphs and line plots, and understanding scale and axis labels, through engaging real-life contexts like survey results or patterns in shoe sizes. Use these resources to build critical thinking and mathematical reasoning by guiding students to organize, display, and interpret quantitative information clearly at appropriate developmental levels.
tag(s): charts and graphs (195), data (213), infographics (70)
In the Classroom
Have students collect data on classmates' shoe sizes and use this real-world information to create line plots or bar graphs. Then, they analyze the range, median, mode, and patterns in the data using interactive tools provided in the lesson. Have students track the weather (temperature, precipitation, or cloud cover) over a week. Using PBS graphing resources, they can display their findings using bar graphs or pictographs and make simple predictions or comparisons. Using PBS videos that show different types of graphs, students can analyze and compare multiple graphs representing the same data. They discuss which graph is most effective for presenting specific information and why, thereby building data literacy. Have students imagine they're voting on a class pet and use tally charts, frequency tables, and bar graphs to represent the results. With support from interactive PBS tools, they explore how the same data can be presented in different ways and draw conclusions based on those representations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Waveroom - Waveroom
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4 to 12
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Waveroom is an online recording studio that lets you record audio and video directly in a web browser without installing any software. The platform can be used to create podcasts, ...more
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Waveroom is an online recording studio that lets you record audio and video directly in a web browser without installing any software. The platform can be used to create podcasts, interviews, lessons, or presentations, and it supports multiple participants recording together with separate audio tracks for easy editing. Because sessions can be shared by link and recordings can be downloaded in high quality, the site works well for student podcast projects, interviews, storytelling, or multimedia reports. Teachers should preview the site and guide students when using it, since an account is required to create recording rooms, and content can be shared online.
tag(s): digital storytelling (166), podcasts (161)
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Have students perform a script, poem, or scene from a story and record it using different voices and expressions. Have students record a debate on a classroom topic or current event. Each student should present an argument and respond to another speaker, helping practice speaking, listening, and reasoning skills. Students can record a short lesson explaining a science concept, such as ecosystems, weather, or space.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dashboard - RSS.com
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4 to 12
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Dashboard is an online podcast hosting platform that lets you create, manage, and publish podcasts through a simple web-based dashboard. Teachers and students can record audio, upload...more
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Dashboard is an online podcast hosting platform that lets you create, manage, and publish podcasts through a simple web-based dashboard. Teachers and students can record audio, upload episodes, and automatically distribute their podcasts to popular listening platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music without needing advanced technical skills. The site includes tools for organizing episodes, tracking analytics, and sharing podcasts through links or embedded players, making it useful for classroom projects involving storytelling, interviews, book talks, or student-created reports. Because accounts are required to create and publish content, teachers should preview the site and guide students when using it for school projects.
tag(s): digital storytelling (166), podcasts (161)
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Have students record a short podcast episode recommending a book they have read. They should include a summary, a favorite part, and reasons others should read it. Students can create a podcast where they pretend to interview a historical figure. They must research the person, write questions, and answer in character using facts from their research. Have students work in small groups to create a weekly news podcast summarizing important events. Have them include at least one school event, one national story, and one world topic.Edge Features:
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Free AI Comic Generator - Canva
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K to 12
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Use your imagination to quickly create comics from a prompt using Magic Media tools from Canva. Follow the "create" link to begin your creation, then scroll past the sample images ...more
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Use your imagination to quickly create comics from a prompt using Magic Media tools from Canva. Follow the "create" link to begin your creation, then scroll past the sample images to find the message box and add your description. Before generating your image, you can choose from the available style and layout options, if desired. Once created, download the images, share a link, or use the image in one of Canva's many options.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (299), comics and cartoons (61), digital storytelling (166), images (266)
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Bring history or literature to life by having students create AI-powered graphic memoirs of historical figures or protagonists from a class novel. Students can use specific text prompts to generate consistent characters that represent their chosen figure, focusing on capturing emotion and setting through descriptive language. To turn these comics into a collaborative class gallery, have students post their final panels to Padlet, reviewed here, where peers can leave comments and feedback on the narrative choices. For a more immersive experience, students can take their finished comic narratives and use them as scripts to record a dramatic reading using Soundtrap, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Make Comics - Book Creator
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K to 8
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The comics feature in Book Creator allows students to design their own comic books using built-in panel layouts, speech bubbles, stickers, captions, and customizable backgrounds. Students...more
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The comics feature in Book Creator allows students to design their own comic books using built-in panel layouts, speech bubbles, stickers, captions, and customizable backgrounds. Students can add images, drawings, text, audio, and video to create interactive comic stories, making the tool useful for writing projects, storytelling, and content explanations in any subject area. The feature is part of the Book Creator platform, which is designed for classroom use across grade levels and subjects, allowing teachers to have students create digital books, comics, journals, and projects in one easy-to-use tool. This makes it especially helpful for engaging reluctant writers and encouraging creativity while still demonstrating understanding of academic content.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), digital storytelling (166)
In the Classroom
Students can create a comic showing an important historical event or a famous person. Each panel can depict a single moment in the event, with dialogue explaining what is happening. Have students create a comic in which a character solves a math problem step by step. Each panel shows part of the thinking process and explains how the answer was found. Students can create comics showing situations involving empathy, flexible thinking, persistence, or problem-solving. One panel can show the problem, and another can show a better choice.Edge Features:
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Free Comic Book Maker - Brush Ninja
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K to 12
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This online comic creator from Brush Ninja allows students to design simple comic books that can be printed and folded into small booklets using a single sheet of paper. The ...more
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This online comic creator from Brush Ninja allows students to design simple comic books that can be printed and folded into small booklets using a single sheet of paper. The tool lets you create or upload up to 8 images and arrange them into pages that form a mini comic, magazine, or booklet, making it easy to turn drawings or digital art into a finished product. Because the program runs in the browser, no download is required, and it can be used on most devices, making it a good option for classroom projects, storytelling activities, or creative writing extensions. The site is part of the Brush Ninja collection of free creative tools designed to be simple, safe, and accessible for learners of all ages.
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tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), creative writing (123), stories and storytelling (75)
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After reading a story or chapter, have students create a short comic showing the beginning, middle, and end of the text. Have students illustrate a scientific concept or process, such as the water cycle, the life cycle, or experimental steps. Students can create a comic where a character must solve a math problem. Each panel can show one step of the solution with explanations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Zen - ClassroomZen
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K to 6
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Classroom Zen offers several tools to create a calming, relaxing atmosphere in the classroom. Choose from the categories of noise management, breathing, brain breaks, and typing practice....more
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Classroom Zen offers several tools to create a calming, relaxing atmosphere in the classroom. Choose from the categories of noise management, breathing, brain breaks, and typing practice. Begin your day with the Morning Warm-up with Mio, a daily show that lets classes choose topics to get your day off on a good note. Topics include the joke of the day, the wonders of science, the math minute, and more. Noise management tools include a noise monitor from Sleepy Mio and relaxing mountain and desert backgrounds that monitor classroom noise. Additional resources include breathing and mindfulness techniques and quick brain-break activities.
tag(s): classroom management (135), emotions (71), social and emotional learning (196), Teacher Utilities (214)
In the Classroom
Although the activities on this site are pretty basic, they offer many benefits as tools for classroom teachers. Include the Morning Warm-up with Mio to engage them as they prepare and to set a welcoming learning atmosphere, and customize the content for your grade level by selecting from the grade-band offerings and topic choices. All students will enjoy the quick brain break activities that encourage participation. Share daily breathing and mindfulness techniques on students' computers so they can access them during stressful or anxious periods. Share this site and others on a Wakelet collection, reviewed here with parents to use at home. Find other resources to include with your collection on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Brain Breaks for Students, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Neal.fun - Neal Agarwal
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3 to 12
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Neal.fun is a collection of free, creative experiences that mix fun with learning and curiosity. This site offers dozens of engaging interactives, including Wonders of Streetview, Let's...more
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Neal.fun is a collection of free, creative experiences that mix fun with learning and curiosity. This site offers dozens of engaging interactives, including Wonders of Streetview, Let's Settle This, and Spend Bill Gates' Money. Some projects teach or show real ideas, while others are more playful.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), financial literacy (93), logic (165), maps (225), puzzles (162), timelines (60)
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Include activities in your station rotation. For example, ask students to complete the Paper activity, observe the height after 3, 5, and 10 folds, and then predict the height at 15 and 20 folds before moving on. Challenge students to play The Password Game to see how far they can get in creating a password that meets the ever-changing requirements. Include "Who Was Alive" as part of social studies lessons to identify well-known figures who were alive on a specific date, helping students develop context within time periods of significant events. Dark Patterns is an excellent resource for internet safety lessons, teaching students about the tricks websites use to deceive them into doing what they want. If students enjoy this site and interactive games, share Drench, reviewed here as an alternative easy-to-play, yet challenging and engaging game.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Graph Maker - Canva
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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 (299), charts and graphs (195), infographics (70)
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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:
Includes an education-only area for teachers and students
Includes Interaction w general public/ public galleries with unmoderated content
Premium version (not free) includes additional features or storage
Products can be embedded
Products can be shared by URL
Multiple users can collaborate on the same project
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MapMaker - National Geographic
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4 to 12
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The MapMaker Launch Guide from National Geographic offers MapMaker, a free, web-based digital mapping tool developed in collaboration with Esri. Designed for educators, students, and...more
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The MapMaker Launch Guide from National Geographic offers MapMaker, a free, web-based digital mapping tool developed in collaboration with Esri. Designed for educators, students, and National Geographic Explorers, the platform provides an intuitive interface with features such as autosave, location search, and annotation tools, including pins, lines, shapes, and labels. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating, editing, saving, exporting, and sharing custom maps. It also supports standards-aligned instruction across geography, science, math, literacy, and social studies. With classroom-ready resources, FAQs, and video tutorials, MapMaker helps students build spatial thinking, critical reasoning, and data analysis skills through interactive map-based learning.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), data (213), map skills (69), maps (225)
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Have students create a personalized digital map of their local community. They can mark locations such as their school, library, parks, and cultural landmarks with pins, shapes, and labels. Explore global climate patterns by turning on different data layers (e.g., temperature, precipitation, vegetation). Students can compare regions, make observations, and write claims backed by map evidence about how geography influences climate. Have students research a historical event or time period (e.g., westward expansion, ancient civilizations, migration routes) and create a map showing locations from that time, with modern overlays to compare past and present geography. Have students choose a topic (such as a natural disaster, an explorer's journey, or a cultural region) and create a digital map that tells a story using pins and custom labels. Each pin includes facts, images, or student-written summaries to encourage research and multimedia integration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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