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Project Zero Videos - Harvard Graduate School of Education
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The Project Zero YouTube channel at Harvard Graduate School of Education offers a rich library of short and long videos designed for educators and students. On this channel, you will...more
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The Project Zero YouTube channel at Harvard Graduate School of Education offers a rich library of short and long videos designed for educators and students. On this channel, you will find classroom demonstrations of thinking routines, researcher interviews, student reflections, and professional learning sessions that show how students across grade levels engage deeply with ideas. The videos provide concrete examples of bringing inquiry, visible thinking, and dialogue into your teaching practice, making it easy to find inspiration and adapt strategies for your own classroom. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable at school.
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tag(s): thinking routines (26), thinking skills (72)
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Begin a lesson with a short Project Zero classroom video. Students can write what they see, what they think is happening, and what they wonder. Make the KWL chart digital using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here. After reading a story or completing a poetry unit, have students watch a video that highlights deeper thinking routines, then reflect on how their understanding of a character, theme, or literary device has changed throughout the unit. Assign students to write a short headline that captures a major idea from a chapter or poem, and explain how the headline connects to the story. They can compare their headlines to ideas shown in Project Zero videos to deepen comprehension.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Project Zero - Harvard Graduate School of Education
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The blog for Project Zero, a research center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, offers reflective and research-informed posts that explore teaching, learning, thinking routines,...more
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The blog for Project Zero, a research center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, offers reflective and research-informed posts that explore teaching, learning, thinking routines, and playful inquiry-based classroom practices. You will find articles written by educators and researchers that describe concrete strategies, such as dialogue toolkits, thinking routines, and play-based approaches, along with stories from classrooms around the world. It is a practical and inspiring resource for teachers who want to deepen their pedagogy, bring student thinking into view, and cultivate rich learning environments. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): thinking routines (26), thinking skills (72)
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After finishing a story or unit, have students write how their perspective changed as they learned more about characters, themes, or issues. Post meaningful quotes or claims from a text around the room. Students can respond silently in writing and build on peers' thinking by circling, questioning, and connecting ideas. Using a character from a novel, have students choose a color that represents the character's traits, a symbol connected to the character, and an image that illustrates their journey or motivation. Then, have them share their choices with the class to reveal a deeper understanding.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Tech Made Easy with Animoto - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 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 October 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.
Amplify student engagement through video storytelling! This workshop will explore Animoto, a user-friendly video creation platform that makes professional-quality videos accessible to teachers and students alike. Whether you teach elementary math or high school history, you'll discover how student-created videos can serve as powerful formative assessments that deepen content understanding. You'll learn to navigate Animoto's free features, explore instructional applications, and develop practical implementation strategies that boost student engagement. We'll also weave in essential media literacy skills to help students become critical consumers and creators of digital content. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create instructional videos using Animoto's free features. 2. Design video-based formative assessments for student learning. 3. Integrate media literacy into video creation activities. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Amplify student engagement through video storytelling! This workshop will explore Animoto, a user-friendly video creation platform that makes professional-quality videos accessible to teachers and students alike. Whether you teach elementary math or high school history, you'll discover how student-created videos can serve as powerful formative assessments that deepen content understanding. You'll learn to navigate Animoto's free features, explore instructional applications, and develop practical implementation strategies that boost student engagement. We'll also weave in essential media literacy skills to help students become critical consumers and creators of digital content. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create instructional videos using Animoto's free features. 2. Design video-based formative assessments for student learning. 3. Integrate media literacy into video creation activities. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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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: AI Templates That Work: Quick & Easy Prompting Solutions - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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Explore AI prompt templates that make artificial intelligence accessible and practical for every K-12 classroom. In this interactive workshop, you'll discover how structured prompting frameworks can transform complex AI interactions into straightforward, reliable tools for creating engaging learning experiences. We'll focus on free AI platforms that can help you turn these prompt templates into differentiated materials, assessment ideas, and creative learning activities--all while maintaining pedagogical best practices. Whether you're completely new to AI or looking to streamline your prompting process, this session will equip you with simple, effective templates you can use immediately to enhance your instruction. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Apply AI prompt templates to create instructional materials for their specific classroom needs. 2. Use structured AI prompts to generate differentiated learning activities that serve diverse student populations. 3. Refine AI-generated content to ensure pedagogical effectiveness and alignment with learning objectives. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Explore AI prompt templates that make artificial intelligence accessible and practical for every K-12 classroom. In this interactive workshop, you'll discover how structured prompting frameworks can transform complex AI interactions into straightforward, reliable tools for creating engaging learning experiences. We'll focus on free AI platforms that can help you turn these prompt templates into differentiated materials, assessment ideas, and creative learning activities--all while maintaining pedagogical best practices. Whether you're completely new to AI or looking to streamline your prompting process, this session will equip you with simple, effective templates you can use immediately to enhance your instruction. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Apply AI prompt templates to create instructional materials for their specific classroom needs. 2. Use structured AI prompts to generate differentiated learning activities that serve diverse student populations. 3. Refine AI-generated content to ensure pedagogical effectiveness and alignment with learning objectives. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (231), OK2Askarchive (80), professional development (288)
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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 Citizenship That Sticks: The Power of Thinking Routines - TeachersFirst
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Transform your approach to teaching digital citizenship with Global Thinking Routines from Harvard's Project Zero! This workshop will equip you with research-backed strategies that make digital citizenship concepts stick with your students--no matter what grade level or subject area you teach. This session combines proven pedagogy with free, accessible technology tools. You'll discover how thinking routines naturally scaffold student understanding while building essential digital citizenship skills like critical evaluation of online content, ethical decision-making, and responsible digital communication. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Apply Global Thinking Routines to teach digital citizenship. 2. Create activities that promote digital citizenship and critical thinking. 3. Design a lesson integrating thinking routines with digital citizenship instruction. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Transform your approach to teaching digital citizenship with Global Thinking Routines from Harvard's Project Zero! This workshop will equip you with research-backed strategies that make digital citizenship concepts stick with your students--no matter what grade level or subject area you teach. This session combines proven pedagogy with free, accessible technology tools. You'll discover how thinking routines naturally scaffold student understanding while building essential digital citizenship skills like critical evaluation of online content, ethical decision-making, and responsible digital communication. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Apply Global Thinking Routines to teach digital citizenship. 2. Create activities that promote digital citizenship and critical thinking. 3. Design a lesson integrating thinking routines with digital citizenship instruction. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): digital citizenship (98), OK2Askarchive (80), professional development (288), teaching strategies (59), thinking routines (26)
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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: EduProtocols for Student Engagement & Choice - TeachersFirst
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Turn your classroom routines into powerful learning experiences with EduProtocols! Similar to the routines you create for classroom management, EduProtocols are instructional routines you apply to lesson content, creating a predictable framework that allows both you and your students to focus on deep learning rather than figuring out "what to do." In this workshop, you'll discover how three versatile EduProtocols--Iron Chef, Sketch & Tell, and Thin Slides--can reshape engagement and provide meaningful student choice in your classroom. These free, flexible strategies work across all grade levels and subject areas, making them perfect for educators in any setting. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand and apply the strategic purpose of EduProtocols as instructional routines that enhance learning. 2. Plan to implement three specific EduProtocols with appropriate technology tools in their content area. 3. Design differentiated applications of EduProtocols that provide student choice and accommodate diverse learning needs. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Turn your classroom routines into powerful learning experiences with EduProtocols! Similar to the routines you create for classroom management, EduProtocols are instructional routines you apply to lesson content, creating a predictable framework that allows both you and your students to focus on deep learning rather than figuring out "what to do." In this workshop, you'll discover how three versatile EduProtocols--Iron Chef, Sketch & Tell, and Thin Slides--can reshape engagement and provide meaningful student choice in your classroom. These free, flexible strategies work across all grade levels and subject areas, making them perfect for educators in any setting. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand and apply the strategic purpose of EduProtocols as instructional routines that enhance learning. 2. Plan to implement three specific EduProtocols with appropriate technology tools in their content area. 3. Design differentiated applications of EduProtocols that provide student choice and accommodate diverse learning needs. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): OK2Askarchive (80), professional development (288), teaching strategies (59)
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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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Rock Cycle Roundabout - California Academy of Science:
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California Academy of Sciences: Rock Cycle Roundabout offers an engaging board game activity/lesson plan that helps students explore how the three types of rocks are formed. Through...more
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California Academy of Sciences: Rock Cycle Roundabout offers an engaging board game activity/lesson plan that helps students explore how the three types of rocks are formed. Through gameplay, students also analyze topographical maps, examine water sources, and investigate volcanic activity. This free lesson includes clear objectives, a materials list, printable game components, teacher preparation guidelines, prior knowledge suggestions, and step-by-step gameplay instructions. Additional sections cover geologic time, map analysis, wrap-up discussions, extension ideas, student vocabulary, and educator background information. The lesson aligns with California Science Standards for grades 4 and 7.
tag(s): rock cycle (25), rocks (43)
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Have students play a board game in which they take on the role of a rock, experiencing different transformations through processes such as melting, weathering, and pressure. After the game, students can identify the different transformations their rock went through and place them on a timeline using Sutori reviewed here based on how long each process takes. Finally, students can create a Rock Cycle game using Baamboozle reviewed here.
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The Rock Cycle - University of California Museum of Paleontology
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What is the rock cycle? What does it look like? Look no further than the University of California Museum of Paleontology's The Rock Cycle site. The website features: What is ...more
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What is the rock cycle? What does it look like? Look no further than the University of California Museum of Paleontology's The Rock Cycle site. The website features: What is the Rock Cycle, Earth System Model of the Rock Cycle, Exploring the Earth System, and Links to Learn More. Additionally, there is a link to classroom teaching resources.
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Students can recreate the rock cycle using Figma reviewed here. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to visit the places that have photographs on the site, including Hawaii's National Park and Death Valley National Park. Finally, students can create a 3-D version of the rock cycle.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sky.org Online Planetarium - Dominic Ford
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The In-The-Sky.org Online Planetarium is an interactive, browser-based tool that allows educators and students to explore the night sky from any location on Earth. Users can adjust...more
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The In-The-Sky.org Online Planetarium is an interactive, browser-based tool that allows educators and students to explore the night sky from any location on Earth. Users can adjust the date and time to view the positions of stars, planets, constellations, and deep-sky objects as they appear in real-time or at any chosen moment. The platform offers customization options, including the ability to toggle constellation labels, select different sky color schemes, and export star charts for classroom use. This resource is particularly valuable for teaching concepts related to astronomy, celestial navigation, and cultural interpretations of the night sky.
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Have students use the live sky map to locate and label 5-10 constellations visible from their location. Have students view the sky map weekly and record any changes in visible constellations, the moon's phase, or the positions of planets. Over several weeks, students can use a sky map to track a specific planet (such as Mars or Jupiter) and graph its movement across the sky. The graphs can be made on paper or digitally using ClassTools reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Stellarium Web Online Star Map - Stellarium
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Want to bring the universe into your classroom without leaving your seat? Stellarium Web is a free, browser-based planetarium that turns any device into a window to the night sky. ...more
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Want to bring the universe into your classroom without leaving your seat? Stellarium Web is a free, browser-based planetarium that turns any device into a window to the night sky. It provides a realistic, interactive view of the stars, planets, and constellations, tailored to your location and time. Students can zoom in on planets, explore myths behind constellations, or even watch celestial events like eclipses unfold. Perfect for grades 3-12, Stellarium Web supports both science and storytelling lessons with an engaging, hands-on experience -- no downloads required!
tag(s): myths and legends (43), planets (123), space (236), stars (78)
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Set the Stellarium view to the current night sky and challenge students to find and name visible constellations. Have them use the search tool or guide them to "hunt" for constellations like Orion, Ursa Major, or Cassiopeia. Have students explore planets in Stellarium Web (clicking on planets reveals data), then have them complete a "planet passport" by recording information such as size, number of moons, temperature, or visibility. The passport can be made on paper or using a digital tool such as ePubEditor reviewed here. After identifying constellations, students can research the mythology behind one of them (ex., Perseus or Hercules). Assign them to write a summary or create a comic strip using Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here retelling the story of the constellation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Timeline Templates - Genially
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to...more
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to add text, images, icons, and interactive elements to highlight key events or concepts in subjects like history, literature, or science. With a variety of styles--such as vertical, horizontal, or circular layouts--teachers can easily tailor timelines to fit their lesson goals and student needs.
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tag(s): digital storytelling (149), infographics (63), multimedia (56), timelines (57)
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Students can retell events from a novel or a historical figure's life using a timeline with images and clickable text, making reading comprehension more interactive and visual. Have students create timelines that connect historical events with scientific discoveries or literary works from the same era. Assign specific events to different students or groups to add to a shared timeline, promoting teamwork and reinforcing sequencing skills. Students can build a yearlong timeline of their learning journey, showcasing key projects, reflections, and academic milestones to share during student-led conferences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Force and Motion: Study Jams! - Scholastic Inc.
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The Force and Motion module on Scholastic's StudyJams! is an interactive science resource for upper elementary students. This engaging platform offers animated videos, vocabulary...more
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The Force and Motion module on Scholastic's StudyJams! is an interactive science resource for upper elementary students. This engaging platform offers animated videos, vocabulary support, and self-check quizzes to help students grasp fundamental physics concepts, including force, motion, and friction. By integrating multimedia elements, StudyJams! facilitates a comprehensive understanding of scientific principles, making it an effective tool for both classroom instruction and independent learning.
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Have students walk around the classroom (or school) and record examples of real-life force and motion--pushing a chair, opening a door, dropping a pencil. They can label each as a push or pull and describe the direction and force involved. Students can create a flipbook with key terms from StudyJams! video: force, motion, friction, gravity, acceleration. Under each flap, they can write definitions, draw pictures, and provide examples. To complete this activity digitally, make a template using Google Slides reviewed here and have students work with that. Using a toy car, have students test how it moves over different surfaces (carpet, tile, cardboard, sandpaper). They can measure and compare distances traveled, then graph results using ClassTools reviewed here to discuss how friction affects motion.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fish Force - PBS Kids
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The Fish Force game on PBS KIDS is an engaging, interactive resource that helps elementary students explore fundamental physics concepts such as force, motion, and friction....more
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The Fish Force game on PBS KIDS is an engaging, interactive resource that helps elementary students explore fundamental physics concepts such as force, motion, and friction. In this game, students assist Ruff Ruffman in rescuing his plushie from an ice rink by applying scientific inquiry to predict and investigate how different forces affect motion. Through gameplay, students experiment with variables like force and angle, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun, game-based environment.
tag(s): energy (137), forces (45), friction (11), motion (54), Problem Based Learning (11), problem solving (247), STEM (333)
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Introduce the concept of force by showing images or toys in motion, and have students sort them into "push" or "pull" categories. Follow up with a class discussion about how force makes things move. Recreate a mini "ice rink" using a smooth surface (like wax paper or a tray) and small stuffed animals. Let students experiment with gently pushing toys to simulate Ruff's rescue mission and observe how different surfaces affect movement. Give students toy cars and ramps. Let them experiment by varying the ramp height and recording how far the vehicle travels. Have them discuss how force changes with ramp height. In small groups, students can design their own tabletop game using marbles, paper, and toys. The goal is to move an object using force, without touching it directly! They'll think about angles, direction, and strength of force.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Force, Motion, Friction and Energy - Baylor College of Medicine
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The "Force, Motion, Friction and Energy" module on BioEd Online is a dynamic STEM resource developed by Baylor College of Medicine in collaboration with the Hess Corporation. The program...more
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The "Force, Motion, Friction and Energy" module on BioEd Online is a dynamic STEM resource developed by Baylor College of Medicine in collaboration with the Hess Corporation. The program offers hands-on, inquiry-based activities that explore fundamental physics concepts such as friction, speed, and energy transfer. Utilizing the 2016 Hess Toy Truck and Dragster, students engage in experiments like measuring how different surfaces affect travel distance, calculating average speed, and attempting to break a "world record" car jump. The curriculum is flexible, allowing lessons to be used sequentially or independently, and includes downloadable teacher guides and classroom slides to support instruction.
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Substitute any similar toy truck or dragster model to include in your experiments. Have students set up a simple ramp with different surface materials (sandpaper, felt, plastic, cardboard). Have students release toy vehicles from the top and observe how surface texture affects speed and distance. After completing hands-on trials, have students create diagrams showing how energy is transformed (ex, potential to kinetic energy) during motion. They can annotate with real observations from the toy truck experiments. In small groups, have students choose a question about force or motion (ex., "How does weight affect travel distance?"). They can plan and conduct an experiment, record data, and share results using charts or a short presentation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Trust You - Laguna Beach USD Innovators
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AI Trust You is an add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers and students navigate AI use by creating a shared script and promoting integrity. Before installing this add-on, visit...more
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AI Trust You is an add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers and students navigate AI use by creating a shared script and promoting integrity. Before installing this add-on, visit AI Trust You's information page located here to learn more about the features and how to use this tool. Using the add-on, teachers select from four AI categories to specify how students can use AI during the assignment. The categories are content creation, content understanding, research assistance, and audio-visual generation. Students then select the name of their AI tool, the techniques used, and the percentage of AI-assisted work, and the AI Trust You add-on generates a citation to document the use of AI.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (231), digital citizenship (98)
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As you try to navigate using AI in your classroom, this site provides some helpful guidelines and ideas, even if you don't use the add-on. If you use Google products, use the add-on to guide students on how to use AI ethically and with documentation. When not using the add-on, incorporate the guidelines for categories to use AI to help students understand the appropriate use of AI. Supplement information available from AI Trust You with ideas for incorporating AI in the classroom using information from the AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit, reviewed here. The toolkit includes information for educators on using AI in the classroom and suggestions for when and when not to allow students to use AI in assignments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Balloon Races - Annenberg Learner
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The Balloon Race lesson from Annenberg Learner's Project Playbook: Educator Edition is a hands-on STEM activity designed for 8th-grade students to explore the principles of forces...more
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The Balloon Race lesson from Annenberg Learner's Project Playbook: Educator Edition is a hands-on STEM activity designed for 8th-grade students to explore the principles of forces and motion. In this engaging experiment, students design and race balloon-powered vehicles, applying Newton's laws of motion to test how thrust, friction, and mass impact performance. The lesson includes clear, step-by-step instructions, a materials list, and guiding questions to promote inquiry and critical thinking. It's an excellent resource for integrating engineering design and physical science in a fun, collaborative classroom challenge. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): engineering (134), forces (45), friction (11), mass (21), motion (54), newton (23), STEM (333)
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Host a competition where students modify their balloon racers and track distances, speed, and times. Introduce awards for creativity, best design, and most improved racer. Have students redesign their racers after evaluating performance, then write a reflection on how their understanding of forces informed the changes. Ask students to run multiple trials and create graphs showing the relationship between balloon size (volume) and racer distance or speed. Use Class Tools reviewed here or Canva Infographic Creator reviewed here to make the graphs digitally.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rock Cycle Worksheets - Science Facts
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4 to 7
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The Science Facts website offers a collection of free, printable rock cycle worksheets. These resources include various activities, such as fill-in-the-blank exercises, diagram labeling,...more
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The Science Facts website offers a collection of free, printable rock cycle worksheets. These resources include various activities, such as fill-in-the-blank exercises, diagram labeling, flowcharts, and comprehension questions, all designed to reinforce students' understanding of the rock cycle. Each worksheet is accompanied by answer keys, facilitating easy assessment and self-correction. These materials are ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or supplementary practice, providing educators with versatile tools to enhance their Earth science curriculum. Follow the links to download and print the PDF worksheets.
tag(s): rock cycle (25), rocks (43)
In the Classroom
Give students picture cards of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) and rock cycle processes (melting, erosion, heat/pressure). Ask them to arrange the cards into the correct sequence of the rock cycle on a desk or bulletin board. Use the ScienceFacts.net labeling worksheet or create your own blank rock cycle diagram. Have students fill in the parts and add arrows to show the transitions. Then pair up to compare and explain their diagrams. Students can create a comic strip on paper or using Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here illustrating the transformation of a rock as it moves through the rock cycle. Include captions, processes, and labels for scientific accuracy.
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FlipHTML5 - FlipHTML5
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K to 12
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Create flipbooks from your documents or artificial intelligence, or start from scratch with FlipHTML5. Free plans offer five daily uploads, six pre-designed layouts, and mobile-friendly...more
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Create flipbooks from your documents or artificial intelligence, or start from scratch with FlipHTML5. Free plans offer five daily uploads, six pre-designed layouts, and mobile-friendly options. Choose from several language options to include in the book's contents. Choose from several AI generators for creating storybooks, magazines, flashcards, and more. Utilizing the AI generator to create a book requires several minutes, so it's important to plan for this option ahead of time.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (231), digital storytelling (149)
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Upload PDF versions of students' writing to create a digital classbook. Use one of the many tools available from TinyWow reviewed here to convert images and documents into PDF files to use with FlipHTML5. Make a flipbook of a presentation as an engaging alternative to a web page or PowerPoint. Share classroom information such as rules and expectations in an easy-to-read format. Use this resource as a great way to bring digital storytelling upfront in your classroom. Make photosynthesis a story instead of bits of equations and information. Portray a historical period or create books of different political or societal opinions. Create a flipbook with the viewpoints and personalities of characters in a story. Practice a different language by creating a themed flipbook. Lower grades can combine writing into a class flipbook to be shared online or read aloud. Any written assignment can easily be re-visioned as a flipbook! Make your literary magazine a flipbook or build new poetry collections during poetry month. Share all your flipbooks on individual laptops, the interactive whiteboard, or the projector. Create simple flipbooks of Dolch words for beginning readers.Edge Features:
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KS2 Oh No, Not Rocks For Dinner Again! - The Geological Society
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3 to 6
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The Geological Society's "Oh no, not rocks for dinner again!" lesson plan is a Key Stage 2 (KS2) educational resource designed to help students explore the presence and importance of...more
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The Geological Society's "Oh no, not rocks for dinner again!" lesson plan is a Key Stage 2 (KS2) educational resource designed to help students explore the presence and importance of rocks and minerals in everyday life, particularly related to meals. The lesson plan covers various topics, including the use of clay in crockery, metals in cutlery, minerals in food and drink, and the role of rocks in producing paper and plastics. It also emphasizes the significance of recycling and the sustainable use of Earth's resources. The resource includes practical activities and discussion prompts to engage students in understanding the geological aspects of common household items.
tag(s): rock cycle (25), rocks (43)
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Have students examine a paper plate filled with images or real items (cutlery, food packaging, dishes). Ask: "Which of these come from rocks?" and spark curiosity with surprising answers, such as salt, baking soda, and aluminum foil. Present everyday objects (ex., toothpaste, pencils, smartphones) and let students guess which minerals or rocks they contain. Use clues to make it interactive and surprising. Create digital drag-and-drop worksheets using Wizer.me, reviewed here. Assign students a scavenger hunt in which they list all the things in their homes or classrooms that involve rocks/minerals. Encourage them to record the item, its material, and its rock origin if known. Add excitement to your scavenger hunt using Goosechase for Edu, reviewed here and have students compete in teams.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hands-On Rock Cycle - Our Journey Westward
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3 to 7
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The "Hands-On Rock Cycle: Crayons & Cookies" activity from Our Journey Westward offers an engaging and tactile approach to teaching the rock cycle, ideal for upper elementary and middle...more
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The "Hands-On Rock Cycle: Crayons & Cookies" activity from Our Journey Westward offers an engaging and tactile approach to teaching the rock cycle, ideal for upper elementary and middle school students. Using everyday materials like crayons and aluminum foil, students simulate the formation of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks by applying pressure and heat to crayon shavings. This creative method allows learners to observe the physical changes that mimic natural geological processes. The activity also includes an edible extension where students create treats representing each rock type, such as layered bars for sedimentary rocks, cookies for metamorphic rocks, and fudge for igneous rocks, making abstract concepts more concrete and memorable.
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tag(s): rock cycle (25), rocks (43)
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Guide students through an edible rock cycle lab where they create models of each rock type using treats. Layered snacks, such as cereal bars, represent sedimentary rocks, while pressed or swirled cookie dough simulates metamorphic rocks, and melted and cooled fudge acts as igneous rock. Students can participate in a rock cycle role-play game, where they assume the role of particles moving through various Earth processes. Stations are set up around the room to represent multiple locations, including volcanoes, oceans, and mountains. Have students use crayons for a rock cycle simulation, where they use crayon shavings to model the formation of rocks. By layering and pressing the shavings, they simulate the formation of sedimentary rocks. Applying heat and pressure mimics the formation of metamorphic rocks, and melting and cooling the crayons demonstrates how igneous rocks form.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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