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Media Clips for Student Projects - TeachersFirst
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This curation offers a variety of resources, such as videos, audio clips, stock images, and project templates across various subjects and disciplines. Whether students are working on...more
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This curation offers a variety of resources, such as videos, audio clips, stock images, and project templates across various subjects and disciplines. Whether students are working on a presentation, multimedia project, or research paper, this extensive collection provides the building blocks you need to bring the ideas to life. From historical footage to scientific visualizations, these resources are intended to inspire creativity, deepen understanding, and elevate the quality of your students' academic work.
tag(s): creating media (8), Research (85)
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Find new tools to try in your classroom to use when creating projects. Each review includes classroom use ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will make your tasks easier to manage and engage your students.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Podcast- Adobe - Adobe
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Adobe Podcast offers a platform for recording podcasts with high-quality audio. This tool is ideal for teachers who want to incorporate multimedia projects into their classrooms due...more
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Adobe Podcast offers a platform for recording podcasts with high-quality audio. This tool is ideal for teachers who want to incorporate multimedia projects into their classrooms due to its ease. The website provides tools for clear audio enhancement, automated transcription, and easy editing, making it simple even for beginners. Teachers can use Adobe Podcast to guide students in creating podcast episodes for assignments, sharing research, or building communication skills. The ease of use makes it an excellent resource for all learning levels. When the podcast is complete, it can be downloaded and shared.
tag(s): digital storytelling (153), multimedia (47), podcasts (105)
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For younger students, Adobe Podcast can be used for storytelling, oral reports, or fluency checks. Middle school students can conduct interviews, record debates, or use it for research-based assignments. Book reviews, investigative pieces, or class discussions can be recorded for older students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Emoji Finder - Graham Hicks
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K to 12
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EmojiFinder is a simple and fun website that helps you quickly find specific emojis by searching with keywords or browsing through categories Use EmojiFinder to add visual interest...more
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EmojiFinder is a simple and fun website that helps you quickly find specific emojis by searching with keywords or browsing through categories Use EmojiFinder to add visual interest to lessons, activities, or digital communications. Students will enjoy the immediate choice of emojis for a single word. The website offers a selection of skin tones for generated emojis. This is the perfect tool to add fun to the classroom!
tag(s): artificial intelligence (156), character education (78), social and emotional learning (97), summarizing (23), Teacher Utilities (168)
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Students could use emojis to represent characters, emotions, or key events in stories, adding a layer of engagement in language arts or social-emotional learning. Challenge students to summarize a story, historical event, or scientific concept using only emojis. Use emojis as digital rewards or "stickers" for students who meet specific goals or demonstrate positive behaviors. Teachers could create a virtual reward board where students earn and display unique emojis for their accomplishments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Visme AI Presentation Maker - Payman Taei
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6 to 12
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Visme's AI Presentation Maker offers a simple platform for creating visually engaging presentations for various educational needs. Teachers can benefit from the platform's smart tools,...more
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Visme's AI Presentation Maker offers a simple platform for creating visually engaging presentations for various educational needs. Teachers can benefit from the platform's smart tools, such as customizable templates, data visualization options, and a simple design interface that streamlines the process of building presentations for the classroom. For those interested in sharpening their presentation skills, Visme also offers a "Certified Presentation Guru" course, which can be an excellent professional development opportunity.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (156), presentations (20), Teacher Utilities (168)
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Assign students to create presentations on topics they're studying using Visme AI. The templates and visuals help them structure their work effectively and develop design skills. Use Visme AI to create organized, appealing classroom newsletters. Include upcoming events, student achievements, and project highlights, and share them digitally with parents and students. Use Visme AI to build timelines for history or literature classes. These timelines could be a collaborative class project or an individual assignment to encourage research and presentation skills. Use Visme's design tools to create engaging slides or flashcards featuring vocabulary words, similes, metaphors, or other literary devices to help with extension activities or study aids.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Visualize Free - InetSoft Technology Corp.
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Visualize Free is a data visualization tool that allows you to create interactive charts, graphs, and dashboards, making complex data more accessible and understandable. Teachers can...more
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Visualize Free is a data visualization tool that allows you to create interactive charts, graphs, and dashboards, making complex data more accessible and understandable. Teachers can use Visualize Free to help students visually analyze and present data for projects or assignments in science, math, or social studies. The free version offers many basic functions.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (156), charts and graphs (170), data (150), spreadsheets (24), Teacher Utilities (168)
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Use data from scientific experiments to create spreadsheets to interpret results. In social studies, students can analyze demographic or historical data to create graphs or charts showing trends over time. Use historical data sets or current events (such as elections) to create visual comparisons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gigasheet - Gigasheet
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4 to 12
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Gigasheet is a data analysis tool that helps members handle large datasets without requiring any coding skills and using AI. Teachers could use Gigasheet to organize and analyze large...more
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Gigasheet is a data analysis tool that helps members handle large datasets without requiring any coding skills and using AI. Teachers could use Gigasheet to organize and analyze large sets of classroom data, like test scores, survey responses, or any other data collected for educational insights. The platform is designed to be easy to use, offering a free plan with basic functions. This plan is ideal for teachers managing smaller datasets.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (156), data (150), spreadsheets (24), Teacher Utilities (168)
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Teachers can import large datasets of student grades, test scores, or assessment results to analyze trends over time. For teachers focusing on classroom management, Gigasheet can organize data from behavioral tracking forms or point systems. Math teachers can introduce data sets related to weather, population statistics, or sports, encouraging students to analyze real-world data. Students participating in science fairs or experiments can collect and organize data in Gigasheet.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Presentations.AI - Gamma Technologies, Inc.
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Presentations.AI is a tool designed to help teachers quickly create visually appealing and engaging presentations using AI-driven design and layout suggestions. The platform offers...more
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Presentations.AI is a tool designed to help teachers quickly create visually appealing and engaging presentations using AI-driven design and layout suggestions. The platform offers a variety of free features, including customizable templates, easy-to-use editing tools, and real-time collaboration with team members. members can also leverage AI assistance to help generate content and organize slide layouts efficiently.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (156), collaboration (94), presentations (20), slides (43), Teacher Utilities (168)
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Teachers can use Presentations.AI to quickly create visually engaging and well-organized presentations to introduce new topics or explain complex concepts. Create simple storyboards or character maps for literature studies, helping students visually break down story elements, themes, or character development. For group assignments, students can use the free real-time collaboration feature to collaborate on presentations, allowing them to co-edit and build teamwork skills as they create their project slides. Use the platform to create interactive review games, quizzes, or flashcards.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Leonardo.ai - Leonardo Labs
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Leonardo AI is a creative platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate images and graphics. With tools like customizable art styles and design templates, teachers can use...more
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Leonardo AI is a creative platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate images and graphics. With tools like customizable art styles and design templates, teachers can use this website to make engaging classroom visuals, project-based learning, or creative prompts. Teachers can use Leonardo AI to create custom artwork, illustrations for storytelling or presentations, and graphics for class projects. The free version offers access to a limited number of image generations per day, with tools for experimenting with various styles, making it an accessible resource for classroom creativity.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (156), graphic design (49), Teacher Utilities (168)
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Students can use Leonardo AI to generate images of characters in narrative stories they have written. Use Leonardo AI to produce an image of a character from a text read in class to enhance a lesson in characterization. Encourage students to collaborate on designing a unique class logo or mascot using Leonardo AI's design tools. In science, students can use Leonardo AI to illustrate complex concepts, like parts of a cell, ecosystems, or weather patterns. Students can generate images related to new vocabulary words or complex concepts as a helpful way to remember difficult words.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reid Park Zoo - Reid Park Zoo
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The Reid Park Zoo offers web cameras on the African wild dog, Andean bear, elephant, flamingo, giraffe, lemur/duiker, lion, and sloth. Additionally, the site offers a chance to learn...more
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The Reid Park Zoo offers web cameras on the African wild dog, Andean bear, elephant, flamingo, giraffe, lemur/duiker, lion, and sloth. Additionally, the site offers a chance to learn more about the animal. Reid Park Zoo also lists other animals at the zoo and provides facts about them.
tag(s): virtual field trips (108), zoology (15)
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Have your students research an animal on the live camera by creating a poster, diorama, or a digital book using Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can watch other live cameras from different zoos to compare and contrast the animals from zoo to zoo. Finally, students can track the animals' day, including feeding, "playing," and sleep patterns.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute - Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
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The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute offers web cameras for the naked mole rat, elephant, lion and panda (coming soon). In addition, the website gives some...more
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The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute offers web cameras for the naked mole rat, elephant, lion and panda (coming soon). In addition, the website gives some information about the animals and the latest news about them.
tag(s): animals (293), virtual field trips (108), zoology (15)
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Students can participate in the Animal Cam Bingo provided on the site. Students can compare and contrast the animals at the Smithsonian National Zoo to other zoos using a digital tool such as Canva's Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here. Finally, students can research what we can do to help save animals by creating a public service announcement.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Houston Zoo - Houston Zoo
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Houston Zoo offers a variety of live cameras. Live cameras include a giraffe, flamingos, gorilla, and rhino. Hours for the live cameras are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT. ...more
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Houston Zoo offers a variety of live cameras. Live cameras include a giraffe, flamingos, gorilla, and rhino. Hours for the live cameras are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT.
tag(s): animals (293), virtual field trips (108)
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Students can research the animal on the live camera by creating a poster or diorama. Use a digital tool such as Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can watch other live cameras from different zoos to compare and contrast the animals from zoo to zoo. Finally, students can track the animals' day, including feeding, "playing," and sleep patterns.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Zoo Atlanta - Zoo Atlanta
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You can find everything you want to know about pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun on the Zoo Atlanta website. The site offers information about the ...more
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You can find everything you want to know about pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun on the Zoo Atlanta website. The site offers information about the pandas' journey from Atlanta to China, updates on them, background history, and general panda information. Finally, the site offers a YouTube video of a panda mascot walking around the zoo to various exhibits and attractions at the zoo.
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Have students research the history of the Chinese-American agreement that allows pandas to come to the United States. Students can research other pandas on loan from China to the United States. Finally, students can continue to track Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun life in China and create updated journals.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Georgia Aquarium - Georgia Aquarium
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K to 12
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Georgia Aquarium offers a variety of live cameras. Live cameras include the ocean voyager, beluga whales, sharks, jellyfish, southern sea otters, underwater puffins, and more. Under...more
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Georgia Aquarium offers a variety of live cameras. Live cameras include the ocean voyager, beluga whales, sharks, jellyfish, southern sea otters, underwater puffins, and more. Under each web camera page, there are resources for you to click on to learn more about the animal.
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tag(s): animals (293), virtual field trips (108)
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Have students research the animals on the live camera by creating a poster or diorama, or enhance learning by asking students to use Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can watch other live cameras from different zoos to compare and contrast the animals from zoo to zoo. Finally, students can track the animals' day, including feeding, playing, and sleep patterns.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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50 Ideas to Teach about Flight and Aviation - Fizzics Education
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Read and learn about several STEM activities centered on the science of flight. Find ideas for students of various ages, covering topics such as aerodynamics, the physics of lift, and...more
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Read and learn about several STEM activities centered on the science of flight. Find ideas for students of various ages, covering topics such as aerodynamics, the physics of lift, and propulsion. Activities range from hands-on projects, like building paper planes and model gliders, to technology-based experiences using drones and flight simulators. The article also includes fun experiments like balloon rockets and wind tunnels, making it an excellent resource for fostering curiosity and understanding of aviation and flight concepts.
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Have students make a timeline of the milestone events in flight using a resource like Timelinely, reviewed here or Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here. Take upper elementary and older students on a virtual field trip to the National Air and Space Museum, reviewed here and have them make a journal on their "trip" using Book Creator, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. Students can research an early flight pioneer and write a report on them. Have students complete one or more of the STEM activities listed on the website to learn about flight physics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PDF Resizer - Open Idea
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K to 12
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The PDF Resizer website is a helpful tool for any classroom teacher, specifically the multipage tool, to easily organize and format classroom documents. By merging, splitting, or rearranging...more
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The PDF Resizer website is a helpful tool for any classroom teacher, specifically the multipage tool, to easily organize and format classroom documents. By merging, splitting, or rearranging pages in PDFs, you can tailor resources to suit lesson plans and student needs better. This tool can also be useful for creating portfolios, study guides, or modifying assignments.
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tag(s): conversions (37), Teacher Utilities (168)
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Merge various worksheets into a single PDF to create themed workbooks, offering students an organized and engaging resource. Have students contribute individual work (like research notes or project drafts), then combine them into a collaborative PDF to encourage teamwork and allow easy access for peer review. Split larger documents to tailor study guides for individual students, enhancing targeted support based on learning needs or chunking information for students who require it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lesson Plan Generator - Polymath
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K to 12
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The Lesson Plan Generator offers a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that helps teachers create structured, customized lesson plans in just a few clicks. Teachers simply fill...more
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The Lesson Plan Generator offers a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that helps teachers create structured, customized lesson plans in just a few clicks. Teachers simply fill out details like grade level, subject, and lesson topic, and the generator provides a plan that aligns with Bloom's Taxonomy. Teachers can integrate this tool to streamline lesson planning, particularly when planning for diverse needs. This is an excellent tool for differentiating your classroom.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (156), blooms taxonomy (7), Teacher Utilities (168)
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The Lesson Plan Generator can produce additional activities or discussion questions that enhance engagement. Teachers can review the generated lesson and pick elements that suit their class's needs, adding variety to familiar topics. Teachers save time on lesson prep, giving them more bandwidth to focus on student engagement and classroom interactions. Teachers can maintain a consistent approach to lesson planning, incorporating essential elements like warm-ups, main activities, and assessments. This tool helps to create a predictable classroom routine that students can rely on.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Auto Classmate - AI-powered Lesson Plan Generator - Logan Greenhaw
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Auto Classmate's AI-powered Lesson Plan Generator is a helpful tool for teachers looking to create customized lesson plans quickly. The website allows educators to input key lesson...more
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Auto Classmate's AI-powered Lesson Plan Generator is a helpful tool for teachers looking to create customized lesson plans quickly. The website allows educators to input key lesson details, and the AI generates tailored plans, including activities and questions for the lesson. With its "freemium" model, teachers can try out the tool at no cost, with up to 300 actions monthly actions on the free tier. This makes it easy for teachers to explore the platform's features.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (156), Teacher Utilities (168)
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Auto Classmate's tools support diverse classroom needs, allowing teachers to incorporate engaging elements without extensive planning. The Lesson Plan Generator creates tailored lesson plans based on specific topics, grade levels, or student needs. The Activation and Engagement Activity Generator provides three unique engagement activities for any lesson or grade level. The "Would You Rather" Question Generator generates grade and subject-specific questions, which teachers can use as a quick warm-up activity that gets students talking and thinking in creative ways. Teachers can use it to add exciting and engaging activities that make learning fun and accessible, particularly for starting new topics or units.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Planet - AI Planet
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AI Planet's Lesson Plan Generator is a free tool that helps teachers create customized lesson plans quickly and easily. Educators can enter details such as subject, grade level, learning...more
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AI Planet's Lesson Plan Generator is a free tool that helps teachers create customized lesson plans quickly and easily. Educators can enter details such as subject, grade level, learning objectives, and preferred teaching methods, and the tool generates a comprehensive, ready-to-use lesson plan that aligns with these specifications. By offering this resource at no cost, AI Planet aims to save teachers time while supporting a more tailored and effective approach to classroom instruction.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (156), differentiation (91), Teacher Utilities (168)
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Use this tool to tailor lesson plans with interactive activities that captivate student interest, such as projects, discussions, or group tasks based on their interests. It can also be helpful to create differentiated lessons or advanced materials for students ready to deepen their understanding, promoting independent study and critical thinking skills. Use this tool to refresh your lessons with new and engaging ideas.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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RZSS- Discovery and Learning - Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) Learning Resources website offers numerous educational materials for teachers and students focused on wildlife conservation and biodiversity....more
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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) Learning Resources website offers numerous educational materials for teachers and students focused on wildlife conservation and biodiversity. It provides interactive activities, lesson plans, and multimedia resources to engage students of all ages in understanding animal behavior, ecosystems, and conservation efforts. Teachers can incorporate these materials into science and environmental studies with resources aligned to curriculum standards. Additionally, the site includes virtual tours, live cams, and activities that help bring the world of zoology into the classroom, making it an excellent tool for hands-on and visual learning. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): biodiversity (35), conservation (93), food chains (18), habitats (89), pollution (52), zoology (15)
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Using RZSS resources on different animal diets and habitats, students can create a food web for a specific ecosystem. Have them research how human activities, like deforestation or pollution, impact this food web. After researching an animal from the RZSS resources, students can create a mock conservation campaign, with slogans, images, and facts about why that animal needs protection. Students watch live animal webcams RZSS provides, like those featuring pandas, penguins, or tigers. They can take notes on the animals' behavior, movements, and interactions over a period using a resource such as Book Creator, reviewed here. Have students explore the RZSS virtual tours, videos, and animal fact sheets to learn about endangered species. They can then choose an animal and create a conservation poster to educate classmates about its habitat, threats, and conservation status. Students can present their posters to the class or create a gallery walk where they explain the importance of conservation efforts for each species.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Illuminative Lesson Resources - Illuminative and the National Indian Education Association
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This site shares many resources that provide accurate cultural information and representation of the Native Indian culture, which are available in most content areas, including math...more
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This site shares many resources that provide accurate cultural information and representation of the Native Indian culture, which are available in most content areas, including math and science. Download lesson plans that encourage students to explore and research the work of Indigenous leaders, learn about Native American recipes, and read about storytelling and traditions. Visit any link to access the lesson plan in PDF format, which includes activities and links to supporting materials.
tag(s): cooking (31), crafts (60), cross cultural understanding (170), cultures (153), game based learning (183), landmarks (21), native americans (96), poetry (194), stories and storytelling (52)
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Bookmark this site as a resource for lessons on Native American cultures that present information in a culturally accurate manner. Find lessons and activity guides that integrate into your current subject area lessons; for example, one activity is called "Picaria: A Zuni Pueblo Math Game." Picaria is a game of logic and strategy that easily integrates into math station rotations that involve games of logic and strategy. Ask students to use Canva Docs, reviewed here to create and share flyers that include instructions for games they play.
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