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Sorceror - Antimatter
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6 to 12
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Sorcer is an AI-powered instructional coach that transforms how students demonstrate their understanding of a topic through Socratic questioning. Setting up a "Sorcerer" begins by entering...more
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Sorcer is an AI-powered instructional coach that transforms how students demonstrate their understanding of a topic through Socratic questioning. Setting up a "Sorcerer" begins by entering a unit topic and choosing one of five difficulty levels, ranging from middle school to PhD. Sorceror also allows uploading media, such as memes, charts, or maps, to serve as a starting point for discussions. As students interact with the bot, they receive a mastery score from 0 to 100 and detailed insights explaining how to improve their responses. Teachers can maintain oversight by viewing all chat transcripts and monitoring class-wide proficiency on the selected standards by creating a free teacher account on the Sorceror website and providing students with a link or join code for chats. Sorceror also works with Google Classroom.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (316), chat (40), differentiation (99), Teacher Utilities (218), tutorials (51)
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Create interactive unit reviews by using this tool to assess student knowledge before a major project or exam. For a middle school science unit on ecosystems, set up a chatbot focused on food webs and energy flow to provide students with a personalized study session. After students finish their session and review their mastery insights, they could take those key concepts and create a visual representation of their learning using the Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here. To extend learning, have students use their AI-generated feedback to identify a specific real-world environmental issue and map out its impact using Google Earth, reviewed here. This workflow moves beyond rote memorization by encouraging students to process feedback and apply their growing expertise to creative and global contexts.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Strategic Education Research Partnership (SERP) - Strategic Education Research Partnership
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The SERP Institute brings together education researchers, designers, and practitioners with a shared purpose: creating and testing scalable solutions that improve teaching and learning,...more
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The SERP Institute brings together education researchers, designers, and practitioners with a shared purpose: creating and testing scalable solutions that improve teaching and learning, most of which are freely accessible. After creating a free account, educators can access more than twenty research-based instructional tools and resources for literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and professional learning. Popular resources include WordGen for academic vocabulary development, ReadBasix reading assessments, STARI (Strategic Adolescent Reading Intervention), math teaching strategies, algebra and geometry problem sets, curriculum materials, downloadable lessons, and implementation guides. The site also features the SERP Stories Podcast, where educators, researchers, and community partners discuss innovative educational practices, literacy interventions, classroom challenges, and research-practice partnerships. Podcast episodes can be listened to or watched online and are accompanied by transcripts for accessibility. Additional features include a Professional Learning Hub, downloadable curriculum resources, research reports, blogs, webinars, and professional development materials designed to help teachers apply evidence-based practices in their classrooms.
tag(s): blogs (79), collaboration (116), differentiation (99), homework (27), OER (52), podcasts (166), vocabulary (252)
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Add SERP Institute to supplement your current teaching resources to support student learning through research-based methods. Download materials to differentiate instruction to meet students' needs and to reinforce or extend learning. For example, use WordGen Weekly or STARI as a fifteen to twenty-minute activity for students who need extra support with vocabulary, comprehension, or reading strategies. Assign vocabulary, reading comprehension, or math problems for homework, allowing you to personalize learning without altering the core curriculum.
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Infoplease - Sandbox Networks
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4 to 12
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Infoplease is a free, authoritative online reference and learning website that combines an encyclopedia, almanac, atlas, dictionary, and other trusted resources in one easy-to-use location....more
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Infoplease is a free, authoritative online reference and learning website that combines an encyclopedia, almanac, atlas, dictionary, and other trusted resources in one easy-to-use location. It provides reliable information across subjects such as history, science, geography, language arts, and current events, making it a helpful tool for both classroom instruction and student research. A useful feature for teachers and students is the ability to enter a specific year and view major news events from that year, which supports timeline work, historical context, and research projects.
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Have students enter a specific year associated with a novel, historical event, or an author's life and explore major news from that year. Students can create a "Breaking News from the Past" newspaper front page with Canva, reviewed here. During research projects, have students verify information using Infoplease as a trusted reference tool. Turn it into a "Fact or Fiction" activity where students must confirm or correct statements. Students can research events from a specific decade and build a timeline using MyLens, reviewed here Then they can identify patterns or cause-and-effect relationships between events.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tabletop Audio - TableTop Audio
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K to 12
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Tabletop Audio offers free, downloadable audio designed as ambient background for games; however, the audio selections are also suitable for many other uses. The site currently includes...more
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Tabletop Audio offers free, downloadable audio designed as ambient background for games; however, the audio selections are also suitable for many other uses. The site currently includes hundreds of files, each approximately 10 minutes long. Use the search bar to find files by keyword, or browse categories such as historical, modern, nature, and more. Hover over the thumbnail to find options to download, add to a playlist, or play the file.
tag(s): multimedia (63), songs (50)
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Share this site with students who create games, use it as a background for multimedia presentations, or play it on their computers to set the scene for their current lesson. Engage students by playing a haunting or interesting piece of music to inspire creative storytelling projects. Add interest to short animated videos using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here by adding audio that correlates with their content.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PHET Biology Simulations - PHET Interactive Simulations
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6 to 12
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PHET Interactive Simulations, reviewed here, shares a collection of resources to supplement biology instruction. Topics include density, natural selection,...more
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PHET Interactive Simulations, reviewed here, shares a collection of resources to supplement biology instruction. Topics include density, natural selection, neurons, color vision, and more. Open any activity to find an overview of sample learning goals, inclusive features, and system requirements. Make sure to create a free PHET account to access the valuable, free teaching resources, including suggestions for classroom use, customization options, and accompanying activities such as student worksheets and quizzes.
tag(s): acids and bases (10), cells (80), colors (64), density (22), genetics (83), molecules (44)
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Use these simulations to help students explore and experiment with biology topics. Many simulations include an introductory activity with options for experimentation via drag-and-drop features or slider bars. Include an activity as a guided exploration for homework, use Google Forms, reviewed here or Microsoft Forms, reviewed here as an exploration guide that includes questions for student exploration and opportunities for students to share their understanding of the topic. Extend learning by asking students to use Canva Docs, reviewed here to share their understanding of the topic of the simulation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Image Accessibility Creator - Arizona State University
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K to 12
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The Image Accessibility tool is a simple, web-based AI utility that helps educators and content creators generate accessible text descriptions and alt text for images, making visual...more
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The Image Accessibility tool is a simple, web-based AI utility that helps educators and content creators generate accessible text descriptions and alt text for images, making visual content more accessible to students with visual impairments or who rely on screen readers. Users upload an image, and the tool uses a language model (GPT-4o) to produce concise, objective descriptions and longer image summaries to add to digital course materials, improving accessibility. This feature supports universal design for learning by helping ensure that images communicate meaning effectively to all students, regardless of how they access content.
tag(s): Accessibility (12), artificial intelligence (316)
In the Classroom
Introduce the tool during technology lessons to teach why accessibility matters and how inclusive design helps everyone, not just users with disabilities. Teachers can use the tool to generate alt text for images in Google Slides, Docs, or worksheets so all students, including those using screen readers, can fully access lesson content. Students can compare AI-generated image descriptions with their own written descriptions, revising for clarity, precision, and strong word choice.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ezgif - Open Idea
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Ezgif is a free, web-based tool that allows users to create and edit animated images and simple videos directly in a browser. The site includes a collection of easy-to-use tools ...more
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Ezgif is a free, web-based tool that allows users to create and edit animated images and simple videos directly in a browser. The site includes a collection of easy-to-use tools that can turn images or short video clips into GIFs, and also resize, crop, rotate, optimize, and add text or effects to animations. Teachers and students can upload files or paste links to quickly generate GIFs and other animated formats without installing software. Ezgif also includes tools for converting between image and video formats and reducing file size, making graphics easier to share online. Because the interface is simple and the tools work instantly in a browser, it can be a useful resource for creating quick visual media for presentations, projects, or digital storytelling.
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Have students create a short GIF that visually demonstrates a vocabulary word. After reading a story, students can select an important event and create a simple GIF showing the sequence of actions. Have students create a GIF that shows the steps of a process, such as a science experiment, solving a math problem, or completing a craft activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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No Child Left Inside - Connecticut Department of Energy
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The No Child Left Inside (NCLI) website from Connecticut State Parks highlights a statewide initiative designed to encourage children and families to spend more time outdoors exploring...more
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The No Child Left Inside (NCLI) website from Connecticut State Parks highlights a statewide initiative designed to encourage children and families to spend more time outdoors exploring nature. The site promotes free programs and events in Connecticut's state parks, forests, nature centers, and museums, helping young people connect with the environment through activities such as hiking, fishing, boating, camping, wildlife observation, and outdoor learning. Many programs, such as the Families in the Park events, focus on hands-on exploration and environmental education while encouraging families to enjoy nature together and develop an appreciation for the outdoors. The goal of the initiative is to help youth build healthy habits, discover local ecosystems, and become future environmental stewards.
tag(s): ecosystems (107), national parks (29)
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After learning about parks and outdoor recreation, students can create posters using DesignCap Poster Creator, reviewed here to encourage families to visit a park. Have students explore a small outdoor area and identify parts of an ecosystem such as plants, insects, soil, sunlight, and water sources. They can create a simple ecosystem diagram showing how living and nonliving things interact. Inspired by programs featured on the website, students can work in groups to design a family-friendly outdoor event.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bing Image Creator - Microsoft
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4 to 12
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Bing Image Creator is a free, web-based AI tool from Microsoft that lets users turn descriptive text prompts into custom visuals using advanced generative models like DALL-E and GPT-4....more
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Bing Image Creator is a free, web-based AI tool from Microsoft that lets users turn descriptive text prompts into custom visuals using advanced generative models like DALL-E and GPT-4. Teachers and students can type what they want to see, and the tool generates corresponding images in seconds, making it easy to produce illustrations, creative graphics, and visual aids for lessons and projects. Because it's integrated with Bing and accessible through a browser, it's simple to use without installing software, and can help support creative expression, visual storytelling, and multimedia assignments across subject areas.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (316), creativity (87), graphic design (51), images (268)
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Generate an image based on a short prompt and have students write a narrative, descriptive paragraph, or dialogue inspired by the scene. Have students revise prompts to improve image results, learning how precise language, adjectives, and details change outcomes. Have students create images to represent abstract ideas such as themes, scientific processes, or historical moments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Microsoft Designer - Microsoft
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3 to 12
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Microsoft Designer's Image Creator lets teachers and students generate custom visuals simply by typing a description of what they want to see. Using AI, it turns text prompts into high-quality...more
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Microsoft Designer's Image Creator lets teachers and students generate custom visuals simply by typing a description of what they want to see. Using AI, it turns text prompts into high-quality images for classroom posters, project graphics, story illustrations, social media visuals, and more, all without advanced design skills. Just describe your idea in words, select Generate, and the tool produces original images you can download and incorporate into lessons or student work. It's a quick way to create engaging, personalized visuals right in your web browser.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (316), graphic design (51), images (268), infographics (71), Microsoft (55)
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Have students generate an image based on a scene, setting, or character from a story they are reading or writing. Students can then explain how the image matches details from the text, strengthening comprehension and visualization skills. Students can create images to represent vocabulary words, figurative language, or academic concepts. Use Image Creator as a springboard for discussions about ethical AI use, originality, bias, and responsible sharing. Have students reflect on how AI-generated images differ from human-created artwork and when each is appropriate.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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1000+ Science Fair Projects with Videos for All Grades - All Science Fair Projects
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1000+ Science Fair Projects with Videos for All Grades shares science fair projects for everyone. Topics for Science Fair Projects include: Magic Science, Rock Science and Intro to...more
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1000+ Science Fair Projects with Videos for All Grades shares science fair projects for everyone. Topics for Science Fair Projects include: Magic Science, Rock Science and Intro to Rocks, Solar System and Intro to the Solar System, Magnetic, STEM Challenges, Volcano, and more. Each project includes an Explanation, a hypothesis, a Materials and Methods section, Results, why this Project, Also Consider, Full Project Details, and a YouTube Video.
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tag(s): acids and bases (10), air (28), animals (276), body systems (46), electricity (63), forces (47), light (59), magnetism (38), plants (142), recycling (46), rocks (45), science fairs (21), snow (24), soil (17), solar system (125), STEM (369), water (105)
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Students can complete the projects that are on the site and record their project using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here. Use Google Keep, reviewed here to keep notes as they are completing their science project. Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates by Canva, reviewed here to write a step-by-step guide to complete the science project.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Stuff You Should Know - Charles Bryant
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6 to 12
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Stuff You Should Know is a long-running informative podcast hosted by Josh Clark and Charles "Chuck" Bryant that dives into a huge range of fascinating topics, from science and history...more
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Stuff You Should Know is a long-running informative podcast hosted by Josh Clark and Charles "Chuck" Bryant that dives into a huge range of fascinating topics, from science and history to pop culture, odd facts, and everyday curiosities, explained in a friendly conversational style that feels like learning with two well-informed friends. Launched in 2008, the show has released thousands of episodes, toured internationally, inspired books and games, and won awards, all while helping listeners satisfy their curiosity about "stuff you should know" in an engaging and accessible way.
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tag(s): cultures (290), fashion (14), mental health (60), nutrition (137), podcasts (166), social and emotional learning (197), stress (8), supreme court (33)
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Have students listen to an episode and complete a guided organizer focusing on main ideas, key details, and new vocabulary. If you need to create a guided organizer, use an AI tool like ChatGPT, reviewed here, to help you create one that aligns with your objectives and the content in the podcast. Assign small groups different episodes and have them research the topic further using reliable sources, then present findings through slides made in Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here. Use episodes in Socratic seminars or class discussions to help students evaluate what they learned, question assumptions, and connect the topic to current events.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Icebreakers - AVID
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This AVID Open Access article shares 13 engaging digital icebreaker strategies that help students build relationships, develop a sense of belonging, and become more comfortable participating...more
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This AVID Open Access article shares 13 engaging digital icebreaker strategies that help students build relationships, develop a sense of belonging, and become more comfortable participating in class from the very beginning of the school year. Rather than focusing on one specific tool, the resource introduces a variety of technology-rich activities using platforms such as discussion boards, Padlet, Canva, Book Creator, Quizlet Live, Flippity, and ReadWriteThink. Each idea encourages communication, creativity, collaboration, and reflection while giving teachers practical ways to foster classroom community in both face-to-face and blended learning environments. Because the activities are flexible and adaptable, teachers can easily modify them for different grade levels and content areas throughout the year--not just during the first week of school.
tag(s): classroom management (136), collaboration (116), firstday (25)
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Invite students to create a short digital book using Book Creator, reviewed here that introduces themselves through text, images, audio recordings, or short videos. Compile the books into a virtual classroom library that students can revisit throughout the year. Have students use a digital collaboration tool such as Padlet, reviewed here or Canva, reviewed here to share photos, drawings, favorite books, hobbies, and goals. Students can explore classmates' posts and leave encouraging comments to begin building classroom relationships. Build a classroom scavenger hunt using QR codes, interactive slides, or clues that introduce important classroom locations, procedures, technology expectations, and available resources while encouraging teamwork and problem-solving.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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5 Ways to Use Padlet as an Icebreaker - Brent Warner/TESOL
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Discover new ideas for using Padlet, reviewed here as a getting-to-know-you icebreaker. The five ideas use some of Padlet's built-in features, such...more
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Discover new ideas for using Padlet, reviewed here as a getting-to-know-you icebreaker. The five ideas use some of Padlet's built-in features, such as maps and timelines, to create informative virtual bulletin boards that share information about students. Each idea includes directions for using Padlet for the icebreaker, as well as suggestions for modifying or enhancing the activity.
tag(s): back to school (53), firstday (25)
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Include these suggestions as part of your back-to-school activities to support building your classroom community, along with teaching students how to use Padlet. Extend learning by using students' responses as a springboard to a more intensive project. For example, by having students create a full timeline using MyLens, reviewed here, where they map out key historical events linked to regions where they have lived or their cultural background.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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12 AI-Enhanced Icebreakers To Motivate Learners - Carl Hooker
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Discover multiple ways to use AI to generate classroom ice-breakers that get learners comfortable with a variety of AI tools while also helping them realize AI is far from perfect....more
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Discover multiple ways to use AI to generate classroom ice-breakers that get learners comfortable with a variety of AI tools while also helping them realize AI is far from perfect. Try out activities such as using the I Can't Draw feature of Padlet, reviewed here or chat ideas with common AI chat tools such as ChatGPT, reviewed here and Copilot Chat, reviewed here. Each suggestion includes a short description and a recommended AI tool. This article was written in 2023, so some tools have changed (Bard is now Gemini); however, the tools can be substituted across multiple AI platforms.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (316), back to school (53), creative writing (124), firstday (25), media literacy (123)
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Use the ideas shared in the article as get-to-know-you icebreakers and also as lessons on using AI safely and media literacy. Use ideas such as those in the "My Favorite Image" activity to teach students how to write effective prompts, or use the "Five-word challenge" to reinforce summarizing. Use the author's suggestions to provide ideas for creative writing projects or to enhance current lessons by including custom songs and images.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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15 Icebreaker Games for Kids: Build Connection on the First Day and Beyond - Brisk Teaching
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This article shares fifteen fun ice-breaker activities for students of all ages. Each activity includes simple directions and requires little or no preparation or extra resources. Many...more
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This article shares fifteen fun ice-breaker activities for students of all ages. Each activity includes simple directions and requires little or no preparation or extra resources. Many of the activities are already familiar to students, such as charades and show-and-tell, making them easy to include from the very first minute in the classroom. Helpful tips offer solid advice on making activities inclusive and fun without the weight of grading or assessments.
tag(s): back to school (53), collaboration (116), firstday (25), social and emotional learning (197)
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Use Brisk's, reviewed here, Create Anything tool to create prompts and questions as needed for any of the activities and customize them for your students. Keep these activities available to use throughout the school year when you add new students to your classroom or need a community-boosting activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smithsonian Learning Lab - Smithsonian Learning Lab
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The Smithsonian Learning Lab is a free online platform created by the Smithsonian that gives teachers and students access to millions of authentic digital resources, including images,...more
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The Smithsonian Learning Lab is a free online platform created by the Smithsonian that gives teachers and students access to millions of authentic digital resources, including images, videos, historical documents, artwork, and scientific materials from museums, archives, and research centers. The site allows educators to discover ready-made collections, create their own lessons using primary sources, and share interactive activities with students using built-in tools such as annotations, questions, and quizzes. Because the resources come directly from Smithsonian collections, the website is especially useful for inquiry-based learning, research projects, and cross-curricular lessons in subjects such as social studies, science, language arts, and the arts.
tag(s): inquiry (36), museums (55), primary sources (133), quiz (64), Teacher Utilities (218), thinking routines (37), thinking skills (117)
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Choose an image, artifact, or document from the Smithsonian Learning Lab and display it to the class. Have students use an observation routine such as See, Think, Wonder to describe what they notice, what they think it means, and what questions they have. Have students explore the Learning Lab and select 3-5 items that connect to a current unit (for example, the American Revolution, ecosystems, or famous artists). Students can create their own small collection and write a short explanation of why each item belongs in the group. Assign a document, photo, or piece of artwork from the site and have students add notes explaining important details, vocabulary, or clues. Students can identify what the source shows, who created it, and why it is important.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Figy.ai - MyLensAI
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Figy is an AI-driven platform that transforms dense study materials into interactive flashcards available in several languages. This free tool eliminates the manual labor of note-taking...more
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Figy is an AI-driven platform that transforms dense study materials into interactive flashcards available in several languages. This free tool eliminates the manual labor of note-taking by allowing users to paste text, enter a specific topic, or upload documents to generate customized study cards in seconds. The interface is clean and straightforward, offering multiple ways to view content, including a standard card flip, a grid layout, or a comprehensive list for quick review. Each card is fully editable, enabling users to refine AI-generated questions, add helpful hints, or change card colors to categorize different concepts. The platform's "add more" feature allows the AI to continuously generate new questions on a topic, ensuring a deep and evolving study session that goes beyond a static set of notes. Use the share link to copy and share the URL of the generated flash cards, or choose presentation mode to display activities on a full screen.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (316), flash cards (46)
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Use Figy to engage students at the start of a new unit by having them input a short introductory article or primary source text to create a digital "primer" deck. To enhance the lesson and check for understanding, have students select the most challenging concepts from their decks and post them to Dotstorming, reviewed here, where the class can vote on the toughest terms and collaborate on the best ways to remember them. For an extension activity, challenge students to use their refined flashcard content as the script for a short, explanatory video using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Chemistry Behind The Magic - MIT OpenCourseWare
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Chemistry Behind the Magic: Chemical Demonstrations for the Classroom is a free resource from MIT OpenCourseWare designed especially for educators. It features a collection of engaging...more
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Chemistry Behind the Magic: Chemical Demonstrations for the Classroom is a free resource from MIT OpenCourseWare designed especially for educators. It features a collection of engaging live chemistry demonstration videos with clear explanations of the science behind each experiment, making complex concepts accessible for students. The site also includes supporting teaching materials such as lecture notes and demonstration guides to help teachers understand and safely replicate the experiments in the classroom. Demonstrations cover topics like chemical reactions that steam, fizz, glow, and change color, making them ideal for sparking curiosity and strengthening students' understanding of chemistry concepts. Safety precautions are emphasized since many experiments involve hazardous materials and require proper training and equipment. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): experiments (66), OER (52)
In the Classroom
Start a lesson by showing a short demonstration video, such as a color change or glowing reaction. Ask students to predict what will happen and explain why before revealing the science behind it. Pause the videos at key moments and have students discuss what they observe, what chemical principles are involved, and how the reaction works using teacher-provided guiding questions. Use SchoolAI's Video Explorer, reviewed here to build an interactive video activity, by pasting a link to the video in the Video Explorer to generate a chat tool that pauses periodically to review information in the video. Have students write a short explanation of one demonstration using scientific vocabulary.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Alabama History Hub - Alabama Department of Archives & History
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The Alabama History Hub, hosted by the Alabama Department of Archives and History, is a free online resource that provides educators and students with access to primary sources, artifacts,...more
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The Alabama History Hub, hosted by the Alabama Department of Archives and History, is a free online resource that provides educators and students with access to primary sources, artifacts, lesson plans, activities, games, and worksheets on Alabama history. Resources can be searched by grade level, topic, time period, and resource type, making it easy to locate materials that support specific curriculum goals. Designed for PreK-12 classrooms, the site helps teachers integrate primary-source analysis and inquiry-based learning into social studies, history, civics, and cross-curricular lessons. In addition to classroom resources, the Alabama Department of Archives and History offers educators access to traveling resource kits, virtual learning opportunities, museum field trips, and professional development programs that support the teaching of Alabama history and civics.
tag(s): 1700s (39), 1800s (86), 1900s (85), 2000s (2), 20th century (169), civil rights (220), civil war (135), primary sources (133), professional development (319), states (128)
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Students can work in small groups to compare different primary sources (letters, photos, or documents) from the site, discuss how each source provides a unique perspective, and then present their findings using a graphic organizer or sketchnote using Google Drawings, reviewed here. Students can use the Hub's lesson plans and activities to conduct a guided inquiry project where they develop a question about Alabama history, gather evidence from sources, and present a claim supported by reasoning. Students can explore the Alabama History Hub by selecting a time period (such as the Civil War or the Civil Rights era) and analyzing primary sources to create a short "history news report" summarizing key events and perspectives from that era. They can record using a digital tool such as Kapwing, reviewed here.
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