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Wild with Nature - Shane Sater
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4 to 12
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Wild with Nature features engaging English-language stories that celebrate birds, plants, and the natural world. Examples include "Immersed in the Spring Forest," "Watching a Pileated...more
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Wild with Nature features engaging English-language stories that celebrate birds, plants, and the natural world. Examples include "Immersed in the Spring Forest," "Watching a Pileated Woodpecker Nest," "The Song of the Tall Dogbane: Fibers at the Riverbank," "Of Bitterns and Bank Swallows: Lake Helena, Parts 1 and 2," and "Crossing the Wall: From Montana to Oaxaca." Each story is accompanied by an audio recording and a full transcript, both of which are available in Spanish.
tag(s): animals (276), birds (47), ecology (117), habitats (103), plants (142)
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After listening to each story, students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to visit the settings. Students can use WordClouds reviewed here to create a word cloud of the descriptive words while listening to the audio of a story. Have students use Seesaw reviewed here to journal what they are learning.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Science Journal for Kids and Teens Ecology Page - Science Journal for Kids and Teens
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The Ecology section of Science Journal for Kids and Teens offers student-friendly versions of real scientific research articles focused on environmental and ecological topics. Examples...more
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The Ecology section of Science Journal for Kids and Teens offers student-friendly versions of real scientific research articles focused on environmental and ecological topics. Examples include "How Can We Trace Malaria Mosquitoes?", "How Do Seabirds Share?", "How Can We Find Oil-Eating Bacteria to Clean Up the Sea?" and "How Can Polar Bears Survive Longer in a Changing Climate?" Each article includes an abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, glossary, references, and a "Check Your Understanding" section. Teachers can access a downloadable version of each article and a Teacher's Key with answer explanations by registering with a work email address. To avoid re-entering information, it's recommended to save the login page for easier future access.
tag(s): ecology (117), ecosystems (107)
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After learning about polar bears from the article titled "How Can Polar Bears Survive Longer in a Changing Climate?" students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to visit Greenland. After learning about beavers in "Would Beavers Make Good Firefighters?," students can write persuasive essays for or against beavers as good firefighters. Have students create a timeline of the loss of the shoreline in a specific area using Google Drawings reviewed here after learning from "Should We Let the Ocean in or Not?"Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Nitrogen Cycle Game - UCAR
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6 to 12
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UCAR's The Nitrogen Cycle Game invites students to become nitrogen atoms and explore the various pathways nitrogen takes through the environment. Designed for middle and high school...more
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UCAR's The Nitrogen Cycle Game invites students to become nitrogen atoms and explore the various pathways nitrogen takes through the environment. Designed for middle and high school students, the game helps learners understand nitrogen's vital role in ecosystems and living organisms. The resource includes clearly outlined learning objectives, printable materials (available in both English and Spanish), preparation steps, directions, discussion prompts, assessment tools, background information, and extension activities. It also aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards, making it a comprehensive and engaging addition to any life science unit.
tag(s): atoms (45), ecosystems (107), organisms (13)
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Have students research the chemical reactions involved in nitrogen cycle processes (like fixation and nitrification) and modify the game to include accurate equations and labels for each transformation. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about nitrogen in one of the places that they visited during the game. Have students use Figma reviewed here to compare and contrast two places that nitrogen travels to.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Eco-Inquiry - Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
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The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies provides free K-12 resources that support hands-on learning about ecosystems and organisms. Key themes include Hudson River Ecology, Urban Ecosystems,...more
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The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies provides free K-12 resources that support hands-on learning about ecosystems and organisms. Key themes include Hudson River Ecology, Urban Ecosystems, Schoolyard Ecology, Biodiversity, Water & Watersheds, and Data Exploration. Each theme offers teaching tools, including overviews, unit and lesson plans, protocols, and field trip guides. Many also include visuals, readings, and data sets. Each lesson clearly outlines appropriate grade levels, time requirements, procedures, resources, and alignment with both the Next Generation Science Standards and New York State Mathematics Standards.
tag(s): ecology (117), ecosystems (107)
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Students can use Canva Edu reviewed here to create a visual image of the water cycle while learning about it in the Water & Watershed theme. Students can take a virtual field trip using Google My Maps reviewed here to the Hudson River. Have students use Seesaw reviewed here while learning about Schoolyard Ecology to take pictures and document their observations and findings.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Instance.so - mimo
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9 to 12
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Imagine describing what you want in plain language and instantly getting back a fully functional app, website, or game. That's the promise of Instance.so, an AI-powered no-code platform...more
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Imagine describing what you want in plain language and instantly getting back a fully functional app, website, or game. That's the promise of Instance.so, an AI-powered no-code platform that lets users build digital products simply by "vibe coding," which is typing or speaking a prompt and watching the software take shape. Whether you need a scheduler, fitness coach site, mini-game, or data tool, Instance.so creates responsive layouts, app logic, navigation, and backend features in just minutes, with no programming required. It launches your app instantly on the web, with hosting included, making it "like having an AI developer in your pocket." Free plans include 3 app slots, a daily limit of 5 messages, and a monthly limit of 30 messages. The free plan doesn't include the ability to publish as mobile apps.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (316), DAT device agnostic tool (129), data (204), organizational skills (90)
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Students can design and build a personal web-based app to showcase their writing, artwork, STEM projects, or resumes, turning traditional portfolios into interactive digital experiences. In STEM or social studies, challenge students to identify a real-world issue (like recycling, time management, or mental health awareness) and build a simple app that offers a solution. Integrate with business or tech classes by having students invent and prototype a startup idea, using Instance.so to create a functional demo app they can pitch to peers or a mock "Shark Tank" panel. Learners can create educational games or interactive quizzes aligned with science, history, or ELA content, reinforcing learning through design thinking and application.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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At the Core of Climate Change - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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PBS: At the Core of Climate Change will teach students about the greenhouse effect and how scientists use data collected from ice cores to study climate change. The lesson for...more
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PBS: At the Core of Climate Change will teach students about the greenhouse effect and how scientists use data collected from ice cores to study climate change. The lesson for grades six through twelve includes a nineteen-minute and twenty-nine-second video, Support Materials for Teachers, and Support Materials for Use by Students. The lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards and can be shared via Google Classroom or through a link. With a free account, you can build a lesson.
tag(s): climate (95), climate change (111)
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Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to notetake while watching the video. Students can use Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here to create an infographic about climate change. Have students use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare and contrast how the United States and another country are combating climate change.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Environmental Education Collection - Retro Report
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6 to 12
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Retro Report: Environmental Education Collection features YouTube videos for students to explore the effects of environmental policies and to understand the profound impact humans have...more
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Retro Report: Environmental Education Collection features YouTube videos for students to explore the effects of environmental policies and to understand the profound impact humans have on the planet. Some YouTube videos include: Healing the Ozone: First Steps Toward Success, Unprepared: Lessons From Two Massive Oil Spills, Future of Water, Blazes That Damaged Yellowstone Changed Wildfire Strategy, and more. To view the accompanying lesson plan, you must create a free account. Lessons align to the Common Core Literacy Standards, Social Studies Frameworks, and the Next Generation Science Standards.
tag(s): climate (95), climate change (111), oil spill (14)
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Students can use Figma, reviewed here while learning about the two oil spills from the lesson "Unprepared: Lessons from the Two Massive Oil Spills." Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit Yellowstone virtually. Have students use Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here to create an infographic about the effect on the environment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Resources for Teaching About Climate Change With The New York Times - New York Times
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Bring real-world urgency into your classroom with the New York Times Learning Network's climate change teaching resource. This collection, designed for middle and high school educators,...more
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Bring real-world urgency into your classroom with the New York Times Learning Network's climate change teaching resource. This collection, designed for middle and high school educators, features engaging lessons, discussion prompts, data visualizations, and writing tasks that help students explore why the planet is warming and what can be done about it. Drawing from current New York Times articles, the materials encourage critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and meaningful conversations about global and local climate issues. With built-in supports and real-time relevance, this resource is a powerful tool for building climate literacy and student agency.
tag(s): climate (95), climate change (111)
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Use one of the featured data visualizations to explore trends in temperature, emissions, or sea level rise. Have students interpret the graph, explain its message, and predict future implications based on the data. Have students browse recent New York Times climate articles and choose one that grabs their attention. In pairs or small groups, they summarize the article and share why it matters, sparking classwide discussion on current climate issues. Assign students to create a visual mind map using MindMup reviewed here connecting causes of climate change to specific environmental and societal impacts. They include article quotes, vocabulary terms, and real-world examples on their website.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Weather and Climate Lesson Plans and Activities - Atmospheric Radiation Measurement
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K to 12
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The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program provides free, standards-based weather and climate lesson plans for grades K-12. Each grade band explores age-appropriate topics...more
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The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program provides free, standards-based weather and climate lesson plans for grades K-12. Each grade band explores age-appropriate topics through hands-on, inquiry-based activities. Younger students (K-2) learn about clouds, waves, and melting ice, while grades 3-5 explore wind, erosion, and rainfall. Middle school lessons (6-8) focus on current weather, climate regions, and meteorological systems. High school students (9-12) investigate greenhouse effects, wind profiles, and cloud radar. Each lesson includes background information, objectives, materials, key vocabulary, and student handouts, making it easy for teachers to implement engaging science instruction.
tag(s): climate (95), climate change (111), weather (175)
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Students can use Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to record the steps that they took while creating and experimenting while learning about "Understanding Wind Direction" and "Making a Wind Vane". Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to visit places around the world during the lesson titled "Why is it Hotter at the Equator?" Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to create a cloud Journal while learning about clouds in the lesson on Common Covering Clouds.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Climate Change Education - Stanford University
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6 to 12
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Stanford University: Climate Change Education offers a free curriculum for middle and high school students. Students will learn: what climate change is, what causes it, how we know,...more
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Stanford University: Climate Change Education offers a free curriculum for middle and high school students. Students will learn: what climate change is, what causes it, how we know, why it matters, and what we can do about it. When answering these questions, students will use data and evidence to support claims about climate, climate change, and mitigation. The middle school curriculum includes six lessons, and the high school curriculum includes seven lessons. The total number of days for instruction is seventeen. The Climate Change for Education curriculum features activities, assessments, and materials that support an entire unit on climate change. Material in the units uses Google Apps; therefore, you must make a copy of everything.
tag(s): climate (95), climate change (111)
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Students can use Figma reviewed here to create concept maps on climate change. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post questions that they have after a lesson. Students can use Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to create a public service announcement as to what to do to help with climate change.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Tech Made EZ with Big Huge Labs - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from February 2026. 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 February 2026. 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.
Ready to nurture the Creative Communicator in your students with a tool that's refreshingly easy for you and intuitive for them? Discover Big Huge Labs, a free website packed with user-friendly templates that transform student work into visually compelling creations. This session will guide you through project options that help students demonstrate learning by creating movie posters, magazine covers, trading cards, and more. Learn to pair these templates with copyright-friendly images to create classroom-ready projects that work across all content areas and grade levels. Explore this free tool built for educators who want to spark creativity without getting bogged down in tech setup and walk away with ready-to-implement ideas and the confidence to help every student become a creative communicator. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Big Huge Labs and its templates and features. 2. Integrate copyright-friendly image resources. 3. Design creative communication assignments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Ready to nurture the Creative Communicator in your students with a tool that's refreshingly easy for you and intuitive for them? Discover Big Huge Labs, a free website packed with user-friendly templates that transform student work into visually compelling creations. This session will guide you through project options that help students demonstrate learning by creating movie posters, magazine covers, trading cards, and more. Learn to pair these templates with copyright-friendly images to create classroom-ready projects that work across all content areas and grade levels. Explore this free tool built for educators who want to spark creativity without getting bogged down in tech setup and walk away with ready-to-implement ideas and the confidence to help every student become a creative communicator. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Big Huge Labs and its templates and features. 2. Integrate copyright-friendly image resources. 3. Design creative communication assignments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): assessment (143), communication (122), creativity (87), Formative Assessment (47), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (319)
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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: Learning Bentos: Serving Up Student Choice - TeachersFirst
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Discover the power of learning bentos and give students a new way to demonstrate their learning! Inspired by Japanese bento box meals, this approach invites students to curate and arrange images that represent their understanding of novels, historical events, scientific concepts, and other topics from any content area. We'll explore the pedagogical foundations of choice-based assessment, learn to design effective learning bento assignments, and create rubrics that honor both creativity and academic rigor. Through hands-on practice, you'll build your own assessment using copyright-friendly image resources and explore digital implementation options. Leave with ready-to-implement materials that give students meaningful choice in showing what they know. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design effective learning bento assessments. 2. Develop authentic assessment rubrics. 3. Integrate visual assessment into classroom practice. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Discover the power of learning bentos and give students a new way to demonstrate their learning! Inspired by Japanese bento box meals, this approach invites students to curate and arrange images that represent their understanding of novels, historical events, scientific concepts, and other topics from any content area. We'll explore the pedagogical foundations of choice-based assessment, learn to design effective learning bento assignments, and create rubrics that honor both creativity and academic rigor. Through hands-on practice, you'll build your own assessment using copyright-friendly image resources and explore digital implementation options. Leave with ready-to-implement materials that give students meaningful choice in showing what they know. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design effective learning bento assessments. 2. Develop authentic assessment rubrics. 3. Integrate visual assessment into classroom practice. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): assessment (143), Formative Assessment (47), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (319)
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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: Strategies for Building Content Area Literacy - TeachersFirst
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Transform how students engage with texts across all subjects! This updated session explores research-based literacy strategies that work with material in any content area--from science articles to historical documents to mathematical word problems. Discover how to scaffold reading comprehension before, during, and after reading using proven techniques like THIEVES, Chunk & Chew, Frayer Models, and summarization. You'll also learn how free technology tools can enhance these strategies. Whether your students struggle with complex texts or need more challenge and engagement, these practical approaches will help every learner access and deepen their understanding of the content. This session is perfect for teachers across all disciplines who want to support literacy development while maintaining their subject area focus. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement comprehensive literacy strategies. 2. Enhance literacy instruction with technology. 3. Design content-specific literacy activities. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Transform how students engage with texts across all subjects! This updated session explores research-based literacy strategies that work with material in any content area--from science articles to historical documents to mathematical word problems. Discover how to scaffold reading comprehension before, during, and after reading using proven techniques like THIEVES, Chunk & Chew, Frayer Models, and summarization. You'll also learn how free technology tools can enhance these strategies. Whether your students struggle with complex texts or need more challenge and engagement, these practical approaches will help every learner access and deepen their understanding of the content. This session is perfect for teachers across all disciplines who want to support literacy development while maintaining their subject area focus. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement comprehensive literacy strategies. 2. Enhance literacy instruction with technology. 3. Design content-specific literacy activities. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): literacy (124), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (319), reading strategies (93)
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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: Canva Basics: Using Templates to Support Classroom Communications - TeachersFirst
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Turn your classroom communications into professional-looking materials that save time and enhance engagement! This hands-on session teaches essential Canva skills through three focused practice areas: parent communication, student-facing materials, and school community outreach. Learn to navigate Canva's template library, customize designs to match your needs, and maintain visual consistency across all of your communications. Through guided practice, you'll modify templates for newsletters, classroom announcements, student certificates, event flyers, and more, and explore the pedagogy behind effective visual communication--how design choices impact readability, engagement, and accessibility for diverse audiences. This session is perfect for educators who want to create polished materials without design experience or extensive time investment. No prior Canva knowledge required! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Navigate and customize Canva templates. 2. Design audience-appropriate communications. 3. Establish efficient design workflows. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Turn your classroom communications into professional-looking materials that save time and enhance engagement! This hands-on session teaches essential Canva skills through three focused practice areas: parent communication, student-facing materials, and school community outreach. Learn to navigate Canva's template library, customize designs to match your needs, and maintain visual consistency across all of your communications. Through guided practice, you'll modify templates for newsletters, classroom announcements, student certificates, event flyers, and more, and explore the pedagogy behind effective visual communication--how design choices impact readability, engagement, and accessibility for diverse audiences. This session is perfect for educators who want to create polished materials without design experience or extensive time investment. No prior Canva knowledge required! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Navigate and customize Canva templates. 2. Design audience-appropriate communications. 3. Establish efficient design workflows. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): communication (122), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (319), resources (80)
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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: No Passport Required: Cross-Curricular Learning Journeys with Google My Maps - TeachersFirst
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While Google Maps helps us navigate from place to place, Google My Maps unlocks unlimited potential for dynamic, interactive learning experiences that transport students anywhere--whether they're learning about ancient civilizations, modern scientific discoveries, mathematical patterns in architecture, or historical events that shaped our world. In this session, you'll discover how location-based storytelling can revolutionize instruction in any subject and grade level. You'll learn practical strategies for empowering students to guide their own explorations, tell compelling location-based stories, visualize complex data, and demonstrate deep learning through interactive digital maps. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create a functional Google My Maps project with multimedia elements that's aligned to curriculum standards. 2. Identify cross-curricular applications of location-based learning for enhanced student engagement. 3. Plan student-centered My Maps activities that promote collaboration and authentic assessment. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
While Google Maps helps us navigate from place to place, Google My Maps unlocks unlimited potential for dynamic, interactive learning experiences that transport students anywhere--whether they're learning about ancient civilizations, modern scientific discoveries, mathematical patterns in architecture, or historical events that shaped our world. In this session, you'll discover how location-based storytelling can revolutionize instruction in any subject and grade level. You'll learn practical strategies for empowering students to guide their own explorations, tell compelling location-based stories, visualize complex data, and demonstrate deep learning through interactive digital maps. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create a functional Google My Maps project with multimedia elements that's aligned to curriculum standards. 2. Identify cross-curricular applications of location-based learning for enhanced student engagement. 3. Plan student-centered My Maps activities that promote collaboration and authentic assessment. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): map skills (68), maps (222), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (319)
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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: Instructional Storytelling, Learner Agency, and Zombies - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from November 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 November 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.
Ever wonder how to make your math lesson as engaging as a zombie thriller? This hands-on workshop reveals the secret: instructional storytelling that transforms students from passive consumers into active problem-solvers and creators. You'll experience four distinct storytelling approaches that progressively increase student agency--from analyzing compelling case studies to designing their own learning adventures. This session focuses on strategies that support learner choice and personalization. Whether you're teaching elementary math, middle school science, or high school history, you'll leave with immediately applicable techniques that honor student voice while meeting rigorous academic standards. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design lessons using four storytelling approaches that increase student agency. 2. Integrate free digital tools to support narrative-based learning. 3. Apply storytelling strategies to their own curriculum content. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Ever wonder how to make your math lesson as engaging as a zombie thriller? This hands-on workshop reveals the secret: instructional storytelling that transforms students from passive consumers into active problem-solvers and creators. You'll experience four distinct storytelling approaches that progressively increase student agency--from analyzing compelling case studies to designing their own learning adventures. This session focuses on strategies that support learner choice and personalization. Whether you're teaching elementary math, middle school science, or high school history, you'll leave with immediately applicable techniques that honor student voice while meeting rigorous academic standards. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design lessons using four storytelling approaches that increase student agency. 2. Integrate free digital tools to support narrative-based learning. 3. Apply storytelling strategies to their own curriculum content. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (319), stories and storytelling (76)
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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: Building Background Knowledge with Reading Treks - 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.
Revolutionize literature instruction with Reading Treks--interactive maps that chronicle characters' journeys while building critical background knowledge and cultural connections. Whether you're working with limited resources or seeking to make literature more accessible to all students, Reading Treks offer a powerful way to contextualize stories, connect learning to real-world geography and cultures, and provide visual supports that enhance comprehension for every learner. In this workshop, we'll explore proven instructional strategies for integrating ready-made Reading Treks into your classroom to support multilingual learners and strengthen family engagement--perfect for immediate classroom application. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement Reading Treks to build background knowledge and support diverse learners. 2. Use existing Reading Treks to design differentiated lessons for varied student needs. 3. Create family engagement opportunities that bridge home and school learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Revolutionize literature instruction with Reading Treks--interactive maps that chronicle characters' journeys while building critical background knowledge and cultural connections. Whether you're working with limited resources or seeking to make literature more accessible to all students, Reading Treks offer a powerful way to contextualize stories, connect learning to real-world geography and cultures, and provide visual supports that enhance comprehension for every learner. In this workshop, we'll explore proven instructional strategies for integrating ready-made Reading Treks into your classroom to support multilingual learners and strengthen family engagement--perfect for immediate classroom application. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement Reading Treks to build background knowledge and support diverse learners. 2. Use existing Reading Treks to design differentiated lessons for varied student needs. 3. Create family engagement opportunities that bridge home and school learning. 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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Climate Change Lesson Sets - National Center for Science Education
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National Center for Science Education: Climate Change Lesson Sets offers five thoughtfully designed lessons focused on climate science. The lessons include Scientific Consensus:...more
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National Center for Science Education: Climate Change Lesson Sets offers five thoughtfully designed lessons focused on climate science. The lessons include Scientific Consensus: A Tsunami of Evidence, Understanding Climate Modeling, Back to the Future: Climate Edition, Climate Change in Your Own Backyard, and Climate Super Solutions. Each lesson provides clear details, including recommended age level, time needed, disciplinary core ideas, performance expectations, teacher preparation notes, teacher and student learning goals, common misconceptions, student directions, and more. A free account is required to access the materials, which are available in PDF format or through Google Drive. All lessons are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.
tag(s): climate (95), climate change (111)
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Students can create climate change games using Baamboozle, reviewed here. Students can take notes in Google Keep, reviewed here. Have students share their knowledge after the five lesson series by recording themselves using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here.
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Lesson Plans and Resources for Art Integration - Edutopia
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Enhance your classroom with Edutopia's "Lesson Plans and Resources for Arts Integration," which highlights innovative teaching practices from Bates Middle School. This site offers a...more
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Enhance your classroom with Edutopia's "Lesson Plans and Resources for Arts Integration," which highlights innovative teaching practices from Bates Middle School. This site offers a wide range of free, ready-to-use lesson plans that integrate visual art, music, dance, and theater into core subjects, such as science, math, and language arts. Teachers will find comprehensive units, complete with presentations, worksheets, rubrics, and assessments, along with professional development tools, curriculum planning templates, and reflection logs. Whether you're new to arts integration or looking to enhance existing lessons, this resource provides practical support to help students learn through creativity and self-expression.
tag(s): artists (100), creativity (87), dance (42)
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Use the 6th-grade lesson plan "Rotation and Revolution" to have students choreograph movements that demonstrate the Earth's rotation and revolution. In world language classes, use the Spanish lesson plan and have students create pop-art comic strips using new vocabulary and grammar. The comic strips could be made digitally using Write Comics reviewed here. Use the "Artful Thinking" professional development (PD) materials to introduce thinking routines such as "See, Think, Wonder." Apply this to any subject by analyzing artwork, images, or historical photographs to start a discussion and to foster deeper comprehension.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Educational Resources - National Gallery of Art
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The National Gallery of Art's Educational Resources website offers a rich collection of free tools to help teachers integrate art into Pre-K-12 classrooms. The site includes themed...more
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The National Gallery of Art's Educational Resources website offers a rich collection of free tools to help teachers integrate art into Pre-K-12 classrooms. The site includes themed teaching modules, including Uncovering America and Afro-Atlantic Histories, along with hands-on activities like "Art Tales" for young learners and self-portrait writing for older students. Teachers can access video series, professional development courses, downloadable images, and virtual field trip resources to integrate visual literacy and creative thinking into subjects like history, science, and language arts. This resource is ideal for fostering cross-curricular learning through the power of art. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): artists (100), professional development (319), virtual field trips (141)
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Use the Art Tales series to pair children's picture books with works of art from the collection. After reading, guide students in creating artwork inspired by the story to help develop early literacy and visual thinking skills. Have students explore the Uncovering America module and analyze works of art related to U.S. history. Let students investigate how artists use materials and tools through the "Process & Product" lessons. Choose a medium, like watercolor or printmaking, and have students experiment while reflecting on technique and artistic intent.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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