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Ecology-Definition-Examples-Explanation - MooMooMath and Science
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6 to 8
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Curious how to introduce ecology in a way that sticks? MooMooMath and Science's video, "Ecology - Definition, Examples, Explanation," offers a clear and engaging overview of what ecology...more
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Curious how to introduce ecology in a way that sticks? MooMooMath and Science's video, "Ecology - Definition, Examples, Explanation," offers a clear and engaging overview of what ecology is, perfect for middle school classrooms. It defines ecology as the study of how organisms interact with their environment, breaking it down into biotic and abiotic factors with easy-to-follow examples. The video makes abstract science concepts accessible and visually engaging for students. If your school district restricts access to YouTube, students may not be able to view this video on school networks.
tag(s): ecology (109), ecosystems (89)
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Have students explore the classroom, schoolyard, or images to find examples of biotic and abiotic components in an ecosystem. Students can choose an ecosystem and draw a food web using MindMup reviewed here labeling producers, consumers, decomposers, and the flow of energy. Assign students to write analogies comparing an ecosystem to something familiar (ex., a school, a car engine).You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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5 WOW Factor Ecological Relationships Activities - Bright in the Middle
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Looking to ignite curiosity in your middle school science classroom? Explore this resource, which offers creative, hands-on lessons that bring concepts like mutualism, parasitism, and...more
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Looking to ignite curiosity in your middle school science classroom? Explore this resource, which offers creative, hands-on lessons that bring concepts like mutualism, parasitism, and predation to life. Starting with an eye-catching example of Demodex mites -- tiny creatures that live on human skin -- students are drawn into the real-world concept of symbiosis. Activities include analyzing organism images, completing Venn diagrams and KWL charts, and creating ecosystem research projects. These standards-aligned activities are designed to deepen understanding and spark lasting interest in ecology. Be sure to view the free resources, as this site also has some for a fee.
tag(s): ecology (109), ecosystems (89)
In the Classroom
Start the unit with a hook by introducing Demodex mites--microscopic organisms that live on human skin. Show a short video or image, then ask students to hypothesize the type of relationship (mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism) that exists. Have students examine curated images of organisms in pairs or small groups and sort them into categories (mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, predation, competition). They should justify their choices with evidence. Have students invent an organism and design its ecological relationships. Then have them draw the creature, describe its niche, and explain at least two relationships (ex., its predator, its symbiotic partner). They can create a 3D model of their creature using Delightex reviewed here.
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Wildlife Ecology Basics - Michigan State University Extension
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4 to 12
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Step into the wild with the Michigan Forests Forever Wildlife Ecology website, where students can explore the fascinating relationships between forests and the animals that depend on...more
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Step into the wild with the Michigan Forests Forever Wildlife Ecology website, where students can explore the fascinating relationships between forests and the animals that depend on them. This educational resource helps teachers bring forest ecosystems to life by covering essential topics like habitat needs, population cycles, and forest succession. With detailed examples from Michigan's diverse wildlife, including threatened and endangered species, the site encourages students to think critically about conservation and environmental change.
tag(s): animals (275), conservation (103), ecosystems (89), endangered species (27), environment (244), forests (29), habitats (99), population (52)
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After learning about basic habitat needs (food, water, shelter, space), give students cards with different Michigan animals and habitat types. Have them match each animal to its correct habitat based on clues from the website. Using the site's information on forest animals, students can create a forest food web poster or digital web using Canva Edu reviewed here showing the connections between producers, consumers, and decomposers. Using the site's information on forest succession, have students create a timeline using Sutori reviewed here or Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here or model showing how a forest changes over time, and how those changes affect wildlife.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NASA - Games and Interactives - NASA
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4 to 12
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Blast off into learning with NASA Interactives, a dynamic website that turns space exploration into an immersive classroom adventure! This collection of hands-on digital tools invites...more
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Blast off into learning with NASA Interactives, a dynamic website that turns space exploration into an immersive classroom adventure! This collection of hands-on digital tools invites students to explore the universe through virtual tours, 3D models, simulations, and augmented reality experiences. Perfect for sparking curiosity and deepening understanding, these resources align with STEM goals and bring real NASA missions and discoveries right to your students' fingertips. Whether you're teaching about the solar system, Earth science, or the International Space Station, NASA Interactives offers an out-of-this-world way to enrich your lessons.
tag(s): nasa (35), solar system (122), space (235), stars (78), STEM (330), virtual field trips (130)
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Guide students through a virtual tour of the solar system. Have them pick a planet or moon to "visit" and record three fascinating facts about it. After exploring how NASA designs spacesuits, students can work in teams to create a "paper prototype" for a next-gen spacesuit, labeling each layer's function. Let students try landing a rover on Mars using the simulator. Discuss the challenges involved and have them write a short paragraph about their experience.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Simulations - Physics - PhET's Simulations
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5 to 12
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PhET's Simulations offer a wide range of interactive physics activities covering topics such as motion, sound and waves, work and energy, heat and thermodynamics, quantum phenomena,...more
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PhET's Simulations offer a wide range of interactive physics activities covering topics such as motion, sound and waves, work and energy, heat and thermodynamics, quantum phenomena, light and radiation, electricity, magnetism, and circuits. Each simulation can be downloaded, embedded, shared to Google Classroom, or posted on social media platforms like Facebook and X. Simulation pages include information on the topic, sample learning goals, inclusive features, system requirements, and related simulations. Additional resources include teaching materials, classroom activities, presets, translations, and credits. Examples of available simulations include Models of the Hydrogen Atom, Sound Waves, Normal Modes, and Circuit Construction Kit: DC, among many others. Users can filter simulations by grade level, device compatibility, release date, inclusive features, and language.
tag(s): atoms (44), circuits (19), density (20), electricity (60), energy (136), forces (45), friction (11), light (56), magnetism (36), mass (21), matter (48), motion (53), planets (124), probability (95), simulations (41), solar system (122), sound (71), sounds (39)
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Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to research more information about the topic after they have played the simulation. Students can use Dotstorming reviewed here to vote on their favorite. Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to take notes as they are engaging in the simulation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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We Will Rock You (The Rock Cycle) - Emily B
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4 to 7
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This lively, classroom-ready video is a playful parody of Queen's iconic "We Will Rock You," created by B.Ed candidates to teach the rock cycle through song. With stomps, claps, and...more
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This lively, classroom-ready video is a playful parody of Queen's iconic "We Will Rock You," created by B.Ed candidates to teach the rock cycle through song. With stomps, claps, and clever lyrics, it introduces how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks form and transform in a memorable way. Perfect for elementary science classes, the video reinforces rock cycle vocabulary and processes through rhythm and repetition, making it a catchy and engaging tool to support students' understanding of geologic change. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): rock cycle (25), rocks (43)
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Students can recreate the rock cycle using Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about each of the different types of rocks featured in the song. Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a book about the different types of rocks. After watching the video, have students create their own short rock cycle song or chant using familiar tunes (like "Twinkle, Twinkle" or "Row, Row, Row Your Boat") to reinforce the processes and types of rocks. They can perform their songs in small groups and include hand motions or simple percussion to make the learning experience fun and memorable.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Listening with Understanding and Empathy (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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Discover our collection of resources on the Habit of Mind of Listening with Understanding and Empathy--the practice of devoting genuine mental energy to another person's thoughts and...more
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Discover our collection of resources on the Habit of Mind of Listening with Understanding and Empathy--the practice of devoting genuine mental energy to another person's thoughts and ideas while making a sincere effort to perceive their point of view and emotions. This vital habit helps students move beyond simply hearing words to truly understanding others by asking clarifying questions, considering perspectives different from their own, and giving their full attention during conversations. In a world of constant communication, we've gathered a variety of tools to help you teach students to listen beyond the words and to make an effort to perceive another person's perspective. In this collection, you'll find things like video examples demonstrating active listening skills and empathetic responses, role-playing activities and conversation scenarios that practice perspective-taking, printable question stems and sentence starters to guide meaningful dialogue, lesson plans featuring partner interviews and collaborative discussion protocols, and reflection journals where students can explore different viewpoints, as well as digital platforms for structured discussions and collaborative storytelling. As you weave these resources into your daily routines, you'll create a classroom where students practice understanding one another, which helps foster a culture of respect and genuine connection.
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Share these resources with your students to learn more about listening with understanding and empathy. Share a link to this collection on your school web page and in your school newsletter (or email). Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Questioning and Posing Problems (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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Investigate our collection of resources on the Habit of Mind of Questioning and Posing Problems--the curious practice of asking yourself "How can I find out?", developing powerful questioning...more
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Investigate our collection of resources on the Habit of Mind of Questioning and Posing Problems--the curious practice of asking yourself "How can I find out?", developing powerful questioning strategies, and actively seeking problems to solve with a commitment to excellence and a relentless pursuit of precision. This inquiry-driven habit empowers students to ask meaningful "why" and "what if" questions, identify gaps in their understanding, and formulate questions that deepen learning and spark new discoveries. In this collection, you'll find video examples of scientists, innovators, and students modeling effective questioning techniques, interactive inquiry activities and problem-finding challenges that stimulate curiosity, interactive checklists and digital rubrics that help students verify their work against clear criteria, question stems and wondering journals to capture emerging thoughts, lesson plans featuring Socratic seminars and question formulation techniques, and mystery scenarios that require students to generate their own investigative questions. With these resources, your students will gain practical strategies and examples to help them double-check their work, verify information, and strive for the highest level of quality in all their endeavors.
tag(s): questioning (34), thinking skills (57)
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Help your students learn and practice questioning and posing questions. This list includes resources for all grades. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn ways to incorporate the information in your lessonsAdd your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Winter Solstice Resources - TeachersFirst
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Bring the magic of the winter solstice into your classroom with activities that blend science, culture, and creativity! The shortest day of the year (December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere)...more
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Bring the magic of the winter solstice into your classroom with activities that blend science, culture, and creativity! The shortest day of the year (December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere) offers a perfect opportunity to explore Earth's tilt and orbit through hands-on demonstrations with globes and flashlights, helping students visualize why we experience different amounts of daylight throughout the year. You can also take a multicultural approach by learning about how different societies have celebrated this astronomical event for thousands of years--from Stonehenge's ancient alignment with the solstice sunrise to festivals like Yule, Dongzhi, and Inti Raymi that honor the return of longer days. Creative activities might include graphing sunrise and sunset times throughout the year, writing poetry about light and darkness, creating winter solstice lanterns, or researching how animals and plants respond to changing daylight. These resources not only teach important STEM concepts about astronomy and seasons, but also foster appreciation for diverse cultural traditions and our shared human experience of observing the natural world.
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Help your students learn more about the winter solstice. Find resources on this list for students to use in cooperative learning groups. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn how to incorporate its information into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Project Zero Thinking Routines - TeachersFirst
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Project Zero Thinking Routines are research-based instructional tools designed to cultivate students' thinking dispositions and make their cognitive processes visible in powerful, accessible...more
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Project Zero Thinking Routines are research-based instructional tools designed to cultivate students' thinking dispositions and make their cognitive processes visible in powerful, accessible ways. Developed by researchers at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, these simple, repeatable mini-strategies are the building blocks of an authentic thinking culture in your classroom. These routines have been refined over decades of classroom implementation and represent some of the most effective strategies for developing critical and creative thinking skills. What makes Project Zero routines so impactful is their elegant simplicity--structured prompts like "Think, Pair, Share," "See, Think, Wonder," and "Circle of Viewpoints" can be learned quickly but used deeply, helping students develop habits of mind such as reasoning with evidence, considering different perspectives, and making careful observations. These aren't just classroom activities; they're cognitive frameworks that students internalize and carry with them, becoming tools they naturally reach for when encountering new ideas or complex problems. Discover resources in this collection, including templates, anchor charts, videos, lesson plan examples utilizing Thinking Routines, collaborative whiteboards, debate tools, collaborative sharing platforms, virtual bulletin boards, video and audio tools, and more. The resources help you understand the research behind these routines, learn how to implement them effectively across grade levels and content areas, and discover how they can transform your classroom into a culture where thinking is valued, shared, and continuously developed.
tag(s): thinking routines (24), thinking skills (57)
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Explore this collection to learn more about Thinking Routines and how to implement them in your lessons. Begin by selecting a routine that aligns with your learning objective--such as "See, Think, Wonder" for developing observation skills or "Think, Pair, Share" for collaborative processing--then model it explicitly before having students practice it regularly. As routines become familiar through repeated use, students internalize these cognitive frameworks and begin applying them independently, transforming your classroom into a culture where thoughtful inquiry and reflection become natural habits.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flexible Thinking Activities - Life Skills Advocate, LLC
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3 to 12
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The Life Skills Advocate blog provides a warm and practical collection of quick-hit strategies and activities designed to promote flexible thinking in students. It explores what flexible...more
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The Life Skills Advocate blog provides a warm and practical collection of quick-hit strategies and activities designed to promote flexible thinking in students. It explores what flexible thinking really means, why it matters for learning and life, and provides easy-to-use prompts, such as changing routines, trying different perspectives, or playing brain-teaser games, to foster adaptability and problem-solving. This resource is invaluable if you're looking for ways to build student resilience, creativity, and executive-functioning skills in the classroom.
tag(s): flexibility (5), perspective (24), problem solving (240), thinking skills (57)
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Give students a puzzle or game that has more than one solution and challenge them to find at least two ways to solve it. Then, have them share how they chose those methods. After reading a poem or short story, have students write what a different character or stakeholder might think or do. Then discuss how shifting their viewpoint changed their understanding of the text. Have students identify a classroom or school routine or space (for example, recess line-up, library checkout, transitions) and redesign it using flexible thinking. Then have the students map out at least two alternative versions, predict outcomes, and present their designs and reasoning to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OER Commons- Thinking Flexibly - OER Commons
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The OER Commons website offers a helpful collection of free lessons and activities focused on the habit of thinking flexibly. Teachers can find ready-to-use resources such as lesson...more
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The OER Commons website offers a helpful collection of free lessons and activities focused on the habit of thinking flexibly. Teachers can find ready-to-use resources such as lesson plans, checklists, and discussion prompts that help students learn how to adjust their thinking, see new perspectives, and try different strategies when solving problems. These materials cover a range of grade levels and subjects and can be easily adapted to fit your classroom needs, making it a great place to support creative and critical thinking.
tag(s): critical thinking (146), flexibility (5), perspective (24), problem solving (240), thinking skills (57)
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Start class with puzzles or riddles that can be solved in more than one way, encouraging students to explore different strategies and perspectives. In small groups, have students tackle an open-ended task, such as designing a classroom improvement plan or inventing a tool for everyday life, using creative and logical thinking to propose multiple solutions. Use an OER Commons lesson in science or math that asks students to approach a problem from more than one angle, emphasizing that flexibility strengthens understanding in all subjects.
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Thinking Flexible Lesson Plan - scribd
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This lesson plan, titled "Thinking Flexibly," focuses on helping students understand what flexible thinking looks like, how it differs from rigid thinking, and how they can develop...more
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This lesson plan, titled "Thinking Flexibly," focuses on helping students understand what flexible thinking looks like, how it differs from rigid thinking, and how they can develop it as a habit of mind. The objectives include explaining what "thinking flexibly" means, identifying examples and non-examples, transforming rigid-thinking scenarios into flexible ones, and applying the skill in the classroom, home, and real-world contexts. The plan includes definition, examples, group practice, and reflection to help students internalize the mindset shift.
tag(s): flexibility (5), thinking skills (57)
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Present students with everyday classroom situations (for example, "You forgot your homework" or "Your partner disagrees with your idea"). Have them sort these into rigid or flexible thinking responses and discuss what makes each one different. Have students reflect weekly on moments when they practiced flexibility in school or at home, describing how adapting their thinking helped them succeed. In science or math, challenge students to find two different methods to reach the same result, showing that flexible thinking leads to problem-solving success.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Canva Thinking Routine Templates - Teach Cheat
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This Canva collection by Teach Cheat provides teachers with a wide range of editable templates to support classroom organization and communication. The collection includes planners,...more
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This Canva collection by Teach Cheat provides teachers with a wide range of editable templates to support classroom organization and communication. The collection includes planners, newsletters, labels, and other classroom visuals that can be customized to match a teacher's style. Each design can be easily edited in Canva to change colors, fonts, and images, helping teachers create professional and consistent materials quickly. This resource is ideal for saving time while keeping classroom documents and presentations visually engaging and organized.
tag(s): graphic organizers (50), thinking routines (24), thinking skills (57)
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Encourage students to design digital portfolios or presentation slides that showcase their learning in ELA, science, or social studies, integrating text, images, and creativity through the Teach Cheat templates. Students can create goal-setting trackers or subject-specific study guides using planner templates or collaborate on digital thank-you cards to practice writing and design skills. Students can choose a poster or graphic organizer template to record what they see, think, and wonder about a text, image, or concept. They can add icons, images, and text boxes to illustrate each step.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Thinking Resources for Teachers - Known Atom
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KnowAtom's Thinking Routines Resources for Teachers section provides a collection of free anchor charts and graphic organizers designed to help students develop deeper thinking skills...more
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KnowAtom's Thinking Routines Resources for Teachers section provides a collection of free anchor charts and graphic organizers designed to help students develop deeper thinking skills and make their thinking visible. The resources include routines such as See, Think, Wonder - Claim, Support, Question, Color, Symbol, Image, and more, which can be applied across grade levels and subject areas. These tools help foster habits of mind, such as reasoning with evidence, asking questions, making connections, and exploring complexity, making them a practical addition for any teacher looking to shift their classroom toward inquiry and visible thinking.
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Have students make a claim about a character's motivation or a theme in the story, provide text evidence as support, and then generate a meaningful question that deepens discussion. They can share and respond in small groups. Have students identify one idea from the text they connect to, one new idea that extends their thinking, and one question that challenges their understanding. This routine deepens comprehension and encourages perspective-taking. Ask students to write a short headline that captures the main idea or most important moment in a poem or chapter, then justify their headline with specific text evidence. These can be shared or posted as an exit ticket on Padlet, reviewed here or a Collaboration Board on Nearpod, reviewed here.
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See Think Wonder - SchoolAI
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SchoolAI Spaces provides an AI-powered interactive workspace where students work alongside an intelligent assistant named "Dot," which adapts to their learning style and pace. Teachers...more
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SchoolAI Spaces provides an AI-powered interactive workspace where students work alongside an intelligent assistant named "Dot," which adapts to their learning style and pace. Teachers can launch or build custom "Spaces," set learning standards, include documents and activities, monitor student progress in real-time, and engage students through personalized, interactive tasks. The platform aims to free up teacher time by providing instant data on who is understanding content and who needs support while enabling deeper, individualized engagement for students.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (218), data (151), learning styles (18), thinking routines (24)
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Have students enter a Space where Dot takes on the role of a character from a novel or short story. Students can ask the character questions to make predictions, explore motivation, or infer traits. This grabs attention and activates background knowledge before reading. Students can work through a Space that adapts writing tasks based on strengths and needs. For example, Dot may provide feedback on topic sentences, evidence, and transitions. Higher-achieving students can receive optional extension prompts or style challenges. Students can complete a digital mission where Dot introduces story vocabulary in context, asks students to choose the most accurate meaning, and then challenges them to use the words in a sentence connected to the text.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Project Zero Videos - Harvard Graduate School of Education
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The Project Zero YouTube channel at Harvard Graduate School of Education offers a rich library of short and long videos designed for educators and students. On this channel, you will...more
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The Project Zero YouTube channel at Harvard Graduate School of Education offers a rich library of short and long videos designed for educators and students. On this channel, you will find classroom demonstrations of thinking routines, researcher interviews, student reflections, and professional learning sessions that show how students across grade levels engage deeply with ideas. The videos provide concrete examples of bringing inquiry, visible thinking, and dialogue into your teaching practice, making it easy to find inspiration and adapt strategies for your own classroom. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable at school.
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tag(s): thinking routines (24), thinking skills (57)
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Begin a lesson with a short Project Zero classroom video. Students can write what they see, what they think is happening, and what they wonder. Make the KWL chart digital using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here. After reading a story or completing a poetry unit, have students watch a video that highlights deeper thinking routines, then reflect on how their understanding of a character, theme, or literary device has changed throughout the unit. Assign students to write a short headline that captures a major idea from a chapter or poem, and explain how the headline connects to the story. They can compare their headlines to ideas shown in Project Zero videos to deepen comprehension.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Project Zero - Harvard Graduate School of Education
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The blog for Project Zero, a research center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, offers reflective and research-informed posts that explore teaching, learning, thinking routines,...more
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The blog for Project Zero, a research center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, offers reflective and research-informed posts that explore teaching, learning, thinking routines, and playful inquiry-based classroom practices. You will find articles written by educators and researchers that describe concrete strategies, such as dialogue toolkits, thinking routines, and play-based approaches, along with stories from classrooms around the world. It is a practical and inspiring resource for teachers who want to deepen their pedagogy, bring student thinking into view, and cultivate rich learning environments. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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After finishing a story or unit, have students write how their perspective changed as they learned more about characters, themes, or issues. Post meaningful quotes or claims from a text around the room. Students can respond silently in writing and build on peers' thinking by circling, questioning, and connecting ideas. Using a character from a novel, have students choose a color that represents the character's traits, a symbol connected to the character, and an image that illustrates their journey or motivation. Then, have them share their choices with the class to reveal a deeper understanding.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Tech Made Easy with Animoto - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.
Amplify student engagement through video storytelling! This workshop will explore Animoto, a user-friendly video creation platform that makes professional-quality videos accessible to teachers and students alike. Whether you teach elementary math or high school history, you'll discover how student-created videos can serve as powerful formative assessments that deepen content understanding. You'll learn to navigate Animoto's free features, explore instructional applications, and develop practical implementation strategies that boost student engagement. We'll also weave in essential media literacy skills to help students become critical consumers and creators of digital content. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create instructional videos using Animoto's free features. 2. Design video-based formative assessments for student learning. 3. Integrate media literacy into video creation activities. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Amplify student engagement through video storytelling! This workshop will explore Animoto, a user-friendly video creation platform that makes professional-quality videos accessible to teachers and students alike. Whether you teach elementary math or high school history, you'll discover how student-created videos can serve as powerful formative assessments that deepen content understanding. You'll learn to navigate Animoto's free features, explore instructional applications, and develop practical implementation strategies that boost student engagement. We'll also weave in essential media literacy skills to help students become critical consumers and creators of digital content. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create instructional videos using Animoto's free features. 2. Design video-based formative assessments for student learning. 3. Integrate media literacy into video creation activities. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: AI Templates That Work: Quick & Easy Prompting Solutions - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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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.
Explore AI prompt templates that make artificial intelligence accessible and practical for every K-12 classroom. In this interactive workshop, you'll discover how structured prompting frameworks can transform complex AI interactions into straightforward, reliable tools for creating engaging learning experiences. We'll focus on free AI platforms that can help you turn these prompt templates into differentiated materials, assessment ideas, and creative learning activities--all while maintaining pedagogical best practices. Whether you're completely new to AI or looking to streamline your prompting process, this session will equip you with simple, effective templates you can use immediately to enhance your instruction. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Apply AI prompt templates to create instructional materials for their specific classroom needs. 2. Use structured AI prompts to generate differentiated learning activities that serve diverse student populations. 3. Refine AI-generated content to ensure pedagogical effectiveness and alignment with learning objectives. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Explore AI prompt templates that make artificial intelligence accessible and practical for every K-12 classroom. In this interactive workshop, you'll discover how structured prompting frameworks can transform complex AI interactions into straightforward, reliable tools for creating engaging learning experiences. We'll focus on free AI platforms that can help you turn these prompt templates into differentiated materials, assessment ideas, and creative learning activities--all while maintaining pedagogical best practices. Whether you're completely new to AI or looking to streamline your prompting process, this session will equip you with simple, effective templates you can use immediately to enhance your instruction. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Apply AI prompt templates to create instructional materials for their specific classroom needs. 2. Use structured AI prompts to generate differentiated learning activities that serve diverse student populations. 3. Refine AI-generated content to ensure pedagogical effectiveness and alignment with learning objectives. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (218), OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
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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