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Habits of Mind Explorer - Habits of Mind Insitute
Grades
K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (154), preK (291), problem solving (249), social and emotional learning (134), thinking routines (27), thinking skills (74)
In the Classroom
Include this resource as part of a project-based learning unit by having students choose one habit to focus on as they work through a complex challenge. For a social studies project exploring historical figures, students can analyze which habits, like Taking Responsible Risks or Striving for Accuracy, were most critical to their subject's success. After conducting research, students can organize their insights and provide examples of these habits in action by creating a collaborative digital board with Lino, reviewed here. To take the reflection deeper, ask students to map out their own growth in that specific habit by creating a visual journey or mind map using MindMup, reviewed here shifting focus from just learning facts to understanding the mental behaviors that drive achievement, helping students become more self-aware and intentional learners.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Goal Setting - Easy Teacher Worksheets
Grades
3 to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): behavior (34), classroom management (108), social and emotional learning (134), thinking routines (27), thinking skills (74)
In the Classroom
Have students use completed goal sheets during conferences to explain growth, challenges, and next steps. This will help to build accountability and show progress. Use the goal planner before large projects (book reports, Reading Trek maps, research papers, robotics builds). Students can break the assignment into mini-deadlines and checkpoints to strengthen executive functioning skills. After quizzes or benchmark tests, students can analyze their results and set targeted improvement goals to gain ownership of their learning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Verification Toolbox - First Draft
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): evaluating sources (31), media literacy (109), social media (60)
In the Classroom
Show students a viral image or social media post, and have them use reverse image search tools in the Toolbox to determine where the image originated and whether it has been used in a misleading way. Model how journalists verify online information using the Toolbox's tools for checking sources, dates, and locations. Have students compare how different outlets report the same event. They can use verification tools to check images, headlines, and claims, then discuss how presentation can influence perception.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fake news debunker - InVID & WeVerify
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): evaluating sources (31), media literacy (109)
In the Classroom
Use the tool during a lesson on misinformation, bias, and digital citizenship. Model how to analyze online content step by step, then let students practice with curated examples. Have students compare how the same story appears across different sources. They can use the extension to check images and videos for accuracy, then discuss how visuals can influence opinions. Have students work in teams to investigate viral claims and create a short report, slideshow, or video using Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here explaining what they found and how they verified it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Habits of Minds: Persistence--Activities for the Cold Winter - Lori Rice
Grades
K to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): social and emotional learning (134), thinking skills (74)
In the Classroom
Students can define and illustrate key terms such as persistence, excellence, and indifference. They can create visual posters or digital slides using Genially, reviewed here showing what each word looks like in action. Students can compare persistence and indifference using a Venn diagram created with Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here. They can include examples from school, sports, or real life to show how each mindset affects outcomes. Have students analyze a character from a class novel or read-aloud who shows persistence. They can cite evidence from the text and explain how the character kept going throughAdd your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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16 Habits of the Mind: Persisting - WonderGrove Kids
Grades
3 to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): social and emotional learning (134), thinking skills (74)
In the Classroom
Give students a challenging task or puzzle. When they get stuck, encourage them to try at least two different strategies before asking for help. Students can choose one academic or personal goal and write steps they will take to keep trying, even when it gets hard. As a class, create an anchor chart showing what persisting looks like, sounds like, and feels like in the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mindset Journal - Youcubed
Grades
K to 12tag(s): journals (18), student-centered (7), thinking skills (74)
In the Classroom
Have students complete a short journal entry at the end of the day reflecting on a challenge they faced and how they worked through it. This form of journaling builds self-awareness and reinforces the idea that effort leads to growth. Have students write one skill they are still working on using a "I can't do this yet" statement from the journal. Post journal responses on a class bulletin board to celebrate perseverance and normalize learning struggles. At the start of a new unit, have students set a personal learning goal in their journal. Midway through the unit, they revisit their entry to reflect on progress, strategies, and mindset shifts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Carry On, Mr. Bowditch - TeachersFirst
Grades
7 to 9tag(s): map skills (64)
In the Classroom
Bring Nathaniel Bowditch's seafaring journey to life with hands-on activities that engage students in reflection, research, and problem-solving while exploring Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. Begin by having students respond to the prompt "What's something you wish you knew before starting something new?" using a classwide survey created with Slido, reviewed here, then discuss how their responses connect to Nat's early challenges learning mathematics and navigation at sea. Extend learning by assigning groups to research common 18th-century sailor hardships, such as scurvy, isolation, or storm-related injuries, and create an informative visual using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here that explains causes, effects, and solutions while highlighting how Bowditch responded through persistence and self-education. As students read, have them collaborate on a digital vocabulary and concepts board using Stormboard, reviewed here, where they define maritime terms, illustrate navigation ideas, and link each concept to locations on the Reading Trek map, reinforcing how mathematics, learning, and determination shaped Bowditch's success and impacted the lives of those who sailed with him.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ChatGPT for Teachers - ChatGPT
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), chat (38), presentations (25), professional development (290)
In the Classroom
Use this educational version of ChatGPT for a wide range of classroom and professional needs. Create lesson plans that align with your state standards, upload your current lessons to create assessments or differentiate learning activities, or find new resources to supplement your current teaching materials. Take advantage of the integration with Canva, reviewed here, to create infographics, presentations, and other materials to enhance student learning. Canva is available through an app in this version of ChatGPT. Follow the instructions to link your accounts for easy access to all available features. Learn more by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: AI for Educator Excellence: Reclaiming Time and Enhancing Instruction, reviewed here, find out more about Canva's AI features by watching OK2Ask: Interactive Lessons with Canva's AI Magic Tools, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flexi - CK-12
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), chat (38), professional development (290), Teacher Utilities (184)
In the Classroom
Share Flexi with students to use as a homework helper and tutor, allowing them to practice and reinforce skills at home. Utilize Flexi as a professional helper when writing IEPs, planning lessons, and communicating with parents and your community.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Online Notepad - Online Notepad
Grades
1 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): note taking (31), organizational skills (82)
In the Classroom
Students can use this resource to type notes during class. Students can use Online Notepad to create tables to share research data. Students can use Online Notepad to create lists of assignments to complete.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Native Americans' Complex Contributions to Military History - American Battlefield Trust
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): battles (18), native americans (130)
In the Classroom
Have students create a map using Google My Maps reviewed here showing locations of key battles or military sites involving Native American tribes, identifying which tribes were involved and their roles in the conflict. Assign students to research key individuals mentioned, such as Lt. Col. Ely S. Parker or the Navajo Code Talkers. Students can present short biographies using Sutori reviewed here explaining their contributions to US military history. Provide students with primary source quotes or documents related to Native American military service and ask them to analyze the perspectives, motivations, and consequences reflected in the text.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Semrush - Semrush
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), blogs (65), paragraph writing (18), plagiarism (31), writing (305)
In the Classroom
Have students draft a paragraph and use the Paragraph Rewriter or Proofreading Tool to improve clarity, tone, and grammar, then reflect on the changes made. Use the Sentence Rewriter to demonstrate how tone shifts (formal, casual, simplified) affect meaning. Students can compare different versions and choose the most effective for their audience. Let students use the Title Generator to craft attention-grabbing titles for their essays, blog posts, or presentations, helping them understand the importance of engaging their audience. Assign students to paraphrase a paragraph using the Paraphrasing Tool, then discuss how to reword content while preserving meaning properly.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GPTGO AI - GPTGO
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), data (181), Teacher Utilities (184)
In the Classroom
Assign students a topic and give them five minutes to use GPTGO AI to find key facts or summaries. Have them compare their AI-generated answer with a traditional web search to evaluate reliability and depth. Provide students with a list of statements (some true and some false) related to the current class content. Students must use GPTGO AI to verify the accuracy and cite the source link provided. In small groups, students use GPTGO AI to gather summaries or explanations of key concepts from a unit. Have each group create a collaborative digital or printed study guide to share with the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Vitalentum - Vitalentum
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), data (181), digital storytelling (149), feedback (13)
In the Classroom
Have students use the AI image generator on the site to create a picture (e.g., a fantasy scene or historical setting), then write a descriptive paragraph, story, or poem inspired by it. Students choose a debate topic and ask the chatbot for arguments on both sides. They can use these as a starting point to build their own positions and practice persuasive speaking or writing. In world language classes, assign students to enter short English paragraphs and have the chatbot translate them into Spanish, French, or other languages. They then compare the results with their own translations and discuss differences.Edge Features:
Includes Interaction w general public/ public galleries with unmoderated content
Includes social features, such as "friends," comments, ratings by others
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Premium version (not free) includes additional features or storage
Products can be shared by URL
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Copilot Chat - Microsoft
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), digital literacy (28), editing (85), summarizing (25)
In the Classroom
After collecting survey data or conducting a class experiment, students can use Excel and Copilot to summarize findings and generate graphs, demonstrating how AI supports effective data analysis and visualization. Following this, have students draft a paragraph, story, or essay and then work with Copilot to review grammar, tone, or structure, which promotes self-editing and reflective writing while reinforcing digital literacy. To further integrate Copilot, assign students a topic (e.g., climate change, a historical figure, or a math concept) and let them use the tool to create a summary. Then, have them evaluate the AI response, verify the information, and present their findings with their own enhancements.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hume - Hume AI
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6 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), social and emotional learning (134), text to speech (18)
In the Classroom
Have students use Hume AI's expressive text-to-speech tool (Octave) to bring their creative writing to life, experimenting with tone and emotion to match their characters' moods and intentions. Ask students to analyze emotional tone in speeches, commercials, or video clips using expression measurement tools. Let students record and analyze their own speeches to identify how effectively they convey emotion, then revise and re-record to improve delivery and emotional impact.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Fluency: Framework and Foundations - Anthropic
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), professional development (290), STEM (333)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of this free course to become familiar with AI and how to use it effectively. In addition to providing a background understanding of AI, this course includes information on effective prompting techniques, a crucial skill for anyone who is using AI tools and resources. For additional prompt suggestions for educational use, visit the GenAI Chatbot Prompt Library for Educators, reviewed here to find specific prompt suggestions for many classroom needs, including lesson planning, communication, and assessments. If you work with older students, choose videos from the course to share with students as needed to help them understand how to use AI effectively and safely.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GeeksforGeeks School - GeeksforGeeks School
Grades
8 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): coding (96), Microsoft (55), problem solving (249), puzzles (157), quizzes (86), test prep (69)
In the Classroom
Students can take the practice quizzes and mock tests from the site. Students can take notes using NotebookLM, reviewed here. Students can do a show what you know video using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Byte - Code Breaker
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), digital citizenship (98), digital literacy (28)
In the Classroom
Have students experiment with writing different prompts to see how Byte responds. Challenge them to refine their prompts to get clearer or more detailed answers, helping them practice precision in communication. Have students co-write a short story with Byte. They type the first few lines of a story and ask Byte to continue. Then have them edit and revise Byte's continuation to learn about structure, dialogue, and editing. Lead a class discussion on the role of AI in education and society. Have students ask Byte questions about fairness, privacy, or how AI is trained, then use those answers as a springboard for debate or written reflection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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