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Lois Weber - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Who was the first woman to direct a feature-length film? Discover Lois Weber through this site, which features a twelve-minute video, a biography, and a timeline. The site allows you...more
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Who was the first woman to direct a feature-length film? Discover Lois Weber through this site, which features a twelve-minute video, a biography, and a timeline. The site allows you to view this in a lesson plan format. This site provides supporting materials for teachers and students, including discussion questions, resources for diverse learners, and vocabulary tools.
tag(s): movies (52), women (189), womenchangemaker (79)
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Students can watch one of the films directed by Lois Weber. Students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare and contrast Universal Studios and Paramount Pictures. Finally, students can use Time Graphics Timeline, reviewed here to create a timeline for Lois Weber's Productions.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Mary Church Terrell - Unladylike 2020's
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Have you ever wondered who the co-founder of the NAACP is? Look no further than Unladylike 2020's feature on Mary Church Terrell. In addition to being the co-founder of the ...more
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Have you ever wondered who the co-founder of the NAACP is? Look no further than Unladylike 2020's feature on Mary Church Terrell. In addition to being the co-founder of the NAACP, she was an educator, suffragist, and Civil Rights activist. The site contains a twelve-minute video, a biography, and a timeline. Please note that the video contains a warning indicating it may include sensitive content.
tag(s): civil rights (220), women (189), womenchangemaker (79), womens suffrage (64)
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Students can use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here to note important events in the history of the NAACP. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to research the Silent March and Mary Church Terrell's role. Finally, students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to highlight all the historical events that Mary Church Terrell was involved in.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tye Leung Schulze - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Do you know who the first Chinese American Federal Government employee was? Learn about Tye Leung Schulze through a ten-minute video, a biography, and a timeline. ...more
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Do you know who the first Chinese American Federal Government employee was? Learn about Tye Leung Schulze through a ten-minute video, a biography, and a timeline.
tag(s): women (189), womenchangemaker (79), womens suffrage (64)
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Students can learn about her work as a federal government employee by using Kidrex, reviewed here. Students can create a timeline using MyLens, reviewed here to find other notable first women in voting. Students can also learn more about Tye Leung Schulze's time with Donaldina Cameron.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hail to the Chief - Exploring American Presidents - TeachersFirst
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This article is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here, it features a book list and activities to teach...more
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This article is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here, it features a book list and activities to teach about American presidents and monuments. The activities section shares book ideas, presidential speeches, and suggestions for using AI tools to enhance lessons. Discover numerous extension ideas, including virtual field trips and utilizing timelines to enhance learning through interactive and engaging lesson plans. The article correlates with the AASL National School Library Standards.
tag(s): book lists (161), presidents (151), primary sources (133), professional development (319)
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Take advantage of the many teaching and technology ideas included in this article. Find many more free resources to include with your lessons on presidents by visiting the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: American Presidents Related Resources found here.
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Reading Trek: Pride - TeachersFirst
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8 to 12
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based on Ibi Zoboi's Pride, a contemporary retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in Bushwick, Brooklyn. This Reading Trek includes a...more
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based on Ibi Zoboi's Pride, a contemporary retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in Bushwick, Brooklyn. This Reading Trek includes a Teacher Guide that uses Google My Maps, reviewed here, to trace key settings from Zuri Benitez's neighborhood to the wealthy world of the Darcy family. Students can use digital tools to compare Bushwick and Manhattan, create "Then and Now" galleries, build playlists that capture mood and identity, and explore how place shapes character and theme. Extension activities include community pride projects, digital art galleries, podcasts about belonging, and poetry inspired by Zuri's voice. Teaching suggestions connect to Common Core English Language Arts Standards, National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, National Core Arts Standards for Visual Arts, and Social Justice Standards focusing on identity and diversity.
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Take advantage of the many lesson ideas in the Teachers' Guide to bring Pride to life and connect students to Zuri Benitez's world of culture, community, and change. Challenge students to compare Bushwick and Manhattan by creating a digital Venn diagram using Canva's Venn Diagram Maker, reviewed here, to explore how setting shapes identity and opportunity. Encourage creativity by having students design a "Then and Now" gallery with Photo Joiner, reviewed here, showcasing how Bushwick has evolved over time and how those changes mirror Zuri's experiences in the novel. Finally, have students create a Pandora playlist, reviewed here, inspired by the book's locations and moods, with each song reflecting a character's emotions or a moment of transformation.
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East Meets West: Contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - TeachersFirst
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This article highlights the diverse people and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, sharing resources for incorporating lessons into your curriculum. It also includes...more
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This article highlights the diverse people and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, sharing resources for incorporating lessons into your curriculum. It also includes book lists for picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Also included are links to several resources available at TeachersFirst, including a Special Topics collection featuring resources about Asian-American contributions to American Culture. Additional extension activities include suggestions for creating an AAPI gallery walk, a living wax museum, and AAPI podcasts.
tag(s): asia (138), book lists (161), cross cultural understanding (177), cultures (290)
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Take advantage of the many ideas in the article to introduce Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders into your classroom. Extend learning by asking students to use Genially, reviewed here to create interactive images and presentations after conducting research projects, or create digital book trailers using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here to generate interest for books on the list.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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An Ember that Blazes Forever (credit to Justice Sonia Sotomayer) Contributions of Hispanic Amer - TeachersFirst
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This helpful article is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here and contains resources to celebrate...more
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This helpful article is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here and contains resources to celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic Americans. The article begins with a short description of the origins of Hispanic Heritage Month and includes a helpful booklist that offers suggestions for picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Additional resources include a virtual museum tour, Hispanic Heritage Month resources, and ideas for incorporating Disney videos and dance into classroom activities. Extension activities include sharing ideas for deeper discussions of Hispanic heritage and suggestions for creating a living wax museum featuring Hispanic community members.
tag(s): book lists (161), cross cultural understanding (177), cultures (290), hispanic (54), holidays (280)
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Bookmark and save this article as a resource for finding books and classroom activities to celebrate and recognize the Hispanic community throughout the school year. As students learn about Hispanic characters, ask them to use Animate Characters from Adobe Express, reviewed here to easily create a short video telling that person's story. As an alternative to a living wax museum, conduct a gallery walk in your classroom to share the many stories of members of the Hispanic Community. Learn how to create a gallery walk by visiting this TeachersFirst blog post, Using AI to Plan and Implement Gallery Walks, found here.
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Rock the Vote Incorporating Local, State, and National Elections into the Classroom - TeachersFirst
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This article from TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed reviewed here, provides background knowledge and ideas for teaching students about the voting process and elections. This article includes a book list, free election teaching resources, and suggestions for incorporating technology to engage students in learning about the election process. Extension activity suggestions include ideas for voting in the classroom, watching democracy in action, and ways to inspire change.
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Use the many ideas in this article to find engaging resources for teaching about elections in any classroom. Modify ideas to suit your classroom needs using an AI resource such as Claude, reviewed here
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If You Read It On The Internet, It Must Be True! Media Literacy in the 21st Century - TeachersFirst
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Media Literacy is one of the most essential skills for students to learn. This article from TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed...more
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Media Literacy is one of the most essential skills for students to learn. This article from TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here, provides background knowledge and ideas to introduce media literacy and share opportunities for students to explore and evaluate websites. Additional ideas include conducting web treasure hunts, utilizing fact-checking resources, and engaging in online games and activities.
tag(s): digital citizenship (108), internet safety (121), media literacy (123), news (221)
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Use this article to find resources and books to teach media literacy in your classroom. Encourage students to share examples of disinformation or misinformation throughout the school year using an online whiteboard tool such as IdeaBoardz, reviewed here. Ask students to add links to sites that provide examples of items they find on the internet that aren't completely true, and share tips with their peers on what kind of things to look for to verify the accuracy of information.
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Annie Smith Peck - Futuro Media Group
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4 to 8
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View this profile of Annie Smith Peck that offers teachers an inspiring multimedia resource to introduce students to a trailblazing mountaineer, scholar, and suffragist who defied gender...more
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View this profile of Annie Smith Peck that offers teachers an inspiring multimedia resource to introduce students to a trailblazing mountaineer, scholar, and suffragist who defied gender norms in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The site includes a short documentary film, timeline, photographs, and primary sources that showcase Peck's record-breaking climbs, advocacy for women's rights, and dedication to education. This resource supports lessons on women's history, perseverance, and societal change, while encouraging critical thinking about gender roles and historical barriers.
tag(s): women (189), womenchangemaker (79), womens suffrage (64)
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After watching the short video about Annie Smith Peck, students can create a trading card featuring her portrait, achievements, quotes, and interesting facts. This can be done on paper or digitally using a tool like Trading Card Creator reviewed here. Using a world map or digital map tool like Google My Maps reviewed here, have students locate the Andes Mountains and chart Annie Smith Peck's climbing route. Include facts about the elevation, geography, and physical challenges she faced during her expeditions. In pairs or small groups, students can research another female explorer or barrier-breaking woman from history. They then can create a short video, slideshow, or poster presentation using Google Slides reviewed here or Canva Edu reviewed here comparing her story to Annie Smith Peck's and presenting it to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rose Schneiderman - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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When did the labor movement start, and what women were involved in it? The answers are in this feature on Rose Schneiderman. The site contains an eleven-minute video, a biography, ...more
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When did the labor movement start, and what women were involved in it? The answers are in this feature on Rose Schneiderman. The site contains an eleven-minute video, a biography, and a timeline. Please note that the video contains a warning indicating it may include sensitive content. The site also offers a lesson plan, supporting materials for teachers and students, discussion questions, resources for diverse learners, and a vocabulary section.
tag(s): women (189), womenchangemaker (79), womens suffrage (64)
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Students can use MyLens, reviewed here to create a timeline of important historical events in the American Federation of Labor. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to learn more about the Wage Earner's League for Women's Suffrage. Finally, students can read her autobiography titled All for One.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sissieretta Jones - Unladylike 2020
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Have you ever wondered who the first African American was to headline Carnegie Hall? Look no further than this piece on Sissieretta Jones. The site contains a short video, a ...more
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Have you ever wondered who the first African American was to headline Carnegie Hall? Look no further than this piece on Sissieretta Jones. The site contains a short video, a biography, and a timeline. Please note that the video contains a warning indicating it may include sensitive content. The site allows you to view this content in a lesson plan format and contains supporting materials for teachers and students, including discussion questions, resources for diverse learners, and vocabulary.
tag(s): songs (50), women (189), womenchangemaker (79)
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Students can view a recording of Sissieretta Jones singing. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to trace Sissieretta Jones's concerts with both the Tennessee Jubilee Singers and the Black Patti Troubadours. Finally, students can use Book Creator, reviewed here as a tool to explain the different songs and messages or feelings behind the music Sissieretta Jones recorded.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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George Washington and the American Revolution - PBS LearningMedia
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The George Washington and the American Revolution collection provides media-rich resources from George Washington's Mount Vernon, highlighting his role as a leader during the Revolutionary...more
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The George Washington and the American Revolution collection provides media-rich resources from George Washington's Mount Vernon, highlighting his role as a leader during the Revolutionary War. Students can explore the progress of the war through Washington's actions and decisions, including confrontation, military strategy, disease prevention, and spy techniques. The collection features visually engaging content, including animated maps, live-action re-enactors, compelling narration, and interactive resources, such as an analysis of the famous "Washington Crossing the Delaware" painting. Designed for students in grades 4-8, this virtual field trip offers a unique opportunity to visit Mount Vernon and learn from the estate's interpreters and curators, thereby enhancing their knowledge of early American history. The collection brings this pivotal period in American history to life through primary sources, biographical information, and immersive storytelling that helps students understand Washington's leadership and the birth of our nation.
tag(s): american revolution (91), presidents (151), washington (33)
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Students can use MyLens reviewed here to create a pathway to the American Revolution. Students can use Adobe Podcast, reviewed here to create a public announcement informing everyone that the American Revolution has begun. Finally, students can use Figma reviewed here to compare George Washington to another person who was influential during the American Revolution.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Boston Massacre Engraving | Interactive Image - PBS LearningMedia
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"PBS Learning's The Boston Massacre Engraving | Interactive Image" invites students to explore and analyze Paul Revere's iconic engraving of the Boston Massacre. This interactive tool...more
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"PBS Learning's The Boston Massacre Engraving | Interactive Image" invites students to explore and analyze Paul Revere's iconic engraving of the Boston Massacre. This interactive tool encourages students to examine the individuals depicted, consider who is omitted, and reflect on the historical context and purpose of the image. The resource includes teacher and student support materials and can be easily shared via Google Classroom or social platforms like Pinterest, Facebook, X, email, or Remind. All content aligns with New York State Standards.
tag(s): american revolution (91), boston (11)
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Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post what they notice about the image. Students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare and contrast how the image could be propaganda. Students can use ClassTools, reviewed here to create a timeline leading up to the Boston Massacre.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Treks: Mr. Ferris and His Wheel - TeachersFirst
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon Kathryn Gibbs Davis' book, Mr. Ferris and His Wheel. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, ...more
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon Kathryn Gibbs Davis' book, Mr. Ferris and His Wheel. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here and the accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and more. This picture book chronicles the true story of engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.'s creation of the original Ferris wheel for Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Although the book is targeted for grades K-5, it is also suitable for use with older students when studying inventors. Activities in the Teachers' Guide include correlations to Common Core Standards, National Curriculum for Social Studies, and Social Justice Standards.
tag(s): 1800s (86), inventors and inventions (89)
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Take advantage of the many lesson ideas in the Teacher Guide to bring this story to life and provide activities that correlate with the book's theme of adventure and exploration. Help students understand the timeline of Ferris' invention using MyLens, reviewed here or build a timeline as you read the book using ReadWriteThink's Timeline builder tool, reviewed here. Use the Teacher Guide and the book when students are studying inventors and inventions. Have your students join Little Inventors Club, reviewed here. Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to store their ideas and images of their invention.
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Free Halloween Resources - Teachers Pay Teachers
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View these Free Halloween resources offering a large and diverse collection of downloadable, teacher-created materials that celebrate Halloween while reinforcing academic skills. You'll...more
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View these Free Halloween resources offering a large and diverse collection of downloadable, teacher-created materials that celebrate Halloween while reinforcing academic skills. You'll find everything from crafts, printables, worksheets, puzzles, and writing prompts to themed math and literacy activities, many of which are labeled as "no prep" and ready to use. These free resources span a wide range of grade levels, from PreK up through upper elementary and middle school, and cover multiple subject areas, making it easy to choose materials that fit your students' needs.
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tag(s): crafts (110), halloween (46), puzzles (165), writing (307)
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Use themed reading passages, word sorts, or grammar worksheets from the site as rotating literacy centers that help students practice skills with a festive theme. Incorporate free Halloween math puzzles, color-by-number sheets, or problem-solving games to review key concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Choose a Halloween writing prompt or story starter activity, then have students share their spooky tales through dramatic readings or short digital story slides using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Halloween Activities for Your Classroom - Nearpod
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The Nearpod blog post "Halloween classroom activities for engaging students in learning" shares creative, interactive ways to weave Halloween themes into lessons. It highlights tools...more
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The Nearpod blog post "Halloween classroom activities for engaging students in learning" shares creative, interactive ways to weave Halloween themes into lessons. It highlights tools like Time to Climb (a gamified quiz with a seasonal twist), slide-based lessons on Halloween traditions, and ELA activities, including reading prompts and descriptive writing. Teachers can use these ready-made resources or customize them using Nearpod's interactive features--turning standard lessons into spooky, student-centered experiences that balance engagement with curriculum goals.
tag(s): fall festival (14), game based learning (308), halloween (46)
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Assign the interactive Nearpod slide deck on Halloween's origins and traditions, followed by a Think-Pair-Share discussion comparing holiday customs around the world. Use Nearpod's Collaborate Board for students to brainstorm eerie settings, character traits, and plot twists before writing their own short Halloween stories. Launch a Nearpod "Time to Climb" quiz with Halloween trivia or themed academic questions to energize students at the start of class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Halloween Activities and Lesson Plans - AFT's Share My Lesson
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Discover nearly 100 free resources spanning PreK through 12th grade, designed to help teachers infuse seasonal fun into the curriculum. You'll find everything from STEM experiments...more
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Discover nearly 100 free resources spanning PreK through 12th grade, designed to help teachers infuse seasonal fun into the curriculum. You'll find everything from STEM experiments such as "Oozing Pumpkin" and math challenges to reading prompts, art projects, and cross-curricular lessons. These flexible materials support a wide range of subjects, allowing educators to celebrate October in a way that keeps learning front and center.
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Have students predict, measure, and record data on a pumpkin's weight, circumference, and number of seeds. Use the "Oozing Pumpkin" activity for an exciting, hands-on lesson on chemical reactions. Use creative writing prompts from this collection to inspire students to craft short Halloween-themed stories that incorporate literary devices such as simile and personification. Provide recycled materials for students to design and build their own "monster" creations, and then have them write descriptive paragraphs or backstories for their inventions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jovita Idar - Unladylike 2020
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life of Jovita Idar, a pioneering Mexican American journalist, teacher, nurse, and civil rights activist from Laredo, Texas, who used her voice...more
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life of Jovita Idar, a pioneering Mexican American journalist, teacher, nurse, and civil rights activist from Laredo, Texas, who used her voice and actions to combat racism, advocate for women's rights, and promote education. She wrote for her family's newspaper, La Cronica, and later founded the League of Mexican Women (La Liga Femenil Mexicanista) to provide free education to Mexican-American children. Notably, she stood up to the Texas Rangers when they attempted to shut down the newspaper El Progreso after it published an editorial critical of U.S. military actions. The site includes a short animated documentary detailing Idar's journey, along with free, standards-aligned lesson plans and a Do-It-Yourself Screening Kit to facilitate classroom discussions and activities.
tag(s): civil rights (220), journalism (74), women (189), womenchangemaker (79)
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Have students create a front page of La Cronica or El Progreso using a template in Canva Edu reviewed here, featuring a headline, article, and illustration about one of Idar's accomplishments or a key issue she advocated for. Assign students to write a modern-day editorial as if they were Jovita Idar, addressing a civil rights issue relevant to their own community. Encourage them to use persuasive writing and include a call to action for readers. Host a classroom debate inspired by Idar's stand against the Texas Rangers. Use the guiding question: "Should journalists risk personal safety to speak out against injustice?" Encourage students to use historical examples and modern parallels.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lillian Moller Gilbreth - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Discover the groundbreaking achievements of Lillian Moller Gilbreth, a pioneering industrial engineer and psychologist. The site includes a 10-minute video, along with a detailed biography...more
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Discover the groundbreaking achievements of Lillian Moller Gilbreth, a pioneering industrial engineer and psychologist. The site includes a 10-minute video, along with a detailed biography and timeline of her life. Educators can access a lesson plan, making it easy to integrate into classroom instruction. Additional resources support both teachers and students, including discussion questions, vocabulary lists, and materials designed to accommodate diverse learners.
tag(s): engineering (141), psychology (60), women (189), womenchangemaker (79)
In the Classroom
Have students create a visual timeline of Gilbreth's life using Sutori reviewed here, highlighting key events such as her educational milestones, major inventions, and contributions to workplace efficiency and home economics. Students can watch the movie "Cheaper by the Dozen" while comparing it to the life of Lillian Moller Gilbreth using Figma reviewed here. Finally, students can learn about the advancements she made in engineering by using Kiddle reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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