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Waveroom - Waveroom
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4 to 12
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Waveroom is an online recording studio that lets you record audio and video directly in a web browser without installing any software. The platform can be used to create podcasts, ...more
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Waveroom is an online recording studio that lets you record audio and video directly in a web browser without installing any software. The platform can be used to create podcasts, interviews, lessons, or presentations, and it supports multiple participants recording together with separate audio tracks for easy editing. Because sessions can be shared by link and recordings can be downloaded in high quality, the site works well for student podcast projects, interviews, storytelling, or multimedia reports. Teachers should preview the site and guide students when using it, since an account is required to create recording rooms, and content can be shared online.
tag(s): digital storytelling (157), podcasts (150)
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Have students perform a script, poem, or scene from a story and record it using different voices and expressions. Have students record a debate on a classroom topic or current event. Each student should present an argument and respond to another speaker, helping practice speaking, listening, and reasoning skills. Students can record a short lesson explaining a science concept, such as ecosystems, weather, or space.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Dashboard - RSS.com
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4 to 12
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Dashboard is an online podcast hosting platform that lets you create, manage, and publish podcasts through a simple web-based dashboard. Teachers and students can record audio, upload...more
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Dashboard is an online podcast hosting platform that lets you create, manage, and publish podcasts through a simple web-based dashboard. Teachers and students can record audio, upload episodes, and automatically distribute their podcasts to popular listening platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music without needing advanced technical skills. The site includes tools for organizing episodes, tracking analytics, and sharing podcasts through links or embedded players, making it useful for classroom projects involving storytelling, interviews, book talks, or student-created reports. Because accounts are required to create and publish content, teachers should preview the site and guide students when using it for school projects.
tag(s): digital storytelling (157), podcasts (150)
In the Classroom
Have students record a short podcast episode recommending a book they have read. They should include a summary, a favorite part, and reasons others should read it. Students can create a podcast where they pretend to interview a historical figure. They must research the person, write questions, and answer in character using facts from their research. Have students work in small groups to create a weekly news podcast summarizing important events. Have them include at least one school event, one national story, and one world topic.Edge Features:
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Lesson plan: Teaching 9/11 through Comics - PBS NewsHour
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6 to 12
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This PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson plan provides teachers with a structured activity to explore the events of September 11, 2001, using comic books and graphic novels. The lesson encourages...more
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This PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson plan provides teachers with a structured activity to explore the events of September 11, 2001, using comic books and graphic novels. The lesson encourages students to analyze images, discuss emotional reactions, and think critically about how historical events are represented in popular culture, helping them connect history, literacy, and media analysis. The resource is designed for secondary students and focuses on discussion, reflection, and interpretation, but the topic is emotionally heavy and should be carefully previewed by the teacher before use to ensure it is appropriate for the class's age and maturity level.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), sept11 (19)
In the Classroom
Show one panel from a comic used in the lesson and have students write what they notice, what they think is happening, and what questions they have. Have students write a short reflection on why remembering historical events is important and how people help one another during difficult times. After learning about the event in an age-appropriate way, have students create a short comic strip using Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here that explains an important idea, such as helping others, bravery, or community.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Medieval Meme/Storyboard Generator - ClassTools
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3 to 12
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The ClassTools Meme Generator allows teachers and students to quickly create custom medieval-themed memes or comics by adding text to images using an easy drag-and-drop editor. The...more
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The ClassTools Meme Generator allows teachers and students to quickly create custom medieval-themed memes or comics by adding text to images using an easy drag-and-drop editor. The tool is part of the ClassTools website, which offers free interactive templates to help teachers create engaging classroom activities without installing software or creating an account. Students can design humorous or creative memes using knights, castles, kings, and other medieval characters to summarize learning, show understanding of a topic, or present ideas in a fun and memorable way. Finished memes can be saved as images and shared digitally or printed for classroom use.
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tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), digital storytelling (157), medieval (38), stories and storytelling (71)
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After reading a chapter or short story, have students create a medieval-themed meme that shows the main event, problem, or theme. Students must write a caption that clearly explains what happened using complete sentences or key vocabulary from the lesson. Students choose a character from a story or a historical figure and create a meme that shows one important trait. At the end of a unit, have students create a meme that shows the theme, lesson, or big idea learned. Have them include a short written explanation describing how the meme connects to the topic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free AI Comic Generator - Canva
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K to 12
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Use your imagination to quickly create comics from a prompt using Magic Media tools from Canva. Follow the "create" link to begin your creation, then scroll past the sample images ...more
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Use your imagination to quickly create comics from a prompt using Magic Media tools from Canva. Follow the "create" link to begin your creation, then scroll past the sample images to find the message box and add your description. Before generating your image, you can choose from the available style and layout options, if desired. Once created, download the images, share a link, or use the image in one of Canva's many options.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (254), comics and cartoons (61), digital storytelling (157), images (262)
In the Classroom
Bring history or literature to life by having students create AI-powered graphic memoirs of historical figures or protagonists from a class novel. Students can use specific text prompts to generate consistent characters that represent their chosen figure, focusing on capturing emotion and setting through descriptive language. To turn these comics into a collaborative class gallery, have students post their final panels to Padlet, reviewed here, where peers can leave comments and feedback on the narrative choices. For a more immersive experience, students can take their finished comic narratives and use them as scripts to record a dramatic reading using Soundtrap, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A VISUAL HISTORY national archives and records administration 1940-1963 - National Archives and Records Administration
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4 to 12
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This visual history collection from the National Archives and Records Administration provides photographs, documents, and other primary sources from 1940 to 1963, covering important...more
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This visual history collection from the National Archives and Records Administration provides photographs, documents, and other primary sources from 1940 to 1963, covering important events such as World War II, the early Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the presidency of John F. Kennedy. The site allows students to explore real historical images and records, making it a useful resource for teaching history through primary sources rather than textbook summaries. Because the materials come directly from the National Archives, the collection helps students practice analyzing photographs, reading historical documents, and understanding past events using authentic evidence. This resource works well for classroom lessons, research projects, or guided exploration with teacher support.
tag(s): 1940s (69), 1950s (33), 1960s (55), civil rights (218), cold war (37), comics and cartoons (61), kennedy (26), primary sources (124), world war 2 (168)
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Show students one historical photo from the collection and have them write what they notice, wonder, and infer. Students can discuss what the image shows, what time period it might be from, and what questions they still have. Give students a historical image without the description and have students write their own caption explaining what they think is happening. Assign students different events from 1940 to 1963 and have them create a timeline using images from the site and MyLens, reviewed here.
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Make Comics - Book Creator
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K to 8
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The comics feature in Book Creator allows students to design their own comic books using built-in panel layouts, speech bubbles, stickers, captions, and customizable backgrounds. Students...more
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The comics feature in Book Creator allows students to design their own comic books using built-in panel layouts, speech bubbles, stickers, captions, and customizable backgrounds. Students can add images, drawings, text, audio, and video to create interactive comic stories, making the tool useful for writing projects, storytelling, and content explanations in any subject area. The feature is part of the Book Creator platform, which is designed for classroom use across grade levels and subjects, allowing teachers to have students create digital books, comics, journals, and projects in one easy-to-use tool. This makes it especially helpful for engaging reluctant writers and encouraging creativity while still demonstrating understanding of academic content.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), digital storytelling (157)
In the Classroom
Students can create a comic showing an important historical event or a famous person. Each panel can depict a single moment in the event, with dialogue explaining what is happening. Have students create a comic in which a character solves a math problem step by step. Each panel shows part of the thinking process and explains how the answer was found. Students can create comics showing situations involving empathy, flexible thinking, persistence, or problem-solving. One panel can show the problem, and another can show a better choice.Edge Features:
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Free Comic Book Maker - Brush Ninja
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K to 12
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This online comic creator from Brush Ninja allows students to design simple comic books that can be printed and folded into small booklets using a single sheet of paper. The ...more
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This online comic creator from Brush Ninja allows students to design simple comic books that can be printed and folded into small booklets using a single sheet of paper. The tool lets you create or upload up to 8 images and arrange them into pages that form a mini comic, magazine, or booklet, making it easy to turn drawings or digital art into a finished product. Because the program runs in the browser, no download is required, and it can be used on most devices, making it a good option for classroom projects, storytelling activities, or creative writing extensions. The site is part of the Brush Ninja collection of free creative tools designed to be simple, safe, and accessible for learners of all ages.
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tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), creative writing (126), stories and storytelling (71)
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After reading a story or chapter, have students create a short comic showing the beginning, middle, and end of the text. Have students illustrate a scientific concept or process, such as the water cycle, the life cycle, or experimental steps. Students can create a comic where a character must solve a math problem. Each panel can show one step of the solution with explanations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Treks: Inside Out & Back Again - TeachersFirst
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Experience history, migration, and resilience through this Reading Trek inspired by Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai. This virtual field trip uses an integrated map created...more
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Experience history, migration, and resilience through this Reading Trek inspired by Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai. This virtual field trip uses an integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with an accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and discussion prompts to support deeper understanding. Told in free verse, the novel follows Ha, a young girl forced to flee Vietnam during the fall of Saigon, as she resettles in the United States and navigates loss, culture shock, and the challenge of finding her voice in a new world. Blending geography, history, and powerful literary craft, the story highlights themes of identity, perseverance, empathy, and belonging. Teachers' Guide activities connect to the Common Core ELA Standards and Social Studies practices, encouraging students to analyze figurative language and point of view, trace global movements, and build compassion through close reading and reflective discussion.
tag(s): empathy (42), identity (36), migration (46), vietnam (40)
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Bring Ha's moving refugee journey to life with reflective, creative activities that deepen understanding of place, identity, and resilience in Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai. Begin by introducing the story with the Reading Trek map displayed on an interactive whiteboard, guiding students through its layers to preview key locations and discuss how movement shapes Ha's experiences. Next, have students create a visual storyboard of Ha's journey using Google Slides, reviewed here, with each slide representing a mapped location and including images, meaningful quotes, and student-written captions that show how Ha's identity evolves over time. Extend learning by inviting students to record short first-person refugee vlogs from Ha's perspective using Padlet, reviewed here capturing her emotions, challenges, and discoveries at major stops such as Saigon, the South China Sea, and Alabama, helping students build empathy while connecting geography, history, and voice.
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Reading Treks: Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip - TeachersFirst
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Explore travel, flexibility, and positive thinking through this Reading Trek inspired by Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip by James Dean and Kimberly Dean. Use the integrated map...more
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Explore travel, flexibility, and positive thinking through this Reading Trek inspired by Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip by James Dean and Kimberly Dean. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with the accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and discussion ideas to support early learners. This fun, relatable story follows Pete the Cat and his family as they set off on a road trip filled with unexpected detours, new places, and memorable moments, all while Pete keeps his cool and stays positive. Blending early literacy skills with geography, social-emotional learning, and real-world connections, the Teachers' Guide activities connect to Common Core ELA Standards and Social Studies practices, encouraging students to build map awareness, practice sequencing and retelling, explore emotions and flexibility, and connect stories to their own travel experiences.
tag(s): emotions (55), flexibility (7), sequencing (18), social and emotional learning (144)
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Turn a familiar family road trip into an engaging learning journey with creative activities that highlight flexibility, sequencing, and positive thinking in Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip. Begin by having students help Pete plan his journey by creating a simple class road-trip map using Google My Maps, reviewed here, adding picture icons for stops along the way, and discussing what families might see or do at each location. Next, invite students to create a short "Pete's Road Trip Journal" using Book Creator, reviewed here, where each page shows a stop from the trip, a short sentence, and an illustration that captures Pete's feelings when plans change. Extend learning by having students make a quick road-trip reflection video or drawing post on Padlet, reviewed here, sharing how Pete stays calm and positive during challenges, and connecting those moments to times when they had to be flexible on trips or in everyday life.
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Reading Treks: Enrique's Journey-The True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite with His Mothe - TeachersFirst
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Follow a powerful real-world journey with this Reading Trek inspired by Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario. This virtual field trip uses an integrated map created with Google...more
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Follow a powerful real-world journey with this Reading Trek inspired by Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario. This virtual field trip uses an integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with an accompanying Teachers' Guide that features lesson activities, map extensions, and discussion prompts to deepen understanding. The narrative chronicles Enrique's perilous trek from Honduras to the United States as he searches for his mother, offering students a deeply human perspective on immigration, family separation, resilience, and hope. Blending geography, social studies, and literacy, the story helps students trace migration routes while examining cause-and-effect relationships, point of view, and real-world challenges faced by children and families. Best suited for grades 4-7, the Teachers' Guide activities align with Common Core ELA Standards and Social Studies practices, encouraging critical thinking, empathy, close reading, and meaningful discussions about global issues and personal courage.
tag(s): diversity (53), immigrants (49), immigration (82), maps (222), point of view (8)
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Step into a real-life journey of courage, sacrifice, and hope through activities that help students connect deeply with Sonia Nazario's Enrique's Journey. Begin by introducing the story to the whole class, with the Reading Trek map displayed on an interactive whiteboard, and guide students through its layers to preview the countries, routes, and challenges Enrique will face along the way. Next, have students use Google My Maps, reviewed here to plot Enrique's journey from Honduras through Mexico to the United States, adding a short description, an image, and a meaningful quote from the text at each stop to help visualize the danger, emotion, and resilience required at every stage. Extend learning by inviting students to create a short scene from Enrique's journey using Witty Comics, reviewed here, such as riding atop La Bestia or crossing the border, encouraging them to capture dialogue, determination, and risk in a visual format that deepens comprehension and builds empathy for Enrique's lived experience.
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Beyond the Battlefield: A Virtual Field Trip - Museum of the American Revolution
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2 to 8
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Beyond the Battlefield: A Virtual Field Trip is a free, engaging online experience from the Museum of the American Revolution that brings the American Revolution to life. Hosted by...more
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Beyond the Battlefield: A Virtual Field Trip is a free, engaging online experience from the Museum of the American Revolution that brings the American Revolution to life. Hosted by author Lauren Tarshis, the tour introduces students to real artifacts and stories of young people from the era, with a downloadable classroom kit that includes vocabulary and discussion questions to support instruction in grades 2-8.
tag(s): 1700s (35), american revolution (86), battles (19), virtual field trips (135)
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Watch the virtual field trip as a whole class, pausing to discuss artifacts and asking students to predict each object's use during the American Revolution. Have students write a short journal entry from the perspective of a child living during the Revolutionary era using details from the virtual tour. Create the journal digitally using Book Creator, reviewed here or Write Reader, reviewed here. Create a vocabulary station using terms from the classroom kit to build background knowledge and reinforce content-area language.
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Make a Voting Plan - Vote411
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Discover this page that helps voters prepare to participate in elections by guiding them through the key steps of the voting process. It encourages users to check their voter registration...more
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Discover this page that helps voters prepare to participate in elections by guiding them through the key steps of the voting process. It encourages users to check their voter registration or register to vote; explore their options for early, mail-in, or Election Day voting; find their polling place and understand what they need to bring; and research the candidates and ballot measures that will appear on their ballot. The page also suggests sharing your voting plan with others to help strengthen civic engagement. Vote411.org is a nonpartisan election information resource produced by the League of Women Voters Education Fund that offers personalized voting tools and guides.
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Have students walk through the tool using a sample address (or a fictional profile) to see what steps a voter must take before Election Day, then create their own My Voting Plan checklist. Have students turn the steps from the site (register, choose how to vote, find polling place, research candidates) into a flowchart or timeline using Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here showing how elections work in real life. Have students write an informational or argumentative piece explaining why making a voting plan increases civic participation, citing evidence from the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Zen - ClassroomZen
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K to 6
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Classroom Zen offers several tools to create a calming, relaxing atmosphere in the classroom. Choose from the categories of noise management, breathing, brain breaks, and typing practice....more
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Classroom Zen offers several tools to create a calming, relaxing atmosphere in the classroom. Choose from the categories of noise management, breathing, brain breaks, and typing practice. Begin your day with the Morning Warm-up with Mio, a daily show that lets classes choose topics to get your day off on a good note. Topics include the joke of the day, the wonders of science, the math minute, and more. Noise management tools include a noise monitor from Sleepy Mio and relaxing mountain and desert backgrounds that monitor classroom noise. Additional resources include breathing and mindfulness techniques and quick brain-break activities.
tag(s): classroom management (124), emotions (55), social and emotional learning (144), Teacher Utilities (199)
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Although the activities on this site are pretty basic, they offer many benefits as tools for classroom teachers. Include the Morning Warm-up with Mio to engage them as they prepare and to set a welcoming learning atmosphere, and customize the content for your grade level by selecting from the grade-band offerings and topic choices. All students will enjoy the quick brain break activities that encourage participation. Share daily breathing and mindfulness techniques on students' computers so they can access them during stressful or anxious periods. Share this site and others on a Wakelet collection, reviewed here with parents to use at home. Find other resources to include with your collection on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Brain Breaks for Students, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Neal.fun - Neal Agarwal
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3 to 12
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Neal.fun is a collection of free, creative experiences that mix fun with learning and curiosity. This site offers dozens of engaging interactives, including Wonders of Streetview, Let's...more
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Neal.fun is a collection of free, creative experiences that mix fun with learning and curiosity. This site offers dozens of engaging interactives, including Wonders of Streetview, Let's Settle This, and Spend Bill Gates' Money. Some projects teach or show real ideas, while others are more playful.
tag(s): critical thinking (163), financial literacy (93), logic (160), maps (222), puzzles (158), timelines (58)
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Include activities in your station rotation. For example, ask students to complete the Paper activity, observe the height after 3, 5, and 10 folds, and then predict the height at 15 and 20 folds before moving on. Challenge students to play The Password Game to see how far they can get in creating a password that meets the ever-changing requirements. Include "Who Was Alive" as part of social studies lessons to identify well-known figures who were alive on a specific date, helping students develop context within time periods of significant events. Dark Patterns is an excellent resource for internet safety lessons, teaching students about the tricks websites use to deceive them into doing what they want. If students enjoy this site and interactive games, share Drench, reviewed here as an alternative easy-to-play, yet challenging and engaging game.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Healthy Habits - Common Sense Education
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K to 12
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The Common Sense Education Healthy Habits resources help students develop balanced, mindful, and responsible technology use. This topic area includes age-appropriate lesson plans, videos,...more
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The Common Sense Education Healthy Habits resources help students develop balanced, mindful, and responsible technology use. This topic area includes age-appropriate lesson plans, videos, and classroom activities that focus on screen time management, digital well-being, focus, and healthy online behaviors. Organized by grade level, the materials support instruction in technology, ELA, health, and advisory lessons while encouraging students to reflect on how their digital choices affect their learning, relationships, and overall wellness.
tag(s): communication (119), digital citizenship (102), internet safety (118), media literacy (112)
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Use a short Common Sense video to introduce a topic like online safety or media bias, followed by guided discussion questions. Students can design posters, slides, or short videos using Canva for Education, reviewed here or Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here to teach others about safe and responsible technology use. Have students explore how online actions leave a lasting impact and create a personal "Think Before You Post" checklist.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Graph Maker - Canva
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The Canva Graph Maker page introduces a free, web-based tool available in Canva's design platform that lets users easily turn data into visual representations such as bar graphs, pie...more
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The Canva Graph Maker page introduces a free, web-based tool available in Canva's design platform that lets users easily turn data into visual representations such as bar graphs, pie charts, histograms, treemaps, and infographic-style visuals. Users can input data manually or upload Excel or CSV files to generate clean, professional-looking charts. The platform includes customizable templates, drag-and-drop editing, and collaborative features, as well as animated options like bar chart races. Canva also offers AI-powered tools like Magic Charts and Magic Insights to assist with design and data analysis. This tool is especially helpful for educators and students creating data stories for class projects, reports, or presentations.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (254), charts and graphs (193), infographics (67)
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In ELA, have students choose a novel or short story and create a graph representing elements such as character appearances, chapter lengths, or types of figurative language. During experiments, students record variables like temperature changes, plant growth, or force and motion data, then create line graphs or histograms to show their results. Assign students to investigate a real-world issue (e.g., renewable energy use, screen time, recycling habits) and use Canva Graphs to present supporting data. They then use their visuals during class debates or persuasive writing activities. Students collect data about classmates' favorite books, hobbies, or snacks, then use Canva Graphs to create bar or pie charts to visualize the results.Edge Features:
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Products can be embedded
Products can be shared by URL
Multiple users can collaborate on the same project
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MapMaker - National Geographic
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4 to 12
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The MapMaker Launch Guide from National Geographic offers MapMaker, a free, web-based digital mapping tool developed in collaboration with Esri. Designed for educators, students, and...more
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The MapMaker Launch Guide from National Geographic offers MapMaker, a free, web-based digital mapping tool developed in collaboration with Esri. Designed for educators, students, and National Geographic Explorers, the platform provides an intuitive interface with features such as autosave, location search, and annotation tools, including pins, lines, shapes, and labels. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating, editing, saving, exporting, and sharing custom maps. It also supports standards-aligned instruction across geography, science, math, literacy, and social studies. With classroom-ready resources, FAQs, and video tutorials, MapMaker helps students build spatial thinking, critical reasoning, and data analysis skills through interactive map-based learning.
tag(s): critical thinking (163), data (199), map skills (67), maps (222)
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Have students create a personalized digital map of their local community. They can mark locations such as their school, library, parks, and cultural landmarks with pins, shapes, and labels. Explore global climate patterns by turning on different data layers (e.g., temperature, precipitation, vegetation). Students can compare regions, make observations, and write claims backed by map evidence about how geography influences climate. Have students research a historical event or time period (e.g., westward expansion, ancient civilizations, migration routes) and create a map showing locations from that time, with modern overlays to compare past and present geography. Have students choose a topic (such as a natural disaster, an explorer's journey, or a cultural region) and create a digital map that tells a story using pins and custom labels. Each pin includes facts, images, or student-written summaries to encourage research and multimedia integration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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16 Habits of Mind: Remaining Open to Continuous Learning - WonderGrove Kids
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3 to 8
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This YouTube video explains the Habit of Mind "Remaining Open to Continuous Learning," which means understanding that learning never stops and that there is always something new to...more
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This YouTube video explains the Habit of Mind "Remaining Open to Continuous Learning," which means understanding that learning never stops and that there is always something new to discover. It encourages students to stay curious, admit when they do not know something, and be willing to try new ideas or strategies. The video emphasizes that people who keep learning throughout their lives become better problem solvers, more flexible thinkers, and more successful in school and in real-world situations.
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tag(s): flexibility (7), thinking routines (29), thinking skills (84)
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Write sentences, directions, or explanations that are unclear or incomplete on the board. Have students work in pairs to rewrite them so they show the habit from the video (for example, clearer, more precise, more accurate, or more thoughtful). Create a weekly challenge connected to the video (for example: "Use clear directions," "Check your work for accuracy," or "Explain your thinking"). Have students keep track on a checklist or reflection sheet and share examples at the end of the week. Students can write about a time when they did or did not use the habit from the video in a Reflection Journal using Book Creator, reviewed here. They can explain what happened, what they could do differently next time, and why the habit is important in school or life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Presentation Tools - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Remember when presentations meant poster board, markers, and hoping the glue stick held everything together until class? While there's still a place for hands-on displays, digital presentation...more
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Remember when presentations meant poster board, markers, and hoping the glue stick held everything together until class? While there's still a place for hands-on displays, digital presentation tools have opened exciting new possibilities for how students can share their learning--and the best part is that all the powerful tools in this collection are completely free. These tools -- including popular platforms like Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva Presentations, and Nearpod -- typically follow a linear, slide-by-slide format that guides viewers through ideas in a structured sequence. Built with the audience in mind, they bring together text, images, and video into polished, shareable displays perfect for student project presentations, book reports, research presentations, and teacher-led lessons. By giving students a choice in how they present their "aha!" moments, we not only increase engagement but also help them develop the modern communication skills they'll need for a digital-first future. Let's empower our learners to move beyond the bullet point and start telling stories that truly resonate!
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To help students "move beyond the bullet point," use these digital tools to have learners create interactive book reports or research presentations that blend video clips and high-quality graphics into a structured, slide-by-slide narrative. By offering a choice between the cinematic flow of various presentation tools, you can turn a standard class presentation into a professional storytelling experience that builds essential modern communication skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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