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Leaps and Logs: A Summer Learning Game - Microsoft
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2 to 12
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Leaps and Logs is a summer learning activity for students aged eight and older available to play online or using a paper version. Students use the provided gameboard and instructions...more
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Leaps and Logs is a summer learning activity for students aged eight and older available to play online or using a paper version. Students use the provided gameboard and instructions to complete their choice of challenge tasks in language arts, social studies, science, STEM topics, and the arts. Play continues until students land on the FINISH space.
tag(s): gamification (93), Microsoft (55), seasonal (48), STEM (368), summer (50)
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Share this activity with parents and students to encourage learning over the summer on your class website or end-of-year newsletter. Encourage students to share their activities and to remain active over the summer using interactive slide presentations made with Canva for Education, reviewed here. Create a topic for students to share their progress throughout the game and discuss how they complete tasks. For example, one of the coding activities challenges students to create a carnival game in Microsoft MakeCode, reviewed here. Ask students to share and discuss their game using Padlet, reviewed here, and compare their creations to those of others. This is a link to Padlet's Help section for posting video or an image.
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Teachology AI - Lesson Planner - CPD Coach LTD
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K to 12
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Teachology.ai is an AI-powered platform for educators to help create lesson plans. This pedagogy-driven AI can help you draft and manage lesson plans, assessments, reflections, and...more
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Teachology.ai is an AI-powered platform for educators to help create lesson plans. This pedagogy-driven AI can help you draft and manage lesson plans, assessments, reflections, and comments. You may generate three to five free lessons and three free feedback sessions with a free account. Keep in mind that artificial intelligence is an excellent resource that is continuously developing; you should review assignments to ensure quality and compliance with the specific needs of your classroom.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (299), assessment (144), feedback (15), quizzes (91), rubrics (39)
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Once you have created an account, you can start making lesson plans immediately. Enter the title of your lesson, and AI will create an excercise that includes an introduction, demonstration, student tasks, and reflection activities. After outlining your activities, you can generate a quiz, explore pedagogy, and embed external resources such as websites or videos. Finally, you can export your lesson to JSON or Word for editing.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Treks: Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay - TeachersFirst
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based on Susan Hood's book Ada's Violin. This Reading Trek includes a Teacher Guide that uses Google My Maps, reviewed...more
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based on Susan Hood's book Ada's Violin. This Reading Trek includes a Teacher Guide that uses Google My Maps, reviewed here as the basis for a virtual journey that tells how music transformed the lives of children and teens living on the edge of a landfill just outside Paraguay's capital city. Activities correlate to Common Core Standards, National Standards for Social Studies and Visual Arts, and Social Justice Standards. In addition to teaching ideas for working with the map, this Reading Trek also includes extension activities and links to additional helpful resources.
tag(s): musical instruments (60), preK (322), recycling (45)
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Take advantage of the many lesson ideas in the Teachers' Guide to bring this story to life and provide activities that correlate with the book's theme of recycling and reusing materials. As students read the book, create a timeline of events using a simple timeline creation tool such as the one provided by Read, Write, Think, reviewed here to help students follow the sequence of events in the story. After engaging students in learning by creating recycled instruments, have students write and record a short soundtrack to accompany the story. Share boomy, reviewed here with students to create and record music from their computers using virtual tools.
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Great resource to engage students in reading!Kelly, IN, Grades: 0 - 5
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Recycle and Repurpose - Music Constructed/Polina Mann
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2 to 6
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The "Recycle and Repurpose" lesson from Music ConstructED is a hands-on, Earth Day-inspired activity that teaches students about recycling and music. Through the stories Drum City and...more
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The "Recycle and Repurpose" lesson from Music ConstructED is a hands-on, Earth Day-inspired activity that teaches students about recycling and music. Through the stories Drum City and Ada's Violin, students explore how everyday objects can be transformed into instruments. They will keep a steady beat while identifying found-object instruments in Drum City and learn about Ada Rios, a girl who played a violin made from landfill materials. A YouTube video reinforces the real-world impact of recycling in music. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): conservation (109), earth day (62), musical instruments (60), recycling (45), south america (80)
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Take advantage of the hands-on activities shared in this lesson plan to engage students in learning about recycling while integrating studies of South America, Earth Day, and recycling. Find additional ideas for teaching about musical instruments at this TeachersFirst Special Topics Page, found here. Curate and share videos and websites demonstrating additional types of recycled instruments using Padlet, reviewed here, for students to use when gathering ideas for creating recycled instruments. After finishing their instruments, ask students to create and share a video discussion about the instrument using a new Padlet. Have students discuss the recycled materials used to create the instrument and demonstrate how it works in their video.
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Sally Ride Lesson Plan - AFT ShareMyLesson
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9 to 12
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Teach your students about Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space, with a free lesson plan from ShareMyLesson. Introduce students to the life and accomplishments of...more
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Teach your students about Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space, with a free lesson plan from ShareMyLesson. Introduce students to the life and accomplishments of Sally Ride and explore topics such as gender equality and diversity in STEM fields while inspiring students to pursue their interests in STEM. This lesson is written for grades 9-12 and has an Attribution Non-commercial NoDerivative Creative Commons license. A free account is required to access the downloadable plan.
tag(s): nasa (36), scientists (72), STEM (368), women (189)
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The downloadable lesson plan includes four ways to approach teaching about Sally Ride; contributions, additive, transformational, and social action. In addition, the plan consists of links to websites and videos to enhance your instruction. After researching Sally Ride, students can apply their knowledge by creating multimedia presentations using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here, Canva for Education, reviewed here, or Microsoft Sway, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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All Roads Lead to Rome - Engaging with Ancient Rome Through Literature - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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All Roads Lead to Rome - Engaging with Ancient Rome Through Literature is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed...more
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All Roads Lead to Rome - Engaging with Ancient Rome Through Literature is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. This article begins with a short introduction and includes extensive background knowledge, teaching activities based on literature, and extension ideas for research and presentation projects. Information includes correlation to ISTE and AASL standards.
tag(s): book lists (161), italy (29), julius caesar (11), rome (35)
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Bookmark this site with ideas about learning about Ancient Rome by engaging students through literature. Some books and activities include links to lessons and teachers' guides that provide additional information and classroom support. Use Curipod, reviewed here to quickly create engaging lessons and activities related to your book studies. For example, Curipod can create slides with themes such as lesson hooks; what do you infer? and exit tickets; use any of these options to generate ideas for discussion questions based on the theme of any books shared in this article. Extend learning by asking students to compare a student's life in Ancient Rome to today's students. Use one of Canva's Venn Diagram Creator templates, reviewed here for students to share their findings.
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What is Juneteenth, and Why is it Important? - Ted-Ed
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When did slavery actually end in the United States? Learn about the story of Union General Gordon Granger and his march of troops into Galveston, Texas, on June 19th, as ...more
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When did slavery actually end in the United States? Learn about the story of Union General Gordon Granger and his march of troops into Galveston, Texas, on June 19th, as he announced that all enslaved people were free by completing this interactive lesson and video presentation. In addition to the animated video, this lesson includes multiple and short response questions, additional resources to dig deeper, and further discussion questions. Create a free account with Ted-Ed to save and customize this lesson. The video is hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then it may not be viewable.
tag(s): black history (130), civil rights (214), Juneteenth (32), slavery (78), texas (7)
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Share this lesson with students to complete at school or as a flipped learning lesson. On their own or with a partner, have students answer the multiple-choice and open-answer questions by clicking on "Think." Then, consider having small student groups read the additional information inside the Dig Deeper section and investigate the links with the information. Following that, have groups share the information with other class members. For a mini project like this, consider using the tools available at Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here for students to create presentations, infographics, and other visual media. Another project suggestion would be to have small groups of students investigate the story of Juneteenth further through different perspectives, such as those of a soldier, Texas citizens, or children. You could have them produce an animated video using a program like Animoto, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Slidesacademy - Slidesacademy
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Dazzle your audience with vibrant presentations using templates shared by Slidesacademy for use with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint. Use the search bar to find a specific topic...more
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Dazzle your audience with vibrant presentations using templates shared by Slidesacademy for use with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint. Use the search bar to find a specific topic or select from educational, inspirational, by color, and additional categories. Next, click to choose a template from the thumbnails displayed to view a preview and directions for download. After saving the presentation to your device, edit and modify the contents as desired.
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tag(s): presentations (33), slides (37)
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Take advantage of the many free templates available on Slidesacademy to use with your slide presentations and to share with students for use with presentations. Before sharing this site with students, discuss how to avoid the many ads on the site and provide directions on downloading and editing slides safely. Consider creating a "how-to" tutorial using a screen recording tool like Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here, to demonstrate how to search, find, and download templates. Another option is to select several appropriate templates for students to use with class projects and share the links within a collection curated in Wakelet, reviewed here. Sharing templates within a Wakelet collection makes it easier for students to find and use templates without navigating advertising.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Walk Like an Egyptian: Exploring Ancient Egypt Through Literature - TeachersFirst
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3 to 12
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Walk Like an Egyptian is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. This article includes background information about Ancient Egyptian civilizations from the Early Dynastic Period through the end of the Roman Empire with the defeat of Cleopatra in 30 BCE. Following the background information is a list of activities that engage students in learning about mummies, pyramids, and hieroglyphics. Additional resources include video links and extension activities. Content on this site includes correlations to ISTE and AASL standards.
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Bookmark this site to save and easily access the many resources shared in this article for use when teaching ancient history or with lessons about ancient Egypt. Ask your media specialist to purchase the books discussed in this article for students to read during your teaching unit. Consider sharing a timeline with students to help them visualize and provide context for the period of the ancient Egyptian civilization, such as the one found in the World History Encyclopedia, reviewed here. Enhance learning by asking students to explore one of the topics shared in the article further and share their findings by creating interactive images created with Genially, reviewed here, or animated videos created with Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here. Extend learning by inviting parents and friends to an Ancient Egypt event to share and discuss student-created projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Beyond Mulan - Using Literature to Learn About Ancient China - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Beyond Mulan is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. The article provides an in-depth explanation...more
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Beyond Mulan is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. The article provides an in-depth explanation of Ancient China and early dynasties, a book list with suggested activities for each book, and video suggestions for student learning. In addition, several extension activities are provided to enhance student understanding of Ancient China through compare and contrast activities and research about the Great Wall of China. This article includes correlations to ISTE and AASL standards.
tag(s): asia (138), book lists (161), china (79)
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Take advantage of the resources in this article to introduce Ancient China to students of all ages. For example, when sharing YouTube videos with students, use Timelinely, reviewed here, to create an interactive learning experience by adding comments, highlighting important information, or linking to Google Map locations. Enhance instruction using Nearpod, reviewed here, to create and share interactive lessons available to use as live presentations or as flipped or blended learning activities. Finally, be sure to visit Nearpod's library to find several Ancient China presentations to use or modify to fit your needs.
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The British Are Coming! Using Literature to Bring the American Revolution to Life - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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The British Are Coming! is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. Following a short introduction and background knowledge, this article shares picture and chapter book ideas and suggested activities that provide information and context relating to events surrounding the American Revolution. In addition, several suggestions are included that share links to virtual field trips that also enhance students' understanding of the revolution. Information includes correlation to ISTE and AASL standards.
tag(s): american revolution (88), book lists (161), colonial america (96), colonization (21), franklin (12), heroes (23), virtual field trips (138), washington (33)
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Bookmark this site with ideas about the American Revolution to engage students through literature. Some books and activities include links to lessons and teachers' guides that provide additional information and classroom support. Use Curipod, reviewed here, to quickly create engaging lessons and activities related to your book studies. For example, Curipod can create slides with themes such as lesson hooks, what do you infer? and exit tickets; use any of these options to generate ideas for discussion questions based on the theme of any books shared in this article. Enhance student learning by creating timelines based on information in the books read. ReadWriteThink Timeline, reviewed here, is easy for students of all ages to use for creating and sharing timelines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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It's All Greek to Me - Taking a closer look at Ancient Greece - TeachersFirst
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4 to 12
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It's All Greek to Me is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. This article includes background information about Ancient Greek civilizations and history from the Mycenaean civilization through the end of the Hellenistic civilization when the Romans annexed Greece in 146 BCE, ending Greece's independent rule Roman Empire in 146 BCE. Following the background information is a list of activities that engage students in learning about the first Olympics and comparing them to modern-day Olympics, a link for 10 Fun Olympic Games for Kids, and four videos. Additional resources include extension activities. Content on this site includes correlations to ISTE and AASL standards.
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Start your unit on Ancient Greece with one of the Daily Life and Culture Activities, then proceed with one of the videos. When sharing the videos, use a tool like Vibby, , reviewed here, to highlight, annotate, and share parts of the videos for better understanding. Enhance learning by having students create a timeline adding to it as they go through the unit, to help students visualize and provide context for the period of the ancient Greece civilization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ecology - Crash Course
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8 to 12
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Get your students into helping our planet and ourselves by watching these interesting, short videos from Crash Course. There are a dozen videos, all about ten minutes long. This particular...more
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Get your students into helping our planet and ourselves by watching these interesting, short videos from Crash Course. There are a dozen videos, all about ten minutes long. This particular series has titles like Human Impacts on the Environment, Pollution, and Conservation and Restoration Ecology. The videos reside on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, they may not be viewable.
tag(s): climate change (117), earth day (62), ecology (117), environment (254), pollution (55)
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Though the videos were created for high school and college students, many of them can be used in grades as low as eighth with a bit of adapting. Use Edpuzzle, reviewed here, to add questions and discussion activities within each video. Extend learning by asking students to create blog posts using edublogs, reviewed here, to discuss what students can do differently at home to help our planet.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Podcast Creators - TeachersFirst
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Podcasting has become one of the most powerful and accessible ways for students and teachers to create, share, and connect through voice and storytelling. This collection of free podcast...more
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Podcasting has become one of the most powerful and accessible ways for students and teachers to create, share, and connect through voice and storytelling. This collection of free podcast creation tools gives educators and students everything they need to record, edit, and share original audio content without the barrier of cost. Whether a teacher is producing instructional content for students to listen to at home or students are launching their own podcast series to showcase research, share opinions, or retell stories, these tools provide an engaging and authentic avenue for creative expression and communication.
tag(s): podcasts (161)
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In the language arts (or English) classroom, students can produce a literary podcast in which they record book reviews, character analyses, or author spotlights, while social studies teachers can challenge students to create a "news broadcast from the past" in which they report historical events as if they were happening in real time. Science students can record explainer episodes breaking down complex concepts like the water cycle or photosynthesis, and math teachers can have students narrate their problem-solving process step by step, turning abstract thinking into an audible, shareable product. Podcasts also shine during passion projects and genius hour, where students choose a topic they care deeply about, conduct original research, and produce a multi-episode series that can be shared with the school community or a global audience.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pexels - Pexels
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Pexels offers free, high-quality stock photos and videos to use without attribution or account membership. Browse trending images on the home page or use the search bar to find resources...more
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Pexels offers free, high-quality stock photos and videos to use without attribution or account membership. Browse trending images on the home page or use the search bar to find resources to fit any need. After selecting an image, choose the free download icon to select an image size from those offered or create a custom size, then download it to your device. Download videos from several formats, including SD, HD, and 4K UHD. Although attribution isn't required, providing credit is always appreciated. Create a free account to create collections and save favorite images and videos for easy use.
tag(s): creative commons (27), images (266), photography (135)
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Use images from Pexels as creative writing prompts. Have students create a multimedia presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint Online, reviewed here, begin by uploading the image and adding narration. Create and share collections with students to provide images for book reports, research projects, and presentations. Share this site with students to locate images for multimedia projects. Teachers of all subjects can find images for students to use as references or in photomontages (with credit).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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D-Day: How Allied Forces Overcame Disastrous Landings to Rout the Nazis - History Channel
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Learn about Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, by using the site as a timeline; with videos and a map outlining the key events and ...more
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Learn about Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, by using the site as a timeline; with videos and a map outlining the key events and locations associated with D-Day, which occurred on June 6, 1944. Information on the site discusses the planning, preparation, and execution of the operation, including details about the landing beaches, the airborne assault, and the subsequent battles. It also highlights the significance of D-Day in turning the tide of World War II and ultimately leading to the Allied victory in Europe. Scroll through the timeline to view each event, or visit the three bars at the top of the page to go directly to any of the seven featured events. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): 1900s (83), 1940s (70), d day (11), world war 2 (167)
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Introduce this timeline to students to highlight the importance of D-Day and the detailed planning of this operation. Ask students to use this interactive as a model and create a timeline using MyLens, reviewed here to tell the story of other significant World War 2 events, such as the German invasion of Poland or the attack on Pearl Harbor. Ask groups of students to choose different events, then combine all of the timeline presentations into one larger presentation that tells the story of World War 2. Curate all the timelines into one document using Sway, reviewed here, or Wakelet, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How This Teacher Brings Census Data to Life in the Classroom - Wendy McMahon
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6 to 9
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Utilizing the census to teach statistics using real-world information and data is the focus of the conversation in this article shared by EdSurge. Applying real-world data, such as...more
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Utilizing the census to teach statistics using real-world information and data is the focus of the conversation in this article shared by EdSurge. Applying real-world data, such as census data, in the lessons helps students develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of their communities. In addition, this article provides various tools and resources for accessing and analyzing census data, including online databases and mapping software.
tag(s): census (12), data (213), statistics (128)
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Use the ideas shared in this article to create an interdisciplinary lesson to teach math, social studies, and writing objectives. For example, in this article, students work in groups to explore how many people in different states speak a language other than English at home. Take advantage of technology tools to engage and enhance this activity. For example, have students collect data using Microsoft Forms or Google Forms, then create and share charts and graphs using ChartGizmo, reviewed here. Use Google My Maps, reviewed here, to create an interactive map that includes all information created and shared by students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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C-Span Classroom - C-Span
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C-Span Classroom offers free, video-based classroom materials for teachers. Browse the links on the site to find Bell Ringers, Lesson Plans, and additional teaching resources. Under...more
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C-Span Classroom offers free, video-based classroom materials for teachers. Browse the links on the site to find Bell Ringers, Lesson Plans, and additional teaching resources. Under Topics (on the far right top menu) are other tools including a Constitutional Clips video series, Classroom Deliberations based upon current issues, and On This Day in History featuring significant historical events using video clips.
tag(s): branches of government (65), civics (128), civil rights (214), constitution (102), declaration of independence (17), elections (86), electoral college (22), environment (254), journalism (74), nasa (36), STEM (368), supreme court (30)
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Bookmark this site to access many video resources and lessons to teach social studies topics. Include lessons and activities as part of interactive lessons created with Microsoft PowerPoint Online, reviewed here. Include quizzes, videos, links to documents, and more to create flipped or blended learning lessons on Microsoft PowerPoint Online that differentiate student abilities and interests and a resource for students to complete lessons individually at their own pace. As a final learning activity and to enhance learning, ask students to share their understanding of the content by creating short video clips made with FlexClip, reviewed here. Modify templates provided by FlexClip to create a short but content-rich overview of the lesson that shares student understanding of the information.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Plainest Demands of Justice: Documents for Dialogue on the African American Experience - Bill of Rights Institute
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This seven-lesson curriculum uses primary source documents to teach students about the efforts of individuals and groups, from colonial times through the present, working to ensure...more
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This seven-lesson curriculum uses primary source documents to teach students about the efforts of individuals and groups, from colonial times through the present, working to ensure the ideals of the Declaration of Independence with a focus on civil rights issues. Beginning with the Declaration of Independence and ending with current times, each lesson includes objectives, links to resource materials, and extension activities. Free registration is required to access all materials in the lesson plans. In addition, registration allows members to save their favorite activities to a personal library, share a link to your LMS (Learning Management System), and add lessons to custom playlists.
tag(s): 1700s (37), 1800s (85), 1900s (83), 20th century (167), bill of rights (37), civil rights (214), declaration of independence (17), martin luther king (41), primary sources (129), slavery (78)
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Bookmark and save these lessons to supplement your current American History curriculum. Each lesson includes links to primary source documents; use these resources to find materials not typically available in a broader curriculum. Engage students in the lesson activities and introductory essays using Pear Deck, reviewed here, to create interactive presentations that include guiding questions, videos, and formative assessment questions. Extend learning by asking individual students or groups to present their concluding analysis as a multimedia presentation with their peers. For example, Lesson 1 includes six questions for the concluding analysis activity. Assign a question to six different groups of students and ask them to share their responses through a video presentation created with Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here, or as a website created with Google Sites, reviewed here.
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Edit photos directly in your browser; no registration is required with Edit Photo and without ads! Begin by selecting an image from your device, taking a picture with your camera, ...more
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Edit photos directly in your browser; no registration is required with Edit Photo and without ads! Begin by selecting an image from your device, taking a picture with your camera, or choosing an image from the gallery provided by Unsplash, reviewed here. Use Edit Photo's tools to crop images and add filters, frames, annotations, and more. When finished, click export to select a format and image size, then download to your device or copy to paste into a document you choose.
tag(s): editing (89), images (266), noregistration (75), photography (135)
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Because this resource is so easy to use and works right within your browser, it makes it a perfect choice for many different classroom uses. For example, use the simple meme generator with a historical figure to introduce a new social studies unit with humor. Edit images to include on your classroom website to add text and stickers and crop out unwanted portions. Use this tool anytime photos need to be edited for class blogs, wikis, or presentation tools. In primary grades, this tool could be helpful for teachers to use to edit pictures from field trips, science experiments, and more. Share the editing process with younger students using an interactive whiteboard or projector. Edit together! Encourage older students to use this tool on images for projects or presentations. Use this tool in photography or art classes. Use the editor to edit pictures to fit styles of paintings when doing historical reports or to set a mood. Use text options for the photos themselves to tell the stories. Have students annotate or label Creative Commons online images of cells, structures of an animal, and much more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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