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Duckster's Ancient China - Duckster's Ancient China
Grades
3 to 10In the Classroom
Have students read the website and take the ten-question quiz. Students can pick a dynasty to learn about and share the information via a video (using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here), Google Slides (reviewed here), a podcast (using Adobe Podcast reviewed here), or a digital story using Sway, reviewed here. Finally, students can debate the impact of each dynasty and which was the most influential on modern history.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire with Google Vids - TeachersFirst
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K to 12This hands-on workshop will introduce you to Google Vids, a powerful new tool for creating short, engaging videos that will transform your teaching--no video editing experience required. From basic editing techniques to creative storytelling strategies, you'll discover how to produce professional-quality content that captures student's attention and enhances learning. Walk away with the skills you need to create dynamic video resources that bring your lessons to life. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Google Vids's essential features to create professional instructional videos. 2. Design engaging video content that effectively introduces concepts, reinforces learning, and provides clear visual explanations. 3. Develop strategies that transform passive video viewing into active learning experiences that boost student engagement. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), creating media (16), OK2Askarchive (80), professional development (287)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Britannica Kids Silk Road - Britannica Kids Silk Road
Grades
3 to 10tag(s): china (82)
In the Classroom
Students can read the information to learn about the Silk Road. Students can research the cities along the Silk Road and how the Silk Road created their existence. Students can investigate more about the UNESCO World Heritage sites or Silk Road created by Yo-Yo Ma. Finally, students can debate the impact of the Silk Road then and now.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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EdYouToo's Ancient China - EdYouToo's Ancient China
Grades
3 to 10In the Classroom
Students could pick one of the dynasties to research more about and create a Google Slide presentation, reviewed here or a podcast using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast each of the dynasties. Finally, students can debate which dynasty was the most influential. Students can use an online debate tool like Kialo Edu reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What is Retrieval Practice? - Unleash Learning, LLC
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): teaching strategies (59)
In the Classroom
Start class with a quick retrieval activity, such as a "Brain Dump," where students write down everything they remember about a previously learned topic. Use low-stakes quizzes or exit tickets to reinforce key concepts. Incorporate "Successive Relearning," where students revisit and recall material repeatedly over weeks.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Use Chatbot to Create Engaging Do Now Activities - Edutopia
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), Teacher Utilities (182)
In the Classroom
Use AI to create quick, challenging warm-up questions related to the day's lesson. Develop differentiated "Do Now" tasks using AI to cater to diverse student needs. For example, an AI tool can create varying levels of comprehension questions for a short text, ensuring all students are appropriately challenged. Encourage students to analyze or critique AI-generated prompts. For instance, ask them to refine or improve an AI-created question, linking it more directly to the lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient China - Kids Discover
Grades
3 to 8In the Classroom
Have students create a detailed timeline of the major Chinese dynasties using information from the platform. They can include significant events, technological advances, and key leaders. Use a timeline tool such as Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here or Timelinely reviewed here. Using the platform's maps, students trace the territorial expansions and trade routes of a chosen dynasty, discussing the geographic challenges and advantages they faced. Pair the platform's visuals with a project where students design an artifact (ex.: bronze vessel, Great Wall section, or Terracotta Warrior). They can explain how their artifact reflects the values and innovations of the dynastyAdd your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Asia for Educators - Columbia University
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Introduce the Chinese Zodiac. Students learn about the animals and the characteristics of each sign. Have students create masks or drawings of their zodiac animals and share how their traits might influence their personalities. Teach students the history of the Great Wall of China using the website's lesson plans. Have them construct a model of the Wall using craft supplies. Simulate the Silk Road by assigning students roles as traders, buyers, and travelers. Use replica trade goods like silk, spices, or ceramics (real or paper props).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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List of Rulers of China - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
Have students research the historical context of one artifact and present how it reflects the dynasty's culture or achievements. Create mystery "case files" for each dynasty with clues like significant rulers, inventions, cultural contributions, or conflicts, then divide the students into teams and have them identify the dynasty based on the clues. Students can create chronological timelines to visualize the sequence of dynasties and key events. They can use an online tool such as Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here or Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Map of Mesopotamia - Brookings School District
Grades
4 to 6tag(s): asia (134), maps (215), mesopotamia (30)
In the Classroom
Have students label key features such as the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the Fertile Crescent, and major cities like Babylon and Ur. Use the map to discuss why civilizations settled near rivers and how the geography of Mesopotamia supported farming, trade, and city growth. Have students trace potential trade routes and discuss how Mesopotamians might have traded goods with neighboring regions. Show students a modern map of the Middle East and compare it to the ancient map. Discuss which modern countries are in the area of ancient Mesopotamia.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mesopotamia Outline Map - Don Dellinger
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): asia (134), map skills (63), maps (215), mesopotamia (30)
In the Classroom
Draw and analyze ancient trade routes and discuss what goods were traded and how geography influenced commerce. Have students label key rivers, cities, and regions. Assign groups to research cities or regions on the map and present their findings. Discuss how the rivers influenced agriculture, led to the invention of irrigation, or caused environmental challenges.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: AI for Creating Learning Objects - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), creating media (16), OK2Askarchive (80), Teacher Utilities (182)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS Learning: Know Your Dynasties | The Story of China - PBS Learning: Know Your Dynasties | The Story of China
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): china (82)
In the Classroom
Students can take the quiz that is provided. Next, have students research the questions they missed. Students can write facts that were shared via the quiz from each of the dynasties. Finally, students can share the new information they learned from the quiz.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Do Now Checklist - Teach Like a Champion
Grades
K to 12tag(s): classroom management (107), Teacher Utilities (182), teaching strategies (59)
In the Classroom
Use the "Set High Expectations" strategy by having students role-play scenarios demonstrating desired classroom behaviors. Implement the "Choral Responses" strategy, where the whole class answers a question aloud. "Choral Responses" promotes student participation and ensures that everyone is on the same page. Use the "Stretch It" technique, where students are encouraged to elaborate on their answers by asking follow-up questions like "Can you explain that further?" or "What makes you think that?"Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Virtual Field Trip - I Do Solemnly Swear: The U.S. Presidential Inauguration - Share My Lesson
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): inauguration (9), presidents (151)
In the Classroom
Teachers can follow the step-by-step lessons that are on the site. Students can research other presidential inaugurations so that they can compare and contrast. Finally, students can debate the importance/significance of a presidential inauguration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Mesopotamia - Code of Hammurabi - Test Quiz - Ducksters
Grades
4 to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): asia (134), mesopotamia (30)
In the Classroom
Have students read the page as a class or independently in a guided reading activity using eMargin, reviewed here, and discuss the key points, such as the significance of the Code and how it influenced justice systems. Use the quiz questions to guide comprehension. Ask students to write a diary entry or short story from the perspective of a Mesopotamian citizen living under Hammurabi's Code. The students can complete the entries on paper or using a tool like Blogger, reviewed here or ePubEditor, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Mini-Economy Business Portfolio - The Mini-Economy Business Portfolio
Grades
K to 12tag(s): business (47), financial literacy (93), money (110), stock market (13)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in each of the lessons listed on the website and participate in the contests provided on the website. Students can use various digital platforms to advertise their product, such as RedCircle, reviewed here. Finally, students can compare and contrast their "product" and the process after they have sold them to other students or create a step-by-step guide on how they created their product from start to finish.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Do Now Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): assessment (130), Formative Assessment (44)
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Help your students to show what they know using these engaging resources for quick formative assessment. Share these resources with your colleagues and school parents by emailing the page or sharing the link from your school web page and in your school newsletter.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Media Clips for Student Projects - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): creating media (16), Research (79)
In the Classroom
Find new tools to try in your classroom to use when creating projects. Each review includes classroom use ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will make your tasks easier to manage and engage your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Game-Based Learning for Littles - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 4tag(s): critical thinking (152), game based learning (257), gamification (94), preK (290)
In the Classroom
Share these tools on your class website or blog for students to use both in and out of the classroom. Use these tools to differentiate and reach all students at the various levels. Challenge your students to create their own games to review content or acceleration options.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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