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Mechanics - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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The PBS Mechanics collection features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, and collections for all grades. There are over one thousand resources available...more
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The PBS Mechanics collection features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, and collections for all grades. There are over one thousand resources available to search. Videos are available on exploring jet engine mechanics, aircraft mechanics, career connections, mechanical engineer manager, and many more. There are also mechanics featured that answer questions such as "Why did you become a mechanical engineer?" and "Why did you become a scientist?" Along with individuals discussing their jobs. Lesson plans on communication, history, math, science, and more are posted. Lesson plans contain a summary, time allotted, learning objectives, preparation, procedure, and standards. Filters are available to sort by grade level, subject, resource type, length of video/audio, language, accessibility, and additional features.
tag(s): careers (200), engineering (138)
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Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use WordClouds reviewed here to generate words associated with mechanics. Finally, students can compare and contrast two types of mechanics using Google Drawings reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Engineering Building Activity: Lesson Plan - PBS LearningMedia
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"PBS Media: Engineering Building Activity: Lesson Plan" allows students to create a housing structure with various materials. For example, in manufacturing, students must follow a specific...more
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"PBS Media: Engineering Building Activity: Lesson Plan" allows students to create a housing structure with various materials. For example, in manufacturing, students must follow a specific list of steps to make their finished product. The lesson plan includes the learning objectives, supplies, videos, procedure, guiding questions, and culminating activity. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, with a link to students and social sharing. This lesson addresses the NGSS, ISTE, Benchmarks for Science Literacy, and National Core Art Standards.
tag(s): architecture (81), engineering (138)
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Students can extend the lesson using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to share their creation and how they created it. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to share challenges and questions that they had. Finally, students can host an art show with all the housing structures that were designed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Communications in Manufacturing - PBS LearningMedia
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Communications in Manufacturing: Lesson Plan | What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" develops literacy skills while engaging students in reading, writing, and making connections....more
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Communications in Manufacturing: Lesson Plan | What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" develops literacy skills while engaging students in reading, writing, and making connections. In the lesson, students watch the "What's So Cool about Manufacturing" video, use coding, build their communication skills, and journal their findings and questions. The lesson plan includes the learning objectives, supplies, videos, procedure, guiding questions, and culminating activity. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site. This lesson addresses the Common Core Standards, College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education, and ISTE Standards.
tag(s): careers (200), communication (120)
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Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use Lino reviewed here to post their images, comments, and questions. Finally, students can use Canva Storyboard Templates,reviewed here to create their 3 panels for activity #2 in the lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Manufacturing - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 12
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Explore this collection of resources related to manufacturing careers, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, and collections. There are over two thousand resources available...more
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Explore this collection of resources related to manufacturing careers, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, and collections. There are over two thousand resources available to search. Videos are available on exploring careers in manufacturing, lean manufacturing managers, grammar and usage in manufacturing, manufacturing and industry in Utah, and many more. Lesson plans on communication, history, math, science, and more are posted. Lesson plans contain a summary, time allotted, learning objectives, preparation, procedure, and standards. Filters are available to sort by grade level, subject, resource type, length of video/audio, language, accessibility, and additional features. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site.
tag(s): careers (200)
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Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use Dotstorming reviewed here after engaging in any of the lessons on "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" and voting on their favorite toy, game, or food product. Finally, students can use Canva Edu's Dream Lab, reviewed here to create a product to manufacture.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Electrician Collection - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 12
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PBS LearningMedia's New York portal offers a curated collection of educational resources focused on the electrician profession, suitable for K-12 learning. This collection includes...more
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PBS LearningMedia's New York portal offers a curated collection of educational resources focused on the electrician profession, suitable for K-12 learning. This collection includes engaging videos that introduce students to the roles and responsibilities of electricians, highlighting the skills and knowledge required in the field. Resources such as "The Electrician: I Can Be What?!" and "Electrician: Job Pop!" provide insights into the daily tasks and career pathways of electricians, making them valuable tools for career exploration and STEM education. Teachers can utilize these materials to enhance lessons on electricity, circuits, and vocational studies, fostering students' understanding of the electrical trade and its significance in various industries.
tag(s): careers (200), electricity (60), STEM (354)
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Provide students basic materials like batteries, small light bulbs, wires, and switches. Challenge them to build a simple working circuit that lights a bulb. Students can watch different electrician videos to compare and contrast them using Microsoft Whiteboard, reviewed here. Students can have a virtual question-and-answer session with an electrician. Record the interview using Adobe Podcast reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dance Resources Collection - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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PBS LearningMedia's Dancer and Dance Jobs collection features an assortment of resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for grades kindergarten...more
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PBS LearningMedia's Dancer and Dance Jobs collection features an assortment of resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for grades kindergarten through twelfth. There are over one hundred resources available to search. Videos are available on designing swimming prosthetics for a dancer, a dancer's career path, Irish jig dancers, Native American dancers, and more. Lesson plans contain a summary, time allotted, learning objectives, preparation, procedure, and standards. Filters are available to sort by grade level, subject, resource type, length of video/audio, language, accessibility, and additional features. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site.
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Students can create a dance and record themselves using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here. Students can watch different dances and compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Finally, students can study dance through the ages and create a timeline of dances using Timeline JS reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Culinary Jobs - PBS LearningMedia
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Explore this collection about culinary jobs featuring a variety of resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for grades kindergarten through...more
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Explore this collection about culinary jobs featuring a variety of resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for grades kindergarten through twelfth. There are thousands of resources available to search. Videos are available on future jobs, culinary chefs, culinary instructors, math at a restaurant, and more. Lesson plans contain a summary, time allotted, learning objectives, preparation, procedure, and standards. Filters are available to sort by grade level, subject, resource type, length of video/audio, language, accessibility, and additional features. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site.
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Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can host a food event in which they cook different foods. Finally, students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a recipe book.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Business Careers - PBS LearningMedia
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PBS offers this Business Careers collection, which features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for kindergarten through twelfth...more
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PBS offers this Business Careers collection, which features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for kindergarten through twelfth grade. There are thousands of resources available to search. Videos on business management, e-business, entrepreneurship, marketing and sales, and more are available. There are lesson plans on finding your career path, the oil boom's effect, the economics of yesterday and today, and more. Lesson plans contain a summary, time allotted, learning objectives, preparation, procedure, and standards. Filters are available to sort by grade level, subject, resource type, length of video/audio, language, accessibility, and additional features. Everything in the collection can be shared via Google Classroom, a link for students, and social sharing. Lessons can also be built upon once you log into the site.
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Students can host a jobs fair by inviting different professionals in to share their knowledge and insight. Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Finally, students can post questions on a Padlet reviewed here that they have regarding a profession.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Automotive Collection - PBS LearningMedia
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Discover this Automotive collection provides a wide range of resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections. With...more
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Discover this Automotive collection provides a wide range of resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections. With over a thousand materials to explore, topics cover areas such as automotive technology instruction, the history of cars, NASCAR, and careers in transportation. Each lesson plan includes a summary, estimated time, learning objectives, preparation guidelines, step-by-step procedures, and alignment to standards. Resources can be easily filtered by grade level, subject, type, media length, language, accessibility, and additional features. Materials are easily shareable via Google Classroom, direct student links, and social media, and registered users have the option to modify and expand upon existing lessons.
tag(s): careers (200)
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Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Students can create their own 3D automobile. Finally, students can virtually visit an automotive manufacturing plant to see how vehicles are manufactured.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Aviation Collection - PBS LearningMedia
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View this Aviation collection, which offers various resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections. With over a...more
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View this Aviation collection, which offers various resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections. With over a thousand resources available, topics range from helicopter pilots and aviation careers to how bees have influenced flight. Lesson plans highlight figures like Amelia Earhart and explore the science of things that fly, each featuring a summary, time requirements, learning objectives, preparation steps, procedures, and standards alignment. You can filter resources by grade level, subject, resource type, media length, language, accessibility options, and more. Materials can be easily shared through Google Classroom, direct links, or social media, and logged-in users can customize and build upon existing lessons.
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Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Students can host a virtual question-and-answer session with someone in the field of aviation. Finally, students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to map out their route to and from destinations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS LearningMedia's Architecture Collection - PBS LearningMedia
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PBS LearningMedia's Architecture collection offers a wide range of resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections....more
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PBS LearningMedia's Architecture collection offers a wide range of resources for grades K-12, including videos, audio clips, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and curated collections. Topics cover architectural styles, famous landmarks, geometric and organic shapes, careers in architecture, Black history, and more. Lesson plans feature clear summaries, time requirements, learning objectives, preparation steps, procedures, and alignment with standards. Educators can easily filter materials by grade level, subject, resource type, media length, language, accessibility options, and other features. Resources can be shared through Google Classroom, direct links, or social media, and registered users can customize and build upon existing lessons.
tag(s): architecture (81), careers (200)
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Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can create a word cloud using WordClouds reviewed here of all words associated with architecture that the class generates. Finally, students can follow the lessons that are posted on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History of Maya Civilization for Kids - Bedtime History
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The History of Maya Civilization for Kids page on Bedtime History offers an engaging, narrative-style introduction to the ancient Maya civilization, tailored for young learners....more
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The History of Maya Civilization for Kids page on Bedtime History offers an engaging, narrative-style introduction to the ancient Maya civilization, tailored for young learners. Through vivid storytelling, it covers key aspects such as the Maya's agricultural practices, city structures, trade routes, religious beliefs, and notable cities like Tulum and Chichen Itza. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): architecture (81), central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (70)
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Students can use Google Maps reviewed here to virtually visit the area. Students can create their own 3D temple. Finally, students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a Mayan notable accomplishment book.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Getty Center's Art & Language Arts: Ideas for the Classroom - Getty Center
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The Getty Museum's Art & Language Arts curriculum offers free, high-quality resources that integrate visual art with reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. Designed especially...more
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The Getty Museum's Art & Language Arts curriculum offers free, high-quality resources that integrate visual art with reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. Designed especially for elementary classrooms, the lessons encourage students to closely observe artworks, build descriptive language skills, and express themselves creatively. With ready-to-use plans, discussion prompts, and interdisciplinary project ideas, this site helps teachers make strong connections between literacy and the visual arts while fostering critical thinking and imagination. All materials are easy to access and align well with English Language Arts and Visual Arts standards.
tag(s): art history (103)
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Students can complete the lessons as presented on the site. Students can recreate the art that is shown in the lessons themselves using a different medium. Have students arrange a still life using classroom objects, photograph their composition, and write a poem reflecting on the scene. Inspired by medieval manuscripts, students can create their own fantastical beasts using complementary colors and write descriptive paragraphs about their creations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Getty Center's Art and Architecture - Getty Center
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K to 12
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The Getty Museum's Art & Architecture curriculum offers a rich collection of free resources designed to help teachers introduce students to key concepts in art history, architecture,...more
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The Getty Museum's Art & Architecture curriculum offers a rich collection of free resources designed to help teachers introduce students to key concepts in art history, architecture, and design. Through hands-on lessons, students explore how artists and architects use elements like form, function, and materials to shape the world around us. The site provides detailed lesson plans, discussion prompts, and activities that connect visual arts with history, math, and science standards. These resources encourage critical thinking, creativity, and deeper appreciation of art and built environments.
tag(s): architecture (81), art history (103), critical thinking (171)
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Students can complete the lessons as presented on the site. Students can analyze, compare, and contrast other pieces of art that depict architecture. These comparisons can be shown on a Venn diagram. Students can make the diagram on paper or digitally using Venn Diagram Creator reviewed here. Finally, students can recreate the art that is shown in the lessons themselves using a different medium.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS Kids: Milo - PBS Kids
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K to 2
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Milo is a vibrant animated series on PBS KIDS that introduces preschoolers to a wide range of careers through imaginative role-play. The show follows Milo, a curious 5-year-old cat,...more
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Milo is a vibrant animated series on PBS KIDS that introduces preschoolers to a wide range of careers through imaginative role-play. The show follows Milo, a curious 5-year-old cat, and his best friends Lofty the giraffe and Lark the bird as they explore various professions by trying on different uniforms and stepping into new roles. Each 11-minute episode focuses on a specific job--such as firefighter, doctor, astronaut, or chef--and emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance.
tag(s): careers (200), communities (38), preK (316)
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After watching an episode, invite students to dress up as a career they learned about (or create a simple prop like a paper hat or badge). Students can share a fun fact about that job with the class. Play a quick round of charades where students act out a career Milo explored while classmates guess which job it is. Set up classroom centers based on different jobs from Milo (ex, a pretend hospital, fire station, kitchen). Have students rotate through the centers, engaging in simple role-play and problem-solving activities related to each profession.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jamming on the Job - PBSKids
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K to 8
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"Jamming on the Job" by PBSKids contains episodes on various careers. Career episodes include park ranger, costume designer, marine scientist, video game designer, language instructor,...more
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"Jamming on the Job" by PBSKids contains episodes on various careers. Career episodes include park ranger, costume designer, marine scientist, video game designer, language instructor, robotics engineer, and more. Episodes are eighteen to twenty-four minutes long. Each episode also has an activity page that could be a word search, coloring by code, matching, a maze, and more. Activity pages come in both English and Spanish.
tag(s): careers (200), engineering (138), robotics (30), scientists (71)
In the Classroom
After watching an episode, have students write a journal entry imagining a day in the life of that career. They can describe tasks they would do, skills they would need, and why they would (or wouldn't) enjoy the job. Have students create cards listing various skills (ex., problem-solving, teamwork, creativity). Students work in teams to match each career from the series with the skills they think are most important for that job -- and explain their choices. Pair students up and have them role-play a mock interview. One student acts as the professional from the episode, and the other is a news reporter asking questions about their career path, challenges, and daily routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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I Can Be What? - WXXI Public Media
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K to 12
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"I Can Be What?" gives a sneak peek into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) careers. Careers highlighted include diesel mechanic, helicopter pilot,...more
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"I Can Be What?" gives a sneak peek into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) careers. Careers highlighted include diesel mechanic, helicopter pilot, wildlife technician, chocolatier, athletic trainer, and more. Each career contains a video explaining it and additional information. Some of the additional information includes links to jobs, related careers, and discussion questions.
tag(s): careers (200), engineering (138)
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Students can explore the various careers listed on the website and create a list of interesting jobs. Students can host virtual Q&As with people in their careers on the site. Have students create a digital story using Book Creator reviewed here with information including career, job descriptions, and requirements for the position. This book can be shared at a virtual jobs fair in an elementary school setting.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Poem Generator - poem-generator.io
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With this poem generation tool, you can generate poems in several styles from a prompt. Add your prompt, choose a style, and select the poem's length, and voila, your poem ...more
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With this poem generation tool, you can generate poems in several styles from a prompt. Add your prompt, choose a style, and select the poem's length, and voila, your poem appears! Download your poem as a docx document, copy the text, or download it to your device. As you select a poem style, scroll down the page to learn about the style. For example, choose Haiku to read a description of Haiku poetry, information on how Haikus differ from English poems, and FAQs about the origin of Haiku poetry.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (272), digital storytelling (163), poetry (196)
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Use the Poem Generator to introduce students to different forms of poems through exploration and use of the generator's features. Challenge students to identify the features that indicate various types of poems. Create a class Padlet, reviewed here, with columns for each type of poem, and ask students to share their creations in the appropriate column. After students have had time to experiment with the Poem Generator, challenge them to create poems without using this tool. Extend learning by adding a reading of their final project to Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Ask students to create podcasts that include their reading of the poem and a short discussion about the features that identify the poem as belonging to a specific genre.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Arcade (formerly Padlet TA) - Padlet
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Padlet TA is a helpful assistant for creating many educational work documents without requiring registration for most tasks. Options include lesson planning, worksheet creation, text-leveling...more
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Padlet TA is a helpful assistant for creating many educational work documents without requiring registration for most tasks. Options include lesson planning, worksheet creation, text-leveling tools, and more. After choosing a tool, complete the form that asks for information like grade level, topic, and additional context. Add a file, content from Google Drive, a link, or a YouTube video. Adding content from Google Drive requires logging in to a Padlet account. After adding information, click the bright colored bubble next to the form to generate content. When finished, copy the text to a document, export it to Google Docs or PDF, or use the share link to share the URL of a view-only version of your prompt and output.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (272), assessment (139), images (263), noregistration (78), qr codes (15), quizzes (88), rubrics (38), Teacher Utilities (205), worksheets (70)
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Bookmark and save Padlet TA as a handy tool for creating professional and classroom resources. As always, verifying the accuracy of AI-generated content is essential. Share Padlet TA with parents and caregivers to create quizzes, worksheets, and leveled text as a study aid at home. Use the Smart Group creator to create random groups for station rotations or class projects and the Name Picker to choose student names for multiple purposes or as part of lessons on probability. Generate AI images for creative writing projects or as a tool for creating presentation images.
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Jigsaw Planet - Jigsaw Planet
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4 to 12
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Jigsaw Planet is an online platform allowing players to create, share, and solve jigsaw puzzles using personal images. While the platform is accessible to participants of all ages,...more
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Jigsaw Planet is an online platform allowing players to create, share, and solve jigsaw puzzles using personal images. While the platform is accessible to participants of all ages, it's important to note participants must be 13 years or older to use certain features according to their Terms of Service. For younger students in grades 4-8, educators can guide them in creating puzzles using age-appropriate images, ensuring compliance with the platform's guidelines. This activity fosters creativity, enhances problem-solving skills, and provides an engaging learning experience.
tag(s): fathers day (17), holidays (283), mothers day (29), puzzles (161)
In the Classroom
Students upload their images or class photos to Jigsaw Planet and create custom jigsaw puzzles. They can choose meaningful images like family photos or classroom memories. Encourage students to create puzzles as personalized gifts for holidays like Mother's Day or Father's Day. They can print and present the puzzle pieces as thoughtful, interactive gifts. Teachers can create jigsaw puzzles using educational content, such as historical events, scientific concepts, or vocabulary words. Students can then solve the puzzle while learning about the topic. Create a trivia-based jigsaw puzzle where each piece corresponds to a question or fact about a specific topic (ex., animals, historical figures, or math concepts). Students solve the puzzle and answer questions as they go.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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