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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month - Van Andel Institute for Education
Grades
K to 8In the Classroom
Students can create their own "STEAM Dream Team" digital breakout using Genially reviewed here. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to create their own "Make it Real Wall." Additionally, students can use Seesaw reviewed here as they are completing the activities from the "Celebrating Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Daily Calendar Activities."You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Ynes Mexia - Unladylike 2020
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): explorers (65), plants (141), scientists (72), women (194), womenchangemaker (85)
In the Classroom
Challenge your students to imagine they are botanists like Mexia. They can invent a new plant species and draw it, labeling its parts and describing where it grows, what it needs, and how it helps people or the planet. Take students outside for a nature walk, where they can sketch or describe the plants in a science journal. After watching the video, extend the learning by asking students to create a "passport" for Ynes Mexia, including facts about her life, the countries she explored, and key discoveries. They can decorate it with stamps, maps, or sketches of plants. Teachers can make a template for a digital passport on Book Creator reviewed here or Genially reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dia De Los Muertos Celebration in the Classroom - Sonrisas Spanish
Grades
3 to 8tag(s): fall festival (14), holidays (292), mexico (67)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the activities that are posted in the blog. Students can host a virtual Q&A with someone who celebrates the holiday using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Another idea, have students use Storyboard That, reviewed here to create a nonfiction writing piece about the holiday.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muerto - PBS
Grades
K to 5tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (44), holidays (292), mexico (67)
In the Classroom
Students can use Lino, reviewed here to create a virtual bulletin board of information that they learned. Students can use Google Drawing, reviewed here to compare and contrast Day of the Dead to another holiday. Students can create books using Book Creator, reviewed here about facts and traditions about the holiday.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bring Dia de los Muertos Activities to Your Classroom - Newsela
Grades
3 to 8tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (44), holidays (292), mexico (67)
In the Classroom
Students can use 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here to compare and contrast Dia de los Muertos with one of the holidays featured on the site. Students can create a timeline for the history of the holiday using Timeline JS, reviewed here. Finally, students can use FlexClip, reviewed here to create videos explaining traditions and/or customs of people who celebrate Dia de los Muertos.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dia De Los Muertos Printables - TeachersPayTeachers
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (44), holidays (292), mexico (67), worksheets (72)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site to access a wealth of resources for teaching about Dia de los Muertos. Extend learning by asking students to compare and contrast holiday traditions between Halloween and Dia de los Muertos by creating Venn Diagrams using the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here. Many of the free materials are available in Spanish; use these items to teach basic Spanish words and phrases. Use Blooket, reviewed here to create games that reinforce understanding of this Mexican holiday. Search the Booklet library to find many pre-made games about the Day of the Dead that are ready to use for different grade levels.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Day of the Dead Resources - National Museum of the American Latino
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (44), holidays (292), mexico (67)
In the Classroom
Enhance student learning by creating trading cards using Big Huge Labs, reviewed here. Have students create cards for different components of Dia de los Muertos, such as the ofrenda, sugar skulls, and the meaning of using marigolds to guide the deceased back to the world of the living. Extend learning by asking students to write a script that tells about this Mexican holiday, then record a podcast using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here to share with their family and friends.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Better Resources to Teach About Dia de Los Muertos - Mrs. B's Beehive
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K to 3tag(s): fall festival (14), holidays (292), mexico (67), preK (352)
In the Classroom
Include this site with your Dia de Los Muertos resources. Organize your ideas using Wakelet, reviewed here or Symbaloo, reviewed here. As students learn about this Mexican holiday, use the Cube Creator by Read Write Think reviewed here to share information learned. For example, have students decorate each side of the cube with a symbol or drawing representing part of this celebration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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FREE Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Activity Pack for All Ages - Twinkl
Grades
K to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (44), holidays (292), mexico (67), preK (352), worksheets (72)
In the Classroom
Add this packet to your current resources for teaching about Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). Be sure to visit other links on Twinkl to find a Day of the Dead emergent reader ebook, along with other teaching resources. Extend learning by asking students to create their own stories about Day of the Dead using Storyboard That, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Project Based Learning Project ideas - Van Andel Institute for Education
Grades
K to 12tag(s): Project Based Learning (30)
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Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to create a cause and effect diagram while researching for the "Save the Turtles" PBL card. Students can use Acast reviewed here to make a public service announcement of the importance of composting while using the PBL card titled "Why Does My Teacher Have Worms?"Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Happier Holidays - Van Andel Institute for Education
Grades
K to 8In the Classroom
Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to post all the information that they learn while researching holiday traditions around the world. Have students create heartfelt cards for individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, or the military during the holiday season. Connect students with senior citizens to learn about their life stories and holiday memories.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Washington Crossing the Delaware Painting: Mount Vernon - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
4 to 10tag(s): art history (110), presidents (153), washington (33)
In the Classroom
Show the painting without context and have students write short reactions or questions on sticky notes. Then, play the video and discuss how their initial impressions compare to what they learned. While watching the video, students can take notes on symbols in the painting (ex., the flag, Washington's posture, ice chunks) and then research what each might represent. Students find or create a modern artwork that conveys a message about unity, leadership, or patriotism, then compare it to Leutze's painting.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Susan La Flesche Picotte - Futuro Media Group
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4 to 8tag(s): medicine (52), native americans (169), women (194), womenchangemaker (85)
In the Classroom
Using facts from the site, have students create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here or Timelinely reviewed here of important events in Dr. Picotte's life. Include Picotte's education, becoming a doctor, and founding her hospital. Have students write a thank-you letter to a nurse, doctor, or health worker in their community, connecting their role today to the kind of work Dr. Picotte did in the past. Students can create a poster highlighting the life and legacy of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte. They include her background, accomplishments, and a quote or reflection. Display posters as part of a "Women Who Made a Difference" gallery.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Thinksgiving - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8tag(s): holidays (292), STEM (385), thanksgiving (24)
In the Classroom
Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Thanksgiving from long ago to now. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a class book after completing the perfect Thanksgiving meal. Finally, students can post what they are thankful for on Padlet, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Washington Crossing the Delaware - WGBH
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4 to 10tag(s): art history (110), presidents (153), washington (33)
In the Classroom
Have students select a figure from the painting (using the labeled sections on the site) and write a journal entry or short narrative from that person's point of view. Using the interactive commentary on historical accuracy, students can make a T-chart using Online Productivity Suite, reviewed here comparing facts vs. artistic choices in the painting. Students recreate the scene with a modern twist--imagining a different setting, era, or group of people crossing for a cause. They can draw, write, or perform their reinterpretation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bluesky - Bluesky
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K to 12tag(s): communication (126), microblogging (14), professional development (307), social media (64)
In the Classroom
Include Bluesky with your other resources as part of your Professional Learning Network. For example, follow other Bluesky members who teach the same content or grade level as you to find lesson ideas and ideas for tech integration. Take advantage of starter packs to find members to follow with similar interests. Share your Bluesky handle with parents and share weekly updates about your classroom and upcoming events. Bluesky also serves as a helpful teaching tool. Studying space? Follow NASA. Studying politics and government? Follow your congressional representative or the White House. Consider using your teacher or class account to send updates, interact with others across the country or the globe, and participate in collaborative projects.Edge Features:
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
Includes Interaction w general public/ public galleries with unmoderated content
Includes social features, such as "friends," comments, ratings by others
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Premium version (not free) includes additional features or storage
Products can be embedded
Products can be shared by URL
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Valuing our Veterans - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8tag(s): veterans (38)
In the Classroom
Students can use Podcast Generator reviewed here to create a thank you podcast for veterans. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to answer the reflection questions. In addition, students can pick a war and create a timeline of important events using Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Copilot for Educators: Transforming Teaching with AI - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Save time and enhance your teaching practice with your new AI teaching assistant: Microsoft Copilot! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn effective prompt engineering techniques you can use to generate lesson ideas, create differentiated materials, and develop scaffolded assessments aligned with learning objectives in minutes. Complete collaborative activities where you'll experiment with practical integration strategies that leverage Copilot as a teaching assistant while maintaining instructional integrity and addressing the unique needs of diverse learners. This session goes beyond basic operations to emphasize critical AI literacy, ethical considerations, and how to guide students in responsible AI use. Join us to discover how this powerful AI tool can transform your workflow while building essential skills for an AI-integrated educational landscape. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Craft effective prompts to generate differentiated classroom resources that meet diverse student needs. 2. Evaluate and refine AI-generated content while maintaining instructional integrity. 3. Design activities that develop student AI literacy and responsible use practices. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (358), Microsoft (47), OK2Askarchive (51), professional development (307)
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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OK2Ask: TechMade EZ with ClassTools - TeachersFirst
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4 to 12Create assessments that engage all learners while providing meaningful feedback. This interactive workshop introduces versatile, free tools from ClassTools.net that can help you transform assessments with minimal prep time. Through guided activities, you'll design experiences that accommodate different learning styles while maintaining curricular alignment. You'll create your own ClassTools project you can implement immediately, along with strategies for formative and summative assessment that make learning accessible and engaging for all students. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Use ClassTools to design assessment experiences that differentiate for learner variability and promote student agency. 2. Implement formative and summative assessment strategies that provide actionable feedback through game-based approaches. 3. Create at least one ready-to-use ClassTools project aligned with specific learning objectives and student needs. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): assessment (142), OK2Askarchive (51), professional development (307)
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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OK2Ask: AI-Enhanced Assessment Design: Reimagining Feedback and Evaluation - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12Assessment is one of the most time-intensive and critical aspects of teaching--but artificial intelligence (AI) is changing that equation. In this dynamic workshop, we'll explore how education-focused AI tools can help you design more varied, accessible, and meaningful assessments that support student growth while saving valuable planning time. You'll gain hands-on experience with free, web-based AI resources that generate customized formative checks, rubrics, authentic performance tasks, and differentiated feedback aligned to your specific learning goals. Discover how to thoughtfully integrate these tools into your assessment strategies to meet diverse learner needs, encourage student reflection, and provide more timely guidance. Leave with practical strategies for balancing the efficiency of AI with your professional expertise to create assessment experiences that elevate student agency and engagement. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design AI-enhanced assessments that align with standards while addressing diverse learning needs. 2. Use AI tools to create customized rubrics and feedback to make differentiation more manageable. 3. Develop strategies for thoughtfully integrating AI into assessment practices while maintaining instructional integrity. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (358), assessment (142), OK2Askarchive (51), professional development (307)
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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