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Emoji Finder - Graham Hicks
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K to 12
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EmojiFinder is a simple and fun website that helps you quickly find specific emojis by searching with keywords or browsing through categories Use EmojiFinder to add visual interest...more
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EmojiFinder is a simple and fun website that helps you quickly find specific emojis by searching with keywords or browsing through categories Use EmojiFinder to add visual interest to lessons, activities, or digital communications. Students will enjoy the immediate choice of emojis for a single word. The website offers a selection of skin tones for generated emojis. This is the perfect tool to add fun to the classroom!
tag(s): artificial intelligence (161), character education (77), social and emotional learning (98), summarizing (23), Teacher Utilities (174)
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Students could use emojis to represent characters, emotions, or key events in stories, adding a layer of engagement in language arts or social-emotional learning. Challenge students to summarize a story, historical event, or scientific concept using only emojis. Use emojis as digital rewards or "stickers" for students who meet specific goals or demonstrate positive behaviors. Teachers could create a virtual reward board where students earn and display unique emojis for their accomplishments.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Visme AI Presentation Maker - Payman Taei
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6 to 12
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Visme's AI Presentation Maker offers a simple platform for creating visually engaging presentations for various educational needs. Teachers can benefit from the platform's smart tools,...more
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Visme's AI Presentation Maker offers a simple platform for creating visually engaging presentations for various educational needs. Teachers can benefit from the platform's smart tools, such as customizable templates, data visualization options, and a simple design interface that streamlines the process of building presentations for the classroom. For those interested in sharpening their presentation skills, Visme also offers a "Certified Presentation Guru" course, which can be an excellent professional development opportunity.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (161), presentations (20), Teacher Utilities (174)
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Assign students to create presentations on topics they're studying using Visme AI. The templates and visuals help them structure their work effectively and develop design skills. Use Visme AI to create organized, appealing classroom newsletters. Include upcoming events, student achievements, and project highlights, and share them digitally with parents and students. Use Visme AI to build timelines for history or literature classes. These timelines could be a collaborative class project or an individual assignment to encourage research and presentation skills. Use Visme's design tools to create engaging slides or flashcards featuring vocabulary words, similes, metaphors, or other literary devices to help with extension activities or study aids.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Visualize Free - InetSoft Technology Corp.
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6 to 12
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Visualize Free is a data visualization tool that allows you to create interactive charts, graphs, and dashboards, making complex data more accessible and understandable. Teachers can...more
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Visualize Free is a data visualization tool that allows you to create interactive charts, graphs, and dashboards, making complex data more accessible and understandable. Teachers can use Visualize Free to help students visually analyze and present data for projects or assignments in science, math, or social studies. The free version offers many basic functions.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (161), charts and graphs (170), data (150), spreadsheets (24), Teacher Utilities (174)
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Use data from scientific experiments to create spreadsheets to interpret results. In social studies, students can analyze demographic or historical data to create graphs or charts showing trends over time. Use historical data sets or current events (such as elections) to create visual comparisons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gigasheet - Gigasheet
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4 to 12
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Gigasheet is a data analysis tool that helps members handle large datasets without requiring any coding skills and using AI. Teachers could use Gigasheet to organize and analyze large...more
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Gigasheet is a data analysis tool that helps members handle large datasets without requiring any coding skills and using AI. Teachers could use Gigasheet to organize and analyze large sets of classroom data, like test scores, survey responses, or any other data collected for educational insights. The platform is designed to be easy to use, offering a free plan with basic functions. This plan is ideal for teachers managing smaller datasets.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (161), data (150), spreadsheets (24), Teacher Utilities (174)
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Teachers can import large datasets of student grades, test scores, or assessment results to analyze trends over time. For teachers focusing on classroom management, Gigasheet can organize data from behavioral tracking forms or point systems. Math teachers can introduce data sets related to weather, population statistics, or sports, encouraging students to analyze real-world data. Students participating in science fairs or experiments can collect and organize data in Gigasheet.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Presentations.AI - Gamma Technologies, Inc.
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6 to 12
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Presentations.AI is a tool designed to help teachers quickly create visually appealing and engaging presentations using AI-driven design and layout suggestions. The platform offers...more
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Presentations.AI is a tool designed to help teachers quickly create visually appealing and engaging presentations using AI-driven design and layout suggestions. The platform offers a variety of free features, including customizable templates, easy-to-use editing tools, and real-time collaboration with team members. members can also leverage AI assistance to help generate content and organize slide layouts efficiently.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (161), collaboration (94), presentations (20), slides (42), Teacher Utilities (174)
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Teachers can use Presentations.AI to quickly create visually engaging and well-organized presentations to introduce new topics or explain complex concepts. Create simple storyboards or character maps for literature studies, helping students visually break down story elements, themes, or character development. For group assignments, students can use the free real-time collaboration feature to collaborate on presentations, allowing them to co-edit and build teamwork skills as they create their project slides. Use the platform to create interactive review games, quizzes, or flashcards.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Leonardo.ai - Leonardo Labs
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5 to 12
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Leonardo AI is a creative platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate images and graphics. With tools like customizable art styles and design templates, teachers can use...more
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Leonardo AI is a creative platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate images and graphics. With tools like customizable art styles and design templates, teachers can use this website to make engaging classroom visuals, project-based learning, or creative prompts. Teachers can use Leonardo AI to create custom artwork, illustrations for storytelling or presentations, and graphics for class projects. The free version offers access to a limited number of image generations per day, with tools for experimenting with various styles, making it an accessible resource for classroom creativity.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (161), graphic design (49), Teacher Utilities (174)
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Students can use Leonardo AI to generate images of characters in narrative stories they have written. Use Leonardo AI to produce an image of a character from a text read in class to enhance a lesson in characterization. Encourage students to collaborate on designing a unique class logo or mascot using Leonardo AI's design tools. In science, students can use Leonardo AI to illustrate complex concepts, like parts of a cell, ecosystems, or weather patterns. Students can generate images related to new vocabulary words or complex concepts as a helpful way to remember difficult words.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Houston Zoo - Houston Zoo
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K to 12
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Houston Zoo offers a variety of live cameras. Live cameras include a giraffe, flamingos, gorilla, and rhino. Hours for the live cameras are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT. ...more
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Houston Zoo offers a variety of live cameras. Live cameras include a giraffe, flamingos, gorilla, and rhino. Hours for the live cameras are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT.
tag(s): animals (295), virtual field trips (115)
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Students can research the animal on the live camera by creating a poster or diorama. Use a digital tool such as Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can watch other live cameras from different zoos to compare and contrast the animals from zoo to zoo. Finally, students can track the animals' day, including feeding, "playing," and sleep patterns.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Zoo Atlanta - Zoo Atlanta
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You can find everything you want to know about pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun on the Zoo Atlanta website. The site offers information about the ...more
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You can find everything you want to know about pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun on the Zoo Atlanta website. The site offers information about the pandas' journey from Atlanta to China, updates on them, background history, and general panda information. Finally, the site offers a YouTube video of a panda mascot walking around the zoo to various exhibits and attractions at the zoo.
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Have students research the history of the Chinese-American agreement that allows pandas to come to the United States. Students can research other pandas on loan from China to the United States. Finally, students can continue to track Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun life in China and create updated journals.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Georgia Aquarium - Georgia Aquarium
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K to 12
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Georgia Aquarium offers a variety of live cameras. Live cameras include the ocean voyager, beluga whales, sharks, jellyfish, southern sea otters, underwater puffins, and more. Under...more
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Georgia Aquarium offers a variety of live cameras. Live cameras include the ocean voyager, beluga whales, sharks, jellyfish, southern sea otters, underwater puffins, and more. Under each web camera page, there are resources for you to click on to learn more about the animal.
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tag(s): animals (295), virtual field trips (115)
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Have students research the animals on the live camera by creating a poster or diorama, or enhance learning by asking students to use Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can watch other live cameras from different zoos to compare and contrast the animals from zoo to zoo. Finally, students can track the animals' day, including feeding, playing, and sleep patterns.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PDF Resizer - Open Idea
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K to 12
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The PDF Resizer website is a helpful tool for any classroom teacher, specifically the multipage tool, to easily organize and format classroom documents. By merging, splitting, or rearranging...more
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The PDF Resizer website is a helpful tool for any classroom teacher, specifically the multipage tool, to easily organize and format classroom documents. By merging, splitting, or rearranging pages in PDFs, you can tailor resources to suit lesson plans and student needs better. This tool can also be useful for creating portfolios, study guides, or modifying assignments.
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tag(s): conversions (37), Teacher Utilities (174)
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Merge various worksheets into a single PDF to create themed workbooks, offering students an organized and engaging resource. Have students contribute individual work (like research notes or project drafts), then combine them into a collaborative PDF to encourage teamwork and allow easy access for peer review. Split larger documents to tailor study guides for individual students, enhancing targeted support based on learning needs or chunking information for students who require it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Untold Story of Dr. Seuss - Jasmine Bradshaw
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6 to 12
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The First Name Basis podcast episode, "The Untold Story of Dr. Seuss," explores the lesser-known, complicated parts of Dr. Seuss's legacy, particularly his racial views and how they...more
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The First Name Basis podcast episode, "The Untold Story of Dr. Seuss," explores the lesser-known, complicated parts of Dr. Seuss's legacy, particularly his racial views and how they evolved. The episode examines Dr. Seuss's earlier work, which included racially insensitive illustrations and stereotypes, and discusses his later efforts to address racism. This episode helps teachers present a more accurate view of famous authors and encourages students to think critically about how media shapes ideas on race and diversity.
tag(s): diversity (38), dr seuss (12), racism (79), read across america (9)
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Ask students to find examples of Dr. Seuss's work, early and later works and analyze them in small groups for portrayals of race, stereotypes, and inclusion. Students can create a presentation using resources such as Google Slides or PowerPoint, comparing these works to discuss how public figures can influence cultural perspectives through media. Students can create a short video or podcast episode, sharing their reactions and reflections on what they learned. Free resources such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Podcast Generator, reviewed here can be used. Using tools like Timelinely, reviewed here or Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here, students can create an interactive timeline of Dr. Seuss's career, marking key points where his work and views evolved.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lesson Plan Generator - Polymath
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K to 12
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The Lesson Plan Generator offers a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that helps teachers create structured, customized lesson plans in just a few clicks. Teachers simply fill...more
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The Lesson Plan Generator offers a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that helps teachers create structured, customized lesson plans in just a few clicks. Teachers simply fill out details like grade level, subject, and lesson topic, and the generator provides a plan that aligns with Bloom's Taxonomy. Teachers can integrate this tool to streamline lesson planning, particularly when planning for diverse needs. This is an excellent tool for differentiating your classroom.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (161), blooms taxonomy (7), Teacher Utilities (174)
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The Lesson Plan Generator can produce additional activities or discussion questions that enhance engagement. Teachers can review the generated lesson and pick elements that suit their class's needs, adding variety to familiar topics. Teachers save time on lesson prep, giving them more bandwidth to focus on student engagement and classroom interactions. Teachers can maintain a consistent approach to lesson planning, incorporating essential elements like warm-ups, main activities, and assessments. This tool helps to create a predictable classroom routine that students can rely on.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Auto Classmate - AI-powered Lesson Plan Generator - Logan Greenhaw
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K to 12
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Auto Classmate's AI-powered Lesson Plan Generator is a helpful tool for teachers looking to create customized lesson plans quickly. The website allows educators to input key lesson...more
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Auto Classmate's AI-powered Lesson Plan Generator is a helpful tool for teachers looking to create customized lesson plans quickly. The website allows educators to input key lesson details, and the AI generates tailored plans, including activities and questions for the lesson. With its "freemium" model, teachers can try out the tool at no cost, with up to 300 actions monthly actions on the free tier. This makes it easy for teachers to explore the platform's features.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (161), Teacher Utilities (174)
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Auto Classmate's tools support diverse classroom needs, allowing teachers to incorporate engaging elements without extensive planning. The Lesson Plan Generator creates tailored lesson plans based on specific topics, grade levels, or student needs. The Activation and Engagement Activity Generator provides three unique engagement activities for any lesson or grade level. The "Would You Rather" Question Generator generates grade and subject-specific questions, which teachers can use as a quick warm-up activity that gets students talking and thinking in creative ways. Teachers can use it to add exciting and engaging activities that make learning fun and accessible, particularly for starting new topics or units.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Planet - AI Planet
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K to 12
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AI Planet's Lesson Plan Generator is a free tool that helps teachers create customized lesson plans quickly and easily. Educators can enter details such as subject, grade level, learning...more
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AI Planet's Lesson Plan Generator is a free tool that helps teachers create customized lesson plans quickly and easily. Educators can enter details such as subject, grade level, learning objectives, and preferred teaching methods, and the tool generates a comprehensive, ready-to-use lesson plan that aligns with these specifications. By offering this resource at no cost, AI Planet aims to save teachers time while supporting a more tailored and effective approach to classroom instruction.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (161), differentiation (92), Teacher Utilities (174)
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Use this tool to tailor lesson plans with interactive activities that captivate student interest, such as projects, discussions, or group tasks based on their interests. It can also be helpful to create differentiated lessons or advanced materials for students ready to deepen their understanding, promoting independent study and critical thinking skills. Use this tool to refresh your lessons with new and engaging ideas.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Buckingham Palace- Virtual Tour - The Royal Household
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4 to 12
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The Royal website's Buckingham Palace virtual tours offer students a unique glimpse inside one of the UK's most iconic residences. Through 360-degree images and detailed descriptions,...more
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The Royal website's Buckingham Palace virtual tours offer students a unique glimpse inside one of the UK's most iconic residences. Through 360-degree images and detailed descriptions, students can explore the Throne Room, Grand Staircase, and other stately rooms, learning about the palace's architecture, artwork, and history. This website is valuable for English or history classes, providing context on British monarchy, culture, and art. For geography lessons, it introduces students to significant British landmarks, enhancing their understanding of the UK's cultural heritage. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): architecture (72), art history (92), england (52)
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Use Google My Maps, reviewed here, or other mapping tools for students to create a digital map marking significant landmarks in London, including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and the Tower of London. They can briefly describe each landmark's historical significance and how they relate to British history and culture. Students can research significant events in the history of the British monarchy, including key moments related to Buckingham Palace. They can create a timeline using a free resource such as Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here that highlights these events and incorporates visuals, such as pictures of important royal ceremonies past and present at the palace. Have students focus on the architectural style and artworks found within Buckingham Palace. They can research the different architectural elements and select specific artworks to analyze. Present these findings to the class in a digital slideshow using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wartburg Castle - Wartburg Foundation
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The Wartburg Castle website provides a rich virtual experience of one of Germany's most significant historical sites, nestled in the Thuringian Forest. It offers an in-depth look at...more
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The Wartburg Castle website provides a rich virtual experience of one of Germany's most significant historical sites, nestled in the Thuringian Forest. It offers an in-depth look at the castle's architecture, history, and cultural influence with detailed descriptions, photos, and videos. This site could support lessons on German language and culture, enabling students to practice reading comprehension with authentic German texts and learn vocabulary related to architecture and history. Wartburg Castle provides students with historical context on Germany's cultural heritage and religious history. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): architecture (72), europe (83), germany (26)
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For German language students, create a vocabulary scavenger hunt using the website's German version. Students can find keywords related to castle features and translate them into English. Challenge students to build a small model of Wartburg Castle using materials like clay, cardboard, or Lego. Assign students to choose another European castle and compare it to Wartburg. Students could use a digital comparison tool like Canva's Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here. Students can research age, architectural style, historical events, and cultural influence. Have students analyze Wartburg Castle's architectural features, then design their own "modern" version of a castle, keeping some medieval elements.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Prague Castle- Virtual Tour - Office of the President of the Czech Republic
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The Prague Castle website's virtual tour offers an immersive experience through one of Europe's largest and oldest castle complexes. Teachers can use this resource to take students...more
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The Prague Castle website's virtual tour offers an immersive experience through one of Europe's largest and oldest castle complexes. Teachers can use this resource to take students on a virtual journey through historical landmarks, Gothic architecture, and culturally significant sites like St. Vitus Cathedral and the Royal Palace. This tour supports lessons on European history, art, and architecture by showcasing the grandeur and historical evolution of the castle. It's an excellent resource for allowing students to explore Czech history and architectural styles from anywhere. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): architecture (72), europe (83), virtual field trips (115)
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Provide students with a list of key features or artifacts to find within the virtual tour (ex., St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, royal throne). As they navigate, they mark off each item and write a short description or draw a quick sketch of each. This helps them become familiar with significant aspects of Prague Castle in an interactive way. Try the AI site, Scribble Diffusion, reviewed here, that will turn students' sketches into refined drawings. After learning about Prague Castle's role in Czech political history, students can research other European historical castles with political significance. Students imagine themselves as visitors (or historical figures) from a particular historical period and write a journal entry describing a day spent at the castle. Students can research key historical events associated with Prague Castle, creating a timeline that showcases its development from the 9th century to the modern day. They can use the virtual tour to find visuals for each period and present how these moments impacted the castle's structure or purpose using a free platform like Timeline Infographics Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Friends of Gillette Castle State Park - The Gillette Castle Friends
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The Gillette Castle Friends website's photo and video gallery offers an engaging glimpse into the unique architecture and history of Gillette Castle, built by the actor William Gillette....more
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The Gillette Castle Friends website's photo and video gallery offers an engaging glimpse into the unique architecture and history of Gillette Castle, built by the actor William Gillette. Teachers can use this resource to visually introduce students to historic architecture, highlighting features like medieval-style design, quirky details, and scenic surroundings. It serves as an engaging tool for discussions on historical preservation, architectural styles, or regional history. The photos and videos allow students to explore the castle's intricate craftsmanship and design, making history more tangible and accessible. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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tag(s): architecture (72), connecticut (4), medieval (33), virtual field trips (115)
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After viewing the gallery, students can create their own "castle" design inspired by Gillette Castle. They can draw floor plans, include unique features like secret passages or quirky rooms, and present their designs to the class, explaining how the original structure inspired them. Students can analyze the unique architectural details shown in the gallery and research why certain design elements (Ex. medieval motifs, custom locks, stonework) were popular or unusual at the time. Inspired by Gillette Castle's mysterious atmosphere, students can write a short story set in the castle, perhaps incorporating its unique features, like hidden rooms or secret staircases, as plot elements. Students could write (and share) their short stories using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sagrada Family Vista Familia Virtual Tour - Fundacio Junta Constructora del Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada
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The Sagrada Familia virtual tour on the official website offers an immersive look at Antoni Gaudi's architectural masterpiece in Barcelona. This resource is valuable for European history,...more
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The Sagrada Familia virtual tour on the official website offers an immersive look at Antoni Gaudi's architectural masterpiece in Barcelona. This resource is valuable for European history, geography, or Spanish classes, as students can explore the architectural influences of the period, as well as the religious and cultural symbolism embedded in the design. The tour provides insights into Spain's architectural heritage and Gaudi's unique style, enhancing cultural and historical understanding.
tag(s): europe (83), spain (13), spanish (108), virtual field trips (115)
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While exploring the tour, students can journal their observations, describing details and questions they have about Gaudi's choices. In Spanish class, students can write a descriptive paragraph in Spanish about the basilica, focusing on vocabulary related to art and architecture. Students can sketch parts of the basilica, focusing on Gaudi's unique designs, and then share interpretations of their meanings or symbolism. Have students research Catalan culture, noting how it influenced Gaudi's design, and present findings in small groups.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Victorian Christmas - Paul Stafford
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The Victorian Christmas page on Mr. Victorian's website offers an informative look into how Christmas was celebrated during the Victorian era. It covers the origins of popular Christmas...more
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The Victorian Christmas page on Mr. Victorian's website offers an informative look into how Christmas was celebrated during the Victorian era. It covers the origins of popular Christmas traditions, such as Christmas cards, decorated trees, and gift-giving, which were popularized during Queen Victoria's reign. The page also explores the influence of Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol on holiday customs, giving students historical context for modern celebrations. With its engaging explanations and period illustrations, this resource is ideal for teachers looking to bring Victorian history to life and connect it to contemporary holiday traditions.
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After learning about the origins of Christmas cards in Victorian times, have students design their own cards using traditional Victorian themes like holly, ivy, and nostalgic winter scenes. After discussing Charles Dickens' role in popularizing Christmas traditions, have students read excerpts from A Christmas Carol and discuss its impact on Victorian and modern Christmas celebrations. Have students research and present on how Christmas celebrations have changed from the Victorian era to today. They can compare music, decorations, food, and social customs. Have students create traditional Victorian decorations like paper chains, dried orange ornaments, or cornucopias. They can research each decoration's significance and origins and then display their creations around the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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