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The Best of Our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Resources - Learning for Justice
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3 to 12
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Learning for Justice has compiled an invaluable collection of resources to help educators explore Dr. King's work beyond the "I Have a Dream" speech. From lessons on economic injustice...more
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Learning for Justice has compiled an invaluable collection of resources to help educators explore Dr. King's work beyond the "I Have a Dream" speech. From lessons on economic injustice and civil rights to multimedia tools and primary texts, these materials foster meaningful discussions on social justice, past and present.
tag(s): civil rights (216), martin luther king (42)
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Students could identify a modern injustice, draw parallels to Dr. King's methods, and propose peaceful solutions. Assign students to analyze and reflect on Dr. King's speeches and letters to understand his rhetoric and goals.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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OK2Ask: Proven Techniques to Improve Reading and Writing - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.
This engaging interactive workshop will teach you how to leverage practical strategies and powerful free tools from Microsoft like Reading Coach, Edge/Word Online, and Forms to support your students' literacy development. Whether you're looking to boost reading comprehension, improve writing proficiency, or integrate technology seamlessly into your lessons, this workshop has something for everyone. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore strategies for using technology to enhance reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. 2. Discuss approaches for collaborative writing, feedback, and improving writing skills. 3. Develop strategies for creating assessments aligned with literacy standards to gain insights into student learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
This engaging interactive workshop will teach you how to leverage practical strategies and powerful free tools from Microsoft like Reading Coach, Edge/Word Online, and Forms to support your students' literacy development. Whether you're looking to boost reading comprehension, improve writing proficiency, or integrate technology seamlessly into your lessons, this workshop has something for everyone. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore strategies for using technology to enhance reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. 2. Discuss approaches for collaborative writing, feedback, and improving writing skills. 3. Develop strategies for creating assessments aligned with literacy standards to gain insights into student learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): OK2Askarchive (71), professional development (273), reading comprehension (141), reading strategies (87), writing (303)
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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. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fly Through a Colossal Cave: Son Doong - National Geographic
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6 to 12
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This interactive website on the Son Doong Cave offers a stunning virtual exploration of the world's largest cave, located in Vietnam. Through panoramic images, videos, and detailed...more
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This interactive website on the Son Doong Cave offers a stunning virtual exploration of the world's largest cave, located in Vietnam. Through panoramic images, videos, and detailed descriptions, students can discover unique ecosystems, ancient formations, and underground rivers. This resource is ideal for earth science, geography, or environmental studies classes, providing a real-world example of geological processes and biodiversity.
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tag(s): asia (139), biodiversity (34), caves (7), ecosystems (90), vietnam (39)
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Have your students research cave formations (stalactites, stalagmites) found in Son Doong, then create models using clay or other materials. Students can also design a tourism brochure for Son Doong, promoting conservation awareness while highlighting the cave's natural beauty using a free resource such as Canva, reviewed here. While exploring, students can keep a journal noting fascinating features and questions about the cave's geology and biology.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sydney Opera House - Google
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4 to 12
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The Google Arts & Culture website offers a virtual tour of the Sydney Opera House, allowing teachers to guide students through its iconic architecture and cultural significance. This...more
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The Google Arts & Culture website offers a virtual tour of the Sydney Opera House, allowing teachers to guide students through its iconic architecture and cultural significance. This interactive tool provides immersive views and historical context, making it a valuable resource for art, history, and architecture lessons. It's an engaging way to explore this world-renowned landmark without leaving the classroom or spending any money.
tag(s): australia (28), virtual field trips (129)
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Students can research the Opera House's history and then create a timeline with key events, architects, and cultural milestones. Use a tool like Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here. Compare the Sydney Opera House to other iconic structures globally, examining how each reflects its culture. Let students imagine a story or play set at the Opera House, encouraging them to incorporate descriptive language inspired by the virtual tour.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jewish Interactive: Yom Kippur - Jewish Interactive
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K to 12
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Jewish Interactive: Yom Kippur is a free website with lessons and games to teach Yom Kippur. The site offers resources for teachers, school leaders, and parents. There is a link ...more
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Jewish Interactive: Yom Kippur is a free website with lessons and games to teach Yom Kippur. The site offers resources for teachers, school leaders, and parents. There is a link to an outside site for "Jigzi" games that are interactive and have sound. Note that anything with a crown requires a fee. Teachers can download an e-book in English, Hebrew, and French, which contains additional resources and games.
tag(s): holidays (229), yom kippur (14)
In the Classroom
In the classroom, students can play the games that are on the Jigzi site. Students can discuss their traditions on Yom Kippur by using Book Creator, reviewed here. Finally, students can create short skits to teach younger students about the holiday of Yom Kippur.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NotebookLM - Google
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K to 12
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NotebookLM is the handy study aid you never knew you needed. Add links to websites and videos, text, and documents to create study guides, timelines, an audio podcast, and an ...more
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NotebookLM is the handy study aid you never knew you needed. Add links to websites and videos, text, and documents to create study guides, timelines, an audio podcast, and an AI-generated video summarizing the information provided. Follow the prompts to add one or more items to your notebook. When ready, use the "Notebook Guide" to create study guides, FAQs, a table of contents, a timeline, or a briefing document. Once you create documents, you can select them to gather and develop additional resources, such as an outline, or ask NotebookLM to suggest related ideas. The audio summary option creates a two-person conversation in the form of a podcast to discuss the information, offering customization options that include the ability to focus the discussion on a specific topic or audience. The materials are shareable with a custom link, and you can share audio podcasts and videos with a separate link from the notebook link.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), note taking (30), Teacher Utilities (170), timelines (57)
In the Classroom
Use NotebookLM to support and engage students in many different ways. Upload lessons and documents to create and share study guides with students. Create and share an audio podcast at the start of a new unit to engage students in the upcoming lessons. Share the video with students to include when reviewing materials for upcoming assessments. Use NotebookLM to create a study guide, copy it, and paste it into a quiz tool that uses AI, such as Quizlet reviewed here to create flashcards and study materials for your students or Gibbly, reviewed here to create a quiz. Create a short tutorial using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here on the features and how to use NotebookLM to share with parents for use at home to create study guides for classroom lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Niagara Falls Live - Niagara Falls USA & Canada Tourism
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2 to 12
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The Niagara Falls Live website offers a comprehensive guide for visitors and educators looking to explore one of the world's most famous natural attractions. It features live camera...more
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The Niagara Falls Live website offers a comprehensive guide for visitors and educators looking to explore one of the world's most famous natural attractions. It features live camera feeds of the falls, detailed visitor information, and facts about the history and geography of Niagara Falls. The site provides a "window" into the power and beauty of the falls, which can be used to engage students in lessons on natural wonders, erosion, and the significance of water in both geography and history. This resource is perfect for virtual field trips or nature-related discussions in the classroom. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): canada (23), virtual field trips (129)
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Students can design a postcard as if they visited Niagara Falls using a digital tool such as AddText reviewed here. Students can create a mini-poster explaining the role of Niagara Falls in the regional water cycle. Students can build a model of the Falls using sand or clay and show how erosion changes the land over time.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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World History 2 - Crash Course
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6 to 12
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Crash Course World History is a free digital tool that includes thirty world history videos. This series includes videos on rethinking civilization, drought and famine, Congo and Africa's...more
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Crash Course World History is a free digital tool that includes thirty world history videos. This series includes videos on rethinking civilization, drought and famine, Congo and Africa's World War, nonviolence and peace movements, democracy, authoritarian capitalism, and China. The videos range from twelve to fourteen minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video. This is part 2 of a two-part series of videos. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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tag(s): 1900s (79), 1910s (26), 1920s (25), 1930s (40), 1940s (68), africa (149), democracy (25), japan (60), pearl harbor (15), world war 1 (83), world war 2 (165)
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After watching the video series, students can pick a historical period that they would like to time-travel to and explain why. They can debate which period of world history had the most impact. Use an online debate tool such as Kialo Edu reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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World History - Crash Course
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Crash Course World History is a free digital tool that contains forty-two world history videos. This series includes videos on the Agricultural Revolution, The Indus Valley Civilization,...more
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Crash Course World History is a free digital tool that contains forty-two world history videos. This series includes videos on the Agricultural Revolution, The Indus Valley Civilization, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Rome, The Fall of Rome, the Renaissance, capitalism and socialism, globalization, and World War 1. The videos range from ten to fourteen minutes. This is part 1 of a two-part series of videos. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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tag(s): agriculture (46), renaissance (38), world war 1 (83)
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After watching the video series, the students can pick a historical period they would like to time-travel to and explain why. Students can debate which period of world history was the most impactful. Create a virtual bulletin board for an online debate using Padlet, reviewed here. Turn on the commenting features so students can comment on other students' posts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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US History - Crash Course
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5 to 12
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Crash Course U.S. History is a free digital tool that contains forty-seven U.S. history videos. This series includes videos on the natives and the English, Taxes, and Smuggling, the...more
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Crash Course U.S. History is a free digital tool that contains forty-seven U.S. history videos. This series includes videos on the natives and the English, Taxes, and Smuggling, the War of 1812, the Progressive Era, the 1960s in America, and the Clinton Years or the 1990s. Videos range from eleven to sixteen minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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tag(s): civil war (141), presidents (145), war of 1812 (13)
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After watching the video series, the students can pick a historical period they would like to time-travel to and explain why. Students can debate which period of U.S. history impacted our country most. Finally, students can create skits to teach younger students about the different periods of U.S. history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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US Government and Politics - Crash Course
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5 to 12
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Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics is a free digital tool that contains fifty U.S. Government and Politics videos. This series of videos explores the separation of church and...more
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Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics is a free digital tool that contains fifty U.S. Government and Politics videos. This series of videos explores the separation of church and state, how a bill becomes law, how presidents govern, judicial review, election basics, and more. Videos range from nine to eleven minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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tag(s): branches of government (63), politics (119), presidents (145)
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After watching the video series, students can flip the classroom by teaching others about the content in the video. Students can research specific people who were influential from the video's time period. Finally, students can create a government with students having elections for Congress and President and set up a judicial branch of government that hears cases for review of laws.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeachRock - Rock and Roll Forever Foundation
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K to 12
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth...more
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth explorations and guided activities. Use the search feature to find lessons and collections sorted by subject, music genre, type of activity, and topic. Subjects range from Civics to CTE to STEAM to Art/Design and many others. Each lesson begins with an essential question and includes procedures, student handouts, and videos.
tag(s): artists (88), cross cultural understanding (175), dance (29), empathy (41), jazz (16), musical instruments (53), social and emotional learning (126), sociology (22), STEM (328)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free lessons to find standards-based lessons and activities for many content areas. Encourage students to find additional examples of connections to history (or another subject) made with pop music and pop culture. Use Padlet, reviewed here to curate and share ideas and resources. Add your own resources to create interactive presentations using NearPod, reviewed here or Pear Deck, reviewed here. Include videos, animations, quizzes, and more as part of your presentation. Extend student learning by asking them to create podcasts using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to tell the story of how music and pop culture influenced different historical events.
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U-Report - UNICEF
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6 to 12
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Voices of Youth is UNICEF's digital community where young people can share opinions and discuss topics that are important to them. Students participate by submitting posts sharing their...more
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Voices of Youth is UNICEF's digital community where young people can share opinions and discuss topics that are important to them. Students participate by submitting posts sharing their views on environmental, health, and social issues. Because the site is all about supporting students as changemakers through storytelling, blogging, filming, and interviewing, it includes a resource section that shares tools to improve multimedia, communication, and advocacy skills.
tag(s): disabilities (36), environment (244), hiv/aids (15), inequalities (25), mental health (56), school violence (10), sustainability (54)
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This site is an excellent resource to bookmark and use throughout the year when discussing current events, specific countries or geographic areas, or for non-fiction reading. Find informational texts that matter to your students. Spark informational writing, as well. Allow students to browse the site to find interesting articles. Have students enhance their learning by creating magazine covers of information on this site using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here. Elevate learning by challenging students to create a newspaper article using articles on this site as a model using the Newspaper Clipping Generator, reviewed here. World language teachers will find this useful when viewing articles in French or Spanish to practice translation skills. If you have a blended learning classroom or are teaching remotely, you may want to try adding the reading to Fiskkit, reviewed here to annotate and analyze text and measure reading activity through sharing and commenting on texts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Tech Made EZ with Book Creator - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.
Learn how to use the free Book Creator app in your classroom! This engaging hands-on workshop will guide you through the basics of the app and help you make the most of your free account. Together, we'll explore various strategies to differentiate and scaffold student work, ensuring that all learners can succeed. We'll also discover innovative ways to integrate Book Creator into digital storytelling projects, enhancing creativity and engagement in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Book Creator's features and functionalities. 2. Differentiate instruction and scaffold student work with Book Creator. 3. Apply learning by creating hands-on Book Creator projects. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Learn how to use the free Book Creator app in your classroom! This engaging hands-on workshop will guide you through the basics of the app and help you make the most of your free account. Together, we'll explore various strategies to differentiate and scaffold student work, ensuring that all learners can succeed. We'll also discover innovative ways to integrate Book Creator into digital storytelling projects, enhancing creativity and engagement in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Book Creator's features and functionalities. 2. Differentiate instruction and scaffold student work with Book Creator. 3. Apply learning by creating hands-on Book Creator projects. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): digital storytelling (145), Formative Assessment (42), OK2Askarchive (71), professional development (273)
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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. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Take a Veteran to School Day - HISTORY Education
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K to 12
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This page of The History Channel features Take a Veteran to School Day. Here, you can register for this special day and get How to Guides, Curriculum and Planning Guides, ...more
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This page of The History Channel features Take a Veteran to School Day. Here, you can register for this special day and get How to Guides, Curriculum and Planning Guides, Student Participation Forms, Additional Resources, and a few others in PDF format. The History Channel's Teacher Resources section provides a wealth of materials to support educators in teaching about veterans across various grade levels. It offers lesson plans, video clips, interactive activities, and primary source documents that bring historical events to life. The site also features multimedia content such as documentaries and curated video series, making it a dynamic and engaging tool for enhancing history lessons in the classroom. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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tag(s): terrorism (41), veterans (30), vietnam (39), world war 1 (83), world war 2 (165)
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Students can work in groups to create their own documentary-style video about a veteran or better yet, interviewing a veteran. Record and share the interview using a tool such as Powtoon, reviewed here. Students can also create a detailed timeline about what the veteran shares using a digital tool like Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Museum of the American Latino - Smithsonian
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The Smithsonian Latino Center website offers rich educational resources focused on Latino history, art, and culture. Explore the exhibits, virtual tours, and multimedia content that...more
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The Smithsonian Latino Center website offers rich educational resources focused on Latino history, art, and culture. Explore the exhibits, virtual tours, and multimedia content that highlight the diverse contributions of Latino communities to the United States. The site provides access to digital collections, lesson plans, and videos aligned with subjects such as history, social studies, and art. Engaging tools like the Smithsonian Learning Lab allow educators to create interactive learning experiences. This site is invaluable for integrating Latino culture and history into the classroom, promoting inclusivity and multicultural understanding. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): art history (103), cultures (245), hispanic (45), virtual field trips (129)
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Using the Smithsonian Latino Center's digital collections, have students choose a cultural artifact. Examples could be a piece of art, clothing, or an important document. Have students explore the virtual exhibits and collections from the Smithsonian Latino Center. Afterward, they can create a digital or physical gallery walk, selecting their favorite pieces or artifacts and writing brief descriptions. Host a classroom or school-wide event where students explore various aspects of Latino culture, from music and dance to food and traditions. Students can collaborate to create a short performance or video that encapsulates what they've learned or invite local Latino artists or community members to share their experiences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Native American Mascot Controversy - The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica
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6 to 12
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The Britannica entry on the "Native American Mascot Controversy" provides an in-depth look at the debate surrounding the use of Native American imagery and names for sports teams and...more
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The Britannica entry on the "Native American Mascot Controversy" provides an in-depth look at the debate surrounding the use of Native American imagery and names for sports teams and mascots. It explores the historical context, detailing how these mascots have long been considered offensive by many Native American groups, who argue that such representations perpetuate stereotypes and diminish the significance of their culture. The article also discusses key legal cases, decisions by educational institutions, and shifts in public opinion, as well as the broader conversation about cultural appropriation and respect for Indigenous peoples.
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tag(s): courts (24), cultures (245), debate (39), native americans (116)
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Challenge students to design an alternative, respectful mascot for a fictional sports team. Use a platform, such as Kialo Edu, reviewed hereto debate the topic. Have students research different Native American tribes and their cultural practices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rosh Hoshanah - Rosenfeld Community of Practice
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K to 12
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Rosenfeld Community of Practices offers this resource site to teach students about Rosh Hoshanah and Yom Kippur. The site includes videos, songs, books, lesson plans, and much more....more
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Rosenfeld Community of Practices offers this resource site to teach students about Rosh Hoshanah and Yom Kippur. The site includes videos, songs, books, lesson plans, and much more. Each lesson plan includes teaching instructions, incorporating Jewish values, teaching materials, and extension activities. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (175), cultures (245), holidays (229), religions (122), rosh hashanah (12), yom kippur (14)
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Use book suggestions and videos from this site in lessons on Judaism, cross-cultural understanding, or holidays. Engage students in learning about Rosh Hashanah by asking students and family members to share their family's observations of Jewish holidays. Use AI tools such as MagicSchool, reviewed here to enhance learning. For example, use MagicSchool's conceptual understanding tool to generate ideas with classroom activities that help students understand this observance and how it ties to their current knowledge base or use the tool that shares common misconceptions about a topic and how to address them. Extend learning by asking students to share their understanding using Snorkl, reviewed here. Create a Snorkl topic board that asks students to share information about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, then Snorkl provides instant, personalized feedback to student responses.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Eras of Presidential Speeches - C-Span Classroom
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6 to 12
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This lesson explores historical presidential speeches from different eras. It includes activities related to video discussions and analysis of the features that make speeches memorable....more
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This lesson explores historical presidential speeches from different eras. It includes activities related to video discussions and analysis of the features that make speeches memorable. Student handouts, a Frayer Model activity, and optional extension activities are also included. This lesson features choice board activities encouraging students to select and explore speeches from three different eras and share their findings with a culminating writing activity.
tag(s): 1800s (81), 1900s (79), 20th century (169), d day (11), kennedy (21), presidents (145), roosevelt (17), speeches (22)
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Include this lesson and videos as part of many activities and content topics. For example, use this information in speech classes to model and share different techniques that make speeches memorable or include lessons during social studies activities on various eras of American History to represent and learn about changes in history over several eras. The choice board is provided in Google Slides, reviewed here, copy and adjust the choice board activities to fit the different needs of your students by changing the questions and adding additional videos or informational links. Extend learning by asking students to participate in project-based learning activities using this information as a starting point. Use MagicSchool's PBL Generator, reviewed here to create a full project plan by uploading a copy of the Google Slides in this lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Cyark
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Visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial is typically out of reach for most classrooms; however, a virtual visit is accessible to all. This site includes links to exhibitions, videos,...more
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Visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial is typically out of reach for most classrooms; however, a virtual visit is accessible to all. This site includes links to exhibitions, videos, a panorama tour, a 3D explorer, and more. Visit the lesson plans section to find lessons for grades K-12 that include several content areas, including math, science, and visual arts. Use the provided links to download individual lessons in a zip file. Lessons include correlations to national teaching standards.
tag(s): jefferson (20), landmarks (20), lincoln (65), photography (126), roosevelt (17), virtual field trips (129), washington (33)
In the Classroom
Add this site to your current resources for teaching about national landmarks or enhance learning by integrating the lessons into math, science, and visual arts as real-world models of your teaching topics. Include individual resources from this site, such as the 3D explorer on a Padlet, reviewed here to share with students. Take advantage of one of Padlet's "recipes" to automatically generate a video playlist, KWL chart, or choice board that encourages students to visit and learn about Mount Rushmore virtually. Extend student learning by asking them to show what they know using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here to create infographics, flyers, or travel brochures using information learned from their virtual visits.
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