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16 Habits of the Mind: Communicating with Clarity and Precision - WonderGrove Kids
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3 to 8
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This short YouTube video introduces one of the Habits of the Mind, "Communicating with Clarity and Precision." It explains how effective thinkers and learners strive to express their...more
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This short YouTube video introduces one of the Habits of the Mind, "Communicating with Clarity and Precision." It explains how effective thinkers and learners strive to express their ideas clearly, use accurate language, and avoid vague or confusing statements. The video encourages students to choose precise words, organize their thoughts before speaking or writing, and communicate in ways that help others understand their ideas. It emphasizes that clear communication improves problem-solving, collaboration, and learning by allowing people to share their thinking more effectively and avoid misunderstandings.
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tag(s): thinking routines (35), thinking skills (116)
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Write several vague sentences on the board, such as "The thing was big" or "She did something nice." In small groups, have students rewrite each sentence in clearer, more precise language. Provide students with a short paragraph that contains vague words such as "stuff," "things," "a lot," or "very." Students can revise the paragraph by replacing these words with more specific vocabulary. Ask students a question related to a text or topic they are studying. First, have students think silently about their answer. Then have them explain their idea to a partner using complete sentences and clear reasoning. Partners can listen and ask clarifying questions if something is unclear.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Photos for Class - StoryboardThat
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K to 12
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Find free, safe educational images with the Photos for Class search tool. Find age-appropriate images fueled by Pixabay SafeSearch and proprietary filters, including automatic citations,...more
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Find free, safe educational images with the Photos for Class search tool. Find age-appropriate images fueled by Pixabay SafeSearch and proprietary filters, including automatic citations, and are licensed by Creative Commons for public use. Begin by typing your search term or using the microphone. Select an image to add to a StoryBoardThat comic, reviewed here or download to your device. Use the three dots in the caption to follow the link to view the image on Pixabay, reviewed here.
tag(s): copyright (42), creative commons (28), images (266)
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Include a link to Photos for Class on student computers and your class website, along with other free image sites such as Pixabay, reviewed here and Unsplash, reviewed here. Find additional resources on the TeachersFirst Free Image Resources Special Topics Page, reviewed here. Use images for any purpose, including multimedia projects created with Canva Docs, reviewed here and Sway, reviewed here. Use the included citations to teach students about the ethical use of digital resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Civics360 - Florida Citizen
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6 to 8
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Civics360 is an interactive civics review resource designed to help middle school students build strong civic knowledge and skills. The site offers engaging lessons on topics such as...more
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Civics360 is an interactive civics review resource designed to help middle school students build strong civic knowledge and skills. The site offers engaging lessons on topics such as Citizen You, Founders' Influence, The Founding from Colonies to the United States, Constitutional Principles and Structures, The Executive and Legislative Branches, the Judicial Branch and Legal System, Florida State and Local Government, My Rights and Liberties, Engaged Citizens, Voting and Elections, Why a Constitutional Republic, the U.S. and the World, an End of the Year Practice Assessment, and the High School U.S. Government Classroom. Each lesson includes videos, viewing guides, readings, vocabulary, review questions, practice tests, and helpful resource links. While Civics360 was created to support Florida's civics standards, the content aligns well with civics standards in any state. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): american revolution (92), branches of government (68), colonial america (97), declaration of independence (18), elections (87)
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Students can use all the resources that are provided with each lesson. Students can use 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by ClassTools, reviewed here to compare and contrast the three branches of government. Students can use Presentations AI, reviewed here to create a presentation on any of the topics that are featured on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Name Selection Tool
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K to 12
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SkyFrost is a simple, free online tool created by a teacher to help with classroom management by randomly selecting names from a list, which can be useful for calling on ...more
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SkyFrost is a simple, free online tool created by a teacher to help with classroom management by randomly selecting names from a list, which can be useful for calling on students, forming groups, or choosing volunteers. The Name Selection Tool lets you input a list of names, randomly pick one, and remove selected names from the pool. It also lets you drag and drop names between lists and display the selected name on a separate screen, which is helpful for classrooms with dual displays. The site is lightweight, runs entirely in your browser without uploading any data, and can even be saved locally for offline use, making it a practical classroom resource for promoting fairness and engagement in participation.
tag(s): classroom management (135), Teacher Utilities (214)
In the Classroom
Use the tool to randomly call on students during discussions so everyone has an equal chance to share ideas. Ask a fun or reflective question, such as "What is one goal for today?" or "What is one thing you learned yesterday?" Then use SkyFrost to select the students who will respond. Let the tool choose team leaders, helpers, or presenters for activities, review games, or classroom jobs to keep things fun and unbiased.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Primary Source Analysis Tool - Library for Congress
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6 to 12
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The Primary Source Analysis Tool is a graphic organizer for students. The graphic organizer includes three sections titled: Observe, Reflect, Question, Further Investigation, and Additional...more
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The Primary Source Analysis Tool is a graphic organizer for students. The graphic organizer includes three sections titled: Observe, Reflect, Question, Further Investigation, and Additional Notes. This document can be either downloaded or added to your Google Drive. You can also edit the document directly by clicking the three dots in the top-right corner and selecting Annotate.
tag(s): graphic organizers (57), primary sources (134)
In the Classroom
Print and share this tool for students to use when evaluating a primary source document. Students can then share their finished graphic organizer with Lino, reviewed here for others to view or include it as a supplement to a writing assignment or research project.
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Green Card Voices - Green Card Voices
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6 to 12
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Green Card Voices is a nonprofit organization that collects and shares first-person stories of immigrants and refugees through video, written narratives, books, and multimedia projects...more
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Green Card Voices is a nonprofit organization that collects and shares first-person stories of immigrants and refugees through video, written narratives, books, and multimedia projects to build understanding and empathy across communities. The website offers an extensive digital library of personal immigration stories from people who have come to the United States from around the world, highlighting their journeys, challenges, and contributions. It also provides educational resources, including a free teaching guide with lessons and activities for middle and high school classrooms that center on real voices and experiences to explore history, culture, identity, and civic life. The content fosters authentic discussions about immigration and can be a rich resource for social studies, ELA, and diversity units. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): cultures (292), diversity (55), identity (39), immigrants (51), immigration (85), multimedia (62)
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Have students watch or read a short story about an immigrant, then discuss themes such as courage, belonging, and challenges, using sentence starters to support thoughtful conversation. In ELA, have students write their own personal or family migration story (or a fictionalized narrative inspired by the site), practicing narrative techniques such as voice, dialogue, and descriptive detail. Treat the stories as primary sources, and have students identify key details about reasons for migration, cultural identity, and adaptation, and connect them to historical or current immigration topics. Ask students to select one individual and use a mapping tool like MyLens, reviewed here, to visualize the storyteller's journey and historical context.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Voter Registration - USAGov
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6 to 12
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The Voter Registration page on USA.gov offers clear, official information about how U.S. citizens can register to vote in federal, state, and local elections. It explains the basic...more
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The Voter Registration page on USA.gov offers clear, official information about how U.S. citizens can register to vote in federal, state, and local elections. It explains the basic steps for registration, how to find your state's registration deadlines and forms, and links to tools to check or update your voter registration status. The site also connects users to state and local election offices for specific rules and contact information, making it a reliable starting point for understanding the requirements and process for registering to vote.
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Have students read the page and create a simple flowchart using Mind Map Generator, reviewed here showing the steps a citizen must take to register to vote, including finding state rules and deadlines. Use the site to address common misconceptions (for example, who can register, age requirements, and residency rules) and have students sort statements into "true" or "false" using evidence from the page. Assign small groups different states to explore linked registration rules and compare deadlines, identification requirements, or registration methods, then report their findings. They can create presentations using a digital tool such as Aha Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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15 Fun and Inspiring Perseverance Activities - Mental Health Center Kids
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K to 8
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"15 Fun and Inspiring Perseverance Activities for Kids" offers a helpful collection of engaging activities that teach children to persevere through challenges. The article begins by...more
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"15 Fun and Inspiring Perseverance Activities for Kids" offers a helpful collection of engaging activities that teach children to persevere through challenges. The article begins by defining perseverance and explaining why helping kids develop this skill is important for their emotional well-being and success at school and in life. It then shares 15 specific activities with short descriptions and examples that children can try at home or in the classroom, such as praising effort instead of focusing on results, practicing positive self-talk, using "yet" language, planning ahead, reading books about perseverance, managing expectations, caring for a plant, and more. These activities make learning about perseverance fun, inspiring, and practical for kids.
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tag(s): charactered (86), classroom management (135), social and emotional learning (195)
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Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here to track how often to water a plant. Students can use Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here to record themselves learning a new instrument. Students can read various picture books about teaching perseverance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teacher Hive - Tony Vincent
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K to 12
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Teacher Hive is a free resource for finding and creating teacher-created apps. Registration isn't required to access shared apps; however, registration allows users to save favorite...more
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Teacher Hive is a free resource for finding and creating teacher-created apps. Registration isn't required to access shared apps; however, registration allows users to save favorite apps, follow content creators, and share their apps. Find apps by searching, browsing featured apps, or browsing by collection type, such as teacher tools, brain breaks, math, and more. Each app includes a link to information: a summary, AI-generated details about the resource used to create the code, and details about the target grade level. Visit "The Buzz" to find recent posts featuring newly landed apps, as well as suggestions for creating apps and using the site to its best advantage.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), game based learning (304), Teacher Utilities (214)
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Share apps found on Teacher Hive with students to use for review, remediation, or practice of classroom content. Teacher Hive is an excellent site to share with parents who ask for additional learning support at home. Create personalized learning activities, no coding knowledge required, for students to add to Teacher Hive using Gemini Canvas, located in Google Gemini, then choose tools from the dropdown box to find Canvas in the chat message. After refining your activity, follow the directions in Teacher Hive to copy the code, upload your app, or share the link from Gemini with your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bolt AI - StackBlitz
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6 to 12
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Bolt is a free tool that simplifies coding by allowing users to describe the application or website they want to create in plain English, then uses AI to translate that ...more
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Bolt is a free tool that simplifies coding by allowing users to describe the application or website they want to create in plain English, then uses AI to translate that information into functional code. The interface features a live preview pane, enabling users to see their changes in real time as they edit code or prompt the AI for adjustments. When satisfied, publish the website and receive the URL to share. Free accounts include 300,000 tokens daily and 1,000,000 tokens per month. Building a basic, generic landing page typically costs between 25,000 and 100,000 tokens for the initial generation.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (300), coding (109)
In the Classroom
Use Bolt to engage students in a computer science or web design course by prompting the AI to create a basic landing page for a fictional business or a personal portfolio. To enhance the lesson and check for understanding of the generated code, have students take their most complex functions or script segments and explain them using Snorkl, reviewed here. This allows you to see the student's thought process behind the AI's output. For a final project that extends learning, challenge students to build a community-focused web app or a comprehensive digital study guide and then present their development journey through an interactive presentation created in Gamma, reviewed here. This process allows students to synthesize their technical work into a professional multimedia format that showcases their problem-solving and coding skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Life under Apartheid | Teaching with Primary Sources - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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Help students understand the realities of apartheid in South Africa through historical context and firsthand perspectives. This lesson explores how apartheid laws affected daily life...more
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Help students understand the realities of apartheid in South Africa through historical context and firsthand perspectives. This lesson explores how apartheid laws affected daily life for Black South Africans, including restrictions on where people could live, work, travel, and attend school. Using video content and supporting materials, students learn about the social, political, and economic impacts of segregation while examining the experiences of those who lived under the system. This resource provides an engaging way to introduce topics such as human rights, civil rights, social justice, and the struggle for equality, making it a valuable addition to world history, social studies, and civics instruction.
tag(s): civil rights (217), Nelson Mandela (29), primary sources (134), south africa (32)
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After viewing the video, have students write a journal response describing how apartheid laws affected the daily lives of Black South Africans. Have students compare apartheid in South Africa with segregation in the United States. Using a Venn diagram made with the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here, have students identify similarities and differences in laws, daily life, resistance efforts, and outcomes. Students can create posters, public service announcements, podcasts, or digital presentations with Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here promoting equality and human rights.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Apartheid - Encyclopedia Britannica
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3 to 8
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The Kids Britannica article on Apartheid provides a clear, age-appropriate explanation of South Africa's system of racial segregation and discrimination that existed from 1948 to the...more
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The Kids Britannica article on Apartheid provides a clear, age-appropriate explanation of South Africa's system of racial segregation and discrimination that existed from 1948 to the early 1990s. Written for younger readers, the article explains how apartheid laws separated people based on race, restricted the rights of nonwhite South Africans, and led to widespread inequality. The resource also highlights the efforts of activists and leaders, including Nelson Mandela, who worked to end apartheid and establish a democratic South Africa. With accessible language and easy-to-understand historical information, this article is a useful introduction to topics such as civil rights, human rights, social justice, and modern world history.
tag(s): civil rights (217), Nelson Mandela (29), racism (80), south africa (32)
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After reading the article, have students create a timeline using MyLens, reviewed here showing key events in South African history, including the beginning of apartheid, major protests, Nelson Mandela's imprisonment and release, and the first democratic elections. Ask students to identify rights that were restricted under apartheid and to compare them with the rights they enjoy today. Create a class chart with Infographic Presentation Templates, reviewed here discussing why equal rights are important in a democratic society. Pair the apartheid article with a biography of Nelson Mandela. Students can create a cause-and-effect organizer showing how apartheid influenced Mandela's actions and how his efforts helped bring change to South Africa.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service - Globe Trottin' Kids
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K to 8
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The Globe Trottin' Kids article "Mandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service" introduces students to Nelson Mandela Day and encourages them to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy through acts of service...more
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The Globe Trottin' Kids article "Mandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service" introduces students to Nelson Mandela Day and encourages them to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy through acts of service and kindness. The article explains the significance of dedicating 67 minutes to helping others--representing Mandela's 67 years of public service--and provides age-appropriate ideas such as organizing food or clothing drives, helping neighbors, cleaning community spaces, and volunteering. In addition to service-learning ideas, the site recommends books on Nelson Mandela and South Africa, as well as links to geography and culture activities that help students learn more about the country. This resource is a great way to combine character education, global awareness, citizenship, and community service in the classroom.
tag(s): charactered (86), Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
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In honor of Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service, have students spend 67 minutes completing a service project. Ideas include organizing classroom supplies, creating thank-you cards for school staff, cleaning a school garden, collecting donations, or helping younger students. Use maps, books, and online resources to learn about South Africa's geography, culture, languages, and landmarks. Students can create travel brochures, postcards, or digital presentations with Canva for Edu, reviewed here highlighting what they discover. Read a picture book or biography about Nelson Mandela and discuss his leadership, perseverance, and commitment to equality. Students can create character trait webs, timelines, or illustrations with Google Drawings, reviewed here that highlight important moments in his life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nelson Mandela and the Right to Education - AFT ShareMyLesson
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View this lesson that helps students explore Nelson Mandela's belief in the power of education as a tool for social change and equality. Through readings, discussion questions, and...more
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View this lesson that helps students explore Nelson Mandela's belief in the power of education as a tool for social change and equality. Through readings, discussion questions, and classroom activities, students examine Mandela's life, the challenges faced under apartheid, and the importance of access to education as a fundamental human right. The lesson encourages critical thinking about educational opportunities worldwide while helping students make connections among historical events, human rights, and civic responsibility. This resource is well-suited for social studies, history, civics, and global education lessons focused on leadership, justice, and equity.
tag(s): Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
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After exploring the lesson, have students discuss why Nelson Mandela believed education was a powerful tool for change. Students can work in small groups to identify ways education impacts individuals, communities, and societies, and then share their ideas with the class. Have students analyze one of Nelson Mandela's famous quotes about education, such as "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Students can explain the meaning of the quote, connect it to Mandela's life, and write about how education can create positive change today. Extend learning by having students identify an educational need within their school or community and develop a plan to address it. Ideas might include organizing a book drive, collecting school supplies, creating peer tutoring opportunities, or promoting literacy through a reading campaign.
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Teaching About Nelson Mandela, Apartheid and the Struggle for Freedom - Boston University African Studies Center
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View this annotated guide designed to help educators teach about Nelson Mandela's life, the apartheid system in South Africa, and the movement for freedom and equality. The guide organizes...more
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View this annotated guide designed to help educators teach about Nelson Mandela's life, the apartheid system in South Africa, and the movement for freedom and equality. The guide organizes recommended books, films, websites, biographies, and classroom resources for elementary, middle, and high school students, making it easy for teachers to locate age-appropriate materials. In addition to resources about Mandela, the guide provides background information on apartheid, resistance movements, and South Africa's transition to democracy, offering valuable support for lessons on human rights, social justice, world history, and civic engagement.
tag(s): charactered (86), Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
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Working in groups, students can create posters, public service announcements, videos, or social media-style graphics with Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here that promote equality, respect, and human rights. Older students can analyze speeches, photographs, interviews, or historical documents referenced in the guide. Students should identify the author's perspective, purpose, and message and discuss how primary sources help us understand history. Facilitate a classroom discussion or Socratic Seminar on questions such as What is justice? How can one person influence change? Why is it important to stand up against unfair treatment? Encourage students to support their ideas with evidence from the resources.
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Nelson Mandela - Ducksters
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Ducksters' Nelson Mandela biography provides a student-friendly overview of the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela. Written in clear, accessible language, the article covers...more
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Ducksters' Nelson Mandela biography provides a student-friendly overview of the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela. Written in clear, accessible language, the article covers Mandela's childhood, education, involvement in the anti-apartheid movement, imprisonment, release, presidency, and lasting legacy in South Africa and around the world. The page also includes a timeline of key events, interesting facts, and comprehension-friendly content, making it a useful introduction to Mandela's role in promoting equality, justice, and human rights. This resource is well-suited for social studies, history, reading comprehension, and biography studies.
tag(s): Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
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After reading the biography, have students identify important events in Mandela's life and place them on a timeline using MyLens, reviewed here. Have students create a trading card using Trading Card Creator, reviewed here featuring Nelson Mandela. Include key facts, accomplishments, important dates, challenges he faced, and a quote that reflects his values. Students can then create cards for other influential leaders and compare them. Use Mandela's work against apartheid as a starting point for discussions about fairness, equality, and human rights. Students can write a reflection explaining how one person can make a positive impact on society.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What Can I Do?- Nelson Mandela Day - Nelson Mandela Foundation
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The Mandela Day "What Can I Do?" website encourages students, teachers, and community members to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy through service and positive action. The site promotes...more
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The Mandela Day "What Can I Do?" website encourages students, teachers, and community members to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy through service and positive action. The site promotes the idea that everyone can make a difference by dedicating time to helping others and improving their communities. Visitors can explore ideas for volunteering, community service projects, environmental initiatives, and acts of kindness that reflect Mandela's values of justice, equality, compassion, and service. The resource is especially useful for classrooms looking to connect social studies, citizenship, character education, and service-learning activities while inspiring students to become active and responsible global citizens.
tag(s): africa (162), charactered (86), Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
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Nelson Mandela Day encourages people to dedicate 67 minutes of service to others. Have students brainstorm needs within the school or community and complete a 67-minute service project, such as writing thank-you notes, organizing supplies, cleaning a shared space, or creating care packages. After learning about Nelson Mandela, have students reflect on qualities such as perseverance, leadership, equality, and compassion. Students can create a personal pledge describing one way they will make a positive difference in their community. Have students research Nelson Mandela and another historical or contemporary leader who has worked to improve society. Using a Venn diagram, infographic, or presentation made with Canva Edu, reviewed here, students can compare the individuals' goals, actions, and impact on their communities and the world.
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We Are America - We Are America Project
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4 to 12
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The We Are America Project is a student-centered national initiative that partners with teachers and young people to explore and define what it means to be American through personal...more
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The We Are America Project is a student-centered national initiative that partners with teachers and young people to explore and define what it means to be American through personal storytelling and reflection. The website features a growing library of student-authored stories that highlight diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, making it a rich resource for discussions about identity, immigration, community, and belonging. Educator resources include conversation guides and supports for using these stories as classroom texts, helping students connect personal narratives to broader themes in history and social studies. This project encourages meaningful dialogue and critical thinking, giving students a voice in shaping a national conversation about American identity.
tag(s): communities (40), critical thinking (179), diversity (55), identity (39), immigration (85), narrative (16), perspective (30), stories and storytelling (75)
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Have students read a few student stories from the site and then participate in small-group discussions about shared experiences, differences, and what makes people feel included in a community. Students can write their own "We Are America"-style stories about their backgrounds, family traditions, or meaningful life experiences, connecting personal identity to broader social themes. Create a bulletin board or digital display using Padlet, reviewed here where students post quotes, drawings, or summaries that represent what "We Are America" means to them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teen Fact-Checking Network - Poynter
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6 to 12
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The Teen Fact-Checking Network (TFCN) from Poynter's MediaWise initiative is a virtual newsroom where middle and high school students learn real-world media literacy skills by...more
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The Teen Fact-Checking Network (TFCN) from Poynter's MediaWise initiative is a virtual newsroom where middle and high school students learn real-world media literacy skills by researching and debunking viral misinformation online. Teens work together to investigate questionable claims they find on social platforms, create fact-checks tailored for a young audience, and share their findings through digital storytelling. By using professional fact-checking strategies (such as source evaluation, reverse searches, and lateral reading), the TFCN helps students to think critically about digital information and to become responsible media consumers and creators.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), digital storytelling (166), evaluating sources (45), media literacy (122)
In the Classroom
Have students bring in a trending social media post, headline, or video. Using TFCN fact-checks as models, students can analyze the claim, identify the source, and determine whether the information is reliable. Teach students the basic steps of professional fact-checking (lateral reading, source verification, reverse image search). Use TFCN examples to show how teens verify information, then let students practice with guided support. In small groups, students investigate a questionable claim and create their own short fact-check using slides or a video using a digital tool such as Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Duke Reporters' Lab - Sanford School of Public Policy
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5 to 12
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The Reporters' Lab is a journalism research center based at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University that studies and supports fact-checking efforts worldwide. Its core...more
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The Reporters' Lab is a journalism research center based at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University that studies and supports fact-checking efforts worldwide. Its core work includes maintaining a global database and annual census of fact-checking organizations, developing tools and resources such as Fact-Check Insights and Tech & Check to help expand and automate fact-checking, and publishing analysis about trends in misinformation and media trust. The site also shares news about its projects and provides access to worldwide fact-checking initiatives and structured journalism resources.
tag(s): evaluating sources (45), media literacy (122)
In the Classroom
Use the site's research insights to teach how fact-checkers verify information, images, and quotes. Have students compare multiple news sources covering the same event and evaluate credibility, bias, and evidence. Have students create their own "fact-checking" reports on school, community, or current events, writing short articles that explain what they found and how they verified it using Napkin AI, reviewed here to include infographics, timelines, and additional supporting images.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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