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Census Quick Facts - United States Census Bureau
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4 to 12
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The U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts website provides current population, demographic, housing, economic, and education data for states, counties, cities, towns, and other geographic...more
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The U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts website provides current population, demographic, housing, economic, and education data for states, counties, cities, towns, and other geographic areas across the United States. Users can quickly access information such as population totals, age distribution, racial and ethnic composition, income levels, housing statistics, educational attainment, and business data. The site allows easy comparison of multiple locations and presents data in a clear, easy-to-read format that is useful for research projects, geography lessons, civics activities, and data analysis. Unlike older versions of the site, the information is updated regularly using the most recent Census and American Community Survey data.
tag(s): census (12), population (53)
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Use this site as the starting point for individual or group projects. Have pairs of students create multimedia presentations about specific states or counties. Have students use a mapping tool such as as Zeemaps, reviewed here, to create a map of the locations they have researched (with audio stories and pictures included)!You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Mythweb Lessons
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4 to 10
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This page offers a number of lesson ideas linked to the Mythweb site for Greek mythology studies. There are a number of suggestions on how to integrate the material into ...more
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This page offers a number of lesson ideas linked to the Mythweb site for Greek mythology studies. There are a number of suggestions on how to integrate the material into other classroom activities.
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Take advantage of the free teacher guides and lesson plans offered on this site! Definitely a helpful resource for a world history classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wyoming
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4 to 12
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The state's home page. ...more
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North Carolina
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4 to 12
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West Virginia
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4 to 12
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New Mexico
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African American Studies Web Guide - University of Chicago
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6 to 12
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The eCUIP African American Studies digital library is a rich, well-organized online resource designed to support K-12 teaching and learning about African American history, culture,...more
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The eCUIP African American Studies digital library is a rich, well-organized online resource designed to support K-12 teaching and learning about African American history, culture, literature, arts, and more. The collection includes a broad variety of materials, from biographies, historical timelines, and cultural essays to music archives, literature guides, art and jazz history, and interactive resources, all organized into thematic sections such as People, History, Literature, Arts, and Places. The site also connects to external reference works, primary-source documents, and multimedia content, making it a versatile hub for research and cross-curricular projects. For teachers, eCUIP offers clear pathways to build lessons around civil rights, cultural contributions, historical migrations, African American literature, and artistic heritage. It is a valuable tool for creating inclusive, comprehensive, and engaging units that help students understand the wide-ranging experiences and contributions of African Americans throughout United States history.
tag(s): africa (162), african american (130)
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If looking for new materials or resources for a unit, adding multicultural perspectives, OR black History Month, be sure to check out some of the links on this site! Just make sure to save it as a favorite for easier retrieval later. Whatever theme students are learning about or researching, they can enhance their learning by blogging about their understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph, you just click an icon to upload images from your computer or add a YouTube or X (formerly Twitter) link. This blog creator requires no registration. Alternatively, they could modify their learning by creating an interactive, multimedia poster using Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936 to 1938 - Library of Congress
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6 to 12
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Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936 to 1938 is an online collection from the Library of Congress that includes more than 2,300 first-person accounts...more
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Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936 to 1938 is an online collection from the Library of Congress that includes more than 2,300 first-person accounts from individuals who had been enslaved, along with nearly 500 black-and-white photographs. These interviews were gathered in the 1930s through the Federal Writers' Project, part of the Works Progress Administration, and preserve personal memories of slavery many decades after emancipation. The collection provides access to the original narratives, state-by-state stories, photographs, and related administrative documents that help explain how the interviews were conducted. Because of the depth and authenticity of these firsthand voices, this resource remains a powerful tool for students, teachers, and researchers seeking to understand the lived experiences of slavery and the ways these stories shaped American history.
tag(s): africa (162), african american (130), civil war (145)
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Play the audio portions of this site over the interactive whiteboard or with external computer speakers) to help students understand the reality of living as a slave in the Antebellum South. There is also a transcript teachers could print out to assist students who have trouble discerning the words or need to be guided. This would be a great resource for a US history class studying the lead up the the Civil War.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Africans in America - PBS
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6 to 12
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The Africans in America website serves as a companion to the PBS documentary series that explores the history of racial slavery in the United States from the beginnings of the ...more
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The Africans in America website serves as a companion to the PBS documentary series that explores the history of racial slavery in the United States from the beginnings of the Atlantic slave trade in the 16th century through the end of the Civil War in 1865. The site is organized into four historical periods, each offering a narrative overview along with a rich Resource Bank of documents, images, biographies, and expert commentaries. A Teacher's Guide is also included to support classroom use. Through its detailed structure and primary sources, the website shows how the presence, contributions, and struggles of Africans and African Americans shaped the nation's economic, cultural, and social foundations and how the conflict between American ideals of liberty and the reality of slavery influenced early United States history.
tag(s): africa (162), african american (130)
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Have students explore the Resource Bank, select one picture, artifact, or map, and complete a simple "See, Think, Wonder" chart to share what they notice and the questions they have about the people or events shown. The chart can be completed digitally on Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here. Using one of the four historical periods on the website, have students choose three major events and create a mini timeline on paper or using Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here. They should add a sentence for each event explaining why it mattered. Assign students a person from the Resource Bank's biography section. Have them read a kid-friendly portion of the entry and record three facts about the person, why they were important, and one lingering question. Then have them share with a partner.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The African American Mosaic - Library of Congress.
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The African American Mosaic and related exhibits such as The African American Odyssey: A Quest for Full Citizenship present a sweeping, multi-century panorama of African American experiences,...more
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The African American Mosaic and related exhibits such as The African American Odyssey: A Quest for Full Citizenship present a sweeping, multi-century panorama of African American experiences, from colonization and slavery through abolition, migration, the Great Depression and World Wars, the civil rights movement, and into the present. The Library of Congress draws from its vast collections of books, periodicals, photographs, manuscripts, music, film, and other primary sources to document how African Americans have shaped and contributed to United States history. These exhibitions highlight major periods and themes, including the fight for freedom and civil rights, migration, cultural achievements, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. The result is a rich and accessible resource that helps students, teachers, and the public explore the depth and diversity of Black history in America.
tag(s): africa (162), african american (130)
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Use the primary documents on this site to introduce the Slave trade AND the importance of analyzing primary sources in history. Print out 5-6 of the primary sources on this site assigning student groups one of the sources. Have groups analyze and interpret the content of their source with the intentions of presenting their results to the class briefly through a speech. After all the groups have presented their findings, each group will send one representative to the front of the class where students will defend their piece by its validity and reliability. Survivor style, the class will vote off documents in rounds until one piece is left standing - the most valid and reliable. An interesting way to combo both content and historical thinking skills in one class!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BlackPast - BlackPast.org
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4 to 12
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BlackPast.org is a free, nonprofit online encyclopedia dedicated to the history of Africans and people of African descent worldwide, with a special focus on African American history....more
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BlackPast.org is a free, nonprofit online encyclopedia dedicated to the history of Africans and people of African descent worldwide, with a special focus on African American history. It includes extensive biographies, primary documents, key speeches, and detailed timelines that help students and teachers explore major events in civil rights history. The site has grown into one of the largest and most respected online collections of Black history. It serves as an excellent starting point for learning about important movements, leaders, and moments that have shaped the United States.
tag(s): africa (162), african american (130)
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Create small groups of students. From the menu on the left, click African American History. Under Browse Our Online Encyclopedia assign one of the Entries About...(People, Places, etc.) to each small group. Ask students to choose on topic per student in the group from their Entries About. After reading their encyclopedia entry and taking notes with an online tool like Simplenote, reviewed here, have them share the info they learned with their small group. Tell students to be sure to save the URL to share their notes and questions with you and their peers. Simple note allows you to access and update across all devices. If you have the time, you could then mix the groups up and have them share what they learned with the new group, thus giving students a little more knowledge about a huge topic: African American History.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mandela Day Ideas For Schools - Twinkl
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The Twinkl article "Mandela Day Ideas for Schools: 11 Activities for Your Class" offers educators a collection of ready-to-use activities to help students learn about Nelson Mandela's...more
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The Twinkl article "Mandela Day Ideas for Schools: 11 Activities for Your Class" offers educators a collection of ready-to-use activities to help students learn about Nelson Mandela's life, values, and legacy while promoting kindness, service, and global citizenship. The activities include discussion prompts, writing tasks, art projects, community service ideas, and reflection exercises that encourage students to explore themes such as leadership, equality, perseverance, and social justice. Many of the suggestions incorporate printable resources and classroom materials available through Twinkl, making the site a useful source of ideas for celebrating Mandela Day or teaching about human rights and civic responsibility throughout the school year.
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In honor of Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service, challenge students to complete 67 minutes of acts of kindness. Students can help younger students, create thank-you cards for school staff, organize classroom materials, or participate in a community service project. Have students create an acrostic poem using the letters in "MANDELA" or design a poster highlighting Mandela's character traits and achievements. Encourage students to include quotes, illustrations, and examples from his life. Use the Mandela Day theme of service to plan a class project that benefits the school or community. Students can collect supplies for a local organization, create welcome kits, organize a recycling campaign, or develop a kindness initiative. Have students reflect on how their project connects to Mandela's belief that everyone has the power to create positive change.
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AI Curriculum Agent - Curriculum Genie
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K to 12
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Curriculum Genie is an AI tool that helps educators plan lessons and teaching units in just a few minutes. After creating an account, fill in the form to create a ...more
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Curriculum Genie is an AI tool that helps educators plan lessons and teaching units in just a few minutes. After creating an account, fill in the form to create a unit or lesson plan. Use the included examples as a guide for completing items such as the unit description, correlation to standards, and the unit length. After completing the form, choose Generate to view and edit the unit's foundation. Continue following each step to build a weekly theme and overview, along with lesson plans and details. When finished, export your unit or lesson as a PDF, Word Document, or Google Doc. Free plans let users create unlimited lessons and start with 4 unit plans, with the option to earn additional credits. Subscriptions are not required when using the free plan. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (307), Teacher Utilities (214)
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Utilize the AI features built into Curriculum Genie to plan or adapt your existing lessons or units. Most lessons will include learning strategies such as Eduprotocols, personalize the output to include other strategies such as Project Zero Thinking Routines, reviewed here. Use the Adapt a Lesson tool to enhance any of your lessons by copying and pasting the lesson plan into that section of the site and describing the requested adaptation.Edge Features:
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Jeannette Rankin - Futuro Media Group
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The story of Jeannette Rankin is part of the PBS series "Unladylike2020," which features lesser-known American women from the 20th century. This site includes a video, biography, and...more
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The story of Jeannette Rankin is part of the PBS series "Unladylike2020," which features lesser-known American women from the 20th century. This site includes a video, biography, and timeline of Rankin's life. Visit the lesson plan link to find discussion questions that focus on student comprehension and critical thinking explorations, as well as a printable vocabulary list. Sign in to your PBS Learning account to view correlations to standards in your state.
tag(s): 20th century (168), congress (40), politics (124), women (189), womenchangemaker (79), womens suffrage (64), world war 1 (87), world war 2 (169)
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Students can work in pairs or small groups to write and perform short skits imagining Jeannette Rankin giving a speech in Congress defending her vote against war. Students can write a letter to a current political leader about an issue they care about (ex., climate change, education, peace). Students can choose another historical figure who was a "first" in the U.S. government. They can create a podcast using Anchor reviewed here or Castbox Creator Studio reviewed here highlighting similarities and differences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Anna May Wong - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Unladylike 2020 features Anna May Wong, the first Asian American movie star and fashion icon. The site features a short video created by PBS, a biography, and a timeline. ...more
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Unladylike 2020 features Anna May Wong, the first Asian American movie star and fashion icon. The site features a short video created by PBS, a biography, and a timeline.
tag(s): fashion (13), movies (52), women (189), womenchangemaker (79)
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Students can watch one of the films that featured Anna May Wong. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create summaries of all the films featuring Anna May Wong. Students can learn about Anna May Wong's fashion using Kidrex, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Incan Crafts for Kids - Tina's Dynamic Home School Plus
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3 to 8
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Check out these free resources for teachers to use to teach about the Incas. Crafts featured on the site include how to make salt dough Incan jewelry, creating Inca markers, ...more
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Check out these free resources for teachers to use to teach about the Incas. Crafts featured on the site include how to make salt dough Incan jewelry, creating Inca markers, making Peruvian Masks, and more. It also features books to use to teach about the Incas.
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tag(s): crafts (110), south america (80)
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Students can use Buzzsprout reviewed here to make a podcast listing the steps that they took while creating items from the different crafts that are featured on the site. Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to compare and contrast masks from the Incas and another civilization. Finally, students can post information that they learned on Padlet reviewed here after reading one of the books mentioned on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grandpa's Drum - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 8
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The "Grandpa's Drum" resource from the "Molly of Denali" collection on PBS Learning Media is an engaging tool for teaching students about cultural traditions, history, and emotional...more
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The "Grandpa's Drum" resource from the "Molly of Denali" collection on PBS Learning Media is an engaging tool for teaching students about cultural traditions, history, and emotional expression through storytelling. This resource features a video clip where Molly helps her Grandpa reconnect with his lost drumming tradition, which he gave up due to past hardships. Accompanying materials include discussion prompts and activities to explore themes like cultural resilience, personal identity, and the importance of preserving traditions. Ideal for grades K-2, this resource fosters empathy, cultural awareness, and meaningful classroom discussions.
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tag(s): alaska (21), cultures (290), empathy (67), identity (39), musical instruments (59), native americans (129), stories and storytelling (75)
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Have students create a short podcast or video where they tell a story about a family tradition or meaningful object in their lives. Digital tools such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here can be used to create the podcasts. Students can build simple drums using household items like cans, balloons, or paper after discussing the importance of Grandpa's drum. Learn to play the virtual drums (or piano, flute, and many others) at Virtual Instruments reviewed here Use online resources or apps to explore different types of drums and drumming styles worldwide.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Learning Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month - Common Sense
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The Common Sense Education resource page on free learning resources for Hispanic Heritage Month offers a comprehensive collection of tools to help teachers celebrate Hispanic culture...more
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The Common Sense Education resource page on free learning resources for Hispanic Heritage Month offers a comprehensive collection of tools to help teachers celebrate Hispanic culture in their classrooms. It features a variety of free resources, including lesson plans, videos, and interactive activities suitable for all grade levels. Teachers can use curated media content, such as documentaries and digital books, to enhance learning. The article also provides recommendations for culturally relevant apps and websites that foster student engagement while teaching about Hispanic heritage, making it a versatile resource for in-person and virtual learning environments. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): central america (26), cross cultural understanding (178), cultures (290), dance (42), hispanic (55), south america (80)
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Have students choose a Hispanic historical figure or cultural tradition and create a short video or digital story. They can use a free tool like Canva, reviewed here to combine images, text, and narration. Ask students to create a playlist of traditional and contemporary Hispanic music, ranging from salsa to reggaeton. Have students explore poems, artwork, or literature by Hispanic authors and artists. They can create artistic interpretations or write poems inspired by Hispanic culture, traditions, or history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Introducing South Africa - Google Arts and Culture
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Explore beautiful landscapes and visit famous South African sites with this Arts and Culture presentation from Google. Scroll through the page to take a 360-degree look at Cape Peninsula...more
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Explore beautiful landscapes and visit famous South African sites with this Arts and Culture presentation from Google. Scroll through the page to take a 360-degree look at Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain. Learn about the Cape of Good Hope and Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias. Additional images share the flora that is unique to the country and more snippets of history. On a more serious note, visit Robben Island, home to the imprisoned African leader Nelson Mandela from 1964 - 1982.
tag(s): africa (162), civil rights (219), Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
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Engage students with this interesting site by asking them to explore it independently to introduce your unit on African countries or when learning about Nelson Mandela and his home. Be sure to show students how to use the arrows to view images from the many different angles provided. As students begin your lessons, create a Figjam, reviewed here to share interesting information learned from students' explorations. Use their notes to guide students toward enhancing learning by choosing specific areas to explore further. For example, some students may want to learn more about the geography found in South Africa, while others may want to learn about animals or famous people. Have students share their research findings by writing blogs using edublogs, reviewed here, or use Google My Maps, reviewed here to create virtual tours around South Africa that include links to images, videos, or student writing projects to tell the story of the country.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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EarthEcho International: Expeditions - Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau
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5 to 12
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Get involved in real-world water-conservation issues, investigate STEM careers in science and engineering, and meet scientists and engineers in those disciplines. Also, watch Youth...more
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Get involved in real-world water-conservation issues, investigate STEM careers in science and engineering, and meet scientists and engineers in those disciplines. Also, watch Youth in Action videos where young people work for positive change. Expeditions are designed to conserve water, with titles such as Water by Design, Shell Shocked, Beyond the Dead Zone, Into the Dead Zone, and Plastic Seas. Also, find many Educator Resources and filter them by grade level, Program (Food, Toxins, Energy, Marine Debris, and several others), and media type (Videos, Lesson Plans, Worksheets, etc.). EarthEcho was founded by Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, grandchildren of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, in honor of their father, Philippe Cousteau, Sr. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): conservation (109), engineering (141), scientists (72), STEM (371), sustainability (54), water (104)
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Show students how to combat the global water crisis, starting with their communities. Immerse students in hands-on, inquiry projects with these expeditions, or use the lesson plans and videos. Introduce them on an interactive whiteboard or projector and select a class project to complete. List the choices on Dotstorming, reviewed here, for students to comment and vote. Once students have launched into the expedition or lesson plan, ask them to keep a journal about what they are learning using Penzu, reviewed here, with Penzu, you can add images or your own artwork as illustrations. Be sure to bookmark these expeditions and lesson units for future use. Be sure to post the link on your web page so students can use it at home, too.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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