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Choose Your Own Professional Learning Adventure!
If you're on the hunt for professional learning opportunities during your summer "down time," our virtual workshops are a perfect fit! We're also excited to share with you a unique experience exclusively for middle level science teachers.
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July Events to Share with Students
July offers a summer blast of topics for your classroom. This week we are featuring two timely topics: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and The Battle of Gettysburg (both occuring during the month of July). Peruse the resources shared to find engaging activities for your students.
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More July Inspiration!
The month of July puts a spotlight on cell phone courtesy, family reunions, Independence Day, and the birth day of the zip code. Celebrate these unique observations with our listed resources below! Also, don't miss an opportunity to discuss the 4Cs of education with our edtech coaches during this week's Twitter chat, and let us know if your school has a cell phone policy in our weekly poll.
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Cell Phones in the ClassroomCell Phone Courtesy MonthWho imagined when cell phones were introduced that someday they would be a part of our teaching? In celebration of Cell Phone Courtesy Month, we are sharing our BYOD Dream Tools. These device agnostic tools are available as apps or on the Web! |
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Don't forget to take a picture!National Family Reunion MonthThis curated list of free image resources comes in handy for July's National Family Reunion Month observation! Find photos to use on invitations or tools to edit your own images of family reunions, neighborhood cookouts, vacations, or other events! |
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Established - July 1, 1963The Invention of the Zip CodeZip codes were invented back in 1963 to help folks find locations and for mail to be delivered in a quicker manner. In honor of the zip code, we are sharing our Mapping tools from the Edge. Each review includes directions and classroom ideas. |
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Happy Independence DayGet Outside and Celebrate July 4thDiscover history and government tools for all grades. Use these finds to teach about America's battle for independence, the meaning of symbols, and more. Skim our reviews for tool descriptions and classroom integration ideas. |
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Technology and the 4CsTwitter Chat #OK2Ask - Thursday 8 pm ETJoin us this Thursday at 8 pm ET using our #OK2Ask hashtag to explore the 4Cs of education. We'll also share ways to integrate technology into 21st century lesson planning as well as tech tools to facilitate higher order thinking and deeper learning. |
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Weekly PollCell Phone Usage in the Classroom. Yes or No?July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month. Does your school allow phones in the classroom? Share your response on our weekly poll! |
Summer Sparklers from TeachersFirst
Don't miss these additional six sparkling resources!
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