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Walk Like an Egyptian: Exploring Ancient Egypt Through Literature - TeachersFirst

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Walk Like an Egyptian is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. This article includes background information about Ancient Egyptian civilizations from the Early Dynastic Period through the end of the Roman Empire with the defeat of Cleopatra in 30 BCE. Following the background information is a list of activities that engage students in learning about mummies, pyramids, and hieroglyphics. Additional resources include video links and extension activities. Content on this site includes correlations to ISTE and AASL standards.

tag(s): africa (137), egypt (45), pyramids (16)

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Bookmark this site to save and easily access the many resources shared in this article for use when teaching ancient history or with lessons about ancient Egypt. Ask your media specialist to purchase the books discussed in this article for students to read during your teaching unit. Consider sharing a timeline with students to help them visualize and provide context for the period of the ancient Egyptian civilization, such as the one found in the World History Encyclopedia, reviewed here. Enhance learning by asking students to explore one of the topics shared in the article further and share their findings by creating interactive images created with Genially, reviewed here, or animated videos created with moovly, reviewed here. Extend learning by inviting parents and friends to an Ancient Egypt event to share and discuss student-created projects.

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Beyond Mulan - Using Literature to Learn About Ancient China - TeachersFirst

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Beyond Mulan is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. The article provides an in-depth explanation of Ancient China and early dynasties, a book list with suggested activities for each book, and video suggestions for student learning. In addition, several extension activities are provided to enhance student understanding of Ancient China through compare and contrast activities and research about the Great Wall of China. This article includes correlations to ISTE and AASL standards.

tag(s): asia (68), book lists (158), china (62)

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Take advantage of the resources in this article to introduce Ancient China to students of all ages. For example, when sharing YouTube videos with students, use Timelinely, reviewed here, to create an interactive learning experience by adding comments, highlighting important information, or linking to Google Map locations. Enhance instruction using Nearpod, reviewed here, to create and share interactive lessons available to use as live presentations or as flipped or blended learning activities. Finally, be sure to visit Nearpod's library to find several Ancient China presentations to use or modify to fit your needs.
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The British Are Coming! Using Literature to Bring the American Revolution to Life - TeachersFirst

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The British Are Coming! is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. Following a short introduction and background knowledge, this article shares picture and chapter book ideas and suggested activities that provide information and context relating to events surrounding the American Revolution. In addition, several suggestions are included that share links to virtual field trips that also enhance students' understanding of the revolution. Information includes correlation to ISTE and AASL standards.

tag(s): american revolution (80), book lists (158), colonial america (95), colonization (20), franklin (10), heroes (22), virtual field trips (79), washington (24)

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Bookmark this site with ideas about the American Revolution to engage students through literature. Some books and activities include links to lessons and teachers' guides that provide additional information and classroom support. Use Curipod, reviewed here, to quickly create engaging lessons and activities related to your book studies. For example, Curipod can create slides with themes such as lesson hooks, what do you infer? and exit tickets; use any of these options to generate ideas for discussion questions based on the theme of any books shared in this article. Enhance student learning by creating timelines based on information in the books read. ReadWriteThink Timeline, reviewed here, is easy for students of all ages to use for creating and sharing timelines.

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It's All Greek to Me - TeachersFirst

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It's All Greek to Me is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. This article includes background information about Ancient Greek civilizations and history from the Mycenaean civilization through the end of the Hellenistic civilization when the Romans annexed Greece in 146 BCE, ending Greece's independent rule Roman Empire in 146 BCE. Following the background information is a list of activities that engage students in learning about the first Olympics and comparing them to modern-day Olympics, a link for 10 Fun Olympic Games for Kids, and four videos. Additional resources include extension activities. Content on this site includes correlations to ISTE and AASL standards.

tag(s): greece (26), greeks (31), romans (33)

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Start your unit on Ancient Greece with one of the Daily Life and Culture Activities, then proceed with one of the videos. When sharing the videos, use a tool like Vibby, , reviewed here, to highlight, annotate, and share parts of the videos for better understanding. Enhance learning by having students create a timeline adding to it as they go through the unit, to help students visualize and provide context for the period of the ancient Greece civilization.

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Crash Course - Ecology - Crash Course

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Get your students into helping our planet and ourselves by watching these interesting, short videos from Crash Course. There are a dozen videos, all about ten minutes long. This particular...more
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Get your students into helping our planet and ourselves by watching these interesting, short videos from Crash Course. There are a dozen videos, all about ten minutes long. This particular series has titles like Human Impacts on the Environment, Pollution, and Conservation and Restoration Ecology. The videos reside on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, they may not be viewable.

tag(s): climate change (87), earth day (60), ecology (99), environment (237), pollution (49), video (254)

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Though the videos were created for high school and college students, many of them can be used in grades as low as eighth with a bit of adapting. Use Edpuzzle, reviewed here, to add questions and discussion activities within each video. Extend learning by asking students to create blog posts using edublogs, reviewed here, to discuss what students can do differently at home to help our planet.

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Twitter Chat: Technology & The Daily 5 - TeachersFirst

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This archived Twitter chat is from May 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is: Technology & The Daily 5. During this chat, participants: 1. Defined ...more
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This archived Twitter chat is from May 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is: Technology & The Daily 5. During this chat, participants: 1. Defined and discussed using Daily 5 and CAFE in the classroom, 2. Discussed strategies that empower students during language arts stations, and 3. Shared tips for using tech tools to support language arts learning experiences.

tag(s): independent reading (84), reading strategies (96), science of reading (31), twitterchatarchive (172)

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Find resources and information about technology with Daily 5. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for strategies and resources on using technology with Daily 5 in the classroom.

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Podcast Creators - TeachersFirst

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Engage and motivate your learners to create podcasts. Students can create podcasts to share with their peers and demonstrate content mastery. Podcasts are the perfect alternative for...more
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Engage and motivate your learners to create podcasts. Students can create podcasts to share with their peers and demonstrate content mastery. Podcasts are the perfect alternative for students who may have difficulty putting the word on paper, as they can share their information orally. In addition, students can record podcasts anytime a device is available, making this an ideal activity for multiple instructional scenarios, including in-person, remote, blended, and small group projects. In this collection, we share valuable tools for students to create educational podcasts.

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Find new tools to try in your classroom to create podcasts! Each review includes classroom use ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will work for you and your students,

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OK2Ask: Podcasting 201: Creating Podcasts in Your Classroom - TeachersFirst

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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from April 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.

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If you are looking for an easy way to increase engagement in the classroom, look no further. In this second part of our podcasting series, you'll learn how students can create podcasts (audio recordings delivered via the internet) to demonstrate what they've learned. Join us to explore how podcasting fosters deep learning as an authentic activity and learn to plan, produce and publish podcasts for free with your students. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the instructional strategies behind podcasting with students; Explore a free podcasting tool; and 3. Plan to create a podcast with students. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

tag(s): podcasts (71), professional development (385)

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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.

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Pexels - Pexels

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Pexels offers free, high-quality stock photos and videos to use without attribution or account membership. Browse trending images on the home page or use the search bar to find resources...more
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Pexels offers free, high-quality stock photos and videos to use without attribution or account membership. Browse trending images on the home page or use the search bar to find resources to fit any need. After selecting an image, choose the free download icon to select an image size from those offered or create a custom size, then download it to your device. Download videos from several formats, including SD, HD, and 4K UHD. Although attribution isn't required, providing credit is always appreciated. Create a free account to create collections and save favorite images and videos for easy use.

tag(s): creative commons (30), images (268), photography (131), video (254)

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Use images from Pexels as creative writing prompts. Have students create a multimedia presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint Online, reviewed here, begin by uploading the image and adding narration. Create and share collections with students to provide images for book reports, research projects, and presentations. Share this site with students to locate images for multimedia projects. Teachers of all subjects can find images for students to use as references or in photomontages (with credit).

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D-Day: How Allied Forces Overcame Disastrous Landings to Rout the Nazis - History Channel

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Learn about Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, using the timeline, videos, and map featured on this site outlining the key events and locations...more
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Learn about Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, using the timeline, videos, and map featured on this site outlining the key events and locations associated with D-Day, which occurred on June 6, 1944. Information on the site discusses the planning, preparation, and execution of the operation, including details about the landing beaches, the airborne assault, and the subsequent battles. It also highlights the significance of D-Day in turning the tide of World War II and ultimately leading to the Allied victory in Europe. Scroll through the timeline to view each event, or visit the three bars at the top of the page to go directly to any of the seven featured events. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.

tag(s): d day (9), world war 2 (149)

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Introduce this timeline to students to highlight the importance of D-Day and the detailed planning of this operation. Ask students to use this interactive as a model and create a timeline using eStory, reviewed here to tell the story of other significant World War 2 events, such as the German invasion of Poland or the attack on Pearl Harbor. Ask groups of students to choose different events, then combine all of the timeline presentations into one larger presentation that tells the story of World War 2. Curate all the timelines into one document using Sway, reviewed here, or Wakelet, reviewed here.

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Twitter Chat: Facilitating Feedback for Students - TeachersFirst

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This archived Twitter chat is from April 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is: Facilitating Feedback for Students. During this chat, participants: 1. Discussed feedback...more
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This archived Twitter chat is from April 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat is: Facilitating Feedback for Students. During this chat, participants: 1. Discussed feedback techniques and strategies, 2. Shared tech tools that assist in assessing students and providing feedback, and 3. Explored new ideas for best assessing and providing feedback to your students.

tag(s): assessment (147), feedback (8), Formative Assessment (70), twitterchatarchive (172)

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Find resources and information about feedback. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for strategies and resources for facilitating feedback for students in the classroom.

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OK2Ask: Daily 5 and CAFE with a Technology Twist - TeachersFirst

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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from April 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.

The Daily 5 and CAFE are research-based frameworks for reading instruction in grades K-8. Educators can use these frameworks to assess, instruct and monitor student reading progress. But what tech tools should you use to facilitate that instruction? In this session, we'll share some cool tools that perfectly fit the framework. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the five tasks required in the Daily 5 framework; 2. Explore tech tools that support the framework; and 3. Plan to use one of these tools in your instructional setting. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

tag(s): fluency (24), professional development (385), reading comprehension (142), vocabulary development (89)

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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.

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C-Span Classroom - C-Span

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C-Span Classroom offers free, video-based classroom materials for teachers. Browse the links on the site to find Bell Ringers, Lesson Plans, and additional teaching resources. Other...more
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C-Span Classroom offers free, video-based classroom materials for teachers. Browse the links on the site to find Bell Ringers, Lesson Plans, and additional teaching resources. Other tools include a Constitutional Clips video series, Classroom Deliberations based upon current issues, and On This Day in History featuring significant historical events using video clips.

tag(s): branches of government (62), civil rights (193), constitution (86), declaration of independence (15), elections (80), electoral college (22), environment (237), journalism (70), nasa (30), STEM (256), supreme court (27), video (254)

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Bookmark this site to access many video resources and lessons to teach social studies topics. Include lessons and activities as part of interactive lessons created with Microsoft PowerPoint Online, reviewed here. Include quizzes, videos, links to documents, and more to create flipped or blended learning lessons on Microsoft PowerPoint Online that differentiate student abilities and interests and a resource for students to complete lessons individually at their own pace. As a final learning activity and to enhance learning, ask students to share their understanding of the content by creating short video clips made with FlexClip, reviewed here. Modify templates provided by FlexClip to create a short but content-rich overview of the lesson that shares student understanding of the information.

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The Plainest Demands of Justice: Documents for Dialogue on the African American Experience - Bill of Rights Institute

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This seven-lesson curriculum uses primary source documents to teach students about the efforts of individuals and groups, from colonial times through the present, working to ensure...more
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This seven-lesson curriculum uses primary source documents to teach students about the efforts of individuals and groups, from colonial times through the present, working to ensure the ideals of the Declaration of Independence with a focus on civil rights issues. Beginning with the Declaration of Independence and ending with current times, each lesson includes objectives, links to resource materials, and extension activities. Free registration is required to access all materials in the lesson plans. In addition, registration allows members to save their favorite activities to a personal library, share a link to your LMS (Learning Management System), and add lessons to custom playlists.

tag(s): 1700s (36), 1800s (72), 1900s (73), 20th century (59), bill of rights (28), civil rights (193), declaration of independence (15), martin luther king (43), primary sources (113), slavery (75)

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Bookmark and save these lessons to supplement your current American History curriculum. Each lesson includes links to primary source documents; use these resources to find materials not typically available in a broader curriculum. Engage students in the lesson activities and introductory essays using Pear Deck, reviewed here, to create interactive presentations that include guiding questions, videos, and formative assessment questions. Extend learning by asking individual students or groups to present their concluding analysis as a multimedia presentation with their peers. For example, Lesson 1 includes six questions for the concluding analysis activity. Assign a question to six different groups of students and ask them to share their responses through a video presentation created with Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here, or as a website created with Google Sites, reviewed here.
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Edit Photo - PQINA

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Edit photos directly in your browser; no registration is required with Edit Photo and without ads! Begin by selecting an image from your device, taking a picture with your camera, ...more
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Edit photos directly in your browser; no registration is required with Edit Photo and without ads! Begin by selecting an image from your device, taking a picture with your camera, or choosing an image from the gallery provided by Unsplash, reviewed here. Use Edit Photo's tools to crop images and add filters, frames, annotations, and more. When finished, click export to select a format and image size, then download to your device or copy to paste into a document you choose.

tag(s): editing (91), images (268), photography (131)

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Because this resource is so easy to use and works right within your browser, it makes it a perfect choice for many different classroom uses. For example, use the simple meme generator with a historical figure to introduce a new social studies unit with humor. Edit images to include on your classroom website to add text and stickers and crop out unwanted portions. Use this tool anytime photos need to be edited for class blogs, wikis, or presentation tools. In primary grades, this tool could be helpful for teachers to use to edit pictures from field trips, science experiments, and more. Share the editing process with younger students using an interactive whiteboard or projector. Edit together! Encourage older students to use this tool on images for projects or presentations. Use this tool in photography or art classes. Use the editor to edit pictures to fit styles of paintings when doing historical reports or to set a mood. Use text options for the photos themselves to tell the stories. Have students annotate or label Creative Commons online images of cells, structures of an animal, and much more.
 

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Africa Access - Africa Access

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Founded in 1989, Africa Access provides information and resources for schools, public libraries, and parents to improve the quality of book collections about Africa. Begin exploring...more
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Founded in 1989, Africa Access provides information and resources for schools, public libraries, and parents to improve the quality of book collections about Africa. Begin exploring book titles on the home page, and select any book image to view a summary of the content, author information, and rating. Additional links on the site include lesson starter suggestions and Read Africa recommendations for picture and chapter books.

tag(s): africa (137), african american (109), black history (121), book lists (158)

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Use this book list as a starting point for finding books to add to your classroom or school library for students to learn about Africa's many diverse areas and people. Begin a class project using Google My Maps, reviewed here, to share the settings of books about Africa. Ask students to include a short book review for each location added. Extend learning by creating a class podcast that discusses books read by students using Buzzsprout, reviewed here. In addition to the book review, ask students to discuss information about highlighted books' locations, such as geography, agriculture, and culture.

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1619 in America: 400 years ago, a ship arrived in Virginia, bearing human cargo - USA Today

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This article published on USA Today provides background and context to the arrival of the first African Americans in Virginia in 1619, marking the beginning of slavery in the United...more
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This article published on USA Today provides background and context to the arrival of the first African Americans in Virginia in 1619, marking the beginning of slavery in the United States. The content highlights this event's historical significance and impact on African Americans and their descendants, including the enduring legacy of systemic racism and inequality in the country. In addition, the article also discusses ongoing efforts to commemorate and honor the contributions of African Americans to American history and society.
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tag(s): 1600s (20), african american (109), american revolution (80), civil rights (193), civil war (133), colonial america (95), slavery (75)

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Share this article with students during your studies of American History, Civil Rights, and slavery. Consider using Wakelet, reviewed here, to curate and share information with students such as videos, articles, and other media. Engage students by creating interactive timelines using Canva Timeline Templates, reviewed here, or eStory, reviewed here, to deepen understanding and provide historical context to the events of 1619. Take advantage of the 1619 Project Curriculum, reviewed here, to find additional resources for students in all grades.

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Judy Huemann - Life and Legacy of the Mother of the Disability Rights Movement - The Huemann Perspective

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This site brings together many of the excellent resources on the web about Judy Huemann and the disability movement. Find podcasts with disabled changemakers and their supporters. Resources...more
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This site brings together many of the excellent resources on the web about Judy Huemann and the disability movement. Find podcasts with disabled changemakers and their supporters. Resources offer a plethora of information, lessons, videos, books and book guides, disability resources for asserting your rights, and much more. Central to the disability rights movement is Section 504 of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which stipulates that individuals with disabilities "should not be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." Find a downloadable "Curriculum Guide for Patient No More: People with Disabilities Securing Civil Rights," found under 504 Sit in History. Judy Huemann led protests, including a 26-day sit-in at Health Education and Welfare's San Francisco headquarters, calling the federal government to issue regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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tag(s): bias (22), character education (75), disabilities (29), women (135)

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Include this site with other resources featuring women role models, biographical topics, and career exploration information. Since this website has extensive information from around the web, consider using a curation tool such as Padlet, reviewed here, as a resource to share information and sources with students. While "Patient No More" is for high school and beyond, there are parts that can be pulled out for your elementary students. For instance, there are videos you can use with Edpuzzle, reviewed here, to add comments and discussion questions for younger students. In addition, there is an observation chart where students wander around their environment, recording where there are examples of accessibility or a lack of accessibility.

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Maya Angelou - Unit - Kids Disover

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In this unit, students will discover the actual human behind the famous name Maya Angelou. The unit has three parts: Tough Beginnings - Maya as a child and teenager, Talent ...more
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In this unit, students will discover the actual human behind the famous name Maya Angelou. The unit has three parts: Tough Beginnings - Maya as a child and teenager, Talent to Spare - Maya as a young adult and her early career, and More than Words - Inspiration. Many students may not know that she was the first African American streetcar conductor in San Francisco and a singer and songwriter. Part three, More Than Words: Inspiration, has a timeline from 1971-2008 and colorful images of her later in life. In the last two parts of the unit find four discussion questions called Think Piece. At the bottom of the landing page are three different word activities. You will need to have a free Kids Discover membership to access this unit.

tag(s): african american (109), authors (103), biographies (93), black history (121), poetry (188), women (135)

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This unit is geared for 5th-6th grade readability (Lexile level 750-890). Introduce your students to this unit on your interactive whiteboard or a projector. The first part, Tough Beginnings, is very interesting, describing that Maya didn't speak for five years and why. Once you get through that part and the Think Piece that goes with it, let students read the rest in pairs or small groups. For the Think Piece(s), create a class Google Jamboard, reviewed here, where students can record their answers and include sticky notes and images. Depending on the age of your students, you may want to create a guided reading activity using Read Ahead, reviewed here.

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The 1619 Project - New York Times

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This 100-page PDF contains the original Pulitzer Prize-winning story by Nikole Hannah-Jones that provoked a national debate on race and history. Scroll past the advertisements to view...more
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This 100-page PDF contains the original Pulitzer Prize-winning story by Nikole Hannah-Jones that provoked a national debate on race and history. Scroll past the advertisements to view the original article, images sharing this story, and 17 literary works depicting critical moments in African-American history.
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tag(s): 1600s (20), african american (109), american revolution (80), civil rights (193), civil war (133), colonial america (95)

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This document is part of the 1619 Project Curriculum, reviewed here, which includes a comprehensive set of teaching materials for students of all grades. Include a link to this document on student devices for students to access the information at any time; however, consider using smaller portions of the paper during your lessons due to the length and intensity of the content. For example, select a couple of pages and save them as a separate file using a PDF converter tool such as PDF Converter, reviewed here. In addition, PDF Converter includes tools for adding images, highlighting text, and drawing lines on documents. Use these tools to highlight important information and additional images to add context. For more difficult-to-read portions of this document, copy and paste the text into Summarize This, reviewed here, to view a summary of the highlights.
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