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Games for Language - Games for Language
Grades
4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): game based learning (205), italian (31), multilingual (77)
In the Classroom
Students can play games featured on the site. Students can begin labeling the classroom with the different words they have learned. Students can use ePubEditor, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here to create a book of the same words in various languages.50 Languages - 50 Languages
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): game based learning (205), multilingual (77)
In the Classroom
Students can play the different games that are featured on the site. Students can begin labeling the classroom with the different words they have learned. Another idea is to have students use ePubEditor, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here to create a digital story of the same words in various languages.Getty Center's Exploring Photographs - J. Paul Getty Museum
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): critical thinking (127), images (263), photography (130)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the lessons presented on the site. Students can pick a different piece of artwork and use the ideas taught in the lesson to analyze it. Students can use Ourboox, reviewed here to create a book of artists and their artwork.Art & Science: A Curriculum for K-12 teachers - The J. Paul Getty Museum
Grades
K to 12tag(s): insects (68), photography (130)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the lessons as presented on the site, recreate the artwork in the lesson using a different medium, and learn about the time when the artwork was created.Teach Democracy - Teach Democracy
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): bill of rights (33), civil rights (209), constitution (96), democracy (24)
In the Classroom
Based on the "Electoral College" lesson plan, organize a classroom mock election. Students can research candidates or create fictional platforms, hold debates, and vote, experiencing firsthand the process of elections and the importance of civic engagement. Inspired by the lessons on community engagement, challenge students to identify a local issue they care about (such as recycling, public transportation, or voting rights) and develop a plan to take action. They can create petitions, host awareness campaigns, or present their project to local leaders or school administrators. Use a list of key civics terms from the Teach Democracy collection (like "democracy," "rights," and "constitution") and challenge students to define each term, then use it in a sentence. To gamify the lesson, turn it into a class competition or game like "Jeopardy!" to test their knowledge. Use Classroom Jeopardy, reviewed here to make a game board.Historical Witness, Social Messaging - The J. Paul Getty Museum
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): art history (102), images (263), photography (130)
In the Classroom
Share the lesson plans with your Students. They can also compare other images and resources from the same historical periods. Students can virtually interview an expert in the field during that era to learn more information and see their reactions to the images from the Getty Center. Record the interview and create a podcast using Adobe Podcast reviewed here.The Getty Center's Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art? - The Getty Center's Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art?
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): art history (102), artists (84)
In the Classroom
Share the lessons on the site with your class. Students can use Ourboox, reviewed here to create a book on different contemporary artists. Students could also virtually visit a museum or gallery that hosts a contemporary art collection.SDGs - 17 BookWidgets Lessons - BookWidgets
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): climate change (99), cross cultural understanding (173), energy (133), flash cards (44), nutrition (140), sustainability (50), timelines (56), women (151)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this resource to find activities and ideas to use when planning activities related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Find additional resources on the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Resources Related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reviewed here. Use the activities as inspiration to increase student engagement and understanding of the SDGs. For example, after viewing the invention timeline, ask students to research a specific invention or inventor, then create a timeline using templates available on Canva Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here or Genially, reviewed here.Collection 1 - An Exploration of the Great Lakes - Great Lakes Now
Grades
5 to 8In the Classroom
Students engage in the lessons presented in Collection 1 and further their learning by engaging in lessons in the other Collections offered. Students can create a 3-D diorama of the Great Lakes water level and/or the Great Lakes in general. Finally, students can present the information learned by creating a book in Book Creator, reviewed here or by creating a presentation using Google Slides, reviewed here .13th Amendment to the Constitution - Library of Congress
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): civil rights (209), constitution (96), emancipation proclamation (13), slavery (79)
In the Classroom
Students can use free online tools like Class Tools, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here to create an interactive timeline that tracks the events leading to the passage of the 13th Amendment. They can include key moments such as the Emancipation Proclamation, debates in Congress, and the ratification process. Students work in pairs or small groups to record a short podcast episode discussing the significance of the 13th Amendment and its legacy today. Online tools such as Acast, reviewed here or Spotify for Podcastors, reviewed here can be used. Students can incorporate quotes from historical figures, reflections on modern civil rights issues, and their interpretations of how the amendment has shaped U.S. history. Have students create a Venn diagram comparing the abolition of slavery in the 19th century to modern-day issues surrounding freedom and justice. The Venn diagram can be completed on paper or online using Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here.Mice in the Museum - Google Arts and Culture
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), artists (84), museums (52)
In the Classroom
Mice in the Museum's playful conversations and perspectives offer an opportunity to introduce art and artists in a way that engages learners in a new way. Share this site with students and encourage them to explore the artwork and learn about artists that interest them. Use Project Zero Thinking Routines, reviewed here, such as See, Think, Wonder, to enhance student learning and discuss their findings. Extend learning by asking students to research their favorite artist and share their findings with the class by creating a short animated video using Animate from Audio, reviewed here.Farm Food 360 - Farm Food 360
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3 to 12tag(s): agriculture (49), animals (294), nutrition (140), virtual field trips (128)
In the Classroom
Students can compare and contrast the various "farms." Students can create a timeline by using Timeline Maker, reviewed here of the process from start to finish of a certain farm product. Finally, students could conduct a virtual interview with a farmer.NASA At Home: Virtual Tours and Apps - NASA
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3 to 12tag(s): planets (113), solar system (110), space (222), virtual field trips (128)
In the Classroom
Students can compare and contrast the different space centers and/or missions to space. Students can further learn about the solar system by creating a book with Book Creator, reviewed here or a presentation using Google Slides, reviewed here on the planets, stars, moon, or the sun.JSC Virtual Tours - NASA
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): space (222), virtual field trips (128)
In the Classroom
Students can pick one of the tours and research more about it. They can also tour other space centers to compare and contrast them using Canva's Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here. Students could also conduct a virtual interview with someone from that space center.NASA's Glenn Virtual Tours - NASA's Glenn Virtual Tours
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3 to 12tag(s): aeronautics (11), virtual field trips (128)
In the Classroom
Students can pick one of the tours and research it further. They can also tour other research facilities and compare and contrast them. Students could also conduct a virtual interview with someone from that facility. Have students create a podcast to share their interviews using Adobe Podcast reviewed here.Great Lakes Now - Great Lakes Now: Virtual Field Trips in the Great Lakes
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4 to 10tag(s): habitats (92), virtual field trips (128)
In the Classroom
Students can research more about the area(s) the videos reference. Students can compare and contrast the various usages of the Great Lakes in the United States. Compare using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can research the animals that live in the Great Lakes and are mentioned in the videos by creating a book in Book Creator, reviewed here or by creating a presentation using Google Slides, reviewed here.YouTube Kids - YouTube
Grades
K to 5This site includes advertising.
tag(s): enrichment (13), internet safety (114), personalized learning (10), playlists (8), video (266)
In the Classroom
Teachers can select age-appropriate educational videos for science, history, or art and share them with students to supplement lessons. Create individual profiles for students and set content levels based on their age. During independent study time, allow them to explore videos that align with a specific topic or theme, such as space exploration, environmental conservation, or creative arts. Set up an interactive learning station in classrooms with tablets or computers, where students can watch teacher-approved videos related to their current lessons. Assign specific videos from YouTube Kids for students to watch at home, along with questions or activities based on the content.NASA's Visual Universe - Google
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3 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), space (222), STEM (297), visual literacy (3)
In the Classroom
Have students browse the website to select their favorite images and create a collage that represents their vision of space exploration. This can be done digitally using PhotoCollage reviewed here or on paper. Assign students to create a timeline of significant NASA missions or advancements, using images and videos from the site to illustrate key events. Students can use Class Tools, reviewed here Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here to created the timeline on a device. Students can keep a journal while exploring the website, noting interesting images, themes, or facts.Geography - American Association of Geographers and Esri
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3 to 12tag(s): climate (84), critical thinking (127), cultures (180), ecosystems (83), maps (220), multimedia (53)
In the Classroom
Have students explore Geography.com to find answers to questions about landforms, climates, and world regions. Create a bingo-style worksheet with prompts like "Find a fact about the Amazon Rainforest" or "Identify a country with multiple time zones". Using interactive maps from Geography.com, students choose a continent or country to study, and create an illustrated map that includes physical features, climate zones, and key cultural landmarks. Students can present their maps and explain how geography affects life in that region. Each student picks a country or city and writes five geography-based clues about it. Clues should include landforms, climate, population, or cultural features found on Geography.com.Games and AI in the World Language Class - Games and AI in the World Language Class
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), game based learning (205), multilingual (77)