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Antarctic Webcams and Live Videos - United States Antarctic Program

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3 to 12
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The U.S. Antarctic Program website provides classroom teachers with a unique resource featuring live webcams from three key locations in Antarctica: the South Pole Station, Palmer Station,...more
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The U.S. Antarctic Program website provides classroom teachers with a unique resource featuring live webcams from three key locations in Antarctica: the South Pole Station, Palmer Station, and McMurdo Station. These webcams allow students to observe real-time conditions in one of the most remote environments on Earth. Teachers can incorporate these feeds into lesson plans on topics such as polar climates, ecosystems, or the scientific research conducted in Antarctica. In addition to live video, the site offers interactive maps, video clips, and educational resources on Antarctic science, climate, and wildlife.

tag(s): antarctica (30), virtual field trips (92)

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After discussing the unique challenges of living in Antarctica, students can design their own "survival gear" or research stations to cope with the extreme conditions. Use the webcams and video clips to observe Antarctic wildlife, such as seals and penguins. Discuss how these animals have adapted to survive in such a harsh environment. Have students watch time-lapse video clips from the website to see how the Antarctic landscape changes across seasons.

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Botany - Crash Course

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Crash Course Botany is a site that features fifteen videos on botany. This series of videos explains how plants work, how plants evolved, how changes in genes have caused plants ...more
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Crash Course Botany is a site that features fifteen videos on botany. This series of videos explains how plants work, how plants evolved, how changes in genes have caused plants to change/evolve, and how people have manipulated plants' genes. Topics of the videos include fruits or vegetables, plant cells and hormones, plants in space, and moss and ferns. Videos range from ten to fourteen minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before some of the videos.
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tag(s): environment (242), genetics (80), plants (148)

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After watching the videos, students can create their own gardens at school. They can make a schedule for jobs, maintenance, and when plants will grow. Students can interview botanists virtually. Finally, students can use their imagination to create their own plant and describe its characteristics.

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Zoology - Crash Course

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Crash Course Zoology is a free digital tool that contains fourteen zoology videos. This series of videos explores the current state of the world and how it is evolving with ...more
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Crash Course Zoology is a free digital tool that contains fourteen zoology videos. This series of videos explores the current state of the world and how it is evolving with an in-depth look at certain animals. Topics for videos include how animals see, how and what animals eat, how animals work together, and how animals hear. Videos range from twelve to sixteen minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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tag(s): animals (285), zoology (9)

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After watching the video series, the students pick an animal to research. Enhance learning by having students share what they learn via a poster, pamphlet, or video using Genially, reviewed here. Students can take a virtual field trip to different places to explore more animals. Finally, students can find a zoologist to visit either in person or virtually.

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TeachRock - Rock and Roll Forever Foundation

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K to 12
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth...more
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth explorations and guided activities. Use the search feature to find lessons and collections sorted by subject, music genre, type of activity, and topic. Subjects range from Civics to CTE to STEAM to Art/Design and many others. Each lesson begins with an essential question and includes procedures, student handouts, and videos.

tag(s): artists (82), cross cultural understanding (165), dance (28), empathy (32), jazz (17), musical instruments (49), social and emotional learning (96), sociology (24), STEM (276)

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Take advantage of these free lessons to find standards-based lessons and activities for many content areas. Encourage students to find additional examples of connections to history (or another subject) made with pop music and pop culture. Use Padlet, reviewed here to curate and share ideas and resources. Add your own resources to create interactive presentations using NearPod, reviewed here or Pear Deck, reviewed here. Include videos, animations, quizzes, and more as part of your presentation. Extend student learning by asking them to create podcasts using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to tell the story of how music and pop culture influenced different historical events.
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Biology- Spanish Edition - Crash Course

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7 to 12
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Crash Course Biologia offers engaging, bite-sized video lessons that dive into the fascinating world of biology (in Spanish!). Covering topics like genetics, ecology, and evolutionary...more
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Crash Course Biologia offers engaging, bite-sized video lessons that dive into the fascinating world of biology (in Spanish!). Covering topics like genetics, ecology, and evolutionary processes, the videos explain complex concepts in an easy-to-understand way. Ideal for students, the series provides animated and dynamic content to explore how life functions, evolves and interacts with the environment. Perfect for Spanish speakers, multilingual students, or cross-curricular ties with biology and world language classes. Be aware - some of the videos include short advertisements before they begin. As these videos are hosted on YouTube, if your school does not allow YouTube, this site would not work well for you.
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tag(s): ecology (101), evolution (88), genetics (80)

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Assign research projects where students expand on a Crash Course episode, presenting findings with additional information. After watching a lesson on a specific topic (e.g., genetics), enhance learning by having students create concept maps using Circlyapp, reviewed here to visualize relationships between ideas. Have students watch a Crash Course video and write a reflection or summary of key points. Follow this with a class discussion to reinforce understanding.

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Biology - Crash Course

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Dive into the fascinating world of biology with Crash Course Biology! This engaging series covers everything from the building blocks of life to complex ecosystems and evolutionary...more
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Dive into the fascinating world of biology with Crash Course Biology! This engaging series covers everything from the building blocks of life to complex ecosystems and evolutionary biology. Whether you're curious about genetics, cell function, or biodiversity, these easy-to-follow videos make learning fun and insightful. The videos are perfect for students and lifelong learners looking to unravel the mysteries of living organisms. This course is also available in Spanish. Some of the videos include short advertisements before they begin. These videos are hosted on YouTube, if your school does not allow YouTube, this site would not work well for you.
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tag(s): cells (83), dna (43), ecology (101), evolution (88), genetics (80), meiosis (8), mitosis (9), photosynthesis (21), scientific method (47), species (16)

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Use online simulations to perform biology experiments on cell division, ecosystems, or genetics, allowing students to manipulate variables and observe outcomes. Assign students different biology topics (e.g., DNA structure, evolution) from Crash Course videos. They become "experts" and teach their peers. Students design and present a biome, incorporating species, climate, and adaptations knowledge. Set up stations with video clips, interactive quizzes, and hands-on activities for students to rotate through, deepening their understanding of complex topics.

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Dinosaurs: Activities and Lesson Plans - American Museum of Natural History

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Step into the prehistoric world with the American Museum of Natural History's dynamic collection of dinosaur-themed activities and lesson plans! Perfect for educators, this resource...more
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Step into the prehistoric world with the American Museum of Natural History's dynamic collection of dinosaur-themed activities and lesson plans! Perfect for educators, this resource offers engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding of Earth's ancient giants. From fossil exploration to dinosaur behavior, the materials align with curriculum standards and foster active learning in classrooms of all levels. Embark on a journey that brings science to life with these exciting educational tools.

tag(s): dinosaurs (41), fossils (41), geologic time (11), paleontology (29), timelines (56)

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Create a sandbox fossil dig using small dinosaur models, letting students act as paleontologists. Enhance learning by having students design trading cards with dinosaur facts using Trading Card Creator, reviewed here and trade with classmates. Build a collaborative timeline highlighting significant events. Have students craft dioramas to represent the environments where dinosaurs lived.
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Chemistry - Crash Course

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Explore the wonders of matter with Crash Course Chemistry! This series makes the complexities of atoms, molecules, reactions, and the periodic table easy to understand through engaging...more
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Explore the wonders of matter with Crash Course Chemistry! This series makes the complexities of atoms, molecules, reactions, and the periodic table easy to understand through engaging lessons and vibrant visuals. Whether you're curious about bonding, stoichiometry, or thermodynamics, each episode breaks down chemistry concepts into short, fun explanations. Ideal for high school students and anyone eager to learn, it brings the science of chemistry to life! The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your school blocks YouTube videos, they won't be available in your classroom. Some of the YouTube videos have a short advertisement at the start.
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tag(s): atoms (44), carbon (17), chemicals (41), elements (34), molecules (44), periodic table (46)

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After watching an episode, have students design experiments based on chemical reactions or states of matter. Give students an element from the periodic table to research, focusing on its properties and uses. Create a scavenger hunt where students find elements that align with specific properties or uses. Use models or online tools to help students build and visualize different molecules. Assign students to practice balancing chemical equations after lessons on stoichiometry.

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Anatomy & Physiology - Crash Course

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9 to 12
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Get ready to bring the human body to life with Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology! This engaging series simplifies complex systems like the nervous, muscular, and circulatory systems...more
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Get ready to bring the human body to life with Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology! This engaging series simplifies complex systems like the nervous, muscular, and circulatory systems through fun, digestible video lessons perfect for your classroom. Students will explore how the body functions, from cell structure to organ systems, gaining a deeper understanding of human biology. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable. There is an option on the site to download the videos to view off of YouTube.
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tag(s): body systems (41), cells (83), human body (94)

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Have students create 3D models of different body systems to visually represent how organs and tissues function together. Students can investigate how muscles contract and extend using simple materials like rubber bands and paper to simulate joints and ligaments. Provide real-world scenarios where students diagnose issues with specific body systems and propose solutions.

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The Crash Course - Crash Course

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4 to 12
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The Crash Course has over 45 videos on topics ranging from Anatomy to Zoology, Artificial Intelligence to Outbreak Science. There are the more common topics one might want to learn...more
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The Crash Course has over 45 videos on topics ranging from Anatomy to Zoology, Artificial Intelligence to Outbreak Science. There are the more common topics one might want to learn about, like Ecology, Films, Geography, and much more. All videos are free to watch. Each video also includes a short description (some with lesson stem ideas). Crash Course videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district/school blocks YouTube, they may not be viewable. The good news for teachers whose schools block YouTube is that you can download the video if you fill out a form. Go to the Download tab from the top menu, select Students & Teachers, scroll down the page, and follow the directions.

tag(s): artificial intelligence (143), black history (130), branches of government (64), business (51), climate (83), computers (109), copyright (46), ecology (101), energy (132), engineering (126), human body (94), literature (219), media literacy (105), myths and legends (24), plants (148), politics (114), space (216), statistics (120), video (261), zoology (9)

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Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or with a projector. The site is excellent for introductory material on any topic you're starting and for giving students some background knowledge. Use Acclaim, reviewed here to organize and annotate the videos you plan to use. Crash Course is also great for your early finishers. Allow them to choose a topic they want to investigate or know more about.

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Monetery Bay WebCams - Monetery Bay Aquarium

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4 to 12
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Monterey Bay Aquarium offers several live webcams showing ongoing activities in the facility. To find the webcams, go to the top menu, click Animals, and on the left, you will ...more
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Monterey Bay Aquarium offers several live webcams showing ongoing activities in the facility. To find the webcams, go to the top menu, click Animals, and on the left, you will see a link for Live Cams. Viewers can watch the penguins swim and the otters watch the people. There are many things to see here, and there are also lots of instructional activities that can go along with the tour. A high-speed connection is a must for this one, though.
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tag(s): animals (285), oceans (149), virtual field trips (92), webcams (15)

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Science teachers can have the class or small groups take the entire online tour for an afternoon of learning and fun! The cams include otters, penguins, and other special collections! Use your whiteboard or projector to have the class view the cams as a brain break.

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Infiniscope - NASA and ASU

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K to 12
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Developed with funding from NASA, Infiniscope offers space-related digital learning resources, professional development, and content creation opportunities for educators. Explore the...more
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Developed with funding from NASA, Infiniscope offers space-related digital learning resources, professional development, and content creation opportunities for educators. Explore the site's home page to find the featured and newest content. Choose the Content Library to find links to lessons and collections relating to earth and space topics sorted by content type, grade level, and more. The Quick Start Guide is located under For Educators and provides an overview of how to navigate Infiniscope and an overview of the content and creative tools available. Although registration isn't required, registering as an educator offers access to additional tools and features of Infiniscope, including enrolling students in lessons, tracking their progress, and creating virtual lessons and tours.

tag(s): earth (186), fossils (41), light (53), moon (73), planets (112), plate tectonics (21), professional development (407), seasons (37), space (216), stars (70)

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Science teachers of all grade levels will want to add this site to their list of resources to find lesson and student activity ideas. Engage students by sharing Infiniscope's virtual field trips and games as part of whole class or small group learning. Use the provided tools to enhance learning through hands-on opportunities to participate in gathering data or to view complex concepts using interactive visualizations. Extend learning by encouraging students to learn more about Earth and space science as project-based learning opportunities. Ideas include exploring Earth's temperature over time, creating a Solar System travel agency, or designing a trip to form a colony on Mars. Learn more about Project Based Learning (PBL) at TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Project-Based Learning, reviewed here.

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Gauth AI STEM Homework Helper - Gauth Math

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6 to 12
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Gauth uses AI to provide homework help in math and science topics, including chemistry, physics, calculus, and more. Under the menu topic - Subjects, you will also find help with ...more
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Gauth uses AI to provide homework help in math and science topics, including chemistry, physics, calculus, and more. Under the menu topic - Subjects, you will also find help with Literature, Writing, Social Science, and others. To begin, upload a question or an image. Gauth then provides a step-by-step response with a detailed explanation of the answer. Find additional explanations by selecting Copilot, which is built into Gauth's platform, or by choosing from suggestions for related questions. You don't need to register, but doing so will allow access to your search history.

tag(s): artificial intelligence (143), equations (119), literature (219), statistics (120), STEM (276), tutorials (54), writing (321)

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Include Gauth with your other math and science support resources for students. Demonstrate how to ask questions and analyze the responses as a learning tool. Be sure to discuss the ethical use of AI tools with students as a learning tool and not a substitute for completing assignments. Encourage students to provide proper attribution when using Gauth. Share Gauth as a flipped learning tool for students to use as they begin to understand new concepts, then ask students to apply that knowledge to problems without using AI resources. Have students demonstrate how to solve problems by creating a video explanation with Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here.

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Skype a Scientist - Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D and David Jenkins, Ph.D.

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Skype a Scientist connects classrooms and groups with scientists for live Q&A and scheduled live-stream sessions. Visit the Livestreams link to find upcoming sessions and reserve your...more
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Skype a Scientist connects classrooms and groups with scientists for live Q&A and scheduled live-stream sessions. Visit the Livestreams link to find upcoming sessions and reserve your free ticket. If you and your class can't attend, archives of all sessions are available on YouTube. You can find them by visiting the provided link. Visit the signup section on the site to learn how to find a scientist and request a private session for your class; this process takes about a week, and teachers connect via email to set up a convenient time for your chat. Scientists are available in many different fields and languages.

tag(s): scientists (63), skype (2)

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Take advantage of the opportunities shared on this site to connect with scientists in many different subject areas. For example, use the filters and search bar to locate scientists in the field of earthquakes, hurricanes, or animals to enhance your science lessons. Help students prepare for virtual visits with scientists using a virtual whiteboard such as Stickies.io, reviewed here to add sticky notes with suggestions for questions to ask your scientist as you brainstorm ideas for participating in the activity. Create a second whiteboard for use during the session so that students can share information they have learned. As a final activity and to extend learning, use Site123, reviewed here to create a website that shares information learned from this experience and additional information students learn through research-based upon this experience. When complete, share a link to your website with your scientist!

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National Geographic Education - National Geographic Education

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K to 12
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National Geographic Education shares many classroom resources for all grade levels, including videos, interactives, maps, and more. Use the keyword search to find content related to...more
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National Geographic Education shares many classroom resources for all grade levels, including videos, interactives, maps, and more. Use the keyword search to find content related to specific content, filter by grade, type of learning materials, and subject, or browse the site to view some of the latest resources. Although registration isn't required, creating an account allows members to bookmark and save favorite resources.

tag(s): africa (141), amazon (11), animals (285), antarctica (30), anthropology (10), australia (29), biodiversity (32), birds (45), cells (83), climate (83), climate change (93), conservation (86), constitution (89), continents (32), countries (73), diseases (69), earth (186), earthquakes (45), egypt (49), engineering (126), erosion (15), explorers (66), fish (18), hurricanes (33), mammals (23), migration (45), molecules (44), moon (73), natural disasters (16), natural resources (38), nutrition (137), oceans (149), plants (148), pollution (51), population (48), religions (83), reproduction (7), reptiles (12), romans (36), slavery (78), sociology (24), solar system (109), space (216), volcanoes (56), weather (160), world war 2 (157)

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Bookmark and save this site as a resource to supplement your current curriculum. Share interactives and videos with students by bookmarking them on classroom computers or using a curation tool such as Symbaloo, reviewed here when sharing several resources. Enhance student learning when watching videos using Playposit, reviewed here to add questions, text, and additional media. Upon completing your unit, ask students to share their understanding of the content by creating concept maps using a visual organization tool such as Circlyapp, reviewed here.

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STEM Bootcamps - Numerade

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Numerade STEM Bootcamps provide free, interactive video lessons in STEM subjects like algebra, physics, and chemistry. The platform includes Bootcamps with step-by-step video tutorials,...more
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Numerade STEM Bootcamps provide free, interactive video lessons in STEM subjects like algebra, physics, and chemistry. The platform includes Bootcamps with step-by-step video tutorials, practice problems, and quizzes designed to enhance students' understanding. You can access a variety of topics for different grade levels and standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. The videos have captions available for students who may need them. Videos do have discussions under them, so be mindful of this if are having students use them independently.

tag(s): statistics (120), STEM (276), test prep (68), tutorials (54)

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Flip your classroom and have students watch Numerade Bootcamp videos at home to learn foundational concepts before class. They then can apply their learning through in-class lessons. Have students create and take practice quizzes based on Numerade's standardized test prep Bootcamps using a program like Quizlet, reviewed here. This will engage them in active test prep, enhance recall through repeated practice, and extend readiness for exams. Have students summarize a Numerade bootcamp topic by creating short review videos with Padlet, reviewed here, helping their classmates understand key points from the videos. This is a link to Padlet's Help section for posting video or an image.

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Service Learning Action Guides & Lesson Plans - EarthEcho International

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This page provides action guides and lesson plans introducing students to service learning through citizen science projects based on monitoring water quality. Each action guide provides...more
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This page provides action guides and lesson plans introducing students to service learning through citizen science projects based on monitoring water quality. Each action guide provides students with a roadmap to participating in service projects, beginning with investigating resources and interests and finishing with telling the story and reporting data. Lessons (available in English and Spanish) provide background information, objectives, student handouts, and assessments. Additional extension resources include illustrated stories that share the importance of observation and the crucial need for healthy waterways.

tag(s): citizen science (27), pollution (51), water (101), watersheds (8)

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Share the illustrated books with students as a class read-aloud, or share the link with students to read independently. Each book includes discussion questions; add these to a Google Form, reviewed here to assess understanding or create a Google Slides, reviewed here
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Citizen Science Projects - National Geographic Education

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Discover the many ways to become involved in citizen science projects through local and large-scale observations and activities by visiting the ideas shared on this page from National...more
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Discover the many ways to become involved in citizen science projects through local and large-scale observations and activities by visiting the ideas shared on this page from National Geographic Education. Ideas and links include opportunities to participate in a bird census, monitor local bodies of water, collect weather data, and more. Click on each project's shared link to learn more about its activities and how to participate.

tag(s): animals (285), birds (45), butterflies (13), citizen science (27), ecosystems (73), life cycles (21), oceans (149), photography (118), planets (112), plants (148), stars (70), STEM (276), weather (160)

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Add this page to your bookmarks for citizen science opportunities for you and your students to participate in. Find additional ideas by visiting TeachersFirst's Citizen Science Resources Special Topics Page, reviewed here. Include citizen science projects to extend learning by building them into your current science lessons. Create free scientific observation journals at Canva Storyboard Templates, reviewed here for students to record, organize, and share information. Ask older students to share data by creating graphs on Livegap Charts, reviewed here or use Google's Data Gif Maker, reviewed here when working with younger students.

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Butterfly Counts - North American Butterfly Association

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The Butterfly Counts section on the North American Butterfly Association website outlines a citizen science program that tracks butterfly populations through annual counts in the U.S.,...more
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The Butterfly Counts section on the North American Butterfly Association website outlines a citizen science program that tracks butterfly populations through annual counts in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It details how to participate in or start a butterfly count in a specific area, aiming to gather data for environmental research and increase public awareness about butterflies.

tag(s): butterflies (13), citizen science (27), data (148), maps (207)

In the Classroom

Based on research from the site, have students design a school garden to attract butterflies, documenting their project using a website tool like Carrd, reviewed here. Employ an animation tool like Brush Ninja, reviewed here to have students create an animation showing the lifecycle of a butterfly they learned about. Have students use a digital presentation tool like Google Slides, reviewed here to create a virtual exhibit on different butterfly species, incorporating findings from the butterfly counts.

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Celebrate Urban Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Celebrate Urban Birds is a project by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that involves urban communities in birdwatching and conservation activities. The website offers resources for learning...more
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Celebrate Urban Birds is a project by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that involves urban communities in birdwatching and conservation activities. The website offers resources for learning about birds, gardening for wildlife, and using arts to connect with nature. It encourages collaborative science through data submission on bird observations and provides mini-grants for community projects.

tag(s): birds (45), cities (17), citizen science (27)

In the Classroom

Have students use the website to identify local birds and then observe them in their schoolyard or backyards. Have students record their sightings and behaviors using Google Forms, reviewed here. then your class can review and create an infographic of the data using Infogram, reviewed here Using guidance from the site, have your class design and plant a garden that attracts local birds, documenting the process and bird visits on a blog. After studying birds on the website, students create artworks inspired by what they've learned and display them digitally on a platform like Artsonia, reviewed here.

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