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The Taiga Biome - borealbiome
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4 to 12
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Discover basic information about the taiga biome on this site. Choose from the different links to learn about plants and animals, locations around the world, and changes occurring due...more
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Discover basic information about the taiga biome on this site. Choose from the different links to learn about plants and animals, locations around the world, and changes occurring due to human impact. This site also includes a short video with images of animals found in the taiga. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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This site contains basic information to use as an introduction to taiga biomes. Include it when sharing other resources with your class. Consider using a bookmarking tool like Paply, reviewed here, to consolidate and share resources in one place. As you and your students progress throughout your biome unit, use a video response tool like Flip, reviewed here, to share student ideas and information learned. Instead of assigning a written or oral presentation at the end of your unit, ask students to create an animated video using Clipchamp, reviewed here. Clipchamp offers easy tools to create animated explainer videos.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Temperate Rainforest Facts - temperate-rainforest-facts.com
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4 to 12
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As advertised in the title, this no-frills site offers just the facts about temperate rainforests. The home page features basic information about rainforests along with facts about...more
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As advertised in the title, this no-frills site offers just the facts about temperate rainforests. The home page features basic information about rainforests along with facts about the canopy layers. Choose from additional links to learn animal and plant facts.
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tag(s): biomes (113), habitats (87), rainforests (18)
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Include this site with your other resources when teaching about biomes and habitats. Instead of asking students to take notes or create flashcards, learn vocabulary using online games like Baamboozle, reviewed here. Baamboozle allows you to quickly create games for teams of two and automatically keeps score during gameplay. Upon completion of your unit consider having students create online books using a tool like Book Creator, reviewed here. Book Creator includes many features to create interactive books including adding video, text, audio, and images.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What Eats? - whateats.com
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K to 12
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Find out the diet of different animals in What Eats? Type in the name of an animal to view a description of what it eats, and what eats it! Other ...more
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Find out the diet of different animals in What Eats? Type in the name of an animal to view a description of what it eats, and what eats it! Other portions of the site describe different kinds of food webs, types of animal diets, and even an African food chain in Spanish.
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tag(s): animals (281), food chains (17)
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When introducing your animal unit, add an extension to your Internet browser like Sticky Notes, reviewed here, to project and share student's ideas as you begin discussing animals and food webs. Edit, add, or delete notes as needed as you move throughout your unit. Add a link to What Eats? on classroom computers. As students learn about specific animals or food webs, ask them to create interactive images usingGoogle Drawings, reviewed here. Google Drawings allows you to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more. Not familiar with Google Drawings? Watch an archived OK2Ask session to learn how to use: OK2Ask Google Drawings, here. Have younger students use a tool like WriteReader, reviewed here, to create an online storybook sharing information learned. WriteReader includes tools for sharing student writing along with correct spelling underneath. For older students, try a story creation tool like Odysey, reviewed here, to add additional information including map locations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Encyclopedic Entries - National Geographic
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3 to 12
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Think of this site as a digital, illustrated encyclopedia of environmental words and terms. Choose any entry to find beautiful images along with complete encyclopedic entries and additional...more
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Think of this site as a digital, illustrated encyclopedia of environmental words and terms. Choose any entry to find beautiful images along with complete encyclopedic entries and additional resources. Use filters to search by keyword, grade level, or subject.
tag(s): continents (32), ecology (100), environment (240), oceans (147), space (213), weather (164)
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Take advantage of the information on this site for use throughout the school year. Consider choosing an entry each week to share with students and explore further. Use a bookmarking site like Symbaloo, reviewed here, to share other links on the same topic. Ask students to locate information on Google Maps and create a story to tell about their topic using a site like Heganoo, reviewed here. Heganoo allows you to create interactive maps including images, videos, and more to tell a story.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Temperate Forest - Kids Do Ecology
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4 to 8
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Learn the basics about the Temperate Forest biome with this site from Kids Do Ecology. Information includes weather, locations, and plants and animals found in this biome. In addition...more
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Learn the basics about the Temperate Forest biome with this site from Kids Do Ecology. Information includes weather, locations, and plants and animals found in this biome. In addition to facts about the Temperate Forest, this site includes a printable crossword puzzle featuring information about the biome.
tag(s): animals (281), biomes (113), habitats (87), plants (145)
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Include this site with your other biome resources. Share a link on classroom computers and your class website. View information from the site together on an interactive whiteboard or projector highlighting important information. Have students create a word cloud of the important terms they learn from this site using a tool such as WordItOut, reviewed here. At the conclusion of your biome unit, have students make an interactive multimedia poster using Visme, reviewed here.
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World Biomes: Savanna - Kids Do Ecology
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4 to 8
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Learn about the Savanna biome with this informative site from Kids Do Ecology. This site provides basic information about the location, weather, and inhabitants of this biome. Also,...more
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Learn about the Savanna biome with this informative site from Kids Do Ecology. This site provides basic information about the location, weather, and inhabitants of this biome. Also, there is a printable crossword puzzle all about the Savanna.
tag(s): animals (281), biomes (113), habitats (87), plants (145)
In the Classroom
Include this site with other resources featuring biomes. Consider creating a Webmix (web-based screens of link "tiles") with all of your biome resources using Symbaloo, reviewed here. Share a link to your Symbaloo Webmix on your class website or classroom computers for easy student access. Use an online infographic creator, such as Canva, reviewed here, to create infographics including images and facts about biomes. Instead of asking students to create written reports at the end of your biome unit, have students create maps sharing locations and features of different biomes using Zeemaps, reviewed here. Zeemaps allows students to create audio recordings AND choose various locations on a map where the report takes place.
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Tropical Savanna - Center for Educational Technologies, Wheeling Jesuit Univ
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4 to 8
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Learn about the characteristics of the Savanna biome with this overview featuring animals and plants found in the Savanna. Although the site is fairly simple, it includes some little-known...more
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Learn about the characteristics of the Savanna biome with this overview featuring animals and plants found in the Savanna. Although the site is fairly simple, it includes some little-known facts about this biome.
tag(s): animals (281), biomes (113), habitats (87), plants (145)
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Share information from this site on your interactive whiteboard as an introduction to the Savanna biome. Ask students to use the tools on your whiteboard to highlight important information, then save your work on your computer to share on your class website. Ask students to participate in an online bulletin board, such as Lino, reviewed here, to reflect on what they are learning and collect information and images about the Savanna biome. Challenge students to create an annotated image sharing information about the Savanna or animals found on the Savanna including text boxes and related links using a tool such as Google Drawings, reviewed here. Google Drawings allows you to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more. Not familiar with Google Drawings? Watch an archived OK2Ask session to learn how to use: OK2Ask Google Drawings, here. Have students work in groups to create a virtual field trip to Savannas around the world using Google Earth, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cabinet of Curiosities - Philippe Cousteau Jr.
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6 to 12
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Cabinet of Curiosities is a site created by the grandson of famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau to introduce STEM careers to young people. Links on the left menu of the cabinet ...more
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Cabinet of Curiosities is a site created by the grandson of famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau to introduce STEM careers to young people. Links on the left menu of the cabinet take you to eight different categories which include short video explanations by professionals within the field. Click on any image within the cabinet to view a short description of an item used for a STEM career and one or more videos. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): anthropology (9), careers (139), communication (136), ecology (100), engineering (119), marine biology (25), oceans (147), STEM (263)
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Bookmark and save to use when exploring career options with students. Ask students to use information found on this site and others to create an infographic sharing information about a chosen career. Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, offers many templates for creating infographics. To increase student knowledge of options within STEM careers, have groups of students create a weekly podcast sharing different career fields. Buzzsprout, reviewed here, is an online tool to use when creating and hosting podcasts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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World Biomes: Rainforest - Kids Do Ecology
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4 to 8
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Learn about rainforests with this simple, yet informative site. Short paragraphs provide information about the location, climate, plants, and animals found in the rainforest. Be sure...more
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Learn about rainforests with this simple, yet informative site. Short paragraphs provide information about the location, climate, plants, and animals found in the rainforest. Be sure to follow links at the bottom of the page to continue research on this biome on other websites.
tag(s): animal homes (56), animals (281), biomes (113), climate (80), plants (145), rainforests (18)
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Include this site with resources for your unit on biomes. Share with students as an introduction to the two types of rainforest biomes, then have them research further information. Be sure to check out TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit. This is an online research project for elementary and middle school students. Have students create an annotated image including text boxes and related links using a tool such as Image Annotator, reviewed here, to demonstrate different components within the rainforest.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Why Do Leaves Change Color? - Environmental Education for Kids
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4 to 8
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Learn the science behind the changing color of fall leaves in kid-friendly terms at this simple, yet informative website. Get answers to the title question and more through a series...more
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Learn the science behind the changing color of fall leaves in kid-friendly terms at this simple, yet informative website. Get answers to the title question and more through a series of questions this site answers including How do leaves change color? and Do leaves change because of weather?
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Include this site on classroom computers and your class website for students to explore on their own. Use an online flashcard maker, like Flashcard Stash, reviewed here, to practice science vocabulary terms related to changing leaf colors. Have students take pictures each day of leaves near your classroom or their homes. Challenge students to create online collages with these images using a site such as Kizoa, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Savanna Biomes - Blue Planet Biomes
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4 to 8
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Visit this site to learn more about the savanna biome. Choose from links on the page to learn about the animals, plants, and climate information of the savannah. The short ...more
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Visit this site to learn more about the savanna biome. Choose from links on the page to learn about the animals, plants, and climate information of the savannah. The short descriptive article on the home page provides an excellent overview of this biome and characteristics of the Australian and African savannas.
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tag(s): animals (281), biomes (113), habitats (87), plants (145)
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Be sure to check out TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit. This is an online research project for elementary and middle school students. Use an online tool such as the Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram, reviewed here, to create a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast features of different biomes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Prairie: Introduction - Illinois State Museum
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4 to 8
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Learn about the Illinois prairies from plants and animals to prairie landforms and restoration efforts. Choose from links describing the prairie ecosystem through science, art, and...more
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Learn about the Illinois prairies from plants and animals to prairie landforms and restoration efforts. Choose from links describing the prairie ecosystem through science, art, and human voices. Be sure to visit the Activities and Resources section of this site for hands-on ideas to learn more about the prairies and prairie lifestyle.
tag(s): animals (281), biomes (113), habitats (87), plants (145), prairie (6)
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Include information from this site with your other resources when teaching about biomes or states. Include a link to the site on your class webpage for students to use when researching information about prairies. Have students create a simple infographic about prairies sharing their findings using Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here.
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Chaparral Biome - Blue Planet Biomes
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3 to 12
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Visit this site to learn more about the chaparral biome. Choose from links on the page to learn about the animals, plants, locations, and climate in this biome which is ...more
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Visit this site to learn more about the chaparral biome. Choose from links on the page to learn about the animals, plants, locations, and climate in this biome which is found on most in continents. Be sure to check out this site for an excellent starting point to learn about one of the world's lesser-known biomes.
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tag(s): animal homes (56), biomes (113), habitats (87), plants (145)
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Include this site with your biome unit. Be sure to check out TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit. This is an online research project for elementary and middle school students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Biomes of the World - Arizona State University School of Life Sciences
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6 to 12
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Explore and learn about biomes through this interactive resource from the biologists at Arizona State University. Choose a particular biome to read and listen to information describing...more
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Explore and learn about biomes through this interactive resource from the biologists at Arizona State University. Choose a particular biome to read and listen to information describing the definition and characteristics of the biome. The show/hide words portion of each section provides definitions of vocabulary included in each part of the site. Other information on the site includes worksheets and coloring pages to print.
tag(s): biomes (113), deserts (15), forests (28), oceans (147), rainforests (18), rivers (13), tundra (14)
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Have cooperative learning groups create podcasts describing each different biome using the scientist's audio from the site as a model. Use a site such as Podcast Generator, reviewed here. Have students use a mapping tool such as Zeemaps, reviewed here, to create a map of biomes from around the world (or country) with audio stories and pictures included!
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Biome Challenge - Diana Dell
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5 to 12
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Test your knowledge of biomes with this 12 question quiz. The quiz begins with a question with a $500 value and moves up in difficulty to the final question worth ...more
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Test your knowledge of biomes with this 12 question quiz. The quiz begins with a question with a $500 value and moves up in difficulty to the final question worth $1,000,000. Use the three hints provided with each question, if needed, to choose the correct response from the four provided options.
tag(s): assessment (146), biomes (113), ecosystems (73)
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Use this site as either an activator to assess how much students know about biomes, OR as a review tool assessing what needs practice before an exam. Have students complete the activity individually on classroom computers, either simultaneously - or as a learning center or station. Be sure to post the site on your teacher wiki or webpage too, allowing students to review before an assessment both in and out of the classroom. Have students create their own quizzes using Quia or another quiz creation site such as Bamboozle, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Biomes Jeopardy Review Game - SuperTeacherTools
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5 to 12
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Review information about biomes with this Jeopardy-style game. Play using different options for teams or individuals. Choose the play live option to receive a code to join a game or...more
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Review information about biomes with this Jeopardy-style game. Play using different options for teams or individuals. Choose the play live option to receive a code to join a game or play directly from the game board by clicking on question and dollar amount options.
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tag(s): assessment (146), biomes (113), game based learning (171)
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Use this game as a quick assessment of prior knowledge at the beginning of your biome unit. Share a link on classroom computers and your website for students to play on their own to review concepts. Have students create their own Jeopardy game using Jeopardy Labs, reviewed here, to share and review facts before a unit test on any topic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Planet Arcade Games - National Ocean Service
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3 to 8
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Planet Arcade Games offers interactive activities for learning about the oceans and air. In addition to the interactive, each activity includes facts to extend learning beyond gameplay....more
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Planet Arcade Games offers interactive activities for learning about the oceans and air. In addition to the interactive, each activity includes facts to extend learning beyond gameplay. Choose any activity and click to start.
tag(s): air (106), animal homes (56), animals (281), atmosphere (23), energy (130), natural disasters (16), oceans (147), recycling (46), water (102), weather (164)
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Use this site as a learning station or center. Share the activities on your projector or interactive whiteboard. Include a link to these activities on your class website or newsletter for students to try at home. Challenge students to use a mapping tool such as Zeemaps, reviewed here, to create a map of local landforms or information about oceans and continents (with audio and pictures included)! Use this resource together to review and reinforce concepts about animals, oceans, and the environment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Colorscope - CNN Creative and Dr. James Fox
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6 to 12
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Discover how different cultures perceive and use color through a series of videos and articles from CNN Creative. Scroll through the home page to view options for colors then select...more
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Discover how different cultures perceive and use color through a series of videos and articles from CNN Creative. Scroll through the home page to view options for colors then select a color to watch the video. Learn interesting facts such as which color is the world's favorite and why yellow makes us happy.
tag(s): colors (64), cross cultural understanding (157), cultures (132), senses (20), video (258)
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Include this colorful series with lessons about our senses, cultures, and art. Use information from the videos to understand and analyze images from around the world including typical forms of clothing worn or great works of art. Have students create an annotated image including text boxes and related links using a tool such as Image Annotator, reviewed here, to demonstrate cultural uses of color.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Amaze - Ann-Kathrin Grebner, Michael Durgner, G Widschwendter, M Ardelt
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5 to 7
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Amaze has animated videos providing factual and informative information about sexual development to adolescents aged 10-14. Their goal is to counter misinformation about puberty, sex,...more
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Amaze has animated videos providing factual and informative information about sexual development to adolescents aged 10-14. Their goal is to counter misinformation about puberty, sex, and sexuality while developing accurate representations of healthy body development and relationships. It is important to take note of ratings when viewing videos on Amaze. Green indicates videos appropriate for all young people and blue indicates videos suitable for those of the older range from 10 to 14 years old. Choose videos from the different categories or select favorite videos from the home page. Each video includes a "dig deeper" button with additional information for discussions. Be sure to check out the section for educators containing lesson plans for 5th and 6th grades, book suggestions, and other resources. Registration isn't necessary; however, it allows users to save favorites and create personalized video playlists. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): adolescence (11), difficult conversations (58), diseases (66), hiv/aids (16), sexuality (15)
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Be sure to follow suggestions for age appropriateness and have appropriate parental permission when using this site in the classroom. Share this site with school counselors and teachers of sex education. Use Amaze as a resource for discussions involving relationships, personal safety, and other teen and preteen issues. When appropriate, share a link to videos on your class webpage. Amaze is an excellent site to share with parents as they face difficult issues that arise during the teen years. Have students create personal blogs for their private reflection about these videos and discussions.Comments
I have used Amaze videos for 9th gradersLinda, IL, Grades: 9 - 12
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Food Chains for Kids - Free School
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Food Chains for Kids is a YouTube video explaining the connection of living things through food chains. This five-minute video shares information on the specific parts of a food chain...more
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Food Chains for Kids is a YouTube video explaining the connection of living things through food chains. This five-minute video shares information on the specific parts of a food chain including producers and consumers and their role in the food chain. If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): animals (281), food chains (17)
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Use this site as an anticipatory set or "activator" to introduce a unit or lesson on food chains on a projector or interactive whiteboard. Include a link to the video on your class website for students to view at home. Take a walk outside of your classroom to look for different members of food chains and take pictures. Have students create an annotated image describing the animal's role in the food chain by adding text boxes and related links using a tool such as Image Annotator, reviewed here. Have students create a word cloud of the important terms they learn from this site using a tool such as WordClouds, reviewed here, or for younger students use Word Clouds For Kids, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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