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Learning Game Generator - Yourway Learning
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), assessment (147), Formative Assessment (74), game based learning (205), gamification (83), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Use the game generator to create activities for use during station rotations, whole-class games, or as a homework activity. Use the features included on this site to request changes until you identify a game that meets your needs and your class's. Be specific with your requests; for example, ask for a Jeopardy-style game that includes all of the answers to use in your game. If your class enjoys games that require a lot of movement or use puzzles, include that type of information in your prompt. Use this site to create questions for online game-maker tools such as Classroom Jeopardy, reviewed here and those found on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Gamification Resources, reviewed here.Edge Features:
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Coverr - Coverr
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): media literacy (109), musical notation (34)
In the Classroom
Have students download the footage of animals/pets, people, and fitness to create a "capture that activity," in which they create what the "character" is saying. Students can generate adjective lists from nature/landscapes to travel, transportation, food, and drink to describe what they see. From the music section of Coverr, students can use the music to add to the stories they create.XStockvideo - XStockVideo
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): creating media (14), video (266)
In the Classroom
Students can download footage of animals or pets to create a "capture that activity," in which they create what the character is saying. For nature or landscapes, students can generate adjective lists to describe what they are seeing. Finally, students can use the multiple footage to create a story.11 Dramatic Virtual Tours of Stages Around the World - Google Arts & Culture
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): architecture (75), plays (32), virtual field trips (128)
In the Classroom
Assign students to explore a specific stage and write a reflection describing its architectural features, history, and cultural significance. Have students select two stages from different countries and create a visual or written comparison of their design, history, and cultural importance. This activity can include research on the types of performances each venue typically hosts. After touring a theater, ask students to write a short play or script inspired by that venue's design or historical performances. They can present their work as a staged reading or share it in small groups. Combine art and music by asking students to design a performance poster or program for an imaginary event at one of the stages.An Introduction to Julius Caesar Using Multiple-Perspective Universal Theme Analysis - ReadWriteThink
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): julius caesar (11), plays (32), themes (16)
In the Classroom
Ask students to write an alternate ending to Julius Caesar from the perspective of one of the characters. Challenge students to draw parallels between Julius Caesar and modern political or historical figures. Assign students different themes from the play (such as ambition, betrayal, or loyalty) and have them create a visual collage representing their theme using a resource such as PhotoCollage, reviewed here. Have students create a comic strip and include scenes that could have happened during Roman times using Make Beliefs Comix, reviewed here. Use Printable Comic Strip Templates, reviewed here for rough drafts or classrooms without computers.The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Summary and Analysis - Storyboard That
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): julius caesar (11), plot (15), shakespeare (99)
In the Classroom
Have students create storyboards on Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Students can compare and contrast two characters on their actions, motivations, etc. Using a resource such as Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here create a timeline of Julius Caesar's life events. Create a fictional social media account for one or more of the characters using Fakebook, reviewed here.Julius Caesar - Royal Shakespeare Company
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): julius caesar (11), plays (32), shakespeare (99)
In the Classroom
Divide the class into groups and assign each a key scene to rehearse and perform for the class. Students can work in groups to create a Roman-era newspaper covering the play's events using a resource such as Smore, reviewed here. Select a few students to embody key characters from the play (Brutus, Cassius, Caesar) to play a game of Character Hot Seat. The rest of the class asks these characters questions about their motives, actions, and emotions. This activity helps students delve deeper into character analysis and understand the complex motivations driving the play's events.Free Resources Julius Caesar - The Practical English Teacher
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): julius caesar (11), readers theater (12), shakespeare (99), writing prompts (61)
In the Classroom
Have students assume the roles of key characters and participate in a mock Senate debate. Students can research contemporary political figures or events that mirror themes in Julius Caesar and present their findings. Assign students to write an alternate ending for the play or a letter from one character to another, encouraging creativity and engagement with the text. Have students create their writings using a digital tool like Sway, reviewed here. Students can create visual artwork that depicts key themes or character relationships, combining literature with visual arts to enhance understanding. Students could use the Canva Infographic Creator, < a href="/single.cfm?id=17570">reviewed herePedagog.ai - Priten Shaw
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), computers (109), creative writing (124), critical thinking (127), digital literacy (6), editing (93), images (263), media literacy (109), persuasive writing (58), politics (118), population (51), readers theater (12), shakespeare (99), vocabulary (238), vocabulary development (94)
In the Classroom
Include Pedagog.ai as part of your resources for using AI effectively to promote engagement and increase student understanding of classroom lessons. Use the suggested prompts to find ideas for creative activities and assessments, then modify the prompt to fit the needs of your classroom and students. Use the prompts within chat tools such as ChatGPT, reviewed here and Claude, reviewed here and continue asking questions and adding suggestions for making changes until you generate information that fits your needs. Use an organizational tool like Wakelet, reviewed here to save and share your favorite prompts. For example, create a collection of prompts for each subject or class you teach or work with peers to create prompt collections for assessments, lesson ideas, and incorporating teaching strategies.Limetown - Two-Up
Grades
7 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): character education (79), characterization (19), critical thinking (127), listening (93), mysteries (23), narrative (16), podcasts (108)
In the Classroom
Have students create a character map for key figures in the podcast. While listening to each episode, students can maintain a journal where they jot down key themes, emotions, and questions. After listening to a few episodes, have students work in groups to create a short podcast using a resource like Podcast Generator reviewed here.Shakespeare: Full Circle - NPR
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): characterization (19), plot (15), shakespeare (99), themes (16)
In the Classroom
Break students into groups, assign podcast episodes, and have them discuss how modern themes from the episodes relate to their understanding of Shakespeare's works. Students could choose a character from the podcast episodes and debate their motives, actions, and relevance in today's society. Students could also rewrite and perform a famous Shakespeare scene, incorporating contemporary language and references from the podcast.No Sweat Shakespeare - NoSweat Digital Ltd.
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): ebooks (43), plays (32), shakespeare (99), sonnets (6)
In the Classroom
Have students work in groups to explore major themes in a specific play. Create a game similar to "Taboo" using vocabulary from Shakespeare's plays. Students can work in teams to describe words or phrases related to the plays without using certain "taboo" words. Have students select a scene from one of Shakespeare's plays and rewrite it in modern language. Ask students to create social media profiles for key characters from a chosen play using a resource such as Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, or Fakebook, reviewed here.Film History - Crash Course
Grades
9 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): movies (54)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in a debate after watching an episode of Crash Course Films History. Students can learn more about the period of time that the movie took place by researching and then creating a news brochure or pamphlet. Try using Canva Education Templates, reviewed here.Film Criticism - Crash Course
Grades
9 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): critical thinking (127), movies (54)
In the Classroom
After watching an episode of Crash Course Films Criticism, students can participate in a debate about their opinions/views of the movie. Students can learn more about the time that the movie took place by researching and creating a brochure or pamphlet using Sway, reviewed here. Finally, students can view another movie from the era or subject matter and compare and contrast the films with Canva's Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here.TeachRock - Rock and Roll Forever Foundation
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artists (85), cross cultural understanding (173), dance (31), empathy (34), jazz (16), musical instruments (52), social and emotional learning (102), sociology (23), STEM (297)
In the Classroom
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.Film Production - Crash Course
Grades
9 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): movies (54)
In the Classroom
After watching an episode of Crash Course Films Production, students can create a "short movie" that includes the various jobs/roles that are mentioned in the video series. Use a tool like Renderforest, reviewed here for this project. Students can debate which job in the development of a film is the most important. Finally, students can create a job application in which other students apply for jobs in a movie.Literature - Crash Course
Grades
9 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): literature (222), macbeth (9), novels (34), plays (32), poetry (193)
In the Classroom
After reading any title, ask students to rewrite a scene from a novel, play, or poem from a different character's perspective. After watching an episode, have students write an essay analyzing themes, characters, or symbols in the featured text. Students could also create a timeline of the major works covered, noting historical and literary significance.Theater & Drama - Crash Course
Grades
4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): acting (19), plays (32), shakespeare (99)
In the Classroom
Share the Shakespeare videos during a unit on The Bard - or even to recognize his birthday! These videos would be ideal to use for flipped or blended learning. Have students view the videos at home and then use a tool such as Magic School, reviewed here to create instant questions to review the video and use for a quick entrance ticket at the start of the next class.The Crash Course - Crash Course
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4 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), black history (133), branches of government (65), business (52), climate (84), computers (109), copyright (44), ecology (103), energy (133), engineering (129), human body (93), literature (222), media literacy (109), myths and legends (37), plants (146), politics (118), space (222), statistics (121), video (266), zoology (18)