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Limetown - Two-Up
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7 to 12
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The Limetown podcast by Two-Up Productions offers a unique blend of mystery and storytelling, perfect for engaging students in discussions about narrative structure, character development,...more
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The Limetown podcast by Two-Up Productions offers a unique blend of mystery and storytelling, perfect for engaging students in discussions about narrative structure, character development, and critical thinking. The podcast follows a fictional investigative journey into the disappearance of over 300 people at a research facility, making it ideal for sparking classroom debates and writing prompts. Educators can access a collection of ready-made classroom resources, including discussion guides and lesson plans, via a Dropbox link on the website.
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tag(s): character education (77), characterization (18), critical thinking (117), listening (92), mysteries (20), narrative (15), podcasts (103)
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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.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Shakespeare: Full Circle - NPR
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9 to 12
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Dive into Shakespeare with NPR's Shakespeare: Full Circle, a podcast that unpacks the timeless works through modern lenses. Perfect for educators looking to enliven their classroom...more
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Dive into Shakespeare with NPR's Shakespeare: Full Circle, a podcast that unpacks the timeless works through modern lenses. Perfect for educators looking to enliven their classroom discussions, this series explores themes, characters, and plots in a way that resonates with today's students. From the famous soliloquies to the nuances of Shakespeare's lesser-known plays, this podcast offers valuable insights and fresh perspectives for teaching classic literature.
tag(s): characterization (18), plot (11), shakespeare (95), themes (11)
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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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No Sweat Shakespeare - NoSweat Digital Ltd.
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6 to 12
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Unlock the wonders of Shakespeare in your classroom with No Sweat Shakespeare--a teacher's go-to resource for bringing the Bard to life. This website offers modern, student-friendly...more
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Unlock the wonders of Shakespeare in your classroom with No Sweat Shakespeare--a teacher's go-to resource for bringing the Bard to life. This website offers modern, student-friendly translations of Shakespeare's most famous plays, making his complex language accessible and engaging for learners of all ages. From detailed summaries and character analyses to lesson plans and quizzes, No Sweat Shakespeare provides everything you need to help your students appreciate Shakespeare's timeless works. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): ebooks (40), plays (29), shakespeare (95), sonnets (6)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Film History - Crash Course
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9 to 12
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Crash Course Film History is a free digital tool that contains sixteen film history videos. Each video discusses how movies came to be, how they evolved into movies we see ...more
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Crash Course Film History is a free digital tool that contains sixteen film history videos. Each video discusses how movies came to be, how they evolved into movies we see on different streaming platforms, and their history. Topics explored include sound, color, and independent cinemas. It also explores the importance of individuals such as Charlie Chaplin, Edwin S. Porter, and Lumiere Brothers. Videos range between nine and thirteen minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video. Some videos have warnings for graphic violence. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos might not be viewable.
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tag(s): movies (53)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Film Criticism - Crash Course
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9 to 12
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Crash Course offers this free resource that includes fifteen videos related to film criticism. Each video dives into the story, performance, technique, meaning, purpose, and historical...more
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Crash Course offers this free resource that includes fifteen videos related to film criticism. Each video dives into the story, performance, technique, meaning, purpose, and historical importance of the specific topic. The videos also take a deeper look at movies, and why they are important to us as individuals, as a society, and how we think about movies. Movies that are highlighted in this video series include Moonlight, The Blue, Aliens, Selma, and many more. Videos range from ten to fourteen minutes. Be aware that some videos have warnings for graphic violence. The site uses YouTube videos, and many have commercial advertisements prior to the video. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos might not be viewable.
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tag(s): critical thinking (117), movies (53)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 (167), dance (28), empathy (32), jazz (17), musical instruments (49), social and emotional learning (96), sociology (24), STEM (279)
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.
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Film Production - Crash Course
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9 to 12
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Crash Course Film Production is a free digital tool that contains fifteen film production videos. This series explores how to turn an idea into something an audience will be interested...more
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Crash Course Film Production is a free digital tool that contains fifteen film production videos. This series explores how to turn an idea into something an audience will be interested in for a movie and how to get people to make it. Additionally, it shares the process of casting, selecting a crew, editing, and releasing it, the various jobs within a movie production, and the cost of production. Videos range between nine to twelve minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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tag(s): movies (53)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Literature - Crash Course
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9 to 12
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Crash Course Literature series provides engaging and insightful overviews of classic and contemporary literary works. It covers novels, plays, and poetry, exploring themes, characters,...more
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Crash Course Literature series provides engaging and insightful overviews of classic and contemporary literary works. It covers novels, plays, and poetry, exploring themes, characters, and literary devices in texts like "1984," "Macbeth," "To Kill a Mockingbird," and more. The series helps students analyze literature in a fun and accessible way, encouraging deeper understanding of both the text and its cultural significance. 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): literature (218), macbeth (9), novels (32), plays (29), poetry (191)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Theater & Drama - Crash Course
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4 to 12
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Theater and Drama, from Crash Course, offers a collection of YouTube videos related to many famous (and not-so-famous) dramas. Find video titles, such as Shakespeare's Tragedies and...more
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Theater and Drama, from Crash Course, offers a collection of YouTube videos related to many famous (and not-so-famous) dramas. Find video titles, such as Shakespeare's Tragedies and an Acting Lesson, The Spanish Golden Age, Greek Comedy, Satyrs, and Aristophanes, among many others. The videos include a short paragraph describing the content; some also have lesson stems. What a great collection for secondary English teachers or anyone looking for short videos related to Shakespeare and the history of drama. 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. There is an option on the site to download the video to view off of YouTube.
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tag(s): acting (19), plays (29), shakespeare (95)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 (145), black history (130), branches of government (63), business (51), climate (83), computers (109), copyright (46), ecology (102), energy (132), engineering (126), human body (94), literature (218), media literacy (106), myths and legends (24), plants (148), politics (114), space (216), statistics (120), video (262), zoology (10)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Brain Breaks for Students - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Regular brain breaks are a simple but powerful way to boost student focus, engagement, and retention in the classroom. These short periods of physical activity or mental rest re-energize...more
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Regular brain breaks are a simple but powerful way to boost student focus, engagement, and retention in the classroom. These short periods of physical activity or mental rest re-energize young minds when they start feeling tired or restless. Brain breaks improve how students think by increasing blood flow and brain connections. They also provide a much-needed reset when students feel overwhelmed or have checked out of the lesson. This collection highlights brain-break ideas, exercises, and activities that easily fit into lessons. Discover ways to get students moving, laughing, reflecting, and re-centering their attention. Using these resources will create a more active and focused learning environment in your classroom.
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Find new tools to try in your classroom for brain breaks. Each review includes classroom use ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will work for you and your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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All the World's a Stage: Incorporating Dramatic Arts and Dance into the Classroom - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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All the World's a Stage is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here sharing book lists and ideas for...more
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All the World's a Stage is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here sharing book lists and ideas for incorporating dramatic arts and dance into the classroom. The Background Knowledge section shares information on easing into the dramatic arts beginning with Reader's Theater activities, then extending into additional arts activities such as drama circles and dance. In addition to recommended books about the dramatic arts and artists, numerous classroom activities are available for students. Extension activities are also provided to encourage students to create art that represents various curriculum areas. Information includes correlation to ISTE and AASL standards.
tag(s): book lists (165), dance (28), readers theater (10)
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Include the books and activities this article suggests to engage students through movement and the arts. Have students create and share Reader's Theater productions to demonstrate learning of any content. Use Storyboard That, reviewed here to create storyboards as they plan their productions. After recording your students' Reader's Theater presentations, use Clipchamp, reviewed here to edit and transform your presentations into professional-looking productions.
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Zencastr - Zencastr
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6 to 12
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Zencastr is a podcast hosting and creation tool that provides many free resources for members. The free option includes unlimited audio and video recording, unlimited audio uploads...more
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Zencastr is a podcast hosting and creation tool that provides many free resources for members. The free option includes unlimited audio and video recording, unlimited audio uploads and hosting, options for recording on several tracks, and many other excellent features. Begin by creating and verifying your account. After logging in to your account, begin with the link to add information about your show. Next, follow the prompts to add a cover image and description of the podcast. Then, add an episode by uploading a file from your device or selecting the record button to record a new broadcast. Next, include up to twelve participants in your recording by providing access through the invite button. When finished, use the produce and publish link to complete the publication of your podcast episode. Finally, share podcasts using the share link that includes a custom URL or sharing to social media sites.
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Learn more about ways to incorporate podcasting in the classroom by viewing the archive of the OK2Ask: Podcasting 101: Using Podcasts in the Classroom, available here. Engage students in upcoming lessons by creating and sharing short podcasts as a preview for books to read or about historical characters featured in an upcoming unit. Use Zencastr to create videos for flipped or blended learning lessons. Enhance learning by asking students to create podcasts to share their learning and understanding of topics in a new way. For example, instead of writing a report about George Washington, ask students to create a multi-episode podcast that features important events in his life. Share student and teacher-created podcasts on your class website. Find several free and easy web page makers on TeachersFirst Edge.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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RedCircle - Red Circle Technologies, Inc.
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6 to 12
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RedCircle is a podcast-hosting and support service. The free plan provides unlimited storage, bandwidth, and downloads supporting one podcast. Begin by creating and verifying your account,...more
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RedCircle is a podcast-hosting and support service. The free plan provides unlimited storage, bandwidth, and downloads supporting one podcast. Begin by creating and verifying your account, then select from the options to add a podcast. Options include importing a current podcast or creating a new podcast. To create a new podcast, add an image and complete the information boxes to add descriptive information. Then, follow the prompt to develop your podcast; next, select your podcast to manage, add, and edit episodes. Upload saved MP3 files from your device to each episode and set the time and date for publication. Share published episodes using the URL provided or copy the HTML code to embed a podcast player in an online document such as a website.
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Learn how to incorporate podcasting in the classroom by viewing the archive of the OK2Ask: Podcasting 101: Using Podcasts in the Classroom webinar available here. As an easy introduction to podcasting, ask students to create an audio recording of a read-aloud book, a story they created, or the morning announcements. Upload their podcast recording and share it on your class website or with parents. As students become familiar with creating podcasts, use this tool for several purposes, such as discussions of current lessons learned in math, an explanation of a science experiment, or a day in the life of a historical character. Extend learning by embedding or linking student podcasts as part of a larger multimedia project created using a webpage creator such as Webnode, reviewed here, or add a link within a timeline created using Canva's Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pinecast - Pinecast
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Pinecast is a podcast hosting service that offers a free option and helpful tips for creating and sharing podcasts. The free option includes uploads of up to 48MB, two free ...more
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Pinecast is a podcast hosting service that offers a free option and helpful tips for creating and sharing podcasts. The free option includes uploads of up to 48MB, two free shows with up to ten episodes, and no time limit. First, use your email to create and verify an account. Once logged in to your account, select the link to set up a podcast from scratch. Then, complete the information boxes to provide your podcast's name and description information. After completing the basic information, it is time to upload a new episode by following the steps that include providing a title, adding an MP3 file, date and time of the episode's release. Save when ready, then share your podcast using the custom URL provided.
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Use Pinecast in a variety of ways in your classroom. First, let students become familiar with how to create audio files by practicing creating and sharing voice recordings of read-alouds. Then, as students become familiar with this tool, use it as a simple tool for uploading and sharing audio productions. For example, ask students to use Pinecast to record interviews with parents or other family members. For example, when studying immigration, ask students to record the story of a family member who immigrated to the U.S. Include student-created podcasts as a link within larger multimedia projects such as those created using Sway, reviewed here, or within an interactive map project made with Google My Maps, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Experiment with Google: Arts & Culture Experiments - Google
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4 to 12
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Uncover a city with over 200 pyramids, search across Europe for your penguin friend, or test your knowledge of ancient artworks and artifacts, and much more at Google's Arts & ...more
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Uncover a city with over 200 pyramids, search across Europe for your penguin friend, or test your knowledge of ancient artworks and artifacts, and much more at Google's Arts & Culture Experiments. This large selection of experiments allows you to interact with artificial intelligence and interactive experiences to explore the arts in new and exciting ways. Hover over the icon for any investigation to launch the activity or see an overview that summarizes the experiment and information on tools used to build the experience.
tag(s): animation (64), art history (89), artificial intelligence (145), artists (82), climate change (93), colors (63), crosswords (19), drawing (60), egypt (49), emotions (48), environment (246), europe (77), france (40), glaciers (17), insects (68), july 4th (12), museums (47), music theory (45), nasa (30), nutrition (137), painting (53), patterns (62), poetry (191), pollution (51), robotics (23), women (142)
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Save this exciting site to use in several ways to engage students in arts and culture worldwide. For example, as students learn about Europe, add "Where is Hopper" to classroom computers as an activity center for students to explore independently. As students search for Hopper, ask them to use Google Jamboard, reviewed here, to add clues and information learned throughout their exploration. As a final project, as a class or within groups, have students create interactive maps of their travels using Google My Maps, reviewed here. Add images, text explanations of the clues, and videos to share information about each location.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Merlot - California State University Long Beach
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K to 12
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Merlot (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching) is a curated collection of free learning and support materials for educators that includes almost 100,000 learning...more
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Merlot (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching) is a curated collection of free learning and support materials for educators that includes almost 100,000 learning resources in all content areas and grade levels. Search information on the site in several ways, such as using a keyword or searching by ISBN, materials, or members. Use the dropdown box labeled "Browse" at the top of the page to conduct a more focused search by grade level, content, type of material, and mobile platform. All available content includes clickable peer reviews and user ratings with an overview of the material, recommended uses, and target student population. Registration isn't required; however, it allows you to bookmark and save topics. In addition, registration offers access to Merlot's Content Builder (website maker) and a Course ePortfolio.
tag(s): OER (43), preK (263), professional development (407)
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Bookmark and save Merlot to use for professional development and planning purposes. Create an account to save and access bookmarks at any time throughout the year. Due to the size of this site, consider including it as part of your professional development activities with grade-level or department peers to explore by sections. For example, during one session, examine options of assessment tools, and explore the included collections about your course content at another meeting. Consider using a curation tool such as Netboard, reviewed here, or Milanote, reviewed here, to collect and share saved resources.
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Get up and Moving... Physical Education - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Get up and get moving with this collection of resources designed to encourage students to stay active. Keeping students active may help many students to stay focused better and to ...more
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Get up and get moving with this collection of resources designed to encourage students to stay active. Keeping students active may help many students to stay focused better and to lead a healthier/more active lifestyle. Whether used in PE, during movement breaks, or other times in your lessons... this curated list includes resources to get students moving and learning about sports, dance, exercise, and other forms of movement. We have included resources for all grades.
tag(s): dance (28), fitness (40), nutrition (137), sports (81)
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Find new tools to try when planning your physical education lessons. Each review includes technology integration ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will make your students get and get moving.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Kennedy Center Ballet Collection - The Kennedy Center
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K to 12
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This extensive collection from The Kennedy Center features many lessons, media resources, and articles relating to ballet. Use this site to learn about ballerinas as athletes and discover...more
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This extensive collection from The Kennedy Center features many lessons, media resources, and articles relating to ballet. Use this site to learn about ballerinas as athletes and discover the history of ballet and its influence on cultures, politics, and art. Scroll through the home page to find articles on bringing community connections through dance, learn how to prevent injuries, and prepare for a visit to the ballet. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): dance (28), russia (35), stories and storytelling (50)
In the Classroom
This is an excellent site to use when introducing students to ballet as a form of dance or as an option to use with girls who are interested in athletics and sports. Consider including resources found on the ballet site as part of a storytelling unit or sharing ideas with students for finding role models when writing biographies. As you share information from this site and others, consider using curation tools such as Symbaloo, reviewed here, and Wakelet, reviewed here, to share information with students in an organized manner. Add information from this collection into an interactive lesson using Curipod, reviewed here. Include videos, articles, quizzes, and documents as part of your interactive lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Discover the culture and history of dance worldwide and its importance in telling stories through movement and music using this rich and varied collection of resources. This site contains...more
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Discover the culture and history of dance worldwide and its importance in telling stories through movement and music using this rich and varied collection of resources. This site contains groups, lessons, information from featured artists, and more, covering many dance genres. In addition, media resources feature videos that teach dance, provide information on dance companies worldwide, and visit featured artists.
tag(s): chinese new year (5), cross cultural understanding (167), cultures (145), dance (28), hispanic (32), jazz (17), native americans (95), poetry (191), stories and storytelling (50)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free resources on this site to add dance to music lessons and cultural units and enrich topics featuring people and places worldwide. Each resource includes tags, and the lessons include suggested grade levels, use these links to find additional resources for classroom use. As you include information from this site, use an online whiteboard tool such as Google Jamboard, reviewed here, to engage students in learning. For example, add a link to a video from the site about a featured artist and ask students to share their learning or post questions to explore further. Ask students to share their understanding using one of the many tools found Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here. For example, ask students to create a website of a featured dance style, while other students create a video sharing dance and cultural information about their chosen group of people or country.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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