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Celebrating the Culture and Contributions of Hispanic Americans - U.S. Department of Commerce
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5 to 12
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Celebrating the Culture and Contributions of Hispanic Americans is a short article that highlights Hispanic culture in the United States and shares...more
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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Celebrating the Culture and Contributions of Hispanic Americans is a short article that highlights Hispanic culture in the United States and shares several Did You Know facts.
In the Classroom
Students can continue to investigate the contributions of Hispanics in the United States. Students can interview a Hispanic worker and/or business owner. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions or comments after reading the article.Power of the Purse: The Contributions of Hispanic Americans - New American Economy
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9 to 12Power of the Purse: The Contributions of Hispanic Americans is an article featuring how Hispanics fill crucial roles in the job market and start and own their businesses at higher ...more
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Power of the Purse: The Contributions of Hispanic Americans is an article featuring how Hispanics fill crucial roles in the job market and start and own their businesses at higher rates than the rest of the population. The article shares many graphs of employment information.
In the Classroom
Students can continue investigating Hispanics in the job market and owning their own businesses. Students can interview a Hispanic worker and/or business owner. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions or comments after reading the article.Mustard and Moxie's 10 Reasons Why Hispanics Are Important to the US - Mustard and Moxie's 10 Reasons Why Hispanics Are Important to t
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6 to 12Mustard and Moxie's 10 Reasons Why Hispanics Are Important to the US is part of a blog. The reasons why Hispanics are important include diversity and cultural enrichment, economic contributions,...more
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Mustard and Moxie's 10 Reasons Why Hispanics Are Important to the US is part of a blog. The reasons why Hispanics are important include diversity and cultural enrichment, economic contributions, demographic influence, educational achievements, and more.
tag(s): cultures (226), demographics (14), hispanic (46)
In the Classroom
Students can use Podbean, reviewed here to share the political achievements that Hispanics have made in the United States. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to share the economic impact of Hispanics. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here, to research more information.Marketing Careers - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12Discover the world of marketing and career opportunities! The Marketing Careers resources on PBS LearningMedia offer engaging lesson plans and activities that introduce students to...more
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Discover the world of marketing and career opportunities! The Marketing Careers resources on PBS LearningMedia offer engaging lesson plans and activities that introduce students to key marketing concepts like branding, advertising, consumer behavior, and digital strategies. Through interactive lessons, real-world examples, and career-focused discussions, students gain insight into the creativity and skills needed in the marketing industry. This collection is valuable for integrating business, communication, and career readiness.
tag(s): careers (182)
In the Classroom
Students can work in small groups to create their brand, including a name, logo, slogan, and target audience. They can then present their brand and explain their marketing strategy, helping them understand branding and consumer engagement. Use Leonardo.ai reviewed here or Text Giraffe reviewed here to create logos. Students can select a real or fictional product, develop a social media marketing campaign, including platform choices, sample posts, and a hashtag strategy, and analyze how businesses use digital marketing to reach specific audiences. Canva reviewed here has social media templates to use. Students can examine real advertisements (TV, print, or digital) and break down the marketing techniques used (colors, messaging, emotional appeal). Then, have students redesign the ad to target a different audience or improve its effectiveness.Simulation Games- Math Games - Coolmath.com
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4 to 10Coolmath Games-Simulation Games offers interactive, strategy-based games that challenge students to think critically, solve problems, and make decisions in real-world scenarios. These...more
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Coolmath Games-Simulation Games offers interactive, strategy-based games that challenge students to think critically, solve problems, and make decisions in real-world scenarios. These games cover topics like resource management, logic, and planning, making them a great tool for reinforcing math, economics, and problem-solving skills in an engaging way. Teachers can use these games as a fun classroom activity, a reward for early finishers, or a way to develop strategic thinking through play.
tag(s): game based learning (206), logic (160), problem solving (234), simulations (23)
In the Classroom
Have your students select a simulation game and compete to develop the best strategy. After playing, they can write a reflection explaining their approach, challenges faced, and adjustments they made to improve their performance. Use business or city-building simulation games to teach budgeting and resource allocation. Students can track their decisions and explain how they manage money, supplies, or time effectively. They can compare different strategies and discuss real-world applications. After playing a few simulation games, students can brainstorm and design their own simulation concept. They can create rules, objectives, and potential challenges. Have students play a simulation game and keep a journal documenting their choices, the outcomes, and any patterns they notice. At the end of the activity, they can analyze their decision-making process and propose improvements, reinforcing logical reasoning. They can work on a digital journal using Book Creator, reviewed here.Million Bazillion - Million Bazillion
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2 to 12Million Bazillion is a podcast that inspires families to discuss money with children. Episodes include How Do People Pay for Things When They Retire, What's the Difference Between...more
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Million Bazillion is a podcast that inspires families to discuss money with children. Episodes include How Do People Pay for Things When They Retire, What's the Difference Between Brand-Name Items and Generic Items, What Does Money Have To Do With Climate Change, Who Sets the Price of Rent, and more. On average, podcasts are twenty minutes to thirty-five minutes in length. Episodes include transcripts and tips for adults to use as discussion points for children. Million Bazillion is available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, Stitchers, and RSS.
tag(s): financial literacy (95), podcasts (116)
In the Classroom
Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to post what they learned from the podcast. After listening to the podcast on brand name versus generic items, students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare the items. Finally, students can use ePubEditor, reviewed here to create a tips and tricks book on money, the value of it, and ways to save it.PBS Learning Media's Banking and Finance collection - PBS Learning Media's Banking and Finance collection
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K to 12PBS Learning Media's Banking and Finance collection features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for kindergarten through...more
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PBS Learning Media's Banking and Finance collection features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections for kindergarten through grade 12. There are thousands of resources available to search. Video topics include loan officers, federal reserve banks, financial literacy, and goods and services. Lesson plans on financial literacy, homesteading supplies, manufacturing, and more. Lesson plans include a summary, time allotted, learning objectives, preparation, procedure, and standards. Filters are available to sort by grade level, subject, resource type, length of video/audio, language, accessibility, and additional features. You can share everything in the collection via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing.
tag(s): banks (8), careers (182), financial literacy (95)
In the Classroom
Have students watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using the Venn diagram feature on Figjam, reviewed here. Students can track the stock market for a certain time using Google Drawings, reviewed here. Students could also host a virtual question-and-answer session with someone in banking and finance.Library of Congress Research Guides - Library of Congress
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4 to 12Explore this valuable tool for educators; it offers curated collections of primary sources, historical documents, and research materials across a wide range of subjects. These guides...more
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Explore this valuable tool for educators; it offers curated collections of primary sources, historical documents, and research materials across a wide range of subjects. These guides help teachers incorporate authentic historical artifacts, government records, and literary works into their lessons, enhancing students' critical thinking and research skills. With ready-to-use teaching resources, topic guides, and bibliographies, this site supports interdisciplinary learning and provides rich content for inquiry-based projects in history, literature, civics, and more.
tag(s): african american (119), architecture (84), black history (135), branches of government (64), civil rights (219), civil war (141), conservation (101), energy (133), engineering (137), environment (251), foreign policy (13), hispanic (46), industrialization (12), jews (52), latin (23), literature (221), middle east (50), native americans (116), nutrition (140), photography (131), politics (118), population (51), religions (113), Research (88), sports (85), statistics (121), Teacher Utilities (202), women (154), womenchangemaker (39), womens suffrage (52)
In the Classroom
Assign students to explore a Library of Congress guide on a historical event (ex., Civil Rights Movement, World War II) and have them read and summarize a firsthand account or diary (or blog) entry. Students can then write a journal entry or letter from someone who lived through the event. Try a simple blogging tool like Telegra.ph reviewed here. Choose a literature-focused research guide related to a classic novel or author (such as To Kill a Mockingbird or The Great Gatsby) and have students create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here or a newspaper front page using a template from Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here.Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard - Global Alliance for Food Security
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6 to 12The Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard shares the latest information concerning the severity of the food crisis, emergent risks, and measures to support and strengthen agri-food...more
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The Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard shares the latest information concerning the severity of the food crisis, emergent risks, and measures to support and strengthen agri-food systems globally. The interactive map includes searchable data by country, current alerts, actions, and emerging risks. Explore the country profiles to find additional in-depth details of individual nations' food security profiles. Further information available includes resources detailing food security indicators, research, financing, and more.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (178), inequalities (25), maps (224), nutrition (140), STEM (310), sustainability (51)
In the Classroom
Integrate the maps in this site into any lesson about countries and continents, global insecurities, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Incorporate Thinking Routines at Project Zero's Thinking Toolbox, reviewed here to extend learning and encourage the development of student's critical thinking skills. For example, use the Think, Puzzle, Explore routine to set the stage for students to consider what they know about global food needs and how they might further explore the information on the map. After researching this site and others, ask students to share their learning as part of a multimedia presentation created with Sway, reviewed here or Book Creator, reviewed here.Silk Road Exhibit - American Museum of Natural History
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6 to 12The American Museum of Natural History's "Traveling the Silk Road: Educator Resources" provides a wealth of materials for teaching about the history, culture, and significance of the...more
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The American Museum of Natural History's "Traveling the Silk Road: Educator Resources" provides a wealth of materials for teaching about the history, culture, and significance of the Silk Road. This site includes lesson plans, activities, and multimedia resources that explore trade, technology, and cultural exchange along this historic route. Engaging visuals and clear explanations help students connect the past to the present while fostering curiosity about global history. These resources are ideal for middle and high school classrooms to learn about history, geography, and economics all together.
tag(s): asia (136), china (83), cultures (226), museums (52)
In the Classroom
Show students a map of the Silk Road and have them work in pairs to locate major cities, landmarks, and trade routes. Ask them to predict what goods might have been traded in each region. Present images of artifacts from the Silk Road and have students analyze them in groups. They can discuss what the artifacts reveal about the cultures, trade, and people who used them. Divide the class into groups, each representing a different region along the Silk Road. Have students "trade" goods (using pictures or items) and experience the flow of products, ideas, and culture as they negotiate with other regions.PBS: Economics in Ancient India - PBS: Economics in Ancient India
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6 to 10PBS's Economics in Ancient India highlights economics from the Ancient Indus civilization in the Indus River Valley. It also contains a worksheet that allows students to summarize information...more
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PBS's Economics in Ancient India highlights economics from the Ancient Indus civilization in the Indus River Valley. It also contains a worksheet that allows students to summarize information on the characteristics, unknowns, and trade of the Indus Valley Civilization. The worksheet also has an essay prompt for students to describe the trading patterns.
tag(s): asia (136), india (33), middle east (50)
In the Classroom
Challenge students to complete the information requested from the website. They can also create their own jewelry like the people of the Ancient Indus civilization. Finally, students can compare and contrast the trade from the Ancient Indus civilization with that of other other civilizations.The Mini-Economy Business Portfolio - The Mini-Economy Business Portfolio
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K to 12The Mini Economic Business Portfolio is a project-based learning, free website that teaches what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur by engaging students in discussions and creating...more
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The Mini Economic Business Portfolio is a project-based learning, free website that teaches what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur by engaging students in discussions and creating a classroom business. The website allows students of all grade levels (kindergarten through twelve) to share a scope and sequence, lesson ideas, summative assessments, and rubrics. Remote Learning Lessons (ideal for flipped and blended learning) are located under each of the following subtopics: grades K-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12. Remote Learning Lessons include saving or spending, what our business should produce, what price we should charge, why different countries produce different things, and more. Lessons come with videos, additional resources, and alignment with the National Financial Literacy and Common Core Standards. They can be uploaded to SmartBoard Notebook and Google Classroom.
tag(s): business (54), financial literacy (95), money (113), stock market (11)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in each of the lessons listed on the website and participate in the contests provided on the website. Students can use various digital platforms to advertise their product, such as RedCircle, reviewed here. Finally, students can compare and contrast their "product" and the process after they have sold them to other students or create a step-by-step guide on how they created their product from start to finish.Statistics - Crash Course
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9 to 12Crash Course Statistics is a free digital tool that contains forty-three statistics videos. The series of videos teaches us how to use statistics for good, statistics used for mischaracterization,...more
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Crash Course Statistics is a free digital tool that contains forty-three statistics videos. The series of videos teaches us how to use statistics for good, statistics used for mischaracterization, and to understand how statistics works. Topics for videos include: correlation and causation, randomness, chi-square tests, machine learning, and failed predictions. Videos range in length from ten to fourteen minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video. If your district blocks YouTube the videos may not be viewable.
This site includes advertising.
This site includes advertising.
tag(s): statistics (121)
In the Classroom
After watching an episode of Crash Course Statistics, students can use the information in the video to create their own statistical data with their school community or a "test" group. Students can create a commercial about an item that has been invented and survey it to see how many students would purchase the item. Students can rate how online celebrities affect the buyers' market.Take a Veteran to School Day - HISTORY Education
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K to 12This page of The History Channel features Take a Veteran to School Day. Here, you can register for this special day and get How to Guides, Curriculum and Planning Guides, ...more
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This page of The History Channel features Take a Veteran to School Day. Here, you can register for this special day and get How to Guides, Curriculum and Planning Guides, Student Participation Forms, Additional Resources, and a few others in PDF format. The History Channel's Teacher Resources section provides a wealth of materials to support educators in teaching about veterans across various grade levels. It offers lesson plans, video clips, interactive activities, and primary source documents that bring historical events to life. The site also features multimedia content such as documentaries and curated video series, making it a dynamic and engaging tool for enhancing history lessons in the classroom. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
This site includes advertising.
This site includes advertising.
tag(s): terrorism (41), veterans (27), vietnam (38), world war 1 (77), world war 2 (163)
In the Classroom
Students can work in groups to create their own documentary-style video about a veteran or better yet, interviewing a veteran. Record and share the interview using a tool such as Powtoon, reviewed here. Students can also create a detailed timeline about what the veteran shares using a digital tool like Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here.Business: Entrepreneurship - Crash Course
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9 to 12Are you ready to inspire future entrepreneurs in your classroom? Crash Course Business: Entrepreneurship offers engaging, bite-sized video lessons that make it easy to introduce students...more
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Are you ready to inspire future entrepreneurs in your classroom? Crash Course Business: Entrepreneurship offers engaging, bite-sized video lessons that make it easy to introduce students to the world of business. This video series covers everything from the initial idea and marketing to finances and growth strategies; these episodes simplify key concepts, helping students grasp entrepreneurial skills in a fun, relatable way. Perfect for high school classrooms, this series equips students with the tools they need to think critically, innovate, and potentially launch their own ventures. Be aware this website uses YouTube, so if your school doesn't allow YouTube, this may not be a good resource for you.
This site includes advertising.
This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
Have students develop a simple business idea and create a 2-minute pitch. Encourage them to cover the problem their business solves, target audience, and marketing strategies. Give students a mock business budget and have them allocate funds to different aspects like marketing, product development, and operations. Divide students into "entrepreneurs" and "investors." Entrepreneurs pitch their businesses while investors ask questions and decide whether to "invest." Incorporate this into a Shark Tank unit and use with Prototype Zone, reviewed here.Gigafact - Gigafact - Contributors
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6 to 12Gigafact's fact briefs offer rich opportunities for classroom engagement and digital citizenship development. Students can analyze the structured format of the fact briefs, including...more
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Gigafact's fact briefs offer rich opportunities for classroom engagement and digital citizenship development. Students can analyze the structured format of the fact briefs, including the question-and-answer breakdown and linked social media posts, to understand how information is presented and verified. Topics include Democracy and Elections, Economy, Justice, Education, Immigration, and more. These briefs can serve as case studies in media literacy lessons, prompting discussions on critical thinking, source evaluation, and responsible sharing online. Classroom debates and collaborative discussions based on fact briefs encourage students to engage in respectful discourse while honing their fact-checking skills. By integrating Gigafact's resources, educators can empower students to become informed digital citizens who critically evaluate information, engage in civil online conversations, and promote responsible sharing practices.
tag(s): media literacy (113)
In the Classroom
Introduce your class to Gigafact on your interactive whiteboard or with a projector by showing them the listings under one of the "hot" topics from the top menu bar. At the time of this review, Democracy and Elections and Immigration are "hot" topics. Have small groups use RumorGuard, reviewed here to double-check the facts presented by Gigafacts.Economics - Crash Course
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8 to 12Demystify the world of economics with Crash Course Economics. This website makes complex topics like supply and demand, inflation, and global trade accessible and fun. Whether you're...more
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Demystify the world of economics with Crash Course Economics. This website makes complex topics like supply and demand, inflation, and global trade accessible and fun. Whether you're a student prepping for exams or just curious about how the economy works, this series offers clear explanations, real-world examples, and plenty of engaging visuals. Perfect for learners of all levels, it brings the subject to life and shows how economics impacts everyday life. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your school blocks YouTube videos, they won't be available in your classroom. There is advertising at the start of some of these videos.
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This site includes advertising.
tag(s): financial literacy (95), immigration (84), inequalities (25), stock market (11), supply and demand (5)
In the Classroom
Have students create a marketplace where they simulate buyers and sellers, adjusting prices based on supply and demand changes. Assign students to research and present about historical economic events like the Great Depression or the 2008 financial crisis. Ask students to create a personal or national budget to understand resource allocation. Students graph inflation, unemployment, or GDP trends over time.The Crash Course - Crash Course
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4 to 12The 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 (187), black history (135), branches of government (64), business (54), climate (85), computers (109), copyright (43), ecology (105), energy (133), engineering (137), human body (91), literature (221), media literacy (113), myths and legends (42), plants (148), politics (118), space (220), statistics (121), video (267), zoology (18)
In the Classroom
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.Gauth AI STEM Homework Helper - Gauth Math
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6 to 12Gauth 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 (187), equations (119), literature (221), statistics (121), STEM (310), tutorials (52), writing (325)
In the Classroom
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.Google News Archive Search - Google
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3 to 12This site is part of a thirteen-part series of lessons demonstrating how to use Google search to find historical digital publications and scanned newspapers. The short step-by-step...more
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This site is part of a thirteen-part series of lessons demonstrating how to use Google search to find historical digital publications and scanned newspapers. The short step-by-step instructions include pictures showing how to search the archives for news articles from 1995 and search terms for finding scanned newspaper articles before 1995. This lesson is available online or as a PDF document.
tag(s): journalism (74), primary sources (118), search engines (47), timelines (57)
In the Classroom
This site provides helpful information on effective browser searches for any social studies, history, or English class. Create a bookmark for news.google.com on classroom computers so that students can quickly access web news content from 2003. Include this site and other effective and safe web browsing tutorials by creating a Wakelet collection, reviewed here. Include items in your collection such as tutorials, shortcut tips, and how to use exact terms for searches.
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