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Hour of Code - Code.org
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K to 12
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Hour of Code provides teachers, students, and parents with resources and activities to support computer science education and their new initiative, Hour of AI. Visit the "Learn" portion...more
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Hour of Code provides teachers, students, and parents with resources and activities to support computer science education and their new initiative, Hour of AI. Visit the "Learn" portion of the site to find videos, tutorials, and programming activities for all ages and ability levels. The "Teach" area features downloadable curricula for all grade levels, including instruction on coding and AI. Visit the link for parents to take advantage of activities that teach the fundamentals of coding through Hour of Code activities and self-paced computer science courses. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), coding (92), critical thinking (141), logic (160), problem solving (246), STEM (332)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site to use during annual Hour of AI or Code activities and throughout the year as part of computer science instruction. Integrate coding activities into cross-curricular lessons, for example, by incorporating coding exercises that enable students to explore geometry and patterns within their math lessons. Integrate with science lessons to explore the scientific method or use coding activities to create interactive stories that bring student writing projects to life. Extend student learning by including activities and lessons from Hour of AI, reviewed here as part of your computer science curriculum. Share student projects on your class website or on a site such as Milanote, reviewed here to curate and share information.
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Minecraft Education Hour of Code: AI for Good - Minecraft Education
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3 to 8
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Step into a world where coding meets creativity with Minecraft: Education Edition's "Hour of Code: AI for Good." In this interactive lesson, students become digital problem-solvers...more
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Step into a world where coding meets creativity with Minecraft: Education Edition's "Hour of Code: AI for Good." In this interactive lesson, students become digital problem-solvers as they guide their Minecraft Agent to analyze forest fires, collect data, and protect a virtual village using the power of artificial intelligence. Designed to introduce coding and AI in an engaging, game-based environment, this activity shows how technology can be harnessed for environmental good while fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), coding (92), critical thinking (141), data (151), game based learning (214), problem solving (246)
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Have students complete the AI for Good Minecraft challenge, guiding their Agent to detect fires and protect the forest. Have them record observations about how coding decisions impact the environment and outcomes in the game using Book Creator, reviewed here. Ask students to design their own "AI for Good" scenario in Minecraft or on paper. They can use AI to clean oceans, track endangered animals, or reduce pollution, and write a short reflection explaining their idea. Have students create a class infographic or poster titled "How AI Helps Our Planet." These can be made on paper or digitally using DesignCap Poster Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Two Truths & AI Game - Common Sense Education
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5 to 12
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Common Sense Education offers "Two Truths and AI," an activity that invites students and educators to explore how artificial intelligence can blur the line between truth and fiction....more
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Common Sense Education offers "Two Truths and AI," an activity that invites students and educators to explore how artificial intelligence can blur the line between truth and fiction. The interactive encourages learners to examine short statements generated or influenced by AI, decide which are true or false, and reflect on how AI is creating convincing but potentially misleading content. In doing so, it promotes critical digital literacy by helping students understand how AI works, how it can shape information, and how to make thoughtful judgments about what they read or see online.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), digital literacy (22), game based learning (214)
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Share this game during the Hour of AI. Begin class with a "Two Truths and a Lie" icebreaker using everyday facts, then introduce the AI version from the website. Have students guess which statements might have been created by AI to start a discussion about how machines mimic human communication. Guide students to research examples of AI-generated content, such as news articles, art, or social media posts. In small groups, they can analyze clues that reveal when something might not be human-made and share their reasoning with the class. Challenge older students to write their own "Two Truths and an AI" statements using a classroom AI tool or generator such as Claude, reviewed here or ChatGPT, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hour of AI - CodeCombat
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4 to 12
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The CodeCombat "Hour of AI" offering is a free, playful learning experience that helps teachers guide students through introductory coding and artificial intelligence concepts using...more
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The CodeCombat "Hour of AI" offering is a free, playful learning experience that helps teachers guide students through introductory coding and artificial intelligence concepts using real languages like Python and JavaScript. Students work through a game-based environment, solving puzzles and writing code, making it highly engaging for visual learners and those new to computer science. With built-in teacher dashboards and structured progress tracking, the platform allows educators to monitor student growth and facilitate discussions about how AI works and why it matters. The experience is designed to demystify AI, move learners from consuming technology to creating it, and provide a highly interactive way to integrate coding and computational thinking into any classroom.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), coding (92), game based learning (214)
In the Classroom
Have students complete the first set of Hour of AI coding puzzles, where they write simple Python or JavaScript commands to help their hero solve problems. Present students with a partially incorrect code sample from one of the puzzles and challenge them to identify and correct the errors. After finishing a level, students write or record a short explanation of how their code worked, describing how the computer "thought" through the steps.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tynker - Hour of Code - Tynker
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K to 8
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The Tynker Hour of Code website offers more than 50 engaging, beginner-friendly coding games and activities that introduce programming concepts such as loops, conditionals, artificial...more
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The Tynker Hour of Code website offers more than 50 engaging, beginner-friendly coding games and activities that introduce programming concepts such as loops, conditionals, artificial intelligence, and physics through fun puzzles and interactive projects. Click on the AI tab at the top to view the five activities created for Hour of AI. The five activities include Weather Control AI, Balancing Act AI, Tickle Monster AI, Fruit Fighter AI, and Turtle Racer AI.
Educators can access a free teacher dashboard, track student progress, and utilize printable certificates, lesson guides, and answer keys to simplify and enhance the setup process. The resource supports all students, regardless of prior coding experience, and works on standard web devices, allowing for either a flexible one-hour coding event or an extended exploration of computer science concepts. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
Educators can access a free teacher dashboard, track student progress, and utilize printable certificates, lesson guides, and answer keys to simplify and enhance the setup process. The resource supports all students, regardless of prior coding experience, and works on standard web devices, allowing for either a flexible one-hour coding event or an extended exploration of computer science concepts. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), coding (92), puzzles (148)
In the Classroom
Share the AI-specific activities during the Hour of AI. Have students complete one of Tynker's interactive Hour of Code puzzles, such as "Dragon Blast" or "Candy Quest," where they use block coding to move characters, collect items, and solve challenges. Invite students to create a short interactive story or animated scene using Tynker's story-based tutorials. They can choose characters, write dialogue, and program actions to retell a story or show what they've learned in another subject. Assign students to design a simple game using Tynker's coding tools, test it with classmates, and revise it based on feedback. This connects coding with design thinking and collaboration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mix & Move with AI - Code.org
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2 to 9
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The "Mix & Move with AI" unit from Code.org is a free, hands-on curriculum that engages students in creating, coding, and choreographing digital media using artificial intelligence....more
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The "Mix & Move with AI" unit from Code.org is a free, hands-on curriculum that engages students in creating, coding, and choreographing digital media using artificial intelligence. Students experiment with remixing music, designing virtual dancers, and exploring how AI models generate creative outputs. The lessons are easy for educators to use, even without prior AI experience, and include teacher guides, student activities, and discussion prompts that encourage computational thinking, creativity, and responsible AI use. Some videos and tutorials are hosted on YouTube, so teachers should check school access settings before use.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), coding (92), dance (33)
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Have students use the interactive platform to design a virtual dancer that moves to a chosen beat. They adjust rhythm, tempo, and style to see how AI interprets movement and music together. Have students remix an existing dance by changing AI-generated moves or music selections. Discuss how machine learning can be creative but still depends on human choices and input. Encourage students to invent their own AI-powered creative project ideas, such as generating a story rhythm, creating a visual art piece with AI, or coding a short interactive show. Then, have them present their prototype or plan to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Explore Hour of AI Activities - CSforALL
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K to 12
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The Hour of AI website, created in partnership by CSforALL and Code.org, offers free, hands-on activities that introduce students to artificial intelligence in a meaningful and accessible...more
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The Hour of AI website, created in partnership by CSforALL and Code.org, offers free, hands-on activities that introduce students to artificial intelligence in a meaningful and accessible way. It provides ready-to-use tutorials, teacher guides, event registration tools, and multilingual resources to help K-12 educators lead engaging hour-long AI learning experiences without needing prior expertise. Teachers can choose from unplugged or tech-enabled activities that connect to any subject area, helping students explore AI concepts, creativity, and the responsible use of technology. Topics/activities include AI Quests, Minecraft Hour of AI: The First Night, AI HackStack: Poetry in Motion, Vibe Coding: Build Your First Game Using AI, Dance Party: AI Edition, and countless others! The site also includes downloadable posters, email templates, and resource toolkits that make it easy to plan, launch, and promote an event at school, giving teachers a friendly and practical entry point for building AI literacy and empowering students to become thoughtful creators of technology. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), coding (92)
In the Classroom
Have students explore how computers recognize objects by sorting pictures into groups, then compare their choices to an AI model's results. Discuss how AI "learns" from examples and what happens when data is biased or incomplete. Challenge students to imagine an AI system that could solve a real-world problem in their community, such as recycling or accessibility. They can create posters or short videos using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here to pitch their ideas, emphasizing creativity and ethical use. Show one of the Hour of AI introduction videos, then have students brainstorm where AI appears in their daily lives, such as music recommendations, navigation apps, or digital assistants, and present their findings with examples.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Foreign Languages and Literature - MIT Open Courseware
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8 to 12
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This site provides free, open access to educational materials from thousands of MIT courses as part of their open courseware program, all without requiring registration or enrollment....more
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This site provides free, open access to educational materials from thousands of MIT courses as part of their open courseware program, all without requiring registration or enrollment. All courses include a regular syllabus with assignments, interactive activities, and other resources such as videos and slideshows. Course subjects include computer science and artificial intelligence, math, physics, engineering, and others. There are courses from beginning-level undergraduate classes and up to graduate-level master's and doctoral courses. Find courses by searching for topics, browsing collections, or choosing from the newest course additions.
tag(s): africa (172), artificial intelligence (217), business (54), coding (92), creating media (15), energy (137), engineering (141), environment (252), equations (119), literature (219), sociology (23), space (231), STEM (332), transportation (31)
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AP history, language, and economics students may find MIT's online course materials useful. MIT has committed to putting its entire curriculum on the web, and these early offerings include syllabi, reading materials, and a variety of subject-specific class notes. Before using these pages, students and parents should all be aware of what Open Courseware is and is not. Teachers at smaller schools may welcome the availability of language alternatives. Teachers of gifted who are looking for acceleration options will also find these courses valuable, though you will need to develop a means of doing assessment if your students are to earn credit for them.
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SPACEX- ISS Docking Simulator - Shane Mielke
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6 to 12
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The SpaceX ISS Docking Simulator is a free, interactive website where students can practice docking a spacecraft with the International Space Station, just as real astronauts do. It...more
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The SpaceX ISS Docking Simulator is a free, interactive website where students can practice docking a spacecraft with the International Space Station, just as real astronauts do. It uses the same controls NASA astronauts use on SpaceX missions. Students move and rotate the spacecraft to align it with the target and complete docking. This activity helps students practice careful thinking, patience, and problem-solving. It's a fun and challenging way to explore space science and can be used in middle school and up to teach about space travel and how things move in space.
tag(s): problem solving (246), simulations (38), space (231)
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Students can attempt to dock the Crew Dragon spacecraft to the ISS manually. Time their attempts or track how many tries it takes to succeed. Break the class into two teams: one uses only translation controls (X, Y, Z), the other uses only rotation (pitch, yaw, roll). Then have them combine both to complete the docking. Have students create a step-by-step guide or video tutorial for new "astronaut trainees" explaining how to use the simulator. They can use moovly reviewed hereAdd your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fish Force - PBS Kids
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K to 2
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The Fish Force game on PBS KIDS is an engaging, interactive resource that helps elementary students explore fundamental physics concepts such as force, motion, and friction....more
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The Fish Force game on PBS KIDS is an engaging, interactive resource that helps elementary students explore fundamental physics concepts such as force, motion, and friction. In this game, students assist Ruff Ruffman in rescuing his plushie from an ice rink by applying scientific inquiry to predict and investigate how different forces affect motion. Through gameplay, students experiment with variables like force and angle, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun, game-based environment.
tag(s): energy (137), forces (43), friction (11), motion (52), Problem Based Learning (11), problem solving (246), STEM (332)
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Introduce the concept of force by showing images or toys in motion, and have students sort them into "push" or "pull" categories. Follow up with a class discussion about how force makes things move. Recreate a mini "ice rink" using a smooth surface (like wax paper or a tray) and small stuffed animals. Let students experiment with gently pushing toys to simulate Ruff's rescue mission and observe how different surfaces affect movement. Give students toy cars and ramps. Let them experiment by varying the ramp height and recording how far the vehicle travels. Have them discuss how force changes with ramp height. In small groups, students can design their own tabletop game using marbles, paper, and toys. The goal is to move an object using force, without touching it directly! They'll think about angles, direction, and strength of force.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Force, Motion, Friction and Energy - Baylor College of Medicine
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4 to 6
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The "Force, Motion, Friction and Energy" module on BioEd Online is a dynamic STEM resource developed by Baylor College of Medicine in collaboration with the Hess Corporation. The program...more
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The "Force, Motion, Friction and Energy" module on BioEd Online is a dynamic STEM resource developed by Baylor College of Medicine in collaboration with the Hess Corporation. The program offers hands-on, inquiry-based activities that explore fundamental physics concepts such as friction, speed, and energy transfer. Utilizing the 2016 Hess Toy Truck and Dragster, students engage in experiments like measuring how different surfaces affect travel distance, calculating average speed, and attempting to break a "world record" car jump. The curriculum is flexible, allowing lessons to be used sequentially or independently, and includes downloadable teacher guides and classroom slides to support instruction.
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Substitute any similar toy truck or dragster model to include in your experiments. Have students set up a simple ramp with different surface materials (sandpaper, felt, plastic, cardboard). Have students release toy vehicles from the top and observe how surface texture affects speed and distance. After completing hands-on trials, have students create diagrams showing how energy is transformed (ex, potential to kinetic energy) during motion. They can annotate with real observations from the toy truck experiments. In small groups, have students choose a question about force or motion (ex., "How does weight affect travel distance?"). They can plan and conduct an experiment, record data, and share results using charts or a short presentation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Balloon Races - Annenberg Learner
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K to 6
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The Balloon Race lesson from Annenberg Learner's Project Playbook: Educator Edition is a hands-on STEM activity designed for 8th-grade students to explore the principles of forces...more
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The Balloon Race lesson from Annenberg Learner's Project Playbook: Educator Edition is a hands-on STEM activity designed for 8th-grade students to explore the principles of forces and motion. In this engaging experiment, students design and race balloon-powered vehicles, applying Newton's laws of motion to test how thrust, friction, and mass impact performance. The lesson includes clear, step-by-step instructions, a materials list, and guiding questions to promote inquiry and critical thinking. It's an excellent resource for integrating engineering design and physical science in a fun, collaborative classroom challenge. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): engineering (141), forces (43), friction (11), mass (20), motion (52), newton (22), STEM (332)
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Host a competition where students modify their balloon racers and track distances, speed, and times. Introduce awards for creativity, best design, and most improved racer. Have students redesign their racers after evaluating performance, then write a reflection on how their understanding of forces informed the changes. Ask students to run multiple trials and create graphs showing the relationship between balloon size (volume) and racer distance or speed. Use Class Tools reviewed here or Canva Infographic Creator reviewed here to make the graphs digitally.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Educational Resources: Technology - U.S. National Science Foundation
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K to 12
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The National Science Foundation's Technology Education Resources page offers a collection of lessons, videos, and web resources designed for K-12 teachers, students, and families to...more
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The National Science Foundation's Technology Education Resources page offers a collection of lessons, videos, and web resources designed for K-12 teachers, students, and families to explore foundational and innovative technology concepts. Educational videos explain cutting-edge topics like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, soft robotics, and nuclear fusion, while high-resolution images showcase advanced technological research in materials science and computing. These NSF-supported resources aim to make technology education accessible and engaging while developing students' problem-solving skills, computational thinking, and real-world STEM connections across all grade levels.
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Students can use Minecraft Education Edition reviewed here. Have students create a simple interactive story or game using Scratch, allowing them to showcase basic coding concepts such as loops, events, and variables. Students can participate in an Hour of Code on Code.org.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Educational Resources: Engineering - U.S. National Science Foundation
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The U.S. National Science Foundation: Engineering page provides a wide range of educational resources, including lesson plans, printable activities, videos, and images focused on the...more
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The U.S. National Science Foundation: Engineering page provides a wide range of educational resources, including lesson plans, printable activities, videos, and images focused on the world of engineering. Featured lessons come from platforms like TeachEngineering, Engineering Go For It, and TryEngineering, offering hands-on and inquiry-based content. Video highlights include topics such as "What is Engineering?", "What is Mechanical Engineering?", "What is a Robot?", and explorations of microplastics and various engineering careers, with direct access to the NSF News YouTube channel. The site also showcases fascinating images of organs, marine life, and skeletal structures to support visual learning. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): engineering (141), robotics (29)
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Select a hands-on lesson from TeachEngineering (part of NSF's collection of 1,500+ vetted K-12 activities) that fits your unit, like building bridges, towers, or circuits. Have students go through the full engineering process: brainstorm, prototype, test, and iterate. Introduce the Morphing Matter for Girls activities to explore smart materials. Assign students to design and prototype an artifact (e.g., a reusable ecological gadget or wearable tech), learning how materials can change properties & respond to environments. Use a PhET simulation (e.g., electric circuits or structures) to let students experiment virtually. Pose a challenge: "Design a stable bridge using at least three materials." After testing different builds, have students record data and write short analyses, combining engineering design with scientific reasoning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Educational Resources: Computing - U.S. National Science Foundation
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The National Science Foundation's Computing Educational Resources page offers a curated collection of lessons, activities, and web resources designed for K-12 classroom teachers, students,...more
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The National Science Foundation's Computing Educational Resources page offers a curated collection of lessons, activities, and web resources designed for K-12 classroom teachers, students, and their families. The offerings include interactive platforms such as Scratch for learning coding fundamentals, GenCyber camps that introduce cybersecurity basics, and Hour of Code activities designed to demystify computer science. Resources range from games teaching artificial intelligence concepts to virtual worlds where students solve puzzles and collaborate (Whyville), with many specifically designed to broaden participation among underrepresented groups. The page also features educational videos explaining quantum computing and artificial intelligence, along with high-resolution images showcasing cutting-edge computing research.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), coding (92), computational thinking (39), computers (111)
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Students can use Scratch reviewed here to design an interactive game featuring a cyber hero that teaches basic cybersecurity concepts through storytelling and coding. Students can create images using Canva Edu reviewed here. Students can use Minecraft Education Edition reviewed here to build and code a virtual computer science museum that showcases key concepts like AI, cybersecurity, and programming logic explored on the NSF Computing site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The AMAYZING Outdoors - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education's A"MAY"Zing Outdoors promotes outdoor activities for learning and fun. These lessons help alleviate "spring" fever as the end of the year approaches,...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education's A"MAY"Zing Outdoors promotes outdoor activities for learning and fun. These lessons help alleviate "spring" fever as the end of the year approaches, but can be used at any time throughout the year. Activities include: STEAM Team, Naturexplore Scavenger Hunt, Peaceful Planters, and Do Something! Bingo. Lessons are grouped into kindergarten through grade 2, grades 3 through 5, and grades 6 through 8. All games are linked to Google Slides that include a teacher overview, the required time, skills, and reflection.
tag(s): conservation (103), recycling (43)
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Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to take pictures/videos of themselves completing the activities from the "STEAM Team." Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here, to document the growth of their plant during the "Peaceful Planters" lesson. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to reflect on their learning after playing "Do Something! Bingo."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Women's History Month - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education celebrates Women's History Month by offering free resources ranging from a quote-matching activity to hands-on STEM challenges. Featured activities...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education celebrates Women's History Month by offering free resources ranging from a quote-matching activity to hands-on STEM challenges. Featured activities include Women's History Month Daily Activities, "Putting Her Stamp on History", "Guess Who Changed the World", "STEM-tastic Women", and "Who Said It? Quotation Quest". Lessons are organized by grade bands: Kindergarten-Grade 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6-8. Each activity is linked to a Google Slides presentation that provides a teacher overview, estimated time needed, targeted skills, and reflection prompts.
tag(s): STEM (332), women (177), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can research additional women using Kiddle reviewed here and create their very own "Guess Who Changed the World" game. Students can use Canva Edu reviewed here to generate an image for their stamp from the "Putting her Stamp on History" activity. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to post their findings each day after participating in the "Women's History Month daily activities."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Black History Month - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education offers a dynamic set of free, ready-to-use lessons for celebrating Black History Month in the classroom. Designed to be engaging and impactful, these...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education offers a dynamic set of free, ready-to-use lessons for celebrating Black History Month in the classroom. Designed to be engaging and impactful, these activities help students explore Black history through inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking. Each lesson is grouped by grade bands (K-2, 3-5, and 6-8) and delivered via Google Slides, complete with teacher overviews, time estimates, skill focus, and reflection prompts. This resource is ideal for educators seeking meaningful, low-prep ways to honor Black history and culture throughout February and beyond.
tag(s): black history (135), womenchangemaker (67), womens suffrage (63)
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Students can use Canva Edu, reviewed here to create their "Pledge for a Change Poster." Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create the "Letter history be known" book. Finally, students can use Figma reviewed here to compare and contrast African American STEM leaders.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Valentine's Day STEAM - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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The Valentine's Day STEAM lesson offers an engaging, cross-curricular activity that blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This hands-on lesson challenges students...more
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The Valentine's Day STEAM lesson offers an engaging, cross-curricular activity that blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This hands-on lesson challenges students to build a candy box that can withstand a drop from three feet, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and engineering design thinking. The activity includes clear objectives, suggested materials, a student handout, and extension ideas, making it a ready-to-use resource for integrating seasonal fun with meaningful STEM learning.
tag(s): holidays (227), STEM (332), valentines day (11)
In the Classroom
Have students design and build a Valentine's candy box that can protect its contents when dropped from a height of three feet. Provide basic materials, such as cardboard, cotton balls, tape, and paper, to encourage creative thinking and collaboration. Challenge students to design a heart-shaped parachute that will slow the fall of a candy box. Use tissue paper, string, and tape to explore drag, air resistance, and basic physics concepts. Before building, have students use a digital design tool like Google Drawings reviewed here to visualize and plan their candy box. This allows them to apply tech skills and practice design thinking.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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If You Read It On The Internet, It Must Be True! Media Literacy in the 21st Century - TeachersFirst
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4 to 12
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Media Literacy is one of the most essential skills for students to learn. This article from TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed...more
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Media Literacy is one of the most essential skills for students to learn. This article from TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here, provides background knowledge and ideas to introduce media literacy and share opportunities for students to explore and evaluate websites. Additional ideas include conducting web treasure hunts, utilizing fact-checking resources, and engaging in online games and activities.
tag(s): digital citizenship (85), internet safety (112), media literacy (106), news (225)
In the Classroom
Use this article to find resources and books to teach media literacy in your classroom. Encourage students to share examples of disinformation or misinformation throughout the school year using an online whiteboard tool such as IdeaBoardz, reviewed here. Ask students to add links to sites that provide examples of items they find on the internet that aren't completely true, and share tips with their peers on what kind of things to look for to verify the accuracy of information.
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