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Geography - American Association of Geographers and Esri
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3 to 12
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Geography.com is an engaging educational resource that helps teachers bring geography to life in the classroom. The site offers interactive maps, quizzes, articles, and videos covering...more
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Geography.com is an engaging educational resource that helps teachers bring geography to life in the classroom. The site offers interactive maps, quizzes, articles, and videos covering physical geography, human geography, climate, and world cultures. It provides student-friendly explanations, real-world examples, and multimedia content to support lessons on global issues, ecosystems, and geographic concepts. With its interactive approach, Geography.com is a valuable tool for fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and spatial awareness in students of all grade levels.
tag(s): climate (85), critical thinking (125), cultures (180), ecosystems (82), maps (220), multimedia (52)
In the Classroom
Have students explore Geography.com to find answers to questions about landforms, climates, and world regions. Create a bingo-style worksheet with prompts like "Find a fact about the Amazon Rainforest" or "Identify a country with multiple time zones". Using interactive maps from Geography.com, students choose a continent or country to study, and create an illustrated map that includes physical features, climate zones, and key cultural landmarks. Students can present their maps and explain how geography affects life in that region. Each student picks a country or city and writes five geography-based clues about it. Clues should include landforms, climate, population, or cultural features found on Geography.com.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Indigenous Rights and Controversy over Hawaii's Maunakea Telescope - Facing History & Ourselves
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6 to 12
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Facing History & Ourselves Indigenous Rights and Controversy over Hawaii's Maunakea Telescope offers a free lesson on why the Native Hawaiians opposed its construction. The lesson...more
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Facing History & Ourselves Indigenous Rights and Controversy over Hawaii's Maunakea Telescope offers a free lesson on why the Native Hawaiians opposed its construction. The lesson gives a historical context for understanding the protests against constructing the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea. The site includes two activities, a handout, articles, and videos. The lesson itself is adaptable and can be shared on Google Classroom.
tag(s): hawaii (9), native americans (111), telescopes (11)
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Students can engage in the lesson as it is on the website. Students can create a timeline using Google Drawings, reviewed here. Students can debate these issues by providing reasons for or against them. Students can use an online debate tool like Kialo Edu reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Google Indoor Map - Google
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3 to 12
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The Google Indoor Maps platform is a valuable resource for educators and students exploring spatial awareness, geography, and technology integration. It offers detailed indoor maps...more
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The Google Indoor Maps platform is a valuable resource for educators and students exploring spatial awareness, geography, and technology integration. It offers detailed indoor maps for airports, museums, shopping malls, and universities, providing floor plans and navigation tools. Teachers can use it to help students understand mapping technology, analyze layouts of complex buildings, or plan field trips. This tool also emphasizes the real-world applications of geography and technology, fostering digital literacy and practical problem-solving skills.
tag(s): DAT device agnostic tool (147), digital literacy (6), map skills (63), maps (220), problem solving (232), virtual field trips (123)
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Use this platform to plan field trips or as a tool in geography and technology lessons. Challenge students to plan routes through indoor maps of airports, malls, or stadiums. Analyze how indoor maps highlight accessible routes and features in public spaces. Discuss inclusivity in design and how technology can assist people with disabilities. Provide scenarios where students must solve problems using indoor maps (ex., locate emergency exits or the nearest restroom). Introduce the technology behind indoor mapping, such as GPS, Wi-Fi, and floor-plan digitization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Library of Congress Research Guides - Library of Congress
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4 to 12
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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...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 (112), architecture (76), black history (133), branches of government (65), civil rights (205), civil war (139), conservation (102), energy (131), engineering (128), environment (252), foreign policy (13), hispanic (35), industrialization (12), jews (33), latin (23), literature (222), middle east (50), native americans (111), nutrition (138), photography (123), politics (118), population (51), religions (95), Research (86), sports (82), statistics (121), Teacher Utilities (191), women (149), womenchangemaker (36), womens suffrage (52)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NPR- Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts, and Podcasts - NPR
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K to 12
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NPR (National Public Radio) is a valuable resource for educators, offering high-quality news, podcasts, and articles on current events, culture, science, and history. The site features...more
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NPR (National Public Radio) is a valuable resource for educators, offering high-quality news, podcasts, and articles on current events, culture, science, and history. The site features engaging audio stories, in-depth journalism, and educational content that can enhance classroom discussions and critical thinking skills. Teachers can use NPR's stories to connect lessons to real-world events, introduce students to diverse perspectives, and encourage media literacy. Additionally, NPR's student-friendly resources, such as NPR Ed and Student Podcast Challenge, provide interactive and project-based learning opportunities.
tag(s): civil rights (205), cultures (180), journalism (74), news (229), podcasts (107), scientists (64), space (218)
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Have students listen to NPR's Student Podcast Challenge winners for inspiration and assign them to create a short podcast episode on a topic related to your curriculum. Use free tools like NPR's podcast resources or Buzzsprout, reviewed hereto guide their scriptwriting and recording process. Choose an NPR article and a similar report from another news source and have students analyze the tone, word choice, and sources used. Use NPR's science and history archives to explore a key discovery or event. Have students present their findings through a timeline project using Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here or Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Geography and the Nile River - Ducksters
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4 to 8
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Bring Ancient Egypt to life with the power of the Nile! The Ducksters Ancient Egypt Geography page is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to explore how the Nile River ...more
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Bring Ancient Egypt to life with the power of the Nile! The Ducksters Ancient Egypt Geography page is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to explore how the Nile River shaped Egyptian civilization. This site provides clear, student-friendly explanations of the river's role in farming, trade, transportation, and daily life. With engaging facts, maps, and key vocabulary, it's perfect for sparking discussions, enhancing lessons, and helping students understand why the Nile was truly the lifeline of Ancient Egypt.
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tag(s): africa (147), asia (116), egypt (56), map skills (63), maps (220)
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Challenge students to build a hands-on model of the Nile River using clay, sand, and blue-colored water to simulate flooding and irrigation. Have students plant seeds (such as wheat or barley) in small pots of soil. Water one pot regularly (to represent land near the Nile) and leave another dry (to represent the desert). Give students blank maps of Egypt and have them label the Nile River, delta, major cities, and trade routes. Use Google My Maps, reviewed here or Google Earth, reviewed here to make maps online. Students could write a first-person journal entry as an Egyptian farmer, merchant, or noble traveling along the Nile. They should describe what they see, how they use the river, and why it's important to their daily life. To write a digital journal, use ePubEditor, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Rome Geography Lesson Plans - Mr. Donn
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"Mr. Donn's Ancient Rome: Geography Lesson Plans" offers educators a variety of free resources to teach students about the geography of Ancient Rome. It includes engaging lesson plans,...more
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"Mr. Donn's Ancient Rome: Geography Lesson Plans" offers educators a variety of free resources to teach students about the geography of Ancient Rome. It includes engaging lesson plans, activities, and handouts to explore Rome's location, terrain, climate, and its impact on Roman civilization. The materials cater to different learning levels and feature interactive approaches such as map exercises and discussions on how geography influenced Rome's expansion, economy, and culture. This site is valuable for integrating hands-on and visual learning into history or social studies classes.
tag(s): italy (30), map skills (63), maps (220), romans (52), rome (37)
In the Classroom
Provide students with a blank map of the Roman Empire and have them label key geographical features such as the Mediterranean Sea, the Tiber River, the Alps, and the Apennine Mountains. Discuss how these features influenced trade, defense, and the growth of Rome. Have students create a 3D model or diorama of Ancient Rome's geography using clay, paper, or cardboard. Include rivers, mountains, and other geographical features, emphasizing their significance in Roman life. Assign students to write a short journal entry imagining they live in Ancient Rome, focusing on how the climate and geography affect their daily lives. Encourage details about farming, transportation, and trade. Have them make the book online using ePubEditor reviewed here. Make an online quiz game with details about the civilization and add some friendly class competition using Quizizz, reviewed here or Baamboozle, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Rome for Kids - Learn Bright
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3 to 7
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The YouTube video "Ancient Rome for Kids: Learn All About the History of Roman Empire for Kids" provides an engaging overview of the city's transformation from a small village ...more
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The YouTube video "Ancient Rome for Kids: Learn All About the History of Roman Empire for Kids" provides an engaging overview of the city's transformation from a small village to a vast empire. It highlights key aspects of Roman history, including the founding of Rome, the shift from a republic to an empire, and the rise of influential figures like Julius Caesar and Augustus. The video also explores the social structure, cultural practices, religion, and entertainment, such as gladiator battles. Additionally, it covers the decline of the Roman Empire and its lasting influence on the modern world, offering insights into Roman law, governance, and contributions to Western civilization. It's recommended to check if YouTube is accessible on school networks if you are planning to use this resource in the classroom.
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tag(s): italy (30), julius caesar (11), religions (95), romans (52), rome (37)
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Students can research the lives of gladiators and write a short diary entry from the perspective of a gladiator preparing for a day in the Colosseum. Assign students to small groups to research and present on specific Roman innovations (aqueducts, roads, architecture, or legal systems). Include hands-on projects, such as building a simple model aqueduct or designing a Roman-inspired building. Guide students in comparing the Roman Republic's government structure to that of the United States. Create a Venn diagram on paper or using Canva reviewed here to explore similarities and differences, focusing on concepts like representatives, branches of government, and voting rights.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Rome Map Activity - Sharp School
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4 to 8
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The Ancient Rome Map Activity resource is a downloadable PDF designed to help students explore the geography of Ancient Rome and its impact on the development of Roman civilization....more
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The Ancient Rome Map Activity resource is a downloadable PDF designed to help students explore the geography of Ancient Rome and its impact on the development of Roman civilization. This activity includes a detailed map for students to label key locations, such as the Tiber River, the Alps, and important cities like Rome and Carthage. It also features guiding questions that encourage critical thinking about how geography influenced Roman trade, military expansion, and cultural exchange.
tag(s): italy (30), map skills (63), maps (220), romans (52), rome (37)
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Have students use the map to trace the paths of Roman military expansion and trade routes. They can label key cities and locations where Roman influence spread and then research how these areas contributed to the growth of the empire in terms of resources, culture, and power. Students can choose a specific region within the Roman Empire (Egypt, Gaul, or Hispania) and research how its geography affected Roman life. Students can present their findings in a multimedia format such as Padlet, reviewed here or Visme, reviewed here. After completing the map, organize a debate on the impact of geography on the rise and fall of civilizations. Students can use the map to argue how geographical features like rivers, mountains, and proximity to other cultures either helped or hindered the Romans in their empire-building.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Rome 101 - National Geographic
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6 to 8
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"The Story of Ancient Rome" provides an engaging overview of Rome's evolution from a small village on the Tiber River to a sprawling empire that shaped Western civilization. It explores...more
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"The Story of Ancient Rome" provides an engaging overview of Rome's evolution from a small village on the Tiber River to a sprawling empire that shaped Western civilization. It explores Rome's history through three major periods: the Regal period of kings, the Republican era of governance by elected officials, and the Imperial period characterized by expansion and famous emperors like Julius Caesar, Octavian, and Nero. The video highlights Rome's military prowess, engineering innovations like aqueducts and roads, and cultural adaptability, such as adopting elements from the Etruscans and Greeks. It also addresses the rise of Christianity under Constantine I and Rome's eventual decline due to internal and external challenges. It's recommended to check if YouTube is accessible on school networks if you are planning to use this resource in the classroom.
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tag(s): italy (30), julius caesar (11), romans (52), rome (37)
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After watching the video, have students create a visual timeline of Rome's three major periods (Regal, Republican, Imperial). Include key events, rulers, and innovations discussed in the video. Students can use Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here or Turbo Timeline Maker, reviewed here to make digital timelines. Assign small groups to research one Roman innovation mentioned in the video (such as aqueducts, roads, or gladiator combat). Have them create a model of their innovation. Have students explore how the Romans were influenced by other civilizations, such as the Etruscans and Greeks, as mentioned in the video. They can create a Venn diagram using Canva, reviewed here to compare Roman art, architecture, or religion with that of the Greeks or Etruscans.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt - Crash Course
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6 to 12
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Step back in time and explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt with CrashCourse! This engaging and visually appealing video is perfect for teachers and students alike, offering a fast-paced,...more
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Step back in time and explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt with CrashCourse! This engaging and visually appealing video is perfect for teachers and students alike, offering a fast-paced, expertly crafted journey through one of the world's most fascinating civilizations. From the pyramids and pharaohs to mummies and hieroglyphs, this resource simplifies complex history into bite-sized, entertaining lessons. Whether you're sparking curiosity in the classroom or enriching your own understanding, this course is your gateway to bringing Ancient Egypt to life.
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Create a giant "knowledge pyramid" in the classroom. Divide students into groups and assign each group a topic related to Ancient Egypt (ex., pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, gods and goddesses). Have them research their topic, summarize key points, and add them to a section of the pyramid (using poster paper or a whiteboard). Teach students the basics of Egyptian hieroglyphs using a simple alphabet chart. Then, have them create short secret messages for classmates to decode, or write their names using hieroglyphs. Provide art supplies or digital design tools, such as Genially, reviewed here and have students design their own Egyptian-style tomb for a fictional pharaoh.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt and the Nile - Smithsonian
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4 to 12
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Step into the wonders of ancient Egypt without leaving your classroom with the Smithsonian's Egypt Virtual Tour! This interactive resource takes students on a captivating journey through...more
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Step into the wonders of ancient Egypt without leaving your classroom with the Smithsonian's Egypt Virtual Tour! This interactive resource takes students on a captivating journey through Egypt's most iconic landmarks, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, and the temples of Luxor and Karnak. The tour brings history to life with stunning visuals and detailed descriptions, offering insights into ancient Egyptian architecture, culture, and daily life. Perfect for upper elementary through high school students, this virtual experience makes learning immersive and exciting, fostering curiosity and a deeper connection to one of the world's greatest civilizations.
tag(s): asia (116), egypt (56), rivers (16), virtual field trips (123)
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Before starting the tour, provide students with a list of specific landmarks or details to look for during the virtual journey (ex., "Find a statue of a pharaoh" or "Locate the Sphinx"). This will keep them actively engaged while exploring. After the tour, have students design and write a postcard as if they were visiting one of the featured sites. Encourage them to describe what they saw, how they felt, and what they learned about the location. They can design a postcard digitally with Canva, reviewed here or a similar drawing tool. Challenge students to create an original model of an Egyptian-inspired monument using recycled materials or digital tools like CoSpaces, reviewed here. Have them explain the purpose of their structure and how it reflects ancient Egyptian culture.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt Facts and History - National Geographic
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3 to 7
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The National Geographic Kids article on Ancient Egypt provides an engaging and age-appropriate overview of this fascinating civilization. The site highlights key aspects of ancient...more
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The National Geographic Kids article on Ancient Egypt provides an engaging and age-appropriate overview of this fascinating civilization. The site highlights key aspects of ancient Egyptian life, including the importance of the Nile River, the construction of the pyramids, the role of pharaohs, religious beliefs, and daily life. The website also features colorful images, interactive elements, and fun facts to capture students' attention. This resource is ideal for introducing elementary and middle school students to ancient Egypt in a way that is both informative and accessible.
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Provide students with a chart of hieroglyphics and have them create "artifacts" such as scrolls, cartouches, or drawings that include simple messages. Discuss how hieroglyphs were used to record history and tell stories. Create a large class map of Egypt on butcher paper or online using Google Earth, reviewed here highlighting the Nile River. Have students label key locations like the pyramids, major cities, and farming regions and discuss how the Nile shaped Egyptian life. Introduce students to a few Egyptian gods and their stories. Have students pick a god or goddess to research further and create a short story or drawing about their chosen deity's role and significance. Create and share the stories using Sway, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt 101 - National Geographic
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The National Geographic Education resource "Ancient Egypt 101" offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt, ideal for engaging students in exploring...more
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The National Geographic Education resource "Ancient Egypt 101" offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt, ideal for engaging students in exploring this unique civilization. The accompanying video serves as a starting point, covering key topics such as the development of Egypt into an empire, its leaders, religious practices, STEM and writing system innovations, and the empire's decline. Teachers can enhance learning by encouraging students to share prior knowledge, watch and analyze the video in sections, and collaboratively create a list of major themes.
tag(s): asia (116), egypt (56), pyramids (21), STEM (290), writing (325)
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Before watching the video, create a "pyramid" diagram on the board with three levels. Have students write what they know about ancient Egypt at the top, what they think they know in the middle, and what they want to know at the base. Use this as a starting point to spark curiosity and frame their learning goals. Provide students with a hieroglyphic alphabet chart and ask them to write their names or simple messages. Discuss how writing innovations impacted Egyptian society and compare them to modern writing systems. Compare using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Challenge students to investigate one of Egypt's STEM innovations (the shaduf, architecture of pyramids, or calendar systems) and create a model to explain its significance and application in daily life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flags Challenge - Genially
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Try this interactive escape activity to test your students' knowledge of flags worldwide. Click start to begin your tour of countries, making four stops to identify the nationality...more
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Try this interactive escape activity to test your students' knowledge of flags worldwide. Click start to begin your tour of countries, making four stops to identify the nationality of the flags. Question types include multiple choice, true/false, and drag-and-drop identifications. Personalize the content of this escape activity by creating a copy of the template and editing text, images, and animated features. Share the escape room with your students using the URL link, embed code, or social media links.
tag(s): continents (33), countries (73), digital escapes (14), flags (18), mysteries (23)
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Share this escape room activity with students as they practice learning flags worldwide. As students participate in the activity, they travel between continents; include this information in your lessons about geography and continents. Extend learning and ask students to research one of the countries in the escape room and share their knowledge using Sway, reviewed here or Canva Docs, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Roman World - Penn Museum
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6 to 12
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The Penn Museum's Roman World website offers an interactive and educational resource for teachers exploring Ancient Rome with their students. It provides engaging content on Roman history,...more
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The Penn Museum's Roman World website offers an interactive and educational resource for teachers exploring Ancient Rome with their students. It provides engaging content on Roman history, culture, and daily life through artifacts, maps, and virtual exhibits. The website includes sections on Roman government, engineering, art, and religion, supported by detailed descriptions and visuals. Teachers can use this resource to enhance lessons by showcasing actual artifacts and encouraging critical discussions about their significance. The site's interactive elements and accessible format make it an excellent tool for bringing the Roman world to life in the classroom.
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Using the website's information on Roman engineering, ask students to research aqueducts or roads. Challenge them to build a small model using household materials and explain how the engineering principles work. Assign students an artifact from the website to study. Have them describe the artifact's features, guess its use, and discuss what it reveals about Roman daily life or culture in a video using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here or moovly, reviewed here. Have students create a travel itinerary for a Roman citizen, detailing what they would see, do, and experience while traveling through the Roman World.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Treks: So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix - TeachersFirst
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Revisit the story of the novel Little Women in a new way through the eyes of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they live their lives within a community of ...more
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Revisit the story of the novel Little Women in a new way through the eyes of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they live their lives within a community of newly emancipated people on Roanoke Island. This Reading Trek shares ideas on integrating this book with Google Maps to create a virtual field trip that includes lesson ideas across different subject areas. Along with the suggestions on the map, this Reading Trek also includes several extension activities and resources to engage students to explore further the themes of social justice, diversity, and identity.
tag(s): civil war (139), diversity (39), emancipation proclamation (12), identity (29), maps (220), novels (34), social and emotional learning (100), virginia (15)
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Use this Reading Trek as a guide to integrating a book study into your lessons on the Civil War. Create a template for your book study in Book Creator, reviewed here for students to complete during their activities while reading the book and conducting the virtual tour. Enhance understanding by including timelines created with MyLens, reviewed here, videos made with Motioon, reviewed here, and annotated images created with ClassTools Image Annotator, reviewed here. If this is your first book study, consider completing the Book Creator activities as a class or assigning a book to small groups. This Reading Trek is also perfect for gifted middle school students as an integrated learning activity that explores the book's different themes.
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Explorers for Kids - Ducksters
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3 to 6
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The Ducksters "Explorers" webpage provides a kid-friendly introduction to famous explorers and their achievements, making it a valuable resource for elementary and middle school classrooms....more
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The Ducksters "Explorers" webpage provides a kid-friendly introduction to famous explorers and their achievements, making it a valuable resource for elementary and middle school classrooms. The site features biographies of notable figures like Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama, and Hernan Cortes, along with key facts about their journeys and historical significance. The information is presented straightforwardly and engagingly, emphasizing readability and comprehension. Teachers can use this resource to support lessons on exploration, world history, and geography or to inspire student research projects and discussions about the impacts of exploration.
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Create cards with explorers' names and separate cards with their achievements or discoveries. After students research the explorers using the Ducksters site, have them work in pairs or groups to match the explorers to their accomplishments. Ask students to research an explorer and identify items they might have traded or discovered on their journeys. Set up a "trading post" in the classroom where students can present their findings and explain the significance of their items to others. Have students act as news reporters covering a major expedition. Using information from the Ducksters site, students can write and present a news report about the explorer's journey, challenges, and discoveries. Students can use a video creation tool like Animoto, reviewed here or Powtoon, reviewed here to record and share their news report.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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African, Jewish, and Middle Eastern Studies - Library of Congress
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The website African and Middle Eastern Jewish Studies: Research Guides from the Library of Congress provides a detailed overview of the Library's resources related to the history, culture,...more
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The website African and Middle Eastern Jewish Studies: Research Guides from the Library of Congress provides a detailed overview of the Library's resources related to the history, culture, and experiences of Jewish communities in Africa and the Middle East. It includes access to primary and secondary sources such as books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and digital collections. The guide is organized by themes such as regional histories, diasporic movements, and cultural contributions, making it an excellent resource for educators and students exploring the intersection of Jewish, African, and Middle Eastern studies.
tag(s): africa (147), jews (33), middle east (50), religions (95)
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Assign students to read articles or watch videos from the site and facilitate an online discussion board using a tool like Padlet, reviewed here. Use digital mapping tools like Google My Maps, reviewed here or a paper map to create maps showing migration patterns, key cities, and historical events. Provide students with printed art samples or lyrics from traditional songs. Students can analyze them in groups and present their interpretations through live discussions, essays, or visual recreations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard - Global Alliance for Food Security
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6 to 12
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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...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 (172), inequalities (25), maps (220), nutrition (138), STEM (290), sustainability (49)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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