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The Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) - The Institute for Curriculum Services
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6 to 12
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The Institute for Curriculum Services offers curriculum and resources for teaching about Judaism and Jewish history. Available courses include lessons about Jewish history, Israel,...more
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The Institute for Curriculum Services offers curriculum and resources for teaching about Judaism and Jewish history. Available courses include lessons about Jewish history, Israel, and the Middle East, as well as professional courses for teachers on how to teach religion. Each lesson includes downloadable lesson plans, Google slide deck presentations, and links to individual materials such as pre-assessments, exit tickets, and glossaries. Additional support materials include maps in English and Spanish and videos. Visit the ICS Library for links to more support materials, such as slideshows, PDFs, and Google Form activities.
tag(s): arab (12), bias (27), environment (246), immigration (68), israel (14), jews (28), maps (207), religions (85)
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Take advantage of this site's many offerings to find lessons and support materials for teaching about antisemitism, the Middle East, and Ancient Israel. For example, maps can be shared with students to provide the context of the changing regional boundaries in the Mideast over time and ask them to research events that led to changing boundaries. Engage students while sharing maps and documents by using Annotate, reviewed here to create flipped lessons. While using Annotate, create clips with video explanations and add assessments to your documents. Extend learning by asking groups of students to choose a topic or specific region to actively explore the events and problems and how they relate to modern-day difficulties in the region as a project-based learning activity. Find more information and resources for project-based learning at TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Project-Based Learning, here.
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Explore Films - Explore.org
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3 to 12
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The Explore Films website offers a rich collection of documentary films focused on nature, wildlife, and cultural stories from around the globe. Teachers can utilize this resource to...more
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The Explore Films website offers a rich collection of documentary films focused on nature, wildlife, and cultural stories from around the globe. Teachers can utilize this resource to enhance science, geography, and social studies lessons. The films are categorized into several themes, including Nature, Animals, Culture, and Adventure, providing diverse content that can grab students' interests and foster discussions on environmental conservation, biodiversity, and global cultures. Each film aims to educate and inspire viewers, making it an excellent tool for enriching classroom learning and encouraging a deeper understanding of our world. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): animals (288), biodiversity (34), conservation (92), cultures (145), video (262)
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Assign students to research a specific animal or ecosystem featured in the films. Enhance student learning by using Desygner, reviewed here where they can create a multimedia presentation, poster, or brochure highlighting the animal's habitat, behaviors, and conservation status. Choose films that focus on different cultures and traditions. Students can work in groups to research the cultural aspects highlighted in the videos and create presentations or cultural artifacts. After viewing a film on conservation or environmental issues, students can develop a campaign to raise awareness about a specific topic. Students can create a short documentary film on a local environmental issue or cultural topic of interest.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Montserrat, Spain - Abadia de Montserrat
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4 to 12
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The Montserrat Virtual Tour website offers an immersive experience that allows you to explore the stunning Montserrat mountain range and its famous abbey in Catalonia, Spain. With interactive...more
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The Montserrat Virtual Tour website offers an immersive experience that allows you to explore the stunning Montserrat mountain range and its famous abbey in Catalonia, Spain. With interactive 360-degree panoramic views, you can virtually visit key landmarks, including the Montserrat Monastery, the Black Madonna, and scenic hiking paths. This resource is perfect for teachers aiming to enrich geography, history, and art lessons. It can also be used to engage students in discussions about cultural heritage, religious history, and architectural design. The virtual tour offers a unique way to extend learning beyond the classroom, making global landmarks accessible to all students. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): cultures (145), landmarks (20), spain (12), spanish (106), virtual field trips (96)
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Students can analyze the architectural styles of the Montserrat Abbey and surrounding structures. Have students create a travel journal documenting their virtual visit to Montserrat. They can include notes on key locations, historical facts, personal reflections, and sketches based on what they see during the tour. Assign students to research Montserrat's cultural and historical significance, including its role in Catalan identity and religious traditions. They can present their findings in multimedia, using images, videos, and text. Use a tool such as moovly reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The State Hermitage Museum - State Hermitage Museum
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4 to 12
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The Hermitage Museum website offers a panoramic virtual tour that allows you to explore one of the world's largest and most prestigious art museums. Teachers can navigate through rooms...more
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The Hermitage Museum website offers a panoramic virtual tour that allows you to explore one of the world's largest and most prestigious art museums. Teachers can navigate through rooms and exhibits, viewing renowned art collections, historical artifacts, and beautifully preserved architecture from different periods. The interactive interface provides a rich visual experience, making it an excellent tool for art, history, or cultural studies. This virtual tour can be integrated into lessons to engage students in discussions about art history or inspire creative projects related to world heritage and culture. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): architecture (65), art history (89), museums (47), russia (35), russian (25), virtual field trips (96)
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Divide students into small groups and give them a list of specific artworks, artifacts, or architectural details to find in the Hermitage's virtual tour. Select a few prominent paintings or sculptures from the virtual tour and have students write short stories or poems inspired by the artwork. Explore the mathematical principles behind some of the artwork or architectural designs in the museum. Students can study patterns, symmetry, proportions, or geometric shapes found in art and architecture and apply their math knowledge to create their designs or analyze famous works.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Short History Of... - Paul McGann and John Hopkins
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6 to 12
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Short History Of... is a weekly podcast that takes listeners back in time to learn the stories behind historical events. Hear about diverse topics like Elvis Presley's rise from a ...more
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Short History Of... is a weekly podcast that takes listeners back in time to learn the stories behind historical events. Hear about diverse topics like Elvis Presley's rise from a working-class truck driver to one of the best-selling music artists of all time and the cultural and economic factors leading to the French Revolution of the late 18th century. Each podcast runs about an hour long and is available on most podcast streaming sites.
tag(s): africa (142), american revolution (82), artists (82), authors (105), churchill (8), colonial america (94), colonization (21), d day (11), dickens (9), dinosaurs (41), disasters (37), diseases (69), england (51), explorers (66), great depression (30), greece (28), india (25), industrial revolution (22), korea (20), lincoln (65), listening (92), martin luther king (45), native americans (95), olympics (41), pearl harbor (14), podcasts (103), presidents (133), pyramids (18), renaissance (38), rome (23), roosevelt (15), rosa parks (9), russia (35), shakespeare (95), st patricks day (12), underground railroad (15), vietnam (38), westward expansion (39), womens suffrage (46), world war 2 (161), wright brothers (16)
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Add this podcast to supplement your current list of history resources. Organize and share resources with students using Wakelet, reviewed here or Padlet, reviewed here. Wakelet and Padlet offer tools that make it easy for students to collaborate and share information. Enhance learning by sharing a podcast as an introduction to a new unit and asking students to discuss what they learn. Consider using Project Zero's Thinking Routine Toolbox, Padlet, reviewed here to encourage student understanding and develop critical thinking skills. For example, the Step-in, Step-out, And step-back routine can help students view people and events from different perspectives. Extend student learning by asking them to develop a script and share a podcast as a final assessment of your unit using a free tool such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Spotify for Podcastors, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Pyramids- 3D Virtual Tour - 3DmeKenlar
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3 to 12
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Step into ancient Egypt without leaving the classroom! The website 3D Mekanlar offers a captivating virtual tour of the Pyramids of Giza, where students can explore stunning 3D models...more
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Step into ancient Egypt without leaving the classroom! The website 3D Mekanlar offers a captivating virtual tour of the Pyramids of Giza, where students can explore stunning 3D models and even venture inside the Great Pyramid. Perfect for bringing history to life, this interactive experience lets students discover the engineering marvels of ancient Egypt in vivid detail. Use this website to enhance lessons on ancient civilizations, sparking curiosity and wonder about the iconic pyramids and their historical significance. Some videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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After learning about the construction of the pyramids, challenge students to design their own pyramids using simple materials like sugar cubes, clay, or LEGO bricks. Introduce students to ancient Egyptian writing by having them design hieroglyphs in clay or create paper versions. Have students compare the Pyramids of Giza with other famous ancient structures, like the Mayan pyramids or the Great Wall of China.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Webcam Sydney - Orion Inc.
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3 to 12
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Bring the beauty of Australia's iconic landmarks right into your classroom with Webcam Sydney. Featuring two live webcams capturing stunning views of Sydney, including the Harbour Bridge...more
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Bring the beauty of Australia's iconic landmarks right into your classroom with Webcam Sydney. Featuring two live webcams capturing stunning views of Sydney, including the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, this site allows your students to experience the vibrant city in real-time. For even more flexibility, the site offers timelapse replays and YouTube videos, making it easy to integrate footage into your lessons on geography, architecture, or world cultures. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): australia (29), virtual field trips (96), webcams (15)
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Watch the live stream of the Sydney Opera House or Harbour Bridge. Encourage students to take notes on what they observe (e.g., landmarks, weather, activity). Have students research the history and significance of these landmarks and present their findings in a mini-research project or a presentation using Visme, reviewed here to enhance learning. Students can create postcards or posters inspired by the view, incorporating facts they learned about the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rome- Colosseum Live Cam - Skyline Webcams
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3 to 12
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Take your students on a virtual trip to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world! With Skyline Webcams, you can stream live footage of the Colosseum in Rome, ...more
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Take your students on a virtual trip to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world! With Skyline Webcams, you can stream live footage of the Colosseum in Rome, immersing your class in the heart of history. This real-time glimpse into ancient Roman architecture brings lessons to life in ways a textbook can't. Plus, there are additional live cams from around the globe, offering endless opportunities to explore famous sites and diverse cultures, all from the comfort of your classroom.
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tag(s): europe (77), rome (23), virtual field trips (96), webcams (15)
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During geography or social studies lessons, use live cams to introduce world landmarks and cultures. Incorporate live cams into lessons on history, geography, and even science. Students studying more advanced history, art, or global studies can use the webcams to explore historical sites, connect lessons to real-world locations, and even develop research projects around these live streams.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sydney Opera House - Google
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4 to 12
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The Google Arts & Culture website offers a virtual tour of the Sydney Opera House, allowing teachers to guide students through its iconic architecture and cultural significance. This...more
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The Google Arts & Culture website offers a virtual tour of the Sydney Opera House, allowing teachers to guide students through its iconic architecture and cultural significance. This interactive tool provides immersive views and historical context, making it a valuable resource for art, history, and architecture lessons. It's an engaging way to explore this world-renowned landmark without leaving the classroom or spending any money.
tag(s): australia (29), virtual field trips (96)
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Students can research the Opera House's history and then create a timeline with key events, architects, and cultural milestones. Use a tool like Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here. Compare the Sydney Opera House to other iconic structures globally, examining how each reflects its culture. Let students imagine a story or play set at the Opera House, encouraging them to incorporate descriptive language inspired by the virtual tour.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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World History 2 - Crash Course
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6 to 12
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Crash Course World History is a free digital tool that includes thirty world history videos. This series includes videos on rethinking civilization, drought and famine, Congo and Africa's...more
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Crash Course World History is a free digital tool that includes thirty world history videos. This series includes videos on rethinking civilization, drought and famine, Congo and Africa's World War, nonviolence and peace movements, democracy, authoritarian capitalism, and China. The videos range from twelve to fourteen minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video. This is part 2 of a two-part series of videos. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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tag(s): africa (142), world war 1 (78), world war 2 (161)
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After watching the video series, students can pick a historical period that they would like to time-travel to and explain why. They can debate which period of world history had the most impact. Use an online debate tool such as Kialo Edu reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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World History - Crash Course
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6 to 12
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Crash Course World History is a free digital tool that contains forty-two world history videos. This series includes videos on the Agricultural Revolution, The Indus Valley Civilization,...more
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Crash Course World History is a free digital tool that contains forty-two world history videos. This series includes videos on the Agricultural Revolution, The Indus Valley Civilization, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Alexander the Great, the Renaissance, capitalism and socialism, globalization, and World War 1. The videos range from ten to fourteen minutes. This is part 1 of a two-part series of videos. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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tag(s): agriculture (48), renaissance (38), world war 1 (78)
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After watching the video series, the students can pick a historical period they would like to time-travel to and explain why. Students can debate which period of world history was the most impactful. Create a virtual bulletin board for an online debate using Padlet, reviewed here. Turn on the commenting features so students can comment on other students' posts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeachRock - Rock and Roll Forever Foundation
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K to 12
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth...more
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth explorations and guided activities. Use the search feature to find lessons and collections sorted by subject, music genre, type of activity, and topic. Subjects range from Civics to CTE to STEAM to Art/Design and many others. Each lesson begins with an essential question and includes procedures, student handouts, and videos.
tag(s): artists (82), cross cultural understanding (167), dance (28), empathy (32), jazz (17), musical instruments (49), social and emotional learning (96), sociology (24), STEM (279)
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Take advantage of these free lessons to find standards-based lessons and activities for many content areas. Encourage students to find additional examples of connections to history (or another subject) made with pop music and pop culture. Use Padlet, reviewed here to curate and share ideas and resources. Add your own resources to create interactive presentations using NearPod, reviewed here or Pear Deck, reviewed here. Include videos, animations, quizzes, and more as part of your presentation. Extend student learning by asking them to create podcasts using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to tell the story of how music and pop culture influenced different historical events.
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U-Report - UNICEF
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6 to 12
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Voices of Youth is UNICEF's digital community where young people can share opinions and discuss topics that are important to them. Students participate by submitting posts sharing their...more
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Voices of Youth is UNICEF's digital community where young people can share opinions and discuss topics that are important to them. Students participate by submitting posts sharing their views on environmental, health, and social issues. Because the site is all about supporting students as changemakers through storytelling, blogging, filming, and interviewing, it includes a resource section that shares tools to improve multimedia, communication, and advocacy skills.
tag(s): disabilities (31), environment (246), hiv/aids (15), inequalities (24), mental health (36), school violence (10), sustainability (43)
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This site is an excellent resource to bookmark and use throughout the year when discussing current events, specific countries or geographic areas, or for non-fiction reading. Find informational texts that matter to your students. Spark informational writing, as well. Allow students to browse the site to find interesting articles. Have students enhance their learning by creating magazine covers of information on this site using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here. Elevate learning by challenging students to create a newspaper article using articles on this site as a model using the Newspaper Clipping Generator, reviewed here. World language teachers will find this useful when viewing articles in French or Spanish to practice translation skills. If you have a blended learning classroom or are teaching remotely, you may want to try adding the reading to Fiskkit, reviewed here to annotate and analyze text and measure reading activity through sharing and commenting on texts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Great Buildings Online - Artifice, Inc.
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3 to 12
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The website Bucket List Travels offers a curated list of the world's greatest historic buildings, providing detailed information on each site's cultural and historical significance....more
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The website Bucket List Travels offers a curated list of the world's greatest historic buildings, providing detailed information on each site's cultural and historical significance. Teachers can use this resource to introduce students to global history, architecture, and cultural heritage. Suggested classroom activities include virtual tours, student presentations on favorite historic buildings, or research projects comparing architectural styles across different civilizations.
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tag(s): architecture (65)
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Have students create a travel brochure or poster showcasing their chosen building and its key features. Students research different architectural styles from the buildings listed and create a visual timeline that shows the evolution of architecture using a resource such as Timeline Maker reviewed here. Students can create a 3D model or drawing of the building, showing key architectural elements. After learning about various historic buildings, students design their own building using inspiration from the architectural styles and historical functions they studied.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Take a Veteran to School Day - HISTORY Education
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K to 12
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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, ...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.
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tag(s): terrorism (42), veterans (29), vietnam (38), world war 1 (78), world war 2 (161)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Museum of the American Latino - Smithsonian
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K to 12
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The Smithsonian Latino Center website offers rich educational resources focused on Latino history, art, and culture. Explore the exhibits, virtual tours, and multimedia content that...more
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The Smithsonian Latino Center website offers rich educational resources focused on Latino history, art, and culture. Explore the exhibits, virtual tours, and multimedia content that highlight the diverse contributions of Latino communities to the United States. The site provides access to digital collections, lesson plans, and videos that align with various subjects like history, social studies, and art. Engaging tools like the Smithsonian Learning Lab allow educators to create interactive learning experiences. This site is invaluable for integrating Latino culture and history into the classroom, promoting inclusivity and multicultural understanding. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): art history (89), cultures (145), hispanic (32), virtual field trips (96)
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Using the Smithsonian Latino Center's digital collections, have students choose a cultural artifact. Examples could be a piece of art, clothing, or an important document. Have students explore the virtual exhibits and collections from the Smithsonian Latino Center. Afterward, they can create a digital or physical gallery walk, selecting their favorite pieces or artifacts and writing brief descriptions. Host a classroom or school-wide event where students explore various aspects of Latino culture, from music and dance to food and traditions. Students can collaborate to create a short performance or video that encapsulates what they've learned or invite local Latino artists or community members to share their experiences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rosh Hoshanah - Rosenfeld Community of Practice
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K to 12
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Rosenfeld Community of Practices offers this resource site to teach students about Rosh Hoshanah and Yom Kippur. The site includes videos, songs, books, lesson plans, and much more....more
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Rosenfeld Community of Practices offers this resource site to teach students about Rosh Hoshanah and Yom Kippur. The site includes videos, songs, books, lesson plans, and much more. Each lesson plan includes teaching instructions, incorporating Jewish values, teaching materials, and extension activities. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (167), cultures (145), holidays (178), religions (85), rosh hashanah (13), yom kippur (13)
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Use book suggestions and videos from this site in lessons on Judaism, cross-cultural understanding, or holidays. Engage students in learning about Rosh Hashanah by asking students and family members to share their family's observations of Jewish holidays. Use AI tools such as MagicSchool, reviewed here to enhance learning. For example, use MagicSchool's conceptual understanding tool to generate ideas with classroom activities that help students understand this observance and how it ties to their current knowledge base or use the tool that shares common misconceptions about a topic and how to address them. Extend learning by asking students to share their understanding using Snorkl, reviewed here. Create a Snorkl topic board that asks students to share information about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, then Snorkl provides instant, personalized feedback to student responses.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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White Cloud: A Hero to His People - National Gallery of Art
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4 to 7
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The Heroes and Heroines lesson from the National Gallery of Art website explores the painting White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas by George Catlin, offering a rich resource for ...more
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The Heroes and Heroines lesson from the National Gallery of Art website explores the painting White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas by George Catlin, offering a rich resource for classroom instruction. Teachers can use this lesson to engage students in discussions about historical figures and Native American culture. The lesson includes guided questions, information about White Cloud's leadership, and an analysis of Catlin's artistic choices. In the classroom, this resource can spark conversations about leadership, cultural representation, and the role of art in documenting history. Activities like art projects or research assignments on historical figures can further enrich the learning experience.
tag(s): art history (89), cultures (145), native americans (95)
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Organize a short reenactment of White Cloud's journey to Europe. Students can role-play different figures, such as White Cloud, his companions, and George Catlin. Assign students to a Native American tribe affected by the Indian Removal Act and have them research the tribe's culture, geographical displacement, and challenges during the period. Students can create their own portraits of a modern-day hero using mixed media. Have students write a journal entry from White Cloud's perspective, detailing his journey to London and his feelings about representing his people.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History of Science - Crash Course
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Crash Course History of Science is a free digital tool with forty-six history of science videos. The series of videos explores the scientific methods by answering and exploring how...more
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Crash Course History of Science is a free digital tool with forty-six history of science videos. The series of videos explores the scientific methods by answering and exploring how big questions get answered. Videos start with scientists including Aristotle and Galileo and span throughout history to explore medieval China, India, Einstein, ecology, gender science, and more. Videos, on average, are approximately twelve minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video. Some videos have warnings for graphic violence. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos might not be viewable.
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tag(s): brain (56), computers (109), ecology (102), electricity (62), genetics (81), medieval (32), scientific method (48), scientists (63)
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After watching a of Crash Course History of Science episode, students can create a living museum highlighting famous scientists. Students can research more about the time that each video takes place. Students can debate which scientific "event" was the most important to shaping our world.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Conquistadors - PBS
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PBS site connected to their series on the Spanish Conquistadors Pizarro, Cortes, Orellana and Cabeza de Vaca. By clicking on a Conuqistadors' name you'll find multi-media presentations,...more
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PBS site connected to their series on the Spanish Conquistadors Pizarro, Cortes, Orellana and Cabeza de Vaca. By clicking on a Conuqistadors' name you'll find multi-media presentations, an interactive timeline, a teaching guide, lesson plans, and PDF worksheets covering each of the American cultures. This site provides good historical background on the conquistadors and would be a great supplement to a unit on early American exploration. While the site certainly suggests that we consider the ethical implications of conquest, it is not heavy handed. Though some of the links have been retired on this site, many are not. There is still enough information to make this site worth a visit for you and your students.
tag(s): aztecs (9), mayans (11), south america (39)
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The information would be great for use for student research. Ask students to choose a Conquistador they would like to learn more about. Then, divide the class into small groups with like interests. Have each group research their Conquistador and create a multimedia presentation using Genially, reviewed here to present their findings to the class. Using Genially allows students to choose the type of tool for the presentation (slide presentations, interactive images, videos, infographics, more).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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