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WorldCat - OCLC, Inc.
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K to 12
WorldCat is a global library catalog that allows teachers to search for books, articles, and other educational resources available in libraries worldwide. By entering a title, author,...more
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WorldCat is a global library catalog that allows teachers to search for books, articles, and other educational resources available in libraries worldwide. By entering a title, author, or keyword, educators can locate materials in nearby libraries, access digital resources, and discover new teaching materials. WorldCat is beneficial for finding hard-to-access texts, historical documents, and academic research. Teachers can use it to expand their classroom library, recommend reading materials to students, or enhance lesson plans with diverse sources.
tag(s): authors (107), book lists (167), digital reading (17), Research (87), resources (84), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Have students search for a specific book, author, or topic related to your curriculum using WorldCat. Ask them to find the closest library with the book and compare availability across locations. Choose a novel or historical text related to your class and find different editions or translations on WorldCat. Have the class compare publication dates, cover designs, and publishers, then discuss how these factors might affect interpretation. Provide students with a historical event or literary movement and have them use WorldCat to locate a primary source (ex., original speeches, diaries, first editions) and present their source, explaining its historical significance and how it connects to modern perspectives.Prove It!: A Citation Scavenger Hunt - ReadWriteThink
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6 to 12Take your students on a citation scavenger hunt with this engaging activity designed to enhance students' research and analytical skills. In this exercise, students are challenged to...more
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Take your students on a citation scavenger hunt with this engaging activity designed to enhance students' research and analytical skills. In this exercise, students are challenged to locate and cite textual evidence supporting specific details about characters, plot points, or themes within a text. This interactive approach reinforces the importance of backing assertions with concrete evidence and aids in developing critical thinking and comprehension abilities. Accompanying resources, such as the Citation Hunt Printout, are provided to facilitate the activity and guide students in recording their findings.
tag(s): character education (79), critical thinking (127), plot (15), reading comprehension (149), themes (16)
In the Classroom
Divide students into small groups and give each team a set of questions related to a class text. Challenge the teams to race to find the correct textual evidence and write down the citation. Using the Citation Hunt Printout from ReadWriteThink, students can work in pairs or small groups to locate and cite textual evidence supporting character traits, themes, or key events. After completing the scavenger hunt, students can select one piece of cited evidence and write a short analytical paragraph explaining how it supports a theme or argument.Fact Check Tools - Google
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6 to 12The Google Fact Check Explorer is a powerful tool for educators to verify the credibility of online information. It provides a searchable database of fact-checks from reputable sources...more
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The Google Fact Check Explorer is a powerful tool for educators to verify the credibility of online information. It provides a searchable database of fact-checks from reputable sources worldwide, helping to quickly identify whether a claim is true, false, or misleading. With filters for specific topics, regions, or sources, it fosters critical thinking and digital literacy, enabling students and teachers to navigate misinformation effectively and engage in informed discussions. This platform is particularly valuable for teaching media literacy and emphasizing the importance of verifying sources in today's digital age.
tag(s): critical thinking (127), digital literacy (6), media literacy (109)
In the Classroom
This tool can be used for in-depth research projects, debate preparation, and discussions on current events. Students can investigate claims in the news and analyze the spread of misinformation. Introduce the tool in media literacy classes to teach students how to evaluate the credibility of online sources. Encourage them to check claims they encounter on social media or during research projects. For journalism, communication, and political science courses, the tool can be a resource for analyzing media bias, verifying sources, and conducting research. Teachers can use the tool as part of professional development to improve their understanding of fact-checking and how to teach these skills effectively to their students.Library of Congress Research Guides - Library of Congress
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4 to 12Explore this valuable tool for educators; it offers curated collections of primary sources, historical documents, and research materials across a wide range of subjects. These guides...more
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Explore this valuable tool for educators; it offers curated collections of primary sources, historical documents, and research materials across a wide range of subjects. These guides help teachers incorporate authentic historical artifacts, government records, and literary works into their lessons, enhancing students' critical thinking and research skills. With ready-to-use teaching resources, topic guides, and bibliographies, this site supports interdisciplinary learning and provides rich content for inquiry-based projects in history, literature, civics, and more.
tag(s): african american (115), architecture (75), black history (133), branches of government (65), civil rights (209), civil war (139), conservation (102), energy (133), engineering (129), environment (252), foreign policy (13), hispanic (36), industrialization (12), jews (33), latin (23), literature (222), middle east (50), native americans (109), nutrition (140), photography (130), politics (118), population (51), religions (95), Research (87), sports (82), statistics (121), Teacher Utilities (198), women (150), womenchangemaker (36), womens suffrage (52)
In the Classroom
Assign students to explore a Library of Congress guide on a historical event (ex., Civil Rights Movement, World War II) and have them read and summarize a firsthand account or diary (or blog) entry. Students can then write a journal entry or letter from someone who lived through the event. Try a simple blogging tool like Telegra.ph reviewed here. Choose a literature-focused research guide related to a classic novel or author (such as To Kill a Mockingbird or The Great Gatsby) and have students create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here or a newspaper front page using a template from Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here.NPR- Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts, and Podcasts - NPR
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K to 12NPR (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 (209), cultures (180), journalism (74), news (229), podcasts (108), scientists (67), space (222)
In the Classroom
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.Encyclopedia Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
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K to 12Britannica's main website is a comprehensive and reliable resource for teachers seeking accurate, well-researched information across a wide range of subjects. It offers encyclopedia...more
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Britannica's main website is a comprehensive and reliable resource for teachers seeking accurate, well-researched information across a wide range of subjects. It offers encyclopedia articles, biographies, timelines, images, videos, and primary sources, making it a valuable tool for classroom instruction and student research. The site includes Britannica School, which provides leveled content for different grade levels, and Britannica Kids, designed for younger learners. With its fact-checked, up-to-date content, Britannica helps educators enhance lessons, support inquiry-based learning, and promote critical thinking skills.
tag(s): biographies (94), primary sources (117), Research (87), resources (84), timelines (56)
In the Classroom
Assign students a historical figure from Britannica's biography section and hold a "Meet the Influencers" day, where students dress up and present as their historical figure. Students pick a topic, use Britannica to research key details and gather images or videos. They create a short video (2-5 minutes) using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here or moovly reviewed hereexplaining their topic, incorporating facts from Britannica. Students develop their own research question use Britannica's resources to find answers and create a one-page infographic summarizing their findings using Canva Infographic Creator, < a href="/single.cfm?id=17570">reviewed here.Reference Materials - TeachersFirst
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K to 12A collection of reference materials is an invaluable asset for students at all educational levels. Reference materials are helpful to all students, especially our multilingual learners....more
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A collection of reference materials is an invaluable asset for students at all educational levels. Reference materials are helpful to all students, especially our multilingual learners. These materials serve as foundational tools for research, fact-checking, and expanding knowledge across various disciplines. Digital reference tools have revolutionized access to information, offering features like full-text search, multimedia content, translation, and other accessibility features. By leveraging these diverse reference materials, students can enhance their research skills, verify information accuracy, and develop a deeper understanding of their subjects, ultimately fostering academic success and lifelong learning habits.
tag(s): Research (87)
In the Classroom
Find new tools to try in your classroom when creating projects. Each review includes ideas for classroom use. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will make using reference materials easier to manage and engage your students.Google Learn About - Google
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6 to 12You can learn more about anything by asking questions and adding files and images in Google Learn About. To begin your learning journey, explore recent topics or ask a question. ...more
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You can learn more about anything by asking questions and adding files and images in Google Learn About. To begin your learning journey, explore recent topics or ask a question. Upon sharing a response, Google Learn About encourages you to dig even deeper into the subject by suggesting additional topics for exploration that relate to the original question. Continue the conversation in Google Learn About if you want to follow the curated topics and explore the many options shared.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), differentiation (84), search strategies (22)
In the Classroom
Engage students in learning using Google Learn About to introduce and explore new topics and spark curiosity. For example, when beginning a lesson about planets, ask Learn About to tell you how far Earth is from the sun. Explore the related topics together to learn more about Earth's distance from the sun and make additional connections to real-world examples. Google Learn About offers many opportunities for you and your student to explore options for examining any topic from multiple perspectives and viewpoints, which allows students to learn about any subject by studying it in a way that matches their interests. After selecting options to explore, encourage students to use a tool such as MyLens AI, reviewed here to create related concept maps and timelines to include as part of the personalized learning process.Here's Why These Six Ancient Civilizations Mysteriously Collapsed - History.com
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6 to 12The History.com article 6 Civilizations That Mysteriously Collapsed examines the sudden and often unexplained declines of six ancient civilizations: the Maya, Indus Valley, Ancestral...more
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The History.com article 6 Civilizations That Mysteriously Collapsed examines the sudden and often unexplained declines of six ancient civilizations: the Maya, Indus Valley, Ancestral Puebloans, Cahokia, Easter Island, and Greenland's Norse settlements. The article explores contributing factors such as drought, deforestation, resource depletion, social upheaval, and climate change, providing insights into how these societies thrived before facing challenges that led to their downfall. This resource is ideal for educators teaching history, geography, or anthropology, as it encourages students to analyze the interplay between human activity and environmental factors. Teachers can use it to promote critical thinking through discussions, research projects, or comparative studies on the rise and fall of civilizations throughout history.
tag(s): india (32), mayans (23), mexico (37), native americans (109), vikings (10)
In the Classroom
Students can work in teams to design a hypothetical civilization that could thrive while addressing challenges faced by the ancient ones. Teams present their civilization plans as a poster, model, or digital presentation such as Visme, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. Using an online tool such as Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here, students could create a collaborative timeline showing when and how each civilization flourished and eventually declined. Students research a modern society facing similar challenges, including climate change and resource depletion, and compare it to one of the ancient civilizations discussed.PBS's Influence of Buddhism (Cultural Diffusion) | The Story of China - PBS's Influence of Buddhism (Cultural Diffusion) | The Story of
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3 to 12PBS's Influence of Buddhism (Cultural Diffusion) - The Story of China is a four-minute video explaining the influence of Buddhism. PBS also offers quick background information and discussion...more
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PBS's Influence of Buddhism (Cultural Diffusion) - The Story of China is a four-minute video explaining the influence of Buddhism. PBS also offers quick background information and discussion questions. You can link the video to Google Classroom.
In the Classroom
Students can compare Buddhism to another religion using Canva's Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here. Students can research the impact of Buddhism in Ancient China. Finally, students can create a timeline of how religion changed over time using Timelinely, reviewed here.Coverr - Coverr
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5 to 12Coverr offers a catalog of free downloadable videos and music. Under the free stock videos are videos on nature, people, love and relationships, fitness, aerial videography, food and...more
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Coverr offers a catalog of free downloadable videos and music. Under the free stock videos are videos on nature, people, love and relationships, fitness, aerial videography, food and drink, travel, transportation, technology, and Zoom virtual backgrounds. The free stock music includes synth, eclectic drums, keys, piano, cinematic, smooth, electronic, ambient, strings, and acoustic drums.
tag(s): media literacy (109), musical notation (34)
In the Classroom
Have students download the footage of animals/pets, people, and fitness to create a "capture that activity," in which they create what the "character" is saying. Students can generate adjective lists from nature/landscapes to travel, transportation, food, and drink to describe what they see. From the music section of Coverr, students can use the music to add to the stories they create.XStockvideo - XStockVideo
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5 to 12Xstockvideo has free footage with web resolutions of 960x540 that you can download. Footage includes buildings/landmarks, nature/landscapes, transportation, abstract/textures, education/science,...more
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Xstockvideo has free footage with web resolutions of 960x540 that you can download. Footage includes buildings/landmarks, nature/landscapes, transportation, abstract/textures, education/science, people, animals/pets, holidays/celebrations, and technology. At times, there is a watermark on the footage.
tag(s): creating media (14), video (266)
In the Classroom
Students can download footage of animals or pets to create a "capture that activity," in which they create what the character is saying. For nature or landscapes, students can generate adjective lists to describe what they are seeing. Finally, students can use the multiple footage to create a story.This Photo Isn't What It Looks Like - PBS
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6 to 12The website "This Photo Isn't What It Looks Like" is part of the podcast series "The Bigger Picture" from Thirteen.org, which examines the hidden stories behind iconic photos. This...more
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The website "This Photo Isn't What It Looks Like" is part of the podcast series "The Bigger Picture" from Thirteen.org, which examines the hidden stories behind iconic photos. This episode focuses on a photo of ethnographer Frances Densmore and Piegan Blackfeet tribe leader Mountain Chief. Through podcasts and storytelling, it encourages students to think critically about the meaning behind images and how they shape our understanding of history. It's a powerful resource for teaching media literacy and sparking thoughtful discussions in the classroom.
tag(s): media literacy (109), native americans (109), photography (130)
In the Classroom
Show the photo of Frances Densmore and Mountain Chief. Discuss the assumption that the picture represents a "dying culture." Then, ask students to write captions for the photo reflecting the spirit of Native American culture today. Assign students to research modern Blackfeet cultural practices using the video and additional sources. Create a class presentation showcasing art, music, language revitalization, or other aspects of Blackfeet life today. They can use Visme, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here to present their findings. Students can create visual or written works inspired by what they learned about Mountain Chief and contemporary Blackfeet culture.Internet Archive - Brewster Kahle
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3 to 12Internet Archive is a massive digital library offering free access to millions of books, movies, music, websites, and more. Use this resource to find historical documents, classic literature,...more
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Internet Archive is a massive digital library offering free access to millions of books, movies, music, websites, and more. Use this resource to find historical documents, classic literature, educational videos, and archived websites to support lessons in almost any subject. The "Wayback Machine" is especially useful for exploring the history of websites, while the extensive eBook and audio collections can enhance reading assignments. Internet Archive is a great tool for expanding classroom materials and encouraging independent research or exploration.
tag(s): audio books (26), digital storytelling (154), ebooks (43), literature (222), media literacy (109), movies (54)
In the Classroom
Make a digital scavenger hunt by creating a list of questions or tasks that require students to search for answers using the Internet Archive, such as finding a historical document or an old movie clip. Encourage students to find supplementary materials, like old videos, music, or texts, to add depth to a research project or presentation on a historical or cultural topic. Use the Wayback Machine to explore how a popular website looked at different points in history. Discuss how technology and design have changed over time. Assign students to locate and analyze primary source documents, such as speeches, newspapers, or historical books, to support history or social studies lessons.Media Clips for Student Projects - TeachersFirst
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K to 12This curation offers a variety of resources, such as videos, audio clips, stock images, and project templates across various subjects and disciplines. Whether students are working on...more
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This curation offers a variety of resources, such as videos, audio clips, stock images, and project templates across various subjects and disciplines. Whether students are working on a presentation, multimedia project, or research paper, this extensive collection provides the building blocks you need to bring the ideas to life. From historical footage to scientific visualizations, these resources are intended to inspire creativity, deepen understanding, and elevate the quality of your students' academic work.
tag(s): creating media (14), Research (87)
In the Classroom
Find new tools to try in your classroom to use when creating projects. Each review includes classroom use ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will make your tasks easier to manage and engage your students.School Library NJ - School Library NJ
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K to 12School Library NJ is a free resource that allows access to information resources that enhance the teaching and learning experience to enrich literacy experiences. The website has a...more
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School Library NJ is a free resource that allows access to information resources that enhance the teaching and learning experience to enrich literacy experiences. The website has a wealth of resources, including elementary, middle, and high school parents, educators, administrators, and librarians. Each subcategory has links to websites, including e-books, read-alouds, annotating, college and career searches, internet safety, virtual field trips, and more.
tag(s): audio books (26), ebooks (43), parents (57), test prep (69)
In the Classroom
Teachers can use School Library NJ in the classroom in a variety of ways. In elementary school, students can access e-books or read alouds. In middle school, students can access websites for current events. For high school students, there is free SAT and other testing prep.Ova Prima Foundation - Linger-Not Associates
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6 to 12Ova Prima Foundation website is a clever satirical resource, presenting itself as an organization dedicated to studying fictional "Ovaprimates," a species that supposedly reproduces...more
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Ova Prima Foundation website is a clever satirical resource, presenting itself as an organization dedicated to studying fictional "Ovaprimates," a species that supposedly reproduces by laying eggs. Teachers can use this site to introduce students to media literacy by highlighting how easy it can be to create a professional-looking website filled with fabricated information. This resource serves as an excellent tool for teaching critical thinking and the importance of verifying sources and not believing everything encountered online at face value. It encourages students to question credibility and recognize the need for research in today's digital world.
tag(s): evaluating sources (29), internet safety (114), literacy (122), media literacy (109), satire (6)
In the Classroom
Assign students to explore the Ova Prima Foundation website and identify claims made about the fictional species. Then, have them use reliable online resources to fact-check the information. Students can work in groups to create satirical websites about a fictional species or event. Present students with articles from both real scientific websites, such as National Geographic or Scientific American, and The Ova Prima Foundation. Ask them to compare and contrast the language, claims, and structure of the two types of content. Provide students with a "red flags" checklist for unreliable websites (examples: no clear author, outlandish claims, lack of sources). They will mark which "red flags" appear as they explore The Ova Prima Foundation site. Like this activity? Here's another one: Save the Northwest Tree Octopus, reviewed hereAI for Creating Projects - TeachersFirst
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K to 12This collection of artificial intelligence tools is designed to enhance your and your students' project creation process. Use these tools to streamline workflow, boost creativity, and...more
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This collection of artificial intelligence tools is designed to enhance your and your students' project creation process. Use these tools to streamline workflow, boost creativity, and explore new possibilities in projects. From image creators to music makers, these tools can help your students utilize the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Many of these tools also include translation features, making them suitable for multilingual learners.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), creating media (14), Project Based Learning (23)
In the Classroom
AI is ever-changing, and the tools evolve and change every day. Use the tools in this collection to stay informed and learn about new tools that you (and your students) can use to create projects. AI creation tools save you time and can allow you to personalize the projects and differentiate for all needs. Share this collection with colleagues looking for ways to use AI to create projects.Read and Learn with Simon Kids - Simon Kids
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1 to 8The Simon & Schuster, Read & Learn website, offers a rich collection of educational resources for teachers and students, focusing on promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading....more
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The Simon & Schuster, Read & Learn website, offers a rich collection of educational resources for teachers and students, focusing on promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading. It provides downloadable reading guides, activity sheets, and classroom resources for books of various genres and grade levels. The site includes recommendations for read-alouds, discussion questions, and activities designed to deepen students' comprehension and engagement with the texts.
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tag(s): literacy (122), literature (222), reading comprehension (149)
In the Classroom
After reading a Read & Learn collection book, have students create artwork representing their favorite scene, character, or theme. They can use a digital tool like Adobe Express Image Editor, reviewed here. Assign students to work in pairs, with one acting as a character from the book and the other as a reporter. Choose a book from the Read & Learn collection with a movie adaptation. After reading the book, watch the movie as a class and have students compare the two, discussing what was changed, left out, or added.Trademark Zone - EquipHQ
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6 to 12Curious about trademarks? The USPTO's Trademark Activity Zone introduces the world of trademarks through interactive learning tools. This resource is designed to help entrepreneurs,...more
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Curious about trademarks? The USPTO's Trademark Activity Zone introduces the world of trademarks through interactive learning tools. This resource is designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and students understand the process and importance of trademarks in protecting brands. With engaging activities, quizzes, and videos, the site demystifies complex legal concepts, guiding you and your students step-by-step through how trademarks work and why they matter in the business world.
tag(s): advertising (26), business (52)