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Timeline Templates - Genially
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4 to 12
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to...more
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to add text, images, icons, and interactive elements to highlight key events or concepts in subjects like history, literature, or science. With a variety of styles--such as vertical, horizontal, or circular layouts--teachers can easily tailor timelines to fit their lesson goals and student needs.
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tag(s): digital storytelling (150), infographics (61), multimedia (55), timelines (58)
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Students can retell events from a novel or a historical figure's life using a timeline with images and clickable text, making reading comprehension more interactive and visual. Have students create timelines that connect historical events with scientific discoveries or literary works from the same era. Assign specific events to different students or groups to add to a shared timeline, promoting teamwork and reinforcing sequencing skills. Students can build a yearlong timeline of their learning journey, showcasing key projects, reflections, and academic milestones to share during student-led conferences.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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NASA's Eyes on the Solar System - NASA
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5 to 12
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NASA's Eyes on the Solar System website is an interactive visualization tool that lets students and educators explore planets, moons, asteroids, spacecraft, and missions in real...more
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NASA's Eyes on the Solar System website is an interactive visualization tool that lets students and educators explore planets, moons, asteroids, spacecraft, and missions in real time, as well as in the past and future. Created by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the site offers an engaging 3D experience where users can track active missions, such as Perseverance on Mars, simulate spacecraft trajectories, and explore the solar system from various perspectives. It's a dynamic resource for bringing space science to life in the classroom, supporting lessons on astronomy, physics, and Earth science.
tag(s): gravity (45), rockets (12), simulations (38), space (231)
In the Classroom
Assign each student a planet, moon, or asteroid and have them use "Eyes on the Solar System" to gather facts (orbit, surface features, missions, etc.). They can create a mini digital report using Genially reviewed here or Canva Edu reviewed here. Have students select a spacecraft and simulate its path from Earth to its target. Afterward, discuss how gravity assists and orbital mechanics work. In small groups, assign students to design their space mission: target, goals, launch date, route, etc. They can use the website to simulate where and when the mission would travel and explain their choices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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SPACEX- ISS Docking Simulator - Shane Mielke
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6 to 12
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The SpaceX ISS Docking Simulator is a free, interactive website where students can practice docking a spacecraft with the International Space Station, just as real astronauts do. It...more
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The SpaceX ISS Docking Simulator is a free, interactive website where students can practice docking a spacecraft with the International Space Station, just as real astronauts do. It uses the same controls NASA astronauts use on SpaceX missions. Students move and rotate the spacecraft to align it with the target and complete docking. This activity helps students practice careful thinking, patience, and problem-solving. It's a fun and challenging way to explore space science and can be used in middle school and up to teach about space travel and how things move in space.
tag(s): problem solving (243), simulations (38), space (231)
In the Classroom
Students can attempt to dock the Crew Dragon spacecraft to the ISS manually. Time their attempts or track how many tries it takes to succeed. Break the class into two teams: one uses only translation controls (X, Y, Z), the other uses only rotation (pitch, yaw, roll). Then have them combine both to complete the docking. Have students create a step-by-step guide or video tutorial for new "astronaut trainees" explaining how to use the simulator. They can use moovly reviewed hereAdd your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gravity Simulator - Darrell A. Huffman
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6 to 12
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GravitySimulator.org is an interactive, 3D web platform that lets you explore and simulate gravitational dynamics in our solar system and beyond. Using real astronomical data, the simulator...more
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GravitySimulator.org is an interactive, 3D web platform that lets you explore and simulate gravitational dynamics in our solar system and beyond. Using real astronomical data, the simulator offers a range of pre-built scenarios -- including planetary orbits, asteroid trajectories, and spacecraft missions -- as well as the ability to create custom simulations. Users can add, remove, and modify celestial bodies, adjusting parameters like mass and velocity to observe how these changes affect gravitational interactions. The platform also supports the exploration of exoplanetary systems and complex phenomena such as galaxy collisions.
tag(s): gravity (45), mass (20), planets (118), simulations (38), solar system (115), space (231)
In the Classroom
In groups, have students design a solar system with a star and 3-4 planets on the website. They adjust mass and distance to create stable orbits. Students can launch an asteroid using GravitySimulator.org toward Earth and try to change its path using gravity from other planets or objects. Have students select an exoplanet simulation and compare it to our solar system.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Trust You - Laguna Beach USD Innovators
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K to 12
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AI Trust You is an add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers and students navigate AI use by creating a shared script and promoting integrity. Before installing this add-on, visit...more
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AI Trust You is an add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers and students navigate AI use by creating a shared script and promoting integrity. Before installing this add-on, visit AI Trust You's information page located here to learn more about the features and how to use this tool. Using the add-on, teachers select from four AI categories to specify how students can use AI during the assignment. The categories are content creation, content understanding, research assistance, and audio-visual generation. Students then select the name of their AI tool, the techniques used, and the percentage of AI-assisted work, and the AI Trust You add-on generates a citation to document the use of AI.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (216), digital citizenship (84)
In the Classroom
As you try to navigate using AI in your classroom, this site provides some helpful guidelines and ideas, even if you don't use the add-on. If you use Google products, use the add-on to guide students on how to use AI ethically and with documentation. When not using the add-on, incorporate the guidelines for categories to use AI to help students understand the appropriate use of AI. Supplement information available from AI Trust You with ideas for incorporating AI in the classroom using information from the AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit, reviewed here. The toolkit includes information for educators on using AI in the classroom and suggestions for when and when not to allow students to use AI in assignments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rock Cycle Worksheets - Science Facts
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4 to 7
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The Science Facts website offers a collection of free, printable rock cycle worksheets. These resources include various activities, such as fill-in-the-blank exercises, diagram labeling,...more
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The Science Facts website offers a collection of free, printable rock cycle worksheets. These resources include various activities, such as fill-in-the-blank exercises, diagram labeling, flowcharts, and comprehension questions, all designed to reinforce students' understanding of the rock cycle. Each worksheet is accompanied by answer keys, facilitating easy assessment and self-correction. These materials are ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or supplementary practice, providing educators with versatile tools to enhance their Earth science curriculum. Follow the links to download and print the PDF worksheets.
tag(s): rock cycle (25), rocks (43)
In the Classroom
Give students picture cards of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) and rock cycle processes (melting, erosion, heat/pressure). Ask them to arrange the cards into the correct sequence of the rock cycle on a desk or bulletin board. Use the ScienceFacts.net labeling worksheet or create your own blank rock cycle diagram. Have students fill in the parts and add arrows to show the transitions. Then pair up to compare and explain their diagrams. Students can create a comic strip on paper or using Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here illustrating the transformation of a rock as it moves through the rock cycle. Include captions, processes, and labels for scientific accuracy.
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FlipHTML5 - FlipHTML5
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K to 12
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Create flipbooks from your documents or artificial intelligence, or start from scratch with FlipHTML5. Free plans offer five daily uploads, six pre-designed layouts, and mobile-friendly...more
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Create flipbooks from your documents or artificial intelligence, or start from scratch with FlipHTML5. Free plans offer five daily uploads, six pre-designed layouts, and mobile-friendly options. Choose from several language options to include in the book's contents. Choose from several AI generators for creating storybooks, magazines, flashcards, and more. Utilizing the AI generator to create a book requires several minutes, so it's important to plan for this option ahead of time.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (216), digital storytelling (150)
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Upload PDF versions of students' writing to create a digital classbook. Use one of the many tools available from TinyWow reviewed here to convert images and documents into PDF files to use with FlipHTML5. Make a flipbook of a presentation as an engaging alternative to a web page or PowerPoint. Share classroom information such as rules and expectations in an easy-to-read format. Use this resource as a great way to bring digital storytelling upfront in your classroom. Make photosynthesis a story instead of bits of equations and information. Portray a historical period or create books of different political or societal opinions. Create a flipbook with the viewpoints and personalities of characters in a story. Practice a different language by creating a themed flipbook. Lower grades can combine writing into a class flipbook to be shared online or read aloud. Any written assignment can easily be re-visioned as a flipbook! Make your literary magazine a flipbook or build new poetry collections during poetry month. Share all your flipbooks on individual laptops, the interactive whiteboard, or the projector. Create simple flipbooks of Dolch words for beginning readers.Edge Features:
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Hands-On Rock Cycle - Our Journey Westward
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3 to 7
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The "Hands-On Rock Cycle: Crayons & Cookies" activity from Our Journey Westward offers an engaging and tactile approach to teaching the rock cycle, ideal for upper elementary and middle...more
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The "Hands-On Rock Cycle: Crayons & Cookies" activity from Our Journey Westward offers an engaging and tactile approach to teaching the rock cycle, ideal for upper elementary and middle school students. Using everyday materials like crayons and aluminum foil, students simulate the formation of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks by applying pressure and heat to crayon shavings. This creative method allows learners to observe the physical changes that mimic natural geological processes. The activity also includes an edible extension where students create treats representing each rock type, such as layered bars for sedimentary rocks, cookies for metamorphic rocks, and fudge for igneous rocks, making abstract concepts more concrete and memorable.
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tag(s): rock cycle (25), rocks (43)
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Guide students through an edible rock cycle lab where they create models of each rock type using treats. Layered snacks, such as cereal bars, represent sedimentary rocks, while pressed or swirled cookie dough simulates metamorphic rocks, and melted and cooled fudge acts as igneous rock. Students can participate in a rock cycle role-play game, where they assume the role of particles moving through various Earth processes. Stations are set up around the room to represent multiple locations, including volcanoes, oceans, and mountains. Have students use crayons for a rock cycle simulation, where they use crayon shavings to model the formation of rocks. By layering and pressing the shavings, they simulate the formation of sedimentary rocks. Applying heat and pressure mimics the formation of metamorphic rocks, and melting and cooling the crayons demonstrates how igneous rocks form.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Build an Atom - Making Matter
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6 to 8
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The "Build an Atom" interactive module from ORISE's Harnessed Atom curriculum offers a dynamic, student-centered experience for middle school science classes. In this activity, students...more
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The "Build an Atom" interactive module from ORISE's Harnessed Atom curriculum offers a dynamic, student-centered experience for middle school science classes. In this activity, students construct virtual atoms by adding protons, neutrons, and electrons, using the Periodic Table to guide their choices and observing how these changes affect the element's identity, atomic mass, and charge. Designed to reinforce the idea that matter is made of atoms, the tool helps students understand atomic structure, isotopes, and how the Periodic Table organizes elements. It's an ideal hands-on resource for exploring core chemistry concepts through inquiry and interactive learning.
tag(s): atoms (47), periodic table (46)
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Provide colored balls, stickers, or beads representing protons, neutrons, and electrons, and have students work in small teams to physically construct atom models based on chosen elements from the Periodic Table. Use the PhET "Build an Atom" simulation to let students manipulate protons, neutrons, and electrons. Have students choose an element and research a common isotope of that element. They can prepare a creative presentation such as a comic strip using Write Comics reviewed here or a poster explaining its atomic structure, real-world uses, and why isotopes are essential in fields like medicine or archaeology.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Core Knowledge: Chemical Reactions and Matter - Core Knowledge: Chemical Reactions and Matter
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6 to 8
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Core Knowledge: Chemical Reactions and Matter enables seventh-grade students to explore the phenomenon of matter and its role in chemical reactions. The subtitle of the unit, "How can...more
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Core Knowledge: Chemical Reactions and Matter enables seventh-grade students to explore the phenomenon of matter and its role in chemical reactions. The subtitle of the unit, "How can we make something new that was not there before?" has students add a bath bomb to water and see what happens when the gas is released. This unit enables students to observe this phenomenon, ask questions, formulate explanations, set up and conduct activities, research, and collaborate with classmates to analyze their shared experience. Additionally, students will formulate new questions and develop strategies to answer them. Included in the unit are: student procedure guide, science literacy student reader, student work pages, and a teacher's guide.
tag(s): chemicals (39), experiments (60)
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Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here as a journal to explain their experiment hypothesis, outcomes, and reasoning. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions, state their hypothesis, and/or outcomes. Students can use Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here to record themselves completing their experiment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20+ Chemical Reactions to Try - Science Buddies
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1 to 12
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Science Buddies' "Teach Chemical Reactions" resource collection provides over 20 chemistry lessons, experiments, and activities featuring foaming, fizzing, color-changing, and transforming...more
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Science Buddies' "Teach Chemical Reactions" resource collection provides over 20 chemistry lessons, experiments, and activities featuring foaming, fizzing, color-changing, and transforming experiments for teaching about chemical reactions. The collection includes video lessons, lesson plans aligned with NGSS, hands-on activities such as making slime and turning milk into plastic, and experiments exploring topics ranging from polymerization to green chemistry principles. Resources are designed for various grade levels and include background materials, worksheets, assessment tools, and vocabulary support to help educators confidently teach chemistry concepts. Independent science fair project ideas related to chemical reactions are also provided for students seeking deeper exploration.
tag(s): chemicals (39), experiments (60), matter (49)
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Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to create a sequencing graphic organizer to demonstrate step-by-step instructions. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here as a journal to explain their experimental hypothesis, outcomes, and reasoning. Students can use Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to record themselves completing their experiment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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PBS Learning Science contains thousands of free resources on natural phenomena and scientific topics, including: Earth and Space, Life Science, Physical Science, Practice and Nature...more
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PBS Learning Science contains thousands of free resources on natural phenomena and scientific topics, including: Earth and Space, Life Science, Physical Science, Practice and Nature of Science, and Instrumentation, Measurements, and Units. The site offers videos, lesson plans, and interactive tools that can be searched by grade level, topic, newest, relevance, and popularity. Each resource provides supporting material for teachers and students. Resources can be shared in Google Classroom or through a link. State standards are included.
tag(s): cells (84), chemicals (39), ecosystems (93), habitats (100), life cycles (22), matter (49), measurement (124), space (231)
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Assign each student a specific cell organelle to research. Students then participate in a "speed dating" activity where they pair up and share information about their assigned organelle, focusing on its structure and function. Encourage students to plan and conduct simple experiments related to life science topics, such as photosynthesis or respiration. Using the scientific method, students can formulate hypotheses, collect data, and draw conclusions. Have students use the digital tools to explore the process of meiosis. Students can engage with interactive simulations that illustrate each phase of meiosis, allowing them to visualize chromosome behavior and understand genetic variation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Geology - Science Learning Hub
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5 to 12
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The Geology topic on the Science Learning Hub provides a comprehensive suite of science education resources tailored for educators and students interested in Earth's dynamic processes....more
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The Geology topic on the Science Learning Hub provides a comprehensive suite of science education resources tailored for educators and students interested in Earth's dynamic processes. Covering key concepts such as plate tectonics, volcanic activity, seismic waves, the rock cycle, and dating methods, the platform offers a variety of materials including articles, interactive activities, and multimedia content. Notable resources include the "Magma Pop" game, which gamifies volcanic geology, and detailed explorations of seismic waves and tectonic movements. These resources are designed to support inquiry-based learning.
tag(s): plate tectonics (28), rock cycle (25), volcanoes (59)
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Have students play the "Magma Pop" interactive game to visualize how different types of volcanic eruptions form based on the properties of magma. After reading the Rock Cycle resource, students can illustrate a comic strip following a rock through its transformation from one type to another (ex., igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic). Students can make the comic strip digitally using ToonyTool reviewed here or Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here. Use a Slinky or rope to demonstrate P-waves and S-waves. Pair with video or image resources from the site to show real-world seismic activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth's Systems - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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The Earth's Systems section on PBS LearningMedia, curated by WQED, offers over 350 free, standards-aligned resources designed to support K-12 science instruction. Educators can access...more
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The Earth's Systems section on PBS LearningMedia, curated by WQED, offers over 350 free, standards-aligned resources designed to support K-12 science instruction. Educators can access diverse materials--including videos, interactive simulations, lesson plans, and data visualizations--that explore the dynamic interactions among Earth's geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. These resources are organized by recency, ensuring that teachers have access to the most up-to-date content and are suitable for various grade levels and learning environments. Integrating multimedia content with inquiry-based activities, this collection fosters a deeper understanding of Earth system science and its relevance to real-world phenomena.
tag(s): atmosphere (22), climate (87), earth (190), plate tectonics (28), rock cycle (25), visualizations (10), volcanoes (59), weather (163)
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Have students explore the interactive "Earth's Four Spheres" to learn about the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Watch the video and have students write cause-and-effect chains showing how volcanic eruptions impact each Earth system. They can use Canva Infographic Creator, < a href="/single.cfm?id=17570">reviewed here to create a digital version. Students can get cards with different events or images (e.g., hurricane, soil erosion, animal migration) and sort them into categories: geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, or a combination.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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DNA, Chromosomes, Genes, and Traits: An Intro to Heredity - Amoeba Sisters
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The video "DNA, Chromosomes, Genes, and Traits: An Intro to Heredity" by the Amoeba Sisters offers a concise and engaging introduction to fundamental genetics concepts. Using animated...more
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The video "DNA, Chromosomes, Genes, and Traits: An Intro to Heredity" by the Amoeba Sisters offers a concise and engaging introduction to fundamental genetics concepts. Using animated characters and clear explanations, it covers the relationships between DNA, chromosomes, genes, and traits, illustrating how genetic information is organized and expressed in living organisms. This resource is beneficial for middle and high school students, as it makes complex topics accessible and enjoyable. Educators can incorporate this video into their lessons to enhance students' understanding of heredity and the molecular basis of traits. The video is hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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Before or after the video, provide students with vocabulary cards (e.g., DNA, chromosome, gene, trait, nucleus) and definition cards. Have them match terms to definitions in small groups, sparking discussion and pre-assessing understanding. Ask students to create a visual flowchart illustrating how DNA influences a trait, using examples such as eye color or hair texture. They should include steps like gene expression and protein formation. The flow chart can be made with a digital tool such as Canva Infographic Creator < a href="/single.cfm?id=17570">reviewed here or MindMup, reviewed here. Using coins or spinners to represent alleles from two "parents," students can simulate the inheritance of traits (like dimples, tongue rolling, etc.) for an imaginary offspring. Then, they can draw their "baby" and describe the inherited traits that it will possess.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Educational Resources: Technology - U.S. National Science Foundation
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K to 12
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The National Science Foundation's Technology Education Resources page offers a collection of lessons, videos, and web resources designed for K-12 teachers, students, and families to...more
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The National Science Foundation's Technology Education Resources page offers a collection of lessons, videos, and web resources designed for K-12 teachers, students, and families to explore foundational and innovative technology concepts. Educational videos explain cutting-edge topics like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, soft robotics, and nuclear fusion, while high-resolution images showcase advanced technological research in materials science and computing. These NSF-supported resources aim to make technology education accessible and engaging while developing students' problem-solving skills, computational thinking, and real-world STEM connections across all grade levels.
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Students can use Scratch reviewed here. Have students create a simple interactive story or game using Scratch, allowing them to showcase basic coding concepts such as loops, events, and variables. Students can participate in an Hour of Code on Code.org.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Educational Resources: Engineering - U.S. National Science Foundation
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The U.S. National Science Foundation: Engineering page provides a wide range of educational resources, including lesson plans, printable activities, videos, and images focused on the...more
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The U.S. National Science Foundation: Engineering page provides a wide range of educational resources, including lesson plans, printable activities, videos, and images focused on the world of engineering. Featured lessons come from platforms like TeachEngineering, Engineering Go For It, and TryEngineering, offering hands-on and inquiry-based content. Video highlights include topics such as "What is Engineering?", "What is Mechanical Engineering?", "What is a Robot?", and explorations of microplastics and various engineering careers, with direct access to the NSF News YouTube channel. The site also showcases fascinating images of organs, marine life, and skeletal structures to support visual learning. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): engineering (140), robotics (29)
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Select a hands-on lesson from TeachEngineering (part of NSF's collection of 1,500+ vetted K-12 activities) that fits your unit, like building bridges, towers, or circuits. Have students go through the full engineering process: brainstorm, prototype, test, and iterate. Introduce the Morphing Matter for Girls activities to explore smart materials. Assign students to design and prototype an artifact (e.g., a reusable ecological gadget or wearable tech), learning how materials can change properties & respond to environments. Use a PhET simulation (e.g., electric circuits or structures) to let students experiment virtually. Pose a challenge: "Design a stable bridge using at least three materials." After testing different builds, have students record data and write short analyses, combining engineering design with scientific reasoning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Educational Resources: Computing - U.S. National Science Foundation
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The National Science Foundation's Computing Educational Resources page offers a curated collection of lessons, activities, and web resources designed for K-12 classroom teachers, students,...more
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The National Science Foundation's Computing Educational Resources page offers a curated collection of lessons, activities, and web resources designed for K-12 classroom teachers, students, and their families. The offerings include interactive platforms such as Scratch for learning coding fundamentals, GenCyber camps that introduce cybersecurity basics, and Hour of Code activities designed to demystify computer science. Resources range from games teaching artificial intelligence concepts to virtual worlds where students solve puzzles and collaborate (Whyville), with many specifically designed to broaden participation among underrepresented groups. The page also features educational videos explaining quantum computing and artificial intelligence, along with high-resolution images showcasing cutting-edge computing research.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (216), coding (89), computational thinking (37), computers (108)
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Students can use Scratch reviewed here to design an interactive game featuring a cyber hero that teaches basic cybersecurity concepts through storytelling and coding. Students can create images using Canva Edu reviewed here. Students can explore and create using activities featured in Hour of AI reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The AMAYZING Outdoors - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education's A"MAY"Zing Outdoors promotes outdoor activities for learning and fun. These lessons help alleviate "spring" fever as the end of the year approaches,...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education's A"MAY"Zing Outdoors promotes outdoor activities for learning and fun. These lessons help alleviate "spring" fever as the end of the year approaches, but can be used at any time throughout the year. Activities include: STEAM Team, Naturexplore Scavenger Hunt, Peaceful Planters, and Do Something! Bingo. Lessons are grouped into kindergarten through grade 2, grades 3 through 5, and grades 6 through 8. All games are linked to Google Slides that include a teacher overview, the required time, skills, and reflection.
tag(s): conservation (104), recycling (43)
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Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to take pictures/videos of themselves completing the activities from the "STEAM Team." Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here, to document the growth of their plant during the "Peaceful Planters" lesson. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to reflect on their learning after playing "Do Something! Bingo."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Women's History Month - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education celebrates Women's History Month by offering free resources ranging from a quote-matching activity to hands-on STEM challenges. Featured activities...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education celebrates Women's History Month by offering free resources ranging from a quote-matching activity to hands-on STEM challenges. Featured activities include Women's History Month Daily Activities, "Putting Her Stamp on History", "Guess Who Changed the World", "STEM-tastic Women", and "Who Said It? Quotation Quest". Lessons are organized by grade bands: Kindergarten-Grade 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6-8. Each activity is linked to a Google Slides presentation that provides a teacher overview, estimated time needed, targeted skills, and reflection prompts.
tag(s): STEM (331), women (176), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can research additional women using Kiddle reviewed here and create their very own "Guess Who Changed the World" game. Students can use Canva Edu reviewed here to generate an image for their stamp from the "Putting her Stamp on History" activity. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to post their findings each day after participating in the "Women's History Month daily activities."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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