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Great Job! - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
The Great Job! video series on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, gives middle and high school students a behind-the-scenes look at exciting careers through the experiences...more
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The Great Job! video series on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, gives middle and high school students a behind-the-scenes look at exciting careers through the experiences of real Ohio professionals. At the time of this review, the newest videos in the series highlight five of Ohio's fastest-growing careers: Biomedical Engineer, Radiologist, Machinist, Prosthetic Specialist, and Sonographer. Through engaging interviews and real-world job insights, this collection helps students explore career pathways, understand required skills and education, and connect classroom learning to future opportunities.
tag(s): careers (179), machines (17), simple machines (20)
In the Classroom
Students could choose a career from the series and create a career pathway chart outlining high school courses to take, postsecondary school/training, and entry-level positions. Students can create concept maps using an online resource such as MindMup, reviewed here. Students could also interview a local professional in one of the featured careers (virtually or in person). After the interview, they can create a written summary, a podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here, or a short video using moovly, reviewed here sharing what they learned. Have students watch one of the videos and write a reflection including what they found interesting, what skills are needed for the job, and whether they would consider this job.Health Science Jobs - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12Explore careers in health science at this site by PBS LearningMedia. Introduce students to various careers in the healthcare field. Through engaging videos and real-world job profiles,...more
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Explore careers in health science at this site by PBS LearningMedia. Introduce students to various careers in the healthcare field. Through engaging videos and real-world job profiles, this resource highlights professions such as nurses, biomedical engineers, and medical researchers. It helps students connect classroom science to high-demand careers, understand the education and skills required, and explore pathways in the growing healthcare industry. Ideal for grades 6-12, this collection is perfect for career exploration, STEM education, and health science lessons.
tag(s): careers (179), scientists (70)
In the Classroom
Challenge students to brainstorm and design a new medical innovation (a device, app, or treatment method). They can sketch their idea and explain how it would improve healthcare. A fun idea would be to present them in a "Shark Tank" style competition. Have students share their ideas by creating a video using ScreenPal reviewed here. Set up simple health-related simulations, including measuring pulse and respiration rates before/after exercise, practicing first aid techniques (bandaging, CPR basics), and exploring medical technology (for example, how X-rays work). Provide students with a real-world patient case study (ex., symptoms of a disease), and in teams, they can act as healthcare professionals to diagnose the condition and suggest treatments.Images of the Past - The Respiratory System: Iron Lung - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12The Images of the Past: The Respiratory System-Iron Lung resource on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, offers a historical look at the iron lung and its role in treating polio...more
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The Images of the Past: The Respiratory System-Iron Lung resource on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, offers a historical look at the iron lung and its role in treating polio patients. Through images and discussion prompts, this resource helps students understand how medical technology has evolved to support respiratory health. Ideal for middle and high school science or history classes, it connects past medical advancements to modern treatments, sparking conversations about healthcare innovation.
tag(s): medicine (57), respiration (11), scientists (70)
In the Classroom
Students can create a working lung model using a plastic bottle, balloons, and straws to demonstrate how the diaphragm helps with breathing. Discuss how the iron lung mimicked this process for polio patients. Students can research major advancements in respiratory treatments (ex., iron lung, ventilators, CPAP machines). Students can create a timeline for the advancements using Timeline, reviewed here. Challenge students to brainstorm and sketch a futuristic respiratory support device. Consider modern needs (pandemics, pollution, space travel) and how technology could help.Skilled Trade Fields: Future Jobs - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12"Skilled Trade Fields - Future Jobs" media gallery on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, introduces students to in-demand careers in the skilled trades. Through engaging videos and...more
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"Skilled Trade Fields - Future Jobs" media gallery on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, introduces students to in-demand careers in the skilled trades. Through engaging videos and real-world insights, this resource highlights professions like electricians, welders, HVAC technicians, and machinists - careers that combine hands-on skills with technology. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this collection helps students explore alternative career pathways, understand job opportunities, and appreciate the value of trade skills in today's workforce.
tag(s): careers (179)
In the Classroom
Invite a local tradesperson (electrician, welder, or HVAC technician) to discuss their career journey. Students can prepare and ask questions about training, daily work, and career opportunities and write a summary of what they learned afterward. Students can also design a blueprint for an ideal workshop, construction site, or auto shop incorporating energy efficiency, safety measures, and modern technology. Set up small, trade-inspired challenges such as basic wiring (using batteries and LED lights), measuring and cutting materials accurately, or assembling simple mechanical parts.Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Jobs - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12Bring STEM Careers to Life with HVAC Science! The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Jobs collection on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, introduces students to the...more
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Bring STEM Careers to Life with HVAC Science! The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Jobs collection on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, introduces students to the science and technology behind climate control systems. Through engaging videos and real-world career spotlights, this resource explores how HVAC professionals use physics, engineering, and problem-solving to create comfortable and efficient living spaces. Ideal for middle and high school classrooms, these materials help students connect STEM concepts to hands-on, high-demand careers in the skilled trades.
In the Classroom
Students could create a simple DIY air conditioner using a small fan, ice, and a plastic container. They can test how well it cools a small space and discuss the principles of heat transfer. Students could also test different materials (such as foam, fabric, aluminum foil, and others) to see which one insulates heat best. Have students predict and record temperature changes over time using thermometers. Students can work in teams to design a model building with an energy-efficient heating and cooling system. They can consider insulation, ventilation, and renewable energy sources. Make the design digitally with an online tool like CoSpaces, reviewed here. Invite a local HVAC technician or engineer to speak to the class (virtually or in person). Students could prepare questions about career paths, daily tasks, and industry challenges and write a reflection on what they learned about HVAC careers.Hot Shots and Hot Jobs: Science Matters - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12The "Hot Shots and Hot Jobs: Science Matters" collection on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, offers students engaging STEM career exploration resources. Through videos, interviews,...more
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The "Hot Shots and Hot Jobs: Science Matters" collection on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, offers students engaging STEM career exploration resources. Through videos, interviews, and activities, the collection highlights real-world science applications in various careers, from healthcare to engineering. It aims to inspire students by showcasing professionals who use science in exciting and meaningful ways, making STEM fields more accessible and relatable.
tag(s): careers (179), scientists (70), STEM (304)
In the Classroom
Have students select a STEM career featured in the collection. They can research job responsibilities, required education, and real-world applications and present their information in a comfortable format like an oral speech or a video using a resource like Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here, or a slide presentation using Google Slides, reviewed here. Choose a featured STEM profession (ex., biomedical engineer, environmental scientist). Have students design a simple, hands-on activity related to that career. Assign students different STEM careers and have them map out the necessary education, skills, and job prospects. They can create a visual timeline using Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here or an infographic using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here to display pathways to their chosen careers.PBS Learning Media's Agriculture collection - PBS Learning Media's Agriculture collection
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K to 12PBS Learning Media's Agriculture collection features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, and collections for grades kindergarten through 12. There are...more
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PBS Learning Media's Agriculture collection features various resources, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, and collections for grades kindergarten through 12. There are over nine hundred resources available to search. Videos are available on going green, genetically modified food, the food chain, regenerative agriculture, and many more. Lesson plans include organic v, non-organic farming, the food chain, global oneness project, and more. Lesson plans contain a summary, time allotted, learning objectives, preparation, procedure, and standards. Filters are available to sort by grade level, subject, resource type, length of video/audio, language, accessibility, and additional features. You can share everything in the collection via Google Classroom, a link to students, and social sharing. Members can build on the lessons once they log into the site.
tag(s): agriculture (52), careers (179), ecology (103), food chains (19)
In the Classroom
Skim through the lessons available on the site to find ideal resources for your lessons. Have students watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using Figjam, reviewed here. Have students create a word cloud with WordClouds, reviewed here with all words associated with agriculture that the class generates.Design Squad Global - PBS Kids
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2 to 8PBS Kids Design Squad features four activities: Design, Build, Watch, and Games. In the Design section, you can draw scenes of the outdoors, fashion, sports, food, animals, and more....more
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PBS Kids Design Squad features four activities: Design, Build, Watch, and Games. In the Design section, you can draw scenes of the outdoors, fashion, sports, food, animals, and more. In the Building section, you can create buildings, machines, toys, and vehicles. The Watch section features videos on learning with the Design Squad, do-it-yourself, and clips. The fidget games from the Games section include learning about electricity, farm life, natural disasters, and floods.
tag(s): crafts (74), design (79), engineering (137), game based learning (206), machines (17), musical instruments (54)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the site's activities and enter challenges. Students can upload their work to Padlet, reviewed here to share with others. Students can learn more about electricity, farm life, natural disasters, and floods as they play the games on the site.Art & Science: A Curriculum for K-12 teachers - The J. Paul Getty Museum
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K to 12The Getty Museum's Arts and Science: A Curriculum for K-12 teachers focuses on the science of art production and conservation and the scientific skills of investigation and experimentation;...more
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The Getty Museum's Arts and Science: A Curriculum for K-12 teachers focuses on the science of art production and conservation and the scientific skills of investigation and experimentation; it supports student proficiency in science and visual art. On the right side, "For the Classroom" links directly to lesson plans, image banks, timeline, glossary, print and web resources, and standard charts. The featured lesson topics are titled: Insect Anatomy and the Scientist as Illustrator, Capturing Light: The Science of Photography, and Fighting Corrosion to Save an Ancient Greek Bronze. Each lesson has a time allotted, overview, objectives, materials, steps, assessment, and extensions. Each lesson is divided into beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. The lessons are aligned with the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts.
tag(s): insects (67), photography (132)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the lessons as presented on the site, recreate the artwork in the lesson using a different medium, and learn about the time when the artwork was created.SDGs - 17 BookWidgets Lessons - BookWidgets
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4 to 12Visit the items shared in this group by BookWidget users to find and use several different SDG-related activities. After registering for a BookWidgets account, you can use all the items...more
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Visit the items shared in this group by BookWidget users to find and use several different SDG-related activities. After registering for a BookWidgets account, you can use all the items for free. Resources include an invention timeline, quizzes, flashcards, and more. Click on any link to view the resource. Share activities using one of the options to share items with students, including links to send activities to Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams.
tag(s): climate change (100), cross cultural understanding (176), energy (133), flash cards (44), nutrition (139), sustainability (51), timelines (58), women (152)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this resource to find activities and ideas to use when planning activities related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Find additional resources on the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Resources Related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reviewed here. Use the activities as inspiration to increase student engagement and understanding of the SDGs. For example, after viewing the invention timeline, ask students to research a specific invention or inventor, then create a timeline using templates available on Canva Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here or Genially, reviewed here.Collection 1 - An Exploration of the Great Lakes - Great Lakes Now
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5 to 8Great Lakes Now Collection 1 is a free website that offers introductory lessons on the science of the Great Lakes by introducing basic scientific and geographic concepts. Seventeen...more
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Great Lakes Now Collection 1 is a free website that offers introductory lessons on the science of the Great Lakes by introducing basic scientific and geographic concepts. Seventeen lessons are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core, Earth Science, and SEP standards. The lessons feature interactive or hands-on activities and videos on topics including the Great Lakes' physical features, the interconnectedness of the water system, and the geology and formation of the Great Lakes. The lessons link to PBS Learning Media, allowing posting on Google Classroom.
In the Classroom
Students engage in the lessons presented in Collection 1 and further their learning by engaging in lessons in the other Collections offered. Students can create a 3-D diorama of the Great Lakes water level and/or the Great Lakes in general. Finally, students can present the information learned by creating a book in Book Creator, reviewed here or by creating a presentation using Google Slides, reviewed here .Farm Food 360 - Farm Food 360
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3 to 12Farm Food 360 showcases virtual tours of various aspects of farm life and food. The tours include eggs, sheep, mushrooms, veal, chickens, beef, turkeys, pigs, milk, and many more. The...more
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Farm Food 360 showcases virtual tours of various aspects of farm life and food. The tours include eggs, sheep, mushrooms, veal, chickens, beef, turkeys, pigs, milk, and many more. The different Farms connect to videos, quick facts, lesson plans, and related resources. You must create an account to access the lesson plans and related resources.
tag(s): agriculture (52), animals (293), nutrition (139), virtual field trips (132)
In the Classroom
Students can compare and contrast the various "farms." Students can create a timeline by using My Lens, reviewed here of the process from start to finish of a certain farm product. Finally, students could conduct a virtual interview with a farmer.NASA At Home: Virtual Tours and Apps - NASA
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3 to 12NASA At Home: Virtual Tours and Apps explores the solar system and beyond by uncovering worlds, stars, and cosmic mysteries near and far with their robust fleet of space and ...more
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NASA At Home: Virtual Tours and Apps explores the solar system and beyond by uncovering worlds, stars, and cosmic mysteries near and far with their robust fleet of space and ground-based missions. There are three sections of videos: The International Space Station, the Solar System, and NASA. Videos on the International Space Station include training the astronauts, exploring NASA's deep space network, payload Operations Integration Center, and Hubble Space Telescope. Solar System videos are on Perseverance and the Moon. NASA virtual tour videos showcase Goddard Space Flight Center and Wallops Flight Facility.
tag(s): planets (113), solar system (107), space (220), virtual field trips (132)
In the Classroom
Students can compare and contrast the different space centers and/or missions to space. Students can further learn about the solar system by creating a book with Book Creator, reviewed here or a presentation using Google Slides, reviewed here on the planets, stars, moon, or the sun.JSC Virtual Tours - NASA
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3 to 12Johnson Virtual Tours are free 3-D tours inside the Johnson Space Center. Tours include the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility, Christopher C. Kraft Mission Control Center, Flight Control...more
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Johnson Virtual Tours are free 3-D tours inside the Johnson Space Center. Tours include the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility, Christopher C. Kraft Mission Control Center, Flight Control Room-1 (FCR-1), Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL), Ellington Field, and Lunar Sample Curation Laboratory. Questions and answers (Q&A) are also available to answer questions on Mission Control and Living in Space. When you are on the tour, you can watch videos, learn information, and see photographs.
tag(s): space (220), virtual field trips (132)
In the Classroom
Students can pick one of the tours and research more about it. They can also tour other space centers to compare and contrast them using Canva's Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here. Students could also conduct a virtual interview with someone from that space center.NASA's Glenn Virtual Tours - NASA's Glenn Virtual Tours
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3 to 12NASA's Glenn Virtual Tours are free 3-D tours inside the Glenn Research Facility. Tours include the Supersonic Wind Tunnel, Low Speed Wind Tunnel, Electric Propulsion and Power Laboratory,...more
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NASA's Glenn Virtual Tours are free 3-D tours inside the Glenn Research Facility. Tours include the Supersonic Wind Tunnel, Low Speed Wind Tunnel, Electric Propulsion and Power Laboratory, In-Space Propulsion Facility, Icing Research Tunnel, Ballistic Impact Lab, Flight Research Building, Propulsion Systems Laboratory, Simulated Lunar Operations Lab, Space Environments Complex, and Zero-Gravity Facility. When you are on the tour, you can watch videos, learn information, and see photographs.
tag(s): aeronautics (12), virtual field trips (132)
In the Classroom
Students can pick one of the tours and research it further. They can also tour other research facilities and compare and contrast them. Students could also conduct a virtual interview with someone from that facility. Have students create a podcast to share their interviews using Adobe Podcast reviewed here.Great Lakes Now - Great Lakes Now: Virtual Field Trips in the Great Lakes
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4 to 10Great Lakes Now offers free five-minute virtual field trips to coastal wetlands, algae, and Lake Sturgeon. The website states that the videos are for grades 6-8 but could be shared...more
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Great Lakes Now offers free five-minute virtual field trips to coastal wetlands, algae, and Lake Sturgeon. The website states that the videos are for grades 6-8 but could be shared with other grades if they cover the topics in the curriculum.
tag(s): habitats (92), virtual field trips (132)
In the Classroom
Students can research more about the area(s) the videos reference. Students can compare and contrast the various usages of the Great Lakes in the United States. Compare using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can research the animals that live in the Great Lakes and are mentioned in the videos by creating a book in Book Creator, reviewed here or by creating a presentation using Google Slides, reviewed here.NASA's Visual Universe - Google
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3 to 12NASA's Visual Universe website, part of Google's Arts & Culture Experiments, offers an interactive and visually stunning exploration of NASA's extensive media archive. This platform...more
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NASA's Visual Universe website, part of Google's Arts & Culture Experiments, offers an interactive and visually stunning exploration of NASA's extensive media archive. This platform uses artificial intelligence designed to process large amounts of data, identify patterns, and group related content to analyze and organize over 150,000 NASA images, videos, and audio files into clusters of related content. Images of Mars rovers, audio from Apollo missions, and videos of spacewalks are organized into groups, making exploration more engaging. Teachers can guide students through activities such as exploring the visual history of space exploration, discovering thematic connections, and discussing the role of art and technology in science communication. The site is an excellent resource for integrating STEM with visual literacy and inspiring curiosity about space and innovation.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (186), space (220), STEM (304), visual literacy (4)
In the Classroom
Have students browse the website to select their favorite images and create a collage that represents their vision of space exploration. This can be done digitally using PhotoCollage reviewed here or on paper. Assign students to create a timeline of significant NASA missions or advancements, using images and videos from the site to illustrate key events. Students can use Class Tools, reviewed here Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here to created the timeline on a device. Students can keep a journal while exploring the website, noting interesting images, themes, or facts.Nature Conservatory Youth Education Resources for Ages 11-14 - Nature Conservatory Youth Education Resources for Ages 11-14
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6 to 8The Nature Conservatory is a free website that offers lesson plans on the following three topics: Protect Ocean, Land, and Freshwater, Provide Food and Water, and Tackle Climate Change...more
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The Nature Conservatory is a free website that offers lesson plans on the following three topics: Protect Ocean, Land, and Freshwater, Provide Food and Water, and Tackle Climate Change for ages 11 through 14. Each of these topics has 1-5 lessons, including Reforestation: Impact on Climate, Fighting Fire with Fire, How Natural Areas Filter Water, and more. Each lesson comes with a teacher's guide that includes essential questions, a lesson overview, materials and resources, videos, vocabulary, handouts, and an evaluation. Lessons are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core.
tag(s): climate (85), climate change (100), environment (252), sustainability (51)
In the Classroom
Share the lessons offered on the website. Students can document their experiences and learning using Elementari, reviewed here, Google Slides, reviewed here, or a podcast using Acast, reviewed here. Have students create flyers (using Canva Edu, reviewed here) and public service announcements to share the importance of keeping the environment clean.Nature Conservatory Virtual Field Trips - Nature Conservatory
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3 to 12The Nature Conservatory is a free website that offers virtual field trips and teacher resources. There are over fifteen virtual field trips, including Nature at Extremes: Great Salt...more
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The Nature Conservatory is a free website that offers virtual field trips and teacher resources. There are over fifteen virtual field trips, including Nature at Extremes: Great Salt Lake, Ocean Justice and Youth Advocacy, Working Trees: Reforestation and Responsible Forestry, Climate Heroes: The Power of Trees, You're the Scientist! Citizen Science, Frogs and Cicadas, Ridge to Reef: A Virtual Field Trip to Hong Kong, and more. Each teacher's guide highlights the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), materials, YouTube videos, suggested activities, questions for students, and websites to visit.
tag(s): conservation (102), environment (252), virtual field trips (132)
In the Classroom
Students could participate in the various virtual field trips offered. Students can track which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) they are working with and look for commonalities and differences between each virtual field trip. In addition, students can create a journal entry of their field trip using Elementari, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. If students prefer, they could share their journal entry by creating a podcast using Acast, reviewed here.Nature Conservatory - Nature Conservatory
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K to 12The Nature Conservatory is a free website that works to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The site offers free activities on exploring the natural world for ...more
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The Nature Conservatory is a free website that works to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The site offers free activities on exploring the natural world for each season, virtual field trips, a youth climate toolkit, resources for building a school garden, and a youth curriculum for ages 5-18. The youth curriculum is divided into sections: 5-11, 11-14, and 14-18.
tag(s): conservation (102), environment (252), virtual field trips (132)