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Getty Center's Art & Language Arts: Ideas for the Classroom - Getty Center
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K to 5
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The Getty Museum's Art & Language Arts curriculum offers free, high-quality resources that integrate visual art with reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. Designed especially...more
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The Getty Museum's Art & Language Arts curriculum offers free, high-quality resources that integrate visual art with reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. Designed especially for elementary classrooms, the lessons encourage students to closely observe artworks, build descriptive language skills, and express themselves creatively. With ready-to-use plans, discussion prompts, and interdisciplinary project ideas, this site helps teachers make strong connections between literacy and the visual arts while fostering critical thinking and imagination. All materials are easy to access and align well with English Language Arts and Visual Arts standards.
tag(s): art history (112)
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Students can complete the lessons as presented on the site. Students can recreate the art that is shown in the lessons themselves using a different medium. Have students arrange a still life using classroom objects, photograph their composition, and write a poem reflecting on the scene. Inspired by medieval manuscripts, students can create their own fantastical beasts using complementary colors and write descriptive paragraphs about their creations.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Getty Center's Art and Architecture - Getty Center
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K to 12
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The Getty Museum's Art & Architecture curriculum offers a rich collection of free resources designed to help teachers introduce students to key concepts in art history, architecture,...more
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The Getty Museum's Art & Architecture curriculum offers a rich collection of free resources designed to help teachers introduce students to key concepts in art history, architecture, and design. Through hands-on lessons, students explore how artists and architects use elements like form, function, and materials to shape the world around us. The site provides detailed lesson plans, discussion prompts, and activities that connect visual arts with history, math, and science standards. These resources encourage critical thinking, creativity, and deeper appreciation of art and built environments.
tag(s): architecture (86), art history (112), critical thinking (140)
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Students can complete the lessons as presented on the site. Students can analyze, compare, and contrast other pieces of art that depict architecture. These comparisons can be shown on a Venn diagram. Students can make the diagram on paper or digitally using Venn Diagram Creator reviewed here. Finally, students can recreate the art that is shown in the lessons themselves using a different medium.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS Kids: Milo - PBS Kids
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K to 2
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Milo is a vibrant animated series on PBS KIDS that introduces preschoolers to a wide range of careers through imaginative role-play. The show follows Milo, a curious 5-year-old cat,...more
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Milo is a vibrant animated series on PBS KIDS that introduces preschoolers to a wide range of careers through imaginative role-play. The show follows Milo, a curious 5-year-old cat, and his best friends Lofty the giraffe and Lark the bird as they explore various professions by trying on different uniforms and stepping into new roles. Each 11-minute episode focuses on a specific job--such as firefighter, doctor, astronaut, or chef--and emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance.
tag(s): careers (197), communities (37), preK (289)
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After watching an episode, invite students to dress up as a career they learned about (or create a simple prop like a paper hat or badge). Students can share a fun fact about that job with the class. Play a quick round of charades where students act out a career Milo explored while classmates guess which job it is. Set up classroom centers based on different jobs from Milo (ex, a pretend hospital, fire station, kitchen). Have students rotate through the centers, engaging in simple role-play and problem-solving activities related to each profession.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jamming on the Job - PBSKids
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K to 8
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"Jamming on the Job" by PBSKids contains episodes on various careers. Career episodes include park ranger, costume designer, marine scientist, video game designer, language instructor,...more
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"Jamming on the Job" by PBSKids contains episodes on various careers. Career episodes include park ranger, costume designer, marine scientist, video game designer, language instructor, robotics engineer, and more. Episodes are eighteen to twenty-four minutes long. Each episode also has an activity page that could be a word search, coloring by code, matching, a maze, and more. Activity pages come in both English and Spanish.
tag(s): careers (197), engineering (141), robotics (29), scientists (71)
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After watching an episode, have students write a journal entry imagining a day in the life of that career. They can describe tasks they would do, skills they would need, and why they would (or wouldn't) enjoy the job. Have students create cards listing various skills (ex., problem-solving, teamwork, creativity). Students work in teams to match each career from the series with the skills they think are most important for that job -- and explain their choices. Pair students up and have them role-play a mock interview. One student acts as the professional from the episode, and the other is a news reporter asking questions about their career path, challenges, and daily routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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I Can Be What? - WXXI Public Media
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K to 12
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"I Can Be What?" gives a sneak peek into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) careers. Careers highlighted include diesel mechanic, helicopter pilot,...more
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"I Can Be What?" gives a sneak peek into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) careers. Careers highlighted include diesel mechanic, helicopter pilot, wildlife technician, chocolatier, athletic trainer, and more. Each career contains a video explaining it and additional information. Some of the additional information includes links to jobs, related careers, and discussion questions.
tag(s): careers (197), engineering (141)
In the Classroom
Students can explore the various careers listed on the website and create a list of interesting jobs. Students can host virtual Q&As with people in their careers on the site. Have students create a digital story using Book Creator reviewed here with information including career, job descriptions, and requirements for the position. This book can be shared at a virtual jobs fair in an elementary school setting.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Poem Generator - poem-generator.io
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3 to 12
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With this poem generation tool, you can generate poems in several styles from a prompt. Add your prompt, choose a style, and select the poem's length, and voila, your poem ...more
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With this poem generation tool, you can generate poems in several styles from a prompt. Add your prompt, choose a style, and select the poem's length, and voila, your poem appears! Download your poem as a docx document, copy the text, or download it to your device. As you select a poem style, scroll down the page to learn about the style. For example, choose Haiku to read a description of Haiku poetry, information on how Haikus differ from English poems, and FAQs about the origin of Haiku poetry.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), digital storytelling (151), poetry (196)
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Use the Poem Generator to introduce students to different forms of poems through exploration and use of the generator's features. Challenge students to identify the features that indicate various types of poems. Create a class Padlet, reviewed here, with columns for each type of poem, and ask students to share their creations in the appropriate column. After students have had time to experiment with the Poem Generator, challenge them to create poems without using this tool. Extend learning by adding a reading of their final project to Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Ask students to create podcasts that include their reading of the poem and a short discussion about the features that identify the poem as belonging to a specific genre.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Illuminate - Google
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5 to 12
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Illuminate transforms content into podcast-style audio discussions. Begin by searching for a topic or adding a website URL, and select an audio style for the discussion. Illuminate...more
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Illuminate transforms content into podcast-style audio discussions. Begin by searching for a topic or adding a website URL, and select an audio style for the discussion. Illuminate shares website options to include in the output when using the topic option. Members can add more than one link to each discussion. Audio style options include casual, formal, guided, and free-form; descriptions for each style are included as you select a style. Click generate to create your audio; this takes about thirty seconds to complete. Members can play the audio for up to thirty days without saving it, or save it to their library to use at any time, or share it with others using the provided link.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), podcasts (137), Teacher Utilities (198)
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Use Illuminate to create podcast-style discussions from articles, PDFs, or websites to enhance student learning. Ask students to share information highlights from the discussions using "stickies" on a collaborative whiteboard using Stickies.io, reviewed here. Illuminations is a great option for multilingual learners or students with special needs to supplement their learning with audio information. Share this tool with parents to use as a learning aid or create a resource for study materials when on the go.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Padlet TA - Padlet
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K to 12
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Padlet TA is a helpful assistant for creating many educational work documents without requiring registration for most tasks. Options include lesson planning, worksheet creation, text-leveling...more
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Padlet TA is a helpful assistant for creating many educational work documents without requiring registration for most tasks. Options include lesson planning, worksheet creation, text-leveling tools, and more. After choosing a tool, complete the form that asks for information like grade level, topic, and additional context. Add a file, content from Google Drive, a link, or a YouTube video. Adding content from Google Drive requires logging in to a Padlet account. After adding information, click the bright colored bubble next to the form to generate content. When finished, copy the text to a document, export it to Google Docs or PDF, or use the share link to share the URL of a view-only version of your prompt and output.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), assessment (134), images (258), qr codes (15), quizzes (86), rubrics (35), Teacher Utilities (198), worksheets (71)
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Bookmark and save Padlet TA as a handy tool for creating professional and classroom resources. As always, verifying the accuracy of AI-generated content is essential. Share Padlet TA with parents and caregivers to create quizzes, worksheets, and leveled text as a study aid at home. Use the Smart Group creator to create random groups for station rotations or class projects and the Name Picker to choose student names for multiple purposes or as part of lessons on probability. Generate AI images for creative writing projects or as a tool for creating presentation images.
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Jigsaw Planet - Jigsaw Planet
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4 to 8
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Jigsaw Planet is an online platform allowing players to create, share, and solve jigsaw puzzles using personal images. While the platform is accessible to participants of all ages,...more
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Jigsaw Planet is an online platform allowing players to create, share, and solve jigsaw puzzles using personal images. While the platform is accessible to participants of all ages, it's important to note participants must be 13 years or older to use certain features according to their Terms of Service. For younger students in grades 4-8, educators can guide them in creating puzzles using age-appropriate images, ensuring compliance with the platform's guidelines. This activity fosters creativity, enhances problem-solving skills, and provides an engaging learning experience.
tag(s): fathers day (17), holidays (228), mothers day (22), puzzles (148)
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Students upload their images or class photos to Jigsaw Planet and create custom jigsaw puzzles. They can choose meaningful images like family photos or classroom memories. Encourage students to create puzzles as personalized gifts for holidays like Mother's Day or Father's Day. They can print and present the puzzle pieces as thoughtful, interactive gifts. Teachers can create jigsaw puzzles using educational content, such as historical events, scientific concepts, or vocabulary words. Students can then solve the puzzle while learning about the topic. Create a trivia-based jigsaw puzzle where each piece corresponds to a question or fact about a specific topic (ex., animals, historical figures, or math concepts). Students solve the puzzle and answer questions as they go.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Graduate: Exploring Career Pathways - American Graduate: Exploring Career Pathways
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9 to 12
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"American Graduate: Exploring Career Pathways" offers information on various careers including: using drones, construction, electrical mechanical technician, automotive technician,...more
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"American Graduate: Exploring Career Pathways" offers information on various careers including: using drones, construction, electrical mechanical technician, automotive technician, HVAC, craft brewing, veterinary technician, and more. Each career contains a video explaining the career and additional information. Some of the additional information include links to jobs, related careers, and certification.
tag(s): careers (197)
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Students can explore the various careers that are listed on the website and create a list of interesting careers. Students can host virtual Q&As with people in the careers on the site. Finally, students can create a presentation with Prezi reviewed here with information including career, job descriptions, requirements for the position, qualifications, and a contact person.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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yEd Live - yWorks
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6 to 12
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yEd Live offers tools to create diagrams from scratch or using ChatGPT AI capabilities. Open the sample diagram to view the different types of diagrams, or enter a prompt to ...more
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yEd Live offers tools to create diagrams from scratch or using ChatGPT AI capabilities. Open the sample diagram to view the different types of diagrams, or enter a prompt to generate a diagram. Use yEd's editing tools to change colors, add or remove information, or make additional adjustments to a diagram. You can also use the AI-prompt feature to edit the diagram. When complete, share your diagram by URL, print it, or download it to your device.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), charts and graphs (167), drawing (60), graphic organizers (51), mind map (28)
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After introducing the AI prompt feature, have students create diagrams "on the fly" to organize information. They can design a mind map that outlines features of states or countries, then work in groups to research and present each feature. Students could also hold a brainstorming session using an interactive whiteboard or projector to build a shared organizer for a topic or story. Assign students to "map" out a chapter, short story, or historical event, visually showing key ideas and connections. Turn mapping into a creative challenge: students could color-code concepts to show what they understand, wonder about, and want to investigate further. Use this tool for literature activities, science processes, or social studies projects. Students can even create family trees, food pyramids, or life cycle charts, depending on the subject. Encourage students to collaborate online, building group mind maps or review charts before a test. For a fun extension, have groups map out a plotline for a story they invent or outline step-by-step processes like "how to solve an equation" or "how a law gets passed." Finally, challenge students to plan a future career or personal goal using a timeline or flowchart they design themselves.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bill of Rights: Primary Documents in American History - Library of Congress
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3 to 12
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The Library of Congress has created this site that includes information about the Bill of Rights and digital materials such as external websites, images, and many other primary documents....more
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The Library of Congress has created this site that includes information about the Bill of Rights and digital materials such as external websites, images, and many other primary documents. Click on the links on the left side to access the topics, including Digital Collections, Related Online Resources, External Websites, and Print Resources. No registration is required to use the resources at this site.
tag(s): bill of rights (36), constitution (101), primary sources (121), Research (78)
In the Classroom
Share this link with your students when studying the Bill of Rights. During Constitution Day activities, have pairs of students create captions that could be used with the documents using a tool such as Boxie reviewed here. Another option for younger students would be to use Padlet reviewed here to share reactions to some of the images at the site. With Padlet, students can reply using audio or video, so even the youngest students can participate. Students could use this to research how the Bill of Rights was developed and which individual rights were hot topics in 1891.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dwight D. Eisenhower: A Resource Guide - Library of Congress
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5 to 12
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The Library of Congress's "Dwight D. Eisenhower Research Guide" offers educators a comprehensive introduction to the life, leadership, and legacy of the 34th U.S. President. This site...more
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The Library of Congress's "Dwight D. Eisenhower Research Guide" offers educators a comprehensive introduction to the life, leadership, and legacy of the 34th U.S. President. This site provides curated primary sources--including photographs, speeches, and letters--organized into categories like military career, presidency, and personal life. Teachers can use this guide to support lessons on World War II, Cold War diplomacy, or mid-20th-century U.S. history, making it a valuable resource for helping students analyze historical documents and better understand Eisenhower's impact on American and global event.
tag(s): cold war (36), presidents (146), world war 1 (83)
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Students can explore the links on the Library of Congress's website. Students can create a timeline using Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here of important milestones of President Eisenhower. Students can create a living museum in which they research and then reenact a part of Eisenhower's life. Dive deeper into primary source analysis by having students read excerpts from Eisenhower's speeches or presidential papers. Students can compare his farewell address (especially the "military-industrial complex" warning) with modern political concerns, promoting critical thinking and historical connections.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Emancipation Proclamation: Primary Documents in American History - Library of Congress
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5 to 12
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Library of Congress's Emancipation Proclamation: Primary Documents in American History is a free website that contains digital materials from the Library of Congress, links to related...more
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Library of Congress's Emancipation Proclamation: Primary Documents in American History is a free website that contains digital materials from the Library of Congress, links to related external websites, and a print bibliography. Documents from the Emancipation Proclamation include a draft of a message to Congress from President Lincoln, various notes and drafts of the Emancipation Proclamation, and the official copy. The site also offers a list of books for adults and young readers on the topic.
tag(s): emancipation proclamation (14), lincoln (66)
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Students can explore the links on the Library of Congress's website. Students can create a timeline using Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here from the start to the finish of the passage of the Emancipation Proclamation. Students can compare and contrast three pivotal documents to understand the progression of emancipation 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 creatively express their understanding of the Emancipation Proclamation through art. After studying the Emancipation Proclamation, students can create a visual representation (ex., a poster, comic strip, or illustration) that captures the essence and impact of the document. These items may be completed online using resources such as Canva Edu reviewed here or Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Library of Congress's 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Primary Documents in American - Library of Congress's 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution:
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Library of Congress's 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Primary Documents in American History provides access to digital collections at the Library of Congress, external websites,...more
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Library of Congress's 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Primary Documents in American History provides access to digital collections at the Library of Congress, external websites, and print materials related to the amendment. Resources include debates in the Senate, the House amendment, conference reports, and the proclamation issued. There are also links to exhibits, photographs, books, a teacher's page, and other primary sources.
tag(s): constitution (101), primary sources (121), senate (12)
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Students can explore the links that are on the Library of Congress's website. Students can create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here from start to finish of the passage of the 15th Amendment. Students can also examine artistic representations related to the 15th Amendment, such as political cartoons or commemorative posters. They can discuss the messages conveyed through these artworks and their historical context.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History's Inca - History's Inca
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6 to 10
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History's Inca is a free site that highlights the Incan Civilization. It features information on how the Incan Empire began, Pachacuti, government, achievements, religion, and the Spanish...more
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History's Inca is a free site that highlights the Incan Civilization. It features information on how the Incan Empire began, Pachacuti, government, achievements, religion, and the Spanish arrival. Additionally embedded into the site is a YouTube video on "8 Ancient Empires You Have Never Heard of," a podcast on "The Inca's Last Stand," and a feature article on "How Inca Mummies Ruled over the Living."
tag(s): native americans (116), south america (79)
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Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to post information that they learned. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit the location. In addition, students can use History in Motion, reviewed here to create a timeline of the Incan civilization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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School Pages - School Pages
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1 to 10
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School Pages is a free site that offers various lessons already created in many subject areas. Lessons can be sorted by grade level (grades 1 through 10) and subject - ...more
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School Pages is a free site that offers various lessons already created in many subject areas. Lessons can be sorted by grade level (grades 1 through 10) and subject - English, environmental studies, Hindi, math, physical education, science, and social studies. You can access both AI Tools and AI chat if you create a free account. AI tools include a Quiz Generator, a Similar Question Generator, a National Curriculum Framework Assistant, a Lesson Plan Generator, an Opening Hook Generator, an Assignment Generator, and Bloom's Question Generator. The AI chat is similar to a chatbot in that it can assist with teaching strategies, topic explanations, or any other teaching-related questions.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), Teacher Utilities (198)
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Teachers can use this as a way to search for lessons and ideas. Teachers can use the AI features to enhance their lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Inca Empire Resource Set - Colorado Department of Education
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4 to 12
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The Colorado Department of Education's Inca Empire Resource Set provides educators with curated resources to teach about the history, culture, and achievements of the Inca civilization....more
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The Colorado Department of Education's Inca Empire Resource Set provides educators with curated resources to teach about the history, culture, and achievements of the Inca civilization. This site includes primary sources, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with social studies standards to help teachers present accurate, engaging, and meaningful content. Focusing on Inca society, architecture, agriculture, and governance, these resources support inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and discussions about the legacy of the Inca Empire.
tag(s): agriculture (53), architecture (86), inquiry (28), south america (79)
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Have students investigate the Inca road system and its significance for communication, trade, and military control. Using materials like string, paper, or clay, students can design and model a section of an Inca road or bridge, discuss how geography influenced Inca engineering, and then compare it to modern transportation networks. Introduce students to quipu, the Inca system of knotted cords used for record-keeping, and have them create a quipu-inspired message using yarn or string, encoding data such as population counts or food supplies. Students explore Inca myths, such as the legend of Viracocha or the story of Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo. Students can create a comic strip using ToonyTool, reviewed here or a digital storybook using ePubEditor, reviewed here retelling the myth in their own words.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smithsonian Institution - Smithsonian
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K to 12
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The Smithsonian Institution website is a valuable resource for educators, offering access to a vast collection of digital exhibitions, lesson plans, and interactive learning tools....more
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The Smithsonian Institution website is a valuable resource for educators, offering access to a vast collection of digital exhibitions, lesson plans, and interactive learning tools. Teachers can explore history, science, art, and culture topics through virtual tours, online activities, and curated educational materials from Smithsonian museums, research centers, and libraries. The site includes resources for all grade levels, including printable worksheets, videos, and inquiry-based lesson plans designed to engage students in critical thinking and discovery. It is an excellent tool for supplementing classroom instruction with high-quality, museum-based learning experiences. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): aircraft (16), critical thinking (140), inquiry (28), museums (54), space (231), virtual field trips (133)
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Explore historical innovations on the National Air and Space Museum or Smithsonian Science Education Center websites and challenge students to design and build a model inspired by a historical invention (ex., a Wright brothers' airplane or a Mars rover). Three-dimensional models can be created online using Delightex (formerly CoSpaces) reviewed here or Tinkercad, reviewed here. Have students explore a Smithsonian virtual exhibit, such as the National Museum of Natural History, and provide a scavenger hunt list with key artifacts, asking students to find and describe their significance. Select a primary source or artifact from the Smithsonian Learning Lab or a digital collection and have students analyze the object. Students can present their findings in an infographic using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here or make a mini-documentary using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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African American Innovation, Invention, and Entrepreneurship in the Manuscript Division - Library of Congress
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The African American Innovation and Invention guide from the Library of Congress highlights the significant contributions of African Americans in science, technology, engineering, and...more
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The African American Innovation and Invention guide from the Library of Congress highlights the significant contributions of African Americans in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This resource provides access to primary sources, including patents, photographs, and historical documents, showcasing groundbreaking achievements in medicine, agriculture, and transportation. Teachers can use this collection to introduce students to influential inventors, start discussions on perseverance and creativity, and encourage research projects on African American innovators. The site supports cross-curricular learning by connecting history, science, and social studies, making it a valuable tool for exploring both historical and modern advancements.
tag(s): african american (128), agriculture (53), photography (130), STEM (330), transportation (31)
In the Classroom
Students can explore the website to identify an African American inventor and their creation. They can create a mini-poster or trading card featuring the inventor, their invention, and its impact on society. Students can also research African American inventors and their challenges, including a lack of patents, racial discrimination, and funding barriers. They can write a persuasive speech or essay arguing the importance of diverse representation in STEM. Students can create a physical or digital timeline using Sutori, reviewed here or Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here of African American innovations, organizing inventions chronologically and highlighting technological advancements.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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