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Teaching Children About Rosh Hashanah - KidsKonnect
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KidsKonnect shares helpful information and resources for teaching Rosh Hashanah to young children. It begins with advice on providing experiences rather than teaching history that includes...more
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KidsKonnect shares helpful information and resources for teaching Rosh Hashanah to young children. It begins with advice on providing experiences rather than teaching history that includes abstract ideas. Additional information includes a short list of book recommendations based on grade levels and downloadable sample worksheets. Recommended activities include writing a self-reflection letter, creating holiday cards, and a traditional celebration of dipping apples in honey.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (170), holidays (181), jews (30), religions (84), rosh hashanah (13)
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Add this to your teaching resources when teaching about religions, cross-cultural understanding, or holidays. Use Padlet, reviewed here or Wakelet, reviewed here to organize your resources by topic. Access to this site's worksheets is only available to paid members; however, many free AI tools, such as Diffit, reviewed here and Eduaide, reviewed here make it easy to create learning activities that engage students in learning and critical thinking. Extend student learning by asking students to create animated videos that explain Rosh Hashanah using Adobe Express Animate from Audio, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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National Museum of the American Latino - Smithsonian
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K to 12
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The Smithsonian Latino Center website offers rich educational resources focused on Latino history, art, and culture. Explore the exhibits, virtual tours, and multimedia content that...more
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The Smithsonian Latino Center website offers rich educational resources focused on Latino history, art, and culture. Explore the exhibits, virtual tours, and multimedia content that highlight the diverse contributions of Latino communities to the United States. The site provides access to digital collections, lesson plans, and videos that align with various subjects like history, social studies, and art. Engaging tools like the Smithsonian Learning Lab allow educators to create interactive learning experiences. This site is invaluable for integrating Latino culture and history into the classroom, promoting inclusivity and multicultural understanding. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): art history (90), cultures (147), hispanic (34), virtual field trips (101)
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Using the Smithsonian Latino Center's digital collections, have students choose a cultural artifact. Examples could be a piece of art, clothing, or an important document. Have students explore the virtual exhibits and collections from the Smithsonian Latino Center. Afterward, they can create a digital or physical gallery walk, selecting their favorite pieces or artifacts and writing brief descriptions. Host a classroom or school-wide event where students explore various aspects of Latino culture, from music and dance to food and traditions. Students can collaborate to create a short performance or video that encapsulates what they've learned or invite local Latino artists or community members to share their experiences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Native American Mascot Controversy - The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica
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6 to 12
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The Britannica entry on the "Native American Mascot Controversy" provides an in-depth look at the debate surrounding the use of Native American imagery and names for sports teams and...more
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The Britannica entry on the "Native American Mascot Controversy" provides an in-depth look at the debate surrounding the use of Native American imagery and names for sports teams and mascots. It explores the historical context, detailing how these mascots have long been considered offensive by many Native American groups, who argue that such representations perpetuate stereotypes and diminish the significance of their culture. The article also discusses key legal cases, decisions by educational institutions, and shifts in public opinion, as well as the broader conversation about cultural appropriation and respect for Indigenous peoples.
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tag(s): courts (20), cultures (147), debate (42), native americans (97)
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Challenge students to design an alternative, respectful mascot for a fictional sports team. Use a platform, such as Kialo Edu, reviewed hereto debate the topic. Have students research different Native American tribes and their cultural practices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rosh Hoshanah - Rosenfeld Community of Practice
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Rosenfeld Community of Practices offers this resource site to teach students about Rosh Hoshanah and Yom Kippur. The site includes videos, songs, books, lesson plans, and much more....more
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Rosenfeld Community of Practices offers this resource site to teach students about Rosh Hoshanah and Yom Kippur. The site includes videos, songs, books, lesson plans, and much more. Each lesson plan includes teaching instructions, incorporating Jewish values, teaching materials, and extension activities. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (170), cultures (147), holidays (181), religions (84), rosh hashanah (13), yom kippur (15)
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Use book suggestions and videos from this site in lessons on Judaism, cross-cultural understanding, or holidays. Engage students in learning about Rosh Hashanah by asking students and family members to share their family's observations of Jewish holidays. Use AI tools such as MagicSchool, reviewed here to enhance learning. For example, use MagicSchool's conceptual understanding tool to generate ideas with classroom activities that help students understand this observance and how it ties to their current knowledge base or use the tool that shares common misconceptions about a topic and how to address them. Extend learning by asking students to share their understanding using Snorkl, reviewed here. Create a Snorkl topic board that asks students to share information about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, then Snorkl provides instant, personalized feedback to student responses.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Yom Kippur - PJ Library
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Learn more about the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and how to observe this occasion with children using the resources available on this site, which shares stories and books with ...more
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Learn more about the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and how to observe this occasion with children using the resources available on this site, which shares stories and books with Jewish children worldwide. Begin by reading the short description of Yom Kippur, then access additional resources, including blog posts and book lists. Each blog post includes tools for parents to use with their children to understand this Jewish holiday's meaning and specific activities for families.
tag(s): book lists (164), cross cultural understanding (170), holidays (181), jews (30), religions (84), rosh hashanah (13), yom kippur (15)
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Use the materials on this site in your lessons about religion, holidays, or cross-cultural understanding activities. If available, ask a parent or community member to visit your classroom to discuss their observance of Yom Kippur and the Jewish faith. Use the shared book lists to find books to include in your classroom library so that students can learn more about Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah. Part of observing Yom Kippur is reflecting upon the previous year and making plans for the upcoming year; ask students to make resolutions about being more helpful to others in school, for example, inviting others to sit with them at lunch or including new students in recess games. Use Padlet, reviewed here to share students' resolutions using the Sandbox feature that allows you to add sticky notes onto a surface similar to a whiteboard. Using Sandbox tools enables students to add new ideas and document their accomplishments. Extend learning using Gamma, reviewed here, a tool that uses AI to create slide presentations and websites based on your prompt. Use Gamma to make a presentation that tells more about the story of Yom Kippur. Share your presentation using the link provided or export the slides to PowerPoint to personalize and edit as desired.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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White Cloud: A Hero to His People - National Gallery of Art
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4 to 7
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The Heroes and Heroines lesson from the National Gallery of Art website explores the painting White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas by George Catlin, offering a rich resource for ...more
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The Heroes and Heroines lesson from the National Gallery of Art website explores the painting White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas by George Catlin, offering a rich resource for classroom instruction. Teachers can use this lesson to engage students in discussions about historical figures and Native American culture. The lesson includes guided questions, information about White Cloud's leadership, and an analysis of Catlin's artistic choices. In the classroom, this resource can spark conversations about leadership, cultural representation, and the role of art in documenting history. Activities like art projects or research assignments on historical figures can further enrich the learning experience.
tag(s): art history (90), cultures (147), native americans (97)
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Organize a short reenactment of White Cloud's journey to Europe. Students can role-play different figures, such as White Cloud, his companions, and George Catlin. Assign students to a Native American tribe affected by the Indian Removal Act and have them research the tribe's culture, geographical displacement, and challenges during the period. Students can create their own portraits of a modern-day hero using mixed media. Have students write a journal entry from White Cloud's perspective, detailing his journey to London and his feelings about representing his people.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Eras of Presidential Speeches - C-Span Classroom
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6 to 12
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This lesson explores historical presidential speeches from different eras. It includes activities related to video discussions and analysis of the features that make speeches memorable....more
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This lesson explores historical presidential speeches from different eras. It includes activities related to video discussions and analysis of the features that make speeches memorable. Student handouts, a Frayer Model activity, and optional extension activities are also included. This lesson features choice board activities encouraging students to select and explore speeches from three different eras and share their findings with a culminating writing activity.
tag(s): 1800s (75), 1900s (73), 20th century (62), d day (11), kennedy (20), presidents (135), roosevelt (15), speeches (22)
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Include this lesson and videos as part of many activities and content topics. For example, use this information in speech classes to model and share different techniques that make speeches memorable or include lessons during social studies activities on various eras of American History to represent and learn about changes in history over several eras. The choice board is provided in Google Slides, reviewed here, copy and adjust the choice board activities to fit the different needs of your students by changing the questions and adding additional videos or informational links. Learn more about using choice boards by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire: Choice Boards for Differentiation Pt 1, reviewed here. Extend learning by asking students to participate in project-based learning activities using this information as a starting point. Use MagicSchool's PBL Generator, reviewed here to create a full project plan by uploading a copy of the Google Slides in this lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Cyark
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K to 12
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Visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial is typically out of reach for most classrooms; however, a virtual visit is accessible to all. This site includes links to exhibitions, videos,...more
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Visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial is typically out of reach for most classrooms; however, a virtual visit is accessible to all. This site includes links to exhibitions, videos, a panorama tour, a 3D explorer, and more. Visit the lesson plans section to find lessons for grades K-12 that include several content areas, including math, science, and visual arts. Use the provided links to download individual lessons in a zip file. Lessons include correlations to national teaching standards.
tag(s): jefferson (19), landmarks (21), lincoln (65), photography (118), roosevelt (15), virtual field trips (101), washington (28)
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Add this site to your current resources for teaching about national landmarks or enhance learning by integrating the lessons into math, science, and visual arts as real-world models of your teaching topics. Include individual resources from this site, such as the 3D explorer on a Padlet, reviewed here to share with students. Take advantage of one of Padlet's "recipes" to automatically generate a video playlist, KWL chart, or choice board that encourages students to visit and learn about Mount Rushmore virtually. Extend student learning by asking them to show what they know using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here to create infographics, flyers, or travel brochures using information learned from their virtual visits.
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AI Literacy with Minecraft - Minecraft Education
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4 to 12
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Minecraft Education shares several free videos, teaching resources, and parent guides to help you learn the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). These resources do not require using...more
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Minecraft Education shares several free videos, teaching resources, and parent guides to help you learn the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). These resources do not require using the paid Minecraft platform and are available to all viewers. Begin with a three-part animated video series that features AI basics, problem-solving with AI, and using AI tools responsibly. Additional materials available to download are classroom-ready teaching materials, a parent guide, and a free poster. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (148), digital citizenship (89), STEM (284)
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Add the resources on this site to your current teaching resources about artificial intelligence. Share the videos with parents to help them understand AI basics. Consider using Padlet, reviewed here to share AI resources with parents and older students. For example, use the shelf option to create columns to organize information. Create a column with ideas on learning about AI, another column with generative AI tools that make images or generate ideas, and another column for AI learning tools such as historical figure chatbots.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Martin Luther King Jr. Primary Source Resource - National Geographic Kids United Kingdom
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K to 6
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This set of downloadable teaching resources features a comic that introduces students to Martin Luther King Jr. and his role as a civil rights leader and a Microsoft Word document ...more
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This set of downloadable teaching resources features a comic that introduces students to Martin Luther King Jr. and his role as a civil rights leader and a Microsoft Word document that includes a supporting classroom activity. The two documents are available by clicking the link under "Download primary resource." Additional information on this site provides correlations to English and Scottish teaching standards.
tag(s): civil rights (201), comics and cartoons (53), martin luther king (45)
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Include this activity with your other resources when teaching students about Martin Luther King, Jr. Find additional lesson ideas and information at the TeachersFirst collection: Martin Luther King, Jr. Resources, reviewed here and this primary-level teaching unit, Remembering Martin Luther King, reviewed here. Use the comic book format to engage and extend learning by asking students to create comics to tell the story of Martin Luther King in their own words. For younger students, help them create single-frame cartoons of specific events relating to Martin Luther King using ToonyTool, reviewed here, then create a class book that includes your students' work using Book Creator, reviewed here.
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Business: Entrepreneurship - Crash Course
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9 to 12
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Are you ready to inspire future entrepreneurs in your classroom? Crash Course Business: Entrepreneurship offers engaging, bite-sized video lessons that make it easy to introduce students...more
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Are you ready to inspire future entrepreneurs in your classroom? Crash Course Business: Entrepreneurship offers engaging, bite-sized video lessons that make it easy to introduce students to the world of business. This video series covers everything from the initial idea and marketing to finances and growth strategies; these episodes simplify key concepts, helping students grasp entrepreneurial skills in a fun, relatable way. Perfect for high school classrooms, this series equips students with the tools they need to think critically, innovate, and potentially launch their own ventures. Be aware this website uses YouTube, so if your school doesn't allow YouTube, this may not be a good resource for you.
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Have students develop a simple business idea and create a 2-minute pitch. Encourage them to cover the problem their business solves, target audience, and marketing strategies. Give students a mock business budget and have them allocate funds to different aspects like marketing, product development, and operations. Divide students into "entrepreneurs" and "investors." Entrepreneurs pitch their businesses while investors ask questions and decide whether to "invest." Incorporate this into a Shark Tank unit and use with Prototype Zone, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Match Game - EquIPHQ
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EquIPHQ's card Match Game is an interactive activity designed to test and sharpen your understanding of trademarks, patents, and copyrights. By matching terms with their definitions,...more
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EquIPHQ's card Match Game is an interactive activity designed to test and sharpen your understanding of trademarks, patents, and copyrights. By matching terms with their definitions, you'll engage in a fast-paced challenge that reinforces key concepts. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned learner, this game offers an educational and entertaining experience.
tag(s): game based learning (182), inventors and inventions (78), matching (8)
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Have students search for examples of trademarks, patents, or copyrights in their environment (online or in stores) for an IP Scavenger Hunt and match them to the appropriate term or definition from the game. Students can invent their own product or artwork, design a mock trademark, or apply for a patent, integrating the terms and concepts learned. Ask students to simulate roles such as inventors or lawyers in IP cases, discussing how to protect their creations through patents or copyrights. Have cooperative learning groups create a podcast explaining what they learned using a tool like Podcast Generator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Promo Zone - EquipHQ
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EquipHQ's Promo Zone is a creative space for students to craft promotional materials for their inventions. It offers activities that guide students through developing advertisements,...more
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EquipHQ's Promo Zone is a creative space for students to craft promotional materials for their inventions. It offers activities that guide students through developing advertisements, logos, and other branding elements to help market their ideas. Students can effectively explore how to communicate their innovations' value through engaging, hands-on tasks. Whether designing a slogan or creating a commercial, the Promo Zone turns marketing into a fun and educational challenge.
tag(s): advertising (26), inventors and inventions (78)
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Have students design logos and slogans for their inventions, incorporating creativity and persuasive elements. Students can script, film, and edit a short commercial for their prototype, practicing communication and marketing skills. Challenge students to create a multi-format ad campaign, including posters, social media posts, and radio ads. Students can then present their invention, focusing on how they would market it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Transforming Assessments: Google Forms for Immediate Feedback - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2024. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to leverage Google Forms to create dynamic, "no-fail" quizzes that provide immediate feedback and built-in remediation. Explore powerful features of Google Forms like branching logic and automated feedback that you can use to design assessments that support all learners. Leave this session equipped with the skills you need to transform your assessment practices, making them more engaging and effective. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Gain foundational skills for creating and customizing Google Forms for educational assessments. 2. Learn to construct quizzes that provide immediate feedback and remediation, helping students learn from mistakes in real time. 3. Explore how to use data from Google Forms to inform instructional decisions and enhance teaching strategies. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to leverage Google Forms to create dynamic, "no-fail" quizzes that provide immediate feedback and built-in remediation. Explore powerful features of Google Forms like branching logic and automated feedback that you can use to design assessments that support all learners. Leave this session equipped with the skills you need to transform your assessment practices, making them more engaging and effective. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Gain foundational skills for creating and customizing Google Forms for educational assessments. 2. Learn to construct quizzes that provide immediate feedback and remediation, helping students learn from mistakes in real time. 3. Explore how to use data from Google Forms to inform instructional decisions and enhance teaching strategies. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): feedback (12), Formative Assessment (75), Google (53), professional development (406)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire with Simulations - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2024. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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Learn how to integrate learning simulations like Quandry and MissionUS into your classroom! During this engaging session, participants will learn to distinguish between simulations and learning games, explore the unique benefits of each, and discover strategies to inspire and engage students through interactive learning experiences. Whether you're new to educational simulations or looking to deepen your understanding, this free workshop offers valuable insights and practical techniques that will enhance student learning. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Differentiate simulations and learning games, noting their benefits. 2. Integrate simulations to meet learning objectives. 3. Reflect on ways simulations can enhance learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Learn how to integrate learning simulations like Quandry and MissionUS into your classroom! During this engaging session, participants will learn to distinguish between simulations and learning games, explore the unique benefits of each, and discover strategies to inspire and engage students through interactive learning experiences. Whether you're new to educational simulations or looking to deepen your understanding, this free workshop offers valuable insights and practical techniques that will enhance student learning. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Differentiate simulations and learning games, noting their benefits. 2. Integrate simulations to meet learning objectives. 3. Reflect on ways simulations can enhance learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): professional development (406), simulations (12)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rosh Hashanah - PJ Library
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K to 6
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This resource shared by PJ Library offers many ideas for learning and teaching about Rosh Hashanah. Complete a short form to download a free family guide in several languages and ...more
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This resource shared by PJ Library offers many ideas for learning and teaching about Rosh Hashanah. Complete a short form to download a free family guide in several languages and receive free monthly Jewish storybooks. Read blog posts that share activities for children and families to celebrate the High Holidays, visit links to discover crafts and activity ideas, listen to a podcast, or find kid-pleasing recipes to make at home or school.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (170), cultures (147), holidays (181), jews (30), rosh hashanah (13), yom kippur (15)
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Include this site with your resources when teaching about holidays, cross-cultural understanding, or religious observations. Consider using an organizational tool such as Wakelet, reviewed here to save your resources or share resources with students. Use the podcast found on this site, "Why do we eat pomegranates on Rosh Hashanah?" to enhance student's understanding of cultural traditions by asking them to create a podcast that explores traditional foods eaten on their favorite holiday. Ask students to use Canva Storyboard Templates, reviewed here to plan their podcast, then record the podcast using a free podcast creation tool such as Acast, reviewed here or Spotify for Broadcasters, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Constitution Explained: Who Chooses the President? - iCivics
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6 to 12
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The iCivics website provides rich educational videos, including "Constitution Explained: Who Chooses the President?" This video is part of a series that breaks down complex topics related...more
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The iCivics website provides rich educational videos, including "Constitution Explained: Who Chooses the President?" This video is part of a series that breaks down complex topics related to the U.S. Constitution in a clear and engaging way for students. It specifically explains the presidential election process, covering key elements like the Electoral College, the role of voters, and how a president is officially chosen. These videos are ideal for social studies or civics classes, helping teachers introduce students to fundamental principles of American government while sparking discussions on democracy and citizenship.
tag(s): constitution (93), elections (81), presidents (135)
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Organize a mock election in your classroom where students represent different states with their respective electoral votes. Have students work in groups to create a campaign ad for a fictional presidential candidate. After discussing how the Electoral College works, challenge students to propose their own constitutional amendment to change the presidential election process and have them write a persuasive essay explaining their idea and how it would improve the current system.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Venice: St. Mark's Basin Webcam - WorldCams
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3 to 12
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Discover the magic of Venice from your classroom with WorldCams' live feed of St. Mark's Basin. This streaming view captures the iconic beauty of one of Italy's most breathtaking locations,...more
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Discover the magic of Venice from your classroom with WorldCams' live feed of St. Mark's Basin. This streaming view captures the iconic beauty of one of Italy's most breathtaking locations, giving your students a front-row seat to the gondolas, bustling waterfront, and historic architecture. Whether you're teaching geography and culture or just looking for a calming visual, this live webcam offers a unique opportunity to spark curiosity and inspire discussion about the rich history and culture of Venice.
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In the Classroom
Host a virtual field trip to Venice. Have students watch the live webcam and take notes on what they observe--boats, architecture, and people. Younger students can create a visual "Postcard from Venice," drawing what they see, while older students can write short travel blogs or reports describing their observations. Ask students to research the historical buildings visible from the webcam, such as St. Mark's Basilica or the Doge's Palace. Students can observe the live weather conditions in Venice via the webcam. Younger students can create a weather chart comparing Venice's weather to their location, while older students can investigate the effects of climate change on Venice, such as rising water levels and flooding.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Climate & Energy - Crash Course
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6 to 12
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Curious about climate change? The Crash Course, Climate & Energy series, breaks down the science behind our planet's climate crisis, offering insightful lessons on how energy systems...more
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Curious about climate change? The Crash Course, Climate & Energy series, breaks down the science behind our planet's climate crisis, offering insightful lessons on how energy systems and human activity impact the environment. Topics cover renewable energy, natural disasters, and global climate efforts. This series helps viewers understand what's happening and how we can respond. As these videos are hosted on YouTube, if your school does not allow YouTube, this site would not work well for you.
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Ask students to create infographics using Piktochart AI Infographic Generator, reviewed here to visually represent climate change causes, effects, and solutions discussed in the video series. Students design a community action plan to reduce carbon emissions using knowledge from the series. Analyze recent news articles on climate change and relate them to the content from the series. Use online climate simulators to let students experiment with policy changes and predict their environmental impacts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Timeline- Decades of Innovation: 1790-2024 - EquipHQ
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6 to 12
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Curious about the history of intellectual property? EquipHq's Timeline Activity takes you on an engaging journey through key milestones in the development of patents and trademarks....more
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Curious about the history of intellectual property? EquipHq's Timeline Activity takes you on an engaging journey through key milestones in the development of patents and trademarks. With a visually interactive timeline, this resource highlights important legal cases, patents, and the evolution of intellectual property law. It's a fun and educational way for students, educators, and professionals to explore the impact of innovation over time.
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Students can trace how one type of invention (e.g., communication tools) evolved through patents. Assign students key inventors or legal figures to present on their contributions to intellectual property. Extend learning by having students research and add new events or inventions to a class timeline of intellectual property milestones using Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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