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Educational Resources: People and Society - U.S. National Science Foundation
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K to 12
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If you're looking to bring the human story to life in your classroom, the NSF's "Educational Resources: People and Society" page is a treasure trove of engaging, real-world tools. This...more
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If you're looking to bring the human story to life in your classroom, the NSF's "Educational Resources: People and Society" page is a treasure trove of engaging, real-world tools. This site offers K-12 lessons, activities, videos, and images that explore human behavior, social systems, and cultural understanding. Highlights include interactive modules from the Utah Education Network, lessons on perception and cognition through "I Like That!" (grades 5-9), and bilingual climate education resources from the Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (grades 6-12). Students can also explore Whyville (grades 2-10), a safe virtual world where they manage businesses and learn about society.
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Students can play the games on Whyville. Students can create an infographic using Canva Infographic Creator < a href="/single.cfm?id=17570">reviewed here to explain why we should be worried about climate change. Students can also visit the Utah Education Network to continue their learning on various concepts.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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National Reading Month - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Celebrate National Reading Month with engaging activities that encourage students to explore the world, write their own stories, and harness the power of books to create projects and...more
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Celebrate National Reading Month with engaging activities that encourage students to explore the world, write their own stories, and harness the power of books to create projects and presentations. Students can also participate in STEM and history-based lessons. Featured activities include March Into Reading, Story Quest, Reading Around the World, and Books to Build. Grade bands for the lesson plans are organized as follows: Kindergarten-Grade 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6-8. Each activity is linked to a Google Slides presentation that provides a teacher overview, estimated time required, targeted skills, and reflection prompts.
tag(s): digital reading (15), STEM (330)
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Have students complete the Story Quest activity by choosing a reading-themed mission from the slides, and create a comic strip on paper or using Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here. Set up a classroom "passport" system where students stamp their passports after reading books from different regions. Pair a STEM-based story (like Rosie Revere, Engineer) with a hands-on engineering challenge, such as building a simple machine or bridge using classroom materials to solve a problem from the book. After reading a book with a strong setting or theme, have students design and build a model (using paper, recyclables, or digital tools like Tinkercad reviewed here) that represents a key element, such as a character's home or an invention from the story.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth Day Explorers - Van Andel Institute for Education
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The Van Andel Institute for Education's Earth Day Explorers will teach students why it is important to take care of the Earth and show them ways they can help. Activities ...more
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The Van Andel Institute for Education's Earth Day Explorers will teach students why it is important to take care of the Earth and show them ways they can help. Activities include: "Wonderful World Scavenger Hunt," "Hazards to Our Home," "Found Art," and "Take Action." Lessons are grouped into kindergarten through grade 2, grades 3 through 5, and grades 6 through 8. All games are linked to Google Slides that include a teacher overview, the required time, skills, and reflection.
tag(s): earth (183), earth day (61), environment (252), recycling (43), STEM (330)
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Students can create a public service announcement using Buzzsprout, reviewed here while completing the "Take Action" lesson. Students can upload their "art" to Seesaw, reviewed here after completing their "Found Art" artwork. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book on all the animals that they learned about from the "Wonderful World Scavenger Hunt" activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Queen Lili'uokalani - Unladylike 2020
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4 to 8
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The profile of Queen Lili'uokalanii offers educators a compelling multimedia resource to explore the life and legacy of Hawaii's first and only sovereign queen. The site features a...more
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The profile of Queen Lili'uokalanii offers educators a compelling multimedia resource to explore the life and legacy of Hawaii's first and only sovereign queen. The site features a short documentary film, historical context, and primary sources that delve into her efforts to restore native Hawaiian rights, her opposition to U.S. annexation, and her cultural contributions as a composer of over 150 songs, including "Aloha 'Oe." This resource is suitable for middle and high school students and can be integrated into lessons on U.S. imperialism, indigenous resistance, and women's leadership in history. Educators can utilize the site's materials, which include a standards-based lesson plan, to foster discussions on colonialism, cultural preservation, and the role of women in political movements.
tag(s): composers (21), hawaii (10), women (177), womenchangemaker (67)
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Introduce students to the song "Aloha E'Oe," composed by Queen Lili'uokalani. Listen to a recording and read translated lyrics. Have students interpret the meaning of the song and consider its emotional and historical significance. Students create a two-column chart: one side for Queen Lili'uokalani's goals as a leader, and the other for the goals of the U.S. government during the annexation of Hawaii. Discuss how these perspectives clashed and what values were in conflict. Share the video with students about Queen Lili'uokalani. As they watch, they jot down key words or phrases that stand out to them. Afterward, they can write a brief journal entry from the perspective of the queen or a Hawaiian citizen during her reign. Take advantage of the perspective-taking resources available from Project Zero Thinking Routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Williamina Fleming - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Introduce your students to the remarkable life of Williamina Fleming, a Scottish immigrant who began her career as a housemaid and became a pioneering astronomer at the Harvard College...more
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Introduce your students to the remarkable life of Williamina Fleming, a Scottish immigrant who began her career as a housemaid and became a pioneering astronomer at the Harvard College Observatory. Over her 30-year tenure, she discovered 10 novae, 310 variable stars, and 59 gaseous nebulae, including the iconic Horsehead Nebula. The website features a short animated documentary that details her journey and contributions to astronomy. Additionally, educators can access a free lesson plan and a Do-It-Yourself Screening Kit to facilitate classroom discussions and activities.
tag(s): stars (77), women (177), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can learn more about the Catalog of Stars by using Kidrex reviewed here. Have students write a letter as if they were Williamina Fleming, addressing future scientists. Encourage them to include reflections on the challenges they faced, their scientific curiosity, and advice for future generations. Students can virtually visit space to learn more about the stars.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ImageFX - Google Labs
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K to 12
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ImageFX is Google Labs' free AI image generation tool. It allows users to create high-quality images from text prompts. Start with a prompt describing the image to make, then use ...more
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ImageFX is Google Labs' free AI image generation tool. It allows users to create high-quality images from text prompts. Start with a prompt describing the image to make, then use optional features, including style and aspect ratio. When ready, click 'create' to view four images. Revise as needed. When ready, bookmark, download, copy, or share the link to any or all of the images.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), creativity (81), editing (86), graphic design (50), images (258)
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Use ImageFX to generate images to accompany students' creative writing projects or as inspiration for a creative writing assignment. Enhance learning by using AI-generated images as prompts for language learners to practice vocabulary, grammar, and oral or written descriptions. Create images to add to presentations, slides, or websites. Challenge students to describe famous artworks and use AI to recreate them, comparing the results and discussing descriptive language and interpretation. Visit The National Gallery of Art reviewed here to search for artists and works of art to try to duplicate using ImageFX.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education celebrates Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month with activities that allow for learning about influential people, the culture, and...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education celebrates Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month with activities that allow for learning about influential people, the culture, and ways to put their learning into action. Activities include: Celebrating Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Daily Calendar Activities, Field Trip Around the World, STEAM Dream Team, and Make it Real. Lessons are grouped into kindergarten to grade 2, grades 3 to 5, and grades 6-8. All games link to Google Slides that include a teacher overview, amount of time needed, skills, and reflection.
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Students can create their own "STEAM Dream Team" digital breakout using Genially reviewed here. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to create their own "Make it Real Wall." Additionally, students can use Seesaw reviewed here as they are completing the activities from the "Celebrating Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Daily Calendar Activities."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ynes Mexia - Unladylike 2020
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4 to 8
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View this profile of Ynes Mexia, which offers educators a compelling multimedia resource to introduce students to a pioneering Mexican-American botanist and explorer. Beginning her...more
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View this profile of Ynes Mexia, which offers educators a compelling multimedia resource to introduce students to a pioneering Mexican-American botanist and explorer. Beginning her scientific career at age 51, Mexia defied societal expectations by traveling extensively across the Americas, collecting over 145,000 plant specimens and discovering more than 500 new species. A short documentary film, historical context, and primary sources highlighting her contributions to science and conservation are included on the website. Use the site's materials to foster discussions on scientific exploration, cultural heritage, and the impact of individual determination.
tag(s): explorers (66), plants (150), scientists (71), women (177), womenchangemaker (67)
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Challenge your students to imagine they are botanists like Mexia. They can invent a new plant species and draw it, labeling its parts and describing where it grows, what it needs, and how it helps people or the planet. Take students outside for a nature walk, where they can sketch or describe the plants in a science journal. After watching the video, extend the learning by asking students to create a "passport" for Ynes Mexia, including facts about her life, the countries she explored, and key discoveries. They can decorate it with stamps, maps, or sketches of plants. Teachers can make a template for a digital passport on Book Creator reviewed here or Genially reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gertrude Ederle - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Make waves with the story of a record-breaking champion, Gertrude Ederle. Introduce your students to the groundbreaking athlete who became the first woman to swim across the English...more
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Make waves with the story of a record-breaking champion, Gertrude Ederle. Introduce your students to the groundbreaking athlete who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, and did it faster than any man before her. This resource includes a 12-minute video, a detailed biography, and a timeline, making it ideal for lessons on perseverance, gender equality, and sports history. Educators will also find lesson plans, discussion questions, vocabulary support, and materials for diverse learners to enrich classroom learning.
tag(s): sports (83), women (177), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can learn about Gertrude Ederle's world records by using Kiddle reviewed here. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to recreate Gertude Ederle's swim through the English Channel. Have students use Seesaw reviewed here to track Gertrude Ederle notable accomplishments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience: War - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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View this comprehensive resource for grades 6-8 and 9-12 that includes videos, images, primary documents, interactives, audio clips, and media galleries. Featured videos cover a range...more
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View this comprehensive resource for grades 6-8 and 9-12 that includes videos, images, primary documents, interactives, audio clips, and media galleries. Featured videos cover a range of topics such as War Letters - Photo Gallery: WWII Cartoons, Yellow Journalism | Citizen Hearst, Technology and WWI: The Transformation of Codebreaking During the Great War, How Radar Changed the Course of World War II, and several other topics. The media gallery highlights personal stories like Alice Paul and Women's Suffrage and Thang Do and Andrew Ly (escape from Vietnam) and several others. Educators will find lesson materials aligned to New York State Standards, along with sharing options for Google Classroom and social platforms. Some content includes sensitivity notices for mature themes.
tag(s): 1960s (54), cold war (36), propaganda (9), vietnam (39), world war 1 (83), world war 2 (168)
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Students can use Google Drawing reviewed here to create a pros and cons chart after viewing the media gallery on U.S. Support for the Shah of Iran: Pros and Cons | Taken Hostage. After engaging in the lesson on Technology and WWI: The Transformation of Codebreaking During the Great War, students can input the technology transformation in MyLens reviewed here. Students can interview veterans and create a podcast using Anchor reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sonora Webster Carver - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Read the inspiring story of Sonora Webster Carver, a daring equestrian and advocate for the blind. The site includes a 10-minute video, a detailed biography, and a timeline of her ...more
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Read the inspiring story of Sonora Webster Carver, a daring equestrian and advocate for the blind. The site includes a 10-minute video, a detailed biography, and a timeline of her life and accomplishments. Educators can access the content in a lesson plan format, along with a variety of classroom resources such as discussion questions, vocabulary, and materials designed to support diverse learners.
tag(s): women (177), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about horse diving. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to highlight Sonora Webster Carver's work with the blind. Students can also watch her memoir titled "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Louisiana Purchase: Interactive Lesson - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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The PBS LearningMedia interactive lesson "The Louisiana Purchase" offers educators a comprehensive resource to engage students in exploring the historical significance of the 1803 land...more
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The PBS LearningMedia interactive lesson "The Louisiana Purchase" offers educators a comprehensive resource to engage students in exploring the historical significance of the 1803 land acquisition. Through multimedia elements, including primary source documents, maps, and videos, students analyze the motivations behind the purchase, its constitutional implications, and its impact on the expansion of the United States. The lesson culminates in a written argument where students assess whether the Louisiana Purchase was a "most noble work." This resource fosters critical thinking and aligns with social studies curricula focusing on U.S. history and territorial expansion.
tag(s): constitution (101), louisiana purchase (6), maps (220), multimedia (55)
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Before viewing the resource, provide students with blank maps of the United States. Have them shade the original 13 states and guess which land was added during the Louisiana Purchase. After the lesson, compare maps and discuss. Ask students to write a series of journal entries using Book Creator, reviewed here or paper from the perspective of someone living during 1803--such as a French citizen, an American settler, or a Native American--reacting to the Louisiana Purchase. Encourage empathy, creativity, and historical detail. Divide the class into two groups: one representing President Jefferson's supporters and one voicing constitutional concerns about the purchase. Students can debate whether Jefferson overstepped his presidential powers, citing evidence from the lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dia De Los Muertos Celebration in the Classroom - Sonrisas Spanish
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3 to 8
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Sonrisas Spanish features the blog post Dia De Los Muertos Celebration in the Classroom which consists of classroom resources. It begins by sharing the cultural background and...more
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Sonrisas Spanish features the blog post Dia De Los Muertos Celebration in the Classroom which consists of classroom resources. It begins by sharing the cultural background and history information about the holiday. It then lists activities for altar building, arts and crafts, literature, food, community outreach, and more.
tag(s): fall festival (14), holidays (228), mexico (52)
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Students can participate in the activities that are posted in the blog. Students can host a virtual Q&A with someone who celebrates the holiday using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Another idea, have students use Storyboard That, reviewed here to create a nonfiction writing piece about the holiday.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bring Dia de los Muertos Activities to Your Classroom - Newsela
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3 to 8
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Newsela's Bring Dia de los Muertos Activities to Your Classroom includes activity ideas and links to resources in social studies, ELA, and science. Some of the topics include...more
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Newsela's Bring Dia de los Muertos Activities to Your Classroom includes activity ideas and links to resources in social studies, ELA, and science. Some of the topics include exploring the history of Dia de los Muertos, discovering how this day has become popular in the USA, the science behind the traditions, and a list of holidays for use with students for comparing and contrasting. A few of the links will direct you to Newsela stories or articles, all of which are included with a free Newsela account. Be sure not to miss the bottom of the page that includes several similar articles.
tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (46), holidays (228), mexico (52)
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Students can use 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here to compare and contrast Dia de los Muertos with one of the holidays featured on the site. Students can create a timeline for the history of the holiday using Timeline JS, reviewed here. Finally, students can use FlexClip, reviewed here to create videos explaining traditions and/or customs of people who celebrate Dia de los Muertos.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dia De Los Muertos Printables - IXL Learning
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Choose from over 150 free downloadable activities for Dia de los Muertos suitable for all ages and subjects. Use the filters to narrow down your selections by grade level, subject,...more
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Choose from over 150 free downloadable activities for Dia de los Muertos suitable for all ages and subjects. Use the filters to narrow down your selections by grade level, subject, support content (such as ELL and special education), and format. Activities include writing templates, printable books, note-taking organizers, and much more. Access all materials by creating and logging into a free account.
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tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (46), holidays (228), mexico (52), worksheets (71)
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Bookmark and save this site to access a wealth of resources for teaching about Dia de los Muertos. Extend learning by asking students to compare and contrast holiday traditions between Halloween and Dia de los Muertos by creating Venn Diagrams using the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here. Many of the free materials are available in Spanish; use these items to teach basic Spanish words and phrases. Use Blooket, reviewed here to create games that reinforce understanding of this Mexican holiday. Search the Booklet library to find many pre-made games about the Day of the Dead that are ready to use for different grade levels.
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Day of the Dead Resources - National Museum of the American Latino
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This site offers an extensive collection of learning materials and virtual exhibitions that teach and tell the story of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Visit the link ...more
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This site offers an extensive collection of learning materials and virtual exhibitions that teach and tell the story of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Visit the link to the Learning Kit to access Smithsonian collections, videos, music, and hands-on activities. The virtual exhibitions tell the stories of honoring ancestors, the meaning of the altar as part of Dia de los Muertos celebrations, and the tale of La Catrina: Lady of the Dead. Other offerings on the site include options to register for free virtual events that share information about Mexican music.
tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (46), holidays (228), mexico (52)
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Enhance student learning by creating trading cards using Big Huge Labs, reviewed here. Have students create cards for different components of Dia de los Muertos, such as the ofrenda, sugar skulls, and the meaning of using marigolds to guide the deceased back to the world of the living. Extend learning by asking students to write a script that tells about this Mexican holiday, then record a podcast using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here to share with their family and friends.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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FREE Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Activity Pack for All Ages - Twinkl
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This download from Twinkl shares a collection of free resources for celebrating Day of the Dead with activities suitable for students up to eighth grade. Younger students can complete...more
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This download from Twinkl shares a collection of free resources for celebrating Day of the Dead with activities suitable for students up to eighth grade. Younger students can complete crafts, color sugar skulls, and access the art pack that includes an observation activity comparing Halloween to the Day of the Dead. Resources for older students include PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations, a one-page project, and an Ofrenda Worksheet. Sign up for a free account to access and download all of the activities.
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tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (46), holidays (228), mexico (52), preK (289), worksheets (71)
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Add this packet to your current resources for teaching about Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). Be sure to visit other links on Twinkl to find a Day of the Dead emergent reader ebook, along with other teaching resources. Extend learning by asking students to create their own stories about Day of the Dead using Story Maker by ABCya, reviewed here or Storyboard That, reviewed here.
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Perplexity Pages - Perplexity
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5 to 12
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Transform research or information into shareable pages using Perplexity Pages. Add a topic, choose your audience, and provide a prompt to generate a fully customizable page with text...more
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Transform research or information into shareable pages using Perplexity Pages. Add a topic, choose your audience, and provide a prompt to generate a fully customizable page with text and images. You can find Pages by visiting the Perplexity chatbot, reviewed here. Select the plus sign, then click to open the library to find Pages. Once in Pages, fill in the section to describe your Page, choose your audience, and click the arrow to generate your Page. After generating the information, use links to add sections and media, or edit the content. Publish your Page and share it using the link provided. Viewers of Pages can ask questions using the chat feature.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), communication (113), digital storytelling (151), multimedia (55), presentations (22), Research (78)
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Use Perplexity Pages in many different ways to support student learning. For example, create Pages to introduce content to students as you begin a new learning unit. Include Pages as part of choice boards or multimedia text sets (MMTS), view the archive video of OK2Ask: MIE Day - Quick & Engaging Explorations with Multimedia Text Sets,reviewed here to learn more about using MMTS in the classroom. Use Perplexity Pages to share examples of creating informative and engaging research presentations. Extend learning by asking students to use Sway, reviewed here that include similar features, including images and videos.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Project Based Learning Project ideas - Van Andel Institute for Education
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Explore this collection, which offers over 30 creative ideas to help teachers integrate project-based learning into their classrooms. Featured projects include 50 Years of Interest,...more
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Explore this collection, which offers over 30 creative ideas to help teachers integrate project-based learning into their classrooms. Featured projects include 50 Years of Interest, Cardboard Arcade, Cross-Cultural Connections, Kinder Kindness, Police Pals, and Special Friends, among others. Project cards are available for free download, with some options also available for purchase.
tag(s): Project Based Learning (24)
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Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to create a cause and effect diagram while researching for the "Save the Turtles" PBL card. Students can use Acast reviewed here to make a public service announcement of the importance of composting while using the PBL card titled "Why Does My Teacher Have Worms?"Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Happier Holidays - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education's Happier Holidays program encourages students to spread kindness, explore diverse cultural traditions, and engage in fun STEAM challenges. Featured...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education's Happier Holidays program encourages students to spread kindness, explore diverse cultural traditions, and engage in fun STEAM challenges. Featured activities include Twelve Days of STEAM, Holiday Traditions, Kindness Bingo, and Cards of Care. Lessons are available for three grade bands: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Each activity is delivered through Google Slides and includes a teacher guide, estimated duration, targeted skills, and reflection opportunities.
In the Classroom
Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to post all the information that they learn while researching holiday traditions around the world. Have students create heartfelt cards for individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, or the military during the holiday season. Connect students with senior citizens to learn about their life stories and holiday memories.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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