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FREE Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Activity Pack for All Ages - Twinkl
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K to 8
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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 (288), worksheets (72)
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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 (216), 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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K to 12
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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.
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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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Maggie Lena Walker - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Who was the first African American bank president? Maggie Lena Walker was not only the first African American bank president, but also an entrepreneur. The site features a short video,...more
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Who was the first African American bank president? Maggie Lena Walker was not only the first African American bank president, but also an entrepreneur. The site features a short video, a biography, and a timeline. Please note that the video contains a warning indicating it may include sensitive content. The site allows you to view this content in a lesson plan format that connects to PBS LearningMedia. This site provides supporting materials for teachers and students, including discussion questions, resources for diverse learners, and vocabulary tools.
tag(s): banks (9), women (176), womenchangemaker (67), womens suffrage (63)
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Students can research the Good Idea Council using Kidrex, reviewed here. Students can use MyLens, reviewed here to create a timeline for the creation of St. Luke Penny's Savings Bank or the St. Luke's Emporium. Students can use Canva Edu, reviewed here to create a logo for either St. Luke Penny's Saving Bank or St. Luke's Emporium.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Louise Arner Boyd - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Learn the remarkable story of Louise Arner Boyd, the first woman to lead Arctic expeditions. The site features a short video, a detailed biography, and a historical timeline. Educators...more
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Learn the remarkable story of Louise Arner Boyd, the first woman to lead Arctic expeditions. The site features a short video, a detailed biography, and a historical timeline. Educators can access the content in a lesson plan format, along with supporting materials such as discussion questions, vocabulary lists, and resources for diverse learners, making it an accessible and engaging resource for classroom use.
tag(s): women (176), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to virtually visit the area/region Louise Arner Boyd explored. Have students research other Arctic lead expeditions using Kiddle reviewed here. Finally, students can use Seesaw reviewed here to write information regarding the findings from the different Arctic expeditions that Louise Arner Boyd led.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience: Women - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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Discover a rich variety of videos, interactive content, media galleries, and historical documents that highlight influential women and pivotal moments in history. Featured videos include...more
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Discover a rich variety of videos, interactive content, media galleries, and historical documents that highlight influential women and pivotal moments in history. Featured videos include women and topics such as Hillary Clinton, Eleanor Roosevelt, the Seneca Falls Convention, and the ongoing fight for voting rights. Media galleries showcase stories like Sandra Day O'Connor's path to the Supreme Court and early female pioneers in solar energy, such as "The Sun Queen." The collection also includes primary documents and biographies, including those on Pauline Newman, Annie Oakley, and Annie Turner Wittenmyer. All resources come with teacher and student support materials and are easily shareable via Google Classroom, Pinterest, Facebook, Remind, or email.
tag(s): women (176), womenchangemaker (67), womens suffrage (63)
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Students can complete the lesson available from PBS. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about the time period. Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to make a book featuring famous women.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bessie Coleman - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Unladylike2020 highlights the inspiring story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. The site features a 9-minute PBS video (with a note about...more
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Unladylike2020 highlights the inspiring story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. The site features a 9-minute PBS video (with a note about potentially sensitive content), along with a detailed biography and timeline. Educators can access the content through a lesson plan, which includes helpful classroom resources such as discussion questions, vocabulary, and supports for diverse learners, making it a powerful tool for teaching perseverance, representation, and trailblazing achievement.
tag(s): aviation (41), women (176), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can create a timeline using MyLens reviewed here to highlight the history of aviation. Students can learn more about Bessie Coleman's aviation show by researching online using Kiddle reviewed here. Finally, students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to map the flights that Bessie Coleman took.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Zitkala-Sa/Gertrude Simmons Bonnin - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life of Zitkala-Sa (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin), a Yankton Dakota writer, musician, and political activist. This resource delves into her journey...more
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life of Zitkala-Sa (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin), a Yankton Dakota writer, musician, and political activist. This resource delves into her journey from attending a Quaker missionary-run boarding school at age eight to becoming a powerful advocate for Native American rights. Zitkala-Sa co-composed and wrote the libretto for The Sun Dance Opera, the first American Indian opera, and co-founded the National Council of American Indians to lobby for increased political power for American Indians.
tag(s): native americans (116), politics (120), women (176), womenchangemaker (67)
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Have students read one of Zitkala-Sa/Gertrude Simmons Bonnin's books. Students can listen to her music and use Answer Garden, reviewed here to write down words that they feel as they are listening to her music, then view their word cloud. Finally, students can create a book using Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book of Indigenous rights activists.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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15 Free Infographic Templates in Powerpoint (+ 5 Bonus Illustrator Templates) - HubSpot
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6 to 12
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HubSpot offers 15 Free Infographic Templates in Powerpoint (+ 5 Bonus Illustrator Templates). To access the templates, you must fill in the required information, including first and...more
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HubSpot offers 15 Free Infographic Templates in Powerpoint (+ 5 Bonus Illustrator Templates). To access the templates, you must fill in the required information, including first and last name, e-mail address, phone number, and number of employees. The templates featured are facts about trees, flowcharts, timelines, data geeks, image-heavy infographics, alternative fonts, and more.
tag(s): infographics (61)
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Students can use the infographics provided by HubSpot. Students can create an infographic using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here. Students can record themselves sharing their infographics using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Washington Crossing the Delaware Painting: Mount Vernon - PBS LearningMedia
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4 to 10
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The PBS LearningMedia resource "Washington Crossing the Delaware" offers a short, accessible video that introduces students to Emanuel Leutze's famous 1851 painting and explores its...more
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The PBS LearningMedia resource "Washington Crossing the Delaware" offers a short, accessible video that introduces students to Emanuel Leutze's famous 1851 painting and explores its historical and symbolic significance. The video highlights how the artwork was intended to inspire unity and patriotism, especially during times of national division. The resource is designed for classroom use and includes discussion questions and background information to support historical thinking and visual analysis skills. It's an excellent tool for helping students understand how art can reflect and influence public perceptions of historical events.
tag(s): art history (109), presidents (145), washington (32)
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Show the painting without context and have students write short reactions or questions on sticky notes. Then, play the video and discuss how their initial impressions compare to what they learned. While watching the video, students can take notes on symbols in the painting (ex., the flag, Washington's posture, ice chunks) and then research what each might represent. Students find or create a modern artwork that conveys a message about unity, leadership, or patriotism, then compare it to Leutze's painting.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience - American Presidents - PBS Learning: American Presidents
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6 to 12
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View a collection of videos, documents, and a media gallery. Videos and Media Galleries include topics such as: The 25th Amendment: Reagan - Primary Resources: Reagan's Farewell Speech,...more
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View a collection of videos, documents, and a media gallery. Videos and Media Galleries include topics such as: The 25th Amendment: Reagan - Primary Resources: Reagan's Farewell Speech, The Presidents - Primary Sources: Eisenhower's State of the Union Address -1954, Mending a Constitutional Flaw, The Watergate Scandal and the 25th Amendment, President Truman Champions Civil Rights, How 9/11 Changed the Course of the George W. Bush Presidency, 1964: "The Importance of the Civil Rights Act", 1964: "The South Changes Political Parties", Passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and many more. Documents have primary sources on the State of the Union, Inaugural speeches, and farewell speeches. Supporting materials for teachers and students are available. Everything can be shared to Google Classroom or a Social Share (Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, email, or Remind). All lessons are aligned with standards; you can log in (free) to view individual state standards.
tag(s): 1980s (21), presidents (145)
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Students can complete the lesson that is available for each topic. Students can use the Time Graphic Timeline Tool, reviewed here to create a timeline of the president's term in office. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast different presidents.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Susan La Flesche Picotte - Futuro Media Group
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4 to 8
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Read about Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American woman to become a doctor in the United States. The website features a short video, timeline, and pictures that ...more
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Read about Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American woman to become a doctor in the United States. The website features a short video, timeline, and pictures that tell her story -- how she helped care for people on the Omaha reservation and even started her own hospital. This site aligns with lessons about Native American history, healthcare, and women who made a difference.
tag(s): medicine (57), native americans (116), women (176), womenchangemaker (67)
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Using facts from the site, have students create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here or Timelinely reviewed here of important events in Dr. Picotte's life. Include Picotte's education, becoming a doctor, and founding her hospital. Have students write a thank-you letter to a nurse, doctor, or health worker in their community, connecting their role today to the kind of work Dr. Picotte did in the past. Students can create a poster highlighting the life and legacy of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte. They include her background, accomplishments, and a quote or reflection. Display posters as part of a "Women Who Made a Difference" gallery.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nosotros: The Rise of Latino Influence in the US - MoCoCouncilMD
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5 to 12
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This video commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring local Hispanic and Latino residents who have made significant contributions to their community. The video features the Arbaiza...more
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This video commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring local Hispanic and Latino residents who have made significant contributions to their community. The video features the Arbaiza family, owners of La Casita Pupuseria; Pedro Matamoros of Frank's Burger Place; Tom Perez from the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs; Lt. Kathy Estrada of the Montgomery County Police Department; and Carlos Repreza of the Street Outreach Network. This video serves as an excellent tool to highlight the diverse roles and positive impacts of Hispanic and Latino individuals in various sectors, including business, public service, and community outreach. It can be used to foster discussions on civic engagement, cultural identity, and the importance of community contributions. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): communities (37), cross cultural understanding (177), hispanic (45)
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Students can research a Hispanic or Latino community leader in their own state or region and complete a slideshow using Genially, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. Or have them reflect on how they might one day contribute to their community like the people in the video, and use these resources to create a presentation about it. As a class or in small groups, brainstorm questions and interview a Hispanic/Latino community member (virtually or in person).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Thinksgiving - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education provides four free "Thinkgiving" lessons designed to promote gratitude, self-reflection, and curiosity. The topics include STEM Parade, Think Outside...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education provides four free "Thinkgiving" lessons designed to promote gratitude, self-reflection, and curiosity. The topics include STEM Parade, Think Outside Yourself, Think Inside Yourself, and The World of the First Thanksgiving. The lessons encourage students to explore big ideas in engaging ways. Each topic includes three separate lessons that are organized by grade bands: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. The activities link to a Google Slides presentation that includes a teacher guide, estimated time, targeted skills, and reflection prompts.
tag(s): holidays (228), STEM (331), thanksgiving (25)
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Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Thanksgiving from long ago to now. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a class book after completing the perfect Thanksgiving meal. Finally, students can post what they are thankful for on Padlet, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Martha Hughes Cannon - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Learn the inspiring story of Martha Hughes Cannon, the first woman elected as a state senator and a trailblazer in public health. The site includes a 12-minute PBS video, an ...more
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Learn the inspiring story of Martha Hughes Cannon, the first woman elected as a state senator and a trailblazer in public health. The site includes a 12-minute PBS video, an in-depth biography, and a historical timeline. Educators can explore the content through a lesson plan format linked to PBS LearningMedia, with access to teacher and student resources, including discussion questions, vocabulary, and materials designed for diverse learners.
tag(s): senate (12), women (176), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can use History in Motion, reviewed here to create a timeline of other women State Senators. Students can use Kidrex reviewed here to research more about the public health work that Martha Hughes Cannon did. Finally, students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to compare and contrast Martha Hughes Cannon to another woman State Senator.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Washington Crossing the Delaware - WGBH
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Discover an engaging exploration of Emanuel Leutze's iconic 1851 painting. Students can explore various aspects of the artwork through labeled sections and informative layers, gaining...more
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Discover an engaging exploration of Emanuel Leutze's iconic 1851 painting. Students can explore various aspects of the artwork through labeled sections and informative layers, gaining insight into the historical context and the diverse individuals represented. This resource serves as a valuable educational tool, encouraging students to analyze art to gain a deeper understanding of historical events and figures.
tag(s): art history (109), presidents (145), washington (32)
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Have students select a figure from the painting (using the labeled sections on the site) and write a journal entry or short narrative from that person's point of view. Using the interactive commentary on historical accuracy, students can make a T-chart using Online Productivity Suite, reviewed here comparing facts vs. artistic choices in the painting. Students recreate the scene with a modern twist--imagining a different setting, era, or group of people crossing for a cause. They can draw, write, or perform their reinterpretation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bluesky - Bluesky
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K to 12
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Bluesky is a social media platform similar to X (formerly Twitter). Members post and share content, videos, and images to engage with followers. To engage with others on the platform,...more
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Bluesky is a social media platform similar to X (formerly Twitter). Members post and share content, videos, and images to engage with followers. To engage with others on the platform, members include hashtags like #EduSky and tag others with the @ symbol. Other features include the ability to create personalized feeds and starter packs that help new members find others to follow on the platform.
tag(s): communication (113), microblogging (14), professional development (270), social media (50)
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Include Bluesky with your other resources as part of your Professional Learning Network. For example, follow other Bluesky members who teach the same content or grade level as you to find lesson ideas and ideas for tech integration. Take advantage of starter packs to find members to follow with similar interests. Share your Bluesky handle with parents and share weekly updates about your classroom and upcoming events. Bluesky also serves as a helpful teaching tool. Studying space? Follow NASA. Studying politics and government? Follow your congressional representative or the White House. Consider using your teacher or class account to send updates, interact with others across the country or the globe, and participate in collaborative projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Valuing our Veterans - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education offers free Veterans Day lessons that encourage understanding, gratitude, and respect for those who served. Activities include meeting defenders and...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education offers free Veterans Day lessons that encourage understanding, gratitude, and respect for those who served. Activities include meeting defenders and veterans from throughout the ages, a tour of America's wars, and expressing gratitude to a veteran. Lessons are grouped into kindergarten to grade 2, grades 3 - 5, and grades 6-8. All games are linked to Google Slides that include a teacher overview, the required time, skills, and reflection.
tag(s): veterans (29)
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Students can use Podcast Generator reviewed here to create a thank you podcast for veterans. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to answer the reflection questions. In addition, students can pick a war and create a timeline of important events using Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grace Abbott - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Introduce your students to the groundbreaking work of Grace Abbott, a pioneering social reformer whose legacy continues to influence child welfare and immigrant rights today. The profile...more
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Introduce your students to the groundbreaking work of Grace Abbott, a pioneering social reformer whose legacy continues to influence child welfare and immigrant rights today. The profile on Abbott offers a compelling 9-minute PBS video, an informative biography, and a historical timeline that bring her story to life. As the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. government from 1921 to 1934, Abbott led the Children's Bureau, championing legislation to end child labor and improve maternal and infant health. Her efforts were instrumental in the development of the Social Security Act, laying the foundation for modern social welfare programs. This resource provides educators with valuable materials to explore themes of social justice, public policy, and women's leadership in the early 20th century.
tag(s): 20th century (169), women (176), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to take notes while watching the video. Students can use Figma reviewed here to compare Grace Abbott to another woman featured on the site. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post questions and comments about Grace Abbott.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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