July 7, 2024

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Explore History, Space and More in July

The month of July offers many reasons to celebrate: Make a Difference to Children Month, the anniversary of the birth date of Nelson Mandela (July 18, 1918), Space Exploration Day (July 20), and the establishment of the United States Postal Service and the implementation of zip codes. Find resources related to these valuable events to share with your students.

National Make A Difference to Children Month

One person—a parent, teacher, or another adult—can make a big difference in a child's life. Use the tools shared in this section to coach, lead, teach, and mentor in your classroom and beyond. Each reviewed resource includes classroom use suggestions.

Use these resources to mentor students »

Nelson Mandela - A Leader Who Made a Difference

Nelson Mandela was the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999 and believed that "education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Use these resources to learn more about one of the world’s most prominent leaders.

Read about South Africa's first black head of state elected in a democratic election »

Space Exploration Day

Space Exploration Day is July 20! Created by former president Ronald Reagan in 1980, this holiday commemorates the first crewed mission to the moon and the moon landing on July 20, 1969. Read this blog post to learn about this day and explore activities.

Find out-of-this-world citizen science opportunities »

Around America to Win the Vote: Two Suffragists, a Kitten, and 10,000 Miles

In honor of the July anniversaries of the establishment of the USPS (1775) and the first use of zip codes (1963), we’re sharing this Reading Trek about two women who travel around the United States to various zip codes promoting women's right to vote.

Travel 10,000 miles with two suffragists »

This Week at TeachersFirst

We’re excited to invite you to attend several OK2Ask virtual workshops this week! Be sure to sign up for Google Mania, a full day of one-hour workshops happening this Thursday. We also kindly ask for your input on our weekly poll. 

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Tuesday, 7/9, 6 PM ET

OK2Ask: Tech Made EZ with Padlet

Enhance your classroom experience with Padlet, a versatile tool for formative assessments, showcasing work, and encouraging discussion and collaboration. More than just a digital bulletin board, Padlet adds an interactive layer that engages students.

Join us to learn how you can use Padlet to create a space for sharing ideas »
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Wednesday, 7/10, 6 PM ET

OK2Ask: Misinformation & Fact Checking

This interactive workshop will equip you with engaging strategies that will help students develop critical thinking skills and empower them to become discerning digital detectives. Help your students understand how to separate fact from fiction.

Identify common techniques used to spread misinformation online »
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Thursday 7/11

GoogleMania

Join us this Thursday for Google Mania! This special day features five one-hour sessions on various Google-related topics and tools, including creating game templates with Google Slides, Gemini (a free AI tool), the basics of Google Keep, and more!

Learn more and register »
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Share your thoughts with our community

Weekly Poll

This week, our poll asks, "This week is Google Mania; what Google tool do you use the most in your class?" Once you click submit, share your choice and view the responses of other educators.

Google Docs, Google Slides, or Google Forms? »

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