TeachersFirst Special Topics Collections
TeachersFirst's curated collections make it easy to find what you need, when you need it. Each collection brings together up to 30 reviewed resources on a single topic — from curriculum content and cultural celebrations to edtech tools and professional learning. Browse by topic, share a collection link directly with students, colleagues, or families, or use a collection to jumpstart your planning for an upcoming unit.
Not sure where to start? The Teacher's Guide walks you through how to get the most out of any collection — including how to grab a shareable link for a specific resource and how to use the tags inside each review to dig deeper when you want more than the collection itself offers. New collections are added regularly, so check back often.
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Weather - Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12
tag(s): weather (174)
In the Classroom
If you can't find your ideal resource on the editor's choice page, check out the tagged resources list. Share the interactives on your projector. Use the content sites for deepening understanding prior to a test. Share this link on your class website for students to use both in and out of the classroom.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Ecology - Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): ecology (116)
In the Classroom
Each review in this collection includes several classroom use ideas. Be sure to view the full review to see the classroom use ideas. These are excellent tools to use to study for the big test! Save (or bookmark) this list for students to use to review.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Universe and Space - Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): space (252)
In the Classroom
If you are teaching about the universe and space, be sure to bookmark (or save) this collection. There are resources here for all grades, plus many extra tools on the tagged list. Share sites on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Provide the link on your class website for students to access both in and out of class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Moon Phases and Seasons - Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Find resources for all grades with great ideas in each review! Share these sites on your interactive whiteboard or have students explore on individual devices. Use these tools for review before the test or for research options. Share the link to this page on your class website.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Human Body Systems - Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): body systems (47), human body (98)
In the Classroom
This list also includes links to even more resources that are tagged human body and body systems. If you can't find an ideal tool on our list, search these additional provided topics. There are several device agnostic sites (available as both an app and on a web browser). These are ideal for the byod classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Evolution - Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
List these tools on your website for students to use for review and preparation for a test. Share the interactive sites on your projector with the class. Have students work in cooperative learning groups and investigate the sites.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Genetics - Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
1 to 12In the Classroom
List these tools on your website for students to use for review and preparation for a test. Share the interactive sites on your projector with the class. A few of these are device agnostic and available as both an app and on the web.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Energy, Force, and Motion - Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Find energy, force, and motion resources for all grades. Activity and lesson ideas are included with each review.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth and Rock Cycle - Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): earth (191), rock cycle (25)
In the Classroom
This collection includes resources for all grades. Find appropriate activities for your class. Explore the lessons suggested. Find ideas in each review.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Chemical Reactions - Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): chemicals (37)
In the Classroom
Use these tools and resources in a chemistry class or during a unit related to chemical reactions. Share the interactive sites on your projector with the class. List these tools on your website for students to use for review and preparation for a test. Read ideas for classroom integration in each resource's classroom use section.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Atoms - Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
2 to 12tag(s): atoms (44)
In the Classroom
Many of these tools are more appropriate for middle and high school students. In the younger grades, the tools could be used as a teacher-led activity. Share the interactive sites on your projector with the class. List these tools on your website for students to use for review and preparation for a test.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cells - Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): cells (82)
In the Classroom
Share the interactive sites on your projector with the class. List these tools on your website for students to use for review and preparation for a test. A few of these are device agnostic and available as both an app and on the web.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MakerSpace Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): circuits (19), coding (111), creativity (93), engineering (141), makerspace (44), musical instruments (63), robotics (30), STEM (381)
In the Classroom
Use these resources for your digital MakerSpace. Find tools for all grades. There are also a few sites that have more information for educators just learning about MakerSpace. Some of these resources are ideal for individual devices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Media Literacy - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (191), cyberbullying (44), digital citizenship (110), evaluating sources (54), internet safety (121), media literacy (130), news (223), primary sources (146), professional development (298), social media (64)
In the Classroom
Today's messages come in many forms and literacy can no longer refer simply to the ability to read and write. Prepare your students to be literate citizens with this collection. Many are ideal for whole-group instruction, while others would work best on individual devices. Read the reviews to find classroom use ideas with each review. Although the list of tools is mainly geared towards grades 4-8, there are a few resources for the primary grades.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Computational Thinking - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): computational thinking (45), engineering (141), logic (176), problem solving (285), STEM (381)
In the Classroom
Bring problem-solving and computational thinking into your classroom with these tools. Share on your class website, projector, whiteboard, or on individual devices. Topics range from coding to charts to logic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Design Thinking - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): architecture (82), circuits (19), creativity (93), data (212), problem solving (285), STEM (381), thinking skills (137)
In the Classroom
Share these resources on your class website or your interactive whiteboard (where appropriate). Use these tools to deepen your students' understanding of this complex topic. There are tools here for all ages, although most are designed for secondary students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Data Literacy - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Learn more about data literacy for both you and your students. Some curricular topics include climate, measurement, data, graphs, and more. Share these resources with your students to help them deepen their data literacy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math Resources for All Grades - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): charts and graphs (184), data (212), equations (128), estimation (35), exponents (38), geometric shapes (152), integers (26), measurement (123), number lines (31), number sense (74), numbers (118), operations (71), order of operations (31), probability (133), sequences (12), sequencing (20), vectors (16)
In the Classroom
Save this list for when teaching any math class in grades K-12. Many of the resources would work in a BYOD environment. Share these lists on your class website for students to access for additional practice.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Data Analysis and Probability Resources - Grades 9-12 - TeachersFirst
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): charts and graphs (184), data (212), probability (133)
In the Classroom
Share these resources with students on your class website. Use these tools for remediation and review with all students. Share these tools with families for at-home practice. Have students work independently or with a partner on laptops or other devices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Data Analysis and Probability Resources - Grades 6-8 - TeachersFirst
Grades
6 to 8tag(s): charts and graphs (184), data (212), probability (133)
In the Classroom
Share with gifted students for additional enrichment and advancement opportunities. Share these resources with students on your class website. Use these tools for remediation and review with all students. Share these tools with families for at-home practice. Find specific classroom use ideas within each review.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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