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Canva Docs - Canva
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K to 12
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Create and share colorful and eye-catching documents that include images, videos, graphics, and more using Canva Docs. Begin with a blank document or choose from the many templates...more
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Create and share colorful and eye-catching documents that include images, videos, graphics, and more using Canva Docs. Begin with a blank document or choose from the many templates offered and drag and drop elements from the options shared on the dashboard. Canva Docs also offers Magic Write, an artificial intelligence-driven tool that automatically generates content based on your provided prompt. Finally, change any Doc to a Deck (presentation) using the link to convert or use the share link to assign a document to Teams, Google Classroom, or add collaborators.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), graphic design (49), images (267), presentations (33), slides (37)
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Ask groups of students to use Canva Docs to create and share visual notes as a study tool alternative to paper and pencil notes. Demonstrate how to use Magic Write to ask questions to learn more about any subject or content area. For example, show students how to add a question in Magic Write, such as, "Tell me more about Abraham Lincoln's childhood." Extend student learning by having students use Canva Docs to create a learning portfolio throughout a unit, then share the portfolio as a final document for assessment. Ask students to include videos, maps, or written documents created as part of their learning experience.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Yippity - Yippity
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6 to 12
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Study smarter with Yippity, an AI-powered tool that transforms notes, text, documents, and other content into quizzes, flashcards, and study materials. After creating a free account...more
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Study smarter with Yippity, an AI-powered tool that transforms notes, text, documents, and other content into quizzes, flashcards, and study materials. After creating a free account using your email address or Google account, paste text into the provided field to generate practice questions in seconds. Yippity automatically creates multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and flashcard-style questions based on the information provided. Once generated, you can review, edit, and customize questions and answers to better fit your learning goals or classroom needs. Study materials can be used in flashcard mode or quiz mode to test understanding and reinforce key concepts. Yippity also allows users to save and organize generated study sets for future use. A free plan is available and includes a limited number of AI-generated quizzes each month, while paid plans offer additional generations, expanded features, and greater flexibility. As with any AI-generated content, users should review questions and answers for accuracy before sharing them with students.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), assessment (145), flash cards (44), quiz (62), quizzes (91)
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Use Yippity to quickly create and share quizzes or provide materials for review based on text or websites. Because Yippity identifies important information, it is a helpful tool for students to use as a study aid; add a link to Yippity on your class website, and encourage students to use Yippity as a study tool for upcoming quizzes and tests. Consider creating a Google Keep, reviewed here, to create a collaborative list of study tools for students to access at school and home. Include additional resources such as AhaSlides, reviewed here, and Summarize This, reviewed here, to help engage with content through several methods.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Frame VR - Virbela
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K to 12
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Frame VR is a virtual reality tool that allows you to collaborate, communicate and create inside 3D spaces. Sign up for a free account and create engaging and interactive learning ...more
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Frame VR is a virtual reality tool that allows you to collaborate, communicate and create inside 3D spaces. Sign up for a free account and create engaging and interactive learning materials for your students. The free account includes 3 Frames with 8 participants. This virtual reality (VR) platform is easy and accessible, even for those with little to no experience in VR development.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303)
In the Classroom
Use Frame VR in many different ways in the classroom. For example, teachers can create virtual field trips for places such as ancient cities, allowing learners to explore and learn in an immersive way. In addition, using the platform to create stories or narratives and develop educational games would increase student engagement. With older students, Use the collaboration tools within Frame VR to create group projects or provide a place for students to display their work.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeacherMatic - TeacherMatic
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K to 12
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TeacherMatic is an AI-powered platform designed specifically for educators and education professionals. The site features more than 150 AI-assisted generators that help create lesson...more
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TeacherMatic is an AI-powered platform designed specifically for educators and education professionals. The site features more than 150 AI-assisted generators that help create lesson plans, quizzes, assessments, rubrics, worksheets, feedback, reports, parent communications, policies, and other educational resources. Simply enter a topic or task, and TeacherMatic generates customizable content that you can edit and export in various formats. Developed with input from hundreds of educators, the platform is designed to reduce workload while supporting effective teaching, learning, leadership, and administration. A free account is available and includes access to selected AI generators with limited daily usage. Paid plans provide expanded access to all generators, increased generation limits, saved content, and additional customization options. As with any artificial intelligence tool, educators should review all generated materials for accuracy, quality, and alignment with their curriculum and students' needs.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), assessment (145), feedback (15), flash cards (44), quizzes (91), rubrics (39)
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There are two types of AI generators on the site; course planning and activity generators. The course planning generators can create lesson objectives, flash cards, topic notes, and a scheme of work. The course activity generator creates learning activities, rubrics, multiple-choice quizzes, SMART goals, discussion topics, and more. To use TeacherMatic's generators, click on what you would like to create, enter an objective, the number of moves you need, and the level of complexity your lesson requires. After entering all the topic information, click generate and watch your lesson plan ideas come to life!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Speakable - Speakable
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6 to 12
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Speakable is an application that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to analyze a person's speech and provide real-time feedback to improve their pronunciation and overall...more
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Speakable is an application that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to analyze a person's speech and provide real-time feedback to improve their pronunciation and overall speaking ability. Choose from a variety of languages to set as the course language and the speaker's native language. Teachers may create a free account using Google, Clever, or an email account. Allowing microphone access to the site from your browser is required.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), Formative Assessment (47), speech (66), vocabulary (251), vocabulary development (102)
In the Classroom
Teachers can use Speakable to support students with speech difficulties, English language learners, or world language students. Create assignments from the lesson library or create your own vocabulary lists. Speakable analyzes the person's speech and provides instant feedback, making this an excellent resource for distance learning or independent practice. Creating activities can help you teach new vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and language pronunciation. In addition, instructors can easily embed assignments into other learning sites such as Formative or Google Classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Conker.ai Quiz Generator - conker.ai
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K to 12
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Conker.ai is an AI-powered assessment platform that helps teachers quickly create quizzes and formative assessments for students across grade levels and subject areas. Educators can...more
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Conker.ai is an AI-powered assessment platform that helps teachers quickly create quizzes and formative assessments for students across grade levels and subject areas. Educators can generate quizzes by entering a topic, selecting a grade level, and adjusting options such as question type, number of questions, and difficulty level. Assessments may include multiple-choice, short-answer, and other question formats, depending on the selected settings. Teachers can review and edit all generated questions before sharing them with students. Completed quizzes can be assigned online through a share link or integrated with learning platforms such as Google Forms, Google Classroom, Canvas, and other supported tools. Conker.ai also includes accessibility features and standards-aligned content options to help support diverse learning needs. A free plan is available, while paid plans provide additional quiz generation, customization, and integration features.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), assessment (145), quiz (62)
In the Classroom
Teachers can input relevant topics or subjects for their students, select a suitable grade level, and specify the number of questions needed. Many different output languages make this an excellent resource for world language teachers. For example, enter a short reading passage of up to 1,200 words and generate questions from the selection in just a few minutes! You can also use your questions to create interactive activities or games using sites such as Nearpod or Kahoot that promote student engagement and enhance their learning experience.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GPTZero - GPTZero
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GPTZero is an AI detection platform designed to help educators, students, and schools identify AI-generated writing and support academic integrity. Users can paste text or upload documents...more
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GPTZero is an AI detection platform designed to help educators, students, and schools identify AI-generated writing and support academic integrity. Users can paste text or upload documents to receive an analysis of whether content appears to be AI-generated. Additional features include plagiarism checking, writing reports, sentence-level analysis, and tools that help document the writing process. GPTZero offers a free plan that provides limited monthly scanning, making it accessible for occasional classroom use, while paid plans provide higher usage limits and advanced features. As with any AI detection tool, results should be used as one source of evidence rather than definitive proof, and educators should review findings carefully before making instructional or disciplinary decisions.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), plagiarism (33), writing (308)
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Bookmark and save this site when checking students' written assignments and as a resource for learning about AI-generated text with students. Ask students to include a copy of a response from GPTZero when submitting written assignments to demonstrate that the response is determined to be written by a human, not a chat tool. If your school or district doesn't have a policy regarding using AI generators, work with your students to create a classroom policy of proper use. For example, share how students can use AI generators to clarify information misunderstandings or learn more about a topic before beginning a writing project. Consider using a screen recorder like Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here to create a video sharing examples and ideas on using chat tools and verifying human-created work using GPTZero.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ClassPoint - Inknoe
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K to 12
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ClassPoint integrates with PowerPoint and Windows operating systems using presentation tools, interactive quiz questions, and a gamified reward system. Use the presentation tools to...more
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ClassPoint integrates with PowerPoint and Windows operating systems using presentation tools, interactive quiz questions, and a gamified reward system. Use the presentation tools to highlight information, add annotations, open a whiteboard, and more. Turn your slides into interactive questions to share with students and receive immediate feedback through the responses. Use the rewards option to give or take away stars to students based on your preferences; students move through levels to receive badges by earning rewards. Download ClassPoint to your Windows device by following the directions and prompts provided. Free accounts offer up to a twenty-five-student class size, five questions per PowerPoint, three draggable objects, three saved classes, and basic gamification. ClassPoint is not available for MacOS devices at the time of this review; however, it is being looked at as an option, so Mac users might want to check back to see if it becomes available.
tag(s): Microsoft (55), multimedia (62), slides (37), Teacher Utilities (215)
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Use ClassPoint's tutorials after downloading this tool onto your compatible Windows device to learn how to add quizzes, create word clouds, upload videos, and use the other features available with ClassPoint. Take lessons beyond your typical slide show presentations using ClassPoint's interactive component to engage students and connect learning through multimedia presentations. Insert polls within your slides to gauge students' understanding of the content or ask them to respond to questions throughout the presentation. Use this program when you have to be away from the classroom instead of writing out all the directions for a sub by creating a ready-to-go presentation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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It's a Big Blue World - Keeping Our Oceans Sustainable - TeachersFirst
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It's a Big Blue World is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here that shares book ideas and resources...more
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It's a Big Blue World is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here that shares book ideas and resources for maintaining sustainable oceans. In addition to a section with background knowledge, the activities section shares book ideas and student activities related to Targets 1 and 2 of the United Nations Sustainable Goal 14. This article also includes several activities to extend student learning. Information includes correlation to ISTE and AASL standards.
tag(s): book lists (161), ecology (118), ecosystems (105), environment (253), habitats (104), oceans (142), pollution (55)
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Find more United Nations Sustainable Goals resources at this TeachersFirst Special Topics Page, reviewed here. Engage students in learning about ocean sustainability practices by sharing some of the ideas offered on this site and asking them to participate in their chosen activities. Consider including time during class, perhaps during morning meetings or after lunch, for students to share their environmental activities and book reviews. Extend learning by asking students to create multimedia presentations sharing their ideas on maintaining and encouraging clean ocean practices. Offer various tools for creating student projects, such as creating animated videos with Animaker, reviewed here or sharing pictograms with Visme's Free Pictogram Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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All the World's a Stage: Incorporating Dramatic Arts and Dance into the Classroom - TeachersFirst
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All the World's a Stage is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here sharing book lists and ideas for incorporating dramatic arts and dance into the classroom. The Background Knowledge section shares information on easing into the dramatic arts beginning with Reader's Theater activities, then extending into additional arts activities such as drama circles and dance. In addition to recommended books about the dramatic arts and artists, numerous classroom activities are available for students. Extension activities are also provided to encourage students to create art that represents various curriculum areas. Information includes correlation to ISTE and AASL standards.
tag(s): book lists (161), dance (42), readers theater (11)
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Include the books and activities this article suggests to engage students through movement and the arts. Have students create and share Reader's Theater productions to demonstrate learning of any content. Use Storyboard That, reviewed here to create storyboards as they plan their productions. After recording your students' Reader's Theater presentations, use Clipchamp, reviewed here to edit and transform your presentations into professional-looking productions.
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Life is a Blank Canvas: Exploring Painting and Painters - TeachersFirst
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Life is a Blank Canvas is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here that shares information and resources about paintings and painters. Begin with the Background Knowledge section that shares some basic history of art, mediums, and techniques over the previous 45,000 years. The Activities section shares books that provide an overview of art history and artists, along with suggested resources and activities. In the last part of this article, there are some recommendations for extension activities, such as virtual museum tours and prompts for students to compare various artists. Information includes correlation to ISTE and AASL standards.
tag(s): art history (104), artists (99), book lists (161), museums (52)
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Include this article with your other resources for teaching art to find activities and book lists for your classroom. Integrate art into any area of your curriculum using suggestions found in this article. For example, this article shares tips for books about Jackson Pollock and discusses integrating the study of gravity with art as it relates to paint spatter. Extend lessons on gravity using additional artists such as those found in Google Arts and Culture, reviewed here. Use the search feature using the keyword gravity to discover several online exhibits, such as Bending Gravity at the Guggenheim Museum and Gravity and Grace at the Hayward Gallery.
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Everything to Learn: Diving Into the Life and Art of Edmonia Lewis - TeachersFirst
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Everything to Learn: Diving Into the Life and Art of Edmonia Lewis is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here...more
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Everything to Learn: Diving Into the Life and Art of Edmonia Lewis is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here and provides book suggestions and activities that support the study of music through picture books and hands-on activities. Information in this article's Introduction and Background Knowledge sections provides readers with biographical information on this first female American sculptor of African American and Native American descent to rise to fame on the global art stage. Shared activities and books offer resources for learning more about Lewis and lessons for students to learn about and participate in creating sculptures. Additional extension activities include an option to compare and contrast the work of different artists and an idea for students to create a sculpture representing their personal history. Content in this article includes correlations to ISTE and AASL standards.
tag(s): african american (130), artists (99), book lists (161), native americans (129), sculpture (17)
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In addition to taking advantage of the lesson ideas and books shared on this page, find more ideas at the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page, Resources Related to the Visual Arts, reviewed here. If your students cannot visit a museum to view sculptures in person, take a virtual visit through Google Arts and Culture, reviewed here. Begin your exploration at Google Arts and Culture by searching for sculptures, Edmonia Lewis, or visit any museum collections to learn more about sculptures.
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All That Jazz: Exploring Jazz Music - TeachersFirst
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All That Jazz is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. As an introduction, this article includes background...more
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All That Jazz is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. As an introduction, this article includes background knowledge of the origins and history of jazz. The activities section includes an extensive list of picture books about jazz and several ideas for classroom activities. The extension activities provide additional ideas for introducing jazz into classroom lessons, such as integrating the study of jazz into lessons about the Cold War and Civil Rights. Content in this article includes correlations to ISTE and AASL standards.
tag(s): book lists (161), civil rights (219), cold war (39), jazz (17)
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Take advantage of this article's many book ideas and activities to introduce students to jazz and its performers. Have students explore the interactive found at the Roots of Jazz, reviewed here that shares information about the roots of jazz in the US.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Leaps and Logs: A Summer Learning Game - Microsoft
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Leaps and Logs is a summer learning activity for students aged eight and older available to play online or using a paper version. Students use the provided gameboard and instructions...more
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Leaps and Logs is a summer learning activity for students aged eight and older available to play online or using a paper version. Students use the provided gameboard and instructions to complete their choice of challenge tasks in language arts, social studies, science, STEM topics, and the arts. Play continues until students land on the FINISH space.
tag(s): gamification (93), Microsoft (55), seasonal (48), STEM (371), summer (50)
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Share this activity with parents and students to encourage learning over the summer on your class website or end-of-year newsletter. Encourage students to share their activities and to remain active over the summer using interactive slide presentations made with Canva for Education, reviewed here. Create a topic for students to share their progress throughout the game and discuss how they complete tasks. For example, one of the coding activities challenges students to create a carnival game in Microsoft MakeCode, reviewed here. Ask students to share and discuss their game using Padlet, reviewed here, and compare their creations to those of others. This is a link to Padlet's Help section for posting video or an image.
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Teachology AI - Lesson Planner - CPD Coach LTD
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Teachology.ai is an AI-powered platform designed specifically for educators to help streamline lesson planning and instructional design. Built around evidence-based pedagogical practices,...more
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Teachology.ai is an AI-powered platform designed specifically for educators to help streamline lesson planning and instructional design. Built around evidence-based pedagogical practices, the platform assists teachers with creating lesson plans, assessments, learning activities, instructional resources, reflections, and feedback. Users can enter details such as grade level, subject area, learning objectives, and instructional goals to generate customized materials that can be edited and adapted for their classrooms. The platform emphasizes standards-aligned planning and aims to save teachers time while supporting effective teaching and student learning. Teachology.ai offers access to a selection of AI-powered tools for educators, with additional features and expanded usage available through paid options. As with any AI tool, educators should review and refine generated content to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and alignment with curriculum goals and student needs.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), assessment (145), feedback (15), quizzes (91), rubrics (39)
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Once you have created an account, you can start making lesson plans immediately. Enter the title of your lesson, and AI will create an excercise that includes an introduction, demonstration, student tasks, and reflection activities. After outlining your activities, you can generate a quiz, explore pedagogy, and embed external resources such as websites or videos. Finally, you can export your lesson to JSON or Word for editing.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bookopolis Summer Reading Headquarters - Bookopolis
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Get reading this summer by participating in activities shared by Bookopolis, reviewed here. Play Read-O to earn a free book by completing a Bingo...more
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Get reading this summer by participating in activities shared by Bookopolis, reviewed here. Play Read-O to earn a free book by completing a Bingo card and emailing a picture of the five in a row Bingo completion to Bookopolis. Take the summer reading challenge to read ten books or 10,000 pages to earn a badge and a free book. Second through eighth graders can join virtual book clubs that meet by Zoom over the summer. The book clubs are divided into two grade levels: second through fourth grade and fourth through eighth grade. In addition to the summer activities, check out the suggested book lists available for all grade levels.
tag(s): book lists (161), seasonal (48), summer (50)
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Include information and links to Bookopolis Summer Reading Activities in your end-of-year newsletter to parents. Encourage students to participate in the activities by sharing and discussing the information before the school year ends. Use Symbaloo, reviewed here to create a curation of summer reading links and activities for families, then share the link to your Symbaloo collection for families to find all options in one location. Encourage students to read and share their reading over the summer by contributing to video conference on Flock, reviewed here. Share the link to your Flock topic on your class website and newsletter.
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Slidesacademy - Slidesacademy
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Dazzle your audience with vibrant presentations using templates shared by Slidesacademy for use with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint. Use the search bar to find a specific topic...more
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Dazzle your audience with vibrant presentations using templates shared by Slidesacademy for use with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint. Use the search bar to find a specific topic or select from educational, inspirational, by color, and additional categories. Next, click to choose a template from the thumbnails displayed to view a preview and directions for download. After saving the presentation to your device, edit and modify the contents as desired.
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Take advantage of the many free templates available on Slidesacademy to use with your slide presentations and to share with students for use with presentations. Before sharing this site with students, discuss how to avoid the many ads on the site and provide directions on downloading and editing slides safely. Consider creating a "how-to" tutorial using a screen recording tool like Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here, to demonstrate how to search, find, and download templates. Another option is to select several appropriate templates for students to use with class projects and share the links within a collection curated in Wakelet, reviewed here. Sharing templates within a Wakelet collection makes it easier for students to find and use templates without navigating advertising.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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If You Build It: Engineering in the Classroom - TeachersFirst
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If You Build It: Engineering in the Classroom is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. This article includes background knowledge that discusses the evolution of engineering from the development of simple machines through modern times. In addition, this section also provides a short introduction to the components of the engineering process. Activities provided include a list of picture books related to engineering and suggestions for student activities. Additional extension activities include ideas for incorporating coding and design into STEM lessons. Content on this site includes correlations to ISTE and AASL standards.
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Bookmark and save this article as a resource for incorporating literature into STEM lessons. Find many more resources at the TeachersFirst STEM-STEAM-STREAM Special Topics Page found here. Extend learning for upper elementary and older students by asking them to complete activities found at Teaching NGSS Engineering Design Through Media, reviewed here. This collection includes lessons that include age-appropriate topics, such as how to keep lemonade cool for younger students and designing a smart power grid for high school students.
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I'm Trying to Love Math - Expanding Mathematics Across the Curriculum - TeachersFirst
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I'm Trying to Love Math is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here and provides book suggestions and activities...more
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I'm Trying to Love Math is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here and provides book suggestions and activities to encourage interest in math. The background knowledge portion of the article shares some historical perspectives on the evolution of mathematics, beginning with a bone found in the Democratic Republic of Congo over 20,000 years ago. Next, scroll through the activities section to find math-related picture book suggestions and additional ideas for learning about mathematicians through biographies. The extension activity idea shares how to promote interest in math by creating brackets similar to those used with March Madness to determine the most influential mathematician of all time. Content on this site includes correlations to ISTE and AASL standards.
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Bookmark this article to save as a resource for incorporating literature into math lessons and engaging students with learning about mathematicians by researching their lives and career paths. Encourage students to think about the many uses of math in their daily lives using FigJam, reviewed here. Create a Figjam slide and ask students to add a sticky note anytime they use math during the day. Extend this activity by adding a slide with columns and asking students to identify the type of math used during their day. For example, create columns that include geometry, measurement, data collection, and numbers. Use this information to create graphs and analyze students' different uses of math throughout the day. In addition to the Data Gif Maker, reviewed here suggested in the article, consider creating graphs and charts using LiveGap Charts, reviewed here to create charts representing data in many formats.Comments
I believe that integration is a marvelous way to help students to better understand math concepts. I have employed the use of integrating Science in my Math classroom and it has enlightened the student's way of thinking. Not only are they able to associate math with shopping, time management and buildings but they see where it can be applied to another subject area.Roxanne, , Grades: 3 - 5
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Walk Like an Egyptian: Exploring Ancient Egypt Through Literature - TeachersFirst
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Walk Like an Egyptian is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series reviewed here. This article includes background information about Ancient Egyptian civilizations from the Early Dynastic Period through the end of the Roman Empire with the defeat of Cleopatra in 30 BCE. Following the background information is a list of activities that engage students in learning about mummies, pyramids, and hieroglyphics. Additional resources include video links and extension activities. Content on this site includes correlations to ISTE and AASL standards.
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Bookmark this site to save and easily access the many resources shared in this article for use when teaching ancient history or with lessons about ancient Egypt. Ask your media specialist to purchase the books discussed in this article for students to read during your teaching unit. Consider sharing a timeline with students to help them visualize and provide context for the period of the ancient Egyptian civilization, such as the one found in the World History Encyclopedia, reviewed here. Enhance learning by asking students to explore one of the topics shared in the article further and share their findings by creating interactive images created with Genially, reviewed here, or animated videos created with Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here. Extend learning by inviting parents and friends to an Ancient Egypt event to share and discuss student-created projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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