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OK2Ask: Google Keep: Streamline Your Digital Workflow - TeachersFirst
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Are your teaching ideas scattered across sticky notes, emails, and random documents? Discover how to make Google Keep your digital command center for organizing thoughts, tracking tasks, and streamlining your professional workflow. This engaging one-hour session explores how Keep's versatile features--from collaborative notes to location-based reminders--can transform both your personal productivity and instructional approach. You'll learn practical strategies for using Keep to collect instructional resources, provide student feedback, manage classroom tasks, and model effective digital organization for your students. Join us to explore how this underutilized Google Workspace tool can help you reclaim your time and mental space for what matters most: creative, meaningful teaching. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement Google Keep's core features to capture and organize teaching resources across devices and Google applications. 2. Design efficient organizational systems by using labels, color-coding, and reminders to streamline instructional workflows. 3. Apply collaborative features to enhance student feedback, resource sharing, and classroom management practices. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Are your teaching ideas scattered across sticky notes, emails, and random documents? Discover how to make Google Keep your digital command center for organizing thoughts, tracking tasks, and streamlining your professional workflow. This engaging one-hour session explores how Keep's versatile features--from collaborative notes to location-based reminders--can transform both your personal productivity and instructional approach. You'll learn practical strategies for using Keep to collect instructional resources, provide student feedback, manage classroom tasks, and model effective digital organization for your students. Join us to explore how this underutilized Google Workspace tool can help you reclaim your time and mental space for what matters most: creative, meaningful teaching. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement Google Keep's core features to capture and organize teaching resources across devices and Google applications. 2. Design efficient organizational systems by using labels, color-coding, and reminders to streamline instructional workflows. 3. Apply collaborative features to enhance student feedback, resource sharing, and classroom management practices. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): Google (22), OK2Askarchive (87), organizational skills (90), professional development (319)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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OK2Ask: Chrome Power-Up: Revealing Overlooked Gems for Educators - TeachersFirst
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Many educators use Google Chrome daily, but browsing only scratches the surface of what this powerful tool can do. In this engaging session, you'll discover built-in Chrome features that streamline research, simplify classroom management, enhance accessibility, and boost your productivity. Learn how to harness Chrome's native tools for everything from organizing tabs and creating custom searches to capturing screenshots and translating content on the fly. These practical techniques work on any device running Chrome, making them perfect for educators in diverse technology environments. Whether you're a tech-savvy teacher looking to optimize your workflow or someone who wants to reduce digital frustration, you'll walk away with immediately applicable skills that enhance both your efficiency and instructional effectiveness. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Apply Chrome productivity techniques to organize information and manage digital workspaces. 2. Use built-in accessibility and reading tools to support diverse student needs. 3. Implement Chrome's overlooked gems to enhance instructional delivery and model digital literacy. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Many educators use Google Chrome daily, but browsing only scratches the surface of what this powerful tool can do. In this engaging session, you'll discover built-in Chrome features that streamline research, simplify classroom management, enhance accessibility, and boost your productivity. Learn how to harness Chrome's native tools for everything from organizing tabs and creating custom searches to capturing screenshots and translating content on the fly. These practical techniques work on any device running Chrome, making them perfect for educators in diverse technology environments. Whether you're a tech-savvy teacher looking to optimize your workflow or someone who wants to reduce digital frustration, you'll walk away with immediately applicable skills that enhance both your efficiency and instructional effectiveness. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Apply Chrome productivity techniques to organize information and manage digital workspaces. 2. Use built-in accessibility and reading tools to support diverse student needs. 3. Implement Chrome's overlooked gems to enhance instructional delivery and model digital literacy. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): Accessibility (11), Google (22), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (319)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Google Sites 201: Building Effective Digital Learning Environments - TeachersFirst
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Move from concept to creation in this hands-on workshop! Work with a customizable template designed for educational settings and learn to adapt it for your instructional needs. Master essential site-building skills--from creating intuitive navigation to embedding interactive elements--while implementing accessibility features that support all learners. Regardless of your technology comfort level, you'll leave with a functional site framework that's ready for classroom implementation. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create a well-structured site with effective navigation that aligns with learning objectives. 2. Incorporate multimedia elements to enhance student engagement. 3. Apply accessibility best practices to ensure equitable access for all users. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Move from concept to creation in this hands-on workshop! Work with a customizable template designed for educational settings and learn to adapt it for your instructional needs. Master essential site-building skills--from creating intuitive navigation to embedding interactive elements--while implementing accessibility features that support all learners. Regardless of your technology comfort level, you'll leave with a functional site framework that's ready for classroom implementation. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create a well-structured site with effective navigation that aligns with learning objectives. 2. Incorporate multimedia elements to enhance student engagement. 3. Apply accessibility best practices to ensure equitable access for all users. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): Google (22), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (319)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: 3 Cool Tools for Timelines - TeachersFirst
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Timelines are powerful visual tools that can transform how students understand chronology, cause and effect, and the evolution of ideas in any subject area. In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore three versatile, free timeline creation tools you can implement at any grade level. You'll learn how to use timelines not just as presentation tools, but as dynamic frameworks for student inquiry, collaboration, and assessment. Discover strategies for scaffolding student comprehension from introduction to assessment while empowering learners to make connections between events, identify patterns, and visualize change over time. Whether you're teaching history, science, literature, or another subject, you'll leave with practical approaches to integrating interactive timelines that engage students and provide valuable insights into their understanding. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design learning experiences that use timelines to scaffold student comprehension in any subject area. 2. Evaluate three free timeline creation tools based on their specific classroom needs and learning objectives. 3. Create an implementation plan that integrates timeline activities into their curriculum. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Timelines are powerful visual tools that can transform how students understand chronology, cause and effect, and the evolution of ideas in any subject area. In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore three versatile, free timeline creation tools you can implement at any grade level. You'll learn how to use timelines not just as presentation tools, but as dynamic frameworks for student inquiry, collaboration, and assessment. Discover strategies for scaffolding student comprehension from introduction to assessment while empowering learners to make connections between events, identify patterns, and visualize change over time. Whether you're teaching history, science, literature, or another subject, you'll leave with practical approaches to integrating interactive timelines that engage students and provide valuable insights into their understanding. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design learning experiences that use timelines to scaffold student comprehension in any subject area. 2. Evaluate three free timeline creation tools based on their specific classroom needs and learning objectives. 3. Create an implementation plan that integrates timeline activities into their curriculum. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (319), timelines (60)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Digital Storytelling 201: Creating, Sharing, and Showcasing Student Narratives - TeachersFirst
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Take your digital storytelling projects to the next level! Building on foundational storytelling concepts from Digital Storytelling 101: Crafting Compelling Stories from Concept to Storyboard, this workshop guides you through the production phase of digital storytelling--from gathering media assets to publishing polished final products. You'll learn practical strategies for teaching responsible media use, guiding students through the production process, and implementing effective peer feedback protocols. Discover how to overcome common classroom management challenges while facilitating student-centered digital projects and explore assessment strategies that honor both creativity and content mastery. Join us to explore how digital storytelling can turn your students into confident creators and critical communicators in the digital world. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement strategies for teaching copyright, fair use, and ethical media practices in digital projects. 2. Utilize versatile creation tools that accommodate various student needs and technical contexts. 3. Design structured peer feedback and assessment frameworks that balance content and creativity. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Take your digital storytelling projects to the next level! Building on foundational storytelling concepts from Digital Storytelling 101: Crafting Compelling Stories from Concept to Storyboard, this workshop guides you through the production phase of digital storytelling--from gathering media assets to publishing polished final products. You'll learn practical strategies for teaching responsible media use, guiding students through the production process, and implementing effective peer feedback protocols. Discover how to overcome common classroom management challenges while facilitating student-centered digital projects and explore assessment strategies that honor both creativity and content mastery. Join us to explore how digital storytelling can turn your students into confident creators and critical communicators in the digital world. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement strategies for teaching copyright, fair use, and ethical media practices in digital projects. 2. Utilize versatile creation tools that accommodate various student needs and technical contexts. 3. Design structured peer feedback and assessment frameworks that balance content and creativity. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): digital storytelling (166), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (319)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Radiolab for Kids Presents: Terrestrials Podcast - WNYC Studios
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4 to 8
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Radiolab for Kids is a captivating podcast that brings science, curiosity, and storytelling together in a way that engages young learners. Featuring kid-friendly episodes from the popular...more
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Radiolab for Kids is a captivating podcast that brings science, curiosity, and storytelling together in a way that engages young learners. Featuring kid-friendly episodes from the popular Radiolab series, the podcast explores fascinating topics in science, history, and philosophy through engaging narratives and real-world connections. Teachers can use Radiolab for Kids to encourage inquiry-based discussions, introduce complex ideas in an accessible way, and inspire critical thinking. With its mix of storytelling and scientific exploration, the podcast is ideal for upper elementary and middle school students, making it a valuable resource for cross-curricular learning.
tag(s): listening (117), podcasts (163), stories and storytelling (75)
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While listening, have students create a visual concept map using MindMup, reviewed here or paper to connect key ideas from the episode. Doing this helps with comprehension and identifying relationships between concepts. Have students choose a topic from the episode to research further and create a presentation, infographic, or short report using Visme, reviewed here or Canva Edu, reviewed here to share with the class. Have students work in groups to research an interesting question, write a script, and record a mini-podcast episode using narration, interviews, and sound effects. Spotify for Podcasters, reviewed here or Buzzsprout, reviewed here can be used to record the podcast.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids - Tumble Media
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3 to 8
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"Tumble: Science Podcast for Kids" is an engaging, kid-friendly podcast that explores fascinating science topics through storytelling and expert interviews. Designed to spark curiosity,...more
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"Tumble: Science Podcast for Kids" is an engaging, kid-friendly podcast that explores fascinating science topics through storytelling and expert interviews. Designed to spark curiosity, each episode presents scientific concepts in a fun and accessible way, making it a great resource for classroom learning. Teachers can use the podcast to support science lessons, introduce new topics, and encourage inquiry-based discussions. With episodes covering a wide range of subjects - from space exploration to biology - Tumble is ideal for upper elementary and middle school students, whether as a listening activity, discussion starter, or inspiration for hands-on experiments.
tag(s): animals (274), dinosaurs (48), listening (117), natural disasters (21), plants (141), podcasts (163), space (248), stars (78), vision (41)
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Before listening, show students the episode title and have them predict what they think the episode will be about. Afterward, discuss how their predictions compared to what they learned. Choose an episode related to a scientific concept that students can test. For example, if an episode focuses on forces, conduct a simple physics experiment in class and have students record their observations. Students can work in small groups to research a science topic, script an episode, and record their classroom science podcast using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here or Acast, reviewed here inspired by "Tumble". They can include fun facts, expert interviews, and sound effects!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Glow With Your Hands Virtual - Glow With Your Hands
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GLOW with Your Hands Virtual is an online platform designed to introduce students to over 30 career opportunities in high-growth industries across Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and...more
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GLOW with Your Hands Virtual is an online platform designed to introduce students to over 30 career opportunities in high-growth industries across Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming (GLOW) counties in New York. The website highlights four primary sectors--Agriculture, Food Production, Advanced Manufacturing, and Skilled Trades--offering detailed job descriptions, educational requirements, salary insights, and career outlooks. Educators can use this resource to supplement career exploration in the classroom, helping students understand local employment opportunities and pathways. Additionally, the site recognizes its sponsors and provides contact information for further inquiries. This resource is a valuable tool for teachers to help students explore potential careers and connect with regional workforce opportunities.
tag(s): agriculture (54), careers (196)
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Set up four stations, each representing one of the industries featured on the website (Agriculture, Food Production, Advanced Manufacturing, and Skilled Trades). Provide job descriptions, salary ranges, and educational requirements from the website and have students rotate through stations, take notes, and discuss which careers interest them the most. Students can choose a career and create an infographic that outlines the education, skills, training, and potential salary for that job. They can use digital tools like Canva reviewed here or poster boards to design their infographics. Pair students and assign one as an "interviewer" and the other as a "job applicant" for a career listed on the website. Provide sample interview questions related to the chosen career. Afterward, switch roles and reflect on what they learned about workplace expectations and communication skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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STEM Careers - PBS LearningMedia
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Looking to spark curiosity about STEM careers? This collection provides engaging videos and resources that introduce students to exciting opportunities in science, technology, engineering,...more
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Looking to spark curiosity about STEM careers? This collection provides engaging videos and resources that introduce students to exciting opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math. This collection showcases real-world professionals, including aerospace engineers and environmental scientists, highlighting their skills and the pathways to these high-demand fields. With insightful interviews and hands-on learning connections, it's an excellent way to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem solvers.
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Assign students a STEM career (ex., engineer, environmental scientist, programmer) and give them a hands-on challenge related to that field, such as building a bridge with limited materials, designing a simple app, or testing water quality. Create clue cards with job descriptions, tools used, or famous professionals from different STEM careers. Students can work in teams to match the clues to the correct career. Students can research a STEM career of interest, then create an "interview" podcast using Buzzsprout reviewed here or Acast reviewed here or a written profile where they answer questions as if they were a professional in that field.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Careers That Work - PBS LearningMedia
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Careers That Work is an educational resource designed to help students explore in-demand careers across various industries. The website features engaging videos, interviews, and real-world...more
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Careers That Work is an educational resource designed to help students explore in-demand careers across various industries. The website features engaging videos, interviews, and real-world insights from professionals such as electricians, welders, automotive technicians, HVAC technicians, carpenters, plumbers, manufacturing technicians, healthcare technicians, IT specialists, and CNC machinists. These careers emphasize hands-on skills and technical training, connecting classroom learning with practical career pathways. Each video includes teaching tips and support materials. This resource is a valuable tool for teachers to inspire students about future job opportunities.
tag(s): careers (196)
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Set up stations around the classroom, each featuring a different career (e.g., electrician, welder, IT specialist) with printed job descriptions, salary data, and video QR codes from the "Careers That Work" collection. Students can choose careers from the "Careers That Work" collection, research education/training requirements, job outlook, and salary information. Then, they can present their findings through a slideshow using Google Slides, reviewed here or video with Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here. Assign students hands-on projects related to various careers, such as designing an electrical circuit (for an electrician), creating a simple mechanical design (for a CNC machinist), or coding a basic program (for an IT specialist).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Skilled Trades Careers - PBS LearningMedia
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Explore the world of hands-on careers that keep industries running! The Skilled Trades Careers resources on PBS LearningMedia introduce students to high-demand construction, manufacturing,...more
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Explore the world of hands-on careers that keep industries running! The Skilled Trades Careers resources on PBS LearningMedia introduce students to high-demand construction, manufacturing, automotive technology, and electrical work careers. Students discover the skills, training, and opportunities available in these essential professions through engaging videos, lesson plans, and interactive activities. This collection helps students connect their interests to real-world careers while highlighting the importance of skilled trades in today's economy.
tag(s): careers (196), computers (115), electricity (62)
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Give students a real-world challenge related to skilled trades, such as designing an energy-efficient house layout, troubleshooting a simple wiring diagram, or planning a safe construction project. They can work in teams to brainstorm solutions and present their ideas. They can be designed online using Tinkercad, reviewed here. Have students research a skilled trade (such as welding, carpentry, plumbing, or HVAC) and create a short presentation, poster, or video that explains the job role, required skills, and career opportunities. They can also include salary potential and education pathways in a presentation made on Visme, reviewed here or Genially, reviewed here. Set up small hands-on stations that simulate trade skills, such as measuring and cutting materials (using paper or cardboard), basic circuit building (using snap circuits or online simulators), or blueprint reading exercises, to give them a glimpse into real-life tasks.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History of Manufacturing: Lesson Plan 2: What's So Cool About Manufacturing? - PBS LearningMedia
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This lesson plan on PBS LearningMedia is the second in a series exploring the impact of manufacturing on society, technology, and the economy. This resource helps educators guide students...more
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This lesson plan on PBS LearningMedia is the second in a series exploring the impact of manufacturing on society, technology, and the economy. This resource helps educators guide students through key historical milestones, workforce changes, and technological advancements that have shaped modern industries. Through interactive discussions and activities, students develop a deeper understanding of how past innovations continue to influence today's world. The lesson integrates history, STEM, and career exploration, making it a valuable addition to the classroom.
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Provide students with historical documents, photos, or firsthand accounts from different manufacturing eras, such as letters from factory workers or old advertisements. Have them analyze these sources and present how they reflect the social and economic effects of manufacturing advancements. Students can research emerging manufacturing technologies (ex., 3D printing, robotics, AI-driven factories) and predict how these innovations will shape industries and jobs. They can present their ideas through a short essay or creative project like a mock news report from the future using a digital tool such as Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here or Animoto reviewed here. Host a debate on how industrial advancements have influenced social and economic structures. Topics could include the rise of labor unions, child labor laws, globalization, or the impact of automation. Students can take different perspectives and support their arguments with historical examples.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Halloween Escape - Genially
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Use this template from Genially, reviewed here to create an engaging Halloween escape room activity for students of any age. Try the escape room out...more
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Use this template from Genially, reviewed here to create an engaging Halloween escape room activity for students of any age. Try the escape room out by playing with activities found in the preview to collect five pieces of candy, then click "Use this template" to create a copy on your account and personalize the content. This template includes animations and audio features that add a spooky feel to the escape room. When ready to share, choose from options to share as a presentation on your whiteboard or provide students with a link to play from their devices.
tag(s): digital escapes (30), fall (12), halloween (46), holidays (283), mysteries (27)
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Customize and share this escape room activity with your students as you recognize and celebrate Halloween. Use it as a station during fall or Halloween parties. Change the questions to match your students' age level and content, and your curriculum. For example, include Halloween math word problems or vocabulary with spooky definitions. Find additional tools to include in your escape room by visiting TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Escape Room Resources, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Snowflake Generator - Transum Mathematics
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The Transum Snowflake Generator is an interactive math tool that allows students to explore fractals, symmetry, and patterns by creating digital snowflakes. This activity is ideal for...more
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The Transum Snowflake Generator is an interactive math tool that allows students to explore fractals, symmetry, and patterns by creating digital snowflakes. This activity is ideal for reinforcing geometric transformations, including reflection, rotation, and dilation. Students can adjust settings to observe how small changes impact the overall pattern, making it an excellent resource for discussions on similarity, problem-solving, and fractal geometry. In addition to creating freestyle snowflakes, you can participate in several challenges to develop snowflakes by following the provided directions. Teachers can use it for hands-on lessons in math, computer science, and art, engaging students in both creative design and mathematical reasoning.
tag(s): geometric shapes (153), patterns (82), problem solving (275), snow (23), symmetry (32)
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Have students design a snowflake and identify its lines of symmetry (folding lines where the design matches). Then, challenge them to create snowflakes with specific numbers of symmetrical sections (e.g., 4, 6, or 8). Introduce fractals by showing natural examples (such as snowflakes, trees, and ferns) and have students generate snowflakes at various stages of the design process. Compare their snowflakes and discuss how repeating patterns create complex designs. Have students design digital snowflakes and print them for a classroom display. Compare snowflake designs to traditional paper-cut snowflakes and discuss the difference between digital and handmade art.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mirror Room Escape - CrazyGames
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4 to 12
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Mirror Room Escape on CrazyGames is a free, browser-based escape room game that challenges players to solve puzzles and find hidden clues to escape a mysterious mirrored room. Teachers...more
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Mirror Room Escape on CrazyGames is a free, browser-based escape room game that challenges players to solve puzzles and find hidden clues to escape a mysterious mirrored room. Teachers can use this game can in the classroom to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills. Students must analyze their surroundings, decipher patterns, and experiment with different strategies to progress. Teachers can integrate it into lessons as a fun brain break, a collaborative group challenge, or a way to enhance deductive reasoning in subjects like ELA (mystery stories), math (logic puzzles), or STEM (pattern recognition and sequencing).
tag(s): critical thinking (179), digital escapes (30), game based learning (304), logic (166), problem solving (275), puzzles (163), STEM (371)
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Have students work in small groups to solve the game together, discussing strategies and sharing discoveries. Afterward, they can reflect on their problem-solving process and teamwork skills. After playing the game, students can write escape room-inspired short stories that incorporate suspense, clues, and logical problem-solving elements to engage their readers. Students can analyze the types of puzzles in the game and then create logic-based challenges using math concepts (ex., number patterns, geometry puzzles) for classmates to solve. Using Google Forms, reviewed here or Genially, reviewed here, students can design their own digital escape rooms with interactive puzzles based on a subject they are studying, such as historical events, science facts, or literary themes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nature Guys Podcast - Bob Staggenborg
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4 to 8
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The Nature Guys podcast is created by Bob Staggenborg, a former educator and nature enthusiast. He co-hosts episodes with various naturalists and experts, sharing engaging discussions...more
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The Nature Guys podcast is created by Bob Staggenborg, a former educator and nature enthusiast. He co-hosts episodes with various naturalists and experts, sharing engaging discussions about wildlife, conservation, and outdoor exploration. The podcast aims to inspire curiosity about the natural world and encourage people to spend more time outside.
tag(s): animals (274), conservation (109), listening (117), podcasts (163)
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Students can work in small groups to research and record their own short nature-themed podcast episode using Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Spotify for Podcasters, reviewed here, inspired by Nature Guys. They can script, narrate, and even add sound effects to bring their topic to life. While listening to an episode, students can take notes on interesting facts, key ideas, and new vocabulary. Afterward, they can share one thing they learned and one question they still have. After hearing about an animal or ecosystem from the podcast, students can choose a related topic to research and create a mini-presentation, poster, or digital slideshow with Canva Edu, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Welding Jobs - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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The site shares a collection of educational resources on welding, including videos, lesson plans, and interactive activities. These materials introduce students to welding techniques,...more
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The site shares a collection of educational resources on welding, including videos, lesson plans, and interactive activities. These materials introduce students to welding techniques, career opportunities, and the science behind the trade. The content aligns with STEM education and career readiness, making it a valuable resource for integrating hands-on learning and real-world applications into the classroom. Teachers can use these materials to spark interest in technical careers and enhance lessons in engineering, manufacturing, and vocational skills.
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Use an online welding simulator or an interactive PBS video to introduce students to welding techniques. Have them discuss safety procedures and basic welding concepts before attempting a virtual hands-on activity. Explore the chemistry and physics of welding by conducting a simple metal conductivity or heat transfer experiment. Students can compare the reactions of different metals to heat and discuss how this applies to real-world welding. Students work in teams to design a 3D model of a welded structure (e.g., a bridge, sculpture, or vehicle frame) using materials such as cardboard, straws, or craft sticks. Students can research historical and artistic uses of welding, such as how it shaped architecture, transportation, or sculpture, and present their findings in Genially reviewed here or Sway reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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House Building Activity: What's So Cool About Manufacturing? - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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The "What's So Cool About Manufacturing? House-Building Activity Lesson Plan" builds skills for the future! This lesson plan introduces students to the manufacturing and construction...more
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The "What's So Cool About Manufacturing? House-Building Activity Lesson Plan" builds skills for the future! This lesson plan introduces students to the manufacturing and construction industries through hands-on learning. The resource guides students in exploring the materials, processes, and teamwork involved in building a house while reinforcing STEM and problem-solving skills. Through engaging activities, students gain an understanding of how manufacturing connects to real-world careers in construction, engineering, and design. It's a great way to make career exploration interactive and fun!
tag(s): careers (196), design (76), engineering (141), problem solving (275), STEM (371)
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Students can work in small teams to design and construct a mini house model using cardboard, popsicle sticks, or other craft materials, considering structural stability, material selection, and design efficiency, just as real builders do. Design the house online using Delightex (was CoSpaces) reviewed here. Have students test different building materials (paper, wood, plastic, and foam) for their strength, durability, and insulation properties, and analyze which materials would be best suited for building various parts of a house and why. Students create blueprints using paper or Tinkercad reviewed here for a simple house, considering layout, materials, and manufacturing processes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classical Genetics Simulator - Ben Adamczyk
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6 to 12
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The Classical Genetics Simulator (CGS) is a web-based tool that enables students to apply lessons in Mendelian genetics to real-world scenarios. Through customizable simulations, learners...more
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The Classical Genetics Simulator (CGS) is a web-based tool that enables students to apply lessons in Mendelian genetics to real-world scenarios. Through customizable simulations, learners can perform genetic crosses, analyze inheritance patterns, and observe genotype and phenotype segregation without needing live organisms. CGS offers features such as investigating wild populations, analyzing trait linkage, and utilizing chi-squared statistics to support findings. Instructors can create custom populations and monitor student progress through an intuitive dashboard. This platform accelerates the study of genetic inheritance across multiple generations, making it an efficient and ethical alternative to traditional lab practices.
tag(s): genetics (82), simulations (48)
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Students can use CGS to simulate monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, predicting offspring traits using Punnett squares before running the simulation. They can compare their predicted ratios with actual results and discuss any variations. Have students receive a set of unknown parent organisms and determine the inheritance pattern of a specific trait (e.g., dominant/recessive, incomplete dominance) by analyzing the results of simulated breeding experiments on their offspring. Students research a human genetic disorder, such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia, and then use CGS to model its inheritance pattern. They could create a family pedigree chart using Canva Edu, reviewed here or a mapping tool such as MindMup, reviewed here and explain how the disorder is passed down through generations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Game Center - Smithsonian Science Education
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K to 8
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The Smithsonian Science Education Center's Game Center offers free, curriculum-aligned STEM games and simulations suitable for kindergarten through middle school students. Each game...more
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The Smithsonian Science Education Center's Game Center offers free, curriculum-aligned STEM games and simulations suitable for kindergarten through middle school students. Each game is designed with clear learning objectives and vetted by curriculum experts to ensure educational value. Notable games include "Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp" for kindergarteners to explore animal movements, "Tami's Tower: Let's Think About Engineering" for grades K-2 focusing on basic engineering principles, and "Showbiz Safari" for grades 1-3, which teaches about the diversity of plants and animals in different habitats. These interactive resources are accessible online or available for download, providing engaging learning experiences that align with educational standards.
tag(s): engineering (141), habitats (104), nutrition (135), plants (141), simulations (48), STEM (371)
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After playing a game (ex., Tami's Tower or Showbiz Safari), have students create a strategy guide or review for future players. They summarize the game's goal, identify the most effective strategies, and explain how the game relates to real-world STEM concepts. Turn game-based learning into a classroom competition! Students can track their progress and discuss different problem-solving approaches. Create a leaderboard not just for high scores but also for most creative solutions, best teamwork, or most improved player. Challenge students to design their own educational STEM game based on the concepts they have learned. They can sketch a game board, write rules, or create a simple digital prototype. Have students research real-world applications of the game's concepts. For example, after playing Tami's Tower (engineering), students can explore famous bridges or buildings and discuss how engineers solve design challenges. They can present their findings through posters, slide presentations using Google Slides, reviewed here, or models. Students can make a 3D model online using Tinkercad, reviewed here or CoSpaces. reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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