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How Data Visualization can Empower Students in a Data-Driven World - Canva
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): charts and graphs (196), data (212), media literacy (122), visualizations (15)
In the Classroom
Have students collect data from classmates (e.g., favorite books, lunch choices, or screen time) and create bar or pie charts using Canva for Education, reviewed here. Collecting and organizing data provides students with practical experience in arranging and visualizing information they are already familiar with. Provide students with different data sets and challenge them to choose the most appropriate chart or graph type using Canva (e.g., a line graph for trends, a pie chart for parts of a whole, a map for location-based data). Assign a topic (such as climate change, school attendance, or book genres) and ask students to research supporting data, then design an infographic in Canva with charts, text, and visuals.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Bad Data Visualization: 9 Examples to Learn From - Luzmo
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7 to 12tag(s): charts and graphs (196), critical thinking (179), data (212), visualizations (15)
In the Classroom
Show students one of the bad visualization examples from the blog (or similar recreated ones) and ask them to identify what's wrong. Have them vote or discuss in small groups before revealing the explanation. Print out or display several flawed graphs around the room. Have students rotate through stations, writing brief critiques and suggestions for improvement at each one. Over the course of a week, have students find real-world data visualizations in news articles, ads, or websites. They'll critique each one using tips from the blog and explain how the visual might influence interpretation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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25+ Impressive Data Visualization Examples 2025 - Maptive
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6 to 12tag(s): charts and graphs (196), data (212), maps (224), visualizations (15)
In the Classroom
Have students collect classroom data (e.g., favorite school subjects, birthplaces, or daily routines) and use Maptive's free trial to create visual representations like heat maps or pin maps. Have students research local data (such as park locations, library usage, or traffic accidents) and use Maptive to build an interactive map that tells a story about their community. In small groups, have students select a social or environmental issue (such as pollution, food deserts, or deforestation) and use Maptive to create maps to support a digital presentation or report, emphasizing how data visualization enhances their message.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Responding with Wonderment and Awe (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): thinking skills (116), visual thinking (13)
In the Classroom
Help your students learn and practice the habits of responding with wonderment and awe. This list includes resources for all grades. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn ways to incorporate the information in your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Edcafe AI - Edcafe
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), assessment (145), flash cards (44), Formative Assessment (47), images (267), presentations (33), Teacher Utilities (215)
In the Classroom
Include Edcafe with your other AI-generation resources to increase productivity and effectiveness for your educational needs. For example, save time by using the planning tools to generate lessons based on your teaching standards or to create a presentation using your teaching materials. Create formative assessments with the YouTube quiz creator to extend student learning as part of flipped or blended lessons, or during station rotation activities.Edge Features:
Includes an education-only area for teachers and students
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Premium version (not free) includes additional features or storage
Products can be shared by URL
Multiple users can collaborate on the same project
Includes teacher tools for registering and/or monitoring students
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Gathering Data Through All Senses (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): senses (22), thinking skills (116)
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Share these resources with your students to learn more about gathering data through all senses. Share a link to this collection on your school web page. Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Creating, Imagining, Innovating (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): creativity (85), makerspace (39), thinking skills (116)
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Help your students learn and practice the habits of creating, imagining, and innovating. This list includes resources for all grades. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn ways to incorporate the information in your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): communication (122), thinking skills (116)
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Discover new tools to try in your classroom that foster thinking and communicating with clarity and precision. Also, explore the professional resources (for you). Each review includes classroom use ideas. Read the details of each resource and find the ones that will work for you and your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Striving for Accuracy (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): thinking skills (116)
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Help your students learn and practice striving for accuracy. This list includes resources for all grades. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn ways to incorporate the information in your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Persisting (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): thinking skills (116)
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Share these resources with your students to learn more about the importance of persistence. Share a link to this collection on your school web page. Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Habits of Mind Explorer - Habits of Mind Insitute
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K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (179), preK (322), problem solving (275), social and emotional learning (195), thinking routines (35), thinking skills (116)
In the Classroom
Include this resource as part of a project-based learning unit by having students choose one habit to focus on as they work through a complex challenge. For a social studies project exploring historical figures, students can analyze which habits, like Taking Responsible Risks or Striving for Accuracy, were most critical to their subject's success. After conducting research, students can organize their insights and provide examples of these habits in action by creating a collaborative digital board with Lino, reviewed here. To take the reflection deeper, ask students to map out their own growth in that specific habit by creating a visual journey or mind map using MindMup, reviewed here shifting focus from just learning facts to understanding the mental behaviors that drive achievement, helping students become more self-aware and intentional learners.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Verification Toolbox - First Draft
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6 to 12tag(s): evaluating sources (45), media literacy (122), social media (61)
In the Classroom
Show students a viral image or social media post, and have them use reverse image search tools in the Toolbox to determine where the image originated and whether it has been used in a misleading way. Model how journalists verify online information using the Toolbox's tools for checking sources, dates, and locations. Have students compare how different outlets report the same event. They can use verification tools to check images, headlines, and claims, then discuss how presentation can influence perception.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fake news debunker - InVID & WeVerify
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6 to 12tag(s): evaluating sources (45), media literacy (122)
In the Classroom
Use the tool during a lesson on misinformation, bias, and digital citizenship. Model how to analyze online content step by step, then let students practice with curated examples. Have students compare how the same story appears across different sources. They can use the extension to check images and videos for accuracy, then discuss how visuals can influence opinions. Have students work in teams to investigate viral claims and create a short report, slideshow, or video using Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here explaining what they found and how they verified it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mindset Journal - Youcubed
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K to 12tag(s): journals (22), student-centered (9), thinking skills (116)
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Have students complete a short journal entry at the end of the day reflecting on a challenge they faced and how they worked through it. This form of journaling builds self-awareness and reinforces the idea that effort leads to growth. Have students write one skill they are still working on using a "I can't do this yet" statement from the journal. Post journal responses on a class bulletin board to celebrate perseverance and normalize learning struggles. At the start of a new unit, have students set a personal learning goal in their journal. Midway through the unit, they revisit their entry to reflect on progress, strategies, and mindset shifts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ChatGPT for Teachers - ChatGPT
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), chat (39), presentations (33), professional development (319)
In the Classroom
Use this educational version of ChatGPT for a wide range of classroom and professional needs. Create lesson plans that align with your state standards, upload your current lessons to create assessments or differentiate learning activities, or find new resources to supplement your current teaching materials. Take advantage of the integration with Canva, reviewed here, to create infographics, presentations, and other materials to enhance student learning. Canva is available through an app in this version of ChatGPT. Follow the instructions to link your accounts for easy access to all available features. Learn more by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: AI for Educator Excellence: Reclaiming Time and Enhancing Instruction, reviewed here, find out more about Canva's AI features by watching OK2Ask: Interactive Lessons with Canva's AI Magic Tools, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flexi - CK-12
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), chat (39), professional development (319), Teacher Utilities (215)
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Share Flexi with students to use as a homework helper and tutor, allowing them to practice and reinforce skills at home. Utilize Flexi as a professional helper when writing IEPs, planning lessons, and communicating with parents and your community.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Online Notepad - Online Notepad
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1 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): note taking (34), organizational skills (90)
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Students can use this resource to type notes during class. Students can use Online Notepad to create tables to share research data. Students can use Online Notepad to create lists of assignments to complete.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Native Americans' Complex Contributions to Military History - American Battlefield Trust
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6 to 12tag(s): battles (19), native americans (130)
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Have students create a map using Google My Maps reviewed here showing locations of key battles or military sites involving Native American tribes, identifying which tribes were involved and their roles in the conflict. Assign students to research key individuals mentioned, such as Lt. Col. Ely S. Parker or the Navajo Code Talkers. Students can present short biographies using Sutori reviewed here explaining their contributions to US military history. Provide students with primary source quotes or documents related to Native American military service and ask them to analyze the perspectives, motivations, and consequences reflected in the text.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Semrush - Semrush
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8 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), blogs (77), paragraph writing (18), plagiarism (33), writing (309)
In the Classroom
Have students draft a paragraph and use the Paragraph Rewriter or Proofreading Tool to improve clarity, tone, and grammar, then reflect on the changes made. Use the Sentence Rewriter to demonstrate how tone shifts (formal, casual, simplified) affect meaning. Students can compare different versions and choose the most effective for their audience. Let students use the Title Generator to craft attention-grabbing titles for their essays, blog posts, or presentations, helping them understand the importance of engaging their audience. Assign students to paraphrase a paragraph using the Paraphrasing Tool, then discuss how to reword content while preserving meaning properly.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GPTGO AI - GPTGO
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6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), data (212), Teacher Utilities (215)
In the Classroom
Assign students a topic and give them five minutes to use GPTGO AI to find key facts or summaries. Have them compare their AI-generated answer with a traditional web search to evaluate reliability and depth. Provide students with a list of statements (some true and some false) related to the current class content. Students must use GPTGO AI to verify the accuracy and cite the source link provided. In small groups, students use GPTGO AI to gather summaries or explanations of key concepts from a unit. Have each group create a collaborative digital or printed study guide to share with the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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