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Conker AI - Conker
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3 to 12
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Conker AI is an AI-powered quiz and assessment builder that helps educators quickly create custom formative assessments. By entering a topic, grade level, and number of questions, teachers...more
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Conker AI is an AI-powered quiz and assessment builder that helps educators quickly create custom formative assessments. By entering a topic, grade level, and number of questions, teachers can generate engaging question types such as multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer that align with lesson goals. The platform also provides access to a large library of standards-aligned quizzes and includes accessibility features, such as read-aloud options, to support diverse learners. Share completed quizzes with students via a direct link or by exporting to tools such as Google Forms or Canvas, making assessment creation faster and more efficient.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), assessment (145)
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Use Conker to create short exit tickets or bell ringers tied to the day's lesson. Generate leveled quizzes on the same topic for different reading or skill levels. Have students help write quiz questions based on a text, unit, or experiment, then input them into Conker with teacher guidance. Use Conker to build quizzes that blend subjects, such as reading passages with science or social studies content, reinforcing literacy skills while extending content knowledge.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Ideaogram.AI Explore - Ideaogram
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4 to 12
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Ideogram.ai Explore is a web-based generative AI tool that allows users to create high-quality images from simple text prompts, turning ideas into custom visuals in seconds. The platform...more
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Ideogram.ai Explore is a web-based generative AI tool that allows users to create high-quality images from simple text prompts, turning ideas into custom visuals in seconds. The platform is especially strong at generating images with clear, readable text, making it useful for posters, diagrams, titles, and graphic design. With an intuitive interface and both free and premium options, Ideogram.ai can support classroom activities by helping teachers and students visualize concepts, enhance storytelling, and design creative visuals across subject areas.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), creativity (85), graphic design (49), images (267), photography (136)
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Have students generate an image from a short prompt, then write a narrative, descriptive paragraph, or poem inspired by the scene. Have students use the tool to design posters with clear text and visuals for science concepts, vocabulary, or historical events. Students can design book covers, story settings, or title pages for independent reading books or class novels.Edge Features:
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Udio - Udio.com
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5 to 12
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Udio is an online platform that uses artificial intelligence to help users create original music by entering simple text prompts, with no musical training or instruments required. The...more
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Udio is an online platform that uses artificial intelligence to help users create original music by entering simple text prompts, with no musical training or instruments required. The tool generates complete songs, including vocals and instrumental arrangements, based on genre, mood, lyrics, or other descriptors, making it accessible to beginners, hobbyists, and experienced music creators alike. Teachers can use Udio to support lessons in music, creative writing, and multimedia projects by allowing students to experiment with sound, explore how lyrics and mood influence music, and reflect on the creative process using an AI-powered tool.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), editing (90), songs (49)
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Have students write a short poem or paragraph and use Udio to generate music that matches a specific mood (happy, tense, hopeful, somber). Students can compare how different musical choices change the tone and discuss which version best fits the text. Students can create short songs inspired by a historical era, region, or cultural movement. They can analyze how lyrics, instruments, and tempo reflect a time period, geography, or cultural identity. After using Udio, guide students in discussing how AI generates creative content, its benefits and limitations, and responsible use. Students can compare human-created vs. AI-assisted music and reflect on authorship and originality.Edge Features:
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Google A to Z: Tools, Extensions, Programs & Courses - Monica Isabel Martinez
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3 to 12
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This Google document is a curated A-Z collection of Google tools, extensions, programs, and professional learning resources designed to support teaching and learning. It highlights...more
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This Google document is a curated A-Z collection of Google tools, extensions, programs, and professional learning resources designed to support teaching and learning. It highlights Google Workspace for Education as a free foundation for collaboration and communication, along with additional classroom-ready Google tools and Chrome extensions that enhance browser functionality. The document also directs educators to Google Educator Programs and Courses for professional growth and provides links to stay connected with Google for Education resources. Overall, it serves as a practical reference for teachers looking to integrate Google tools into instruction and streamline digital workflows.
tag(s): collaboration (113), communication (122), organizational skills (90), professional development (319), Teacher Utilities (215)
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Have students work together in Google Docs or Slides to co-author stories, research reports, or presentations, using comments and suggestions to give peer feedback and revise their work. Pair Google Search tools and Chrome extensions with structured research tasks to help students learn to find reliable sources, organize notes, and cite information correctly. Offer optional challenges using advanced tools or extensions, such as building tutorials, designing templates for classmates, or completing Google Educator mini-courses to deepen technology skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Civics in Real Life - University of Central Florida
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5 to 12
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Florida Citizens' Civics in Real Life provides a wealth of information that expands understanding of the United States government and how "We the People" engage with it and with each...more
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Florida Citizens' Civics in Real Life provides a wealth of information that expands understanding of the United States government and how "We the People" engage with it and with each other. The "tag" allows you to search for the amendments, the Bill of Rights, the Anti-Trust Laws, Black History, the Electoral College, and so much more. Each search will feature: Date, Title, Summary, Tags, and Link (Download or Preview). Each Civics in Real Life features a "To Think and To Do" section and "Learn More."
tag(s): bill of rights (39), black history (131), branches of government (70), civics (129), civil rights (219), climate (95), declaration of independence (20), electoral college (24), foreign policy (15), freedom of speech (15), hispanic (55), labor day (6), martin luther king (42), pearl harbor (16), presidents (153), womenchangemaker (79)
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Students can complete the featured "To Think and To Do" sections. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to learn more about a person or subject. Students can use Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here to create a presentation to showcase their learning.
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Middle School Benchmark Resources - Florida Joint Center for Citizenship
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6 to 8
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The Florida Citizens' Middle School Curriculum provided resources to support Middle School Civics and Government benchmarks, including curricular materials, teacher support materials,...more
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The Florida Citizens' Middle School Curriculum provided resources to support Middle School Civics and Government benchmarks, including curricular materials, teacher support materials, and assessment questions. For students in grades 6 and 8, the site provides resources for both World and U.S. History. To access the lessons, you must create a free account. All lessons can be downloaded in Microsoft Word, Google, or PDF format. Each lesson includes a lesson plan, handouts, slides, and sample answers.
tag(s): american revolution (93), bill of rights (39), branches of government (70), constitution (105), declaration of independence (20), electoral college (24), greece (47), holocaust (42), rome (36), sept11 (19), supreme court (32)
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Students can use all the resources that are provided with each lesson. Students can use the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here to compare Ancient Civilizations or the Loyalists v. Patriots. Students can use Aha Slides, reviewed here to create presentations on any of the material that was taught.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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16 Habits of the Mind: Communicating with Clarity and Precision - WonderGrove Kids
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3 to 8
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This short YouTube video introduces one of the Habits of the Mind, "Communicating with Clarity and Precision." It explains how effective thinkers and learners strive to express their...more
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This short YouTube video introduces one of the Habits of the Mind, "Communicating with Clarity and Precision." It explains how effective thinkers and learners strive to express their ideas clearly, use accurate language, and avoid vague or confusing statements. The video encourages students to choose precise words, organize their thoughts before speaking or writing, and communicate in ways that help others understand their ideas. It emphasizes that clear communication improves problem-solving, collaboration, and learning by allowing people to share their thinking more effectively and avoid misunderstandings.
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tag(s): thinking routines (35), thinking skills (116)
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Write several vague sentences on the board, such as "The thing was big" or "She did something nice." In small groups, have students rewrite each sentence in clearer, more precise language. Provide students with a short paragraph that contains vague words such as "stuff," "things," "a lot," or "very." Students can revise the paragraph by replacing these words with more specific vocabulary. Ask students a question related to a text or topic they are studying. First, have students think silently about their answer. Then have them explain their idea to a partner using complete sentences and clear reasoning. Partners can listen and ask clarifying questions if something is unclear.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Photos for Class - StoryboardThat
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K to 12
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Find free, safe educational images with the Photos for Class search tool. Find age-appropriate images fueled by Pixabay SafeSearch and proprietary filters, including automatic citations,...more
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Find free, safe educational images with the Photos for Class search tool. Find age-appropriate images fueled by Pixabay SafeSearch and proprietary filters, including automatic citations, and are licensed by Creative Commons for public use. Begin by typing your search term or using the microphone. Select an image to add to a StoryBoardThat comic, reviewed here or download to your device. Use the three dots in the caption to follow the link to view the image on Pixabay, reviewed here.
tag(s): copyright (42), creative commons (28), images (267)
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Include a link to Photos for Class on student computers and your class website, along with other free image sites such as Pixabay, reviewed here and Unsplash, reviewed here. Find additional resources on the TeachersFirst Free Image Resources Special Topics Page, reviewed here. Use images for any purpose, including multimedia projects created with Canva Docs, reviewed here and Sway, reviewed here. Use the included citations to teach students about the ethical use of digital resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Civics360 - Florida Citizen
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6 to 8
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Civics360 is an interactive civics review resource designed to help middle school students build strong civic knowledge and skills. The site offers engaging lessons on topics such as...more
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Civics360 is an interactive civics review resource designed to help middle school students build strong civic knowledge and skills. The site offers engaging lessons on topics such as Citizen You, Founders' Influence, The Founding from Colonies to the United States, Constitutional Principles and Structures, The Executive and Legislative Branches, the Judicial Branch and Legal System, Florida State and Local Government, My Rights and Liberties, Engaged Citizens, Voting and Elections, Why a Constitutional Republic, the U.S. and the World, an End of the Year Practice Assessment, and the High School U.S. Government Classroom. Each lesson includes videos, viewing guides, readings, vocabulary, review questions, practice tests, and helpful resource links. While Civics360 was created to support Florida's civics standards, the content aligns well with civics standards in any state. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): american revolution (93), branches of government (70), colonial america (97), declaration of independence (20), elections (87)
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Students can use all the resources that are provided with each lesson. Students can use 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by ClassTools, reviewed here to compare and contrast the three branches of government. Students can use Presentations AI, reviewed here to create a presentation on any of the topics that are featured on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Name Selection Tool
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K to 12
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SkyFrost is a simple, free online tool created by a teacher to help with classroom management by randomly selecting names from a list, which can be useful for calling on ...more
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SkyFrost is a simple, free online tool created by a teacher to help with classroom management by randomly selecting names from a list, which can be useful for calling on students, forming groups, or choosing volunteers. The Name Selection Tool lets you input a list of names, randomly pick one, and remove selected names from the pool. It also lets you drag and drop names between lists and display the selected name on a separate screen, which is helpful for classrooms with dual displays. The site is lightweight, runs entirely in your browser without uploading any data, and can even be saved locally for offline use, making it a practical classroom resource for promoting fairness and engagement in participation.
tag(s): classroom management (135), Teacher Utilities (215)
In the Classroom
Use the tool to randomly call on students during discussions so everyone has an equal chance to share ideas. Ask a fun or reflective question, such as "What is one goal for today?" or "What is one thing you learned yesterday?" Then use SkyFrost to select the students who will respond. Let the tool choose team leaders, helpers, or presenters for activities, review games, or classroom jobs to keep things fun and unbiased.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Primary Source Analysis Tool - Library for Congress
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6 to 12
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The Primary Source Analysis Tool is a graphic organizer for students. The graphic organizer includes three sections titled: Observe, Reflect, Question, Further Investigation, and Additional...more
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The Primary Source Analysis Tool is a graphic organizer for students. The graphic organizer includes three sections titled: Observe, Reflect, Question, Further Investigation, and Additional Notes. This document can be either downloaded or added to your Google Drive. You can also edit the document directly by clicking the three dots in the top-right corner and selecting Annotate.
tag(s): graphic organizers (57), primary sources (134)
In the Classroom
Print and share this tool for students to use when evaluating a primary source document. Students can then share their finished graphic organizer with Lino, reviewed here for others to view or include it as a supplement to a writing assignment or research project.
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Green Card Voices - Green Card Voices
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6 to 12
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Green Card Voices is a nonprofit organization that collects and shares first-person stories of immigrants and refugees through video, written narratives, books, and multimedia projects...more
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Green Card Voices is a nonprofit organization that collects and shares first-person stories of immigrants and refugees through video, written narratives, books, and multimedia projects to build understanding and empathy across communities. The website offers an extensive digital library of personal immigration stories from people who have come to the United States from around the world, highlighting their journeys, challenges, and contributions. It also provides educational resources, including a free teaching guide with lessons and activities for middle and high school classrooms that center on real voices and experiences to explore history, culture, identity, and civic life. The content fosters authentic discussions about immigration and can be a rich resource for social studies, ELA, and diversity units. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): cultures (290), diversity (55), identity (39), immigrants (51), immigration (85), multimedia (62)
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Have students watch or read a short story about an immigrant, then discuss themes such as courage, belonging, and challenges, using sentence starters to support thoughtful conversation. In ELA, have students write their own personal or family migration story (or a fictionalized narrative inspired by the site), practicing narrative techniques such as voice, dialogue, and descriptive detail. Treat the stories as primary sources, and have students identify key details about reasons for migration, cultural identity, and adaptation, and connect them to historical or current immigration topics. Ask students to select one individual and use a mapping tool like MyLens, reviewed here, to visualize the storyteller's journey and historical context.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Voter Registration - USAGov
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6 to 12
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The Voter Registration page on USA.gov offers clear, official information about how U.S. citizens can register to vote in federal, state, and local elections. It explains the basic...more
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The Voter Registration page on USA.gov offers clear, official information about how U.S. citizens can register to vote in federal, state, and local elections. It explains the basic steps for registration, how to find your state's registration deadlines and forms, and links to tools to check or update your voter registration status. The site also connects users to state and local election offices for specific rules and contact information, making it a reliable starting point for understanding the requirements and process for registering to vote.
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Have students read the page and create a simple flowchart using Mind Map Generator, reviewed here showing the steps a citizen must take to register to vote, including finding state rules and deadlines. Use the site to address common misconceptions (for example, who can register, age requirements, and residency rules) and have students sort statements into "true" or "false" using evidence from the page. Assign small groups different states to explore linked registration rules and compare deadlines, identification requirements, or registration methods, then report their findings. They can create presentations using a digital tool such as Aha Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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15 Fun and Inspiring Perseverance Activities - Mental Health Center Kids
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K to 8
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"15 Fun and Inspiring Perseverance Activities for Kids" offers a helpful collection of engaging activities that teach children to persevere through challenges. The article begins by...more
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"15 Fun and Inspiring Perseverance Activities for Kids" offers a helpful collection of engaging activities that teach children to persevere through challenges. The article begins by defining perseverance and explaining why helping kids develop this skill is important for their emotional well-being and success at school and in life. It then shares 15 specific activities with short descriptions and examples that children can try at home or in the classroom, such as praising effort instead of focusing on results, practicing positive self-talk, using "yet" language, planning ahead, reading books about perseverance, managing expectations, caring for a plant, and more. These activities make learning about perseverance fun, inspiring, and practical for kids.
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tag(s): charactered (86), classroom management (135), social and emotional learning (195)
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Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here to track how often to water a plant. Students can use Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here to record themselves learning a new instrument. Students can read various picture books about teaching perseverance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teacher Hive - Tony Vincent
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Teacher Hive is a free resource for finding and creating teacher-created apps. Registration isn't required to access shared apps; however, registration allows users to save favorite...more
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Teacher Hive is a free resource for finding and creating teacher-created apps. Registration isn't required to access shared apps; however, registration allows users to save favorite apps, follow content creators, and share their apps. Find apps by searching, browsing featured apps, or browsing by collection type, such as teacher tools, brain breaks, math, and more. Each app includes a link to information: a summary, AI-generated details about the resource used to create the code, and details about the target grade level. Visit "The Buzz" to find recent posts featuring newly landed apps, as well as suggestions for creating apps and using the site to its best advantage.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), game based learning (304), Teacher Utilities (215)
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Share apps found on Teacher Hive with students to use for review, remediation, or practice of classroom content. Teacher Hive is an excellent site to share with parents who ask for additional learning support at home. Create personalized learning activities, no coding knowledge required, for students to add to Teacher Hive using Gemini Canvas, located in Google Gemini, then choose tools from the dropdown box to find Canvas in the chat message. After refining your activity, follow the directions in Teacher Hive to copy the code, upload your app, or share the link from Gemini with your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bolt AI - StackBlitz
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Bolt is a free tool that simplifies coding by allowing users to describe the application or website they want to create in plain English, then uses AI to translate that ...more
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Bolt is a free tool that simplifies coding by allowing users to describe the application or website they want to create in plain English, then uses AI to translate that information into functional code. The interface features a live preview pane, enabling users to see their changes in real time as they edit code or prompt the AI for adjustments. When satisfied, publish the website and receive the URL to share. Free accounts include 300,000 tokens daily and 1,000,000 tokens per month. Building a basic, generic landing page typically costs between 25,000 and 100,000 tokens for the initial generation.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), coding (109)
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Use Bolt to engage students in a computer science or web design course by prompting the AI to create a basic landing page for a fictional business or a personal portfolio. To enhance the lesson and check for understanding of the generated code, have students take their most complex functions or script segments and explain them using Snorkl, reviewed here. This allows you to see the student's thought process behind the AI's output. For a final project that extends learning, challenge students to build a community-focused web app or a comprehensive digital study guide and then present their development journey through an interactive presentation created in Gamma, reviewed here. This process allows students to synthesize their technical work into a professional multimedia format that showcases their problem-solving and coding skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Life under Apartheid | Teaching with Primary Sources - PBS LearningMedia
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Help students understand the realities of apartheid in South Africa through historical context and firsthand perspectives. This lesson explores how apartheid laws affected daily life...more
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Help students understand the realities of apartheid in South Africa through historical context and firsthand perspectives. This lesson explores how apartheid laws affected daily life for Black South Africans, including restrictions on where people could live, work, travel, and attend school. Using video content and supporting materials, students learn about the social, political, and economic impacts of segregation while examining the experiences of those who lived under the system. This resource provides an engaging way to introduce topics such as human rights, civil rights, social justice, and the struggle for equality, making it a valuable addition to world history, social studies, and civics instruction.
tag(s): civil rights (219), Nelson Mandela (29), primary sources (134), south africa (32)
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After viewing the video, have students write a journal response describing how apartheid laws affected the daily lives of Black South Africans. Have students compare apartheid in South Africa with segregation in the United States. Using a Venn diagram made with the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here, have students identify similarities and differences in laws, daily life, resistance efforts, and outcomes. Students can create posters, public service announcements, podcasts, or digital presentations with Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here promoting equality and human rights.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Apartheid - Encyclopedia Britannica
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The Kids Britannica article on Apartheid provides a clear, age-appropriate explanation of South Africa's system of racial segregation and discrimination that existed from 1948 to the...more
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The Kids Britannica article on Apartheid provides a clear, age-appropriate explanation of South Africa's system of racial segregation and discrimination that existed from 1948 to the early 1990s. Written for younger readers, the article explains how apartheid laws separated people based on race, restricted the rights of nonwhite South Africans, and led to widespread inequality. The resource also highlights the efforts of activists and leaders, including Nelson Mandela, who worked to end apartheid and establish a democratic South Africa. With accessible language and easy-to-understand historical information, this article is a useful introduction to topics such as civil rights, human rights, social justice, and modern world history.
tag(s): civil rights (219), Nelson Mandela (29), racism (80), south africa (32)
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After reading the article, have students create a timeline using MyLens, reviewed here showing key events in South African history, including the beginning of apartheid, major protests, Nelson Mandela's imprisonment and release, and the first democratic elections. Ask students to identify rights that were restricted under apartheid and to compare them with the rights they enjoy today. Create a class chart with Infographic Presentation Templates, reviewed here discussing why equal rights are important in a democratic society. Pair the apartheid article with a biography of Nelson Mandela. Students can create a cause-and-effect organizer showing how apartheid influenced Mandela's actions and how his efforts helped bring change to South Africa.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service - Globe Trottin' Kids
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K to 8
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The Globe Trottin' Kids article "Mandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service" introduces students to Nelson Mandela Day and encourages them to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy through acts of service...more
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The Globe Trottin' Kids article "Mandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service" introduces students to Nelson Mandela Day and encourages them to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy through acts of service and kindness. The article explains the significance of dedicating 67 minutes to helping others--representing Mandela's 67 years of public service--and provides age-appropriate ideas such as organizing food or clothing drives, helping neighbors, cleaning community spaces, and volunteering. In addition to service-learning ideas, the site recommends books on Nelson Mandela and South Africa, as well as links to geography and culture activities that help students learn more about the country. This resource is a great way to combine character education, global awareness, citizenship, and community service in the classroom.
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In honor of Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service, have students spend 67 minutes completing a service project. Ideas include organizing classroom supplies, creating thank-you cards for school staff, cleaning a school garden, collecting donations, or helping younger students. Use maps, books, and online resources to learn about South Africa's geography, culture, languages, and landmarks. Students can create travel brochures, postcards, or digital presentations with Canva for Edu, reviewed here highlighting what they discover. Read a picture book or biography about Nelson Mandela and discuss his leadership, perseverance, and commitment to equality. Students can create character trait webs, timelines, or illustrations with Google Drawings, reviewed here that highlight important moments in his life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nelson Mandela and the Right to Education - AFT ShareMyLesson
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View this lesson that helps students explore Nelson Mandela's belief in the power of education as a tool for social change and equality. Through readings, discussion questions, and...more
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View this lesson that helps students explore Nelson Mandela's belief in the power of education as a tool for social change and equality. Through readings, discussion questions, and classroom activities, students examine Mandela's life, the challenges faced under apartheid, and the importance of access to education as a fundamental human right. The lesson encourages critical thinking about educational opportunities worldwide while helping students make connections among historical events, human rights, and civic responsibility. This resource is well-suited for social studies, history, civics, and global education lessons focused on leadership, justice, and equity.
tag(s): Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
In the Classroom
After exploring the lesson, have students discuss why Nelson Mandela believed education was a powerful tool for change. Students can work in small groups to identify ways education impacts individuals, communities, and societies, and then share their ideas with the class. Have students analyze one of Nelson Mandela's famous quotes about education, such as "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Students can explain the meaning of the quote, connect it to Mandela's life, and write about how education can create positive change today. Extend learning by having students identify an educational need within their school or community and develop a plan to address it. Ideas might include organizing a book drive, collecting school supplies, creating peer tutoring opportunities, or promoting literacy through a reading campaign.
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