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Welcome to the CIRCLE OF STORIES lesson plans. These lessons will allow students to examine the complex and rich oral tradition of Native American storytelling, create their own … learn more

By examining true personal stories, told through short animations, students learn about unique individual experiences within the historical context of the Holocaust. This activity contains an extension to examine … learn more

A good short story is a perfect teaching tool. Because they require less time to read, they are an easy way to expose your students to new authors … learn more

Telling Their Stories describes the construction of an oral history. This method can be especially interesting for students learning from the elderly about their families, because some older … learn more

Dreamtime Stories is a collections of folk tales from Australian aborigines, many never set to paper. The oral nature of these stories lend themselves better to new technologies … learn more

In this original story from the National Air and Space Museum, three friends get ready to watch a solar eclipse. They make eclipse viewers and learn about what … learn more

Explore real-life career videos by job type or subject. icould.com is a career exploration website, built with the look and feel of a social networking site. A database … learn more

For over a decade, World Read Aloud Day has called attention to the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience, and … learn more

This collection is curated to showcase Black excellence through contributions, achievements, and ideas across subjects and eras. These resources aim to inspire educators to intentionally include Black stories … learn more

Helping your students see the possibilities of careers in STEM fields means providing them with diverse role models. Black History Month provides teachers with an opportunity to feature … learn more

Read these stories with younger students for an easy way to celebrate 100 days of school. What’s more fun than celebrating the 100th day of school? Reading about … learn more

Do you want your kids to have an awesome experience? On the Smile and Learn Youtube channel, kids, parents and teachers will find a great educational tool for … learn more

Watch exclusive video interviews with top children’s book authors and illustrators. Discover how family history weaves itself into Jacqueline Woodson’s powerful stories, why Erin Entrada Kelly says there … learn more

Elements of a Story is an interactive Web site where students can learn about different literary “ingredients” that make up a story. After watching and listening to an interactive … learn more

From Star Wars to The Hunger Games, Divergent to Star Trek, sci-fi stories offer thought-provoking scenarios and plenty of excitement. If your middle-grade or young adult reader is … learn more

GeoInquiries™ are short, standards-based inquiry activities for teaching map-based content found in different academic areas: American Literature, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Upper Elementary, Government, and Human Geography, etc.  … learn more

Use maps to enhance teaching about plot lines, authors’ lives, and the historical context surrounding some of the most important and commonly read stories in high school American … learn more

When big news breaks, it can be hard to cut through the noise and find accurate information. Misinformation thrives during times of war, natural disasters and upheaval — … learn more

Learn to create code through stories, music, games, videos, and more.

Designed for secondary students, part six of our web-based “digital textbook” explores the political, military, and social history of the state during the Civil War and Reconstruction, combining primary sources with … learn more

In 2014, Plimoth Patuxet Museums provided an inspirational setting for American Experience and filmmaker Ric Burns to produce The Pilgrims, a full-length documentary exploring the early histories of Plymouth … learn more

Thousands of teachers and students visit Plimoth Patuxet to explore early American histories and interwoven communities, investigate changing landscapes, and understand the past through immersive, hands-on experiences. Whether … learn more

Experience the past with this collection that highlights critical map concepts in American history including the original 13 colonies, expansion, resettlement, World War I, World War II, and … learn more

Family-friendly entertainment to share and learn about the past, present, and future of our people. These movies, TV shows, books, and podcasts showcase the diversity of Indigenous peoples—including … learn more

The sheer depth, breadth, and impact of Indigenous cultures is staggering. And while we may not be able to cover it all, we can offer students the vital … learn more

Welcome to Ellis Island! More than 12 million immigrants made their first stop in America at the Ellis Island Immigration Station between 1892 and 1954. In fact, more … learn more

TeachRock improves students’ lives by bringing the sound, stories, and science of music to all classrooms. Unit Plans offer a direct way for teachers to plan for days … learn more

Google Earth’s new creation tools let students demonstrate their learning on a map. Tell stories. Share information. Then share it with class! Google Earth calls itself “the world’s … learn more

Instantly generate personalized children’s stories using AI Kidstoryta™ harnesses the power of AI to create stories for your child. Simply input your story idea and our tool will … learn more

Veterans Day honors those who have served in the armed forces and soldiers who lost their lives in the country’s wars. In the U.S., the national holiday is commemorated … learn more

Bullying hurts. But it hurts less when we talk about it. Welcome to your safe space to talk about bullying. Bullying and mental health challenges are tough things … learn more

National Geographic Society We support a diverse, international community of changemakers — National Geographic Explorers — who use the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate … learn more

TCEA TechNotes. As a middle school librarian, I am acutely aware of the in-between space that middle school students inhabit. I serve 6th graders who just moved up … learn more

2024 NCHE Conference  Cleveland, Ohio | March 7–9, 2024 The National Council for History Education provides professional and intellectual leadership to foster an engaged community committed to the … learn more

TCEA. TechNotes. Math Storytelling Day is celebrated every year on September 25. It’s a day to celebrate the power of storytelling to make math more fun everyone. For many … learn more

National Hispanic Heritage month lesson plans, activities, and activities for elementary and middle school students. Hispanic Heritage Month starts September 15 and ends October 15. Celebrate the histories, … learn more

Anyone who tells stories is a storyteller. Yes, novelists, film directors, and anyone who’s done a TED Talk would qualify for that title. But it can also be … learn more

Creative Educator focuses on effective ideas and strategies to foster creativity and engage students in the curriculum. Articles are designed to provide you with an informed and diverse … learn more

Science News Explores is an award-winning publication dedicated to providing topical stories on current events in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children ages 9 and up, … learn more

Are you teaching level 1 French?  This bundle has a wide variety of lessons, games, activities and readings that can be used throughout the year. Comprehensible Input Units. … learn more

Autumn is a great time of the year to engage students’ imaginations and bring fall traditions and fun into the classroom. Fun fall writing prompts are a good … learn more

Introduce students to the people and processes they need to know with brief and purposeful videos. What better way to engage students and add variety to instruction than … learn more

The benefits of using current events in the classroom are practically endless. News stories help students better understand their communities, new perspectives, and real-world events. Introducing current events … learn more

National Geographic Documentary Films is committed to bringing the world premium documentaries that cover timely, provocative and globally relevant stories from the very best documentary filmmakers in the … learn more

We take road trips to capture empowering stories that give you the confidence and tools to find a career that matters to you. Wondering what to do with your life? We’ve … learn more

Museum Online: Stem Education. Access the Museum through our website and social media! Join us as we share videos, facts, and fun ways to explore STEM from anywhere! … learn more

Founded in 1996, the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) is an innovative online museum dedicated to uncovering, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society. A renowned leader … learn more

We believe the name says it all. NewsForKids.net was created by a teacher to make the news accessible to kids. We carefully choose high interest stories appropriate to … learn more

Improving storytelling through human AI collaboration. StoryBird.ai helps people create, read, edit, share, publish and monetize stories of all kinds.  Thousands of people use StoryBird.ai each day to … learn more

This Web portal is a collaborative project of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, … learn more

The New York Time Learning Network. A school year’s worth of short, accessible image-driven posts that invite a variety of kinds of writing. These short, accessible, image-driven prompts … learn more

Whether this thought fills you with excitement for a new year, or disbelief on how fast the summer flew by, Book Creator can help make the transition easy and exciting. … learn more

Here you can find a wide range of practical resources to use in your secondary classroom. There are full lesson plans to choose from, covering different topics and … learn more

Welcome to World of Tales! Whether a student, a parent, or a teacher, here you can take a magical journey, filled with adventure, or just remember what it … learn more

Illustrated children’s stories for kids of all ages. Storybooks are organized by age level (younger children, older children, young adult). It’s one of the few story sites out … learn more

Kindergarten is a significant milestone, a year filled with learning and growth, which makes the choice of books we introduce during this time critical. It’s our job as … learn more

Science is all around us. It shapes who we are and what we do, from the clothes we wear and the phones we carry, to the food we … learn more

Lost Women of Science tells the remarkable stories of groundbreaking women who never got the full recognition they deserved – until now.

Learning English is VOA’s multimedia source of news and information for millions of English learners worldwide. Beginning Level Let’s Learn English – Level 1 and Level 2 programs are designed for … learn more

Google for Education.  Everything you need to teach digital skills.  View guides, teacher stories, example projects, and more

One of the most famous tragedies in modern history, it inspired numerous stories, several films, and a musical and has been the subject of much scholarship and scientific speculation. … learn more

History A2Z is an online magazine. We connect readers, and history lovers, every day, to fascinating stories and facts that everyone loves to know. History A2Z dives into the most incredible stories of our past … learn more

Digital storytelling can be an effective way to engage students in hands-on and creative learning experiences. We all love stories and stories have the potential to intrigue, immerse, … learn more

Storytelling has been a fundamental part of human communication for thousands of years. From cave paintings to novels, stories have been used to convey important messages, entertain, and … learn more

National Air & Space Museum. The invention of the airplane by Wilbur and Orville Wright is one of the great stories in American history. The Wright brothers’ invention … learn more

Follow individual trajectories of America’s diverse community of veterans as they join the military, experience deployments, and then return and adjust to civilian life. Analyze oral histories that … learn more

Summer offers students sun-filled days and endless adventures. It’s also an ideal time to explore the world of nonfiction reading. Beyond fiction, nonfiction engages students with compelling stories, … learn more

40+ Stories and Activities for Kids. Here are free stories and cool activities to explore.

LEARNING FROM THE PAST TO IMPROVE OUR NATION’S FUTURE For over 60 years, American Heritage has connected our nation’s citizens through exceptional writing by trusted historians. These stories celebrate … learn more

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge, enhancing our … learn more

WHERE EDUCATION MEETS EXPLORATION Join Explorer Classroom — a live interactive session that connects young people with National Geographic Explorers — to hear behind-the-scenes stories and interact with … learn more

After assassinating Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth fled Ford’s Theatre and went on the run. His escape continued for the next twelve days and covered over ninety miles … learn more

Biography highlights newsworthy personalities and events with compelling and surprising points-of-view, telling the true stories from some of the most accomplished non-fiction storytellers of our time.| Biography website.

Choosing terrific books for eleventh-grade students to read is a must.  Expose them to a variety of stories and topics that will prepare, challenge, inspire, and encourage them as they … learn more

Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, … learn more

PBS NewsHour Classroom (formerly NewsHour Extra) helps teachers and students identify the who, what, when, where, and why-it-matters of news stories.  Classroom features daily news lessons based on PBS NewsHour, full-length video-based lesson … learn more

This collection is curated to showcase Black excellence through contributions, achievements, and ideas across subjects and eras. These resources aim to inspire educators to intentionally include Black stories … learn more

Here at Americana Corner, you’ll find informative stories of the great events, founding documents, and inspirational leaders who helped create and shape our country. From the American Revolution … learn more

Print spring calendars, reading comprehension stories, word puzzles, and learning center activities. PreK-6th.

The Story of HistoryMaps. Once upon a time… or at least when I was growing up, I loved reading stories from picture books at the local library. Much … learn more

The National Council for History Education provides professional and intellectual leadership to foster an engaged community committed to the teaching, learning, and appreciation of diverse histories. Through historical … learn more

Welcome to the video on using ChatGPT to improve student vocabulary! Learn how to plan using ChatGPT to generate original stories featuring students and weekly vocabulary words.   … learn more

MagicPolygon is an app allowing children and their families to create, narrate, record, share and livestream their own stories in an animated and fun way for an interactive … learn more

Curiosity Chronicles is a secular homeschool history curriculum. Our two main characters, Ted and Mona, take students on a tour through history beginning in ancient times. Curiosity Chronicles … learn more

A Comprehensive Digital Library at Your Fingertips. Growing readers are making strides in their learning and development with increases in both reading fluency andcomprehension. Our collection includes books with simple language, early … learn more

Reading Rockets  Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggles, and how … learn more

Personalized, interactive learning for kids 2-7. Watch: 1000+ ad-free Nick Jr. episodes & original learning videos you can’t find anywhere else Play: Designed to build skills and nurture … learn more