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Explore these top engineering lessons and activities for K-12 classrooms.  Look around. What do you see? Perhaps computers, phones, desks, and lights. Possibly chairs, backpacks, and textbooks. Likely … learn more

This Curipod Lesson Plan is designed to help educators integrate the digital tool to support instruction. Curipod brings an exciting addition to the available presentation and slideshow digital … learn more

Perplexity is an AI that makes traditional search engines look archaic. Perplexity AI is a powerful artificially intelligent search engine, effectively. This makes it a potentially useful teaching … learn more

How to make the power of AI research work for you. Here are three useful research tools that tell you where these found the information, with a basic … learn more

Poetry reading and writing should NOT be brought to the attention of our students only in April.  Poetry has so many positive uses in the classroom and it … learn more

Explore what causes seasons on Earth in this interactive adapted from NASA materials that features four cities at different latitudes. Use this resource to view how Earth’s axial … learn more

Naturalists study animals and plants in the wild and have sharp observational skills. They can spend hours in the field observing and recording data to understand how plants … learn more

Learn effective prompts for creating lesson outlines and materials, and then differentiating those resources for reading level and language proficiency. Once students are old enough to be reading … learn more

Teachers are some of the most hardworking people in the world. They juggle lesson planning, grading papers, responding to emails, and attending meetings, all while trying to provide … learn more

Design Elementary’s 8-lesson curriculum offers a fun and engaging way for your child to explore their creativity, while also learning valuable skills that can benefit them in the … learn more

Women’s History Month in March provides an opportunity to discuss and reflect on the role women have played in shaping the United States. The resources below will help … learn more

As educators, we strive to ensure our students grasp the material we present. But how can we be sure our students are understanding the material? Checking for understanding … learn more

MyMap’s mindmap generator quickly creates concept maps for any topic of your choosing. Richard Byrne Dec 19, 2023

Guiding students as they find their happy places builds self-awareness, an essential social-emotional learning competency. To that end, here is set of six happiness books that will spark … learn more

Sharing poetry in the classroom can spark so many awesome class conversations, whether you’re tackling required standards, celebrating National Poetry Month in April, or just enjoying poetry as … learn more

Write better book reports using the tips, examples, and outlines presented here. This resource covers three types of effective book reports: plot summaries, character analyses, and theme analyses. … learn more

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is the nation’s leading organization in lifelong environmental learning, creating opportunities for people to experience and learn about the environment in ways … learn more

Think about the faces sitting in your classroom each day. Are you envisioning them? How many of them know the types of careers available to them? Probably most … learn more

Earth is our most precious resource. Our calendars set aside one day to celebrate the Earth. This year, let’s spend the entire month of April learning about ways we … learn more

Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! That’s why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day … learn more

April 22 we celebrate Earth Day. Even as the world returns to normal, people are taking a thoughtful look at the natural world around them and the consequences … learn more

Connecting National Poetry Month and Earth Day can be fun, engaging, and inspiring for high school students. This Earth Day, try infusing environmental advocacy with poetry, which can … learn more

This spring, discover a world of eco-friendly fun with our guide designed with an Earth Day Theme for K-2 grade level teachers! Packed with engaging lessons, classroom activities, Earth Day printable worksheet … learn more

Earth Day is a time to celebrate and cherish our beautiful planet while taking action to protect it. This Earth Month Calendar contains a diverse range of engaging … learn more

Discover a world of eco-friendly fun with our Earth Day Guide for 3rd-grade to 5th-grade teachers! Packed with engaging lessons, classroom activities, worksheets, and games, this Earth Day … learn more

This article explores the job responsibilities of a Senior Mechanical Engineer, the skills required to excel at this position, and how this occupation relates to climate change and … learn more

Welcome to SubjectToClimate’s Earth Day Teacher Guide! At SubjectToClimate, we are dedicated to providing valuable resources for educators passionate about teaching about climate change and environmental protection! Our … learn more

Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, is a global day dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability. Originating in 1970, it has grown into a worldwide movement, emphasizing the … learn more

Bit is an collaborative interactive modern document platform that allows you to incorporate smart content inside of your documents. Educators from across the globe are using Bit for … learn more

Download 101 High-Energy PE Games To Get Your Kids Running, Jumping, Laughing and Playing! Each game includes a detailed lesson plan that’s easy for anyone to follow. Including skill focus, … learn more

Even the literary types can enjoy the benefits of technology. Check out how you can integrate literature and technology seamlessly. Here are tips, tools, and resources for teaching … learn more

ChatGPT has limitless potential for saving educators hours and hours of time.  ChatGPT offers the possibility to create resources for yourself, to further tailor and adapt resources you … learn more

Building lifelong readers is one of the most important things we can do in our classrooms. The benefits of reading are wide-ranging, from improving vocabulary skills to boosting … learn more

Did you know that you can integrate many of our design challenge and engineering lessons into your other content areas, like English Language Arts and social science? Most … learn more

Inquisitive is a complete, ready-to-go K-5 science program. To be inquisitive is to learn with purpose and depth. A lesson in an Inquisitive classroom begins with wonder, progresses … learn more

St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday held annually on March 17. Named after the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, the day celebrates Irish heritage with … learn more

Explore fun facts, traditions and history around the celebration of the patron saint of Ireland! St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint … learn more

Spring begins on March 19, and what better way to celebrate growth and new beginnings than with a new bulletin board?! There are so many fun ways to … learn more

In this video, we look at the history of St. Patrick’s Day and how the day became a global celebration. Your children will love learning about who St. … learn more

One of the best ways to nurture love for math in your students and ward off any possible math anxiety in the future is to capitalize on opportunities … learn more

Bridging the gap between abstract math concepts and real-life experiences can make the subject accessible and relevant for kids. By Daniel Leonard March 15, 2024

As kids age into elementary school, there’s significant research demonstrating that whole-body movement can help students deepen math engagement and retention, especially when the movement is integrated into instruction … learn more

Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or just feeling lucky, use these shamrock printables to inspire poetry, paragraphs, graphing, decorating, and more. This free shamrock printable bundle includes … learn more

Often, the mention of math evokes images of endless formulas and repetitive exercises in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. However, just as literature is not solely about grammar … learn more

March 14th (3/14) commemorates the irrational, transcendent, and never-ending ratio that helps describe circles of all sizes. Explore math-inspired activities and presentations, then join our pi parade and … learn more

Pi Day is a website created to encourage an interest in STEM topics. Science, technology, engineering, and math are all cornerstones of modern life. Pi Day is celebrated … learn more

The mathematical constant pi.gif, sometimes written as Pi, is approximately equal to 3.14159… Each year, Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 by math enthusiasts around the world. … learn more

Pi Day is March 14th each year (since the date is 3/14 and Pi starts out with 3.14). As a previous middle school math teacher, this is always a fun day … learn more

Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the three most … learn more

Rebel Girls from History celebrates Women’s History Month by focusing on the amazing, mostly forgotten women from the late 19th and early 20th century whose lives, actions, and … learn more

Make a pie to celebrate Pi Day on March 14, 2024! The date 3/14 honors the never-ending number 3.14159. This is the sort of holiday only celebrated by number fanatics, like yours … learn more

This month brings us both National Reading Month and March Madness, and to celebrate, we created this free book bracket template bundle featuring four different brackets plus a … learn more

Partnered with our friends at World Wildlife Fund to create “Youth for the Planet: Taking Climate Action in Your Own Community.” This climate action resource kit builds an … learn more

There’s something truly magical about springtime. Flowers bloom and birds sing as the world wakes from its winter slumber. Poetry captures that invigorating feeling, allowing us to share … learn more

Walter Whitman Jr., better known as Walt Whitman, is considered one of the most influential American poets in history. He was also an essayist and journalist, and his … learn more

Poet Langston Hughes (1901-1967) was one of the most influential voices of the Harlem Renaissance. This movement brought national (and international) attention to the voices of Black artists, writers, and musicians. … learn more

Say the name Robert Frost and you can practically hear trees swaying and snow falling. Robert Frost (1874-1963) is best known for his poems about nature that meditate … learn more

“Oh my goodness, have you seen all the political ads on the television recently?” said a colleague earlier this month. It’s an election year, but how are you … learn more

Project Ideas for Kids and Teacher Tips for a Successful Science Fair Science A-Z’s Science Fair Resources foster authentic student inquiry and teach the practices of real scientists … learn more

The eclipse makes the outdoors a free laboratory. n a path a little more than 100 miles across, going northeastward from Texas through the Midwest and into New … learn more

Can you believe it’s already March? With the promise of spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to infuse some fresh energy into your classroom. Here are … learn more

Hopefully, you have marked your calendars for April 8, 2024, when the total solar eclipse will take place. The Great North American Eclipse, as it has been dubbed … learn more

April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate the beauty, power, and creativity of poetry in our classrooms. Engage your students in the magic of verse with … learn more

Catch up on everything new in Google Workspace for Education from February 2024, and see great ideas and resources! This includes lots of new Google updates and Google resources for your … learn more

SheHeroes empowers young girls of all backgrounds to dream big, explore their interests, and ignite their passion for any career they might pursue. Through our online content and … learn more

Women’s History Month is a chance to honor the contributions of women in history and shine a spotlight on their lasting impacts on today’s society. Celebrating women during National … learn more

Information literacy is quickly becoming one of the most important topics to cover in schools across the United States. It sharpens their minds with critical thinking skills, and … learn more

Greater global awareness of mathematical sciences are vital to addressing challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate change, energy and sustainable development, and to improving the quality … learn more

March 14th (3/14) commemorates the irrational, transcendent, and never-ending ratio that helps describe circles of all sizes. Explore math-inspired activities and presentations, then join our pi parade and … learn more

What Is Pi? Pi (π) has been around for about 4,000 years. In Euclidean geometry, pi is the circumference (C) of any circle divided by the diameter (d) of … learn more

March is Women’s History Month, coinciding with International Women’s Day on March 8. It’s a time to recognize the achievements of remarkable women from around the globe throughout history. This … learn more

Explore classroom-ready resources created by the Museum and through the “For Educators, by Educators” initiative.  There are lesson plans, biographies, posters, primary sources, and more. You can search … learn more

Even if the days of online schooling are over for many of us, there are benefits to having a list of virtual anatomy labs and resources in your … learn more

Need some Earth Day projects for teens? Earth Day is a great opportunity to bring relevant environmental issues into the middle school or high school classroom. These students … learn more

March Madness, the NCAA college basketball tournament, is an exciting time. While you might not be able to take your students to the Final Four, you can bring … learn more

Women’s History Month provides an opportunity for students to focus on the voices and experiences of women throughout history. While Fishtank ELA highlights women’s voices in all across units year … learn more

Teachers can take a conversational approach to giving academic and behavioral feedback, helping students focus on what they can do next. Giving feedback on academic or behavioral issues … learn more

Challenging games, fun projects, and a healthy dose of AI tools round out our top picks for breathing new life into history lessons. A list of seven teacher-tested … learn more

To protect the rights of the people—the Constitution says it takes three parts of the government to make or change a law or make other important decisions. This … learn more

Affect or effect. These two similar-sounding words trip up English speakers all the time. In fact, the definition of “affect” is “to have an effect on something.” How … learn more

Learn and practice basic technology skills for elementary students. Perfectly compatible with any device and browser, these web-based flashcards offer a refreshing and engaging approach to practicing spelling … learn more

Here are some outstanding women’s history month resources you can use in your middle school classroom to celebrate women’s history. Middle school is a perfect time to hone … learn more

Use this packet for Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day, or any time of the year, to help your middle school students learn about the achievements of five … learn more

Don’t think of yourself as “just a teacher.” Your experiences and skill set align with many jobs outside of teaching. It’s just a matter of how you present … learn more

Where’s a shrimp’s heart located? How long was the longest bridal veil? What’s a nurdle? Finding the answers to these questions and more will leave your classroom shook. … learn more

Here is the January Choice Board filled with reading, coding, making, technology fun & special events in January. Shannon McClintock Miller December 30, 2022

An Explore Board is a document packed full of resources (articles, videos, PDFs, podcasts … anything) about whatever you’re studying. These resources showing the nuance and variety of … learn more

Templates, lesson ideas and activities to help you make the most of Be An Author month (March). Learn more at bookcreator.com/be-an-author

“Top of the morning to you,” as the traditional Irish greeting goes. As we finish up February and leap into March, we have many things to look forward … learn more

Explore the month of March with your students in visuals and lessons to help spark new passions within them and help bring new life to your classroom bulletin … learn more

Active learning is an approach to teaching that encourages students to engage in hands-on activities, problem-solving, and critical thinking. In an elementary classroom, active learning involves designing lessons … learn more

Teachers and kids love Kahoot! This online quiz game generator is incredibly popular, and for a good reason. Teachers show the questions, and students use the completely safe app … learn more

Join us in this exciting journey to make AI an integral part of your teaching toolkit.  Embrace the future, engage your students, and empower your teaching with the … learn more

Developing digital literacy skills is crucial for students to be safe and successful when using electronic resources. As a teacher, you want to make sure your students receive … learn more

AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools and tips for teachers and students.  Richard Byrne  2.14.24

Alison offers over 4000 free online courses across nine distinct categories. The types of courses across the categories include: Certificate Courses and Diploma Courses Alison is one of … learn more

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What is this Presidential PowerPoint? Our engaging and colorful Presidential PowerPoint presentation, titled “An Introduction to the President of the United States,” is a fantastic resource for teaching … learn more

What is Presidents Day?  In this video, children will learn all about Presidents Day — a special day that is always celebrated on the third Monday in February. … learn more

Career and College Exploration. This mini-unit is designed so that students can self-assess their career interests, intelligences and paths to success. The presentation includes links to career assessments … learn more