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Defining Mis- and Disinformation: A Toolkit for Teaching & Instilling Critical Thinking Skills
Today, with technology making information more accessible than ever before, we are facing a challenge. This surge of disinformation, often fueled by malicious entities aiming to harm individuals, … learn more
The Free Reading Program
The Free Reading Program is free for students in need. Our program provides learners in reading levels K-6 with a comprehensive online studying tool, designed to reinforce fundamental … learn more
The Wright Brothers: First in Flight
Leo and Layla learn about teamwork and cooperation from a pair of high-flying siblings. They learn how the Wright brothers worked together.
Mississippi River Flatboat
Young kids make their own DIY flatboat while learning about the mighty Mississippi River and the role it played in the establishment of trade routes and communities during … learn more
COLORING BOOK RESOURCES TO BENEFIT CHILDREN AND ADULTS
If you’re looking for ways to practice mindfulness, reduce anxiety, and foster art appreciation for yourself and your students, you may want to bookmark this blog entry. Here … learn more
National Handwriting Day
Here are some interesting facts and fun activities to celebrate National Handwriting Day.
Analyzing the Symbolism of the Statue of Liberty
This lesson focuses on the symbolic meaning of the Statue of Liberty as seen through various viewpoints and leading to dramatically different interpretations of the statue, and therefore … learn more
Guidelines for Teaching About the Holocaust
Teaching Holocaust history requires a high level of sensitivity and keen awareness of the complexity of the subject matter. The following guidelines reflect approaches appropriate for effective teaching … learn more
Holocaust Encyclopedia
Located among our national monuments to freedom on the National Mall, the Museum provides a powerful lesson in the fragility of freedom, the myth of progress, and the … learn more
RESOURCES FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February is Black History Month. As a former elementary school teacher, it was always very helpful to me to have a list to sift through to find just … learn more
25 Ways to Help the Zoom Generation Get Back to Paper and Pencil
After many, many months of online learning, teachers are finding that their students are having a hard time getting away from their keyboards and back to paper and … learn more
54 Fantastic 3rd Grade Art Projects That Teach and Inspire
Here are some of the best 3rd grade art projects that utilize a variety of media, from paint and pastels to clay and collage. Some of the projects … learn more
50 of the Coolest Winter Science Experiments and Activities
Winter means shorter days, colder temperatures, and lots of ice and snow. That means it’s time for experiments that you can only do in winter! These experiments and … learn more
EXAMPLES FOR TEACHING WITH FAKE NEWS AND PSEUDOSCIENCE
Are you watching students and colleagues make claims based on potentially unverified information they’ve encountered? How can we balance all the information we receive from various outlets with … learn more
Smile and Learn – English
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
The Industrial Revolution – 5 things you should know – History for children
Educational video for children, where they will learn 5 essential things about the Industrial Revolution: when and where it started, the changes in production models and means of … learn more
US History: Industrial Revolution for Kids
The Industrial Revolution was a time when the manufacturing of goods moved from small shops and homes to large factories. This shift brought about changes in culture as … learn more
Overview of the Industrial Revolution Lesson
In this lesson, students will gain a chronological understanding of the Industrial Revolution. They will develop an awareness of the causes and the most significant effects of the … learn more
History Skills: Free High School History Lessons
Learn about the past in a way that suits you. Each lesson, you can choose how you learn: watch a documentary, engage with historical sources, research online or read high-quality … learn more
Online professional development for History teachers
Find great PD opportunities to help support your teaching of history. Here is a list of some excellent learning for you. Courses are provided by Coursera and cover … learn more
What Is Universal Design for Learning ?
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) draws its inspiration from the broader concept of Universal Design (UD), initially pioneered in architecture. UD aims for inclusive access to architectural spaces … learn more
Digital Citizenship – Instructional Technology
Cy is the cyber security mascot for Deer Park ISD. His job is to share tips with students, staff, and the community on how to be responsible and … learn more
National Day Calendar for the Classroom
The Classroom is filled with lessons, puzzles, games, and more are all organized by month, making everything easy to access and use. Plus, everything is free for teachers … learn more
National Handwriting Day January 23rd
National Handwriting Day is celebrated on January 23rd each year. It is a day dedicated to promoting the importance of handwriting and encouraging people to embrace the art of … learn more
Handwriting vs. Keyboarding–from a Student’s Perspective
Every year, I have 4th-grade students compare handwriting speed to keyboarding speed. We run it like an experiment.
What Was the Holocaust?
During WWII, the Nazi regime, headed by Adolf Hitler, set out to exterminate every living Jew. They murdered 6 million. Why did they do it? How did they … learn more
News Literacy Classroom Resources
Resource Library. Looking for classroom resources? NLP’s resource library includes lesson plans, classroom activities, posters and infographics, quizzes, training materials and videos for educators teaching news literacy.
70 Best High School Science Fair Projects in Every Subject
The cool thing about high school science fair projects is that kids are old enough to tackle some pretty amazing concepts. Some science experiments for high school are … learn more
Title, Character, Problem
Use this graphic organizer to create all the elements of a story or write about a book. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs … learn more
Black History Month Choice Board for Middle School
Help your students understand why Black History Month is celebrated with these student choice activities for middle school students. They are perfect for researching famous Black Americans while reinforcing why … learn more
News Literacy Tips, Tools & Quizzes
How news-literate are you? Test and sharpen your news literacy skills with short activities, engaging quizzes and shareable graphics for learners of all ages.
America’s Best History
Inspired by the best historic sites across the USA, America’s Best History is one place where the history student or tourist can start, with a timeline history of … learn more
MAP SKILLS FOR STUDENTS
This collection features map activities designed to strengthen spatial thinking skills for students. Spatial thinking allows students to comprehend and analyze phenomena related to the places and spaces … learn more
ArtsNOW
ArtsNOW has developed a carefully structured arts-based pedagogy that promotes collaboration, creative and critical thinking and the ability to apply principles across different disciplines. We seek to build … learn more
Reading Rockets: Interviews with Children’s Authors and Illustrators
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
BLENDING HIGH-EFFECT INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES WITH THE 5E MODEL
Challenging circumstances aside, many educators continue to develop engaging lessons today. But how those lessons get delivered, facilitated, and assessed has changed for some. The 5E Model remains a … learn more
Using the U.S. National Parks to Support STEM Learning
Expeditions in Education provides STEM learning opportunities based on the U.S. National Park System. Expeditions in Education channels those vast resources into real-world STEM learning. At each stop, … learn more
Teaching Forensic STEM Lessons
Teaching chemistry and STEM by using crime scene-style forensic investigations. While Forensic Chemistry Experiments provides educators with everything they might need, the labs are also designed to be customizable for … learn more
Free ESOL and ESL Resources for Teachers
With tools ranging from interactive exercises and quizzes to games and comprehensive lesson plans, you’ll find a variety of aids to help tailor and optimize the learning experiences … learn more
Best Vocabulary Websites for Students
Learning new vocabulary is now easier than any time before and this is all thanks to the Internet. With a single click, users can access a wide variety … learn more
15 Awesome Invention Videos for Kids
From a soccer ball that generates energy to banana peel bio-plastic. How did they come up with that? How was that made? What will they think of next? They’re questions … learn more
30 Famous Inventors Everyone Should Know
From the printing press to the internet! Ask kids to name famous inventors, and you might get Thomas Edison or Henry Ford as a response. And while they … learn more
34 Valentine’s Day Fun Facts To Fill Your Heart With Knowledge
The real facts behind chocolate and roses. Did you know that the first Valentine was sent in the 15th century? Or that chocolates used to be prescribed by … learn more
40 Black History Month Activities for February and Beyond
Black history is American history and needs to be embedded into your classroom experiences year-round. At the same time, Black History Month provides the necessary opportunity to dig … learn more
Introduce Financial Risk Tolerance to High Schoolers With This Free Quiz
Risk tolerance plays an important part in your overall plan for investing your money. But how many high schoolers know what risk tolerance is, much less their own … learn more
10 Ways to Add Emojis in Google Tools
Emojis can be a fun and creative tool for educational activities. They are easy to use, can represent many ideas, work well with any age range, and are just … learn more
Lit2Go Collections
This collection of literature is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse and is funded by various grants. Scroll down to view the monthly literature section. Copyright © … learn more
Common Sense: News Literacy Lessons to Help Students Understand Election Media
Use these free lesson plans to help students apply media literacy skills in a real-world context. Politics and elections come with a confusing media landscape. But elections, and the … learn more
Common Sense: Is Seeing Believing?
Why do people alter digital photos and videos? The web is full of photos, and even videos, that are digitally altered. And it’s often hard to tell the … learn more
Common Sense: Are Deepfake Videos a Threat to Democracy?
Every day, teens engage with countless images and videos that have been edited or digitally altered. From simple Snapchat filters to short, lighthearted, or ironic TikTok videos, it’s clear that young people … learn more
Art of Mathematics
Art Of Mathematics’s mission is to make people enjoy learning mathematics because it is everywhere.. Content is provided beautifully and simply to help people find out that solutions … learn more
5 Strategies to Engage Learners Around Flipped Instruction
Teachers got a crash course in creating video content when schools shifted online. They relied on videos out of necessity to explain concepts and model strategies while students … learn more
Main Idea and Supporting Details Web
An essential tool for language arts classes! This graphic organizer will help students identify the main idea of a story and the details that support it. This printable … learn more
Martin Luther King Jr. Lesson Plans and Resources: Understanding a Life and Legacy
Martin Luther King Jr Activities and Lessons for a New Generation “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that … learn more
World History Encyclopedia: Teaching Materials
Free Lessons, Activities & More Our lessons come with a collection of supplementary materials and useful links on the subject, as well as downloadable handouts, assessments, keys and … learn more
The Kids Guide to National Parks
The Kids Guide to America’s National Parks takes your kids on a fun-filled, page-turning adventure to discover our nation’s most scenic and treasured national parks. This fun guide … learn more
10 MORE SHORTCUTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW
Back by popular demand, it’s a whole new batch of shortcuts you may not know. These guys can help save you time and improve your daily life. If … learn more
22 Winter-Themed Activities for the Kindergarten Classroom
When it’s time to come back from winter break or Christmas break – it’s time to hit the ground running in kindergarten. There is explosive growth that happens … learn more
21 Things 4 Students
Welcome to FREE activities to integrate technology into the middle school classroom curriculum (grades 5-9). Build knowledge and learn new tech skills for the 21st century. Be safe … learn more
TOOLKIT FOR DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
The toolkit provides resources for educator use in developing both an understanding of digital citizenship and ideas for implementing into classroom curriculum. It is built to help educators … learn more
5 Brilliant Ways to Use Games in the Classroom
Are you looking for games to play with a classroom community? Games in the classroom are a piece of a giant teaching puzzle in which I am finding a way … learn more
Common Job Skills That You Should Master [Infographic]
Being smart and skilled in a specific industry isn’t enough to make someone succeed in life. Aside from having remarkable abilities, there are general job skills that might … learn more
Best Collaborative Whiteboards for Teachers
With the rise of remote working and learning, the ability to collaborate effectively from different locations has never been more important. Collaborative whiteboards have stepped into this space, … learn more
C-Span Classroom: The First Ladies
View the C-SPAN Classroom content for each of the First Ladies and White House Hostesses that served during the tenures of the 46 U.S. Presidents. Resources include biographies from … learn more
Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer
An essential graphic organizer for all ELA classes! Students are asked to identify cause and effect of a story with this graphic organizer. This printable is customizable. Tailor … learn more
Martin Luther King Jr. Facts Events and Places Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your students learn interesting facts about the life of Martin Luther King Jr.. This activity … learn more
20 ideas for exit tickets in the classroom
How can we make the most of the end of class? How can we tie a bow on a day of class to wrap everything up? An exit … learn more
What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)?
This Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Midwest video explains how career and technical education (CTE) classes can allow high school students to prepare for specialized jobs as well as … learn more
CAREER READINESS COMPETENCIES
There are eight career readiness competencies, as outlined by NACE, each of which can be demonstrated in a variety of ways. Career and Self-Development Communication Critical Thinking Equity and … learn more
Keys To Your Future – College And Career Readiness
Keys To Your Future is a digital course created in partnership with UBS to help teachers deliver critical career and college readiness skills to high school students. Lessons … learn more
What Is Career Readiness and Why Is It Important?
Career readiness is the process of preparing students of any age with the essential skills they need to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job. Citation: Popovich, … learn more
iCivics: The Road to Civil Rights
Explore with students the methods Dr. King and other leaders used to advance civil rights. Students will learn about opposition to the movement, and identify how it took … learn more
Space Station Explorers Lesson Plans
Space-based science is supporting our nation’s goals in education. Space Station Explorers is a community of educators, learners, and organizations that make STEM learning fun and exciting through … learn more
Martin Luther King Jr. | Civil Rights Leader Video
Each year, the United States sets aside the third Monday in January to remember the life and work of legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. … learn more
Martin Luther King, Jr. Choice Board for Middle School
These Martin Luther King Day student choice activities for middle school students are perfect for celebrating and learning about Dr. King’s life, message, and vision in your classroom! They are … learn more
TeacherVision: First Lady of the Air: Amelia Earhart
Share the story of Amelia Earhart’s achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of learning more about this pioneering aviator.
TeacherVision: Amelia Earhart’s Solo Flight
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific. This worksheet includes several FutureFit Extension Activities that highlight 21st Century … learn more
Canva Lesson Plans
Canva now offers curricular lessons, aimed at K-8 subjects like Math, Science, English, ELA, and Art. As a former classroom teacher, I used to spend hours designing lesson plans. … learn more
Elements of a Story Interactive
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
Kids Discovery: How the Titanic Sank Infographic
It was midnight on April 15th. Captain Smith told the ship’s wireless operators to send a distress call. Commemorate the Titanic disaster with this infographic explaining the physics behind … learn more
Kids Discovery: Earth Day Infographic
Earth Day is April 22nd! In celebration, here are some things kids can do to make our planet a better place to live. Don’t forget- infographics can also be pinned … learn more
Kids Discovery: The U.S. Congress Infographic
The United States government has three branches – the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch. The legislative branch, which is called Congress, has two parts … learn more
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President
Once upon a time, there was a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. He taught us that things won’t always be awesome, but your response can be. Kid … learn more
EDSITEment: Dr. King’s Dream
In this lesson, students will learn about the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will listen to a brief biography, view photographs … learn more
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Power of Words
A Lesson Plan for Grades 7–12. In this lesson, students have the opportunity to discuss how words have the power to bring about political, social, or economic change … learn more
Martin Luther King Jr. Online
MLK Speeches, Pictures, Quotes, Biography, Videos & More for Teachers, Students and Fans. Lesson Plans.
Constituting America: Constitutional Lesson Plans
The mission is to teach students across America about the nonpartisan relevancy of the U.S. Constitution and the principles of self-governance inherent in our founding documents. Also, check … learn more
CANVA’S CHARTS APP: EASILY DESIGN BEAUTIFUL CHARTS AND GRAPHS
Wish you could create breathtaking charts, diagrams, and graphs? Blend beautiful landscapes into the background of your graph? Show children learning on a graph featuring student growth? Step … learn more
Title and Story Map
Students review a story by filling in the title and a problem in this graphic organizer. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by … learn more
CHOICE BOARDS FOR ACTIVE LEARNING IN MATH
None of us like to be told what to do all of the time. Students like to have the freedom to make their own choices once in a … learn more
ONLINE READING PROGRAMS AND DIGITAL APPS
Looking for some ways to supplement your reading interventions? Here are a few AI-recommended solutions with reflections about each one. Let’s explore 21 supplemental online reading programs and … learn more
13 of the Best Education Conferences To Check Out in 2024
Education conferences give teachers, administrators, and other education professionals a chance to explore new ideas and strategies, network with their peers, and recharge their excitement for teaching. Plus, … learn more
40 Easy Kindergarten Science Experiments for Hands-On Learning
Every day is chock-full of new discoveries when you are a kindergartner! These hands-on kindergarten science experiments and activities take advantage of kids’ boundless curiosity. They’ll learn about … learn more
25 Kindergarten STEM Challenges That Little Ones Will Love
STEM challenges are such a fun way for kids to explore how the world works. By building and creating, they learn problem-solving skills and get hands-on experience with … learn more
50 Interesting 6th Grade Science Fair Projects and Classroom Activities
Sixth grade science covers a wide variety of topics and varies depending on the curriculum. We’ve rounded up the best 6th grade science fair projects to inspire kids, … learn more
These Free Life Cycle Printables Are Perfect for Spring Science Lessons
Kids will love this interactive way of learning about the life cycle of plants and animals. Teaching about the life cycle is best done with visuals. BY STACY TORNIO … learn more
23 5th Grade Math Games for Teaching Fractions, Decimals, and More
It’s so important that 5th-grade math students master key concepts like fractions and decimals as they prepare to move on to advanced math classes. These games can help … learn more
50 Fantastic 5th Grade Science Projects, Experiments, and Activities
There’s something so fascinating about hands-on science experiments and projects. They make learning so meaningful and so much fun! These 5th grade science projects help kids explore biology, … learn more