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Teaching kids about the Bill of Rights is crucial for helping them build background knowledge about the United States government and legal system. Don’t miss our free downloadable. Grab … learn more

Want to add a flurry of creativity to your classroom this season? Our free printable has step-by-step instructions for teaching kids how to draw a snowflake. It includes … learn more

This article from the History Channel covers the history, principles, and symbols of Kwanzaa. Educators can use it to launch a classroom discussion about the importance of rituals … learn more

These top free winter holiday lessons and activities are easy to access, use and enjoy for teachers and students alike. Beloved winter holidays present an excellent opportunity to … learn more

Do you know a budding equestrian or a child otherwise fascinated with horses? Have you ever been in the company of a child when passing or driving by … learn more

PBS Learning Media. Kwanzaa is a time to celebrate African American heritage. Learn the ways people observe this festivity and trace back its roots to ancient African customs.

PBS Learning Media. Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration, but anyone can find meaning in the holiday. Check out the origins of the tradition, and and how it is … learn more

Students learn how scientists are studying what effect a warming climate will have on North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry. NC ranks 2nd in the country in Christmas tree … learn more

The holiday season is a wonderful time to incorporate some festive cheer into your classroom while still promoting learning and critical thinking. One fantastic way to achieve this … learn more

There is one tech tool that supports key skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and metacognition, all while having fun? Let’s introduce you to  Pear Deck’s Flashcard Factory! … learn more

When winter hits, students often realize that Hanukkah, Christmas, and many other major holidays are upon them. But that doesn’t mean all your read-alouds have to revolve around … learn more

Blended learning can be implemented in many unique ways, generally using a combination of one or more of the following models. Check out the 7 models that can … learn more

Bring the story to life. The Novel Effect app responds to your voice with interactive music and sound effects, creating magical moments when you read aloud from children’s books. The award-winning Novel Effect … learn more

Explore how sperm whales use an array of complex vocalizations to communicate with each other, hunt, and assess their surroundings. TedED Dec 14, 2023

This post aims to provide an understanding of different blended learning models, their structures, and how they are implemented in educational settings. By examining these models, educators can … learn more

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on blended learning. In our previous posts, we’ve explored what blended learning is and delved into its strengths and weaknesses. … learn more

Blended learning is an educational approach that combines traditional classroom methods with digital and online media. The purpose of blended learning is to give learners a more integrated … 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

Welcome to Elementary Science Class: A site dedicated to providing top quality science lesson plans and accompanying resources for free.  The vast majority come equipped with the objectives, … learn more

In today’s digital world, Computer Science has become an important subject for everyone to learn about. The knowledge and Computational Thinking skills associated with it are now crucial to developing … learn more

The source for the latest research news. ScienceDaily features breaking news about the latest discoveries in science, health, the environment, technology, and more — from leading universities, scientific journals, … learn more

Experience and honor cultures of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas through dance, music, literary, and visual arts. Watch Native Pride Dancers perform the eagle and hoop dances, … learn more

For thousands of years, people have been sharing Aesop’s fables to prove a point or teach a moral. Find our favorite tales to share with students, plus get … learn more

Whatever your interest – animals, the environment, geology, astronomy, chemistry, ancient times, physics – there is a science career for you. Learn more about what scientists do on … learn more

THE THREE DIMENSIONS OF SCIENCE LEARNING Within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), there are three distinct and equally important dimensions to learning science. These dimensions are combined … learn more

The Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching Grant is sponsored by the Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation. This grant supports the research-and-writing of mathematics materials for grades … learn more

Use these K-8 teaching tools to bring relevance to your lessons in today’s ever-changing world.  This K-8 teaching resource brings math concepts to life through fun and educational … learn more

Read a historical account of what occurred on the day Pearl Harbor was bombed, December 7, 1941.

Explore the history, geography, and government of the fifty United States with these teaching resources. Use our lessons, printables, and quizzes to review state capitals with your students. … learn more

Browse through a selection of printable maps of the U.S. states, U.S. regions, continents, and more. Plus, use our distance calculator to compute the distance between different parts … learn more

Introduce the story of Hanukkah and the history of this Jewish holiday through videos and classroom activities. Students will learn about symbols and traditions of the Festival of … learn more

New to using Google Forms? This tool is essential for teachers to not only save time but to be adaptive to student needs. Use Forms to survey students, … learn more

Catch up on everything new in Google Workspace for Education from November 2023, and see great ideas and resources!

There are over 700k job listings seeking candidates with Microsoft technical skills. Explore training, certifications, job listings, and land the job you desire!

A large collection of coding activities for all grade levels. This is a long list of online activities related to coding and programming. Program on computers, iPads, laptops–whatever works, … learn more

The week-long holiday of Kwanzaa begins on December 26 each year. Celebrate African-American and Pan-African families, communities, and cultures with Kwanzaa worksheets, printable reading, arts and crafts activities, … learn more

Students will enjoy learning the meaning behind the holiday, creating their own dreidels, singing Israeli children’s songs, writing holiday poems, and much more! These activities explore traditions and … learn more

Welcome to Women & the American Story! A digital curriculum for K-12 classrooms.  Women & the American Story (WAMS) is designed with that in mind. The primary resources and … learn more

Wintertime brings all sorts of new words for kids to learn. Use our huge list of seasonal vocabulary to make a winter word wall, for vocabulary or spelling … learn more

Snow is falling, sleigh bells are ringing, and winter is here! These winter and holiday classroom doors are full of cheer and frosty joy. Regardless of your favorite … learn more

Success looks different for every person. You can help your high schoolers figure out where to find career satisfaction by getting them the facts on the world of … learn more

This is a great way for students to be creative and to work on their writing skills by describing or writing about their holiday traditions, plans, or memories. A few … learn more

With the holiday season and the first snow fall, comes lots of excitement in students. Having fun, hands on, educational winter activities available gives students an outlet for … learn more

What is Chrome Music Lab? Chrome Music Lab is a website that makes learning music more accessible through fun, hands-on experiments. What can it be used for? Many … learn more

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

A collection of lesson plans, resources, and activities that are covered in the winter months, such as Computer Science Week and Christmas. Written by Lori Gracey December 8, 2020

Play games, complete activities, meet beloved characters and explore the North Pole!

Bring African-American culture & history into your curriculum. Throughout the month of February, we come together to celebrate Black heritage, tradition, and achievement.

Learn About the Northern Campaign of the Revolutionary War: This animated map brings the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War to life, complete with with troop movement, narratives, … learn more

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters.  The American Battlefield Trust permanently protects these battlefields … learn more

Final projects can help students summarize and review content from the entire semester. Plus, they can create fantastic products with what they’ve learned! Projects let students take what … learn more

As a secondary educator, a great service you can do for your students is to get them career-ready. Part of that is introducing them to the wide array of … learn more

Mount Vernon is dedicated to teaching people around the world about the life and legacies of George Washington. Our educational resources are designed to support further exploration into … learn more

Welcome and Happy Techmas!  Each day, beginning on December 4th, our High School DLCs will share a learning strategy complete with digital tools, examples, resources, templates, and future … learn more

Engaging all learners to explore and understand our changing world. Goals: To inspire, engage, and inform the public about the atmospheric and related science conducted by NCAR and the … learn more

From the Arctic to the Antarctic, snow and ice play a vital role in regulating Earth’s climate and providing freshwater resources to people, plants, and animals. The National … learn more

Next Gen Personal Finance, or NGPF, is financial teaching for education made super clear. Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is a website that consists of many free resources … learn more

Do you WANT to differentiate, but are completely frozen in fear just thinking about all the chaos that COULD ensue in your classroom if you tried it?  Here are … learn more

In a rapidly changing world where 85 percent of the jobs today’s students will do in 10 years don’t even exist yet, preparing students for future careers requires teachers … learn more

The best way to learn to code for teens. What Students Make. Students begin by creating and modifying video and image objects, adding filters, text, and other graphics. … learn more

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION WEEK is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the … learn more

The Web Wise Kids mission is to teach kids, parents and the community the value of making safe and wise choices in a technologically evolving world. We do … learn more

Students will conduct a Socratic Seminar, using Revolution Era documents to better understand the people, ideas, decisions and events of the War for Independence, as well as to … learn more

The truth is that having fully prepared art lessons that are ready-to-use will not only make you feel happier and more relaxed, and in more control, but they will … learn more

A fixed-wing aircraft is a kind of aircraft. An aircraft is a machine that can fly, but is heavier than air. Fixed-wing aircraft are sometimes called airplanes, aeroplanes or sometimes just “planes”. All fixed-wing aircraft … learn more

The 20th century began on 1 January 1901 and ended on 31 December 2000. It was the century that saw two world wars, the Soviet Union rise and fall, the coming of the telephone, sound … learn more

As the nation mourns the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, we remember her not only for … learn more

The story is a simple one, of a poor shoemaker and his wife who suddenly find they are getting help from a mysterious source. They discover their helpers … learn more

This set of hands-on activities tells the story of NASA’s Artemis Program that will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon. Intended for … learn more

Spot on Science shares how animals survive the winter, including warm layers, hibernation, and torpor.

Spot on Science is a collection of short videos focused on science and health lessons—from the rare plants found in Ohio bogs, to NASA’s discovery that Uranus is one … learn more

The more we read, the better writers we become. Teaching students to write strong persuasive essays should always start with reading some top-notch models. This round-up of persuasive … learn more

Find tons of fun and easy kids crafts, printables, and activities for children ages 3-10.

Everyone deserves to be treated equally. But how can people make sure that happens? In this inquiry-based unit, students will explain how Amendments to the Constitution attempted to … learn more

In this unit, students learn what public policy is and who creates, implements, and influences it. Through case studies, scenarios, and possible role-playing, students discover how difficult it … learn more

As teachers, students, and families enter an uncertain school year with new routines, both in-person and virtual, PBS LearningMedia offers this special collection of flexible resources to support … learn more

Let’s delve into a fantastic resource from Google’s Applied Digital Skills curriculum.  It’s about a skill that’s crucial yet often overlooked: writing a compelling cover letter. In our … learn more

In this nonfiction printable, students read a short biography on Louisa May Alcott and answer reading comprehension questions.

These Hour of Code lessons and activities are free and easy to use since most don’t require an account or login. The Hour of Code takes place every … learn more

Teaching photosynthesis this year? You’re in the right place! Five fantastic photosynthesis worksheets are ready to help your students learn and review this essential topic. There are activities … learn more

Christmas is the perfect holiday for art and crafting! These fun activity ideas help keep children entertained during the holiday break and also make beautiful handmade gifts.

Below you will find C-SPAN Classroom resources relating to the sections and periods listed above and found in the AP Human Geography Course and Exam Description.

Guidance for Enhancing the Rigor of K-12 Civics, Economics, Geography, and History The result of a three year state-led collaborative effort, the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) … learn more

As an educator and a passionate advocate for the transformative power of reading, Literature can have a profound impact on young minds. With this in mind, here is … learn more

Wish you could empower and engage students with strategies that lead to long-term information retention? Outlining and summarizing is a strategy that assists students in learning new material … learn more

Scrible is a tool that was developed to help with online research but has evolved into an education-specific system that’s helpful for teachers and students alike. t works … learn more

This is a time of year when we look for some fun activities to keep our students focused and active. If possible it is great to find projects … learn more

Have some festive fun with your students while still covering important areas of math with this packet of fall math activities for middle school grades. These fun math … learn more

Gamify your class by using this Classroom Jeopardy template. Edit the 6 categories. Click on each flip card to set the question and answer. Optional hidden sections for … learn more

The videos on this channel will help you learn how to use a wide range of computer software applications, educational websites, and other technology tools. Watch for a … learn more

The two weeks before school gets out for Winter Break are probably not the best time for deep learning or introducing new content. Students (and the teachers) are … learn more

In this lesson Buy Nothing Day is used as a jumping-off point to look at the role of consumerism in our lives and culture. Students learn the definition … learn more

This site is designed for students to LEARN, PRACTICE, and MASTER their facts. It also has all the tools teachers and parents will need to support LEARNING! Below … learn more

Here is a collection of Christmas themed classroom bulletin boards that are perfect for an elementary classroom.  A Christmas theme would have a lot of snowflakes, snowmen, Christmas trees, … learn more

Let’s get your room ready for the holidays with these 25 Christmas bulletin board ideas. Christmas and the holiday season are some of the most exciting times in … learn more

Have you decided to do a Christmas around-the-world unit with your class? Are you looking for Christmas around the world activities for your upper elementary school classroom? If … learn more

This lesson combines Music and Social Studies. Students will listen to and learn Christmas songs from around the world and analyze. Students will compare and contrast the different … learn more

This lesson combines Visual Arts with Social Studies. Students will read about how Christmas is celebrated in different parts of the world and draw a scene depicting that … learn more

Christmas Around the World is one of my favorite units to teach. It brings in diversity lessons, social studies lessons, and a chance for kids to see how … learn more

Creative and helpful teaching ideas, activities, and resources to teach with a Christmas theme. Take your students on a world tour with Christmas celebrations from around the world. Find … learn more