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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

Explore cause-and-effect with your students by organizing these items on a printable chart. This graphic organizer is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the … learn more

As the holiday season approaches, you’re looking for ways to channel that festive energy into a holiday party or (even better) creative Christmas crafts and Christmas decorations. Not … learn more

Find questions, exercises, and assignments designed to guide students’ reading of Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath while promoting discussion, research, and writing. The questions, exercises, and assignments on these … learn more

Discover brief discussion techniques of plot, character development and theme employed by Steinbeck in his brief novella, Cannery Row. This guide is designed to assist teachers in moving students … learn more

Holiday Resources For All Grades. Every holiday holds a lesson. We have a large selection of printables, activities, and learning materials to choose from that highlight the details … learn more

With the help of certified and current classroom teachers, TeacherVision creates and vets classroom resources that are accurate, timely, and reflect what teachers need to best support their … learn more

If you can see or hear the materials on the Library of Congress website, you may view or listen to them on the site. We are making them … learn more

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, … learn more

There’s almost always a good reason to play music in the classroom. But finding a motivating, fast-paced playlist of school-appropriate songs can be tricky. We turned to the teachers in … learn more

A college education is an admirable goal, and it’s a must-have for certain careers these days. But there are plenty of terrific skilled jobs that don’t require a … learn more

An awesome second grade classroom library needs so many types of books. You’ve got your favorite series, read-alouds, and teaching titles, but updating your shelves can help make … learn more

TCEA TechNote. “Student engagement” has become the catchphrase ever since students were at home, partaking in online learning. Yes, this phrase is a very important piece of learning, … learn more

Ultimate AI Creator. FyreGenie is an advanced AI writing tool designed to assist users in generating a wide range of content types. Whether you need blogs, articles, emails, … learn more

Not your everyday calendar, here you can find important events in literary history, authors’ birthdays, and a variety of holidays, all with related activities and resources that make … learn more

Our site is filled with freebies to make learning fun for toddler, preschool, pre k, and kindergarten age students. So whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler … learn more

New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins. Instead of handling disruptions after they’ve happened, it can be more … learn more

Kids all know that Halloween is associated with downright spooky. It is time to draw out the pumpkins and pick a costume. Halloween is derived from Samhain, a … learn more

We always find that students who are taught phonics at an early age, later in life, have very strong spelling skills. Phonics is basically a system that helps … learn more

Told through animation, comedy, musical, non-fiction, and scripted films, WE THE ECONOMY seeks to demystify a complicated topic while empowering the public to take control of their own … learn more

OUR FREE, REAL-TIME STOCK SIMULATOR MAKES LEARNING FUN! Wall Street Survivor’s step-by-step courses, videos and real-time stock market simulator will help you learn how to invest in the … learn more

Economics-games.com is a free educational games site for teaching microeconomics, industrial organization and game theory. Choose the game you want to run, enter the number of players and … learn more

Welcome to SongZone, an age-specific resource for Songs, Nativities and Assembly packages for children aged between 5-11. The songs are topic based or seasonal, offering easily singable fun … learn more

Games for high school students can make learning more fun. Learning through games requires a careful balance of structure and fun (so the kids don’t go crazy) and … learn more

Below you will find C-SPAN Classroom resources relating to the topics and categories. These resources are organized in reverse chronological order. Click on each title to expand the section … learn more

Welcome to C-SPAN Classroom’s Lesson Plans! This section of the website is designed to enhance social studies curriculums by providing teachers with structured lesson plans that examine a … learn more

In a world filled with rapid pace communication through a variety of platforms, we have an abundance of information available at our fingertips. Discerning fact from fiction can … learn more

Below are collections of C-SPAN Classroom resources organized by various topics and themes. Additional C-SPAN Classroom resources can be found on the C-SPAN Classroom website.

Collections of C-SPAN Classroom resources organized by various topics and themes. Additional C-SPAN Classroom resources can be found on the C-SPAN Classroom website.

Learn about the origins of Halloween traditions through these educational videos and activities. Students will learn about Halloween’s Irish roots, the Celtic festival of Samhain, All Souls’ Day, … learn more

An authoritative, comprehensive reference website that offers an encyclopedia, a dictionary, an atlas, and several almanacs. Infoplease is proud to present not only informational content and reference documents, … learn more

I recently discovered Diffit. Have you heard of it? It’s a brand new, AI-based tool for teachers that allows one to easily convert any content to all reading levels. … learn more

NAMLE envisions a day when everyone, in our nation and around the world, possesses the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act using all forms of communication. Media literacy … learn more

Understanding how to effectively search the Internet is an essential “information literacy” skill. Although students use the Internet to search for things all the time, very few will … learn more

The MediaWise Teen Fact-Checking Network (TFCN) publishes fact-checks for teenagers, by teenagers. TFCN fact-checks are unique in that they debunk misinformation and teach the audience media literacy skills so they … learn more

Be MediaWise is a series of media literacy lessons that teach specific fact-checking skills to help students sort fact from fiction online. PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs developed … learn more

Do you want to support students at your school as they conduct research this year? You can help students build research skills starting in elementary school. One of … learn more

Take advantage of the fantastic free educational videos YouTube provides The online video and social media behemoth YouTube is not only a repository for millions of free videos, … learn more

Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes … learn more

The best free Halloween lessons and activities can help educators overcome the most terrifying sight of all: an unengaged student. So bring your classroom back to life – … learn more

Boost your child’s math skills in just 15 minutes a day. Download our free 4-week plan and watch your child’s math confidence soar.

These apps and websites can help teachers boost their productivity, personalize learning, and create lesson content. Over the past five years, I’ve explored ways to integrate AI into … learn more

Writers use figurative language like metaphors to bring their writing to life. But what exactly is a metaphor (and how is it different from a simile)? Learn more … learn more

Create engaging lessons with 2.5 million vetted educational resources–videos, interactives, games, lesson ideas, and more.

Just 26% of Americans say they trust most news most of the time.  Americans’ trust in the media to report the news “fully, accurately and fairly” has been hovering at historic … learn more

RED RIBBON WEEK, which is celebrated annually October 23-31, is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts can earn a patch. Learn more at … learn more

Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with … learn more

HERE ARE SOME IDEAS TO MAKE THIS YEAR’S RED RIBBON WEEK CELEBRATION THE BEST YET!

Discover your new free teaching resources. Engage every learner, bring lessons to life, and teach your way with Canva. These resources are 100% free to power up your … learn more

Learn about matter, from organization to reactions, with this collection of online chemistry lessons. The lessons for middle/high school students are meant for self-directed online learning. Many of … learn more

AGI produces lessons, activities, and curricula for K-12 and informal earth science educators. Many of these resources are made in partnership with geoscience organizations whose work relates to … learn more

Use these self-paced Earth Science lessons to help students develop an understanding of Earth’s processes and the interconnected relationship between human activity and our Earth’s systems. The lessons … learn more

Earth Science Week is October 8-14, and it is the perfect time to show our appreciation for our home planet! Each day of the week focuses on specific … learn more

It’s fall and that means it’s time for… pumpkin everything. Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, visiting the pumpkin patch, carving pumpkins, you know the drill. Since pumpkins are … learn more

Everything is included! No need to purchase separate bundles. This is the complete curriculum! Lessons, quizzes, labs, doodle notes, task cards, games and activities, unit study guides and … learn more

Chances are you’ve seen a significant increase in the number of students who struggle with mental health over the past several years. According to JAMA Pediatrics, even before the … learn more

TCEA. TechNotes. We’ve all had those students who are always early finishers. Like, always. Every time. Am I right? And we all know what can happen if they … learn more

Teaching Digital Citizenship isn’t just for Dig Cit Week so I’ve got a few resources to share with you! Whew. digital citizenship. It’s a biggie. Let me say … learn more

KIDCITIZEN INTRODUCES A NEW WAY FOR YOUNG STUDENTS (K-5) TO ENGAGE WITH HISTORY THROUGH PRIMARY SOURCES. KidCitizen provides a growing set of interactive episodes where K-5 students work … learn more

TCEA. TechNotes. Citing your work is an essential part of doing research. And, if you are like me, keeping track of where you are finding your information can … learn more

Our programs and products have been designed in close collaboration with educators, students, and parents. Making learning fun for every student with comprehensive, teacher-created online courses and worksheets. … learn more

Digital citizenship refers to the responsible and ethical use of technology and the internet. It encompasses the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that individuals need to navigate the digital … learn more

When you become a member of the Simple Everyday Mom community you’ll find simple ways to have fun with your child each day! Find crafts and activities you love … learn more

Adobe Express is an all-in-one content creation tool designed to make it easy for anyone to create eye-catching graphics, videos, and more. It offers a wide range of features … learn more

Introduce your students to the careers of the future and the basics of computer science through short learning experiences! Career Tours are free, interactive virtual field trips that … learn more

Welcome to English Teaching Worksheets! This website provides a variety of free, printable worksheets for teaching English. These worksheets can be used by teachers, tutors, or students. They are suitable … learn more

There are so many outdoor activities for kids that are especially enjoyable in Autumn, beyond jumping in leaf piles and visiting an orchard. Autumn is a great time … learn more

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future … learn more

Stay on the Path: Teaching Kids to be Safe and Ethical Online is a series of resources that aims to promote and encourage ethical online behaviours and digital … learn more

NewseumED.org offers free resources to cultivate the First Amendment and media literacy skills essential to civic life. Learn how to authenticate, analyze and evaluate information from a variety … learn more

Lesson plans and resources aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and ISTE standards, and geared toward early childhood through upper elementary. Gain the confidence to create digital … learn more

Need Event or Classroom Lesson Ideas? Elementary Resources This list of resources design specifically for K-5 educators, librarians, and community practitioners provides a sampling of past events that … learn more

Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. Conservation Classroom is a collection of monthly lessons for K-5 students. Each lesson has four elements: wonder, engage, act and connect. … learn more

From Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Conservation Biology Institute, Conservation Classroom is a collection of lessons for K–5 students that include live virtual programs each month, from September through May. Each lesson has four elements: Wonder (preprogram videos that introduce the monthly … learn more

Hooray, it’s spooky season! And to celebrate, we created these free Halloween coloring pages, featuring adorable school-themed illustrations by Allie Ogg. Grab all five pages by filling out the … learn more

The content you see on a given social media app isn’t random – it’s curated content specifically made for you. And it is curated by recommendation algorithms. These … learn more

What was D-Day? Commemorated each year on June 6, D-Day was a historic invasion that was considered the turning point to end World War II. Find out what … learn more

Free Lesson Plans for Teachers WHDE offers a set of free resources for teachers to help students better understand Korea. The lesson plans cover a variety of topics … 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

As someone who’s spent years both in the classroom and researching education, I’ve found that one of the most effective ways to cultivate a love for math in … learn more

The days are growing shorter, the air feels a little crisper and the trees have started their glorious fall fashion show. What better way to celebrate the season with your … learn more

A collection of lesson plans and links for Earth science classroom activities. Our aims are to improve knowledge and understanding of the Earth, to promote Earth science education … learn more

This website has been produced by the Geological Society of London in partnership with University Geoscience UK, and the content therefore focuses on the UK education system, university system … learn more

Our aims are to improve knowledge and understanding of the Earth, to promote Earth science education and awareness, and to promote professional excellence and ethical standards in the … learn more

NASA’s Climate Kids website tells the story of our changing planet through the eyes of the NASA missions studying Earth. Targeting kids ages 8 and up, the site … learn more

NOAA SciJinks inspires and engages students to learn about weather, satellite meteorology and Earth science. Our fun articles, games and videos are targeted toward middle- and high-school aged … learn more

A Collection of Classroom Activities and Lesson Plans. Here is a list of teacher resources that can easily be modified and incorporated into the Earth science classroom.

Geology.com is one of the internet’s leading websites for Earth science articles, news, and geographic information. Every day thousands of people visit Geology.com to read articles about rocks, minerals, gems, oil and … learn more

Welcome to a straightforward strategies-and-resource hub for educators looking to come to grips with teaching with AI (artificial intelligence) in K-12 classrooms and in higher education! This collection … learn more

There’s so much great learning to be done around the topic of farms. Teaching agriculture in the classroom can cover everything from animals and nutrition to sustainability and … learn more

Journeys in Film lessons are designed to be simple enough for the teacher to manage. Many of the techniques for active learning used in the lessons can be … learn more

AI for teachers is revolutionizing the education sector, offering tools that automate and enhance various aspects of teaching. From creating engaging presentations to generating lesson plans, AI is … learn more

Spark students’ interest in politics and build reading skills with this packet of reading comprehension activities for learning about elections and the U.S. voting system. Perfect for Election … learn more

Pumpkins with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candies are a sure sign of the Halloween season. The practice of decorating jack-o’-lantern originated in Ireland, where large turnips and … learn more

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, catering to diverse learners’ unique needs is paramount. Differentiated instruction, an approach that tailors teaching methods to individual student needs, is at the … learn more

TCEA TechNotes. These quick and breezy Google Docs features are destined to provoke delightful “wow” reactions from both you and your fellow document adventurers! Your documents will captivate … learn more

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question we have all been asked. When I was young, there were many careers I dreamed … learn more