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If you are looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving at school or around your own dinner table, please check out these freshly minted activities to honor the “underdog” … learn more

Through discussion, discourse, and debate, students can gain a deeper understanding of content and language and grammar skills. Research indicates that students who create podcasts show improved language, … learn more

This works! is a technology education project for all first graders all around the world. Intended for first graders to use over a seven-week period of time, the … learn more

Genially is an easy to use software that lets you add lots and lots of interactive elements to your slides. The best part is that it is FREE! There … learn more

This Scratch lesson plan is designed to provide educators with a lesson idea for integrating Scratch into their instruction.  Scratch, the user-friendly and free coding program, provides young … learn more

4Teachers.org works to help you integrate technology into your classroom by offering online tools and resources. This site helps teachers locate and create ready-to-use Web lessons, quizzes, rubrics … learn more

For ages 12 and under users, Coolmath4Kids is an amusement park of games, lessons and more, designed to teach math and make it FUN.

This is our brain-training site, for everyone, where logic & thinking meet fun & games. We have thousands of strategy, logic, trivia and numbers games for everyone to … learn more

Primary sources are the raw materials of history—original documents and objects which were created at the time under study. They are different from secondary sources, accounts or interpretations … learn more

This lesson pairs a magazine article about the Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck in 1975 with the Gordon Lightfoot song, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” After comparing and contrasting the elements of … learn more

The National Constitution Center brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of … learn more

Constitution 101 is a 15-unit asynchronous, semester-long curriculum that provides students with a basic understanding of the Constitution’s text, history, structure, and caselaw. Drawing on primary source documents from … learn more

The Super Civics K – 6 Team from Learning Law and Democracy has prepared easy to follow lessons with coordinating slides and anchor texts that are designed to help … learn more

LearnEnglish Kids is brought to you by the British Council, the world’s English teaching experts. We have lots of free online games, songs, stories and activities for children. … learn more

Do you like listening to songs in English? Singing songs is a great way to get better at speaking English and we have lots of great songs for … learn more

The National Career Clusters® Framework provides a vital structure for organizing and delivering quality CTE programs through learning and comprehensive programs of study. There are 16 Career Clusters … learn more

A career and technology based education will help your child to be more than just an average student. Career and technology education can give your child what’s needed … learn more

Free Educational Resources! This collection of video-centered educational materials focuses on the areas of Career Technical Education and work-based learning for grades 6-12+. Explore our Courses (some accredited!), … learn more

There’s no such thing as “bad” kids – just kids struggling to find their way in a society that makes it all too challenging.

Google Drawing is a part of Google that you might not use often, but once you start experimenting with it, the classroom possibilities are endless! Google Drawings gives … learn more

How did the turkey become a popular Thanksgiving centerpiece? And what did the Pilgrims eat at the first Thanksgiving? The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which has been continuously published … learn more

A collection of Lesson Plans, Grammar Lessons, and quizzes.

Tune in for recommendations of a variety of poetry books for teens.  Featured titles include themed collections of poetry compiled for teens as well as collections of poetry written by teens.  You’ll also hear about a … learn more

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Dive into a sea of resources, knowledge, and inspiration for all your literacy needs. With thousands of standards-based resources for teachers and students, you can be confident your … learn more

These activities are great as extension or early-finisher activities, or take-home independent practice work. This packet of election teaching resources includes an information passage on U.S. elections and … learn more

Due to the United States being a relatively young independent nation, almost every President from their 250-year history has been photographed. 39 of the 45 people that have … learn more

HistoryColored is a network of pages that strives to create and share high quality historical content for the internet. A goal of ours is to produce accessible content for … learn more

ExPLorations are online, on-demand professional learning courses for all educators. These engaging microlearning sessions are designed for teachers and leaders to gain new strategies and application tools, all … learn more

Taking the time to intentionally help your student develop their skills in both math and art will strengthen their abilities in other areas, such as: Creative strategic thinking … learn more

On November 11, we honor the wartime service and sacrifice of men and women in the armed forces. Originally proclaimed Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the end … learn more

November is the lead-in to the holiday season. This special day honors those who served in the Armed Forces, past and present. Commemorate the holiday with students by … learn more

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Day National Committee are pleased to provide you with this Teachers Resource Guide. It is our hope that by … learn more

Whether you’re an online educator or unsuspecting parent who has found themselves having to find suitable remedial practice for at-home study, we’ve got you covered! The Teaching Expertise … learn more

Veterans Day is a federal holiday that is a great day to honor and celebrate the veterans who have served in the armed forces. No matter what grade … learn more

Lesson Planet was started to help educators spend less time searching so that they could spend more time teaching.

What can we do as parents to prepare our children for the many academic challenges at school while setting them up for a successful career? One answer is … learn more

Creating class rosters, assigning lessons, and tracking student progress has never been easier. A wide variety of Common Core aligned lessons to help students stay on track.

Explore our growing library of videos and discover content that’s easy to watch and good for the brain. Welcome to Kid Explorer!

In this video, Broadcast Cal will break down everything you need to know about Midterm Elections

Veterans Day is a day when we honor those who have served in the military, past, and present.

Here are a few ideas for ways you and your friends, family, students, and community can celebrate Veterans Day.  by Emily Hopkins November 4, 2022

The Constitution was written in 1787. Yes, it is over 200 years old. This website has old copies of what was created. We have pictures of the Constitution on … learn more

The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) is transforming K-12 Education Through Science™ in collaboration with communities across the globe. To achieve our mission, we have three goals: STEM … learn more

Welcome to our ESL Lesson Plan page. On this page, you can find many ESL lesson plans on many topics for kids and beginner English language learners. All of these … learn more

Welcome To Games4esl, your go-to place to find fun and engaging games for teaching English. The activities you’ll find here on Games4esl include ESL activity videos, Online quizzes, PowerPoint … learn more

Virtual Library is a curation of free educational resources and tools to assist students, educators, parents and the community. Library Vision Statement:  to create a vibrant and dynamic … learn more

Digital citizenship can be defined as engaging in appropriate and responsible behavior when using technology.  It encompasses digital literacy, ethics, etiquette, online safety, norms, rights, culture and more. … learn more

8 skills of career readiness needed to be successful in the work world.

Website contains thousands of pages covering all aspects of U.S. History plus free online textbooks.

Kids Academy. The First Thanksgiving Cartoon for Children Kids Academy has a great variety of educational materials to offer at www.kidsacademy.mobi. All topics of preschool education are covered … learn more

From local harvest festival to national holiday, art and objects in the spirit of giving thanks.  Enjoy a tour through the collections with a Thanksgiving playlist from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

National Geographic Kids.  Native Americans and early settlers gave thanks together with this historic feast. On the fourth Thursday of November, people in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, … learn more

History Channel: Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, and Thanksgiving 2022 occurs on Thursday, November 24. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag … learn more

A variety of math worksheets for all grade levels using the Thanksgiving topics. Math Worksheets Land

Join PBS KIDS and explore Spring. Learn about the parts of a plant, seeds, and about how plants grow through media clips, extension activities, articles, and crafts. Share … learn more

Join PBS KIDS and explore Winter! Learn about ice, why animals hibernate, and about animals who camouflage through media clips, extension activities, articles, and crafts. Share activities, articles, … learn more

Join PBS KIDS and explore Fall! Learn about leaves, why animals squirrel away food, all about pumpkins and apples, and animals who hibernate through media clips, extension activities, … learn more

Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, which commemorated the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Today, Veteran’s Day honors all of America’s veterans for their … learn more

Use this PBS NewsHour lesson plan to help students understand the significance of Veterans Day and the meaning of sacrifice. Students will identify important veterans in their lives, … learn more

On November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. It’s our chance to salute veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and to show our appreciation for the sacrifices they have … learn more

The Center for Civic Education helps students develop (1) an increased understanding of the institutions of constitutional democracy and the fundamental principles and values upon which they are … learn more

Every two years, in between presidential elections, American voters take part in midterm elections. All members of the House of Representatives, one-third of the senators, and many of … learn more

This is a virtual space that understands the needs of teachers and the importance of resilient educators. With content and resources created by real educators with real experience. You’ll … learn more

We know how important early childhood education is, but instructors need to know how to get the most of integrating the fundamental theories about these programs into their … learn more

Designing lessons for English Language Learners (ELL) students presents teachers with a dual challenge: Students must gain the language skills they need to progress in school and in … learn more

We are teachers like you, so we know you need good quality materials that are quick to find and easy to print. We aim to provide the best resources for teaching … learn more

This lesson is intended to help students understand that midterm elections (whether they be for congressional candidates, governor, state representatives, or state initiatives) are equally as important as … learn more

The Civics Renewal Network is a consortium of nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations committed to strengthening civic life in the U.S. by increasing the quality of civics education in our … learn more

Celebrating Constitution Day is fun and easy with our free toolkit, which contains a wide range of resources for families and students of all ages. Put together a … learn more

Resources, strategies and ideas for teaching with The New York Times. Ideas and inspiration for teaching with The Times

Daily News Lessons. Using the standards and resources of PBS’s NewsHour, PBS NewsHour Classroom provides middle and high school students and teachers with quality educational resources based on … learn more

Students will learn about the midterm election, its role as a referendum on the presidency, and how a shift in party control impacts the legislative and executive branches. … learn more

National Archives.  In this process, the States (which includes the District of Columbia just for this process) elect the President and Vice President.

Britannica. Constitutionally mandated process for electing the U.S. president and vice president.

Congressional elections determine who represents your state in in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. They also decide which political party will hold a majority in each chamber … learn more

Learn about the presidential election process, including the Electoral College, caucuses and primaries, and the national conventions.

Established in Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, the Electoral College is the formal body which elects the President and Vice President of the United States. … learn more

It seems that “choice board” has now joined the list of educational buzzwords. You may know them by another name such as playlists, menu boards, pathways, tic-tac-toe, or … learn more

We are thrilled to release a new inquiry-based civics and history curriculum just for K–5 learners.

National Geography Standards  represent the consensus of the geography education community around what students should know and be able to do by the time they graduate from the … learn more

Welcome to CodeGuppy – where kids 13+ and teens learn JavaScript coding through fun and easy to follow tutorials. Used by schools around the world! Learning to code … learn more

Understand the issues, forces, and actors that shape our world. From discussion questions to recommended reading lists, find all the tools you need to create a rich learning … learn more

Sharing digital activities with teachers. Written and video instructions are provided to help you use the different templates

Cyber Civics™ is an easy-to-teach in-classroom series of hands-on lessons and activities for middle school that can also be used for Distance Learning. It meets the growing demand … learn more

FREE WORKSHEETS. Reading, math and more for Kindergarten to Grade 5

Our mission is to equitably give all readers insights and opportunities that deepen their understanding and joy of the books they are reading. TeachingBooks is for anyone who … learn more

Adobe Creative Cloud Express is here to replace Spark as the ultimate way to design banners, flyers and more with ease. Adobe Creative Cloud Express, formerly Adobe Spark, … learn more

When finding the best approach to classroom technology, an educator must consider several different factors, including: Technology matching student learning needs. This can be accomplished by first listing the … learn more

Just as everyone has a unique fingerprint, every student has an individual learning style. Chances are, not all of your students grasp a subject in the same way … learn more

These online platforms offer a wide variety of tools to help teachers differentiate instruction in their classrooms. Using online digital platforms that combine formative assessment, lesson plans, quizzes, … learn more

Google Earth  is an online virtual rendering of the planet earth in great detail. It combines satellite imagery and street view photos to create a seamless image that … learn more

Start each day with a new warm-up! These short, self-contained activities can be used in lot of ways in your classroom. “Bell ringers” will get your students’ brains … learn more

While it may not feel like it at the moment, now is the perfect time to practice some gratitude. Because even (dare we say…especially) the most challenging days bring … learn more

Formative assessment is a proven technique for improving student learning, and the strategies shared here by Jay McTighe work both in the classroom and remotely.  By Jay McTighe January … learn more