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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 occurs on Thursday in November. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an … 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

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

Welcome to the.  MediaSmarts’ website, home to one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of digital and media literacy resources. In this section, you can use our search … learn more

Halloween games are an excellent way to increase engagement and collaboration in your classroom. Whether you’re looking for party ideas such as Halloween bingo or a spooky version … learn more

A TED-Ed lesson examines what made Poe’s macabre works timeless classics. In Why Should You Read Edgar Allan Poe? students can learn about Poe’s guiding principles for writing, the recurring … learn more

Make Halloween FUN again inside your school or home classroom with spooky skill-builders for a variety of age groups, including creepy crafts like slime-making, zombie-like brain busters, petrifying math problems, … learn more

D.A.R.E. IS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND MUCH MORE! This year millions of school children around the world will benefit from D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), the highly … learn more

Orange you excited for fall? If you’re not, I hope these activities will spark some ideas and fun for your classroom.  Sara Qualls October 14, 2022

Kids’ laughter is music to our ears, right? Kids love a funny song, and they really love a silly dance or video to go along with it. Little … learn more

When students learn to debate, they gain valuable life skills. Debates teach kids to research their topic, make informed choices, and argue effectively using facts instead of emotion. … learn more

Debate teaches key life skills, like learning to speak persuasively and listening with an open mind to other people’s opinions. Debating in the classroom can get tricky though, … learn more

To make middle and high school presentations more engaging, teachers can use a simple tool to have students share meaningful feedback.  I first used Socrative as a traditional quiz tool. … learn more

Math and reading scores for students across the country are down following years of disrupted learning during the pandemic. On Monday, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), … learn more

Information literacy is the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information … learn more

In an age of fake news, we recognize the need to integrate media literacy across subject areas and beyond the school day. We greatly appreciate the many educators … learn more

Digital Skills for a Global Society defines digital literacy as the knowledge of and ability to use digital technologies to locate information; evaluate information; synthesize, create and communicate … learn more

User-friendly, kid-tested. Lists include websites and apps. Organized by grade and topic–scroll down until you find your grade.

Start teaching digital citizenship in kindergarten and include it every year through middle school. Select age-appropriate topics and teach them in an age-appropriate way.

While critical thinking is a foundation rather than a brick, how you build that foundation depends on the learning process itself: exposing students to new thinking and promoting interaction with … learn more

According to Marc-André Lalande, “a Personal Learning Network is a way of describing the group of people that you connect with to learn their ideas, their questions, their … learn more

Bloom’s Taxonomy Is A Hierarchical Framework For Cognition And Learning Objectives that help teachers teach and students learn.

I love sentence stems for many reasons, not the least of which is their ability to function as cognitive ‘training wheels’ for developing minds.  by Terry Heick

Research on classroom management has shown that teachers exhibit four styles in the classroom: authoritarian, authoritative, indifferent, and laisser-faire. These styles can be classified into two main dimensions: involvement and control.

Shape Collage is an application that takes pictures and organizes them into shapes of your choosing. It sounds simple but the applications are wide. How does this work … learn more

Shape Collage is the only collage maker that: optimally arranges photos creates collages in different shapes can handle thousands of photos generates super high-resolution images (up to 200 … learn more

Literature Circles are a way for students to assume a specific role in the study of something (usually a text). Though almost always associated with the content area … learn more

Collaborative, online whiteboard for teams.

Figma connects everyone in the design process so teams can deliver better products, faster. Figma is free for students and educators.   Online mind mapping template Figma’s tools are easy … learn more

#Cyberbullying #DigitalCitizenship #CyberBullyingLesson Cyberbullying and Digital Citizenship lesson and video for students and kids. This video can be used with elementary school, middle school, or high school students. … learn more

The EdTech Show offers teachers, educators, students, and more with tips, tutorials, news, and the latest trends in Educational Technology.

Based on my popular presentation titled “Teaching Students To Become Expert Researchers And Avoid Fake News, Disinformation, and Misinformation” this video will provide you with the resources needed … learn more

This video uses a fun and humorous approach to help students understand how to use keywords to make better search queries, provides several tips and examples taken directly … learn more

This video is an overview of the “Master The Internet” presentations I teach my middle school students. Part two covers Digital Footprints and Digital Citizenship. This is a … learn more

It’s important to think critically and practice good behaviors when using technology. In this episode of Things Explained, we talk about what it means to be a good … learn more

Nine Elements to Digital Citizenship based on ISTE standards.

Updated Digital Citizenship Video! Learn more at www.cyberwise.org, get the digital citizenship curriculum at www.cybercivics.com

Cyberbullying is a fast growing crime targeting children and teenagers. Learn about top 10 common forms of cyber bullying in this video. 

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and schools across the United States are standing up against bullying, and educating on prevention. But before we work to prevent it, … learn more

Internet Safety 101® is a digitally-based internet safety resource designed to educate, equip and empower parents, educators and other adults with the knowledge and resources needed to protect … learn more

Internet Safety 101® is a digitally-based internet safety resource designed to educate, equip and empower parents, educators and other adults with the knowledge and resources needed to protect children … learn more

In the past, schoolyard bullies stayed in the schoolyard, or at least outside your front door. But now the schoolyard is social media, and the bullies are coming … learn more

In this free tutorial, learn tips and strategies to keep your kids safe from hackers, predators, and cyberbullies.

Thankfully, finding the right resources isn’t as difficult as you might think. Four of the most popular topics taught in middle school technology classes are: Website Creation and … learn more

Cyberbullying is a concern for parents, students, and teachers alike. Once kids go online, the chances that they’ll encounter mean behavior are quite high. In Common Sense’s 2018 study Social … learn more

For the past ten years, Digital Citizenship Week, started by Common Sense Media, has taken place the third week in October.  Hopefully, these resources will provide you with … learn more

Here are some words in erducation that some of you may not know…shurinal…now you know! By Gerry Brooks

Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, “They don’t pay me to like the kids.” Her response: “Kids don’t learn from people they … learn more

Teachers need motivation and inspiration to reach, teach, and empower students today, especially students who need extra social, emotional, and academic help. By Manny Scott