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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

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

Mathwords: Terms and Formulas from Beginning Algebra to Calculus. An interactive math dictionary with enough math words, math terms, math formulas, pictures, diagrams, tables, and examples to satisfy … learn more

Collins is a major publisher of Educational, Language and Geographic content. Collins online dictionary and reference resources draw on the wealth of reliable and authoritative information about language. … learn more

WILD facilitates teaching foundational digital-literacy skills for K-2 students while capturing their interest and imagination. It is built for educators to teach these skills both through modeling and … learn more

For kid-friendly definitions and example sentences for older children, try Wordsmyth’s Word Explorer Children’s Dictionary, containing over 14,000 entries, each with human-voiced audio pronunciations. The dictionary also includes … learn more

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITH TRUSTED CONTENT THAT FOSTERS LEARNING AND GROWTH FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY. Britannica has designed a safe and trusted site … learn more

For far too long, digital citizenship has been taught in a negative way, with a list of things not to do online. But we don’t teach other important … learn more

On February 29, 1952, Congress designated September 17 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. This day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, and … learn more

The Halloween Fun Facts shares data associated with the spooky holiday. The data includes the number of potential trick-or-treaters in the U.S., the number of stores that sell … learn more

The 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 … learn more

Teachers have told us they need a place to access safe images that are available to be used in the classroom and for educational purposes. Plus, they want … learn more

How do your students know if they can use someone else’s photos? To be a good digital citizen and align with the ISTE’s Digital Citizen standard, students need … learn more

A monthly calender with daily information. Our resources are accurate, timely, and reflect what teachers need to best support their students, and grow their teaching practice, so you … learn more

In an age where there are popular box sets, and so much social media, it’s easy to be concerned about the popularity of reading books. Thankfully, then, you’ll … learn more

Understanding fire safety is important for the whole family. Terrigal Fire Station discusses what is a safe fire and what is understanding fire safety is important for the … learn more

As NFPA celebrates the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week this October, learn why the official theme for this year’s campaign, October 6-12, is “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan … learn more

Sparky® Says: Join My Fire Safety Club is a fun, animated video that teaches kids to use their senses of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to stay fire … learn more

Empowering people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past. We collect artifacts of all kinds—from gowns to locomotives—to … learn more

Which are the richest countries in the world, by nominal GDP per capita? This map looks at the top 25 countries by this metric. They’re located across North … learn more

National Constitution Center. in the Interactive Constitution, learn about the text, history, and meaning of the U.S. Constitution from leading scholars of diverse legal and philosophical perspectives. Beginning … learn more

How to Write a Great Essay in English! This lesson provides 100+ useful words, transition words and expressions used in writing an essay. Let’s take a look!

Welcome to Edutopia’s YouTube channel. We create videos about what’s working in preK – 12 education. Whether you’re curious about about project-based learning, integrating tech tools, or social … learn more

Learn about the world of air and space through stories, objects, videos, and virtual programs.

Ideas for helping you move student work from ordinary knowledge to extraordinary thinking. New demands for literacy instruction require an emphasis on both literature and informational text. But … learn more

TEXT GENERATOR – MAKE YOUR OWN LOGO. Customize your own free logo Use the logo designer for anything you want!  Wide variety of logos to choose from. Lesson … learn more

Our mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide.  Studying history helps us gain a more nuanced understanding of the world we … learn more

Student-centered teaching is teaching designed for the student. This means that planning often begins with the student in mind as opposed to a school policy or curriculum artifact, … learn more

Entertaining & educational videos come with tons of additional resources — Teacher’s Guide, activities, quizzes, and much more! We also offer Current Events lessons — two each school … learn more

At-home Science Activities & Experiments.  Looking for a way to bring science lessons into your home? Beakerz Science boxes offer engaging and fun science lessons for Pre-K through … learn more

Online Safety Platform for Schools and Families. The Digital Matters platform uses free interactive lessons and dynamic storytelling to help teachers engage young people in online safety lessons. … learn more

Information, Advice, and Support to Keep Children Safe Online. Get expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly. … learn more

Use digital citizenship lesson plans to address timely topics and prepare students to take ownership of their digital lives. Browse lessons by grade and topic below, or see … learn more

We’ve scoured the web for helpful apps, tools, and platforms to help you as you set up your distance learning environments during your school closures. If we’ve found … learn more

Career readiness is the process of preparing students with the skills they need to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job. Career readiness is important because it … learn more

Hi! I’m Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, founder of Reading Simplified™. Join the Reading Simplified Academy™ to learn how to streamline the teaching of reading. Discover the core activities that unlock decoding … learn more

FLORIDA CENTER FOR READING RESEARCH  Offers research information and free material if FCRR “student center activities” link is clicked. Activities for use in pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms. The … learn more

Funbrain, created for kids in grades Pre-K through 8, offers hundreds of free interactive games, books, videos, and printables that help kids develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving, … learn more

Created for kids in grades Pre-K through 8, Funbrain.com has been the leader in free educational games for kids since 1997. Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, … learn more

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a different part of the world? If you have, you were wondering about the biome of … learn more

Created for kids in grades Pre-K through 8, Funbrain.com has been the leader in free educational games for kids since 1997. Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, … learn more

Book Creator is an excellent tool for students to enjoy creating and reading books together. by Dr. Monica Burns

Free resources at this website to awaken a life-long passion for literature and learning in your students.

A Maths Dictionary for Kids is an online math dictionary for students which explains over 955 common mathematical terms and math words in simple language with definitions, detailed visual examples, … learn more

We believe that the greatest teachers ignite a love of learning and a sense of possibility that motivates students to reach their full potential. Learning Media Digital Innovators … learn more

Free Printable Math Worksheet Sampler Packs – Need a quick resource for your students to practice their math skills? The sampler packs below are available for free with … learn more

Stay up to date on the latest blog posts, content, tools, and more from PBS Education!

I am in my ninth year of teaching 7th grade. I taught Social Studies for two of those years and Language Arts for the rest.

To cut it in the animal kingdom, you have to be tough—really tough. From withstanding brutal climates to fending off ferocious predators, surviving in the wild is no small feat. But … learn more

Distance learning is fast changing from a “backup” choice to the preferred way modern students want to study, thanks to better eLearning technologies. Online educators need to learn new digital and … learn more

Find your WPM (words per minute) score in our 1-minute, 3-minute, and 5-minute typing tests. Engage students with fun typing games, interactive lessons, and achievements. Keyboarding, Digital Literacy, … learn more

Learn how you can use Classroomscreen to teach your class from one “screen”. By using Classroomscreen, you only have to share one tab with students when you are … learn more

Teachings in Education Advance in Education with these Professional Videos! Learn about Assessments, Teaching Strategies, Google Apps for Education, Special Education Core Knowledge, Teacher Interview Questions, and much … learn more

Students should understand how to prevent fires from forming. Kids should also learn what to do in case they find themselves at the scene of an active fire. … learn more

Fall is the season between the warmest season of the month and the coldest. Because of this transition to cold, the Fall season is usually associate with a … learn more

On the surface, the TIM looks pretty simple. There are five characteristics of effective learning environments: Active, Collaborative, Constructive, Authentic, and Goal-Directed. And there are five levels of … learn more

A new way to teach American history. Tools and resources are free and freely available to all educators, intended to uncover new ways to teach the past in … learn more

There’s more than one way to teach a diverse and dynamic classroom. In this post you’ll find: A comprehensive list of 36 teaching strategies to use in math … learn more

The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) understands that teaching computer science is hard. That’s why our dedicated team and teacher-led Board of Directors has focused on creating a … learn more

The Vision behind WatchKnowLearn is simple: To provide a world-class, online domain on which educators can store, categorize, and rate the best, K – 12 educational videos on … learn more

Pumpkins are commonly grown for human consumption, for decoration, and also for livestock feed. Pumpkin, fruit of certain varieties of squash—such as varieties of Cucurbita pepo, C. moschata, … learn more

From Thanksgiving pie to pumpkin spice lattes to Halloween jack-o’-lanterns, the pumpkin is an American classic. Few (if any) foods boast deeper American roots than these beloved round … learn more

Sun Crosses Celestial Equator The September equinox is the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator—an imaginary line in the sky above Earth’s equator—from north to south. This happens on … learn more

What is good digital citizenship? Previously, we’ve offered a definition of digital citizenship in the past. Below, we offer some specific examples of good digital citizenship. From communicating with on … learn more

Smithsonian is a laboratory for learning and innovation. Art, History, and Culture: Activities and Games. Activities and events to supplement student learning.

Ben’s Guide provides opportunities to learn about themes related to our Government. These themes, called Learning Adventures, are divided into three school-age categories. The Learning Adventures are designed … learn more

We have organized all of our November bulletin boards, lesson plans, activities, thematic units, and resources.

Founded by educators for educators, Lesson Planet is passionate about creating and delivering innovative digital tools and quality educational resources to help personalize student learning and inspire great … learn more

Get Help Teaching Special Needs Students. From the basics to inclusion and behavior management, select a category of special education resources below.

Fall lesson plans that are purposeful, full of literature-based resources, and developmentally appropriate. Fall lessons are the perfect way to teach the magic this new season has to offer … learn more

Many of the changes that occur in the fall provide outstanding educational opportunities for students of all ages and grade levels. Utilize TeacherVision’s cross-curricular collection of lessons, printables, … learn more

Pumpkins, apples, and leaves … It’s Fall! As the leaves change color and the air gets chilly; pumpkins get large enough to carve (and eat!); and apples appear … learn more

Falling leaves. Spooky stories. It’s fall! In most places, you’ve already established your day-to-day, new school-year routines. However, if you’re looking for fresh ways to inspire your kids … learn more

Nonfiction, at its Finest.  Enrich your science, social studies, and ELA curriculums with engaging, standards-aligned nonfiction texts, at 3 Reading Levels.  

Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and … learn more

Students have a natural inclination to tell stories but can freeze up when it comes to writing. These tips help them channel their ideas onto the page. By Cindy … learn more

REACH MORE PEOPLE WITH YOUR CONTENT Join over 10 million modern creators who trust Kapwing to create, edit, and grow their content on every channel. Kapwing’s mission is to enable … learn more

An occupational therapist shares movement breaks and simple tools that help elementary students focus on the written word.  When children are physically overstimulated, their reading often suffers. They … learn more

Brush Ninja is a fun tool that students can use to learn about animation, to illustrate the concepts they have just learnt, or to make their presentations more interesting. … learn more

Use Wakelet to easily create, update, and share digital, multimedia classroom newsletters with parents! Plus grab free editable newsletter templates to save you time. What is Wakelet? Wakelet … learn more

United States Capitol Historical Society is a nonprofit and nonpartisan educational organization created in 1962 to promote the history of the Capitol and Congress. USCHS serves as an informational … learn more

Our nation’s first female Supreme Court justice and first female majority leader of any state legislative upper house, Justice O’Connor is a peerless trailblazer who has left a … learn more

Sandra Day O’Connor (born March 26, 1930, El Paso, Texas, U.S.), associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1981 to 2006. She was the first woman to serve on the Supreme … learn more

As the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, Sandra Day O’Connor became an inspiration to millions.

RED RIBBON WEEK ACTIVITIES FOR EDUCATORS Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 through 31st.  Our mission is to lead and support our nation’s families … learn more