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Wing Luke Museum - Online Classroom
Grades
K to 3tag(s): asia (136)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to compare and contrast New Year's worldwide. Students can use Class Tools reviewed here to create cause and effect maps. Finally, students can use Padlet reviewed here to post thoughts and questions.JANM Educational Resources - Japanese American National Museum
Grades
K to 12tag(s): civil rights (219), critical thinking (137), fashion (14), immigrants (48), immigration (84), japan (64), japanese (56), origami (15), stories and storytelling (63), world war 2 (163)
In the Classroom
After learning about Japanese American incarceration during WWII, have students fold paper cranes to symbolize hope and resilience. Have students write reflections on civil rights and social justice, connecting history to present-day issues. Inspired by real stories from Japanese American incarceration, students can create a fictional diary entry from the perspective of a young Japanese American during WWII, incorporating historical details from JANM's resources. After exploring the site's exhibits on civil rights, students can design posters, digital art, or poetry that advocate for justice and remembrance of past injustices, drawing connections to modern social movements. Create any of these projects digitally, using Google Slides reviewed here or Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here.African American Activists of the 20th Century - Library of Congress
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): african american (119), black history (135), civil rights (219), martin luther king (46)
In the Classroom
Have students select an activist from the website, research their life and achievements, and create an interactive digital timeline using tools like Canva, reviewed here or Class Tools, reviewed here. Have students choose an activist and prepare a short presentation or monologue in character, sharing their achievements and struggles. Turn the classroom into a "living museum," with students acting as historical figures. Using the website images as inspiration, students can create hand-drawn or collaged posters highlighting an activist's achievements, including key facts, quotes, and visuals. Ask students to select an activist, research their contributions, and create a short podcast episode using Acast, reviewed here or Podbean, reviewed here) explaining their importance.Memorial Day in the Classroom: Resources for Teachers - Edutopia
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3 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): memorial day (18), multimedia (55), virtual field trips (131), world war 1 (77)
In the Classroom
Watch a short History Channel video about Memorial Day (linked in the article). Then have students complete a quick-write on what they learned and how the holiday connects to their lives. Provide students with a set of facts from Time's article "7 Things You Didn't Know About Memorial Day." Have students highlight surprising or meaningful facts and create a mini "Did You Know?" classroom wall display. You can also create a virtual wall using Padlet, reviewed here for students to share what they found most meaningful. After learning about the purpose of Memorial Day, students can design a poster that honors the military. It may include symbols (like poppies or flags), quotes, and a short message of gratitude. This activity can also be done as a slideshow presentation using Google Slides reviewed here.Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento's Lost Japantown - Google Arts and Culture
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): japan (64), japanese (56), photography (131)
In the Classroom
Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here to highlight important events in Japantown. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about the Japanese notables that are featured on the site. Finally, students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to create a cause-and-effect diagram to highlight why Japantown became forgotten.Native Knowledge 360: The Meaning of Innovation - Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
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5 to 8tag(s): inquiry (30), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Students can use History in Motion reviewed here to create their own Inca timeline. Students can compare and contrast the innovation of the Incan civilizations to other civilizations using Google Drawings reviewed here. Finally, students can use Padlet reviewed here to post facts that they learned.The Children of the Sun - Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): south america (77), stories and storytelling (63)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to take notes on each of the pages from the manuscript. Students can use WordClouds reviewed here to post words associated with their message from the story. Students can use Genially, reviewed here, to show what the have learned.Ruth Bader Ginsburg for Kids - Bedtime Stories
Grades
3 to 5This site includes advertising.
tag(s): courts (24), jews (52), supreme court (30)
In the Classroom
Students can create a timeline of key events in Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life using drawings, captions, or digital tools such as Timelinely, reviewed here or Padlet, reviewed here. Students can research another historical figure who fought for fairness (ex., Malala Yousafzai, Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks). They can present their findings in a "living museum" where they act as the person. Divide students into small groups and assign roles: judge, lawyer, and citizens. Then, present a simple fairness-related scenario (ex., "Should recess time be equal for all grades?"). Students debate both sides before the "judge" makes a decision, practicing critical thinking and public speaking.Teachers- Holocaust Museum Houston - Holocaust Museum Houston
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K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (137), ebooks (46), empathy (37), holocaust (43), immigrants (48), immigration (84), jews (52), professional development (393), religions (113)
In the Classroom
Using the museum's digital artifact collection, students can select an item (for example, a diary, identification card, or photograph) and analyze its significance. Then they can write a short reflection or narrative from the perspective of the artifact's owner. Students can examine examples of Nazi propaganda versus resistance writings (e.g., underground newspapers, speeches, or poems). They then create their counter-propaganda messages promoting human rights and resilience. Students research a current human rights issue and compare it to lessons learned from the Holocaust. They then design a "Take Action" campaign, including posters, social media posts, or letters advocating for change. Posters and social media templates can be found on Canva Edu, reviewed here.Peru's Machu Picchu - Ministry of Culture
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6 to 12tag(s): cultures (226), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Students can go on the virtual tour to view the museum and use Padlet reviewed here to describe the art that was seen. Students can use WordClouds reviewed here to create a word cloud of features that they notice in the artwork.Inca Exhibition - Google Arts & Culture
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): art history (108)
In the Classroom
Students can use Figma reviewed here to compare and contrast Incan art to other civilizations' art. Students can virtually visit other museums that host Incan art. Finally, research the famous people who are featured in the artwork. Students can create a project showing what they have learned using a tool such as Telegra.ph reviewed here, which allows you to create quick blog posts (with no log-in necessary).Social Studies for Kids: The Ancient Kingdom of Kush - David White
Grades
3 to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): africa (170)
In the Classroom
Students can compare and contrast the achievements of the Kingdom of Kush to those of another kingdom around the same period using Figma reviewed here. Students can create a 3D map of the area of the Kingdom of Kush. Finally, students can virtually visit a museum with art and artifacts from the Kingdom of Kush. Challenge your students to research a museum with the artifacts from Kush.Who Are American Jews? - Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
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6 to 12tag(s): cultures (226), diversity (46), identity (37), immigrants (48), immigration (84), jews (52), perspective (20)
In the Classroom
After reading the Facing History & Ourselves section on Jewish identity, students can create a word cloud using Aha Slides, reviewed here using words that describe their own identities. Have them compare their results with the key aspects of Jewish American identity. Students can analyze movies, TV shows, or literature that feature Jewish characters or themes. They can discuss how Jewish identity is represented, compare portrayals to real-life perspectives from the website, and present their findings in a class discussion or written analysis. After reading the Jews of Color Initiative report, students compare the experiences of Jews of Color with broader Jewish American experiences. They can create a Venn diagram on paper or using Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here.Jewish American Heritage Month - Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Grades
K to 12tag(s): cultures (226), jews (52), social media (50)
In the Classroom
Use the JAHM posters and resource guides to create an interactive bulletin board. Encourage students to add facts, reflections, or connections to what they're learning in other subjects. Incorporate Jewish American heritage into literature, social studies, and art. Read works by Jewish American authors, analyze their impact, or explore how Jewish American experiences connect with broader historical events. Have students research notable Jewish Americans featured in the toolkit's posters. They can create timelines using Preceden, reviewed here or Sutori, reviewed here, or create short essays highlighting these individuals' contributions to history, science, arts, or politics.American Jewish History and Culture - NYU Libraries
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7 to 12tag(s): civil rights (219), critical thinking (137), cultures (226), immigration (84), inquiry (30), jews (52)
In the Classroom
Students can choose a primary source, such as an immigrant's letter or an editorial, and write a response as if they were a contemporary witness to that moment in history. In small groups, students can select primary sources from the NYU guide to design a virtual museum exhibit on a theme such as Jewish immigration, civil rights, or cultural contributions. They can present their "exhibit" using Google Slides, reviewed here or Venngage, reviewed here. Students can also explore the guide's digital archives to find a historical newspaper article, photograph, or document related to Jewish American history. Students can share their findings in small groups, discussing the historical significance and connections to broader U.S. history.The Jewish Americans - PBS
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6 to 12tag(s): civil rights (219), cultures (226), immigration (84), jews (52)
In the Classroom
Utilize the links on the PBS resources page to visit virtual exhibits from institutions like the Museum of Jewish Heritage or the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. Assign students to explore specific exhibits and share their findings with the class. Guide students to use JewishGen, a genealogy resource linked on the PBS site, to research Jewish immigration patterns. Students can investigate family histories or community case studies and then present their insights on how these migrations influenced local cultures. After researching Jewish American music, art, or literature using the PBS resources, students can create artistic pieces inspired by their findings. This could include composing music, creating visual art, writing poetry, or performing scenes that reflect Jewish American cultural themes.Getty Center's Art & Language Arts: Ideas for the Classroom - Getty Center
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K to 5tag(s): art history (108)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the lessons as presented on the site. Students can recreate the art that is shown in the lessons themselves using a different medium. Have students arrange a still life using classroom objects, photograph their composition, and write a poem reflecting on the scene. Inspired by medieval manuscripts, students can create their own fantastical beasts using complementary colors and write descriptive paragraphs about their creations.Getty Center's Art and Architecture - Getty Center
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K to 12tag(s): architecture (84), art history (108), critical thinking (137)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the lessons as presented on the site. Students can analyze, compare, and contrast other pieces of art that depict architecture. These comparisons can be shown on a Venn diagram. Students can make the diagram on paper or digitally using Venn Diagram Creator reviewed here. Finally, students can recreate the art that is shown in the lessons themselves using a different medium.Dwight D. Eisenhower: A Resource Guide - Library of Congress
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5 to 12tag(s): cold war (31), presidents (136), world war 1 (77)
In the Classroom
Students can explore the links on the Library of Congress's website. Students can create a timeline using Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here of important milestones of President Eisenhower. Students can create a living museum in which they research and then reenact a part of Eisenhower's life. Dive deeper into primary source analysis by having students read excerpts from Eisenhower's speeches or presidential papers. Students can compare his farewell address (especially the "military-industrial complex" warning) with modern political concerns, promoting critical thinking and historical connections.Smithsonian Institution - Smithsonian
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K to 12tag(s): aircraft (17), critical thinking (137), inquiry (30), museums (52), space (220), virtual field trips (131)