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Writings of Ancient Maya - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
4 to 8This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
Provide students with a chart of Mayan glyphs and their meanings. Then, give them a short "coded" message using real Mayan glyphs and challenge them to decode it. Doing this introduces them to the complexity of the Mayan writing system in a fun, interactive way. Hide "glyphs" around the classroom or school and have students work in teams to "excavate" and analyze their findings. They must hypothesize what the symbols might mean based on context clues and prior knowledge, like real archaeologists decoding ancient texts. In small groups or individually, students can create a mini "Maya codex" by folding paper in accordion style and illustrating a short story using glyphs and pictures. They can write a key to explain their symbols, like archaeologists do when deciphering ancient texts!Alaska Purchase Treaty: Primary Documents in American History - Library of Congress
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): alaska (22), gold rush (17), primary sources (118), visual literacy (4)
In the Classroom
You can use this resource to teach and engage students about American History and the acquisition of Alaska through primary documents. This resource includes historical documents, newspaper articles, photographs, congressional publications, books, manuscripts, and more. Enhance critical thinking and reading skills by embedding this resource into visual literacy lessons and extend learning by analyzing primary documents and historical evidence. Utilize think-alouds, photo, and image analysis questions, or word clouds such as AhaSlides, reviewed here or Mentimeter, reviewed here to have students create their own images based on their understanding of the document.AI Poem Generator - poem-generator.io
Grades
3 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), digital storytelling (155), poetry (195)
In the Classroom
Use the Poem Generator to introduce students to different forms of poems through exploration and use of the generator's features. Challenge students to identify the features that indicate various types of poems. Create a class Padlet, reviewed here, with columns for each type of poem, and ask students to share their creations in the appropriate column. After students have had time to experiment with the Poem Generator, challenge them to create poems without using this tool. Extend learning by adding a reading of their final project to Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Ask students to create podcasts that include their reading of the poem and a short discussion about the features that identify the poem as belonging to a specific genre.Illuminate - Google
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), podcasts (117), Teacher Utilities (202)
In the Classroom
Use Illuminate to create podcast-style discussions from articles, PDFs, or websites to enhance student learning. Ask students to share information highlights from the discussions using "stickies" on a collaborative whiteboard using Stickies.io, reviewed here. Illuminations is a great option for multilingual learners or students with special needs to supplement their learning with audio information. Share this tool with parents to use as a learning aid or create a resource for study materials when on the go.Padlet TA - Padlet
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), assessment (146), images (263), qr codes (19), quizzes (90), rubrics (36), Teacher Utilities (202), worksheets (71)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save Padlet TA as a handy tool for creating professional and classroom resources. As always, verifying the accuracy of AI-generated content is essential. Share Padlet TA with parents and caregivers to create quizzes, worksheets, and leveled text as a study aid at home. Use the Smart Group creator to create random groups for station rotations or class projects and the Name Picker to choose student names for multiple purposes or as part of lessons on probability. Generate AI images for creative writing projects or as a tool for creating presentation images.Jigsaw Planet - Jigsaw Planet
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): fathers day (17), holidays (194), mothers day (23), puzzles (149)
In the Classroom
Students upload their images or class photos to Jigsaw Planet and create custom jigsaw puzzles. They can choose meaningful images like family photos or classroom memories. Encourage students to create puzzles as personalized gifts for holidays like Mother's Day or Father's Day. They can print and present the puzzle pieces as thoughtful, interactive gifts. Teachers can create jigsaw puzzles using educational content, such as historical events, scientific concepts, or vocabulary words. Students can then solve the puzzle while learning about the topic. Create a trivia-based jigsaw puzzle where each piece corresponds to a question or fact about a specific topic (ex., animals, historical figures, or math concepts). Students solve the puzzle and answer questions as they go.29 Free Mother's Day Label Templates That Show Your Infinite Appreciation - Online Labels
Grades
K to 8tag(s): mothers day (23)
In the Classroom
Students can choose a template from OnlineLabels.com to design and personalize the labels with messages, decorations, and artwork. Set up a labeling station where students can print out their personalized labels and use them to decorate gift bags, cards, or small gifts. Students can use the Mother's Day label templates to create a complete gift set for a mom or guardian. This could include labels for a jar of homemade cookies, a small plant, or a personalized photo frame.880+ Free Templates for 'Mothers day gifts' - Poster My Wall
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): infographics (57), mothers day (23)
In the Classroom
Students can use PosterMyWall to design personalized Mother's Day posters or flyers, incorporating images, text, and their creative messages. Students can design a social media graphic for Mother's Day, choosing a template and adding personal messages and pictures to create a shareable digital post. Have students work in small groups to create a Mother's Day campaign with posters, social media graphics, and flyers. After designing their Mother's Day projects, students can write a reflection about why they chose certain design elements, colors, and messages. This reflection can be included as part of the design.Artsteps - Artsteps
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): digital storytelling (155), fathers day (17), mothers day (23), portfolios (24), virtual field trips (131)
In the Classroom
Have students take photos of their artwork, poems, or special memories to create a virtual photo gallery on Artsteps as a Mother's Day or Father's Day gift. After creating the virtual gallery, students can write descriptive captions or short stories explaining the significance of each photo or piece of artwork. Organize a virtual "gallery opening" where students guide their family members through their online exhibitions using Artsteps.37 Awesome Mother's Day Crafts and Activities - We Are Teachers
Grades
K to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): crafts (76), mothers day (23)
In the Classroom
Students can complete a printable questionnaire with prompts about their mothers (or motherly figures), capturing heartfelt and humorous responses. Have the students use forks and paint to create tulip prints on paper, resulting in vibrant floral artwork. Students can also cut and manipulate strips of construction paper to design unique 3D collages. Challenge your students to trace and cut out their handprints, folding down specific fingers to represent the American Sign Language sign for "I love you." Although these crafts were created for moms, they could be given to any loved one.yEd Live - yWorks
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), charts and graphs (169), drawing (62), graphic organizers (49), mind map (28)
In the Classroom
After introducing the AI prompt feature, have students create diagrams "on the fly" to organize information. They can design a mind map that outlines features of states or countries, then work in groups to research and present each feature. Students could also hold a brainstorming session using an interactive whiteboard or projector to build a shared organizer for a topic or story. Assign students to "map" out a chapter, short story, or historical event, visually showing key ideas and connections. Turn mapping into a creative challenge: students could color-code concepts to show what they understand, wonder about, and want to investigate further. Use this tool for literature activities, science processes, or social studies projects. Students can even create family trees, food pyramids, or life cycle charts, depending on the subject. Encourage students to collaborate online, building group mind maps or review charts before a test. For a fun extension, have groups map out a plotline for a story they invent or outline step-by-step processes like "how to solve an equation" or "how a law gets passed." Finally, challenge students to plan a future career or personal goal using a timeline or flowchart they design themselves.School Pages - School Pages
Grades
1 to 10tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), Teacher Utilities (202)
In the Classroom
Teachers can use this as a way to search for lessons and ideas. Teachers can use the AI features to enhance their lessons.Smithsonian Institution - Smithsonian
Grades
K to 12tag(s): aircraft (17), critical thinking (137), inquiry (30), museums (52), space (220), virtual field trips (131)
In the Classroom
Explore historical innovations on the National Air and Space Museum or Smithsonian Science Education Center websites and challenge students to design and build a model inspired by a historical invention (ex., a Wright brothers' airplane or a Mars rover). Three-dimensional models can be created online using CoSpaces, reviewed here or Tinkercad, reviewed here. Have students explore a Smithsonian virtual exhibit, such as the National Museum of Natural History, and provide a scavenger hunt list with key artifacts, asking students to find and describe their significance. Select a primary source or artifact from the Smithsonian Learning Lab or a digital collection and have students analyze the object. Students can present their findings in an infographic using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here or make a mini-documentary using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here.Step In, Step Out, Step Back Strategy - Lindsey Link, Brandy Hackett, Margaret Salesky
Grades
K to 12tag(s): empathy (37), social and emotional learning (110), thinking skills (17)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of this interactive to encourage and teach students how to analyze characters and their actions from different perspectives. After students complete this activity, extend learning by comparing and contrasting the actions of different characters using Circlyapp, reviewed here. As a culminating activity, ask students to write a different ending to the story by changing the actions of the character. Share your stories by creating simple websites with Carrd, reviewed here.Learning Game Generator - Yourway Learning
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), assessment (146), Formative Assessment (73), game based learning (206), gamification (86), Teacher Utilities (202)
In the Classroom
Use the game generator to create activities for use during station rotations, whole-class games, or as a homework activity. Use the features included on this site to request changes until you identify a game that meets your needs and your class's. Be specific with your requests; for example, ask for a Jeopardy-style game that includes all of the answers to use in your game. If your class enjoys games that require a lot of movement or use puzzles, include that type of information in your prompt. Use this site to create questions for online game-maker tools such as Classroom Jeopardy, reviewed here and those found on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Gamification Resources, reviewed here.Edge Features:
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Plan My Lesson Tool - Yourway Learning
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), professional development (393), Teacher Utilities (202)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of this lesson generation tool to create new lessons or improve your current lessons. Use this tool to generate a lesson in just a few minutes, then browse through the lesson plan to find new ideas and resources to include with your current plan. In addition to the lesson activity, plans include extension activities and additional resources to include in your planning. When writing the prompt to create a lesson, include as much information as possible to generate results that work for you. Items to include are class size, type of activities to include, and differentiation needs. Visit the archive of OK2Ask: AI for Creating Learning Objects, reviewed here to find many ideas for creating learning objects that accompany your lesson plan.Edge Features:
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WorldCat - OCLC, Inc.
Grades
K to 12tag(s): authors (108), book lists (168), digital reading (18), Research (88), resources (83), Teacher Utilities (202)
In the Classroom
Have students search for a specific book, author, or topic related to your curriculum using WorldCat. Ask them to find the closest library with the book and compare availability across locations. Choose a novel or historical text related to your class and find different editions or translations on WorldCat. Have the class compare publication dates, cover designs, and publishers, then discuss how these factors might affect interpretation. Provide students with a historical event or literary movement and have them use WorldCat to locate a primary source (ex., original speeches, diaries, first editions) and present their source, explaining its historical significance and how it connects to modern perspectives.Yourway - Yourway Learning
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), assessment (146), cross cultural understanding (178), differentiation (85), rubrics (36), social and emotional learning (110), Teacher Utilities (202), vocabulary (242)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free tools available at Yourway to improve your lesson planning, increase student engagement, and save time. For example, use the Plan My Lesson Tool to create a lesson plan that matches learning objectives and teaching standards or create collaborative classroom activities in just a few seconds. When using AI-generation tools, include as much information as possible when writing a prompt to receive the best output. Ideas to include are the number of students in your class, the number of gifted students, and how many are on IEPs. Mention the type of activities your students enjoy and any other pertinent information that would help to create meaningful and engaging activities. Learn more about creating effective prompts at this blog post.Prove It!: A Citation Scavenger Hunt - ReadWriteThink
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): character education (81), critical thinking (137), plot (15), reading comprehension (149), themes (16)
In the Classroom
Divide students into small groups and give each team a set of questions related to a class text. Challenge the teams to race to find the correct textual evidence and write down the citation. Using the Citation Hunt Printout from ReadWriteThink, students can work in pairs or small groups to locate and cite textual evidence supporting character traits, themes, or key events. After completing the scavenger hunt, students can select one piece of cited evidence and write a short analytical paragraph explaining how it supports a theme or argument.Remini AI - Bending Spoons
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), photography (131), Teacher Utilities (202)