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Never Lost: Polynesian NavigationNavigation, or wayfinding, is the subject of the Exploratorium website Never Lost: Polynesian Navigation. Find ideas for projects and activities in social studies, language arts, science, art, and math. | Multimedia | |
Civil War SesquicentennialThe Civil War Trust website offers historical and animated maps, photographs, primary sources, biographies, music and literature, printables, and other curriculum resources to help educate students about the legacy of the Civil War. | Multimedia; Printable | |
Bulletin Board IdeasWe recommend four Web sites where you can find bulletin board ideas and themes, cutouts, templates, activity ideas, and more. Plus, find out what kind of supplies you’ll need and how to acquire them. | Printable; Tool | |
History of the English LanguageThe BBC and British Library both have interactive timelines describing the development of the English language. The BBC site is suitable for grades 6-8 and the British Library site for grades 9-12. | Multimedia | |
National Park Foundation’s Electronic Field TripGrades 4-8 can learn about various topics (e.g., civil rights, climate change) through electronic field trips to national parks. There are more than a dozen EFTs archived on the site, each with an on-demand video and related lessons. | Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
Teaching K-12 EconomicsTeaching K-12 Economics provides lessons, projects, and support resources for grades K-5 and 6-12. The resources are keyed to national curriculum standards. Teachers can search by concept, standard, or lesson. | Lesson Plan | |
A+ Writing Research Paper GuideThis site for grade 9-12 and above is comprised of merged collections from the Internet Public Library and the Librarians' Internet Index and includes a guide to researching and writing a paper, an information search guide, and links to resources. | Background Reading | |
5 Resources for Teaching MetamorphosisFive websites provide grade-specific resources for helping students at all levels learn about the biological process by which an animal develops physically after birth or hatching. | Background Reading; Multimedia | |
BEAGLE: Simulated EvolutionBEAGLE(Biological Experiments in Adaptation, Genetics, Learning and Evolution): Simulated Evolution is a group of computer models and support materials designed to help in teaching concepts of evolution, adaptation, and natural and artificial selection. | Learning Game; Multimedia | |
10 Things for Women’s Equality DayWomen’s Equality Day is August 26 and commemorates passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting the right to vote to women. These resources help grades K-12 learn about the suffrage movement and the 19th Amendment. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
The Cave of Chauvet-Pont-d'ArcIn 1994, The Cave was discovered in Southern France by three speleologists, or cave scientists. Today, the cave is considered one of the most significant prehistoric art sites. K-12 classrooms can use this website in social studies and art. | Background Reading; Multimedia | |
Exploring TimeThis website is a companion to the Science Channel television program of the same name. Middle and high school science teachers will find lesson ideas and online activities that help students explore change over time and human perception of time. | Multimedia; Printable | |
OneZoom Tree of Life ExplorerOneZoom Tree of Life Explorer lets K-12 teachers and students explore 22,000 species of wild mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians by zooming in and out of the tree of life. | Background Reading; Multimedia | |
Just For KidsThis site from the University of Illinois Extensionhas 23 interactives for students in grades K-8, covering concepts in animals, weather, volcanoes, exercise, nutrition, friendship, conflict resolution, and more. | Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
Outbreak at WatersedgeThis online learning game from the University of Minnesota places students in the role of an intern on a public health team investigating an infectious disease outbreak. | Learning Game | |
Grammar NinjaThis online, interactive game provides practice for K-8 students in identifying parts of speech. A downloadable version allows educators to modify it with their own questions and examples. | Learning Game; Multimedia | |
Picture Book MonthFind dozens of classroom activities associated with popular picture books from more than 20 authors, plus a Teacher’s guide with suggestions for ELA, math, science, and social studies. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan | |
NASA WavelengthThis digital collection of Earth and space science resources illustrates connections between science concepts, such as clouds, the motion of the earth, and plant growth, and how those concepts build upon one another across grade levels. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Printable | |
6 + 1 Trait WritingAre you the best writing teacher you can be? These instructional materials and customized training can help improve your writing instruction and ability to help students achieve the quality of writing called for in the Common Core State Standards. | Professional Development Course | |
Q?riusInspire curiosity and the excitement of discovery with this first-of-its-kind interactive and experimental learning space - a unique supplement to your science curriculum! | Multimedia | |
"Buy, Use, Toss?" (High School Curriculum)Ignite your students' learning and inspire them to take action in their communities with these hands-on, standards-aligned global sustainability curricula! | Multimedia; Printable | |
Classroom Exercise Breaks For Elementary StudentsThe research is clear: test scores and student behavior improve when physical activity breaks are incorporated into daily classroom routines. These lessons and resoures will show you how to get started! | Background Reading; Fact Sheet; Lesson Plan | |
Otis Jiry’s Creepypasta CryptThe name Otis Jiry's Creepypasta Crypt says it all! Language Arts students in grades 6-12 listen to masterful storyteller Otis Jiry interpret novels and stories from the horror genre. Perfect resource for Haloween or stormy days and nights | ||
Smithsonian Ocean PortalBring the ocean to life for your K-12 science learners! This collection of top resources provide you with teacher-tested ocean science materials for your classroom. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan | |
A Curriculum of United States Labor History for TeachersMany 9-12 students are entering the American labor force for the first time. These resources teach the rich history of U.S. labor, the importance of workers' past struggles and strides on our economy and society, and the fight many still face. | Article; Background Reading; Fact Sheet; Printable |
