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Alex: The Need for Speed

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After viewing an introductory illustrated podcast on speed, distance, time, and velocity, students explore distance-time graphs using interactive websites. Working in cooperative learning groups, students will investigate the motion of...
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Alex: Exploring the Past in 21st Century Ways

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Through this project-based lesson, students will do research on and create an oral presentation based on the life of an influential Famous American. Students will utilize various means to glean information, from online databases, various...
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Alex: Report the Trials: Salem Hysteria

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will act as a radio/TV reporter informing the public of the hysteria of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Within partners/groups, students will create a podcast/vodcast connecting Puritan life and culture with the events in Salem.
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Alex: Taxonomy: The Importance of Classifying

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a technology-based, hands-on Biology lesson used to introduce the topic of Taxonomy and the importance of classifying. Students will listen to a podcast about classifying every living thing on Earth. Students will then give some...
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Alex: Divorce: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan utilizing movies and music to explore divorce and its effects. Students use what they learn to create a parenting guide and podcast. (Note: Music and movies are not available through the lesson plan.)
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Alex: Poetry and Music Fun With Chris Daughtry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This language arts instructional activity grabs young scholars' attention by incorporating a popular musician. The lyrics to "Over You" include vivid language that makes identifying figures of speech intriguing. The students will...
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Alex: "A Body Is a Terrible Thing to Waste"

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students will explain that the human body has different organ systems with different roles. Also, they will discover and illustrate the organelles that each system contains. In addition, students will describe the function of each...
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Alex: Court Reporters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners will research assigned Supreme Court cases and write a case summary. Students will create podcasts of their summaries. Summaries will be added to class website for future learners to access.
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Alex: The Legend of the Mummy's Curse Fact or Fiction?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a technology-based, hands-on Biology lesson used to introduce the scientific method to students. Students will make a prediction on whether they think the curse is true or false. Students will listen to a podcast describing a...
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Alex: We Can Dig It!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, third grade students will explore "fossils" by using chocolate chip cookies in an interactive fossil dig! Through creative problem-based learning that incorporates technology, students will work in collaborative groups to...
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Alex: Tech Tours Using Google Earth

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Grab your passport and head around the world as K-2 students become reporters using Google Earth and podcasting to learn and share about maps, globes, people and places around the community, state and world. Tools featured include:...
Article
Other

Analog to Digital: Why and How to Teach Students to Write for an Online Audience

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article discusses the importance of teaching students how to write for an online audience using traditional writing skills but transitioning these to digital media. The author talks about ways to incorporate social media and...
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Alex: Ipa Is Cool![ai Pi E ?Z Kul]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson that introduces students to the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students learn the symbols for vowels used in Italian and apply them to an Italian song. The lesson culminates with students creating a podcast.
Primary
Other

Rss Ideas for Educators [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Trying to make sense of RSS technology and wondering how to use it in your classroom? This research paper clearly explains the basics behind XML feeds and aggregators and how educators can use this new tool to share great resources with...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: From the Top

For Students 9th - 10th
This NPR show focuses on young, aspiring classical musicians. Listen to performers, read interviews with kids about music and read fun facts about music.
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Alex: Yo! The Slaves Have Gotta Go!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, learners will explore the events leading up to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Students will work collaboratively to research and report their findings.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Molly of Denali: Explore With Molly

For Students K - 1st
Go exploring Qyah, Alaska, with Molly.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Molly of Denali: Denali Trading Post

For Students K - 1st
This episode of Molly of Denali focuses on the trading post where people buy what they need.
Website
PBS

Pbs Kids: Molly of Denali: Alaskan Adventure

For Students K - 1st
In this episode, Molly and her mom go on an Alaskan adventure to see the animals in Alaska.
Graphic
Curated OER

Ancient Art Podcast: Scarab

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scarab.
Website
Other

Top of the Fold, Published by Grandview Elementary Students

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This student news effort includes a number of podcasts, book talks and reviews, and topics that classes are covering. A nice example of what can be done using 21st century skills.
Online Course
Other

Open Culture: Bill Clinton at Harvard

For Students 9th - 10th
An engaging podcast featuring Bill Clinton at Harvard.
Website
Crown Copyright (UK)

Department of Education: Teacher's Tv

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teachers' TV is a videocasting channel for everyone who works at any level of education. This British website take you inside classrooms and schools to see how good teachers are bringing the curriculum to life and improving schools. Many...
Website
Other

Civil War Traveler: Civil War Travel

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explores Civil War sites of interest in various states in the Union as well as the Confederacy. It describes battles and important events that occurred, including maps.

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