Critical Thinking Resources

EdPuzzle

Take any video and make it your lesson, with interactive response questions.

• Student reflect at specific points in a video lesson.
• Provide instant feedback to student responses.
• Allows teacher to set parameters so students cannot fast-forward through a video to answer questions!

GeoGuessr

Game using StreetView images that drops the player in a random location and challenges them to work out where they are.

• Navigate the street view to look for clues to identify the location.
• Students can search for clues to identify a Biome and then verify by guessing the location.
• Use GeoSettr to choose five locations and have students compare and contrast the locations.

Code.org

Code.org is a comprehensive coding resources for students of all ages and grade levels. They offer a detailed scope and sequence for coding activities that can be implemented as part of a one-day Hour of Code or a longer, more in depth dive into coding with your students.

• Features both computer based and "unplugged" activities where no technology is required.
• Many of the activities are game-based, leading to heightened student engagement.
• Supports computational thinking and problem solving at a deep level.

Piktochart

Piktochart is becoming the "go to" infographic creation tool.

• Teachers can use it to visually present topics to their students in any content area.
• Create a stunning poster-like representation of facts, processes, events, and more!
• Connections and order in complex topics can be made visually tangible for students.