GRAPHICS FOR THE CLASSROOM
Amplifier Art creates posters for a variety of social justice issues for free! The site uploads new designs regularly, and can be used as inspiration for student's projects if you are planning a lesson about activism.
The Smithsonian provides free downloads for Latine Art posters to print. I highly recommend signing up to get on a waitlist to receive a set of posters, or keep a lookout for future giveaways!
Learning for Justice partnered with various artists to provide free PDF posters teacher can print for their classrooms.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Respectability compiled a list of teacher resources that are centered around disabilities.
Facing History and Ourselves houses teaching strategies, unit plans, and provides support for discussing current events in the classroom.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Scholastic provides articles that can be altered based on the student's Lexile score. Some articles also have complimentary assessments and handouts.
NEURODIVERSITY
This student-led resource page provides support for students on the autism spectrum.
Ashton University provides an overview of what neurodivergence means, as well as how to support neurodivergent learners.
Grounding techniques can be beneficial for sensory-seeking students or students who experience anxiety.
INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
Little Alchemy 2 is a game for science or social studies teachers to explore interactions between elements and items. The game can also be used for writing prompts to encourage students to write more detailed narratives.
Gimkit is a multiplayer game that can be used for review or assessment. Gimkit offers a variety of game modes, and offers points for correct answers, which can be exchanged for bonuses or sabotages.
Blooket is similar to Gimkit and Kahoot, where it offers a competitive way to assess student's learning.
Flocabulary gives a variety of lessons across all content areas. It provides a video, song, questions, and prompts students to write a rap about the concept. This is beneficial for students who may be more auditory learners.
iCivics contains multiple games that teach students about voting, campaigning, and the different roles of government. Many of the games come with a supplementary handouts.
Curipod is a platform where you can create exit tickets, assessments, or ice breaker activities. Students can type responses or click from options to participate.
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