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Title: Engaging Science Video Explanations

Description: Animated videos that break down complex science concepts into entertaining, accessible explanations for all learners

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Title: Digital Science Experiments and Simulations

Description: Free interactive math and science simulations from University of Colorado Boulder for hands-on learning

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Title: Age-Appropriate Science Activities and Explorations

Description: Educational science content designed specifically for young learners with engaging visuals and experiments

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Do you dream of becoming an astronaut, engineer or naturalist? Then you're in the right place! Our science for kids section is bursting with incredible science facts about the way our world works.

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Science for kids | National Geographic Kids

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From biology, chemistry, physics & natural history, discover incredible scientific theories and explore some bonkers experiments in our science for kids!

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Title: Entertaining Educational Science Content

Description: Classic science education videos that make learning fun through humor and clear explanations

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Bill Nye The Science Guy - S01E15 - Earths Seasons - Best Quality - 4K UPSCALED

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Title: Quick Science Lessons with Engaging Investigations

Description: Short, inquiry-based science lessons that spark curiosity and provide hands-on learning experiences

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Open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science.

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Mystery Science offers open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science. The hook, visuals, and activity have all been prepared for you. Less prep, more learning.

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Title: Curriculum-Aligned Science Activities and Resources

Description: Teacher-created science resources aligned with educational standards for classroom and home use

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Scholastic.com | Teacher: Online Activities: Science Explorations: Animals, Adaptation, and the Galápagos Islands

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Watch and learn about Darwin, his journey on the Beagle, and the expert Dr. Niles Eldredge. Continue to leveled activities for different skills and grade ranges. Includes a teacher’s guide.

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Title: Step-by-Step Science Experiments for All Levels

Description: Detailed science project ideas and experiments with clear instructions for different grade levels

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Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, & Tools

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Free Topic Selection Wizard, science fair project ideas, step by step how to do a science fair project, Ask an Expert discussion board, and science fair tips for success.

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Title: Space Science Materials for K-12 Students

Description: Official NASA educational content including lesson plans, activities, and multimedia resources

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Find Next Gen STEM learning opportunities for students in multiple settings - in school, afterschool programs informal institutions like museums and science centers, and at home.

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NASA offers a wide array of unique experiences for educators designed to engage K-12 students nationwide in the agency's missions, people, and resources.

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Title: Musical Videos That Teach Scientific Concepts

Description: Hip-hop style educational songs that help students remember science vocabulary and concepts

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K12 Science Hip-Hop Videos & Lessons | Flocabulary

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Comprehensive science lesson plans with teacher guides, printable hand-outs, quizzes. Drive better standardized scores with Flocabulary!

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Title: Visual Templates for Organizing Scientific Information

Description: Printable templates that help students organize thoughts, data, and observations during science learning

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Edit and print free science graphic organizer templates | Canva

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Make science class fun and effective with free, editable, and printable graphic organizer templates for science from Canva.

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Title: ADHD - Kinesthetic Science Learning Experiences

Description: Hands-on science activities that incorporate movement and tactile experiences for ADHD students

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Activities for children with ADHD can help build skills, increase movement, and provide sensory input. Here are 24 ideas for you to try.

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Title: Autism - Structured Visual Science Aids

Description: Visual schedules, step-by-step picture instructions, and structured supports for science learning

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Using Visual Aids in Autism Therapy - Apex ABA Therapy

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Discover the impact of using visual aids in autism therapy to enhance communication and promote independence.

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Title: Dyslexia - Text-to-Speech Science Materials

Description: Audio-supported science content that reduces reading barriers while maintaining content comprehension

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Empowering Dyslexic Individuals: Text to Speech for Dyslexic Benefits

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Discover how text-to-speech technology can empower dyslexic individuals, enhancing reading skills and boosting confidence. Read the article to learn more!

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Title: EBD - Structured Science Lessons with Breaks

Description: Science activities designed with built-in breaks, clear expectations, and positive behavioral supports

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9 Effective Teaching Strategies for Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

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Children are the beacon of hope for our future. Their mental health and emotional well-being are the very foundation upon which future success and happiness are built.

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Intellectual Disability - Functional Science

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Intellectual Disability - Functional Science

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Title: Intellectual Disability - Life Skills Science Applications

Description: Practical science concepts connected to daily living skills and real-world applications

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Title: Engaging Historical Video Content for Students

Description: Fast-paced, entertaining videos covering world history, US history, and government topics

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What Makes Someone Native American?: Ep 4 of Crash Course Native American History

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Title: Interactive Civics Games Teaching Government Concepts

Description: Free online games that teach civics, government, and citizenship through engaging gameplay

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Released at the Civic Learning Week National Forum in Washington, D.C., new research shows the need to provide more robust civic learning opportunities in high school, the positive effects of students openly discussing civic and political issues, the effect of legislation on teachers and students, and the need for more civic role models.

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Home - Advancing Civic Education for the Future of U.S. - iCivics

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iCivics is dedicated to advancing civic learning so young people have the confidence to shape the world around them and believe in our country's future.

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Title: Geography and Culture Educational Resources

Description: Maps, articles, and multimedia resources covering geography, cultures, and current events

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Engage with National Geographic Explorers and transform learning experiences through live events, free maps, videos, interactives, and other resources.

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Title: Animated Videos Explaining Social Studies Topics

Description: Short animated videos with quizzes covering history, civics, geography, and current events

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BrainPOP’s Social Studies Movies discuss culture and how people behave in society. Learn about great historical figures, world history, and even geography!

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Title: Primary Source Documents and Teaching Materials

Description: Historical documents, photographs, and lesson plans directly from the Library of Congress

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Jen Hoyer; Kaitlin H. Holt; Julia Pelaez; Brooklyn Public Library; Natiba Guy-Clement (Foreword by)

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LibGuides: Teaching with Primary Sources: Using Primary Sources

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This guide walks through the ways teachers at different educational levels can incorporate primary sources into their lesson plans. Guidance on teaching with primary sources.

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Title: Museum-Quality Educational Resources and Virtual Tours

Description: Educational materials from Smithsonian museums including virtual exhibits and lesson plans

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Learn about your community and neighborhood. In this Toolkit, leaners explore different homes, shops, and people in your neighborhood and have fun with related activities.

Talk with Me Toolkits provide you with chances to talk with your children to improve thinking, vocabulary, and language development. Talking with your child is great-and research shows that the quality of words children hear matters more than how much you talk.

Talk with Me Toolkits give you ideas to begin conversations that are organized around a theme. The Toolkits feature videos, photographs, paintings, and artworks along with questions to talk about with your child. At the end of each toolkit there are more activities to do and books to read together. Go through this toolkit with your child and see how many topics there are to talk about!
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

What inspires you? Get to know Alma Thomas, (b. Columbus, Georgia; lived and worked in Washington, DC, 1891-1978), an American artist and educator known for her signature painting style using bright colors and patterns inspired by nature. She became a full-time artist late in her life. Born in a time of horses and buggies, she lived through big advancements in technology, such as the space race and moon landing. Her art was inspired by the nature she saw outside her home studio, and awe for the exploration of our vast universe.
Get To Know Alma Thomas Use it in the classroom to teach:
is part of the Hirshhorn KIDS About the Artist series. About the Artist biographies are designed for kids under age 12. Modern and contemporary artists' lives reflect recent human history and events. Sharing these life stories and artworks can help kids see their own potential and better understand the world and their place in it. It is our goal to inspire future generations of artists, makers, and creative problem solvers-sharing artists stories is one way Hirshhorn KIDS realize this goal.
Art classroom: Color Theory, Pattern

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National Museum of American History

In this playlist you will learn about how three of the first presidents shaped the executive branch of the United States government.

Start by clicking on the first tile in the upper left hand corner. Then move through the playlist by clicking on the ">" symbol at the bottom of the page. Look for the information and paperclip icons to provide more information about selected resources. There are 34 tiles in this collection.

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Educator Programs

Cultivating Learning is a professional development series where Smithsonian educators model teaching techniques for using digital museum resources to support student learning. This year's series celebrates America at 250. Programs are free and accessible to anyone.

Wednesday, April 15, 4:00 PM EST

Join Phoebe Sherman of the National Postal Museum to explore how postage stamps can be used in the classroom to encourage civic awareness and engagement. We'll examine how stamps can spark curiosity and deepen understanding of civics, American history, national identity, and commemoration by using thinking routines that focus on both subject matter and artistic design. You'll see how these approaches come to life with students and leave with classroom-ready resources and fresh ideas for incorporating postage stamps into your teaching practice.

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Wednesday, May 20, 4:00 PM EST

Join Nyssa Buning of the National Museum of American History's Spark!Lab and Carol O'Donnell of the Smithsonian Science Education Center to explore strategies for cultivating an inventive mindset in your students. We'll discuss the history of STEAM innovation in America and try an open-ended invention challenge that uses object-based learning techniques to encourage creative problem solving and support curiosity and perseverance, skills essential to inventors throughout history. You'll leave with a set of facilitation tools to support students as they develop their own inventive identity and become future problem-solvers. You'll also receive access to a newly released e-book from the Smithsonian Science Education Center, STEAM Innovation: Celebrating Our Nation's 250 Years.

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Wednesday, June 17, 4:00 PM EST

As America turns 250 in 2026, young people are writing its next chapter. Join a group of educators who apply interdisciplinary approaches to learning to engage young people in civic dialogue tied to their communities.

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Smithsonian Learning Lab Discover the digital education platform that connects people to Smithsonian objects, resources, and stories. Explore some of our most popular Learning Lab Collections. Use them as a springboard to continue your exploration of the many collections available on the site. Talk with Me! Learn about your community and neighborhood.

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Title: Visual Templates for Historical Thinking

Description: Printable organizers for timelines, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and analysis

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Take an epic journey through time with this free historical presentation, perfect for making an impact in classes and lectures!

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Title: Leveled News Articles for Different Reading Abilities

Description: Current events articles adjusted to multiple reading levels with comprehension activities

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It's time to improve literacy skills during social studies instruction and ensure that readers of all abilities have what they need to access grade-level social studies concepts.

Join us on Thursday, December 7 for a look at scaffolded materials that provide extra literacy support while building key social studies concepts and skills.

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Newsela | Content and assessment platform

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Content Aligned To National & State Standard, Flexible To Support Relevant Curriculum. Find the Perfect Piece Of Content For Lessons. Go beyond the book.

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Title: Age-Appropriate Current Events and Historical Content

Description: News articles and historical content written specifically for elementary and middle school students

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Now students can follow the latest news. All tailored to their reading level. To explore the kids' website, select a grade and discover new stories each week.

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Now students can follow the latest news. All tailored to their reading level. To explore the kids' website, select a grade and discover new stories each week. View articles by grade level

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Title: Documentary Clips and Historical Video Resources

Description: Educational video content from History Channel programming designed for classroom use

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HISPANIC HISTORY 21st CENTURY GREAT DEPRESSION ASIAN HISTORY WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR II COLD WAR IMMIGRATION

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ADHD - Social Studies Movement Integration

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ADHD - Social Studies Movement Integration

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Title: ADHD - Active Learning History Strategies

Description: Movement-based activities that incorporate physical engagement with social studies content

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We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online for Read Online or Download to your device. To get started finding A Adhd Strategies For Teachers , you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection.

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Title: Autism - Structured Historical Organization Supports

Description: Visual timeline templates and structured organizers that help students with autism process historical information

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Autism is a lifelong disability and the concept of a cure is offensive for many autistic people and their families. An intervention should never aim to 'treat autism'. There are, however, a range of interventions that can support autistic people in their daily lives.

There are some simple changes we can all make to improve the way we support autistic people. This can include changes to the environment or how we communicate. Sometimes, autistic people will want or need more formal help, such as therapy or medical support. We use the word 'intervention' here to describe this kind of support.

There are a huge range of interventions for autistic people, including some that are communication-based, behavioural, educational or medical. It can be difficult to decide which is best to use, and the choices and information can be overwhelming.

We do not know much about how effective these interventions are - very few have been independently or scientifically evaluated. It can also be hard to find information about the long-term or negative effects of using them.

Some interventions make bold claims about how effective they are, without strong evidence to back them up. This is irresponsible and inappropriate, and we try to keep people aware of current concerns in our news section.

We fundamentally believe that all support should:

be person-centred and promote autistic people's dignity

keep people safe, healthy and happy

enable autistic people to do the things they love

never try and make someone "less autistic"

never use punishment.

Guidelines

If you are looking for an intervention then it is important to discuss this with a professional. You can also visit trusted websites, such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) or NHS. These can help you make informed choices.

NICE have produced the most thorough reviews of interventions for autistic people. Their guidelines are reviewed every three years to consider any new evidence. There is one for adults and another for children and young people.

Adults - Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management (2012) Recommended interventions include employment support programmes, structured leisure activities and social skills training.

Children and young people - Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: support and management (2013) Recommended interventions include play-based strategies with parents, carers and teachers.

NICE rule out a number of biomedical interventions for management of the core characteristics of autism, including:

chelation

exclusive or restrictive diets including gluten-free, casein-free or ketogenic diets

hormone therapies or testosterone regulation

hyperbaric oxygen

vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements

drugs which are usually given for problems with memory and thinking

anticonvulsants, antidepressants or antipsychotics (unless other conditions are present, for example epilepsy and depression)

secretin.

Some of these interventions may be used by autistic people to manage co-existing conditions. However, the NICE guideline for children is clear that secretin, hyperbaric oxygen and chelation should never be used in any context. The National Autistic Society position is that these should never be used by autistic people, of any age.

Other things to consider

What helps one autistic person may not help others, therefore any intervention must be carefully considered and adapted to the individual's specific needs.

It is also important to note the following:

The individual should be central to all decisions;

Potential negative effects should be considered;

Professionals discussing or delivering the approach should ideally have a good understanding of autism;

Treatment should be based on the best available evidence;

Positive and negative effects should be carefully monitored and regularly reviewed.

We believe that more scientific evidence is needed to understand the effectiveness and impact of interventions so that autistic people and their families can make informed decisions about what might work for them.

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This section looks at a range of approaches that can support autistic people to reach their full potential.

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Title: Dyslexia - Text-to-Speech Social Studies Materials

Description: Audio versions of social studies content that reduce reading barriers while maintaining comprehension

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At a glance

Technology can help people of all ages work around their reading challenges.

Text-to-speech and audiobooks are two examples of assistive technology for reading.

Many assistive technology tools work on digital devices, but some of the most useful tools are not digital.

For people who struggle to read text, technology can be a lifeline. An audiobook, for example, allows them to read a story they might not be able to read with a traditional book. A highlighter can make a text passage understandable.

Assistive technology (AT) tools for reading are inexpensive and easy to find. These tools exist on computers, smartphones, and other devices. But there are also low-tech options. Some of the most useful AT tools for reading are not digital.

Keep in mind that using AT won't prevent people from learning to read. Experts say audiobooks can actually help kids become better readers. Plus, using AT can help people become more confident and independent.

At the same time, if someone struggles to read, it's important to get the right teaching to improve. AT tools alone will probably not improve reading skills.

About the author

About the author

Andrew M.I. Lee, JD is an editor and attorney who strives to help people understand complex legal, education, and parenting issues.

Reviewed by

Reviewed by

Jamie Martin is an assistive technology specialist at the New England Assistive Technology Center (NEAT) in Hartford, Connecticut.

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There are lots of assistive technology (AT) tools that can help people who have trouble reading, like people with dyslexia. Learn what tools are available.

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Title: EBD - Emotional Regulation Discussion Supports

Description: Structured activities that help students with emotional behavioral disorders engage in historical discussions

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Intellectual Disability - Community Helpers

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Intellectual Disability - Community Helpers

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Title: Intellectual Disability - Functional Social Skills Focus

Description: Social studies content focused on community helpers, citizenship skills, and practical civic engagement