https://padlet.com/msptechteacher/7sfv0mj2vbqd2t4t Lesson resources teachers can use to explore global and/or cultural awareness, diversity, supportive learning experiences, and civic engagement. en-us 2022-04-23 00:27:44 UTC 2022-04-23 21:44:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5c3.png msptechteacher https://padlet.com/msptechteacher/7sfv0mj2vbqd2t4t/wish/2154295371 Description: This website provides different ways to explore the constitution and American Civics. Students learn through lectures, videos and virtual exhibits.

Lesson Ideas: Creating lessons around virtual field trips can engage students and give them a feel of being immersed in the topic without physically being there. Videos are ways to bring guest speakers into the classroom when the experts are not local.]]> 2022-04-23 02:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/msptechteacher/7sfv0mj2vbqd2t4t/wish/2154295371 msptechteacher https://padlet.com/msptechteacher/7sfv0mj2vbqd2t4t/wish/2154338372 Description: This blog contains ideas on how to foster awareness of other cultures with students. 

Lesson Ideas: Find topics or cultures that students are interested.  Polls or multiple-choice questions created in Google Classroom can be used to determine what culture or landmark you focus on as a class.  Creating or finding lessons that are inclusive are another way to encourage diversity.


]]> 2022-04-23 03:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/msptechteacher/7sfv0mj2vbqd2t4t/wish/2154338372 msptechteacher https://padlet.com/msptechteacher/7sfv0mj2vbqd2t4t/wish/2154633159 Description: This blog contains activities that encourage diversity in the classroom.  These activities promote parent involvement.

Lesson Ideas: Many of the activities posted can be used as culminating activity to close a unit.  Through a LMS such as Google Classroom or Seesaw parents can be encouraged to be involved in creating a multicultural celebration. School Communities with a diverse population can use these ideas to coordinate a multicultural assembly that where all stakeholders can participate in. Including activities like virtual field trips or creating documentaries are ways to incorporate technology and digital media into lessons. ]]> 2022-04-23 15:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/msptechteacher/7sfv0mj2vbqd2t4t/wish/2154633159 msptechteacher https://padlet.com/msptechteacher/7sfv0mj2vbqd2t4t/wish/2154666384 Description: Patrimonito means small heritage in Spanish. This website from UNESCO provides 14 short videos where the mascot Patrimonito guides youngsters through different countries around the world.

Lesson Ideas: These videos can be used to introduce a culture or country is a Social Studies Lesson.  Use these videos to promote Higher Order Thinking (HOT) questions to begin discussion about similarities and differences in cultures or countries. ]]> 2022-04-23 16:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/msptechteacher/7sfv0mj2vbqd2t4t/wish/2154666384 msptechteacher https://padlet.com/msptechteacher/7sfv0mj2vbqd2t4t/wish/2154677059 Description: This activity kit was designed to provide educators with resources to teach students about cultures and sites around the world.  They encourage learning though exploration and play.

Lesson Ideas: This kit has opportunities for students to have open discussion and explore various world heritage cites around the world. Educators are provided with worksheets that can be printed or uploaded on a learning management system where students can record their finding through exploration. ]]> 2022-04-23 16:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/msptechteacher/7sfv0mj2vbqd2t4t/wish/2154677059