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Free Book: The Music of Andalusia
I’m excited to share ‘The Music of Andalusia,’ the third and final ebook in my sabbatical series, now available for FREE on Apple Books! Inspired by my Spring 2019 travels to Spain as an Erasmus+ sch…
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Challenge Based Learning and Heritage Months
Updated I used the Challenge Based Learning Framework to create resources for Native American Heritage Month (recognized in the United States during the month of November). The Challenge Based Learn…
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Challenge Based Learning - A history lesson focusing on resilience
Engaging high schoolers in a topic that might touch their experience today is a sure connection for learning history.The story of the integration of Little Rock Central High School in 1957 certainly …
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Walking in Someone Else's Shoes - Pop Art
Using Markup on an iPad, students will utilize research and creativity skills to transform a photo of their shoe into a "brand" embodying the essence of a historical figure. Many of today’s student…
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Challenge: Boosting Voter Registration and Turnout for a Stronger Democracy
Youth voter turnout and registration are crucial for a vibrant democracy. Barriers like registration complexity and lack of awareness hinder young voters. This challenge empowers students to research…
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Autumn Photo Walk Activity Inspired by Primary Sources
As I have mentioned, I spend a lot of digital time in the Library of Congress using primary sources and sharing in the Teaching with Primary Sources Teachers Network (TPS Teachers Network). I'm alwa…
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7 Customizable Timeline Templates in Pages: Download and Go
Use these timeline templates to help students organize information visually, understand sequences, and enhance critical thinking across a variety of subject areas. Timelines are perfect for visually …
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Sydney Cove Settlement
Learning Objectives: Develop research skills by exploring the historical aspects of Sydney Cove, including its layout, natural features, and construction materials. Enhance digital literacy and creat…
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Comparing Past and Present Harrisdale Using Apple Numbers
During our unit on pollinators and local environmental changes, I wanted my Year 4 students to understand how urban development has impacted the natural landscape over time. To do this, we used Apple…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Collection: Creating Photo Lift Outs for Impactful Lessons
W.E.B. Du Bois’ Portraits at the Paris World Fair W.E.B. Du Bois curated a striking collection of portraits for the Exposition Universelle, the Paris World Fair of 1900. This collection carried a…
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First Day of School - History Style
Our first day of school is rapidly approaching.Super that there are so many interesting lessons shared in our Apple Education Community including 1st Day activities! In high school first days are oft…
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Historical Perspectives: Create a Freeform Timeline
Transform your history lessons with the Historical Perspectives: Create a Freeform Timeline project! Access ready-to-use and editable templates to make history engaging and interactive. Project Overv…
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Use Oral History Projects to Teach Research Skills and Personalize Learning
I’ve always found that students become more engaged in a topic when they have agency over their learning and can make personal connections to our curriculum. Oral history projects–a kind of basic pod…
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Keynote Magic Move for Primary Source Fun
U.S. National Ice Cream Day (July 21, 2024) provided me with another opportunity to use the Keynote transition Magic Move,this time with text, exported as an animated gif ,to celebrate the day with a…
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Interactive Learning Journals: Engaging History Students
Use Numbers as a note-taking tool to engage students with a unique digital spin on the traditional KWL strategy using Numbers to create a digital learning journal. This file can be used both on Macs…
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Understand the World Outside the Classroom Using Apple Maps
Are you wondering how you can give learners of all ages the opportunity to “travel” outside of their classroom to document and gain a visual sense of place and geography, whether it be neighborhoods …
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Activate Learning by Building Background Knowledge with QR Codes
Do you struggle to engage your learners with content they need to succeed? Try building a web quest or other scavenger hunt using QR codes; they’re not for just reading menus. In this post, I will wa…
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“Keynoting” with Apple Maps on a Historic Train Ride
The early Thomas Edison films are a captivating part of early film history. They can also provide a historic mapping challenge.Linked here is a 1902 Edison film from the Library of Congresscreated be…
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Using Challenge Based Learning to meet Curricular Standards & Objectives
I love how students can bring their unique perspectives and interests to a Challenge Based Learning Big Idea. Educators can also focus on parts of the Framework to effectively achieve standards and …
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Mondays with Milly: more than just a podcast
Like so many people around the world, I felt disconnected and isolated during dark days of lockdown. For my ninety-something year old mother-in-law in the UK, Doreen, the feeling of separation was ac…
