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I liked this site because it is focused for the classroom. There are so many activities that are featured, all teachers should be able to find at least one thing they can bring into the classroom.

Thanks Ashley!

Schools can learn how they can help their classrooms be more environmentally friendly.

Site offers many resources on immigration. Provides lesson plans, printables, references and articles to use in the classroom on immigration.

This seems of interest -- I see some blog posts pre-conference that I'd like to follow up on related to flat classrooms and China.

A how-to on Diigo...

A new digital library of resources for teachers through PBS. 

Scholastic's Global Trek is a way for students to travel around the world without ever having to leave their classroom. When students arrive in the country of their choice they are supplied with a suggested travel itinerary. This itinerary offers them links to background information and a chance to read about the country's people.

This is a kids news online. There is also games and quizzes for them. This can be a great source to use within your classroom.

Here is a list which may prove helpful in the future for this class and/or lesson planning in the classroom.

Census maps of population: Population over Time and Distribution of slaves in 1860. Through the Decades section: This section includes lesson plans, maps, classroom resources, and games. Fast Facts give paint a picture of the United States both statistically and culturally.

Great reference tool Barb! I like the "Through the Decades" Fast Facts section, this would be a great extension activity for kids that are history buffs and like to collect this kind of detail.

Astronomy lesson plans. The Universe and the classroom activities illustrate the connection between astronomy and society

Great project to have a Minnesota classroom add Minneapolis to this story.

"The SCIM-C process of historical thinking is a means to scaffold historical thinking in the social studies classroom.  The five steps of this process ask that students: Summarize the source, by identifying the author and mein purpose of the source. Contextualizing the period of time and the place in which the source was produced. Inferring the perspectives and interpretations of the source's message. Monitoring what other information is needed in order to understand the source. Corroborating the similarities and differences between the various sources which they have examined regarding this topic. By going through this process, students would be better able to make sense of the source and present stronger text-based evidence regarding what they have learned from this source."

videos and livestream of civic related content

Fostering Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity: Express interest in diversity Remain sensitive to differences Maintain high expectations for all students Teach a culturally inclusive curriculum

Hold weekly class meetings Focus on gratitude Work together toward a shared goal Give daily shout-outs

Sharing acts of kindness to students will provide a warm and encouraging community. Students build off one-another: building friendships, community, and encouragement in the classroom.

A few examples on how to learn about different cultures in the classroom: 1)Listen to Music 2)Read a book 3)Eat at a local ethnic restaurant 4)Listen to songs in different languages 5)Make a homemade passport