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SDGs in Action: Promoting Awareness of Sustainable Development Worldwide

By TL Editors published 19 July 19

Each of the SDGs includes explanatory videos, facts and figures, targets, and ideas of how people can help.

Technology

Screenshot of the Round Church in Vermont

Google Tour Creator: Kids Build Their Own Virtual Field Trips

By TL Editors published 27 June 19

Tour Creator is a website by Google that allows teachers and students to create tours for VR (virtual reality) or in a web browser.

Apps

Group of Indian teens using a laptop computer.

StudySync, Global Press Partner to Provide International News to Students

By TL Editors published 18 June 19

“As educators, we want their voices to not only be heard but to be steeped in factual information – not memes and misinformation," said Robert Romano, CEO of StudySync.

Learning

Outline of continental US is filled with weathered stars and stripes

Race to Ratify is latest awesome iCivics game that you should be playing right now.

By Glenn Wiebe published 30 May 19

Your students pick a character from 1787 and spend their time trying to get the Constitution ratified by the different states.

Technology

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This Memorial Day Remember Our Fallen Heroes

By TL Editors published 27 May 19

Internet

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Hidden Ireland

By TL Editors published 13 May 19

This year, May 13th marks Leprachaun Day.

Internet

The Kentucky Derby, Lessons in American Culture

By TL Editors published 29 April 19

This collection covers the historical background of the Kentucky Derby

Internet

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ESSDACK PLC meets Russel Tarr & ClassTools. Everyone Gets Smarter.

By Glenn Wiebe published 27 March 19

The activity led to a great conversation around effective tools and resources that teachers and students can use while accessing and organizing online information.

Learning

Pubs and bars with neon lights in the French Quarter, New Orleans

Library of Congress: America's Story: Louisiana

By TL Editors published 4 March 19

Students will enjoy seeing authentic, historical footage of Mardi Gras parades, traditional desserts, and trinkets from Mardi Gras celebrations held throughout the years.

Internet