There’s a direct correlation between the number of days left until summer vacation and the number of minutes of a student’s attention span.
\nGive yourself a break and give your students some edutainment with these summer-themed video lessons from Edpuzzle Originals!
\nCovering all subjects and grade levels, there’s a ready-to-go video lesson for every teacher in our roundup.
\nWe have video lessons for elementary, middle and high schoolers, so make sure you scan the whole article to find the content that’s right for your student, and don’t forget to check the entire library of Edpuzzle Originals for even more free video lessons!
\nJuneteenth
\nIn this video lesson, students learn the origins of the latest official federal holiday, Juneteenth, from the Emancipation Proclamation to the 13th Amendment and beyond.
Malala Yousafzai & Education Rights
\nJuly 12 is Malala Yousafzai’s birthday and the perfect excuse for learning more about her inspiring activism. This eye-opening lesson will expand students’ perspectives on education rights around the world.
Choose the Adjective with the Correct Shade of Meaning
\nFeaturing characters Sam and Spike, this lesson for elementary school students does a deep dive on adjectives with the context of a very hot day – perfect for summer!
Excerpt from “Song of the Open Road” by Walt Whitman (Metaphor, Tone)
\nHow many of your high schoolers are dreaming of the open road and summer road trips? This poetry video lesson on metaphor and tone discusses what it means to be free to go out and seize life's opportunities. It’s also a good fit for middle school students.
Solving the Mystery of Millions of Flowers in the Desert
\nWhat’s hotter than a desert? In this lesson for elementary schoolers, students will distinguish between weather and climate by investigating the causes of “superblooms” in the desert climate of Death Valley.
Supercharging Solar Panels to Match Earth's Seasons!
\nPerfect for middle and high schoolers, in this lesson, students will use a model to explain why solar panels work best in direct light and why panels need to be adjusted seasonally to match the changing angle of sunlight.
Will any of your high school students be working a summer job? Make sure they check out these two financial literacy video lessons that will help them better understand their paychecks!
\nWages and Salaries
Gross vs. Net Pay
Are your students in the habit of posting their every move on social media? These two videos will help them share their summer experiences safely and responsibly while online.
\nDigital Footprint
Digital Actions
How are you counting down to summertime with your students? Make sure to share it with our community on social media where you can help out your fellow teachers and get inspired!
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