Lesson Slideshows: 3rd Grade Outdoor Recreation & Tourism
Using the Wyoming Stewardship Project Slideshows
These slideshows have been developed for teachers to use in the classroom for in-person instruction or virtual use of the Wyoming Stewardship Project units. Each set of slides is designed for use alongside the lesson plans for this unit. Click the buttons on the right to download the PowerPoint files or Google Slides for each lesson. Feel free to adjust the slides to fit the needs of your class.
Teacher Notes:
- To access the teacher notes, click “View” and then click “Notes”.
- The notes are located below the slide being used.
- Information in the notes include:
- The instructional Procedure/Steps the slide corresponds within the units
- Suggestions or clarifications for instruction in virtual or in-person activities
Resource Links:
- Links for all resources from the Wyoming Stewardship Project unit will be in blue or yellow and will be underlined for quick access in the slides. The link for each lesson is the name of the lesson on the first slide.
Technology Tools:
Tool or App |
Purpose |
Account options |
Notes |
Educaplay |
Educational Games/QuizzesGenerates games or quizzes for review, vocabulary, introducing new concepts, etc. |
Free
Upgrade: Free |
Provides a variety of activities from crossword puzzles & word searches to memory games and video quizzes. Choose a game created by others or create your own. Google and Teams Compatible |
Kahoot! |
Game-Based Learning PlatformCreate, share, and play fun quizzes. Students can make their own quizzes. |
Free
Upgrade: Free |
Use “Public Kahoot” to find a game or create your own. You can add videos, images, or diagrams to your questions. |
Google Jamboard |
Virtual Whiteboard
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Part of Google Suite
Available for purchase: $6 for basic |
Interactive; supports 16 touchpoints on a single device. This tool is intuitive and easy to use. |
Padlet |
Virtual Bulletin Board
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30-day free trial – 3 boards
Upgrade: $99 per year for teachers. School options available. |
Examples of how to use Padlet are available through the Padlet Gallery. Able to include uploaded files (documents, images, videos, etc.) |
Cardsmith |
Virtual Bulletin Board/Sticky notes
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Free – 3 boards
Upgrade: $9 per month, unlimited boards |
Cardsmith provides template boards (agendas, project plans, concept maps, learning cycles, calendars, etc.) |
Scrumblr |
Virtual Sticky Notes |
Free Upgrade: Free
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Very basic |
Pinup |
Virtual Sticky Notes |
Free – 3 canvases
Upgrade: Available |
Very basic |
Kidspiration |
Mind Mapping
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Download the app from iTunes, $9.99
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Many schools have Kidspiration software. Kidspiration is a kid version of Inspiration. |
Mindmeister |
Mind Mapping
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Free – 3 maps
Upgrade: $4.99 per month, unlimited maps |
Can connect to MeisterTask (assign tasks, set the start & due dates, indicate progress, create email reminders, etc.) |
Google Forms |
Surveys, quizzes, and questionnaires
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Free with Google Suite
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Part of Google Drive (Google Suite.) Provides a variety of question choices (multiple-choice, short answer, rating scale, etc.)‘Themes’ allows for a professional look |
Slido |
Polling Tool
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Free – 3 polls per session
Upgrade: $75 per month, 5 polls per session |
Students can also submit questions anonymously. |
TypeForm |
Forms and surveys
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Free – limited products
Upgrade: $35 per month |
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Screencastify |
Screen Recorder
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Can be added to Google Chrome for free
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Provide a personal connection with students and parents through video. Easy to use and versatile. It only works with Chrome devices. |
Wakelet |
Virtual Collaboration
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Free
Upgrade: Free |
Must be 13+ to have an account. Google Compatible. |
Nearpod |
Interactive Lessons
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Free – 40 students per session, 100 MB storage
Upgrade: $10 per month, 50 students per session, 1 GB storage |
Nearpod provides over 8,000 premade lessons and videos. Search for a lesson by subject, standard, grade level, or resource type (virtual reality, full lesson, skill builder, assessments, warm-ups) |
Storyboard That |
Digital Story Telling/Writing
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Free Trial
Starting price $8.99 |
Provides teacher resources, worksheet templates, poster templates, etc. that can be viewed by grade and/or subject |
Kialo edu |
Virtual Debate
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Free for educators | Students respond to prompts in pro/con format. Kialo provides sample debate formats, essay outlines, and knowledge sharing exercises. |
ThingLink |
Interactive Virtual Tool
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Free
Upgrade: $35 year, assorted add-ons included |
Provides a variety of examples and projects that can be used as-is or to inspire a new creation of your own |
Doodly |
Whiteboard Video DrawingsUse simple sketches from Doodly to create a unique video. Audio can also be added to your videos. |
No free trial
$39 per month plus add-ons available for purchase |
Doodly provides over 200 characters in different poses and with different backgrounds, or you can create your own characters |
Actionbound App |
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
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Free
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Players are invited to accomplish tasks and create their own content as they go through the scavenger hunt. |
LiveBinders |
Virtual Storage
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Free – 5 binders with 2-tab levels
Upgrade: $19.99 per month, unlimited binders with 3 levels of |