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This famous teacher and author is best known for her pioneering work in special education and her autobiography titled "The Story of My Life."

Who is Helen Keller?

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 In this iconic 1989 film, Robin Williams plays an unorthodox English teacher who inspires his students to seize the day.

What is "Dead Poets Society"?

100

This online platform allows teachers to create interactive quizzes and games to engage students in learning.

What is Kahoot?

100

This teaching technique involves breaking down complex concepts into smaller, more manageable parts to help students understand and master the material.

What is scaffolding?

100

This versatile classroom resource consists of a large board with a white surface, often used for writing or displaying visual aids during lessons.

What is a whiteboard?

200

He's known as the "Wizard of Menlo Park" and is famous for his inventions such as the light bulb and phonograph.

Who is Thomas Edison?

200

This TV series features a high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturer.

What is "Breaking Bad"?

200

This digital tool allows teachers to create and share instructional videos with their students.

What is Flipgrid?

200

This strategy involves asking open-ended questions that encourage critical thinking, discussion, and reflection among students.

What is the Socratic method?

200

This handheld device allows teachers to project digital images, videos, and presentations onto a screen or interactive whiteboard.

 What is a document camera?

300

This fictional teacher is known for her magical adventures with her students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Who is Professor Minerva McGonagall?

300

This classic TV sitcom features a high school teacher named Mr. Feeny who offers life lessons to his students both in and out of the classroom.

What is "Boy Meets World"?

300

This coding platform introduces students to computer science concepts through fun and interactive lessons.

What is Scratch?

300

This approach to teaching focuses on tailoring instruction to meet the individual needs, interests, and learning styles of each student.

 What is differentiated instruction?

300

These printed materials contain information, illustrations, and activities related to a specific subject or topic, often used for reference or independent study.

What are textbooks?

400

He was the ancient Greek philosopher and teacher of Alexander the Great, known for his contributions to philosophy and his work "The Republic."

Who is Plato?

400

In this 1985 film, Michelle Pfeiffer stars as a former Marine who becomes an English teacher at an inner-city high school.

 What is "Dangerous Minds"?

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This educational website provides a vast library of free lesson plans, teaching resources, and interactive activities for teachers.

What is TeachersPayTeachers?

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This technique involves asking students questions that require more than a simple yes or no answer, encouraging them to think critically and express their thoughts.

What are open-ended questions?

400

These objects, such as blocks, counters, or geometric shapes, are used to help students understand mathematical concepts through hands-on exploration.

What are math manipulatives?

500

She is the Nobel Prize-winning education activist from Pakistan known for her advocacy for girls' education.

Who is Malala Yousafzai?

500

In this comedy film, Jack Black stars as a substitute teacher who introduces his students to rock music and inspires them to form a band.

What is "School of Rock"?

500

This digital tool allows teachers to create interactive multimedia presentations, quizzes, and activities to engage students in learning.

What is Nearpod?

500

This teaching technique involves presenting information using pictures, diagrams, or other visual aids to help students understand concepts better.

What is visual learning?

500

This essential classroom resource consists of a large piece of fabric or paper hung on the wall to display student work, anchor charts, and educational posters.

What is a bulletin board?

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