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Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you a middle school science teacher looking to ignite your students' curiosity? Look no further than ResearchQuest, a treasure trove of free investigations that immerse students in the steps of the scientific method. And the best part?

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iCivics Offers Tons of Free Resources and Tools to Promote Civics Education

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iCivics is an educational website that offers access to a wide variety of learning resources that include games, curriculum materials, lesson plans, webquests, and videos. These resources are designed to help promote civics education especially among middle and high school students. iCivics games can be played in different modes.

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Empowering Teachers and Inspiring Students for a STEM-Driven Future

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Education is an indispensable profession in our world today, as teachers play a pivotal role in equipping students for the challenges of the future, enabling them to be successful at every stage in life. Professional development allows teachers to continue to improve their practice, learn new strategies and content, and engage students.

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As Schools Move to Change How Kids Are Graded, Some Families Push Back

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When a public school system in the San Francisco Bay Area explored replacing traditional grading practices with a form of “standards-based grading system” meant to eliminate bias, it sparked widespread opposition from parents. They signed petitions and showed up in force at school board meetings to rail against the changes.

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15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

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15 Unusual Projects. Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. Grade level: 5-12. Grade level: 5-12. Creating shortkeys for oft-used programs will quickly become a favorite with your students. Human robot.

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Unlock the Secrets: Expert Homework Hacks for Busy Parents

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Brian is the creator of the Homework Hacks Course , designed to equip students aged 13 to 20 with research-backed homework hacks and independent learning strategies. We can help our children learn! When people ask me my favorite App-building tool, I always say MAD-Learn. Mad Learn Free Trial.

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10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer

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If I’ve learned anything from my broken foot, it is that there are things only I can do for myself. If I’ve learned anything from my broken foot, it is that there are things only I can do for myself. One mistake I’ve seen many teachers make is “project” themselves into exhaustion in the summertime. Let’s splash ahead!

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