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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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It’s fascinating that today’s game playing youth want a set of rules they must beat, parameters they must meet, levels (read: standards) they must achieve, and a Big Goal (think: graduation) they can only reach after a lot of hard work, intense thinking, and mountains of problems. Which they love. Do you see what I’m doing?

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3 Augmented Reality Apps to Take Your Lessons to the Next Level

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In good hands, it can be directed to the achievement of great purposes. You don’t have to buy expensive glasses, you can just use your smartphone or a tablet for educational purposes. A chemistry teacher could make use of this app, as well. Steven Wesley is an ESL teacher, ed tech enthusiast and education blogger.

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Indoor STEM Activities for Kids

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As winter begins, keeping kids both physically and mentally active becomes a challenging task for parents and educators. This period of relative confinement does not need to be seen as a setback, but rather an opportunity for educational development. The Magic of Kitchen Chemistry Chemistry is all around us, especially in the kitchen!

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Dual Enrollment for Future STEM Majors

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Here are some links with more information: CCRI STEM Connect , Rhode Island Department of Education. Some of the STEM courses offered are Biology, Math, Geology, Health, Kinesiology, Physics, and Chemistry. Some of the STEM courses offered are Math, Chemistry, Biology, Health Professions, Geography, Physics and much more!

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Classroom resources for the new school year Tweet Share 0 Skype Reddit +1 Pinterest 0 LinkedIn 0 Email Are you looking for free and engaging educational resources to use in your classroom? As students and teachers head back to school, why not use our free educational resources in your lessons? Look no further!

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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Social characteristics include population demographics, such as age, race, languages spoken and level of education. I went to university to study geography, then started a master’s in meteorology. I started studying chemistry because it seemed like something I would be able to get a job in.

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The Mediterranean way: changing diets to extend lifespans

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“Participants also receive sessions with a health counsellor, who helps them set personal goals for behaviour change, and introduces problem-solving and self-monitoring skills to make changes to diet and physical activity levels more achievable,” says Alice. servings fewer sugar-sweetened drinks,” says Alice.