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5 Ways Edtech Enhances Social Studies Lessons

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According to Wikipedia: “In the United States education system, social studies is the integrated study of multiple fields of social science and the humanities, including history, geography, and political science.” In MS and HS, it expands to cover science, mathematics, civics, economics, and maybe geography.

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Reimagining Education: A Call for Action

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Many of us have been discussing educational reform for decades. Given the unprecedented time of COVID19 and its effect on education, it is a perfect time to revisit and reimagine the purpose, operations, and skills related to a powerful education. The 21st century is placing great demands on our students and educational system.

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"Learning loss" is a misnomer, bilingual education a must, and more from NM teacher of the year

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We aim to provide students from kindergarten through middle school with immersive opportunities for language acquisition, as well as transdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning experiences in the context of social and emotional development for achieving international-mindedness. . International Baccalaureate.

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Social solutions for socio-economic issues

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In large part, this is due to high unemployment rates and a lack of suitable education and training programmes. The next step involves implementing schemes and programmes that can support people living in poverty and help them to achieve financial security. How is Nathan hoping to fight extreme poverty in rural communities?

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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 studied environmental geography at university, where I learned about soil science, water science, plant identification and GIS.

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50 Sites/Apps for Educational Games

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This list not only covers a wide range of subjects, some of these sites have educational portals that allows educators to track and monitor students. 50 Sites/Apps for Educational Games ABCya - A great site for games and mobile apps for elementary students. Also, there is a teacher portal w/ lots of resources for educators.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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The ability to travel to reach educational or employment opportunities is essential for ensuring social equality. He is leading a research project that uses a human rights-based approach to understand how transportation services in Cusco affect residents’ access to education, employment and health opportunities.