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Teach Vocabulary with the Frayer Model

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Use a word students already know (say, “meteor” in a science class) to model how students will fill in the sections. Any categories work that end up in a deep understanding of the word. This is well-suited to teaching academic vocabulary for all and domain-specific for particular topics (such as math).

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Going Digital in the Age of Distance Learning

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Wow, in just a few short weeks our teaching world has been rocked to the core. What items at Amy Brown Science have been updated with new digital formats? Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer : This very simple, two-page graphic organizer has become one of the best study and review techniques that I use in my science classes.

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How the Frayer Model Helps Thousands Learn Vocabulary

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Use a word students already know (say, “meteor” in a science class) to model how students will fill in the sections. Any categories work that end up in a deep understanding of the word. This is well-suited to teaching academic vocabulary for all and domain-specific for particular topics (such as math).

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Here’s What to Know Before Studying Abroad in the US

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The United States is one the most popular study destinations for overseas students, boasting academic prowess and cultural richness. Whether you want to work in the United States post-graduation or return to your native country, a US degree will expand your horizons and broaden your prospects. What to study. Type of Student Visa.

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How to Teach the Human Body and 16 Sites to Help

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Whether schools classify these topics as ‘health’ or ‘science’, the importance of understanding the processes that allow us to survive can’t be overstated. When teaching about the human body, start with a tool students are familiar with: the fill-in-the-blank worksheet. BrainPOP Jr. A Walk Through the Ear.

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Want to Code on an IPad? Here are 3 Great Apps

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This complicated definition is why–historically–programming, IT, and Computer Science have been of interest only to the geekiest of kids. According to Computer Science Education Week : There will be 1 million more computing jobs than students over the next 10 years (adding up to $500 billion in salaries). Design: 5/5.