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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

I think this will better reflect what’s going on today in our classrooms: It can be difficult to teach math, but with the proper tools, it can often be made easier. ByteLearn.com – Digital math teaching assistant for teachers. This makes Khan Academy perfect for students who need extra help in math or science.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 23, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As I was grading my student’s web pages today, one student’s goals struck me. April is Financial Literacy Month, so it's the perfect time to teach financial literacy. April is Financial Literacy Month, so it's the perfect time to teach financial literacy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 7, 2020

Most of us are only a few weeks into teaching remotely. Here’s a sampling of the many and varied emails I got this past week offering help: More Resources to teach remotely . Book Creator –if you use Book Creator, they have help for you as you teach remotely. Flinn At-home Science. Remote Learning Tips .

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 14, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. From now until March 20, choose which mischief-maker you’d rather teach and submit your bracket in order to play. So I guess I need to spend the first quarter re teaching second grade. We teach the items that they need and move forward.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Students can’t go wrong with future careers in information technology and computer science. Machine learning engineers have been ranked as one of the fastest-growing jobs in the United States. To become a machine learning engineer, you will need a master’s degree in computer science or artificial intelligence.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Use a word students already know (say, “meteor” in a science class) to model how students will fill in the sections. This is well-suited to teaching academic vocabulary for all and domain-specific for particular topics (such as math). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 16, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students love to examine artifacts and explore. This unit not only brings in history but science, ecology, and an understanding of the impact on cultures. They are also guided by an NHMU entomologist and some cool science-based comics.

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Carly and Adam

MAY 1, 2024

It's a day where math, science, engineering, and technology illuminate through fun, hands-on activities that spark students' curiosity and foster creativity. This blog post will guide teachers on hosting a successful STEM Glow Day using various engaging centers. Check out this blog post. Why Host a Glow Day?

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Experiential learning is enhanced , offering a safe platform for hands-on activities like science experiments. Watch this video to see what teaching and learning in UNIVERSE looks like! EdSurge: How did your teaching journey lead you to try UNIVERSE with your college students? Who’s going to teach them?

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 11, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brian Page, a former Milken National Educator of the Year with 15 years of experience in the education field. Blog: [link] Twitter: @FinEdchat Instagram: @FinEdchat Linked In: @FinEdchat ?️

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

If you don’t teach in the United States, this might be a term you aren’t familiar with. 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.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2021

A logical step for many teachers is to progress from teaching High School to College. Teaching is one of the most fulfilling, albeit challenging, jobs you can do. For those who get started as a high school teacher, there comes a time when they think about moving on to teaching at the college level. In 2020, there were 1.33

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. If you’ve ever made Play Dough at home or in science class and used it as conductors and insulators–that’s the squishy part. Ward’s Science sends it as part of the kit. Computer Science Unplugged.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2020

Space units are always exciting. They choose what science their satellite will study, select the wavelengths, instruments, and optics that will be required, and then build! A real interest in telescopes and space science will make this game more meaningful. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2020

About two decades ago, the sciences were not so popular among younger generations. But, the importance of sciences and technologies has grown; that’s why professionals in certain fields have become headhunters’ “targets.” STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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STEM Education Works

JUNE 5, 2023

See their lesson plans and activities here Virtual Event: United Nations World Oceans Day 2023 Live Broadcast – taking place at 10 a.m. Ocean Champions to Follow Instagram : noaaocean – Official feed for NOAA’s National Ocean Service, the nation’s premier federal science agency for our ocean and coasts. EST on June 8th.

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. As a teacher committed to improving teaching and improving our professional development, I'm thrilled to share this conversation about how professional development can and is improving.

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The Science Penguin

AUGUST 29, 2023

Remember, implementation of the new science TEKS is not until the 2024-2025 school year. The Science Penguin is pre-releasing 5th-grade phenomena-based units for the new TEKS a year early! We want teachers who are ready to try something new to go ahead dip their toes in the water and enjoy these brand-new units!

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Love Learning STEM

JANUARY 6, 2022

I love to teach the Energy Unit in 4th grade, and although it is a hard concept to teach, these are the perfect picture books to use in your class! Each of the books serves a different purpose and can be used in different lessons of the unit. It will be the perfect first book for any energy unit in 4th grade.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 2, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Last year when I needed to take a college CEU course, I chose Advancement Courses and learned so much about teaching computer science in the classroom. Blog: [link] Twitter: @stantonalana. Alana Stanton - Bio As submitted.

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The Trendy Science Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2023

Introduction I absolutely love teaching arson to my high school students, but I often get asked for ideas for middle school students as well. The purpose of today’s blog post is to share one of my favorite digital lab activities for teaching arson. Want to hit the EASY button and get a ready-to-teach arson unit?

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn about this method of curriculum development and teaching and see if it is right for you. They have created a special link for readers of this blog and listeners of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast: www.dell.com/epp/coolcatteacher.

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The Trendy Science Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Are you a Biology teacher that’s gearing up to teach natural selection? Today on the blog, I am sharing a simple, yet effective introduction activity for teaching natural selection. It’s the perfect segue into my natural selection lesson (which is the first lesson in my EVOLUTION UNIT ). Happy teaching!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. Computer Science Unplugged. CS Unplugged is a collection of free teaching materials that teach Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles, many accomplished with cards, string, crayons, and lots of running around.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2022

If you haven’t created a podcasting unit before, there are plenty of platforms that will help you get started with low or no start-up costs. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Many families like podcasts as a way to keep kids engaged and off screens and something the entire family can listen to in the car.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 16, 2023

This season offers a wealth of opportunities to explore the wonders of the natural world and teach important skills through hands-on activities. Get ready to inspire a love of science and engineering in your students and make this spring one to remember! “ This was a fun and engaging engineering project to end our weather unit.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. If you’ve ever made Play Dough at home or in science class and used it as conductors and insulators–that’s the squishy part. Ward’s Science sends it as part of the kit.

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Chillax Science

APRIL 25, 2023

I have been in the world of science education for over two decades, but it wasn’t until I became a mother that I started thinking that homeschooling is best. So if you have been on the fence about homeschooling or want to know why I believe home is best, this blog post is for you. Benefits of Homeschooling 1.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's episode, we're joined by Justin Reich, an associate professor at MIT and the author of ‘Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools.' and Director of Teaching Systems Lab. Menschel HarvardX Research Fellow.

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Love Learning STEM

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Whether you teach first grade or 5th grade, students love getting in the February spirit with these Easy Valentine’s science experiments for kids! This post’s science and STEM experiments are perfectly themed for any elementary classroom. You can find more Energy activities in this blog post.

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Love Learning STEM

DECEMBER 5, 2021

It can be a very difficult unit for teachers to teach, especially if they never learned it themselves growing up. Here are some more ideas for teaching 4th Grade Energy. Because of these struggles and challenges 4th grade teachers have in science class, I have compiled these 4th grade energy lessons.

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Scientix

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Math anxiety is usually linked with the curriculum and teaching styles experienced in the classroom which often focus on memorisation and recitation, emphasising a black-and-white, right-or-wrong approach (Finlayson, 2014). Even students with high academic performance suffer of math anxiety. She has been a Scientix Ambassador since 2016.

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Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Engineering in the Science Classroom Post Natasha Wilkerson November 22, 2022 Help! I am a science teacher, and I am trying to figure out how to integrate engineering in my classroom! Which engineering challenges best support science learning? Why should I even integrate engineering into science instruction?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

GameMaker Studio 2 is best suited to teaching for a full unit or semester rather than a quick in-and-out as might be used for Hour of Code. One of its goals is to make learning computer science and programming easy. Units are modular. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. High School+.

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Amy Brown Science

AUGUST 12, 2018

Welcome Back to School Science Teachers! 18 Secondary Science Authors have teamed up for one ENORMOUS giveaway!! In addition to the big gift card giveaway, there are 18 more giveaways taking place on each of our individual blogs! I am giving away FOUR of my complete unit bundles. Keep reading! That is a lot of prizes!

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