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Encourage Creativity in the Classroom

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“Eighty-seven percent of teachers and 77% of parents agree teaching that inspires creativity has a bigger payoff for students” This according to Gallup research (To read more of the report, click here ). Kids don’t go to school just to learn classical subjects such as history, math, or geography. Use Fun Tools.

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100th Day of School — It’s about Learning

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How to celebrate Here are activities I like that blend learning into the celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography As a class, come up with two locations in each state, to total 100. One will be oriented around geography and one around history (such as “Kansas became a state January 29, 1861” ).

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The Importance of 3D Printing in Education

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From desktop printers to professional online services using high-grade printers, 3D technology is becoming a valuable creative tool in many courses of study beyond 3D computer design. Some of the most promising uses for 3D printing in education include: Math . Final Word. Final Word. About the Author.

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Free Summer Olympics Activities for Kids

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Olympic Medal Tracking Creating a display to track the medals won by different countries during the Olympics is a fun and educational project that can help kids engage with the event while practicing their organizational and math skills. Begin by choosing the countries you want your students to track.

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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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A while ago, Scientific American declared “…“ not only is Minecraft immersive and creative, but it is an excellent platform for making almost any subject area more engaging. ” Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. On the surface, it’s not so surprising.

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What are Some Great Middle School STEM Projects for Kids?

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STEM activities incorporate real world disciplines like architecture, construction, biology, math, chemistry, physics, technology, economics, geography and more. Many STEM careers need creativity as well as analytical skills we tend to associate with STEM subjects. What are some other benefits?

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Why Interactives are Trending in Classrooms

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and you’re looking for new and creative ways to keep students engaged until that first winter break. World Geography Interactive VR Map. Grades 6-12; Physics/Math. Applying math and physics principles, students design a skate park in this PhET interactive using the concepts of mechanical energy and energy conservation.

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