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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. This might include geology, geography, chemistry, or another topic. This is great motivation for critical thinking and problem solving. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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How to Use Video Games in the Classroom

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Be sure to select games that align with the subject matter you are teaching, and develop skills such as critical thinking , problem-solving, collaboration, etc. Utilizing video games in the classroom requires an open mind and a willingness to be innovative with strategies that are unlike your traditional teaching methods.

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology?

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology? Geological features — physical features of the Earth (e.g., And taking students to unfamiliar outdoor settings is not always a productive way of teaching. What advantages do 3D models have over 2D teaching resources? not in a classroom).

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Exploring STEM Subscription Boxes: Empowering Young Minds for 2023 Back-to-School Success

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These carefully curated packages of educational materials and activities are designed to ignite curiosity, foster critical thinking, and provide hands-on learning experiences for children of all ages. Little Passports Little Passports offers both STEM-focused and geography-themed subscription boxes.

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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 simple experiment teaches about surface tension and chemical reactions. This activity introduces concepts of structural engineering and the physics of weight distribution. Watch the colors explode!

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New Ways to Gamify Learning

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Breakout EDU is an immersive learning game platform that turns your classroom into an escape room where players use teamwork and critical thinking to solve a series of challenging puzzles that ultimately allow them to open a locked box. Depending upon your approach, they can be run in a physical room or a virtual one.

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Ways of knowing: how can traditional knowledge enrich geoscience education?

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For thousands of years, the Dunne-Za have used stories like this to teach their children. For example, a geochemist might study the elemental composition of water in a river, a physical geographer might examine the river’s flow rate and an engineer might investigate the river’s likelihood of flooding.