ED Surge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Brown loves — and has long loved — learning about history, civics, geography and government, in part because he had teachers who brought infectious energy and enthusiasm to those lessons. But nothing felt quite right, until he considered teaching. But I did enjoy teaching. This month, we are featuring Caleb Brown. Is that right?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2022

Here are great ideas for how to address the difficult topic of war in the Ukraine, from Ask a Tech Teacher collaborator, Christian Miraglia, recently retired from teaching after thirty-six years: 24/7. As a history teacher, I made it a priority to teach my students how to check the reliability of sources. Essential Skills.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 10, 2024

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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Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

To start using iCivics , head over to the site's homepage and click on Teach on theft hand side bar. These resources are accessible from the Teach hub and are organized by topic. They also contain teaching resources such as PowerPoint slides, Google Slide decks, Newsela text sets, Nearpod templates, Kahoot quizzes , and more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Mindsnacks is a series of education apps on topics like geography, vocabulary, languages, and SAT. Think Number Munchers rather than Minecraft. Material is aligned with National Geographic’s Geography Standards. The game is limited to facts–black-and-white details that make up geography. Insider Tips.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 29, 2024

EDT Classroom Activities The solar eclipse is an excellent teaching moment, not just in science class. You can also use the solar eclipse to teach students about measuring time and shadows. Geography The path of totality will span across the United States from Texas to Maine. EDT Totality begins: 3:18 p.m. EDT Maximum: 3:20 p.m.

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Futurum

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology? And taking students to unfamiliar outdoor settings is not always a productive way of teaching. At the University of Texas at El Paso, Professor Terry Pavlis and Professor Laura Serpa have devised a new geology teaching technique that may prove more effective.

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Futurum

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Together, Ben and Julia are collaborating to research whether COASST participant place attachment shapes understanding of the local environment and specific critical thinking skills. “In ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY Environmental geographers study the relationships between organisms and the environment. 1322820 and 2031884. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

As a summation to your discussion with students on symbols, idiomatic expressions, geography, farms, or another topic, post this on your Smartscreen. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. More for Thanksgiving. A Thanksgiving Poll for Students (to be published 11/14/18). from TeacherVision. from Pinterest.

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Top 10 Sciencekits

AUGUST 9, 2023

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Breakout EDU. Quiz shows.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 19, 2023

Whether you’re a teacher looking to incorporate new teaching methods or a student interested in exploring the fascinating world of robotics, these tips will help you understand why cue robots are an essential tool for modern-day learners. The Cue robot is perfect for teaching block or JavaScript programming through its Blockly app.

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This simple experiment teaches about surface tension and chemical reactions. This experiment teaches about impact forces and materials science. This activity teaches the basics of programming logic in a fun, interactive way, encouraging kids to think like a programmer as they sequence the cards to create ‘programs.’

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Scientix

AUGUST 31, 2022

We integrated the activities with objectives of English, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Technology, IT and Art lessons. This project is a good opportunity to open the classroom to the real world and improve the ability to teach cross-curricular skills. We were glad to find out the students’ knowledge improved well.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 28, 2022

This STEM kit promotes critical thinking by allowing your kid to create a variety of structures, such as: A cave A clubhouse A castle. The best toys are the ones that teach your kid about real life, whether it be objects, concepts, or places. Teach your kid about the world one structure at a time! Robot STEM Toy.

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STEM Sport

MAY 17, 2022

As educators, it is essential to know each student’s style and use cross-curricular teaching in the classroom to engage a broader range of students. Cross-Curricular Definition Cross-curricular teaching is the use of multiple academic disciplines during each lesson.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 14, 2023

With its ability to teach coding, problem-solving skills, and so much more, it’s no wonder educators are starting to take notice. With connector blocks that snap together easily, teachers don’t need any prior experience with robotics to start teaching their students how to code creatively! So what is Cue Robot exactly?

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 2, 2015

Every project helps you teach the key 21st Century skills that your students need for their personal development: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and digital citizenship. Recently, they just announced the unveiling of their "Project Kits" that are digital lessons aligned to Common Core Standard.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 29, 2015

Every project helps you teach the key 21st Century skills that your students need for their personal development: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and digital citizenship. Recently, they just announced the unveiling of their "Project Kits" that are digital lessons aligned to Common Core Standard.

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Geography Critical Thinking Communications Creativity 44

Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Every project helps you teach the key 21st Century skills that your students need for their personal development: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and digital citizenship. Recently, they just announced the unveiling of their "Project Kits" that are digital lessons aligned to Common Core Standard.

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Geography Critical Thinking Communications Creativity 44

STEM Education Guide

OCTOBER 23, 2022

There is evidence that engaging learning like this stimulates creativity and builds on life skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. We think Little Passports is a super organized, straightforward subscription box (which has also won a few awards). From food, geography, and cultural traditions.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Every project helps you teach the key 21st Century skills that your students need for their personal development: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and digital citizenship. Recently, they just announced the unveiling of their "Project Kits" that are digital lessons aligned to Common Core Standard.

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Geography Critical Thinking Communications Creativity 29

Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Every project helps you teach the key 21st Century skills that your students need for their personal development: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and digital citizenship. Recently, they just announced the unveiling of their "Project Kits" that are digital lessons aligned to Common Core Standard.

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Geography Critical Thinking Communications Creativity 30

CoderZ

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

For many, STEM seems like the answer to students languishing in systems where teaching and trade preparation methods have fallen to the wayside. In addition, like learning many new languages, it fosters the growth of communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills that are important for young minds.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. Tie-ins: Besides obvious connections to language and literacy, this is great to generate a conversation about symbols, idiomatic expressions, geography, science, culture, and more. Thinking Games. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Tie-ins: Besides obvious connections to language and literacy, this is great to generate a conversation about symbols, idiomatic expressions, geography, science, culture, and more. Thinking Games. Zoopz — collection of critical thinking games mostly aimed at lower school students. Time required: Optional.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. Tie-ins: Besides obvious connections to language and literacy, this is great to generate a conversation about symbols, idiomatic expressions, geography, science, culture, and more. Thinking Games. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 17, 2014

Learning Games For Kids - A fun site for lots of educational games such as Typing, Health, and Geography. ** Little Digits - A great iPad app for young kids learning about numbers, adding, and subtracting as well as associating them w/ fingers. Teach w/ Portals - Gamify your classroom w/ the award winning PC game Portal 2.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. Tie-ins: Besides obvious connections to language and literacy, this is great to generate a conversation about symbols, idiomatic expressions, geography, science, culture, and more. Thinking Games. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Learning Critical Thinking Geography Equality 171

STEM Education Shopping

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Exploring environments like the deep sea or outer space and learning subjects as science, history and geography. Coding Made Simple and Fun: How the Visual Blockly App Teaches Kids Programming Logic As I explore the Dash robot’s abilities, I’m eager to share how the visual Blockly app introduces coding and robotics simply.

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Futurum

JULY 13, 2023

For thousands of years, the Dunne-Za have used stories like this to teach their children. What are the problems with current geoscience teaching and research methods? Judi and Wendy are developing a culturally aligned STEM curriculum, to incorporate traditional knowledge into STEM teaching at all educational levels. “Our

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 12, 2019

They don’t teach real world skills. I used to teach face-to-face elementary education classes to pre-service teachers. I used to teach face-to-face elementary education classes to pre-service teachers. There is evidence that teachers teach the way they were taught. I am not a fan of worksheets.

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STEM Education Guide

JANUARY 13, 2023

Atlas Crate is a new geography subscription from KiwiCo, previously called Kiwi Crate. Each crate comes with seven World of Atlas cards that feature facts about each country, its customs, architecture, geography, history, and cuisine. I wanted to compare these two because they are both geography and cultural subscription.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 14, 2022

KiwiCo focuses on inspiring kids and building their confidence by teaching them to innovate, and problem solve. Atlas Crate (Ages 6 to 11) Includes geography and cultural projects. In these games, you can teach your kids empathy through pretend play. What is KiwiCo. The best way to learn is through hands-on projects.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Schools should provide direct instruction in government, history, economics, law, and democracy in ways that provoke analysis and critical thinking skills. However, schools should avoid teaching only rote facts about dry procedures, which is unlikely to benefit students and may actually alienate them from politics.

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Growing up in 21st century Scotland, she is exposed to cultural and societal norms that teach her that women must make a choice: to have a career or to be a mother. A degree in sociology, politics, human geography, history or economics could also lead to a career in social policy. HOW DID INGELA BECOME A SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCHER?

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Futurum

OCTOBER 3, 2023

15th Street Farm in Florida is home to a nutrition education program (NEP) designed to reduce food insecurity in the local area by teaching local children and their families about their local food systems. The 15th Street Farm NEP teaches its students about the links between agriculture, nutrition and wellness. What do students learn?

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