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Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

Cool Cat Teacher

Research Quest sponsored this blog post. Sign up for Research Quest Easy Access to Engaging Science Projects When you sign up for a free teacher account, you'll receive a special code that allows your students to dive into these investigations without needing their own accounts. Sign up for Research Quest 2. And the best part?

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Student-Created PSAs Ignite Critical Thinking

Middle Web

Involving your students in creating public service announcements (PSAs) not only promotes media literacy, writes Frank Baker, it builds teamwork skills, energizes kids to conduct research into authentic social issues, and gives them opportunities to write with real purpose.

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The Impact of Game-Based Learning Solutions on Critical Thinking

Magic EdTech

According to a recent study conducted by psychological researchers at the University of Toronto, action video gamers have better hand-eye coordination than non-gamers and improved sensorimotor skills. Computer games empower understudies to connect socially while at the same time fostering critical thinking abilities.

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4 Game-Based Learning Solutions to Enhance Critical Thinking

Magic EdTech

According to a recent study conducted by psychological researchers at the University of Toronto, action video gamers have better hand-eye coordination than non-gamers and improved sensorimotor skills. Computer games empower understudies to connect socially while at the same time fostering critical thinking abilities.

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How Tech Teachers Can Benefit From Historical Research Tools

Ask a Tech Teacher

However, one thing that can make it easier for students to learn is for teachers to include instructions on basic academic skills like vocabulary, keyboarding, digital citizenship, and research. Finally, the better a student’s research skills, the easier it will be for them to sort out the true from the false. How to Teach Research.

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How Building Bonds in the Classroom Can Motivate Better Teaching

ED Surge

Researchers pulled data for two years (the 2017 and 2018 academic years) from Missouri’s state-wide teacher evaluation system, in which students rated teachers’ effectiveness. Cognitive engagement: Encouraged students to think deeply about the content. As it turns out, yes. This teacher makes lessons interesting.

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Research Quest: Free STEM Curriculum from the Natural History Museum of Utah

Stem Activities for Kids

The Natural History Museum of Utah has an online investigation-based program just for middle school students called Research Quest. –> Research Quest What can you figure out about a ceramic piece from a sherd (small piece)? I really enjoyed following this investigation and think your aspiring scientists will love it, too.