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Here Comes Another Trend in K-12 Science Education: Data Science

Chillax Science

What I am putting forward is that I am tired of “ one more thing ” pushed into elementary school teachers, specifically. The new science education lobbying for centering lessons around data addresses one aspect of knowledge construction that some scientists use. But places an additional burden on elementary school teachers.

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8 Ways to Teach Financial Literacy

Cool Cat Teacher

Look at the Accounting Careers Course Free from EVERFI Length of course: 2 lessons taking 10 minutes each Grades: 9-12 Curriculum Guide (PDF) Resource #6: Data Science Foundations for High School You’ve heard of “Big Data.” In our student’s future, “big data” means “big opportunities.” According to the U.S.

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What Is Zearn — the Math Platform the Gates Foundation Is Betting Big On?

ED Surge

Several teachers in New York started the effort around a decade ago, and Zearn is now used by a quarter of elementary school students and more than a million middle school students around the country, according to sign-on figures tracked by the group.

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Best Artificial Intelligence Classes For Kids

The Maker Mom

In addition, IBM also hosts free lessons about blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science, and many other topics. The last course doesn’t require coding at all and instead utilizes a visual and interactive presentation to operate data science. Older students in grades 6-12 focus on learning Python.

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Will Teachers Listen to Feedback From AI? Researchers Are Betting on It

ED Surge

Keara Phipps, an elementary school teacher from Atlanta, says that TeachFX showed her she “talked too much” in her classes. “When teachers make two recordings, we can already see them asking more open-ended questions in the second one. We’ve been able to create an inexpensive observer effect,” Poskin claims.

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9 Activity Ideas for STEM in Physical Education

STEM Sport

Physical Education STEM Activities for Elementary School Integrating STEM into elementary physical education presents a fantastic opportunity to lay the foundation for lifelong learning and curiosity in young students. Sports Analytics Project: Students undertake a project to analyze a sports game using statistical methods and tools.

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Empower Your Students: Tips to Teach Financial Literacy Like a Pro

Cool Cat Teacher

Meet the Money Monsters stories introduce elementary aged students to ideas, habits, and activities that they'll need as you grow up and start to manage money. Educators can search by grade level, activity duration, and other key filters. Teachers can order free classroom sets!

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