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Championing Students to be a Force for Good in Their Communities

ED Surge

Brigitta Witt Vice President of Social Impact and Sustainability at T-Mobile One of the most rewarding educator experiences is witnessing students become agents of change and positively impacting their communities with their own creativity, grit and innovation. The Changemaker Challenge , a nationwide contest made possible by T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation and Ashoka , does just that by empowering students to put their visions into action as they work toward an inclusive, equitable and sustai

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Rise of the Educational Robots

Accelerate Learning

Robotics education can prepare children for the jobs of the future, foster essential skills and competencies, and make STEM subjects exciting and engaging while exploring the benefits of introducing robots in the classroom.

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5 Reasons to Kickstart Summer with STEAM

PCS Edventures

How can educators build a summer camp that stands out, engages learners and prepares them for the future? It’s simple — offer exciting, hands-on STEAM sessions. PCS Edventures’ programs seamlessly integrate into your camp’s schedule and are easily implemented by camp leaders of all experience levels. Our memorable STEAM activities engage campers and provide them with life-long benefits.

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Rebrand Reading for Your Reluctant Readers

Middle Web

Is reading a treat or a chore? The answer depends on the reader's experience. In preparation for summer reading opportunities, literacy interventionist Kelly Owens suggests some favorite strategies teachers and parents can sneak in to give under-motivated readers a reboot. The post Rebrand Reading for Your Reluctant Readers first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Ocean Tracks

Teach Science for All

Ocean Tracks is an educational website that provides interactive maps and visualizations of oceanographic data to help people learn about the movement and behavior of marine animals.

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What Are Cue Robots For Kids And Why Are They So Popular? Superb Guide for You

STEM Education Shopping

Source: businessinsider.com Cue robots for kids, oh boy! As a STEM specialist, I know how important it is to introduce kids to the world of technology at a young age. That’s why I’m excited to share my experience with cue robots for kids. These little guys are full of surprises and can teach your child everything from coding to problem-solving.

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Top 10 Strongest Animals in The WorldSurprising facts about the strongest animals in the world!

Smore Science

Elephant eating tree bark, Credit: Wikimedia/Vpad236 Table of Contents When we think of strength, we often think of superheroes, weightlifters, and bodybuilders. But did you know that some animals are stronger than humans? In fact, there are animals in the world that are capable of lifting, carrying, and pushing weights that are several times their own body weight!

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How To Teach Kids With Cue Robot: A Fun And Interactive Approach To Learning

STEM Education Shopping

Source: torontoteachermom.com Are you looking for a fun and interactive way to teach your kids? Cue Robot might be the answer! This innovative educational technology tool is designed to engage children in learning through play-based activities. But you might have question. How to teach kids with Cue Robots? With its unique features, Cue Robot provides an excellent opportunity for parents and teachers to help their kids develop essential skills while having fun at the same time.

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5 Crystal Identification Apps You Need To TryCome across a pretty rock and don’t know much about it? Use an app!

Smore Science

Table of Contents What are crystals? You might’ve heard chatter about crystals like amethyst , topaz, or even quartz recently, but did you know that any substance that is made up of a highly ordered repeating pattern is technically a crystal? What are crystal identification apps? With so many types of crystals out there, it’s hard to judge whether the mineral in your hand is actually a piece of aquamarine or a piece of topaz.

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.

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How Wonder Workshop Cue Robot Is Revolutionizing Stem Education For Kids

STEM Education Shopping

Source: ebay.com Hey there, fellow STEM enthusiasts! Today, I want to talk about something that is changing the game for kids who are interested in science and technology. Wonder Workshop Cue Robot has been making waves in the world of education because it’s giving students a fun and interactive way to learn about coding, engineering, and problem-solving.

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Why does a bouncy ball impart more momentum in a collision than a sticky ball? And 2023 AP1 #4

Jacobs Physics

Today was the first day of physics fight prep. One of the questions to investigate was the paragraph problem (#4) from the 2022 AP Physics 1 exam : A ball of clay sticks to a block, and a rubber ball bounces off the block. The important bit of this question is to understand that the bouncing ball causes its block to move faster after collision than the sticking clay does.

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45-45-90 Triangle

Basic-Mathematics

What is a 45-45-90 triangle? Definition, proof, area, and easy to follow real-world examples.

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May 2, Derivative of e to the Power Tan Square Root x

Online Math for All

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Downloadable Design Briefs for an Integrative STEM Curriculum

These easy-to-use design briefs outline student objectives, challenges, and materials needed to complete each 30-minute to 4-hour lesson. ITEEA’s Integrative STEM curriculum, Engineering byDesign, includes many more standards driven hands-on activities just like these!

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How did you break into EdTech?

Informed K12

How did you break into Edtech?

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May 1, Derivative of e to the Power Cos Square Root x

Online Math for All

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School and Job Tips for Young Adults

Ask a Tech Teacher

With the school year ending, here are some useful tips from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew for students preparing for college or career: School and Job Tips for Young Adults The marketplace for good jobs has always been highly competitive. In the current economic climate, a solid education can serve as the launching pad for a rewarding career. But how can young adults get the training, schooling, and experience to get a job they enjoy?

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May 1, Derivative of e to the Power of Negative x

Online Math for All

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Snapchat and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Friend

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I may be writing about 80 Days of AI, but I must warn you — not all AI is good. As of last week, I’ve seen a truly terrible and dangerous use of ChatGPT’s API feature, which lets it be added to other services. Last week, Snapchat released its “Virtual Friend” called SnapA I using ChatGPT technology to all of its users for free.

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May 1, Derivative of e to the Power Sin Square Root x

Online Math for All

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May 1, Derivative of e to the Power Square Root Sinx

Online Math for All

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May 1, Derivative of e to the Power Square Root Cosx

Online Math for All

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May 1, Derivative of e to the Power Square Root Tanx

Online Math for All

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May 1, Derivative of e to the Power Square Root Cscx

Online Math for All

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May 1, Derivative of e to the Power Square Root Secx

Online Math for All

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May 1, Derivative of e to the Power Square Root Cotx

Online Math for All

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May 1, Derivative of e to the Power x Square

Online Math for All

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May 1, Derivative of e to the Power of Lnx

Online Math for All

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May 1, Derivative of e to the Power Cosx

Online Math for All

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