Mon.Dec 05, 2022

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Hour of Code Dec. 5th-11th

Ask a Tech Teacher

Set aside December 5-11th, 2022 for the hugely-popular Hour of code. This is a week of activities dedicated to inspiring kids to learn/love coding. This year: 1,536,702,210 will participate. 180+ countries. 44,941 events . What is it. Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify that mystical geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator,

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NSO: Online Primary Christmas!

All About STEM

For the 3rd year running, the National Schools’ Observatory and Astrophysicists from Liverpool John Moores University will be broadcasting a festive space-themed event for children aged 7 – 11. Last year’s event was watched by over 7000 pupils! “Learn about habitability across the Solar System and how there is ‘Snow Place Like Home’ on our unique but fragile planet.” Expect fun facts.

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Most School Districts Still Lack Data-Privacy Personnel

ED Surge

Only a few years ago, before the pandemic, finding a school district with a dedicated leadership position focused on data privacy was like spotting a “unicorn”—something so rare it was practically mythical. Districts might have been theoretically interested in hiring a Chief Privacy Officer whose job is to keep student data from being abused by doing things like setting up privacy policies, training staff on privacy matters and making sure that data is collected and used safely.

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The GCHQ Christmas Challenge! (Ages 11-18)

All About STEM

YES! The GCHQ Christmas Challenge is returning! On Wednesday the 14th of December the GCHQ Christmas Challenge will return for its second year! Once again the annual Christmas card is packed full of puzzles which have been designed specifically for 11 to 18-year-olds but for 2022, there’s an added twist! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to crack all the puzzles to uncover a hidden.

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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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3 Fun and Effective SEL Strategies for Grades 4-8

Middle Web

Students in the middle are facing a perfect storm of stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Educators Trisha DiFazio and Allison Roeser share ways to help them grow a sense of connectedness and belonging with easy to implement SEL strategies for all content areas. Start with Battery Life! The post 3 Fun and Effective SEL Strategies for Grades 4-8 first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Cool Coding & Computer Science Resources for Teens

Career in STEM

Cool Coding & Computer Science Resources for Teens. Coding is the language of the 21st century. Even if you never go on to a career in IT, electrical engineering, or computer programming, everyone needs to know the basics. And don’t just take my word for it! Hear what these famous people have to say about it: So what can you do with coding?

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A Workshop on Slow Reveal Graphs for Social Studies Teachers

Computing Education Research Blog

My collaborator, Tammy Shreiner, is running a workshop for social studies educators on teaching with Slow Reveal Graphs. The idea of slow reveal graphs is that visualizations are just too complex for students to pick out all the visual elements. Instead, a slow reveal graph is presented in stages, and at each stage, students are prompted to reflect (and discuss, or write about), “What do you notice now?

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Orange Slice: Google Doc Rubric Extention

The Tech Savvy Science Teacher

OrangeSlice is a rubric extension for Google Docs that comes in two parts: a teacher rubric and a student rubric. The teacher rubric works to provide grades and/or feedback to students. The student rubric can be used for self or peer review. There are three types of rubrics: holistic, competency and analysis. A holistic rubric gives the student an average of their performance across all categories you set up.

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Dec 5, Equation with Infinite and No Solution

Online Math for All

Equation with Infinite and No Solution - Concept - Examples with step by step explanation

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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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The Role of STEM in early childhood

STEM Sport

What is STEM Education. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. This is used when talking about education curriculum, specific jobs, and a set of unique skills. . Why STEM Education is Important. STEM skills are essential to a child’s success in their education, future career, and daily life. Regardless of if they will work in the STEM field, the skills learned and connected to STEM have a positive impact.

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Higginson-Lewis – Reverse Field Trip (12.5.2022)

Northeastern University

On Monday December 5, three members from NUCLEUS (Northeastern University Community Liaisons for Education Using STEM) partnered with the Center for STEM Education to visit the Higginson/Lewis K-8 School. They visited the fourth grade classroom, working with 35 students. Katie, Haley, and Mikey started off the day by discussing engineering as a field and as a career.

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Classroom Crockpot Hot Chocolate

The Trendy Science Teacher

About 5 years ago, I started hosting “ Starbucks Mode ” in my classroom leading up to Christmas break. It’s always a hit with my students and I enjoy whipping up a batch of my famous classroom crockpot hot chocolate and serving my students. As my students enter the classroom, I give them a “Starbucks Mode” order form. They select their preferences and turn it in.

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Learn Mitosis with this Simulation

MooMoo Math & Science

This simulation of the cell cycle is a great way to learn the cell cycle. The cell cycle includes interphase, then mitosis which consists of Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase, and then concludes with Cytokenisis. Materials Needed Three colors of yarn Masking Tape Print out of the Cell Scissors Print out of the Cell Cycle Step 1. For interphase you need to cut 6 small pieces of the yarn including two pieces of each color.

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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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Dec 5, Equations with Infinitely Many Solutions or No Solution Worksheet

Online Math for All

Equations with Infinitely Many Solutions or No Solution Worksheet

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How Gaming Creates Opportunities for Learning That Endures

ED Surge

Mimi Ito is a cultural anthropologist and learning scientist at UC Irvine. She’s been sharing her observations with EdSurge readers for nearly a decade now, reflecting on young people’s interest-driven and playful engagements as they relate to education. If you can embed skill development within a genuinely motivating social set of rewards, learning is deeper and more enduring.

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Dec 5, Equations with Infinitely Many Solutions or No Solution

Online Math for All

Equations with Infinitely Many Solutions or No Solution

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