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The Upcycled Plastic Bag Bracelet Challenge for Elementary Students

Carly and Adam

In an era where environmental consciousness is more important than ever, elementary school teachers have a unique opportunity to instill values of sustainability and creativity in their students. You can download lesson plans for One Plastic Bag and 500+ more STEM Challenges in Carly and Adam’s STEM Teachers Club.

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Fun Math Games to Help Students Practice Math Concepts and Skills

Educators Technology

Although its title indicates otherwise, Cool Math Game website is not limited to only math challenges, it also offers mini-games spanning different subjects and content areas including memory games, jigsaw puzzles, science games, geography-based games, classic games, among others.

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Free Summer Olympics Activities for Kids

Carly and Adam

Whether you are looking for activities tailored for younger elementary students (K-2) or older students (3-5) , you are sure to find some ideas that will ignite their curiosity and cultivate a passion for learning. These fields, sometimes seen as challenging, become approachable and fun when intertwined with the spirit of the Olympics.

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All Lessons Should Be Interdisciplinary

User Generated Education

They also tend to focus on a single content area concept like specific math problems or questions about a particular text. I used to teach face-to-face elementary education classes to pre-service teachers. How about basic geography, writing skills, and point of view from that same text? How often when they become adults?

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The Benefits of Cross-Curricular Instruction 

STEM Sport

This teaching method engages the golf, science and geography loving students and gives them the opportunity to engage in a subject they may not have liked before. Cross-curricular learning gives students the ability to problem solve and connect ideas with what they are learning to real-world value.

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GIS and STEM: Mapping the Way to Future Careers

PCS Edventures

Learners also enhance their problem-solving, creative thinking and collaborating skills. Author: Marissa Rosol As a 4th-grade elementary teacher and instructional coach, Marissa believes hands-on learning is the key to student engagement. GIS Geography. Watch our Discover Drones Webinar! 2019, September 24). link] Esri.

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The Many Uses of Building Bricks

PCS Edventures

Studies show that continual hands-on interactions with building bricks often correlates to stronger spatial reasoning, language and problem-solving skills. ELA extensions are included for your upper elementary learners too! Engagement is just the start! How do you use bricks with your learners? Author: Jessica Ventre.