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100th Day of School — It’s about Learning

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How to celebrate Here are activities I like that blend learning into the celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography As a class, come up with two locations in each state, to total 100. One will be oriented around geography and one around history (such as “Kansas became a state January 29, 1861” ).

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Physical Fitness, the Brain and Active Learning in the Classroom

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We all know that a more active lifestyle is good for you (it’s healthy to be healthy), but did you know that physical activity in an educational environment dramatically increases student learning and retention? Physically active learners: Are 20% more likely to earn a top grade in Math and English. Why do this?

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Groundhog Day and the 100th Day of School

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One will be oriented around geography and one around history (such as “Kansas became a state January 29, 1861” ). Math From the very first day of school, have your students track the number of days they’ve been in school in anticipation of the 100th day, marking the days in ten bundles, paving the way to counting by tens and ones.

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Groundhog Day and the 100th Day of School

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If this is the 100th day of school, here are resources for that: Geography. One will be oriented around geography and one around history (such as “Kansas became a state January 29, 1861” ). Physical activities during winter often become calisthenics or personal fitness, exercises that can be done indoors or in the gym.

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100th Day of School — Make it about Learning

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Some colleagues say the 100th Day is a rich teachable moment that revolves around math. Here are thirteen activities I like that blend learning into a celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography. One will be oriented around geography and one around history (such as “Kansas became a state January 29, 1861” ).

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The Importance of 3D Printing in Education

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Some of the most promising uses for 3D printing in education include: Math . Data from any topological map can be reproduced accurately in the physical world. Information such as population, international spending, and even popular tourist designations can be rendered in a 3D format to give a more comprehensive approach to geography.

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100th Day of School — Make it about Learning

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Some colleagues say the 100th Day is a rich teachable moment that revolves around math. Here are thirteen activities I like that blend learning into a celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography. One will be oriented around geography and one around history (such as “Kansas became a state January 29, 1861” ).

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