Futurum

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology? Professors Terry Pavlis and Laura Serpa , from the University of Texas at El Paso, USA , are creating virtual 3D models to make the benefits of geology fieldwork accessible to everyone. What advantages do 3D models have over 2D teaching resources?

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AUGUST 19, 2016

Whether you teach habitats in second grade or Middle School, understanding how animals survive in their corner of the world is critical to a well-rounded perspective on life on planet Earth. This is a great quick introduction to not just a discussion of habitats, but endangered species and geography. Plants and Animals Habitats .

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Futurum

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Published: Founded by Professor Sallie Marston and led by former school counsellor Moses Thompson , the University of Arizona ’s School Garden Workshop creates and maintains gardens for schools in Tucson. Can gardening help children grow? Why do school gardens matter?

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Futurum

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Published: At Furman University in the US, Dr Ben Haywood and Professor Julia Parrish from the University of Washington are studying how citizen science programmes impact the relationships participants have with the places and ecology they study which might, in turn, increase scientific literacy. How are Ben and Julia working on this?

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021

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” ). Research what happened the hundredth year of your home country’s existence.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

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” ). Research what happened the hundredth year of your home country’s existence.

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JANUARY 15, 2018

Because AATT is a resource blog, we share lots of tips our group comes across in their daily teaching as well as materials shared by others we think you’d like. 19 Topics to Teach in Digital Citizenship–and How. libraryspot.com — there’s a big uptick in using the internet for research this year over last year.

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JULY 27, 2016

Research shows that it is much easier for our brains to retain information when we speak out loud. As an ongoing learning project, you could have each student research a topic and create a weekly or bi-weekly podcast on the developments of the event. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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Futurum

MAY 3, 2023

This is with good reason: science and research careers are vital to the UK and a global society, helping to develop technologies and our understanding of the world around us. This concept captures one way in which SHAPE subjects can be thought about, and inspires the SHAPE in Schools materials for teaching and learning.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Her article today can be summed up by a line in the last paragraph: “ Technology is not your enemy…” Educators aim to equip students with an understanding of the world, its fragility, & opportunities, by teaching them various common subjects like math, language, or science. 1) Student-Centered Teaching.

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Futurum

JUNE 30, 2022

By combining engineering and human rights disciplines, he is researching the links between access to transport and the inequalities facing Peruvians today. Davis hopes his research findings in Cusco can influence transport policies in Peru and beyond. FIELDS OF RESEARCH : Engineering for Human Rights, Transportation Engineering.

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Futurum

JUNE 21, 2022

This is a practice that an international network of scholars, including Professor Eithne Quinn from the University of Manchester in the UK, has found to be structurally racist. Professor Eithne Quinn and her American Studies students at the University of Manchester, in the UK (Photo credit: Eithne Quinn). Published: June 21, 2022.

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Futurum

MARCH 8, 2023

However, recent research by Professor Richard Bucala and his team at Yale School of Medicine in the US have found a way to develop a potentially super-effective vaccine – by turning the disease’s most devious tactics against it. Rick explains more about his own research and the wider battle against malaria.

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Addo-Danso , of the CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana , are collaborating on a global project that seeks to monitor the canopy temperature of forests. Sophie is an environmental scientist based at the University of Plymouth in the UK, while Shalom is an ecologist based at the CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana in Africa.

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

“We are bringing our expertise, as philosophers interested in the history and philosophy of science, to help understand these origins,” says Dr Jennifer Mensch at Western Sydney University, explaining the research she and Michael are conducting. However, my undergraduate degree required me to take a philosophy class.

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Bess is an Assistant Professor of Geology at Colby College, Waterville, Maine, in the US. Bess’ specialisations are relevant for many different research applications. “A In Antarctica, Bess’ team’s research on dust sources continues. DR BESS KOFFMAN Assistant Professor of Geology Colby College, Waterville, Maine, USA.

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STEM Next

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Research shows that caregivers play a big role in sparking children’s interest in computer science. For helpful ideas on computer science with families, look to Family Creative Learning , a workshop series directed by Ricarose Roque with the Creative Communities research group at the University of Colorado Boulder.

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Futurum

APRIL 19, 2022

FIELDS OF RESEARCH: Prehistoric Archaeology and Geoarchaeology. FIELDS OF RESEARCH: Prehistoric Archaeology and Anthropological Archaeology. FUNDERS: National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, Arts and Humanities Research Council of the UK (AHRC UKRI), The University of Tulsa.

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STEM Education Guide

OCTOBER 23, 2022

The Lovevery box is incredibly well-researched, with a full list of advisors from a certified positive discipline trainer to a professor of human neuroscience. Backed by research through the New Jersey institute of technology. Why we love it : It teaches diversity, adventure, and encourages exploration.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

So when it comes to research, are you still directing kids toward your grandmother’s resources — encyclopedias, reference books, and museums? This is a great primary source for students third grade and up in researching almost any topic, but especially history. Info Please. NOVA Videos . The UK-based SchoolsWorld.TV

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Futurum

APRIL 12, 2023

I went to university to study geography, then started a master’s in meteorology. I was also taking classes in remote sensing and GIS which I found very exciting, so I transitioned back to geography and focused on climatology for my master’s thesis. It has been very fulfilling to teach myself, and I love doing it.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 15, 2022

A narrow perspective about which versions of Spanish are “acceptable” for academic environments may also limit the number of people qualified to teach the language, they add. Existing research on bilingual higher ed often focuses on college systems outside the States. labor market is growing. It’s a locally-driven need,” Petrov says.

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Futurum

JULY 13, 2023

Dr Judith Brown Clarke , from Stony Brook University , and Dr Wendy K’ah Skaahluwaa Todd , from the University of Minnesota Duluth , USA, hope to increase the participation and retention of Indigenous students in geoscience, by incorporating traditional knowledge in geoscience education and research.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

To build their world, players require geography, chemistry, math, and more. All of these come from student prior knowledge, collaboration with a knowledgeable classmate, or individual research. Minecraft is that rare game that can teach almost any subject, any skill, in a way students are eager to learn. Problem Solving.

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Futurum

MARCH 2, 2023

Understanding the atmosphere: What can atmospheric chemistry teach us about air pollution? Thankfully, research in the field of atmospheric chemistry identified CFCs as the culprit, and subsequent efforts to reduce the use of these gases has led to a partial recovery of the ozone holes. What are the next steps for Tran’s research?

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Futurum

APRIL 5, 2022

Led by Professor Mariana Rufino at Lancaster University , UK, an international team of researchers, including Dr Joseph Hitimana at the University of Kabianga in Kenya, is working with Kenyan farmers to find solutions to this problem. As soils become less fertile, biodiversity decreases and agricultural yields fall.

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Futurum

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Researchers are working on technological and engineering developments, as well as studying the important but less tangible aspect of passenger perceptions and experiences of flight. Do some research to find people who work in the aviation industry, and don’t be afraid to reach out to them and ask questions about their career.

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Futurum

APRIL 26, 2022

Linguistic anthropologists study the nature of language and how humans use it in their everyday lives, but Keith is taking his research in an unusual direction. WHAT IS KEITH’S RESEARCH REVEALING? WHAT IS KEITH’S RESEARCH REVEALING? Keith is a linguistic anthropologist. WHY DO FONTS MATTER? Keith is a linguistic anthropologist.

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ED Surge

JUNE 1, 2022

The real value to extended reality generally is to do things that you can’t do any other way,” says Jeffrey Pomerantz, associate professor of practice at Simmons University and co-founder of Proximal LLC, an educational VR design and development company, who is not affiliated with the metaversities effort.

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Ingela Naumann is professor of comparative social policy at the University of Edinburgh in the UK. TALK LIKE A SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCHER. WHY RESEARCHING GENDER EQUALITY IS IMPORTANT. When she was seven years old, Professor Ingela Naumann’s daughter came to her, distraught. Mum, I don’t know what to do,” she said. “I

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Arts of Inclusion (TAI), a network founded by Professor Oscar Odena at the University of Glasgow, UK, is studying the results to find out if music really does have healing powers. By 2019, Oscar had already spent a lot of time researching social music projects. WHY DO WE NEED TO RESEARCH SOCIAL MUSIC PROJECTS?

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Futurum

OCTOBER 3, 2023

At 15th Street Farm in Florida, USA, Emmanuel Roux and Professor David Himmelgreen run an education project to help local families learn about their local food systems and make healthier food choices. Emmanuel is a chef, restauranteur and urban farmer, and David is a professor of anthropology. What do students learn?

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Futurum

AUGUST 29, 2023

At Futurum, we work with researchers and academics from all disciplines to create classroom resources for schools. Each article explains the researcher’s work in a clear and engaging way and provides advice for students interested in pursuing a career in the field. Whatever subject you teach, we are sure to have resources for you!

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Futurum

AUGUST 26, 2022

At Futurum, we work with researchers and academics from all disciplines to create classroom resources for schools. Each article explains the researcher’s work in a clear and engaging way and provides advice for students interested in pursuing a career in the field. Whatever subject you teach, we are sure to have resources for you!

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