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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 1)

ED Surge

The class began discussing, debating and problem-solving a wide array of challenges: managing supplies, trading goods, hunting for food, fixing broken wagon wheels and forging rivers—all while avoiding death from dysentery, exhaustion or snakebites. In that moment, a previously tedious history unit came to life.

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St. Patrick's Day STEM Centers

Carly and Adam

Patrick's Day STEM Centers transform the classroom into a dynamic learning environment, where students engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through themed activities. Color Mixing with Primary and Secondary Colors 9. Build Clovers with Lego Bricks, Geoboards, and Pattern Blocks 4. Create a Gold Coin Catapult 7.

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Constructing a Successful STEM Lesson

STEM Education Works

Use hands-on, project-based learning as a primary tool for instruction. From coding to engineering to biology, the STEM subjects have a broad range of content to offer to you and your students, but sometimes the way you implement a STEM lesson is just as important as the subject matter you decide to focus on.

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Fun Math Games to Help Students Practice Math Concepts and Skills

Educators Technology

We all know that games and fun learning activities are more conducive to meaningful learning experiences and a higher level of students engagement and participation. In this post, I share with you a wide variety of resources where you can search for and find fun math games to use with your students in and out of class.

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Here Comes Another Trend in K-12 Science Education: Data Science

Chillax Science

Ultimately, knowing a range of science education teaching methods allows competent teachers (and homeschool parents) to create a dynamic and supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement, curiosity, and achievement. What are science education teaching methods? I describe them below.

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If We’re Serious About Student Well-Being, We Must Change the Systems Students Learn In

ED Surge

While it’s likely that homework completion signals student engagement, which in turn leads to academic achievement, there’s little evidence to suggest that homework itself improves engagement in learning. But these skills can be explicitly taught during the school day rather than after school.

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Skills Needed for STEM Careers

STEM Sport

This blog explores the essential skills that individuals in STEM careers exhibit and highlights how school administrators and educators can provide lessons to students to help them develop these key employability skills. Inquiry-Based Learning: Encourage students to ask questions, investigate, and draw conclusions independently.

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