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How To Use Virtual Field Trips In Your Classroom

How To Use Virtual Field Trips In Your Classroom

A virtual field trip is a guided exploration to travel the globe and visit natural environments without leaving the classroom. These educational experiences allow students to explore sites from the present or past. And the best part is they are aligned with curriculum standards to meet your classroom expectations and needs.

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Everything You Need To Teach Symbiotic Relationships

Everything You Need To Teach Symbiotic Relationships

Teaching about symbiotic relationships offers students a captivating journey into the hidden workings of nature, unveiling the countless examples of cooperation, dependence, and coexistence that exist around us. By exploring these partnerships, students can gain insights into the complex web of life, the role of each species within their ecosystems,

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How To Help Students Understand The Reasons For Seasons

How To Help Students Understand The Reasons For Seasons

The changing seasons have fascinated humans for centuries, captivating our senses and shaping our daily lives. From the warmth of summer to the chill of winter, understanding the reasons for seasons is a fundamental aspect of comprehending Earth’s dynamic systems. By exploring the intricate relationship between the Earth and the

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Easy Ways to Teach the Characteristics of the Atmosphere

Easy Ways to Teach the Characteristics of the Atmosphere

We have something incredible in common… We all breathe the same air! But have you ever wondered what exactly makes up this air we breathe? What does “fresh” air really mean? How does the air composition vary around the world and at different altitudes? Let’s dive into the fascinating world

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10 Quick and Simple Tips For Writing An Effective Lesson Plan

10 Quick and Simple Tips For Writing An Effective Lesson Plan

For over a decade, my journey with lesson plans has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. I first encountered the concept during my college days, where my professors preached their importance as structured frameworks and accountability tools. Lesson plans break down a sprawling curriculum into bite-sized, daily chunks, complete

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How to Effectively Add Student Choice into your Classroom Routines

How to Effectively Add Student Choice into Your Classroom Routines

Upon stepping into the school premises, students often perceive a significant loss of autonomy, making student choice all the more crucial. This sentiment is particularly pronounced among middle and high school-aged individuals. They find themselves subject to various expectations imposed by parents, teachers, school counselors, and the administrative staff, among

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3 Ways to Teach Students How To Interpret Data

How to interpret data is important for both students and teachers. Data analysis and interpretation are key components of any science class, especially when working with the scientific method. We teach our students to gather necessary information, to analyze all components of their findings, and to draw conclusions prior to

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How Formative Assessments Help Teachers Make Informed Instructional Plans

How Formative Assessments Help Teachers Make Informed Instructional Decisions

As an educator in the classroom, we constantly face numerous decision-making tasks throughout the day. Formative assessments serve as evaluation tools utilized during the learning journey, enabling us to gather valuable insights into students’ comprehension, knowledge, and abilities. These assessments offer teachers a means to effectively track student progress and

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