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Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
This unit focuses on students’ approach to building with various materials. Teachers can observe students’ construction with manipulatives and scaffold their knowledge by posing problem-based learning opportunities. Students will be able to build various... read more
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Lab/Student Activity
This inquiry resource package on space for ELKP is designed to assist teachers in planning for an inquiry-based learning opportunity. This resource outline is – sublimated with learning objects that your own class has presented in their interest of space and... read more
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Lab/Student Activity
This inquiry resource package on the environment for ELKP is designed to assist teachers in planning an inquiry-based learning opportunity. This resource outline is to be supplemented with learning objects that your own class has presented in their discovery learning... read more
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Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
This inquiry resource package on sound for ELKP is designed to assist teachers in planning for an inquiry-based learning opportunity. This resource outline is to be sublimated with learning objects that your own class has presented in their interest of sound: where... read more
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Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
This inquiry resource package on animals for ELKP is designed to assist teachers in planning an inquiry-based learning opportunity. The outline is infused with learning objects that your own class has presented in their discovery learning around the topic of animals,... read more
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General Interest
Blended learning has become a de facto form of schooling across educational institutions worldwide. However, there is a misconception that blended learning is simply a combination of online instruction and classroom work. Take a deep dive into blended learning with a... read more
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General Interest
Science Educators dream of classrooms where teachers encourage scientific inquiry and exploration, letting students draw their own conclusions rather than guiding them to an answer. Classrooms where teachers are facilitators that foster independent and creative... read more
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General Interest
High-quality, early-learning environments provide children with a structure in which to build upon their natural inclination to explore, to build, and to question. Research confirms that early STEM skills are a great predictor of later academic success overall. This... read more
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General Interest
ExploreLearning's interactive online inquiry-based simulations, Gizmos, are a perfect solution for schools looking for ways to enhance their STEM curriculum and build 21st century skills for students. ExploreLearning Gizmos help teachers take advantage of... read more
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General Interest
Anthropogenic climate change is one of the most important issues facing our students. Today we will explore the basic science behind climate change and share a series of easy demos you can do with your students, in-person, online, or have students try themselves. The... read more