Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education has long been valued for its broad-based approach to learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a well-rounded knowledge base. Systems thinking complements interdisciplinary learning. For this it is essential to introduce the concepts and principles of systems thinking (Figure 1).

Art

Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Whether working with younger or older students, hands-on activities can make a huge difference in engagement, retention , and critical thinking. Even a short outdoor activity can reinforce science, math, and literacy skills. Hands-On Science Experiments Science comes alive when students can see, touch, and manipulate materials.

Activities

Teach Thought

AUGUST 1, 2025

Students present their inventions with design sketches, user instructions, and peer testing feedback. The guide may be published as a booklet or site for other students to use during science units. “As the name implies, project-based learning is simply learning through projects.

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education has long been valued for its broad-based approach to learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a well-rounded knowledge base. Systems thinking complements interdisciplinary learning. For this it is essential to introduce the concepts and principles of systems thinking (Figure 1).

Art

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

Priceless Ponderings Simple Science Safety Lab Rules: A Guide for Your classroom You know that moment when the glue sticks become lipstick, and the magnifying glasses turn into superhero goggles? Yep, its science time in the elementary classroom. When they dont, youll be running crowd control more than actual science experiments.

Science

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

You become their biggest advocate as they grow in subjects like math, science, and English. Design exploratory science activities 5. Introduce core subjects, like math, English, science, and social studies, through play, creativity, and real-world experiences. And don’t forget: Science is everywhere. Table of Contents 1.

Curriculum

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Only when I’m clear on the objective—whether it’s collaboration, reflection, critical thinking, or empathy—do I select the technology that best supports that goal. I have seen powerful learning emerge when students explore a topic like “community resilience” through the lenses of science, social studies, and civic action.

Interdisciplinary

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

For example, a course on city growth might pull from earth science, social studies, money matters, and city planning. In our college, old testing methods, like exams on facts from one field, do not work well. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications , 12 (182). Yang et al. 2024) offer valuable guidance. link] Yang, B.-H.,

Interdisciplinary

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

STEM isnt just the latest teaching topic: Its an innovative, cross-curricular way to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Put their science and teamwork skills to the test with a five-activity survival STEM resource. Table of Contents 1.

Middle School

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

For example, a course on city growth might pull from earth science, social studies, money matters, and city planning. In our college, old testing methods, like exams on facts from one field, do not work well. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications , 12 (182). Yang et al. 2024) offer valuable guidance. link] Yang, B.-H.,

Interdisciplinary

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Like the smile from acing a test or the joy of earning a reward, those flashes of satisfaction are unforgettable. Plan hands-on science experiments for kids that bring learning to life. These hands-on science experiments for preschoolers are full of excitement! Ready to make more of those moments?

Elementary School

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

Skills

Teach Hub

JULY 18, 2025

Science and social studies depend on accurately recalling key terms, dates, and processes before deeper connections can be made. Even test preparation becomes easier when students can recall facts instantly under pressure.

Learning

eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

Preparing them for this reality requires educators to focus on more than just meeting academic benchmarks or prepping for the next standardized test. These experiences not only provide exposure to potential careers but also help students develop soft skills, including teamwork and problem-solving, that are critical for success in any field.

Education

Teach Thought

MAY 18, 2025

Skip to content Read Menu Toggle Critical Thinking Posts Learning Posts Literacy Posts Recent Newsletter Support Us? NASA Kids’ Club Explore space science through kid-friendly games and videos directly from NASA. Sink or Float Challenge Test a variety of household items in water. Test and redesign. tynker.com 9.

STEM

Teachers Pay Teachers

AUGUST 1, 2025

A daily question of the day for high school students also encourages critical thinking, creativity, and self-reflection. These questions cover a variety of topics, from science to celebrities, and are sure to spark some smiles and friendly competition. Pajama science class? What’s your first move? Would anyone buy it?

High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day. Are the drawbacks of animal testing worth the benefits to humans?

High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

Keep students guessing and thinking with a set of riddles for high school students. From riddles you can use as icebreakers and bell ringers to riddles made just for science and math, we’ve got plenty of head scratchers and brain teasers to keep the learning going (with a few giggles in between!).

High School

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Every test score, attendance log, learning app, or digital assignment generates data. In other words, theyre not just passive consumers of information, theyre critical thinkers. In science , students can design simple investigations, collect data, and consider variability and bias in their experiments. It is essential.

Ethics

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

In my second year, in an effort to get technology into the hands of the students, foster authentic inquiry, and break the “test-prep” mentality which has come to dominate many a school landscape, I launched Inquiry Fair. Tools to Support Inquiry-Driven Learning.

Technology

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. As a science teacher for grades 1-3, I wanted to create a completely different science lab experience for my young students. All students in grades 1-3 currently use TinkRworks for science labs.

Science

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A researcher tested a new weight loss supplement. This is the kind of subtle distinction that critical-thinking skills should help illuminate. Each group of study participants started the experiment by taking a pre-test and receiving training about critical thinking. Is that claim accurate, or faulty?

Critical Thinking

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Key points: Students must feel connected to the learning material to engage in science Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy Want to improve STEM education? But are today’s students truly engaging with science education? How can educators reach students who struggle to engage with science?

Science

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2024

Once I set my mind to jump in, however, it was exciting to see my students becoming energized and engaged because they were able to see for themselves why science is relevant to their lives. Here’s how I was able to overcome my fear and get started–and why phenomena-based science is so important for our students.

Science

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

Key points: Probeware helps connect students to in-depth learning opportunities Black students need more STEM career exposure 5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom For more news on science learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Are you looking for effective ways to integrate three-dimensional learning into your science classroom?

Science

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2024

The SAT is to standardized testing what the floppy disk is to data storage. Providers of some of the most popular standardized tests are rethinking their offerings as new AI tools are challenging traditional techniques for finding out what students know — and allowing new ways to give and score tests.

Testing

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2025

When state testing season arrives, classroom routines can quickly fall apart. In this blog, I’ll share six strategies that encourage students to explore, create, reflect, and connecteven during the testing season. In science, Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash might symbolize tectonic plate movement and volcanic activity.

Testing

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

While it got its start as a way to help computer scientists think more logically about data analysis, lately it’s been catching on with instructors in a diverse number of subjects—from science to math to social studies. There’s sort of an efficiency there in encouraging this sort of critical thinking across disciplines,” Oltman says.

Critical Thinking

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

As science education continues to shift toward hands-on, three-dimensional learning, probeware plays a pivotal role in helping students make sense of scientific concepts in the ways envisioned by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) , ultimately strengthening their ability to think critically and solve problems.

STEM

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2025

LEGO Education ‘s new LEGO Education Science is intended to help educators bring hands-on science learning to more students. Critical thinking skills and an understanding of science concepts and practices are increasingly needed for the future. who tested the new solution with her class.

Science

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

Here are five examples of how AI can be used effectively in high school science classes: 1. Teachers can assign different scenarios, allowing students to test hypotheses and analyze their results, promoting inquiry-based learning. AI can make complex topics more accessible, personalize instruction, and provide real-time feedback.

High School

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Explore Interactive and EiE , the award-winning curricula division of the Museum of Science, Boston,are now collaborating to expand engineering and STEM curricular resources to teachers and students across the globe. EiE currently develops research-based, classroom-tested programs that empower children to become lifelong STEM learners.

Curriculum

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

It allows students to compile evidence of learning through text, images, videos, and links, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Unlike traditional tests, Wakelet empowers students to demonstrate understanding in a personalized and reflective way. I love how Padlet facilitates a collaborative environment.

Evaluation

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

During the summer, I taught a computer science course for educators at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College. Within that group were science teachers who decided to spend their summer break learning how to incorporate computer science into their classes. Analyzing data.

Science

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An integrated STEAM education also puts students on the path to success with higher test scores, stronger attendance records, better disciplinary records, and increased engagement and graduation rates. Science, technology, engineering, and math are broad but dynamic subjects that contain innumerable and specific learning concepts.

STEM

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Let’s explore how these strategies promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding among students, enhancing academic success. Active learning strategies for students in K-12 encompass a range of techniques designed to promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding.

Activities

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2016

As a teacher, I love when my students ask questions, but the one that used to break my heart was, “Will this be on the test?”. All that I design and teach is built upon a cross-curricular base to infuse the learning experience with critical thinking—and all the motivation and personal engagement that it demands and affords.

Critical Thinking