Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

You become their biggest advocate as they grow in subjects like math, science, and English. Block out time for reading and writing 3. Design exploratory science activities 5. Introduce core subjects, like math, English, science, and social studies, through play, creativity, and real-world experiences. Table of Contents 1.

Curriculum

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Odgers, a professor of psychological science and informatics at UC Irvine, launched a national survey to investigate the use of AI among teens, parents and educators. It was OK to use AI in this scenario, the mom said, but they shouldn’t use it for writing school assignments.

Essay

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

“Meet the Magnets” Virtual Field Trip (Grades K-5) Hosted by Sesame Workshop and the National Science Foundation (NSF), this interactive experience takes young learners to NSFs Magnetic Field Laboratory, igniting their curiosity about the everyday applications of magnet science in our lives.

Laboratory

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

As AI rapidly reshapes software development, computer science (CS) education must move beyond syntax drills and algorithmic repetition. Coding alone isn’t enough; students must also learn to think systemically, design creatively and build with intention. Creative coding unlocks all of these possibilities.

Ethics

Organized Classroom

JUNE 4, 2025

Science is not confined to laboratories or academic institutions; it can be explored right in the comfort of your home. Unveiling Hidden Messages Another engaging experiment is the “Invisible Ink” technique, which uses lemon juice as a writing medium. This 70 page digital book has you covered! Now available in our Shop!

Science

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Whether its writing a research paper with academic integrity or designing a technology solution that addresses a global issue, Elmwood girls learn how to think deeply and act responsibly. Think art meets science.

Schools

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

APRIL 22, 2025

Getting Meta with AI in the Classroom: A Reflective Approach In a junior-level education course, I assigned students the task of writing a reflective paper on the various uses of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in the classroom. Examining science education in ChatGPT: An exploratory study of generative artificial intelligence.

Ethics

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Plan hands-on science experiments for kids that bring learning to life. These hands-on science experiments for preschoolers are full of excitement! These playful science experiments spark curiosity about plant growth, motion, sound vibrations, and absorption. Give each student a few soaked beans to place on their paper.

Elementary School

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

We tag-teamed – every morning, I taught all the math, reading, and writing, and in the afternoon he would teach science and social studies. Share Your Schedule Every day, just like when I teach entire classes, I would write out our schedule on the board.

Teachers

Teach Hub

JULY 18, 2025

When you think of rote learning, chances are you picture students writing their spelling words five times each or chanting times tables together. Science and social studies depend on accurately recalling key terms, dates, and processes before deeper connections can be made.

Learning

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Modifying Your Thinking Classroom for Different Settings – Learn how to adapt cognitive engagement strategies to diverse teaching contexts. The Writing Revolution 2.0 – A comprehensive guide to teaching writing as a foundational skill across subjects. called it eye-opening, and Jessica W.

Reading

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 3, 2025

Keep all tasks accessible and engaging – think of tasks with a low floor and high ceiling here or consider some critical thinking tasks! Think of the first day of school as just a small preview of the classroom’s rhythm. You don’t have to do a deep dive into your curriculum yet, though. To make great observations!

Teaching

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

High School

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. Blend science and wonder! Combines science, logic, and creativity. Suitable for ages 5–14. ’ 45.

STEM

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!). What is it?

High School

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Like how to write an email.” Helping students write and reason clearly, critically and concisely is the central mission at her company, ThinkCERCA. Teachers can choose a lesson in the program, which guides students through a multi-step process to analyze the reading materials and write a response essay.

Textbooks

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The absence of computers can be an opportunity to focus on the logic and thinking that underpins programming, allowing students to engage in activities that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. This type of activity not only introduces programming logic but also encourages creativity and critical thinking.

Teaching

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

I love the way the CERCA Framework (which stands for Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counterargument, Audience) builds students’ critical thinking and argumentative writing skills. Another inquiry-based initiative we are always working on is our Next Generation Curriculum model.

Technology

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2016

Science isn’t about memorizing facts and formulas. Each Innovations Lab includes a science lab space with mobile furniture, a robotics court, netbooks, and SPARK handheld science learning devices. They can even write on their desks or on the walls to draw out ideas, similar to how professional scientists and engineers might.

STEM

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As a doctoral student and research writer myself, I have witnessed and experienced the profound impact of these technologies on academic writing. This widespread usage across disciplines like engineering and natural sciences highlights the versatility of AI in various academic contexts. My experience aligns with these findings.

Writing

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

STEM

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. AI replaces critical thinking Some worry that AI will lead to intellectual laziness.

Ethics

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

MARCH 18, 2025

Here are five examples of how AI can be used effectively in high school science classes: 1. AI for scientific research and data analysis In advanced science courses, students often work on research projects requiring data collection and analysis. AI can assist by automating data processing and identifying patterns.

High School

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. It’ll start with a plot of land and students will write the story, cast the characters, create the entire 1776 world. Again, think Legos. On the surface, it’s not so surprising.

Writing

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Providing students with choices to transfer and apply their learning encourages deeper thinking and enhances their ability to communicate their understanding effectively. These choices promote active engagement, critical thinking, and the ability to connect and apply concepts in various contexts.

History

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2021

Tech literacy, which has become as essential as reading, writing, and arithmetic in preparing students for the future, encourages students to move beyond the role of technology consumers to becoming technology creators. Technology is ubiquitous in the lives of today’s students.

Critical Thinking

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2025

But this skill isnt limited to science or research; its essential across all subjects: In literature, students might ask, How does the authors use of symbolism enhance the theme of loss? This iterative process not only enhances the quality of AI-generated results but also strengthens their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Questions

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

The course—“COMP 10: Computer Science For All”—was designed specifically for non-computer science majors. Although it may seem like this level of thinking is too much to grasp for a 6-year-old, young children can and do engage in similarly complex ways of thinking.

Science

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: Engaging STEAM education tools push students to explore learning Can a data literacy program make science more relatable? Each lesson plan includes student worksheets and evaluative materials, write-ups on the relevant STEAM phenomena, and clearly-stated educational standards.

STEM

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Creative projects help students connect new information to prior knowledge through critical thinking and problem solving. Students can make a creative writing piece come to life, students can code a math learning game, or even share what they have learned about a science or social studies topic like an animal’s environment.

Technology

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

JULY 5, 2022

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition for 15 years, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world. Codelicious introduced attendees to its full-year computer science curriculum for K-12.

STEM

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. Helping students uncover their passions I once had a student who insisted on writing her research paper on body piercings.

Reading

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2015

Students and educators will have access to a collection of more than 1 million online textbooks and image databases that can be used for instruction on subjects, such as social studies, the language arts, and science.

Textbooks

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

They stress the importance of preparing students for a future where AI can assist with procedural tasks, such as writing and calculations. The conversation also suggests that AI can help students build systems and understand how AI operates, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Plagiarism