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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

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I wanted to see the impact of nature journaling, as a representation of interdisciplinary environmental literacy, on students. One of my favorite examples of interdisciplinary environmental literacy happened when I was in a 1st-grade classroom. Content is interdisciplinary, made by teachers, and vetted by climate scientists.

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Changing culture through interdisciplinary STEM learning

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At West Island College (WIC), a university preparatory school for Grades 7-12 in Calgary, Alberta, we are leveraging the expertise of STEM Learning Lab to lead this shift within our school.

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4 ways a STEAM-centered curriculum is critical to youth education

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The global health crisis forced students out of the physical classroom and into a new virtual world for nearly two grades, and their initial homework and test scores reveal a significant decrease in knowledge transfer, social skills, and core learning habits across a variety of subjects.

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Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data

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As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, weve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but as tools for reflection and growth. moving from a kindergarten grade-level to a 1 st – or 2 nd -grade level, significant growth in one domain, etc.) Celebrating progress is vital.

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5 ways edtech builds cross-curricular connections to STEM content

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Thoughtfully-crafted STEM lessons that leverage technology-rich resources similar to what your students are using outside the classroom are great ways to engage students in interdisciplinary instruction. This book can help build connections between space, math, perseverance, diversity/adversity, discrimination, education, etc.

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Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy

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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.

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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

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The IBs interdisciplinary structure plays a key role. They learn that math isnt just numbersits problem-solving. From Prekindergarten to Grade 12, students learn social-emotional skills through a carefully structured curriculum. Students draw connections across subjects, which helps them develop a broader view of the world.

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