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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. Theres a sense that it demands more time, more resources, and specialized knowledge. One of my favorite examples of interdisciplinary environmental literacy happened when I was in a 1st-grade classroom.

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Nova Launches National Youth Science Communication Initiative: Nova Science Studio

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Today, the award-winning science series NOVA , produced for PBS by GBH Boston, announced the launch of NOVA Science Studio , a new national program to teach and engage young people through an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on science communication, digital media literacy, and video production.

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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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5 ways online coding programs prep students for success

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Even though it was a hard year to do anything in person, the computer science and coding platform helped keep our students interested in robotics. Adopted by the State Board of Education, the current Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards outline what students will learn in each course/grade.

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12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

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Students explore practical applications of theoretical knowledge, such as designing simple machines, programming robots, or analyzing environmental data. Integrating STEM into K-12 curricula helps prepare students for a world that increasingly depends on interdisciplinary knowledge.

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All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

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Discovery Education is supporting this initiative through its award-winning services, a host of new content designed to spark curiosity in teachers and students about the world around us, and events, community activities and more focused on promoting science education scheduled throughout Fall 2020.

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Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations

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Over the past 15 years, the program has expanded its offerings to include classroom instruction on general computer science, digital technology, mixed media, robotics, esports, and web design. It can compel students to tap into different intelligences and develop the habit of synthesizing knowledge.

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