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Why Districts Are Turning to Esports to Reach More Learners

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Standouts included the all-girl team "The Banana Splits," the middle school team "1204" from Miami-Dade and high school champs "Coral Crafters" from Broward. With its success, regional leaders are already planning the next phase, emphasizing teacher training, broader participation and enhanced support.

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All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

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The all-new Discovery Education Science Techbook for middle school offers a phenomena-driven curriculum that puts middle school students at the center of three-dimensional storylines to investigate the mysteries of the universe. Science Techbook for middle school can be used in either Spanish or English.

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Teton Science Schools Launches Online Courses

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Teton Science Schools opened enrollment for 2020-21 Place Network Online courses for middle school students this week. Designed to be part of a student’s learning experience, these interdisciplinary courses engage students in rich content, applicable skills, and center around a Community Impact Project.

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Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations

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The answer can be found in a small but mighty after-school and summer program that sets high expectations to inspire young people to explore technology career pathways and become leaders committed to improving their communities. We use an interdisciplinary approach to the STEAM education we provide in our Digital Explorers program.

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5 ways online coding programs prep students for success

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I’d used a gamified coding platform in my previous district and figured it would be a good fit for my new school. During COVID, the platform provided a virtual option so students could still participate in robotics, and I’ve been using it ever since.

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How NGSS transforms science class with hands-on learning

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My students and I are now so engaged in learning and actively participating in science that we often end up rushing to clean up at the bell. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too. Pat Dickerson is a sixth grade science teacher at Falcon Creek Middle School in Colorado. What’s changed?

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How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

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By the conclusion of the unit, students will participate in a debate, utilizing their research skills to argue for or against deforestation, exploring its implications for resources and products in relation to their daily lives. Rethinking content teaching at the middle level: An interdisciplinary approach. link] Moser, K.