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Interdisciplinary Project Planning Framework

Catlin Tucker

When I was at TCEA last week, a teacher approached me after one of my sessions to ask if I had ever written about my experience planning interdisciplinary projects. So, I wanted to share the framework that my teaching team (English, history, and science) used when planning large scale interdisciplinary projects.

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How NGSS transforms science class with hands-on learning

eSchool News

Simply put: We integrated the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) into our curriculum. 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. Science practices. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too.

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New Data Science Standards Are Needed for a Data-Filled World. Here’s What We Propose.

Edsurge

A different approach to teaching mathematics is needed—one that develops data literacy for all students. Not only would such an approach be more relevant and increase student engagement, it has the potential to reduce the widespread vulnerability to misleading information shared via social media. In most districts in the U.S.,

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Hardin County Schools is Leading Kentucky’s Transition to Dynamic Digital Learning Experiences for Science Instruction Through New Partnership with Discovery Education

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SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, February 24, 2022) —Kentucky’s Hardin County Schools (HCS) is taking a leadership role within the state through an innovative new partnership supporting science instruction with dynamic digital resources. Among the resources now available to HCS students are:?. Discovery Education Science Techbooks. .

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Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction

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But engineering and the engineering design process, when incorporated into classrooms correctly, can increase student engagement and subject matter understanding. Improve on your design and look for ways to make changes Integrative STEM combines science, technology, engineering, and math together to solve problems.

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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

eSchool News

For us, being located in Maryland has the benefit of being situated near so many local technology, IT, and science research companies. For instance, they can share information about their area of expertise, be an advisor for students on presentations or projects, or judge robotics competitions and/or science fairs.

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5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

eSchool News

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. Teachers can then incorporate these topics into the curriculum or design small projects based on students’ inquiries.