Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

Participating in a simulation of the Constitutional Convention offered them a structured experience to practice the skills necessary for civic discourse—listening, discussing and compromising. With an increased emphasis on improving test scores in reading, writing, math and science, social studies fell to the wayside.

History 217

History Social Studies Education Knowledge 217

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Reading proficiency requires the mastery of many complex skills. Ness about the skills needed for reading, the most effective way to teach them and how Learning Ally’s Excite Reading can help. EdSurge: What does the science of reading show about the skills necessary to become a proficient reader?

Reading 189

Reading Science Interdisciplinary Languages 189

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Most educators are looking to create opportunities for all students to have deeper and more meaningful learning experiences, while also adding skill acquisition and student agency. I am a social studies teacher who got introduced to game design as a result of trying to motivate students to study history.

Teachers 186

Teachers History Social Studies Learning 186

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

At the Met High School (Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical) in Providence, Rhode Island, (the first school in the Big Picture Learning network) all academic learning, relationship-development, skill-building, and experiences are grounded in the interests of the students. Additionally, consider Village High School in Colorado Springs.

Education 309

Education Internet Interdisciplinary Testing 309

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Despite the setback, I believe there is still a way for students to re-engage in school, support their communities and learn leadership skills. After taking a closer look at the social emotional learning (SEL) framework, it is clear there is a connection between SEL and service learning that educators can use and nurture.

Learning 209

Learning Local Government History Coaching 209

eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2016

Comprehensive supporting materials reinforce real- world folklorist skills by defining terms, providing examples, tips, and organizational tools, and walking students through professional interview and story-shaping processes. The process reinforces a range of 21st-century skills, including the use of digital technologies, and U.S.

Interdisciplinary 103

Interdisciplinary Culture Social Studies Participation 103

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

If executed correctly, students become intrinsically motivated to apply a new skill to the real-world, or provide their own solution to a problem. By combining math instruction and new software, students applied their math skills to an authentic scenario. CAD software can enhance authentic engagement.

Assignments 167

Assignments Interdisciplinary Middle School Middle School 167

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Is there a skill you wish you had? Hone debate and research writing skills Can your students back up their opinions? Writing Prompts for Building Skills & the Habit of Revision By Room 213 Grades: 8th-12th Standards: CCSS CCRA.W.5,

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

STEM isnt just the latest teaching topic: Its an innovative, cross-curricular way to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Build historical machines in interdisciplinary projects 7. Launch STEM learning with bottle rockets 2. Design a buoyant sailboat 5.

Middle School 52

Middle School Middle School STEM Activities 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

For upper elementary and middle school students, these challenges not only promote academic growth and productive struggle but also social connections. Academic teams and competitions build critical thinking skills, spark creativity, and nurture a deeper interest in education.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Essay Participation Math 52