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AUGUST 4, 2023

The exception is BrainPOP — there are no ads, but it requires a hefty annual fee: BrainPOP Fremium BrainPOP is a collection of three-five minute animated movies, learning games, quizzes, and interactive activities for grades 3-8 addressing a wide variety of topics such as math, science, social studies, health, art, and technology.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2017

Kahoot , a learning game reminiscent of television quiz shows where teams of players race each other to answer questions. On the second day of his current job, as principal of nearby Lexington Middle School, he discovered that a social studies teacher was also using the game. It was a learning party.”. He happily obliged.

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Activities Quizzes Social Studies Participation 148

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Lecturing and quizzing on content is more efficient than coaching and mentoring groups of students through real-world problems. This work supplies essential questions to hook K-12 students in thematic instruction. Social studies teachers also need more coaching and feedback to become effective service-learning facilitators.

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Learning Local Government History Coaching 209

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JUNE 9, 2022

They take evidence-based questions and look for information that will convince them which side is right. Create a list of five research questions to guide inquiry including where to find the answers. On Project Presentation Day, present research and take audience questions. These will be approved by the teacher. Khan Academy.

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Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 202

Gaggle Speaks

JUNE 3, 2015

For instance, if you’re a social studies teacher, you can share interesting links to news and events over the summer. Math teachers can create surveys and post follow-up questions based on the results, allowing students to post answers. Give your students access to content and the ability to post to discussion boards.

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Blended Learning Quizzes Social Studies Writing 108

Edsurge

JULY 6, 2016

High school teacher MJ Linane used to describe his social studies class at Old Rochester Regional School in Mattapoisett, MA as “traditional.” StudyBlue (an online study tool that allows teachers and students to create and share materials), which led to changes in the way he approached assessments altogether.

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High School High School Quizzes Teachers 102

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MARCH 28, 2017

But ThinkCERCA is more than just a traditional framework; the online program provides a lesson library with texts related to literature, math, science, and social studies. ThinkCERCA also asks students to take a five-question reading quiz that connects to the text and uses standards-based terminology and higher-order thinking skills.

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Writing Essay Teaching Quizzes 127

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MAY 6, 2019

There are also quizzes and online study groups where users can chat. For DoAmaral, the transition from the classroom was guided by a simple question: “I’m a teacher and I know what students need. In June 2017, DoAmaral left Oakland Unified, where she had been teaching AP-level history and social studies subjects for five years.

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Testing Exams Teachers History 156

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JUNE 29, 2016

First up, Google Education announced a new “casting” app for the classroom projector, released the “Expeditions” virtual reality app for all teachers and students, and added a new quizzing feature in Google Forms. Full EdSurge coverage on Google here.) Wondering about Apple? One of the top performers?

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Social Studies Quizzes Science Study 113

Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

My Teaching Journey: Cultivating a Growth Mindset Through Ungrading For the past 11 years, I have been a professor of social studies education, working with both pre-service and in-service teachers. Ask for questions to ensure every student understands how to complete the assignment. Why or why not?

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Grades Social Studies Learning Feedback 90

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Create a list of five research questions to guide inquiry including where to find the answers. On Project Presentation Day, present research and take audience questions. Each presentation is about thirty minutes, inclusive of teaching, demonstrating a project, and taking questions. These will be approved by the teacher.

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Activities Schools Writing Quizzes 124

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

BrainPOP is a collection of three-five minute animated movies, learning games, quizzes, and interactive activities for grades 3-8 addressing a wide variety of topics such as math, science, social studies, health, art, and technology. They can even create quizzes to assess their learning. Info Please. SchoolsWorld.TV.

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Quizzes History Students Middle School 79

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JUNE 7, 2017

They take evidence-based questions and look for information that will convince them which side is right. Create a list of five research questions to guide inquiry including where to find the answers. On Project Presentation Day, present research and take audience questions. These will be approved by the teacher. Khan Academy.

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Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 95

Priceless Ponderings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Oh, and did I mention Ive created an easy-to-use social studies worksheet unit packed with a comprehensive collection of economics resources? And hey, my Economics Worksheets Bundle is packed with activities to help students flex their financial decision-making skills, plus comprehension questions to really get those brains buzzing.

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Social Studies Activities Study Quizzes 52

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MAY 16, 2016

They take questions. Listeners must ask evidence-based questions, look for information that will convince them which side is right. Create a list of five research questions to guide inquiry including where to find the answers. On Project Presentation Day, present research and take audience questions. Enjoy the research.

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Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 84

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

Start with a structured schedule and incorporate study guides or practice materials when applicable. Families can also help students practice at home with quizzes, discussion topics during dinner, etc. Students form teams, read from curated book lists, and compete in quiz-style “battles” to answer questions about the books.

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Critical Thinking Essay Participation Math 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 26, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. K12 online schools often offer a variety of teaching methods live lessons, recorded videos, interactive quizzes, hands-on projects to cater to visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and reading/writing learners. <p>The How long does it typically take for a student to adjust to online school?

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Motivation Schools Assignments Art 52

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Emmanuel Andre, a Baltimore educator, describes his ideal checklist question as, “How much can administrators, grade level chairs and central office folk see? Pennsylvania social studies teacher Tami Flood adds that it’s worth checking to see “if there’s a parent app” to share information about student progress. #3:

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Questions Learning Communication STEM 136

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JANUARY 31, 2017

One of the first things students learn about in social studies class is the pilgrims, and how different people fled to a new land to start new lives. Many students had questions about the legality of the ban, which led to a lesson in the difference between a law and an executive order. immigration.

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Social Studies Study History Critical Thinking 143