Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 13, 2015

communities of geography – Connected learning gallery walk – Interrogating our instruction: Are these connected lessons any good? When it comes to educators and technology… Learn about robust, technology-infused learning at the 2013 Iowa 1:1 Institute. How could we make them better?

Leadership 107

Leadership Professional Development Geography Project-Based Learning 107

Anthropology 365

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Students will be exposed to novel approaches to anthropological research, enhancing their skills and critical thinking. How Animals Grieve (University of Chicago Press, 2013) by Barbara King emphasizes the importance of recognizing the emotional lives of other animals.

Anthropology 40

Anthropology Humanities Cultures Geography 40

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2022

Related: A study on teaching critical thinking in science. The geography of the middle school science teacher shortage coincides with attitudes toward COVID prevention. Developed by 26 states in 2013, the standards require that students understand core ideas in scientific disciplines and the connections across those disciplines.

Middle School 132

Middle School Controversial Topics Geography Political Science 132

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2018

Over a lifetime, a dual-headed household with bachelor’s degrees and $53,000 in college debt loses $208,000 in lifetime wealth — nearly four times the amount borrowed, according to a 2013 brief by Demos, a left-leaning policy organization. Moureen’s economic ascent, however, may also depend on geography.

High School 105

High School Geography Middle School Critical Thinking 105

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This broad field draws upon various disciplines, such as anthropology, archeology, economics, geography, history, law, and philosophy. It fosters an awareness of these critical issues and encourages students to think critically and develop well-informed solutions. Interdisciplinary connections matter in social studies.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

The experts raised similar concerns about a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt social studies book, Texas World Geography, which they said gave undue weight to critics who suggest that the current warming is due to the Earth’s natural cycle. What the critics are saying is factually inaccurate,” wrote one reviewer. Limited information.

Teaching 138

Teaching Middle School Humanities High School 138