Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What aspects of a teacher’s work lead them to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection? There are so many aspects of an architect’s job that serve as important reminders for us as educators about how to approach our design work. What do teachers find mentally stimulating about their work?

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Artifacts Critical Thinking Tradition High School 214

Digital Promise

MARCH 5, 2020

Now in its fifth year, Future Ready Schools ® (FRS) has grown beyond the more than 3,500 pledges of superintendents to become a national model for educators to collaboratively imagine and lead innovation and change. With teacher librarians across the U.S. Traci Chun Teacher Librarian. Failing Forward. Authenticity is essential.

Library 117

Library Artifacts Advocacy Tradition 117

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

I was so excited to teach this class, I spent the summer collecting articles and artifacts from the local library and historical society. Researchers have found that culturally relevant education can increase grades, participation and critical thinking skills and can lead to higher graduation rates.

Heritage 131

Heritage Artifacts Local History Social Studies 131

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

By offering meaningful choices when it comes to applying learning, educators can support personalized learning, ensuring that each student can demonstrate their understanding in a way that best suits their strengths and preferences. This can positively impact their engagement and make learning feel more relevant to their lives.

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Social Science Artifacts Museum History 152

ED Surge

JANUARY 30, 2023

These competencies include creativity and innovation, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, citizenship, flexibility and adaptability, and resilience. For IPSD, these interdisciplinary skills are six core competencies that graduates need to succeed, regardless of the path a student takes after commencement.

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K-12 Artifacts Critical Thinking High School 107

Moler's Musing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Also, if you’re interested in how AI can be used effectively in education, check out an article I contributed to in EdWeek: Can AI Be Used Effectively in Class? To enhance their writing, we utilized AI feedback through Claude Artifact, allowing students to receive targeted suggestions on how to improve their topic sentences.

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Primary Sources Artifacts Geography Lesson Plan 128

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Here are some of my favorite resources from my Teacher’s Edition: Weekly Essentials Every week in the TE includes: Summary notes Essential questions and critical thinking questions Learning objectives Vocabulary Comprehension questions Assessments All of these things are already done and ready for you to use.

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Artifacts Primary Sources Lesson Plan Social Studies 52

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

By Alicia McCollum and student inquiry travelers As an educator venturing into the world of inquiry design for the first time, the experience can feel remarkably similar to learning to play a musical instrument. What do artifacts tell us about immigrant experience? Instruments help provide rhythmic structure to the words.

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Primary Sources Social Studies Artifacts Museum 40

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

By Alicia McCollum and student inquiry travelers As an educator venturing into the world of inquiry design for the first time, the experience can feel remarkably similar to learning to play a musical instrument. What do artifacts tell us about immigrant experience? Instruments help provide rhythmic structure to the words.

Primary Sources 40

Primary Sources Social Studies Artifacts Museum 40

ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

Throughout this lesson, my students not only learn the content but also develop critical thinking skills as they analyze evidence, put together persuasive arguments and respectfully debate their peers. Introducing these artifacts often prompts students to share their own, creating a powerful, emotional experience.

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History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies 137

TCI

MARCH 6, 2025

With so many options available, its important to find one that not only meets educational standards but also engages students and supports teachers. “The students liked being able to basically hold artifacts in their hands. Activities include primary and secondary sources, including placards with artifacts and readings.

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Social Studies Middle School Artifacts Lesson Plan 52