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Simulated Climate Solutions: Using the EN-ROADS Simulator in Lessons

Dr. Preece

2021) and resources available (Rackley, 2019), we are increasingly seeing climate education in Geography classrooms as a synoptic and decision-making activity at the local scale (Hicks, 2019; Barton & Noyes, 2022). You can choose to brief people in advance, or present the briefing materials as part of the conference workshop.

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19 Ideas for Setting Up Your Social Studies Classroom

Let's Cultivate Greatness

I also love my 3D relief United States map , which is really helpful in explaining events and helping my students study for their semester-long US geography test series. And if you do lecture even occasionally, pick up a wireless presenter remote so you can walk around the room for better classroom management while you’re talking.

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Active Learning Strategies: Simple Steps to Transform Your Classroom

TCI

Teachers often worry about classroom management, time constraints, and student engagement. Kathleen Geraghty , a former middle school classroom teacher and current district resource teacher, understands this hesitation. It can be a little scary, especially if you are afraid of the classroom management part of it, she says.

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New Teacher Survival Guide: Lesson Planning, Avoiding Burnout, and Finding Support

TCI

Many new teachers step into the classroom full of energy, only to be met with the stark reality of lesson planning, classroom management, and adapting to the diverse needs of studentsall with little structured guidance. Starting a teaching career in K-12 education is a mix of excitement, passion, and overwhelming responsibility.