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PROOF POINTS: Four new studies bolster the case for project-based learning

The Hechinger Report

2nd grade social studies. 6th grade science. Government and Politics curriculum. Environmental Science Curriculum. But it’s an open question whether students can learn every subject this way. Four new studies released in February 2021 are helping to fill this void. Curriculum. Curriculum. Curriculum.

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Educators Have Some Pointed Advice For Tech Companies Building the Metaverse

ED Surge

It offers advice to tech companies that are jumping into the metaverse, with principles from learning science for how to shape the development of their products and services. This week the Brookings Institution released a policy brief titled “ A Whole New World: Education Meets the Metaverse. ” That would be very problematic.

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Why Science Education Matters in Your Elementary School Classroom

Studies Weekly

However, science incorporates elements of reading, math, social studies, and more, making it an excellent tool for teaching other subjects concurrently. February 26, 2024 Lesson 5: Who Can Run For Office February 26, 2024 Lesson 6: How Do We Choose Leaders?

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Will new standards improve elementary science education?

The Hechinger Report

The standards, adopted in full by 19 states and the District of Columbia (another 19 states adopted very similar new standards), are meant to help teachers focus on the importance of learning science by conducting experiments, collecting and recording information and evaluating evidence. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.