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PROOF POINTS: Learning science might help kids read better

The Hechinger Report

Natalie Wexler’s 2019 best-selling book, The Knowledge Gap , championed knowledge-building curricula and more schools around the country, from Baltimore to Michigan to Colorado , are adopting these content-filled lesson plans to teach geography, astronomy and even art history. Regular reading class was untouched in the experiment.

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Breaking Down the 8 Key Concepts of Computational Thinking

Digital Promise

Drawing from both learning sciences research and feedback from educators, we developed this framework to support teachers in identifying where their students can leverage computational thinking. Be the first to know when new computational thinking resources are released by subscribing to the Digital Promise Action Report.

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

The Hechinger Report

Four new studies on project-based learning. 3rd grade science. 2nd grade social studies. 6th grade science. 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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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. Learn more about Studies Weekly’s hands-on science curriculum and how you can encourage your students to be explorers!