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13 Online Bridge Building Resources

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Critical thinking skills: Bridge building requires you to think critically about the different factors that affect the design and construction of a bridge, such as the materials used, the forces acting on the bridge, and the environment in which the bridge will be built.

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What is the 21st Century Lesson Plan?

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For example, when teaching spreadsheets, make the software or online tools a vehicle for practicing critical thinking, data analysis, and evidence-based learning, not for learning one brand of software or a particular spreadsheet tool. Critical thinking Education reform Lesson plans play' After that, it seems natural.

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Phenomena-Based Learning and 3D Science: Inspiring Curiosity and Making Sense of the World

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These standards were designed to move science education away from rote memorization and toward engaging students in practices real scientists use to explore and model the world, fostering deeper understanding of scientific concepts and developing skills like critical thinking, collaboration and communication.

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Incorporating Engineering Practices into Texas Science Classrooms

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Post by Lauren Kelly November 2, 2024 If you're a Texas educator, you’ve likely heard about the new science standards that now include engineering practices. In this post, we’ll explore what Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are, why they’ve been added, and how you can seamlessly incorporate them into your classroom.

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Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders

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Each project brings them closer to understanding programming concepts, building resilience, and developing critical thinking skills that go beyond the screen. Construct 3: A Platform for Aspiring Indie Game Developers Construct 3 is an excellent choice for slightly older kids ready for more advanced game design.

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The Engineering Design Process vs. The 5E Model

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Currently, two methodologies have been at the forefront of my own exploration, and these have become the basis for which I design our STEM curriculum: The Engineering Design Process (EDP) and the 5E Instructional Model. Engineer : Apply new knowledge and skills. It’s iterative, meaning steps are repeated as needed.

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Stem Education in 2020

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STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Science project-based activities for elementary school students (“Spill oil,” “Water cycle in a bag,” or “It’s about time”) can attract even those who always thought that math or engineering was not for them.

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