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MARCH 18, 2025
It’s useful for teaching a plethora of subjects, from history to math to geology to tech skills. Just as important, it’s that rare fun lesson that teaches problem solving and critical thinking without the usual pain. Minecraft has been popular with kids for a long time with no sign of slowing down.
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JANUARY 28, 2022
In case you must ‘sell’ this idea to your administration, here are three great reasons why students should use Minecraft in school: Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. Problem Solving.
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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Topic: Problem-solving, critical thinking, building. Their science teacher wanted them to use it and let her know what they learned about minerals and geology. Where was the critical thinking and building? Science: geology, rocks and minerals. How to Teach Students to Solve Problems.
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JANUARY 16, 2017
But watch how quickly the fourteen resources below morph geography from dusty to dynamic: 2-minute Geology. 2-minute Geology is a collection of two-minute videos that address the geology of locations around the world. Continents Explained. It also includes webcams, a natural disaster catalog, and more. Geography Games.
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NOVEMBER 7, 2019
One of the most difficult skills to teach in school is problem solving. ” My answer: “By thinking,” which oddly confuses them. We talk about what that means–problem solving, critical analysis, logical thinking–but often, that sounds hard to them–too hard.
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JANUARY 29, 2016
Look at Minecraft where millions of kids voluntarily learn geology, work in virtual groups, and seek out knowledge to build a virtual world. Use this not only for physics concepts and machines, but critical thinking, sequencing, and problem solving. Not if you’re a kid. Educational Applications.
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AUGUST 24, 2024
Source Students can improve their problem-solving skills and understanding of the scientific method by exploring air quality through pollen, dust, and particulates using their homemade ‘pollution detectors.’ Develops Problem-Solving Skills : Students learn to troubleshoot and iterate, key skills in any STEM field.
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