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Teaching about Judaism, Christianity & Islam

Middle Web

Teaching about Judaism, Christianity and Islam needs to be a staple in middle school world history and culture classes. On the anniversary of October 7, Lauren Brown points out misconceptions and offers resource ideas to help counter students' frequent confusion. The post Teaching about Judaism, Christianity & Islam first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Oct 6, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 50)

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Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 50)

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Tips to Finding Engaging Cross-Curricular Texts

Middle Web

Whatever classes you teach, it can be a tremendous challenge to find engaging texts that help students develop key literacy skills. Teacher educator Curtis Chandler offers resources to find nonfiction texts online and, if needed, ready them for students with assists from AI. The post Tips to Finding Engaging Cross-Curricular Texts first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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The Hidden Role of Red Blood Cells in the Immune System

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Farmington, CT. By Sudhiksha Kokkula Have you ever wondered what's going on inside your body when you catch a cold or the flu? It's all thanks to your incredible immune system - a highly sophisticated network of cells, tissues, and organs working around the clock to keep you healthy. Imagine your body is a castle, and the immune system is the army tasked with defending it against invading enemies.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Brick by Brick: Intro to Criteria and Constraints

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Post by Rachelle Pedersen and Natasha Wilkerson Posted: October 5, 2024 The world’s greatest superhero needs your help! Your mission is to create an exact replica of their top-secret headquarters. But there’s a catch: the villain has stolen all the blueprints! It’s time to put on your engineering hats, strategize with your team, and rebuild the superhero’s headquarters brick by brick.

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Science Experiment Blog Series: Floating Fish Magic with Dry Erase Markers

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Science Concepts Involved: Water Solubility, Surface Tension, and Density Estimated cost: Under $5 Estimated time: 15 minutes Introduction: This simple, cheap, yet magical science experiment lets kids draw their own fish using dry erase markers, which will float and move when placed in water. This experiment will help explain the concepts of water solubility, density, and how certain materials interact with water to your kids!

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Careers in STEM: General Surgeons

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General surgeons specialize in performing a wide variety of surgeries, including those related to the abdominal organs, skin, breast, soft tissues, and even emergency trauma care. Their broad training allows them to diagnose and treat many conditions, which makes them the foundation of surgical departments across the globe. If you’re interested in surgery but aren’t passionate about a certain area, general surgery is perfect for you.