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Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations–the video

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Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Real-World Applications: Google Earth presentations connect learning with real-world geography, making lessons more relatable and memorable.

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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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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. We all have a great time.

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17 Websites and Videos on Natural Disasters

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Natural disasters is a related discussion to any number of topics–geography, ecology, Earth Day, even problem solving.

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Thanksgiving Activities That Keep You in Charge of Learning

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Tie-ins: Besides obvious connections to language and literacy, this is great to generate a conversation about symbols, idiomatic expressions, geography, science, culture, and more.

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10 Websites + 4 Apps that Make Geography Fun

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One of the hardest challenges for teachers is how to engage students in core subjects such as geography. If you aren’t a geography buff, you’re probably nodding. But watch how quickly the fourteen resources below morph geography from dusty to dynamic: 2-minute Geology. Geography Games. Geography Duel.

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16 Websites on Natural Disasters

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Natural disasters is a related discussion to any number of topics–geography, ecology, Earth Day, even problem solving. Here are 16 websites that bring the power of these natural forces to students: Avalanches. Earthquake simulations. Earthquakes. Earthquakes for Kids. Earthquakes–USGS. Hurricanes. Natural disaster videos.

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Tech Tip #19: Ten Best MS Word Tips

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Category: MS Office, Problem-solving, Keyboarding. How to Use MS Word to Teach Geography. Today’s tip: Ten Best MS Word Tips. Here are popular MS Word tips from my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher. How to Open A New Word Doc Without the Program– I love this because I’m always in a hurry. Tech Tip #102: Doc Saved Over?

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