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How the Internet Neighborhood is Like Any Other Community

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When my 7 th graders sold me on the educational value of Minecraft (an online simulation that teaches geology, minerals, problem solving) at recess, I polled 4 th graders to see who used it. The skills used in yesterday’s physical world transfer to today’s digital world. One in four did! The best news is, it’s sustainable.

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The Importance of 3D Printing in Education

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Data from any topological map can be reproduced accurately in the physical world. The ability to handle and examine historical objects contributes in many ways to making history lessons more interesting. . 3D is the ideal way for your students to visualize geological formation on a scale not possible with 2-dimensional maps and images.

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology?

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology? Published: Fieldwork has long been a mainstay of geology education, but it is not everyone’s cup of tea. Geological features — physical features of the Earth (e.g., Geological features — physical features of the Earth (e.g., not in a classroom).

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

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Even after 144 years, Ward’s Science continues to be a leading provider of a full range of science products, kits, and resources for AP Science, Biology, Chemistry, Digital Science, Earth Science, Physics, and more for elementary-age students through High School (and beyond)–including Makerspace environments.

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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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This might include geology, geography, chemistry, or another topic. As with real life, players must determine what tools are available (both physical and psychological) and how to use them to achieve goals. I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. Do you see what I’m doing?

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3 Apps Disguised as Games to Help Bolster Learning

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Look at Minecraft where millions of kids voluntarily learn geology, work in virtual groups, and seek out knowledge to build a virtual world. Isaac Newton’s Gravity Game is a collection of successively-more difficult puzzles based on creatively applying a knowledge of physics. Not if you’re a kid. Educational Applications.

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Classes a la carte - I like this!

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Students, for instance, could study Russian with an online private tutor, business in a local entrepreneur's living room, geology at a college, Suzuki violin from a certified studio, construction with opportunities developed by their workers' union, physical education by playing on the neighboring school's basketball team or in a community (..)

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