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Space Exploration Day is celebrated annually on July 20. It commemorates the first landing of the Eagle lunar module on the moon’s Sea of Tranquility. NASA’s contributions to exploring our world continue toward discovering new and exciting places in our universe. We often talk about using primary sources in classrooms to promote student understanding of content—and what … read more »
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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Write the World and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework using Write the World in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas. Write the World: Write the World does not require any registration … read more »
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Write the World is an online space for students over 13 to practice writing, earn badges, get feedback, find writing prompts, create and join public or private groups, and more. Students from over 120 countries participate in Write the World. All site users can also create a portfolio to store their writing projects. The site … read more »
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Problem-solving is a crucial skill we teach our students through in-class experiences to prepare them for their future. One of the most critical problems our students can solve is the challenge of sustaining our planet for future generations. In 2015, leaders from the 193 countries of the United Nations created a plan with 17 interlinked … read more »
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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi Each year, the United Nations designates June 23 as Public Service Day. This event began with the UN’s resolution of 2013 recognizing and celebrating public service’s value to the community. There are many benefits to performing community and … read more »