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Read more about the article Escape from Dinosaur Park! – the Journey Ends
Project Based Learning / STEAM

Escape from Dinosaur Park! – the Journey Ends

Finally, after a five-week learning unit heading back in time - yes, 100 million years ago - the students are ready to enter an education escape room to exit Dinosaur…

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June 16, 2024
Read more about the article STEM Learning Lab: Dino Egg Drop!
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STEM Learning Lab: Dino Egg Drop!

This is the third post in the series: project-based learning examples. Today we take part in a STEM learning lab! Get ready to add more fun to this adventure! Setting…

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June 16, 2024
Read more about the article A Project-Based Learning Unit with STEAM
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A Project-Based Learning Unit with STEAM

Are you ready to dive into more of this five-week project-based learning unit? After the successful launch of our Dinosaur project-based learning unit with a field trip to the Alaska…

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June 11, 2024
Read more about the article A Day in the Life of a Paleontologist
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A Day in the Life of a Paleontologist

Have you heard about project-based learning? Have you ever taken the time to engage your students in a project-based learning (PBL) example? Maybe you're wondering . . . what is…

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June 3, 2024
Read more about the article Are you a “Bus Safety Expert”?
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Are you a “Bus Safety Expert”?

My students work with peers to design safety skits and teach others how to be safe when near, around, or on a bus. Listen to these experts share their knowledge.

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July 1, 2019
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Tech Expo Experts!

THESE KIDS!! They are absolutely AMAZING!! Demonstrating their knowledge at the Districtwide Tech Expo, they demonstrate their expertise while teaching others in our community!! Such a proud teacher moment!!

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May 19, 2019
Read more about the article Saving Time and Engaging Learning with Student Video
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Saving Time and Engaging Learning with Student Video

 Time!  There never seems to be enough time in class to engage students in peer conferencing, share reports, share projects, or time to share "their fun" ideas. So . .…

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March 15, 2019
Read more about the article Videographers at Work!
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Videographers at Work!

My kids are having sooo much fun with the "Cool With School Rules!" project based unit!!  Read this post to learn how this all got started!! The next phase of…

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July 4, 2018
Read more about the article Service Learning in Our Community
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Service Learning in Our Community

One learning area that is important for teachers to engage students in is service learning. What is service learning? Service learning is a way for students to do something that…

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July 4, 2018

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