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An Educator’s Definition of Fidelity
Fidelity isn't a word you often hear in the education world, but this unlikely word is completely applicable to teachers in their classrooms. The Oxford English Dictionary provides the following definition: Fidelity (n.): faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief,...
Inside Mathematics: A Wealth of Resources!
Simply put, Inside Mathematics is a professional resource for educators passionate about improving students’ mathematics learning and performance, but the collection of resources they have made available to teachers (at no cost) is far from simple! The site is a...
The Educator’s Guide to Real Estate Lesson Plans
Students often have trouble seeing their school lessons as relevant to real life. Not only can this impact their motivation, it can make the information more difficult to comprehend and retain. For many students, it’s easier to understand a problem if it’s put into...
Understanding A Framework for K–12 Science Education
Even before elementary school, children ask questions of each other and of adults about things around them, including the natural and designed world. If students develop the practices of science and engineering, they can ask better questions and improve how they...
ELA, Math and Science Practices and How They Relate
Can English/langauge arts, math, and science really relate to each other? This modified Venn diagram groups student practices in each discipline to show the relationships and convergences found in the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics Practices, ELA...
Exploring the World in Your Classroom
You can't take your students with you on vacation as you travel the world, but you can take them on virtual trips as you explore different cultures together. Lesson plans on travel give you the opportunity to delve into topics like culture, geography and even math as...
Resources for math, writing, social studies, and art: Animal Edition
Incorporate students' natural curiosity about animals in your class with lessons and printables on sea life, endangered species, wildlife, and more. Educate them about animal behavior, biology, life cycles, and habitats with literature, games, and references. Science...
Book Report Alternative: Creating Reading Excitement with Book Trailers
After reading books, students share book talks through digital storytelling. First students plan scripts, and then they find images to illustrate their scripts. They also add text, narration, and music as well as pan and zoom effects. Finally, the joy of reading is...
Ever wish you had a common language for problem solving?
The residents of Mathville help 1-5 grade students build a solid foundation of problem solving strategies.