[ad_1] Ghosts, goblins, and ghastly deeds can be an entertaining hook for finicky readers. This is especially true as campfires and Halloween décor start putting kids in the mood for scary stories. These mystery books for kids are a wonderful addition to your classroom library. Just a heads up, WeAreTeachers may collect a share of …
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[ad_1] Are you teaching online? In the classroom? Both? Whatever your school year currently looks like, we’re all trying to find ways to save time—and our sanity! While unbelievably gratifying, teaching can be exhausting during the best of times, but it’s especially tough during a pandemic. Here are some Chromebook keyboard hacks to make remote …
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[ad_1] by Samhita Vitta on September 23, 2020 at 2:58 PM Diabetes News Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is linked to lower IQ scores and worse memory in children with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study by UC Davis Health researchers. The study is published in the …
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[ad_1] By ROSHAN THIRAN Scotland’s first home-grown billionaire, Sir Tom Hunter, has long been an advocate of ‘attitude over aptitude’, believing that an everyday desire to solve problems and take on challenges is what leads people to success. After graduating from the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow), Sir Tom was unable to find a job, later describing …
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[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious but common complication of type 1 diabetes, is linked to lower IQ scores and worse memory in children with type 1 diabetes, according to a study led by UC Davis Health researchers. The study published Sept. 22 in Diabetes Care is also the first large-scale …
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[ad_1] © Provided by National Post York University associate professor Christine Till has strenuously defended her work, saying that it’s in line with other research looking at the neurological effects of fluoride. Several international experts have taken the unusual step of urging a Canadian university to arrange an independent investigation into research that controversially linked …
[ad_1] Help kids explore how the human body works with these fun and free anatomy activities. They’re terrific for hands-on learning at home or in the classroom, and can be differentiated for a wide variety of grades and skill levels. It’s time to learn about heads, shoulders, knees, and toes… and everything in between! 1. …
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[ad_1] Should teachers post photos of their students online? This is a debate that’s been around for a while, but in this time of pandemic, it’s taken on renewed urgency. On Twitter, the topic is trending after a user posted photos of a Zoom dance party where student names could be seen. Here’s what teachers …
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[ad_1] If the American public undervalued the education system prior to COVID-19, now, the fundamental role schools play in society is undeniable. As we navigate this pandemic, whether virtual or hybrid, we cannot get stuck in a survival and scarcity mindset. Looking to a world beyond this pandemic is vital in order to keep us …
[ad_1] .socialLinks a color: #fff !important; text-decoration: none; border: none; .contest-social .share-links svg, .share-links svg top: 50%; left: 0px; #atftbx p:first-of-type display: none; .entry-content .addthis_toolbox, .entry-content .addthis_button, .entry-header .addthis_toolbox, .entry-header .addthis_button margin: 0 !important; .at-style-responsive .at-share-btn padding: 0 !important; Have you tried STEM challenges with your students yet? They offer students such a fun hands-on …
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[ad_1] Whether your school has students attending in-person, online, or a hybrid model, there’s still one thing that needs to stay mostly virtual. Student clubs. With social distancing, it’s nearly impossible to have groups of students meeting during lunch or after school. But school clubs are incredibly critical during this time where relationship building is …
[ad_1] As a teacher, I have seen several memes going around social media that suggest we are all “first-year teachers again.” While we are undoubtedly experiencing a lot of firsts with hybrid and distance learning, I believe we can utilize the tools we already have to make this school year successful and memorable. We know …
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[ad_1] .socialLinks a color: #fff !important; text-decoration: none; border: none; .contest-social .share-links svg, .share-links svg top: 50%; left: 0px; #atftbx p:first-of-type display: none; .entry-content .addthis_toolbox, .entry-content .addthis_button, .entry-header .addthis_toolbox, .entry-header .addthis_button margin: 0 !important; .at-style-responsive .at-share-btn padding: 0 !important; Fifth grade. The pinnacle of the elementary school journey. By now, fifth grade writers have learned …
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[ad_1] When I log in to my virtual class, I’m multitasking to the 20th degree. I have 15 tabs open on two different browsers across two monitors. As students enter, I greet them and ask them to get their Chromebook ready for class by closing excess tabs and please mute themselves. I see cameras go …
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[ad_1] Publishing student writing is an amazing experience for kids. What a way to build community and for students to see themselves as writers! This fall, we need that kind of community building more than ever. Whether you’re teaching virtually or in person, going through the steps of brainstorming, writing, illustrating, and publishing is a …
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[ad_1] In the wake of its path of mass cancellations, the COVID-19 pandemic left the detritus of collegiate and professional sports (they’re back… kind of), concerts, conventions, vacations, and most recently the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (it’s going virtual, but still). Look, I’m all about prioritizing public health, so I’ll suck up the cancellation of …
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[ad_1] Never before have we entered into a year of teaching so unprepared. This, despite hours of PD at best and sleepless nights pondering solutions at worst. We weren’t sure until the first students logged in virtually or showed up to our in-person hybrid classes what it would be like to live stream, teach kids …
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[ad_1] ESCONDIDO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — MARIJUANA COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. (“MCOA” or the “Company“) (OTCQB: MCOA), an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation, announced today the execution of a strategic partnership with its wholly-owned subsidiary hempSMART™ and GLO-Collective IQ (“GLO-CIQ”). GLO- CIQ is a proven result-oriented marketing agency based in Dallas, Texas with over 25 years of …
[ad_1] SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a cloud-driven networking company, today announced it will provide five valuable applications at no additional cost to ExtremeCloud™ IQ Pilot cloud management subscribers. Other providers typically offer these as stand-alone applications at substantial additional charge, increasing operational complexity and cost for customers. In …
[ad_1] Measurement is a skill most kids are eager to learn since it’s easy to see the real-life applications. Generally, students are introduced to the idea by comparing sizes, then trying out some non-standard measurement. Then it’s time to break out the rulers, scales, and measuring cups! These measurement activities cover all these concepts and …
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[ad_1] Ashley Landis/Associated Press Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard said Tuesday the team must play smarter basketball in the future after blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals. “That’s when it comes to the team chemistry, knowing what we should run to get the ball in spots …
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[ad_1] There are so many challenges we’re facing with teaching remotely or in a hybrid model. One issue is that students might not have access to the colorful and fun manipulatives you are used to teaching with. But chances are, students will have at least some of the at-home math manipulatives below. Stay flexible with …
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[ad_1] IF you aced English at school and frequently got full marks in the spelling bee, this quiz is right up your street. Brits are being challenged to try and get 100 per cent on this test, and it’s not for the faint-hearted. 1 See how many spellings you can get right in this fiendish …
[ad_1] Whether you use Zoom, Google Meet, or Webex to teach online, you’ve undoubtedly experienced the newly coined term Zoom fatigue. While it’s true that teachers are used to juggling zillions of things all day, every day, caring for the needs of their students, teachers are reporting a new kind of tired. So why exactly …
[ad_1] Understanding the various states of matter is one of the key concepts kids need for exploring chemistry and physics. These states of matter activities help them learn the physical changes that take place as matter converts from solid to liquid to gas. They’ll enjoy the hands-on aspects as they get to see science in …
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