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Learning Science Through Authentic Investigation

The CoolCatTeacher

Kate Dobrzenski on episode 274 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learning Science Through Authentic Investigation. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Kate Dobrzenski @aacps_k5science about learning science through authentic investigation. I love these.

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Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you a middle school science teacher looking to ignite your students' curiosity? Look no further than ResearchQuest, a treasure trove of free investigations that immerse students in the steps of the scientific method. All opinions are my own.

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Better Science: 5 Excellent Ways to Examine Authentic Artifacts from the Natural History Museum of Utah

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students love to examine artifacts and explore. There are more than this, so I recommend going to ResearchQuest and signing up for a free account to dig into the student investigations yourself. We know this. All opinions are my own. And, there is more!

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The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students

Ask a Tech Teacher

Effective motivation strategies can successfully change students’ engagement The psychology of motivation is a worthwhile resource for investigating the intricacies that shape student activity and performance. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies!

Ask a Tech Teacher

This investigation aims to clarify the possible uses and encourage teachers to adopt this paradigm change, which will enhance PE education in hitherto unheard-of ways. Join us as we explore these minutely specific tactics in further detail. These tactics reshape the pedagogical landscape and reveal the model’s diverse potential.

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How to Find Reliable Internet Sources

Ask a Tech Teacher

They have a bias, but it shouldn’t be motivated by money These next three require subjective interpretation from researchers and a cursory investigation into their information: net networks, internet service providers, organizations–traditionally. Historically, focused on research, study, and education.org U.S.

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The Power of Claim-Evidence-Question

Catlin Tucker

Click here to revisit my last blog in this series on using the “I used to think…Now, I think…” routine. This step also fosters metacognition, as students reflect on what they don’t know and what aspects of the topic warrant additional investigation.

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