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The Power of Claim-Evidence-Question

Catlin Tucker

Historical Events: Students make claims about the causes or impact of historical events, provide evidence from historical documents or images, and ask questions about the events that are still unclear or confusing.

Secondary 386
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How to Have Deeper Learning and Better Schools

The CoolCatTeacher

Professor Jal Mehta from the Harvard University School of Education has co-written an award-winning book “ In Search of Deeper Learning ” and reflects on how deeper learning can happen at the secondary level. Sponsor: Pear Deck. You can mix and match your tracks. So, reserve your spot.

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How Family Engagement Leads to Student Success

Waterford

Involvement includes family participation in school events or activities, while teachers provide learning resources and information about their student’s grades. Graduate from high school and attend post-secondary education[2]. Use emails and messages to keep families up-to-date on upcoming class events. Wairimu, M.J.,

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Personalizing history for more impactful student learning

eSchool News

Students also need practice with primary and secondary sources before diving in and analyzing and finding their own. They need access to a rich variety of secondary and primary sources beyond the textbook to set them up with the skills necessary to succeed in their own deep dive.

Secondary 139
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Unleashing Metacognition: The Power of See, Think, Wonder

Catlin Tucker

See, Think, Wonder Thinking Routine “I see, I think, I wonder” is a simple yet versatile thinking routine that can be used in elementary and secondary classrooms. Whether exploring scientific phenomena, literary works, historical events, or visual art, observation is the foundation of deeper exploration and understanding.

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Save Time with The 5 Minute Lesson Plan with Ross McGill

The CoolCatTeacher

Engage 2021 is a must-attend online event for educators. To register for this event, and to find out more about the speakers, go to engage.kognity.com/register. This is going to be a fantastic event where we can share experiences and explore new digital possibilities!

Secondary 410
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Internet Archive: Go Back in Time with the Wayback Machine

Catlin Tucker

Much of the information they find online is from tertiary sources that have digested and distilled information from primary and secondary sources. Instead of reading first-hand accounts, watching video clips of an event, or listening to impassioned speeches, students read a laundry list of information when they encounter tertiary sources.

Secondary 291