Imagine a classroom where research is no longer a dry and mundane task, but an exhilarating journey of exploration and discovery. Picture students eagerly diving into the depths of knowledge, their curiosity ignited and their thirst for learning unquenchable. Engaging students in the art of research exploration is an essential skill that teachers should work… Continue reading Engaging Students: The Art of Research Exploration
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Tips for Teaching News to Students
Are your students struggling to stay engaged in the classroom? Looking for a way to spark their curiosity and ignite their passion for learning? Look no further! In this post, we will explore how you can transform your classroom with innovative teaching tips that focus on current events. As a teacher in today’s modern world,… Continue reading Tips for Teaching News to Students
Tips for Teaching Students to Analyse and Evaluate Current Events
Teaching current events can be daunting, but it's vital that students become critical thinkers who are able to evaluate the news they are bombarded with on a daily basis. In an era where information reigns supreme and the world moves at an unprecedented pace, preparing our students to navigate the complexities of current events is… Continue reading Tips for Teaching Students to Analyse and Evaluate Current Events
Tips for Teaching Current Events Without Bias
As adults and teachers, it can be easy to spot the bias in the news we are presented with. And it's equally important to ensure we aren't presenting out students with current events in a biased way. In a world where fake news and skewed viewpoints clutter our screens, it's more important than ever to… Continue reading Tips for Teaching Current Events Without Bias
Make Your Own Dinosaur!
I like to try my hardest to combine Art with what we're learning about in other subjects. It can sometimes be challenging, and other times not so much. Either way, the kids love making art, so integrating it with other subjects can really help them to remember certain important points. This time around was one… Continue reading Make Your Own Dinosaur!
What is Palaeontology?
The best part about teaching fourth grade is getting to teach about fossils in Social Studies (Alberta's history). When I introduce the unit, I have the kids do a fun activity which allows them to get moving and access prior knowledge and lets me assess what they already know (and thus their learning at the end… Continue reading What is Palaeontology?
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