Middle-school students get hands-on math, science lessons

Middle-school students get hands-on math, science lessons | 5 strategies to craft better PBL projects | Elementary schools to use themes under pilot program Created for sittishon.whungsinsujarit.comtit@blogger.com |  Web Version   August 25, 2014 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF        SIGN UP | FORWARD | ARCHIVE | ADVERTISE Teaching & Learning Advertisement Middle-school students get hands-on math, science lessons Some middle-school students in a Mississippi school recently pedaled stationary bikes to generate power and learned how workers at a local power plant use math and science. The lessons were part of a mentorship program with the power plant to teach students about jobs in science, technology, engineering and math. The Mississippi Press (Pascagoula) (8/22) Share:  5 strategies to craft better PBL projects (Hero Images) Project-based learning scenarios for students should be connected to real life and be challenging and achievable for diverse learners, journalist and PBL expert Suzie Boss writes in this blog post. She lists five strategies -- such as setting a cost limit and building something small -- for developing projects shared by David Coronado, president of Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement, or MESA USA. Edutopia.org/PBL Planning blog (8/21) Share:    Enhance Teaching Skills with Free Webinars from TI TI's free webinar lineup features the most relevant topics in math and STEM education. Led by T3™ instructors, these webinars include standards-aligned content and are designed to help you feel confident using TI technology effectively in the classroom. To register for the next webinar or view a webinar on-demand, visit our website. Advertisement   Curriculum Advertisement Elementary schools to use themes under pilot program (devke/NewsCred) A Maryland school district soon will launch its Triple E: Enhancing Elementary Excellence pilot program. Nine elementary schools will focus instruction on different themes, including global studies, arts and the humanities and others. The program is intended to improve instruction and close achievement gaps. The Baltimore Sun (8/22) Share:      ADVERTISEMENT   In Math Work Stations Debbie Diller presents over 70 stations for grades K-2 on beginning number concepts, addition & subtraction, place value, geometry, and measurement. You'll see how to introduce stations through whole-group & mini-lessons. Includes 300+ full-color photos from real classrooms. Click here now to preview Chapter 1! Standards How one Ill. district is rolling out common core Educators at one Illinois elementary school are using color-coded cubes to teach math as the implementation of Common Core State Standards continues in the new school year. "This helps them (students) correlate the number of cubes to a digit. Colors are very important," teacher Janet Taylor said. Educators across the district also are preparing to administer common core assessments this spring. The Southern Illinoisan (Carbondale, Herrin, Murphysboro) (8/24) Share:  Other News Mo. students prepare for first standardized tests under common core KOLR-TV/KOZL-TV (Springfield, Mo.) (8/22) Share:  STEM How to cultivate future STEM innovations Chicago-area innovators share ideas on ways to link science, technology, engineering and math studies to careers and future innovation. Highlights include more emphasis on maker skills, global awareness and inclusion of the arts in STEM. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)/Blue Sky Innovation/Originals (8/22) Share:  Policy & Legislation AAP recommends later start to the school day Starting classes no earlier than 8:30 a.m. would help students, particularly teens, catch up on their nighttime sleep and boost their motivation and mood, the American Academy of Pediatrics said in a policy statement published in the journal Pediatrics. The statement is aimed at middle schools and high schools. USA Today (8/25), The Seattle Times/The Associated Press (8/24) Share:  Other News Calif. bill prioritizes funding for schools that offer year-round schedules EdSource (8/21) Share:  SmartQuote Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." -- John D. 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