Environmentally Conscious Classrooms: Reducing Paper Use in STEM Lessons

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global to-do list for improving the world by 2030. The seventeen goals address different aspects of sustainable development, ranging from poverty to gender equality. Goal 13, climate action, addresses the need to confront climate change head-on, urging all of Earth’s citizens to cut down on greenhouse gases, prepare … read more »

Empowering Future Generations: Celebrating Families & Climate Action

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The best gift we can give to our children is a greener future. We don’t need to give them anything special. Bhuwan Thapaliya The future of our planet rests in the hands of the next generation. As educators, we have a unique opportunity to shape young minds and inspire them to become champions of environmental … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: FigJam – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to FigJam and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom implementation ideas.  FigJam:  When you arrive at FigJam, click Try FigJam for Free. The opening … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: FigJam – Part 1

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FigJam is a versatile online whiteboard that excels at fostering classroom collaboration. Its comprehensive suite of built-in tools, enables groups to brainstorm, draw, paste images, add sticky notes, and organize information visually—all in real time. The platform provides infinite space for adding templates, drawings, and areas dedicated to conversations and projects. Interactive elements like emojis, … read more »

Beyond Pirouettes: How Dance Fosters Global Citizens in the Classroom

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I see dance being used as communication between body and soul, to express what it too deep to find for words. – Ruth St. Denis As a proud dance dad with four daughters who eat, sleep, and breathe dance, I’ve come to appreciate dance’s impact on shaping young minds. It’s not just about pirouettes or … read more »