Why Study Geography?
Geography influences the environment and the cultures around the world. To study geography gives people an understanding of how we live in different landscapes. Students become critical and spatial thinkers. They are inquisitive as they look at the serious problems that face the world. Creative problem solving is an essential part of geography. Learning about the place and the culture of our own ecology, opens our minds to accepting
and helping people around the world.
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5 Keys to Social and Emotional Learning Success
Embedding social and emotional skills into the school curriculum and culture develop productive citizens Self-awareness and self-management lead to positive social interactions. Students learn skills that build positive interrelationships. Schools which incorporate these skills find many benefits: reduces aggression and emotional distress, increases helping behaviors, improves positive attitudes and increases academic performance These essential skills add to success in life.�
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Teaching Math Using the Four Principles of how People Learn
Teaching Math has changed over time. Using the four principles of learning enhances student understanding. Students relate prior knowledge to their current studies. Student dialogue helps them grasp new material. Students organize what they’ve learned so they can apply it. Each activity leads to the next. Scaffolding helps strengthen students Math knowledge and monitor their understanding of the new concepts. Helping students know their own Math abilities is a successful strategy.
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