There are hundreds of visual models of the design thinking process on the Web. They all include similar components as illustrated below. The first step in the design thinking process, empathizing, requires students to identify a problem or process from the point of view of the intended audience. Developing this empathetic mindset requires asking
Tundra Connections: Experience Polar Bears – Grades 4+
Scientists already know a lot about polar bears and there is so much more to learn. Join Discovery Education and Polar Bears International for Tundra Connections, a virtual field trip to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada and witness the scientific process in action. Challenge your students to learn as much as they can and continue to generate
Tundra Connections: Experience Polar Bears – Grades K-3
The story of the polar bear is full of drama: a frozen habitat, shifting sea ice, fierce competition for limited resources, and adorable cubs learning to hunt. Help your students understand this incredible bear and its environment by joining Discovery Education for Tundra Connections, a virtual field trip to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada with Polar Bears
SOS: Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom
October is National Bullying Prevention Month – a campaign held throughout the entire month of October dedicated to raising awareness around bullying and developing solutions to prevent anti-social and harmful behaviors. As we exit this month, we want to spotlight the strategies that build essential social and emotional learning (SEL) skills for younger students and
SOS Top Ten: Make Sense of Learning (McREL International Phase 4)
In this SOS Top Ten list, we showcase instructional strategies that support “Make Sense of Learning,” Phase 4 of McREL International’s six-phase model of learning.
SOS Top Ten: Engage in Learning (McREL International Phase 3)
In this SOS Top Ten list, we showcase instructional strategies that support “Engage in Learning,” Phase 3 of McREL International’s six-phase model of learning.
Top 10 SOS for Professional Learning
Find out ten popular Spotlight on Strategies to use as professional development tools for educators.
SOS Top Ten: Commit to Learning (McREL International Phase 2)
In this SOS Top Ten list, we showcase instructional strategies that support “Commit to Learning,” Phase 2 of McREL International’s six-phase model of learning.
SOS Top Ten: Become Interested in Learning (McREL International Phase 1)
In this SOS Top Ten list, we showcase instructional strategies that support “Becoming Interested in Learning,” Phase 1 of McREL International’s six-phase model of learning.
Spotlight On Strategies: Change It Up! Now Screening
Try a new twist on a tried and true strategy: Now Screening.