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Da Vinci – The Genius and PhET Interactive Simulations
It’s Tuesday, and time for Science in Schools and I would like to invite you to check out the following websites Da Vinci – The Genius and PhET Interactive Simulations. Da Vinci – The Genius Age Range: 9-14 (Grades 4-8, with parental supervision) Born in 1452, Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, invented the diving bell, and designed the airplane, helicopter and parachute. The Museum of Science, Boston offers this free online exhibit with activities and lesson plans to explore the life, times, and scientific inventions of da Vinci. As the site says, “Though this site was designed to be most appropriate for students in grades four through eight,…
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Where Is Alcatraz?
David has always been fascinated with Alcatraz . I would like David to become more interested in reading. David can help Charlie with his reading. I found a new novel called Where Is Alcatraz? written my Nico Medina. I purchased the book for Charlie the other day when we visited Barnes and Noble. If we were still Homeschooling Charlie full time we would have been able to read Where Is Alcatraz and come up with quite a few lesson plans but we aren’t at the moment. Charlie is in Public School and required to read for 30 minutes a day so Charlie will be reading Where Is Alcatraz and sharing…
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Things That Have Changed In Schools Over Time
Schools within the UK have definitely changed over the years, and they are a lot different to have they operated fifty years ago. Here are things that have changed in schools over time. Image Source Punishment This has probably been the biggest change in schools, and it’s hard to believe that children were physically punished for their wrongdoings during school time. It’s hard to believe it because if it happened nowadays, there would be uproar and rightly so. Physical violence is never the answer, especially when adults are dealing with children and are in a position of authority. It only builds resentment and affects the mental health of those who…
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