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How Has Technology Changed Education?

Here we take a deep dive into the question, “How has technology changed education?” and uncover tech’s role in opening up new possibilities for teaching and learning.

Podcast Ed Trends Minisode: Exploring Educators' Views on AI's Role in the Classroom with Andrew Goldman

[Podcast] Ed Trends Minisode: Exploring Educators’ Views on AI’s Role in the Classroom with Andrew Goldman

In this bite-sized episode, host Kailey Rhodes sits down with Andrew Goldman, founder of Writable and EVP of HMH Labs. Together, they dig deeper into HMH’s Educator Confidence Report survey results and share what educators really think about AI use in schools.

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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage in the great outdoors.

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Explore a variety of learning activities to engage your child in scientific exploration of the great outdoors.

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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage students in objects in the sky.

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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage students in objects in the sky.

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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage students in the great outdoors.

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Explore a variety of learning activities to engage students in scientific exploration of the great outdoors.

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Nutrition activities elementary and middle school

Use these nutrition activities for elementary and middle school students to teach them about healthy eating, regular exercise, and self-care.

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National Nutrition Month

Kick-start a commitment to healthy eating this National Nutrition Month with these fresh and fun nutrition lesson plan and activity ideas for high school students.

Brenda Iasevoli
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New Years Activities HERO

Ready for a fresh start in your classroom? Say goodbye to the old and hello to the new with our fun New Year's activities for students.

Brenda Iasevoli
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Get into the spirit of the season with these 7 fun fall science experiments and activities for elementary school students.

Alicia Ivory
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Invention convention ideas

As your students start brainstorming invention convention ideas, you may hear them say they can’t think of anything to invent. We’ve come up with inventions that students can use as sources of inspiration when brainstorming their own ideas.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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Add a bit of dimension to your classroom routine with our free lesson plan activities for high school students in English language arts, math, science, and social studies.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 6 12 Science

Whether you're teaching remotely or in the classroom, these fun science activities for middle school and high school students can help make learning fun.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Elementary Science

Get your kids developing hypotheses, performing experiments, and gathering evidence with these interactive science activities for elementary students.

Jordan Friedman
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Use these educational activities for elementary school to explore different topics in reading, math, and science and add an element of fun into your lessons.

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Grades 1 and 2

Keep your students engaged while boosting their academic skills with these free, downloadable 1st and 2nd grade learning activities in reading, math, and science.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 1 2 Science

Use these science activities for 1st and 2nd grade to get kids conducting hands-on experiments and labs, brainstorming invention ideas, exploring space and constellations, and much more.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Kindergarten

With these free kindergarten learning activities, videos, and teacher guides, you can build your students' knowledge of reading, math, and science.

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