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A Case for Real Data: Where Math, Language Arts, and Science Collide
Math, Science, Language Arts, Hands On Learning, Creativity Melissa Salter Math, Science, Language Arts, Hands On Learning, Creativity Melissa Salter

A Case for Real Data: Where Math, Language Arts, and Science Collide

Use real data in your class to create cross curricular hands on lessons with high engagement! This post explores two activities that link science, language arts, and math that I have done in my classroom in the last two weeks as a way to inspire YOU to collect your own data with kids!

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Reader Request: Class Survey + Graphing =  Understanding Built With Your Class (Cross Curricular Activity)

Reader Request: Class Survey + Graphing = Understanding Built With Your Class (Cross Curricular Activity)

Turning a class survey into deep understanding. This hands-on cross-curricular activity can help you learn about your class and make powerful class goals.

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Refugee Crisis + Math Lesson = Compassion and Understanding

Refugee Crisis + Math Lesson = Compassion and Understanding

This outlines a cross curricular refugee crisis math/social studies lesson I did today. It includes graphing, counting collections, and the refugee crisis. It is hands-on and each class I worked with loved it. It is our job to help kids unpack and make sense of hard topics.

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