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Shari Edwards

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A zoo trip, awards assembly, field day, and a showcase night are fast approaching and signaling the end of the year but, learning isn’t over yet! We are now in the middle of our biggest project-based learning unit that trickles into every part of our day and requires us to apply the skills we have been learning since August.

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Authentic Learning: Keeping It Real

By Shari Edwards on May 22, 2013

Using realia happens to be one of my favorite teaching strategies! It greatly enhances inquiry- and project-based learning, raising student...

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Successful Planning for Authentic Learning

By Shari Edwards on May 15, 2013

In inquiry- and project-based learning, thoughtful topic selection and purposeful planning are very important to the success of a unit....

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Top 10 Reasons to Use Authentic Learning

By Shari Edwards on May 1, 2013

Using authentic learning structures in my classroom allows me to teach more and inspire deeper learning. If you have never used project-...

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Using a Time Line as an Established Tool

By Shari Edwards on April 24, 2013

Do you ever see glazed looks slowly come over your students' faces when you mention a date in history? Here are some strategies using time...

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Models, Music, and More on the Concept of Time

By Shari Edwards on April 17, 2013

Help your students grasp the concept of time as they read a clock and measure elapsed time with these timely tools.

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Mental Models - Challenging Them for Better Understanding

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