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Andy Kindred

@historyandtech

Digital Learning Coach with a background in social studies and a passion for edtech. Google Certified Educator.

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8th grade Science is in the middle of a PBL over the theories of the origin of the universe. They are competing for the "National Medal of Science". Good luck future scientists. PACKPrincipalGuelker K Pulis

8th grade Science is in the middle of a PBL over the theories of the origin of the universe.  They are competing for the "National Medal of Science".  Good luck future scientists.  <a href="/JeffGuelker/">PACKPrincipalGuelker</a> <a href="/PulisScience/">K Pulis</a>
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7th Grade Science Pioneer Heritage MS are doing a true Challenge-Based lesson over watersheds. It is so great to see student think critically and create questions on their own. Ms. Aguilar Mrs. VK

7th Grade Science <a href="/phms_panthers/">Pioneer Heritage MS</a> are doing a true Challenge-Based lesson over watersheds.  It is so great to see student think critically and create questions on their own.  <a href="/aguilarscience/">Ms. Aguilar</a> <a href="/VKrosigk/">Mrs. VK</a>
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Ms. Weber and I have turned financial literacy into a PBL with a choose your own adventure component. Students will decide which college to attend and calculate how they will pay for it. PACKPrincipalGuelker K Pulis

Ms. Weber and I have turned financial literacy into a PBL with a choose your own adventure component.  Students will decide which college to attend and calculate how they will pay for it.  <a href="/JeffGuelker/">PACKPrincipalGuelker</a> <a href="/PulisScience/">K Pulis</a>
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Spurred on by the Sarah McLachlan SPCA video, 6th Science is having students choose an animal in a specific ecosystem that faces a crisis and/or extinction and try to get donations to save the animal. Classes will decide where their donation $ will go based on presentations.

Spurred on by the <a href="/SarahMcLachlan/">Sarah McLachlan</a>  SPCA video, 6th Science is having students choose an animal in a specific ecosystem that faces a crisis and/or extinction and try to get donations to save the animal.  Classes will decide where their donation $ will go based on presentations.
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Algebra is doing a verbal assessment using Snorkel AI. AI is providing immediate feedback to the students while the teachers get to hear their thought process as they work through the problem. Pioneer Heritage MS

Algebra is doing a verbal assessment using <a href="/SnorkelAI/">Snorkel AI</a>.  AI is providing immediate feedback to the students while the teachers get to hear their thought process as they work through the problem.  <a href="/phms_panthers/">Pioneer Heritage MS</a>
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7th Grade Math is doing a Problem-Based Lesson on composite figures. They are creating a "dream home" blueprint while making sure they can fit everything in each room where it needs to go. PACKPrincipalGuelker K Pulis Mr. Weatherly

7th Grade Math is doing a Problem-Based Lesson on composite figures. They are creating a "dream home" blueprint while making sure they can fit everything in each room where it needs to go. <a href="/JeffGuelker/">PACKPrincipalGuelker</a> <a href="/PulisScience/">K Pulis</a> <a href="/weatherly_mr/">Mr. Weatherly</a>
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This is what inquiry-based learning should look like. Nicely done 7th grade science Pioneer Heritage MS. They researched a challenge, created and answered questions, and collectively came up with a solution that was presented to the class. Ms. Aguilar Mrs. VK

This is what inquiry-based learning should look like.  Nicely done 7th grade science <a href="/phms_panthers/">Pioneer Heritage MS</a>.  They researched a challenge, created and answered questions, and collectively came up with a solution that was presented to the class.  <a href="/aguilarscience/">Ms. Aguilar</a> <a href="/VKrosigk/">Mrs. VK</a>
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World Cultures students are doing a PBL over Southeast Asia. They are marketing a Bollywood movie! Depending on their role, they could be creating a movie poster, trailer, finding filming locations, etc... Pioneer Heritage MS

World Cultures students are doing a PBL over Southeast Asia.  They are marketing a Bollywood movie!  Depending on their role, they could be creating a movie poster, trailer, finding filming locations, etc...  <a href="/phms_panthers/">Pioneer Heritage MS</a>
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If there was a Civil War theme park, what would it look like? 8th US History at Trent is answering that question using critical thinking skills. They're building rides, restaurants, and characters for the park. PACKPrincipalGuelker

If there was a Civil War theme park, what would it look like?  8th US History at Trent is answering that question using critical thinking skills.  They're building rides, restaurants, and characters for the park.  <a href="/JeffGuelker/">PACKPrincipalGuelker</a>
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Mrs. Barrier is showing her students how they would use Algebra in the real world with her current PBL over exponential function. The students are fully engaged and getting great feedback on Canvas by Instructure K Pulis PACKPrincipalGuelker

Mrs. Barrier is showing her students how they would use Algebra in the real world with her current PBL over exponential function.  The students are fully engaged and getting great feedback on <a href="/Canvas_by_Inst/">Canvas by Instructure</a> <a href="/PulisScience/">K Pulis</a> <a href="/JeffGuelker/">PACKPrincipalGuelker</a>
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For the next two weeks, 6th grade Science will be doing a Problem-Based Activity over resource management around the world. Students will think critically while learning how to research issues at a global level.

For the next two weeks, 6th grade Science will be doing a Problem-Based Activity over resource management around the world.  Students will think critically while learning how to research issues at a global level.
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Students in 7th grade Math at Trent are learning about probability. The are using real world examples and then discussing their results in a verbal assessment. PACKPrincipalGuelker K Pulis

Students in 7th grade Math at Trent are learning about probability.  The are using real world examples and then discussing their results in a verbal assessment.  <a href="/JeffGuelker/">PACKPrincipalGuelker</a> <a href="/PulisScience/">K Pulis</a>
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Lozano and Pristas have their Spanish II students engaged in a PBL. Students research study abroad and volunteer opportunities while learning about specific Spanish speaking countries. PACKPrincipalGuelker K Pulis

Lozano and Pristas have their Spanish II students engaged in a PBL.  Students research study abroad and volunteer opportunities while learning about specific Spanish speaking countries.  <a href="/JeffGuelker/">PACKPrincipalGuelker</a> <a href="/PulisScience/">K Pulis</a>
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Ms. Schneider's Skills for Living II classes are doing mock interviews with teacher volunteers today. What a great Future Ready skill they are learning. Pioneer Heritage MS

Ms. Schneider's Skills for Living II classes are doing mock interviews with teacher volunteers today.  What a great Future Ready skill they are learning. <a href="/phms_panthers/">Pioneer Heritage MS</a>
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Texas History Pioneer Heritage MS are note taking with a "Choose Your Own Adventure" twist. Students are having to predict and analyze the situations and events around the Texas Oil Boom.

Texas History <a href="/phms_panthers/">Pioneer Heritage MS</a> are note taking with a "Choose Your Own Adventure" twist.  Students are having to predict and analyze the situations and events around the Texas Oil Boom.
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Now it is Trent's turn to do a PBL over South Asia. They are marketing a Bollywood movie! Today was presentations of their movie posters, trailers, filming locations, etc... PACKPrincipalGuelker Olivia Blackmon

Now it is Trent's turn to do a PBL over South Asia.  They are marketing a Bollywood movie!  Today was presentations of their movie posters, trailers, filming locations, etc... <a href="/JeffGuelker/">PACKPrincipalGuelker</a> <a href="/OliviaBlackmon_/">Olivia Blackmon</a>