The popularity of bridge building as a school activity has fluctuated over the years, once a right of passage for 8th graders and then avoided. Recent years have seen a resurgence for some great reasons: - Problem-solving
skills: Bridge building requires you to identify and solve problems, such as how to make a bridge strong enough to support a certain weight or how to make a bridge that is aesthetically pleasing.
- Critical thinking skills: Bridge building requires you to think critically about the different factors that affect the design and construction of a bridge, such as the materials used, the forces acting on the bridge, and the environment in which the bridge
will be built.
- Teamwork skills: Bridge building is a team sport, and you will need to work effectively with others to design, build, and test a bridge.
- Communication skills: Bridge building requires you to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing. You will need to be able to explain your ideas to others, listen to their feedback, and work together to solve
problems.
- Creativity: Bridge building requires you to be creative and come up with new ideas. You will need to be able to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to problems.
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High school – a time of excitement, curiosity, exploration and growth. The world is filled with endless possibilities! Students have never been so empowered to explore their true potential and find paths that work for them. However, there's no doubt that the high school experience has changed drastically
in recent years. Technology advances and education evolves at an unprecedented pace. Educational trends have been changing towards personalized learning approaches. We've thus seen a fundamental shift in how high school students learn within the classroom setting. But what exactly does this mean for the future of our educations? In this blog post, we'll dive into the evolution of high school teaching styles to get an idea of just how far these changes can
go! More When you think of the Supreme Court, you think of old people in black robes that dispassionately determine the fate of the country's laws. That's all true, but there's more to maintaining law and order than a podium and a gavel. The Supreme Court is the apex of one of three branches in
the American government: - The Legislative (the House and the Senate) passes laws
- The Executive (the President) executes the laws
- The Judicial (all courts in the United States) judges whether laws abide by the Constitution
The Supreme Court consists of nine individuals who are nominated by the President and voted in by the Senate. Once approved, they serve for life, the hope being that this allows them
to judge apolitically, based on the merits of the case rather than political leaning. These guidelines are not without controversy but are critical to a healthy, democratic environment. Here are three websites that teach about the Supreme Court. The first two provide an overview and the last simplifies the concepts with five games. Click for more |
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