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Turning on Technology: Using Today's Tools to Study Yesterday's

A field trip from Ferryway School, near Boston, to the nation's oldest ironworks is captured with the latest tech.

06/25/08 | 60 comments | Core Concept(s): Technology Integration, Project Learning
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Learning by Design: The Build San Francisco Institute's School-to-Career Program

Architectural projects and internships integrate real-life math, science, design, and technology skills for San Francisco high school students.

2/21/2007 | 7 comments | Core Concept(s): Project Learning, Social & Emotional Learning
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Global Education On a Dime: A Low-Cost Way to Connect

Teachers can create global-education projects on a small budget.

4/8/2008 | 5 comments | Core Concept(s): Technology Integration, Project Learning
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Learning Landscape: Kids Monitor Terrain with Tech

Students at this Minnesota elementary school use new technology to study the ancient ecology of a vast prairie wetland.

2/20/08 | 6 comments | Core Concept(s): Technology Integration, Project Learning
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Leapin' Lizards!: Students as Data Collectors

NatureMapping brings real science to the classroom -- and startles the professionals.

4/10/2008 | 10 comments | Core Concept(s): Project Learning, Assessment, Integrated Studies, Technology Integration
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Geo-Literacy: Using Technology to Forge New Ground

Students use visual learning and communication tools to build an in-depth understanding of geography, geology, and local history.

7/31/2008 | 1 comment | Core Concept(s): Technology Integration, Project Learning
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The Edible Schoolyard: Seed-to-Table Learning

This campus gardening project has done more than teach students about the fundamentals of organic gardening. It's taught life lessons about interdependence, caring for the environment, and the value of hard work.

3/11/2004 | 7 comments | Core Concept(s): Project Learning, Social & Emotional Learning
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Garden of Eating: Middle School Students Grow Their Own Lunch

Berkeley’s curriculum-based Edible Schoolyard gardening program connects students with the Earth.

7/31/2008 | 4 comments | Core Concept(s): Teacher Development, Project Learning
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Hula to High Tech: Hawaiian Students Re-Create History

A Honolulu school uses technology to illuminate an ancient heritage.

2/9/2004 | 7 comments | Core Concept(s): Technology Integration, Project Learning
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Toad Tracking: Science and More Through NatureMapping

Through their work in a nationwide project, fourth-grade students hone their reading, writing, and math skills while making meaningful contributions to science.

3/8/2005 | 7 comments | Core Concept(s): Project Learning, Technology Integration