Students love making sketch maps.  These easy and colorful maps are are a hands-on way of reinforcing student skills in your classroom.  Kids love a chance to practice research, design, and pen and pencil skills. In today’s tech-focused atmosphere, don’t let your students forget how to hold a pencil! What might be the best part of […]

The 2018 Rhode Island Geography Bee was held in Cranston, Rhode Island, on April 6, 2018. Know your geography! This year’s Bee in our home state was, as always, a joyful get-together!   Students from 51 Rhode Island schools, ranging from grades 4-8, were involved.  Nine geo-talented students were returning for a second time! Well-prepared students […]

This year, Earth Day focuses on plastic pollution in the environment. There are many helpful resources that can help you describe the issues in the classroom, as well as help get students involved.