Building a Better Mayflower in a Project that Combines History and Science
When fourth graders are asked to redesign the Mayflower, they work with content in several subject areas at the same time.
When fourth graders are asked to redesign the Mayflower, they work with content in several subject areas at the same time.
Using stories as a hook to grab students’ attention leads them to deep engagement with scientific concepts.
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