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Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Reverse Brainstorming: A Different Approach to Brainstorming

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Reverse brainstorming is a creative way to explore critical thinking strategies. Learn how it works and read applicable examples to build a creative mind.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Design a Flying Machine

For Teachers 5th - 7th
The purpose of this activity is for the students to draw a design for their own flying machine. They will apply their knowledge of aircraft design and the forces acting on them. The students will start with a brainstorming activity where...
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TES Global

Tes: Writing Bootcamp #1: Extended Free Write

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will write for an extended period of time. Students will engage in this silent writing activity to building their stamina and to increase their creativity.
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Virtual Salt

Virtual Salt: Decision Simplification Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site provides thirteen separate techniques to simplify decision-making processes. Excellent information.
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Caro Clarke

The Doldrums: When the Wind Leaves Your Sails

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the 16th article in a series that gives advice to the new novel writer. This is a particularly interesting and helpful article on how to deal with periods in writing when your enthusiasm wanes.
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Saving the Economy Through Arts Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
It is the belief of this article that by supporting arts education the future economy can be saved. This is because the arts foster 21st century skills necessary for a growing economy.