I focused on using www.timetoast.com in my class both last year and this year. This website allows students to create interactive timelines that show supporting pictures, videos, and data and is so much more than a poster timeline. The kids enjoy being creative and like showing off their work.
Another thing I do with STEM is have the kids make historical Vines and short videos. Its important to screen the prep materials to make sure there is nothing inappropriate. 8th graders can be a bit crude! Academic language is ore important than crude humor.
Love the historical vines! Great idea! STEM and social studies is a difficult one!
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