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Ramps & Pathways

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    What is ramp provocation?    Provocation is an invitation to participate in hands-on learning. It is designed to "prompt" scientific thinking and learning in your classroom. Ramps should be strategically placed by the teacher to encourage children to explore and investigate. What STR²EAM concept areas are covered in Ramps and Pathways?     STR²EAM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, reading, religion, engineering, art, and mathematics. Science, engineering, art, and math are examples of STR²EAM concepts that can be found in ramps and pathways. Ramps and Pathways provide children with limitless opportunities to think and create. They construct, test, and re-test their ramp structures until they are successful. The intriguing nature of the materials motivates children to participate in this process. How can we add in the other STR²EAM concepts to promote learning in all areas?    Science, engineering, art, and math are examples ...