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5 Ways to Use Lego in the Classroom

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Lego bricks are one of the most popular toys among children and adults. The sets are fun, challenging, and thought-provoking. From building Bugatti vehicles to creating maps on a base plate, there is so much that children can make with Lego. If you're looking to introduce Lego into your teaching strategy, here are five ways to use Lego in the classroom for a better teaching experience. 1. Math Math is one of the most challenging subjects for children, from simple preschool counting activities to high school algebra and geometry. Innovative teachers have incorporated Lego sets into their math sessions to help learners grasp concepts easily. Here are different ways in which you can use Lego to teach math. Counting Basic counting becomes easy when learners can put a visual image to the number they are counting. Use different colored Lego to teach children basic calculations such as addition and subtraction. Fractions You can use Lego sets with different colors to illustrate fractions ...

The death of David Bowie

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  David Bowie  Singer David Bowie, one of the most influential musicians of his era, has died of cancer at the age of 69. A statement was issued on his social media accounts, saying he "died peacefully, surrounded by his family" after an "18-month battle with cancer". Tributes have been paid from around the world to the "extraordinary artist" whose last album was released days ago. Sir Paul McCartney described him as a "great star" who "played a very strong part in British musical history". Bowie's son Duncan Jones, who is a Bafta-winning film director, wrote on Twitter : "Very sorry and sad to say it's true. I'll be offline for a while. Love to all."      The artist's hits include Let's Dance, Changes, Space Oddity, Starman, Modern Love, Heroes, Under Pressure, Rebel Rebel and Life on Mars. He was also well known for creating his flamboyant alter ego Ziggy Stardust. The singer, who had been living in New...

The life of Marie Curie

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  MARIE CURIE físico francés nacido en Polonia Marie Curie, de soltera Maria Salomea Skłodowska, (nacida el 7 de noviembre de 1867, Varsovia, Reino del Congreso de Polonia, Imperio Ruso; fallecida el 4 de julio de 1934, cerca de Sallanches, Francia), física francesa nacida en Polonia, famosa por su trabajo sobre la radiactividad y dos veces ganador del Premio Nobel. Con Henri Becquerel y su marido, Pierre Curie, recibió el Premio Nobel de Física de 1903. Fue la única ganadora del Premio Nobel de Química de 1911. Fue la primera mujer en ganar un Premio Nobel, y es la única mujer en ganar el premio en dos campos diferentes.   PRIMEROS AÑOS DE VIDA Desde pequeña destacó por su prodigiosa memoria, ya los 16 años ganó una medalla de oro al terminar sus estudios secundarios en el liceo ruso. Como su padre, profesor de matemáticas y física, perdió sus ahorros por una mala inversión, ella tuvo que trabajar como profesora y, al mismo tiempo, participó clandestinamente en la “universida...