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We have decided to devote one hour each week to what we call "Exploration Hour". During this time, students have worked collaboratively to explore in various ways. Explorations we have done so far include problem solving activities, constructing objects with given materials, team building activities, and exploring students' interests through questioning. With new materials such as blocks, bricks and tiles, we hope to expand Exploration Hour to incorporate more STEM activities and provide students with additional ways to show their thinking. With our large English Language Learner population, these resources will provide concrete modes of showing student thinking and will act as a springboard for discussion. These materials can be utilized in many different ways. No matter the task, students will be verbalizing their reasoning and thinking critically and independently.

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We have decided to devote one hour each week to what we call "Exploration Hour". During this time, students have worked collaboratively to explore in various ways. Explorations we have done so far include problem solving activities, constructing objects with given materials, team building activities, and exploring students' interests through questioning. With new materials such as blocks, bricks and tiles, we hope to expand Exploration Hour to incorporate more STEM activities and provide students with additional ways to show their thinking. With our large English Language Learner population, these resources will provide concrete modes of showing student thinking and will act as a springboard for discussion. These materials can be utilized in many different ways. No matter the task, students will be verbalizing their reasoning and thinking critically and independently.

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