Get Ready for a New Thinkport! Dec. 9, 2015
In March 2016, Thinkport will sport a
refreshed look and offer new functionality. We are excited about the new and
improved Thinkport, but in order to make room for these changes, some older content
will be retired. To find out how you can save your favorite lessons before they
go away, visit our Thinkport Updates page.
Explore Climate Change Learning Resources
 The topic of climate change has been in
the news recently so consider making this a teachable moment with help from
Thinkport resources.
Citing Evidence: Changing Oceans: In this science-literacy activity,
students read an article about climate change’s impact on oceans and learn how
to cite textual evidence to support ideas and inferences presented in the
article. (Grades 9-10)
MADE CLEAR: Learn about climate change’s impact on the
Mid-Atlantic region and find classroom resources to help teach climate literacy
to your students.
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 Lure
of the Labyrinth: Bring
something exciting and different to your middle school math classroom in 2016.
MPT’s Lure of the Labyrinth catapults
students into a highly interactive learning experience to solve
brain-stimulating math missions in a digital game-style environment. Along the journey, students encounter quirky
characters and whimsical situations, which allow them to think about math in a different way.
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Early Childhood Courses: Thinkport
offers a wide selection of MSDE-approved online courses for child care
providers in Maryland. You can earn up to three Core of Knowledge clock hours
from the comforts of home or any computer. Visit our website for more information
and to enroll in our new state-mandated Developmental Screening Overview online
course.
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