The Role of Knowledge | Science | 6-8

This video talks through The Role of Knowledge as it pertains to 6th through 8th-grade Science.

The Role of Knowledge | Science | 6-8

From Georgia EdTalks, The Role of Knowledge

Georgia EdTalks is an education immersion series designed to inspire and support educators across the state. Each segment includes an EdTalk from a nationally acclaimed specialist, a panel discussion with Georgia's top educators, and supplemental materials to help you put these ideas into practice in every grade band and core subject area.

Georgia EdTalks Segments

The Role of Knowledge

Professor of Psychology, Dan Willingham, discusses the way prior knowledge sets the stage for student comprehension.

Dan Willingham speaks to GACIS attendees in Athens, Georgia.

The Role of Knowledge | Dan Willingham

The Role of Knowledge | Panel Discussion

The Role of Knowledge | Social Studies | K-2

The Role of Knowledge | Social Studies | 3-5

The Role of Knowledge | Social Studies | 6-8

The Role of Knowledge | Social Studies | 9-12

The Role of Knowledge | Science | K-2

The Role of Knowledge | Science | 3-5

The Role of Knowledge | Science | 6-8

The Role of Knowledge | Science | 9-12

The Role of Knowledge | Math | K-2

The Role of Knowledge | Math | 3-5

The Role of Knowledge | Math | 6-8

The Role of Knowledge | Math | 9-12

The Role of Knowledge | ELA | K-2

The Role of Knowledge | ELA | 3-5

The Role of Knowledge | ELA | 6-8

The Role of Knowledge | ELA | 9-12

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