{"id":77489,"date":"2025-09-11T14:01:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/?p=77489"},"modified":"2025-09-13T09:16:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T09:16:19","slug":"twin-education-spotlight-ideas-that-bloom-in-your-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/blog\/twin-education-spotlight-ideas-that-bloom-in-your-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Twin Education Spotlight: Ideas That Bloom in Your Classroom!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Twin Education Spotlight: Issue 19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explore our new filtering tool on the Twin Educator Portal to find the perfect content in just one click, meet Antony Jinman, the explorer using solar energy in Antarctica, and discover how AI-powered projects can help protect our oceans. Did you know that teachers like you can also create content on our platform? Enjoy the read!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"null\"><strong>What&#8217;s New?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77490\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.05.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1154\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.05.png 1154w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.05-300x122.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.05-1024x417.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.05-768x313.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.05-1080x440.png 1080w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.05-980x399.png 980w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.05-480x195.png 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.05-600x244.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1154px) 100vw, 1154px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Filter Cirruculum Alignment in 1 Click! \u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Twin Educator Portal is now more practical than ever! Access what you need instantly, review curriculum alignments, grade, subject even SDGs just in one click.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.twinscience.com\/en\/twin-library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try Now &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>AI Prompt of the Week<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77473\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.26.20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1138\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.26.20.png 1138w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.26.20-300x136.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.26.20-1024x463.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.26.20-768x347.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.26.20-1080x488.png 1080w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.26.20-980x443.png 980w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.26.20-480x217.png 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.26.20-600x271.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1138px) 100vw, 1138px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Copy &amp; Paste this Prompt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2018I would like you to design a 20-minute interactive classroom activity to teach 5th-grade students about Sound Waves, Frequency, and Amplitude. The activity should explain these fundamental concepts in a simple and clear way and include a hands-on experiment or demonstration using materials that students can easily bring from home (e.g., rubber bands, water-filled glasses, mobile apps). The experiment should illustrate how sound waves propagate, how frequency relates to pitch (low-high sounds), and how amplitude affects the loudness of sound. At the end of the activity, students should engage in a brief discussion to reflect on their observations and connect the lesson to real-world examples. The activity should be engaging, age-appropriate, and encourage active participation while providing clear instructions and a list of required materials.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.twinscience.com\/en\/assistant?utm_source=Newsletter&amp;utm_medium=Mailchimp&amp;utm_campaign=Weekly+Spotlight&amp;utm_content=Copy-Paste-Prompt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try AI Assistant Now &gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"null\"><strong>AI in the Classroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77492\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1126\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.16.png 1126w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.16-300x132.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.16-1024x451.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.16-768x338.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.16-1080x476.png 1080w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.16-980x432.png 980w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.16-480x211.png 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.16-600x264.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>AI Search is Transforming Education &amp; Research<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AI search tools are reshaping how students find, evaluate, and use information, making research faster and learning more engaging. With credible sources, transparency, and ethical AI use, educators can guide students toward critical thinking over copy-pasting. How can AI enhance\u2014not replace\u2014traditional learning?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/garydrenik\/2025\/03\/06\/how-ai-search-is-shaping-the-future-of-education-and-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"null\"><strong>Classroom Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77494\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.23.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1130\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.23.png 1130w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.23-300x133.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.23-1024x453.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.23-768x340.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.23-1080x478.png 1080w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.23-980x434.png 980w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.23-480x212.png 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.23-600x265.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Using Solar Power in Antarctica!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How do explorers use solar energy in the most remote places on Earth? In this video, Antony Jinman shares how renewable energy powers expeditions in Antarctica, supporting research on climate change and microplastics. A perfect way to spark curiosity about sustainability in your classroom!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.twinscience.com\/en\/twin-library\/contents\/630c6f0b0706aa003797954c?tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore Now &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Sustainability Spotlight<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77496\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1126\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.30.png 1126w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.30-300x133.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.30-1024x455.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.30-768x341.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.30-1080x480.png 1080w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.30-980x435.png 980w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.30-480x213.png 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.30-600x266.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Closing the Education Gap for SEND Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Early interventions could transform SEND education, yet funding gaps leave schools and families in limbo. The Bridge model offers hope\u2014but can it last? What needs to change for true inclusion?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tes.com\/magazine\/analysis\/general\/we-must-help-mainstream-schools-support-more-pupils-with-send\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Challenge of the Week<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77498\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.38.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1114\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.38.png 1114w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.38-300x135.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.38-1024x461.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.38-768x346.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.38-1080x487.png 1080w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.38-980x442.png 980w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.38-480x216.png 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.38-600x270.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1114px) 100vw, 1114px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Artificial Intelligence for the Ocean\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83c\udf0a<\/p>\n<p>Bring marine biology and AI together at your classroom! Use Twin Code Lab to create a smart robot that recognizes ocean creatures. Train AI with image recognition technology and inspire your students to explore scientific discoveries! \ud83d\udc20<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.twinscience.com\/en\/twin-library\/contents\/5ea3eaaf0aa996004c0b594a?tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore Now &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Simulation Lab<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77500\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.46.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1126\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.46.png 1126w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.46-300x133.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.46-1024x453.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.46-768x340.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.46-1080x478.png 1080w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.46-980x433.png 980w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.46-480x212.png 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.46-600x265.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Sound Waves \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Help students see and manipulate sound! This simulation lets them adjust frequency and amplitude, visualize how sound travels, and explore real-world applications in music and acoustics. A hands-on way to bring sound science to life!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.twinscience.com\/en\/twin-library\/contents\/677e1875ac2c3afd2dc98d20?tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try Now &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"null\"><strong>Community Shoutout<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77502\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.53.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1124\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.53.png 1124w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.53-300x133.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.53-1024x454.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.53-768x340.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.53-1080x479.png 1080w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.53-980x434.png 980w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.53-480x213.png 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.55.53-600x266.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Learning Through Competition \u2013 Through My Students&#8217; Eyes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From our Teacher Community, teacher Sercan used the Multiplayer Mode in the Twin Educator Portal to make learning fun and gathered student feedback on the experience. Their insights inspired both teachers and the Twin team!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.twinscience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join the Community &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"null\"><strong>Behind the Scenes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77504\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.56.01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1122\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.56.01.png 1122w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.56.01-300x134.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.56.01-1024x456.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.56.01-768x342.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.56.01-1080x481.png 1080w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.56.01-980x437.png 980w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.56.01-480x214.png 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-16.56.01-600x267.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>\ud83c\udf31 STEM for Sustainability Education is Growing in Rwanda!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since December, the YGA World Science Movement program has been working alongside Rwandan educators to make science and technology more accessible to students. Led by educators, driven by community science with conscience is reaching more students across Africa!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yga.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Feel free to share this newsletter with any colleagues who might find it helpful\u2014we&#8217;re always excited to welcome more educators into our community!<\/p>\n<p>Stay connected with us\u00a0for the latest updates and insights.<\/p>\n<p>Best regards,<br \/>\nThe Twin Science Team \ud83d\udc9c<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Twin Spotlight: 1-click curriculum filters, solar power in Antarctica, AI for oceans, and teacher-made content for classrooms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":77517,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-77489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-teacher-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=77489"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77489\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":77507,"href":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77489\/revisions\/77507"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/77517"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=77489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=77489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=77489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}