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11 hands-on activities commonly associated with cognitive benefits

Certain hands-on hobbies stimulate memory, focus, and problem-solving skills, helping keep the brain active and strong. Trump Revokes TPS, Citing Fraud Concerns Macaulay Culkin Talks About 'Home Alone ...
Edutopia

Creating a Class Cookbook to Inspire Critical Thinking in Math

Students get to share their favorite family recipes and practice their problem-solving strategies in this engaging math project.
The New York Times

Working With Your Hands Is Good for Your Brain

Activities like writing, gardening and knitting can improve your cognition and mood. Tapping, typing and scrolling? Less so. By Markham Heid The human hand is a marvel of nature. No other creature on ...
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How human activity impacts urban squirrels' problem-solving abilities

How human activities negatively affect urban red squirrels' problem-solving skills and potentially their chances of thriving is revealed in newly published research from the universities of Chester ...
Education Week

Are Real-World Problem-Solving Skills Essential for Students?

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...
Rochester Institute of Technology

Problem-solving and learning in complex environments

Transfer of math, physics, and communication skills into the entry-level photonics workforce, NSF Award 1432578, Sept 2014 – Aug 2019 Exploring factors that shape education & workplace training on ...