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Setting the Stage for Student Curiosity

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Beyond the Textbook: Content and Curriculum / February 2023

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A middle school economics teacher builds student curiosity by layering background knowledge, introducing cognitive dissonance, and using success criteria to deepen students’ understanding of imports and exports. To learn more, read Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey’s column "Understanding Sparks Curiosity" in the April 2026 issue of EL magazine.

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