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Uncovering OpenSciEd Storylines

Uncovering OpenSciEd Storylines [Student scientists extract DNA from strawberries during an OpenSciEd genetics investigation at Central Middle School, Illinois. CREDIT:...
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Dynamic Physics and Chemistry Teaching Resources to Engage Students in Hands-On Learning

Dynamic Physics and Chemistry Teaching Resources to Engage Students in Hands-On Learning [Hammer time! Middle school students work on a...
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Free STEM Teaching Resource: What Causes Hurricanes?

Free Poster Download: What Causes Hurricanes? Do your students have questions about hurricanes? What causes hurricanes? How are hurricanes rated?...
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Making Student Thinking Visible in High School Science Education

Making Student Thinking Visible in High School Science Education Quick Take:Β The September 2024 Snapshot Series webinar Making Student Thinking Visible...
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6 Biology Teaching Resources to Engage Students: From Microscopic Life to Agriculture on the Moon!

6 Biology Teaching Resources to Engage Students: From Microscopic Life to Agriculture on the Moon! In today's rapidly evolving science...
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Beyond Data Literacy: Helping Students Achieve Data Fluency Through Collaboration and Real-World Applications

Beyond Data Literacy: Helping Students Achieve Data Fluency Through Collaboration and Real-World Applications [7th grade students at East Shore Middle...
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Cultivating a Community of Learners in Science Education

Cultivating a Community of Learners in Science Education Quick Take:Β The August 2024 Snapshot Series webinar Cultivating a Community of Learners,...
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Keep Students Engaged and Inspired with These October Science Observance Days! πŸ§ͺ πŸ“…

Keep Students Engaged and Inspired with These October Science Observance Days! πŸ§ͺ πŸ“… Start the new school year by keeping...
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Big Changes Are Coming to Science Classrooms: Prepare for 2025 with Activate Learning

Future-Proof Your Classroom with the Activate Learning Team at These Fall 2024 Science Education Events! πŸš€ As 2025 approaches, the...
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