Archive for March 2023
Unlocking Young Minds: How to Teach Engineering to K-5 Students and Make It Stick! (part 2)
We’re excited to back with part two of our three-part series on Elementary STEM education! In part one of this series, we discussed the importance of teaching science and engineering in the elementary grades and explored how the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) help teachers with many of the challenges they have introducing science and…
Read MoreCase Study: Igniting a Science Education Transformation in Ascension Parish School District with IQWST and OpenSciEd
Ascension Parish Schools triumphed over pandemic-induced curriculum challenges by adopting Activate Learning’s custom solution, combining IQWST and OpenSciEd science curricula. This innovative approach revitalized science education, improved student engagement, and aligned with NGSS and Louisiana state requirements.
Read MoreWhat is Phenomena-Based Learning and How Does it Engage Students?
Learn how phenomena-based learning, aligned with NGSS, engages K-12 students in real-world contexts and empowers them to develop evidence-based explanatory ideas. Discover effective strategies for using phenomena to drive teaching and learning, and how phenomena-centered classrooms help monitor ongoing progress.
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