For the Love of Science Education: Join Activate Learning at NSTA 2025 Philadelphia❤️

QuickTake: Ready to be inspired by future-ready teaching strategies? Get our full NSTA 2025 Philadelphia agenda, packed with hands-on, NGSS-aligned curriculum experiences, cutting-edge digital tools, and engaging professional learning workshops. Stop by Booth #533, join our Science Rocks Social for networking fun, and connect with the Activate Learning team to explore transformative initiatives for your classroom. 🚀
The Countdown to NSTA Philadelphia 2025 Begins!⏱️
.Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of science education at NSTA 2025 in Philadelphia! Activate Learning is celebrating our love for science education with a full slate of hands-on exhibits, cutting-edge digital tools, engaging workshops, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow educators—all designed to inspire and transform your classroom.
Stop by Booth #533 to explore our interactive, NGSS-aligned curriculum programs—from the refreshed EarthComm high school experience and dynamic Active Integrated Physics and Chemistry™ to our brand-new OpenSciEd Elementary Curriculum that sparks curiosity in young learners. Discover our innovative digital offerings, including Activate Learning Insight™ and the Activate Learning Digital Platform, built to simplify lesson planning and enhance student engagement.
Want to learn first-hand why educators and school leaders love our personalized professional learning support for teachers and curriculum implementation? 🤔
Attend our free professional learning workshops at NSTA 2025 to experience interactive sessions, practical strategies, and engaging discussions that showcase the Activate Learning difference. Meet our team of specialists and discover how our tailored approach is transforming classrooms across the nation. Curious to see the impact in action? Check out our customer-success case studies for real-world success stories that highlight the power of effective professional learning.
And when it's time to mix a little business with pleasure, join us at the Science Rocks Social at Hard Rock Cafe for a lively happy hour featuring complimentary cocktails, appetizers, and a sneak peek at our newest digital features and platform.
Whether you’re eager to dive into our curriculum innovations, participate in dynamic workshop sessions, or simply connect with passionate educators, there’s something for everyone at Activate Learning’s NSTA 2025 experience. View our full agenda below.
Let's come together—for the love of science education! 🔬❤️
Visit Us in Booth #533
Visit Activate Learning at Booth #533 🎯
Step into a world of hands-on, NGSS-aligned curriculum innovation at NSTA 2025! At our booth, explore all of our interactive K–12 science programs, including:
- 🌎 EarthComm: Preview the enhanced EarthComm high school program featuring new sustainability resources and updates.
- 🧪Active Integrated Physics and Chemistry™ (Active IPC): Check out our new project-based, Active Integrated Physics and Chemistry program for high school.
- 📣 New OpenSciEd Elementary Curriculum: Explore our new OpenSciEd Elementary inquiry-based science curriculum—complete with digital access, print materials, science kits, and professional learning and learn how it can unleash curiosity in your K–5 students.
In addition to exploring our curriculum programs, get hands-on with our digital offerings including:
- Activate Learning Insight™: a supplemental assessment platform for middle and high school with hundreds of pre-made, NGSS-aligned assessments, and NEW AI-assisted feedback and scoring.
- Activate Learning Digital Platform: a one-stop gateway to more straightforward curriculum navigation, streamlined lesson planning, and improved student accessibility, connecting educators to professional learning.
Plus, snag free swag—think Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Posters, “What’s Your Evidence?” T-shirts, and Activate Learning belt bags—while enjoying our convenient spot on NSTA Boulevard.
Swing by Booth #533 to see how Activate Learning is transforming science education. Our team will be there to answer your questions!

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Science Rocks Social at Hard Rock Cafe! 🚀
Date: Thursday, March 27
Time: 5:00PM-8PM
Location: Hard Rock Cafe
Join us on Thursday from 5pm–8pm for an unforgettable NSTA happy hour! Mix and mingle with fellow educators while enjoying complimentary cocktails and appetizers. 🥂🤝
Workshop Sessions
Date: Thursday, March 27
Time: 8:00AM-9:00AM
Location: Room 103B
Presenter: Michelle Tendall, Jen Gutierrez
Creating a Driving Question Board that Supports Students’ Ongoing Sensemaking!
Curriculum: OpenSciEd MS | Grades: 6-8
The DQB is an essential tool used throughout OSE units to generate, keep track of, and revisit student questions around anchoring and related phenomena. Join the collaborative fun, finding ideas for developing, maintaining, and revisiting this exciting representation of students’ learning.
Date: Thursday, March 27
Time: 10:50AM-11:50AM
Location: Room 103B
Presenter: Michelle Tendall
Encouraging Equitable Participation During a Discussion in the OpenSciEd HS Classroom
Curriculum: OpenSciEd HS | Grades: 9-12
Classroom communities make sense of what’s being investigated through discussions; it’s key to ensuring all students’ ideas are shared and valued. This session focuses on discussion types used to help draw out student ideas, negotiate and refine them, and support communicating in scientific ways.
Date: Thursday, March 27
Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM
Location: Room 103B
Presenter: Arthur Eisenkraft, Gary Curts
Brand New Active Integrated Physics and Chemistry book – 1st edition 2025
Curriculum: Physical Science | Grades: 9-12
Come and participate with the author of the book, Arthur Eisenkraft, for a close-up look at a new Physical Science book. Experience a fun, take-home lab and learn more about this super curriculum from Activate Learning.
Date: Thursday, March 27
Time: 2:20PM-3:20PM
Location: Room 103B
Presenter: Gary Curts, Lindsay Mossa (AGI), Lauren Brase (AGI), Sequoyah McGee (AGI)
Experience EarthComm 4th Edition – 2025 Copyright!
Curriculum: EarthComm | Grades: 9-12
Get the first look at the newly revised EarthComm 4th edition earth science curriculum. Experience a great take home lab and learn how to infuse United Nations Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) into instruction, plus see all the changes that were made to this wonderful classroom resource!
Date: Thursday, March 27
Time: 3:40PM-4:40PM
Location: Room 103B
Presenter: Jen Gutierrez
Introduction to OpenSciEd Elementary
Curriculum: OpenSciEd Elementary | Grades: K-5
Come learn more about the OSE elementary curriculum! We’ll look at shifting to a classroom where students' natural curiosities about the world are leveraged to motivate their learning in science. Meaningful conversations and ideas about what that might look like with your teaching and learning.
Science Rocks Social