Posts by Katie Fenton
Summer Refresh: Power Up Your OpenSciEd Teaching Toolkit with These Awesome Resources 🔋
Summer Refresh: Power Up Your OpenSciEd Teaching Toolkit with These Awesome Resources 🔋 Activate Learning Summer OpenSciEd Professional Learning Workshop in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin July 2024. Quick Take: The summer of power-packed professional learning continues! We’ve curated a list of engaging resources to add to your OpenSciEd teaching toolkit including: Must-read books on inquiry-based learning…
Read MoreMaking the Shift to Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning in Science Education
Making the Shift to Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning in Science Education Science teachers attend an Activate Learning OpenSciEd Professional Learning session presented by Michelle Tindall at the California Science Education Conference in 2023. Quick Take: As a follow up to our June 2024 Snapshot Series webinar, Professional Learning Facilitator Michelle Tindall provides an overview of…
Read MoreWhat Do OpenSciEd Educators Say They Need Most? New Research Offers Insights💡
What Do OpenSciEd Educators Say They Need Most? New Research Offers Insights💡 [High School science teachers in Iowa attending an OpenSciEd professional learning workshop facilitated by Activate Learning. CREDIT: @Butterfly_Byram | X] Quick Take: New research by Digital Promise identifies common challenges among educators implementing OpenSciEd curricula. Key findings from the research include critical role…
Read More2024 Snapshot Webinar Series: Transforming Instruction and Assessment for High School Science
2024 Snapshot Webinar Series: Transforming Instruction and Assessment for High School Science Quick Take: Are you looking for ways to shift your instruction and assessment to empower your high school students to figure out science? Join us for one or all of these FREE, engaging, “snapshot” webinars for high school science teachers to learn about…
Read MoreHow to Prepare High School Students for the Future of Biology-Driven Industries and Careers
How to Prepare High School Students for the Future of Biology-Driven Industries and Careers [New Mission High School seniors (from left) Darareaksmey Chhim, Mario Fils, and Dorian Planto present their innovative idea for plastic-consuming bacteria at the Synthetic Biology Shark Tank Competition held at BU’s Biological Design Center on April 26, 2024. CREDIT: Boston University]…
Read MoreHighline School District Successfully Pilots OpenSciEd High School Biology!
Highline School District Successfully Pilots OpenSciEd High School Biology! Highline School District Successfully Pilots OpenSciEd High School Biology Here’s some end-of-year good news and a reason to celebrate from Washington State! With the support of Activate Learning, Highline School District has successfully piloted the OpenSciEd high school biology curriculum and is moving forward with a full adoption.…
Read MoreDrop the Mic: A Classroom Science Poetry Slam Students Will Love
Drop the Mic: A Classroom Science Poetry Slam Students Will Love🎤 [Image: Harding Academy hosts live poetry performance event for grades K-6 featuring original poems created by students. CREDIT: Harding Academy] Engage Students in New and Creative Ways with a Classroom Science Poetry Slam! Looking for ideas and inspiration for end-of-year classroom activities? Try a…
Read MoreEstablishing a Baseline of Science Communication Skills for Middle and High School Students
Establishing a Baseline of Science Communication Skills for Middle and High School Students [PHOTO: 6 TH grade students ask thoughtful questions, create a Driving Question Board, and explore how their questions are related to each other (OpenSciEd). CREDIT: @gretchenmilary / X] Quick Take: This blog post explores the urgent need to equip students with science…
Read MoreGratitude for Unsung Heroes: Inspiration and Ideas for Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 and Beyond 💐
Gratitude for Unsung Heroes: Inspiration and Ideas for Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 and Beyond 💐 Quick Take: Looking for ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week? Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to honor the profound impact educators have on our lives and society. This post explores the history of the celebration and offers a variety…
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