Posts by Katie Fenton
Free STEM Teaching Resources: What is Artificial Intelligence?
Our free lesson plans for Elementary, Middle and High School offers a fascinating look into Artificial Intelligence. We’ll start at the very core: exploring the concept of intelligence and the phenomenal architecture of our human brain. Then we’ll uncover how Artificial Neural Networks mimic these organic processes resulting in Generative AI, an AI that doesn’t just compute but creates
Read MoreThe Top 5 ‘Aha Moments’ from Our 3D Learning Webinar on Making Thinking Visible
In the realm of science education, finding effective ways to engage students and encourage active participation is crucial. Activate Learning uses an innovative tool called the Driving Question Board (DQB) that transforms the traditional classroom experience and shifts students from learning about science to actively doing science.
Read MoreWhat is Investigation-Centered Science and How Does It Foster Hands-On STEM Education?
In the realm of science education, finding effective ways to engage students and encourage active participation is crucial. Activate Learning uses an innovative tool called the Driving Question Board (DQB) that transforms the traditional classroom experience and shifts students from learning about science to actively doing science.
Read MoreMake a Splash with Our Poolside Science Education Podcast Playlist!
Make a Splash with Our Poolside Science Education Podcast Playlist! Science Education Podcast Playlist Dive into our Poolside Podcast Playlist, your ultimate summer companion for science education podcasts! We’ve curated an epic collection of 10 podcasts to keep you engaged while you soak up the sun. From captivating conversations to fascinating insights into teaching methods…
Read MoreScience Educators: Your Ultimate Beachside Book List!
Dive Into Science: Your Ultimate Beachside Book List! The Beachside Book List for Science Educators As you recharge over the summer on the beach, let us bring some intriguing science-themed reads to your beach blanket. Our curated list of ‘beach reads’ for this summer will whisk you away into a world where wildlife teaches us…
Read MoreBig News for OpenSciEd! OpenSciEd Middle School Earns an “All-Green” Rating by EdReports
Recent, rapid breakthroughs in AI signal an unpredictable future that’s both exciting and a bit unsettling. But rather than feeling overwhelmed, educators can turn this into an opportunity. By focusing on what we truly want and need in our science-teaching tools, we can steer the innovation towards benefiting all learners and a more equitable future. It starts by asking the right questions.
Read MoreFree Download! Get Your Claim Evidence Reasoning Poster
Download the free Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning poster! The framework divides explanations into three logical, manageable, and teachable components for middle school students: Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning.
Read MoreWhat is Systems Thinking?
Systems Thinking: A Tool for Understanding Complex Systems Systems thinking plays an important role in how science is being taught today and “Systems and Systems Models” is one of the crosscutting concepts described in the Framework for K-12 Science Education*, which is the basis for the Next Generation Science Standards. *National Research Council. (2012). A Framework for K-12…
Read MoreSTEM Career Narratives: Celebrating Women in STEM
In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we invite you to join us in celebrating the accomplishments of Women in STEM careers. Below you will find several free STEM Career Narratives to share with students in your classroom to help inspire the next generation of leaders in STEM careers. STEM Career Narratives: Celebrate Women…
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