Posts by Katie Fenton
Big 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…
Read MoreInspirational STEM Career Narratives: African-American Scientists and Mathematicians
In honor of Black History Month in February, we invite you to join us to celebrate the accomplishments of African-Americans who have made an impact in STEM. Below you will find several inspirational STEM career narratives you can share with students in your classroom. We would love for you to share your favorite article, picture…
Read MorePodcast: Excitement & Curiosity in Science Education in OpenSciEd
Embrace the future of STEM learning by leveraging open source education resources like OpenSciEd for ultimate freedom and flexibility at low to no cost.
Read MoreWhat is Three-Dimensional Learning?
Three-Dimensional Learning shifts the focus of the science classroom to environments where students use disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts with scientific practices to explore, examine, and explain how and why phenomena occur and to design solutions to problems. Joe Krajcik, one of the developers of the A Framework for K–12 Science Education, Next Generation Science…
Read MoreViruses and Vaccines: Free Science Education Resources
We have developed a series of virus and vaccine lessons to support teachers in educating students. Below you will find all of these complimentary lessons in one location. Each lesson includes a comprehensive reading and set of discussion questions that you can use in your classroom or remote setting. We have also included a student and teacher edition (with answers to questions) and an audio recording.
Read MoreUChicago STEM Education Partners with Activate Learning on New K-5 Science Curriculum
UChicago STEM Education Partners with Activate Learning on New K-5 Science Curriculum UChicago STEM Education Partners with Activate Learning on New K-5 Science Curriculum
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