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Boost Student Data Literacy Skills with PocketLab and Activate Learning

June 2, 2022
It's no secret that data literacy skills are becoming increasingly important in our ever-changing digital world. The ability to collect,...
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Ask a Neuroscientist: How Do You Teach Brain Science to Kids?

March 29, 2022
Many teachers are already teaching K-12 about the brain but is there a better way to teach students neuroscience? How...
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Celebrating Citizen Science Month 2022: Science Research for Everyone!

March 29, 2022
It's time to get geared up for Global Citizen Scientist Month 2022! What Is Citizen Science? Citizen Science is scientific...
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Why Students Want Deeper Learning in STEM and How Teachers Can Help Them Achieve It

March 29, 2022
"Students emphasized, in both surveys and interviews, a loss of deep learning in STEM. In some cases, students noted that...
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Join Us at NSTA 22 in Houston and Experience the Latest Innovations in Science Learning

March 28, 2022
While every National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) conference we've attended has been a rewarding experience for our team, NSTA 22...
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STEM Career Narratives: Celebrating Women in STEM

March 1, 2022
In honor of Women's History Month in March, we invite you to join us in celebrating the accomplishments of Women...
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Inspirational STEM Career Narratives: African-American Scientists and Mathematicians

February 1, 2022
In honor of Black History Month in February, we invite you to join us to celebrate the accomplishments of African-Americans...
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Podcast: Excitement & Curiosity in Science Education in OpenSciEd

January 15, 2022
This episode of the 180 Days Education podcast features an interview with Jim Ryan, Executive Director of OpenSciEd, a K-12...
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What is Three-Dimensional Learning?

January 12, 2022
Three-Dimensional Learning shifts the focus of the science classroom to environments where students use disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts with...
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