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Three Challenges to Avoid When Implementing OpenSciEd Curriculum

September 8, 2022
OpenSciEd middle school science curriculum has rapidly been gathering popularity as a powerful alternative to traditional science education, but that...
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Free Download! Get Your Claim Evidence Reasoning Poster

August 2, 2022
What is the Claim Evidence Reasoning Framework? Science teachers understand the value of students being able to explain phenomena, not...
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How the Open Source Movement is Changing the Game for Science Teachers

July 25, 2022
STEM education must continually evolve to retain its relevance in a fast-changing world.  Teachers, students, and parents have all been...
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Why Teachers Should Include Emerging Science in STEM Learning

July 15, 2022
In our first Deeper Learning newsletter, we discussed the School Superintendents Association's report calling for the broader education community to...
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How to Create a Successful OpenSciEd Implementation Strategy

July 15, 2022
Quick Take: Expert advice for a successful OpenSciEd implementation strategy for science educators and school administrators. One of the defining...
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What is Systems Thinking?

June 7, 2022
Systems Thinking: A Tool for Understanding Complex Systems Systems thinking plays an important role in how science is being taught...
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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 educators are already teaching K-12 students about the brain, but is there a better way to teach students neuroscience?...
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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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