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Cultivating a Community of Learners in Science Education

September 19, 2024
Cultivating a Community of Learners in Science Education Quick Take: The August 2024 Snapshot Series webinar Cultivating a Community of Learners,...
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Teaching Students to ‘Go Touch Grass’: Why Now is the Time for Nature Journaling in K-12 Education 📓🍃

August 26, 2024
Teaching Students to 'Go Touch Grass': Why Now is the Time for Nature Journaling in K-12 Education 📓🍃 Quick Take:...
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How to Facilitate Productive Discussions in Science Education

August 19, 2024
How to Facilitate Productive Discussions in Science Education As part of an OpenSciEd professional learning session, teachers in Iowa engage...
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What Are Notice and Wonder Activities in Science Education and How Do They Support Student Curiosity and Creativity?

August 12, 2024
What Are Notice and Wonder Activities in Science Education and How Do They Support Student Curiosity and Creativity? [Middle school...
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2024 Snapshot Webinar Series: Transforming Instruction and Assessment for High School Science

June 3, 2024
2024 Snapshot Webinar Series: Transforming Instruction and Assessment for High School Science Quick Take:  Are you looking for ways to...
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Establishing a Baseline of Science Communication Skills for Middle and High School Students

May 10, 2024
Establishing a Baseline of Science Communication Skills for Middle and High School Students [PHOTO: 6 TH grade students ask thoughtful...
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What is a Community of Practice and How Does It Support 3-Dimensional Science Curriculum Adoption?

April 8, 2024
What is a Community of Practice and How Does It Support 3-Dimensional Science Curriculum Adoption? Quick Take: A Community of...
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DO Look Up: Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse with OpenSciEd and Free Teaching Resources

March 28, 2024
DO Look Up: Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse with OpenSciEd and Free Teaching Resources [1,500 people gather at Iowa...
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The Personal Touch: Meet the Professional Learning Dream Team Redefining Teacher Support

March 12, 2024
The Personal Touch: Meet the Professional Learning Dream Team Redefining Teacher Support Quick Take: Recent research reveals challenges educators face...
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