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2025 Fall Science Education Conferences & Events

August 1, 2025
Connect with Science Educators and the Activate Learning Team at These Fall 2025 Science Education Events! 🚀 Science Education in...
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Setting Your Science Teacher Goals for the New Year

July 28, 2025
As a new school year begins, many educators are thinking about bulletin boards, lesson plans, and lab safety. But it's...
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Free AI Tools to Jumpstart Your Summer Planning

July 7, 2025
As summer break stretches out, it's the perfect time to pause, reset, and start dreaming up new possibilities for the...
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June Research Roundup: Fresh STEM News and Resources to Kick Off Summer Learning

June 16, 2025
June Research Roundup: Fresh STEM News and Resources to Kick Off Summer Learning As school wraps up and summer begins,...
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Supercharge Your Summer: Resources to Relax, Recharge, and Reignite Your Teaching Journey

June 4, 2025
As summer break begins, teachers everywhere are breathing a well-earned sigh of relief. The 2024-2025 school year is behind you,...
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Free Tools to Help Students Explore Engineering Careers and Envision Their Future

May 16, 2025
In middle school and high school science and engineering classrooms, connecting abstract concepts to real-world applications is a powerful way...
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: 10 Ways to Say Thanks (and Enter to Win!)

May 5, 2025
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: 10 Ways to Say Thanks (and Enter to Win!) Quick Take: Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 is...
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Free Earth Science Poster: What Are Sustainable Development Goals?

March 4, 2025
Announcing the NEW EarthComm 4th Edition: Updated and Sustainability-Focused Written By: Lindsay Mossa The NEW edition of EarthComm (4th) that...
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Two Effective Strategies for Boosting Student Engagement During Driving Question Board Construction

February 14, 2025
Two Effective Strategies for Boosting Student Engagement During Driving Question Board Construction Sample OpenSciEd Driving Question Board Quick Take: The...
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