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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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For the Love of Science Education: Join Activate Learning at NSTA 2025 Philadelphia❤️

February 11, 2025
QuickTake: Ready to be inspired by future-ready teaching strategies? Get our full NSTA 2025 Philadelphia agenda, packed with hands-on, NGSS-aligned...
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Tools to Build Student Data Fluency 📊

February 5, 2025
Tools to Build Student Data Fluency 📊 Free Resources to Build Student Data Fluency Turn your students into data-savvy investigators!...
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Celebrating Black History in STEM: Dr. Marie Maynard Daly, Dasia Taylor, and George Washington Carver

January 31, 2025
Celebrating Black History in STEM: Dr. Marie Maynard Daly, Dasia Taylor, and George Washington Carver Celebrating Black History in STEM...
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Who’s Ready to Thrive in 2025? Connect with Activate Learning at These 2025 Science Education Events!

January 23, 2025
Connect with Activate Learning at These 2025 Science Education Conferences & Events! 🚀 Get ready to thrive in 2025 with...
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2025 STEM Student Competitions 2025

January 8, 2025
2025 STEM Student Competitions 🏆 [Middle school students competing in an engineering competition hosted by the Texas Alliance for Minorities...
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