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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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Summer Refresh: Power Up Your OpenSciEd Teaching Toolkit with These Awesome Resources 🔋

July 23, 2024
Summer Refresh: Power Up Your OpenSciEd Teaching Toolkit with These Awesome Resources 🔋 Activate Learning Summer OpenSciEd Professional Learning Workshop...
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Professional Learning without Borders: 5 Relaxing Ways to Boost Your Science Teaching This Summer 😎

July 9, 2024
Professional Learning without Borders: 5 Relaxing Ways to Boost Your Science Teaching This Summer 😎 Quick Take: Ready to supercharge...
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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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Drop the Mic: A Classroom Science Poetry Slam Students Will Love

May 13, 2024
Drop the Mic: A Classroom Science Poetry Slam Students Will Love🎤 [Image: Harding Academy hosts live poetry performance event for...
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Gratitude for Unsung Heroes: Inspiration and Ideas for Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 and Beyond 💐

April 25, 2024
Gratitude for Unsung Heroes: Inspiration and Ideas for Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 and Beyond 💐 Quick Take: Looking for...
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Wrap Up the School Year with These Fun Science Observance Days in May!

April 19, 2024
Wrap Up the School Year with These Fun Science Observance Days in May!🔬 Celebrating Science and Engaging Students with Fascinating...
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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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