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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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Making Sense of Phenomena in OpenSciEd

May 12, 2025
Making Sense of Phenomena in OpenSciEd Quick Take: Phenomena are the heart of OpenSciEd's approach to science instruction. Rather than...
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April Research Roundup: Recent STEM News, Research, and Resources

April 21, 2025
April Research Roundup: Recent STEM News, Research, and Resources The recent launch of OpenSciEd K-5 brings fresh energy and opportunity...
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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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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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“They’re Becoming Little Scientists!” Rochester Schools Celebrate OpenSciEd Success

January 17, 2025
"They're Becoming Little Scientists!" Rochester Schools Celebrate OpenSciEd Success 🏆 [Superintendent Nelson visiting Ms. Aarsheim's class at Center School where...
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Fostering Equity of Voice During a Scientists Circle with the OpenSciEd Discussion Mapping Tool

January 13, 2025
Fostering Equity of Voice During a Scientists Circle with the OpenSciEd Discussion Mapping Tool Quick Take: The OpenSciEd Discussion Mapping...
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