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Making Student Thinking Visible in High School Science Education

October 22, 2024
Making Student Thinking Visible in High School Science Education Quick Take: The September 2024 Snapshot Series webinar Making Student Thinking Visible...
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6 Biology Teaching Resources to Engage Students: From Microscopic Life to Agriculture on the Moon!

October 15, 2024
6 Biology Teaching Resources to Engage Students: From Microscopic Life to Agriculture on the Moon! In today's rapidly evolving science...
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Beyond Data Literacy: Helping Students Achieve Data Fluency Through Collaboration and Real-World Applications

September 25, 2024
Beyond Data Literacy: Helping Students Achieve Data Fluency Through Collaboration and Real-World Applications [7th grade students at East Shore Middle...
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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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Making the Shift to Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning in Science Education

July 16, 2024
Making the Shift to Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning in Science Education Science teachers attend an Activate Learning OpenSciEd Professional Learning...
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What Do OpenSciEd Educators Say They Need Most? New Research Offers Insights💡

June 14, 2024
What Do OpenSciEd Educators Say They Need Most? New Research Offers Insights💡 [High School science teachers in Iowa attending an...
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