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Empowering Student Voices: The Power of Equitable Discussions in Science Education with OpenSciEd

Quick Take: Our recent Snapshot Webinar on 3D learning uncovers the transformative power of OpenSciEd in fostering equitable discussions in...
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Snapshot Strategies and Resources: Student Sensemaking in OpenSciEd

Quick Take: The second session of our Snapshot Webinars on 3-Dimensional Learning: Student Sensemaking, takes you on a journey from...
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The Top 5 ‘Aha Moments’ from Our 3D Learning Webinar on Making Thinking Visible

Quick Take: The first session of our 5-part webinar series, Snapshot Webinars on 3-Dimensional Learning to Ignite Your Science Classroom, was...
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What is Investigation-Centered Science and How Does It Foster Hands-On STEM Education?

Quick Take: Investigation-Centered Science is pedagogical approach that emphasizes experiential learning, empowering students to actively engage in scientific investigations. IQWST...
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What’s a Driving Question Board and How Does It Shift Students from Learning Science to Actively DOING Science?

Quick Take: The Driving Question Board is a powerful tool for transforming science education that prepares students for STEM careers...
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Reading Supports for Budding Student Scientists

Help students flourish with new writing and reading supports available on the Activate Learning Digital Platform. Do any of these...
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Activate Learning Earns Tier-1 Rating for Louisiana Science Curriculum

The Dynamic Duo: IQWST & OpenSciEd Soar to Tier-1 Heights in Louisiana!  We're excited to announce that Activate Learning's version...
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Case Study: Igniting a Science Education Transformation in Ascension Parish School District with IQWST and OpenSciEd

New Case Study featuring Ascension Parish Schools Challenge: Ascension Parish Schools needed to overcome pandemic-induced learning loss and improve student...
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Claim Evidence Reasoning Framework

Claim Evidence Reasoning Framework Every science teacher understands the value of students being able to explain phenomena, not simply to...
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