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

September 22, 2023
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

August 30, 2023
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

July 31, 2023
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?

July 25, 2023
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?

May 19, 2023
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

April 25, 2023
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

April 21, 2023
Quick Take: The Activate Learning IQWST Middle School Science Curriculum, Activate Learning OpenSciEd Middle School Curriculum, and Activate Learning OpenSciEd...
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Case Study: Igniting a Science Education Transformation in Ascension Parish School District with IQWST and OpenSciEd

March 20, 2023
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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Free Download! Get Your Claim Evidence Reasoning Poster

August 2, 2022
What is the Claim Evidence Reasoning Framework? Science teachers understand the value of students being able to explain phenomena, not...
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