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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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Activate Learning Earns Tier-1 Rating for Louisiana Science Curriculum

April 21, 2023
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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What is Phenomena-Based Learning and How Does it Engage Students?

March 7, 2023
Quick Take: Phenomena-based learning can help students develop important 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration....
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Assessing Student Learning in STEM: Engaging Teachers, Students, and Parents

October 18, 2022
How are districts assessing student learning in STEM? Quick Take: This blog post explores the traditional student assessments districts employ...
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What is Systems Thinking?

June 7, 2022
Systems Thinking: A Tool for Understanding Complex Systems Systems thinking plays an important role in how science is being taught...
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Why Students Want Deeper Learning in STEM and How Teachers Can Help Them Achieve It

March 29, 2022
"Students emphasized, in both surveys and interviews, a loss of deep learning in STEM. In some cases, students noted that...
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Podcast: Excitement & Curiosity in Science Education in OpenSciEd

January 15, 2022
This episode of the 180 Days Education podcast features an interview with Jim Ryan, Executive Director of OpenSciEd, a K-12...
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What is Three-Dimensional Learning?

January 12, 2022
Three-Dimensional Learning shifts the focus of the science classroom to environments where students use disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts with...
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