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OpenSciEd

Three Challenges to Avoid When Implementing OpenSciEd Curriculum

OpenSciEd middle school science curriculum has rapidly been gathering popularity as a powerful alternative to traditional science education, but that...
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Free Download! Get Your Claim Evidence Reasoning Poster

What is the Claim Evidence Reasoning Framework? Science teachers understand the value of students being able to explain phenomena, not...
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How the Open Source Movement is Changing the Game for Science Teachers

STEM education must continually evolve to retain its relevance in a fast-changing world.  Teachers, students, and parents have all been...
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How to Create a Successful OpenSciEd Implementation Strategy

Quick Take: Expert advice for a successful OpenSciEd implementation strategy for science educators and school administrators. One of the defining...
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Podcast: Excitement & Curiosity in Science Education in OpenSciEd

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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