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Open Educational Resources Meet Generative AI: What This Means for OpenSciEd Science Teachers

Open Educational Resources Meet Generative AI: What This Means for Science Teachers [Sixth and seventh grade teachers reviewing OpenSciEd's lesson...
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Research Roundup: Recent STEM News and Research

Research Roundup: Recent STEM News and Research The world of STEM education is buzzing with new research and insights that...
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Empowering Girls in STEM: Classroom Strategies from National Girls Collaborative Project

Empowering Girls in STEM: Classroom Strategies from National Girls Collaborative Project Inspiring girls to pursue STEM careers has never been...
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Engineering Teaching Resources that Build Tomorrow’s Innovators Today

Engineering Teaching Resources that Build Tomorrow's Innovators Today Engineering skills aren't just for future engineers-they're fundamental tools that every student...
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Uncovering OpenSciEd Storylines

Uncovering OpenSciEd Storylines [Student scientists extract DNA from strawberries during an OpenSciEd genetics investigation at Central Middle School, Illinois. CREDIT:...
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Dynamic Physics and Chemistry Teaching Resources to Engage Students in Hands-On Learning

Dynamic Physics and Chemistry Teaching Resources to Engage Students in Hands-On Learning [Hammer time! Middle school students work on a...
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Making Student Thinking Visible in High School Science Education

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!

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

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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