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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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Unlocking Young Minds: Giving K-5 Science Students a Jump Start on STEM Careers (part 3)

May 8, 2023
Welcome to the final part of our three-part blog series on introducing K-5 science students to the exciting fields of...
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Building Science Kits with Heart and Soul: Innovation and Student Empowerment Through Hands-On Learning (part 1)

April 26, 2023
"Every book we ship, every kit we ship, every Professional Learning we conduct, offers opportunity. Opportunity for the teacher to...
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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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Unlocking Young Minds: The Power of Phenomena-Based Science Learning for K-5 Students (part 1)

February 22, 2023
Welcome to the first installment of our three-part blog series on K-5 science and engineering education! We're excited to explore...
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Free Science Teaching Resources: Astronomy and James Webb Space Telescope Lessons

November 28, 2022
Download the Free Poster and James Webb Space Telescope Lessons Over the next 50 years, thousands of people will travel...
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Culturally Responsive Science Curriculum: the Key to Unlocking Student Potential

November 10, 2022
A Better Way to Teach Science and Facilitate Deeper Learning with Culturally Responsive Science Curriculum "Being culturally responsive is being...
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The Successful Road to OpenSciEd Implementation Starts with a Great Pilot

November 7, 2022
Why Piloting a Curriculum is Crucial to OpenSciEd Implementation Success  The OpenSciEd project aims to provide high-quality, free teaching materials...
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