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Phenomenal Futures: Developing Science Identity in High School Students Using Investigative Research Projects

August 22, 2023
Phenomenal Futures: Developing Science Identity in High School Students Using Investigative Research Projects High school is a pivotal time for...
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Meet the New Curriculum Kid on the Block: The OpenSciEd High School Science Program Blasts Off!

August 16, 2023
Teachers and school leaders are pumped! Over the past 2 years, over 300 educators in 10 states have been giving...
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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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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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