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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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Cultivating a Community of Learners in Science Education

Cultivating a Community of Learners in Science Education Quick Take: The August 2024 Snapshot Series webinar Cultivating a Community of Learners,...
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How to Facilitate Productive Discussions in Science Education

How to Facilitate Productive Discussions in Science Education As part of an OpenSciEd professional learning session, teachers in Iowa engage...
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How to Prepare High School Students for the Future of Biology-Driven Industries and Careers

How to Prepare High School Students for the Future of Biology-Driven Industries and Careers [New Mission High School seniors (from...
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Establishing a Baseline of Science Communication Skills for Middle and High School Students

Establishing a Baseline of Science Communication Skills for Middle and High School Students [PHOTO: 6 TH grade students ask thoughtful...
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DO Look Up: Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse with OpenSciEd and Free Teaching Resources

DO Look Up: Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse with OpenSciEd and Free Teaching Resources [1,500 people gather at Iowa...
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The Personal Touch: Meet the Professional Learning Dream Team Redefining Teacher Support

The Personal Touch: Meet the Professional Learning Dream Team Redefining Teacher Support Quick Take: Recent research reveals challenges educators face...
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Solving the High School Science Curriculum Crisis (part 3)

QuickTake: Over 92% of high school science teachers report using no comprehensive high school science curriculum aligned to academic standards....
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