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Unlocking Young Minds: How to Teach Engineering to K-5 Students and Make It Stick! (part 2)

March 29, 2023
We're excited to back with part two of our three-part series on Elementary STEM education! In part one of this...
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How to Create a Successful OpenSciEd Implementation Strategy

July 15, 2022
Quick Take: Expert advice for a successful OpenSciEd implementation strategy for science educators and school administrators. One of the defining...
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What is Systems Thinking?

June 7, 2022
Systems Thinking: A Tool for Understanding Complex Systems Systems thinking plays an important role in how science is being taught...
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Boost Student Data Literacy Skills with PocketLab and Activate Learning

June 2, 2022
It's no secret that data literacy skills are becoming increasingly important in our ever-changing digital world. The ability to collect,...
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Ask a Neuroscientist: How Do You Teach Brain Science to Kids?

March 29, 2022
Many teachers are already teaching K-12 about the brain but is there a better way to teach students neuroscience? How...
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Celebrating Citizen Science Month 2022: Science Research for Everyone!

March 29, 2022
It's time to get geared up for Global Citizen Scientist Month 2022! What Is Citizen Science? Citizen Science is scientific...
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Join Us at NSTA 22 in Houston and Experience the Latest Innovations in Science Learning

March 28, 2022
While every National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) conference we've attended has been a rewarding experience for our team, NSTA 22...
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Podcast: Excitement & Curiosity in Science Education in OpenSciEd

January 15, 2022
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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Viruses and Vaccines: Free Science Education Resources

February 1, 2021
Free Science Education Resources: The Science of Viruses and Vaccines Free Science Education Resources for Understanding Viruses and Vaccines We...
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