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Making Sense of Phenomena in OpenSciEd

May 12, 2025
Making Sense of Phenomena in OpenSciEd Quick Take: Phenomena are the heart of OpenSciEd's approach to science instruction. Rather than...
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April Research Roundup: Recent STEM News, Research, and Resources

April 21, 2025
April Research Roundup: Recent STEM News, Research, and Resources The recent launch of OpenSciEd K-5 brings fresh energy and opportunity...
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Free Earth Science Poster: What Are Sustainable Development Goals?

March 4, 2025
Announcing the NEW EarthComm 4th Edition: Updated and Sustainability-Focused Written By: Lindsay Mossa The NEW edition of EarthComm (4th) that...
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Two Effective Strategies for Boosting Student Engagement During Driving Question Board Construction

February 14, 2025
Two Effective Strategies for Boosting Student Engagement During Driving Question Board Construction Sample OpenSciEd Driving Question Board Quick Take: The...
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Tools to Build Student Data Fluency 📊

February 5, 2025
Tools to Build Student Data Fluency 📊 Free Resources to Build Student Data Fluency Turn your students into data-savvy investigators!...
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Fostering Equity of Voice During a Scientists Circle with the OpenSciEd Discussion Mapping Tool

January 13, 2025
Fostering Equity of Voice During a Scientists Circle with the OpenSciEd Discussion Mapping Tool Quick Take: The OpenSciEd Discussion Mapping...
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Two Districts, Same Curriculum, Different Outcomes: New Research Reveals Why Some Leaders Succeed with NGSS

January 6, 2025
Two Districts, Same Curriculum, Different Outcomes: New Research Reveals Why Some Leaders Succeed with NGSS Quick Take: Groundbreaking new research...
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Open Educational Resources Meet Generative AI: What This Means for OpenSciEd Science Teachers

December 16, 2024
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

December 13, 2024
Research Roundup: Recent STEM News and Research The world of STEM education is buzzing with new research and insights that...
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