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The Power of Project-Based Learning: Connecting High School STEM to the Real World (part 1)

October 13, 2023
Welcome to the first in our 3-part blog series delving into the future of high school STEM education. As we...
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Empowering Student Voices: The Power of Equitable Discussions in Science Education with OpenSciEd

September 22, 2023
Quick Take: Our recent Snapshot Webinar on 3D learning uncovers the transformative power of OpenSciEd in fostering equitable discussions in...
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Snapshot Strategies and Resources: Student Sensemaking in OpenSciEd

August 30, 2023
Quick Take: The second session of our Snapshot Webinars on 3-Dimensional Learning: Student Sensemaking, takes you on a journey from...
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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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Free STEM Teaching Resources: What is Artificial Intelligence?

August 8, 2023
New! Free Resources to Drive Deeper Learning in STEM and Explore Artificial Intelligence Have you ever stopped to wonder, what...
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What is Phenomena-Based Learning and How Does it Engage Students?

March 7, 2023
Quick Take: Phenomena-based learning can help students develop important 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration....
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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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Assessing Student Learning: Engaging Teachers, Students, and Parents

October 18, 2022
'I just don't understand why my students did so poorly on this benchmark exam, guys. I posted the learning goal...
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