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Many teachers and schools are coming to recognize the importance of sensemaking in the science classroom. But what does an NGSS-informed sensemaking lesson look like in practice, and how might our students respond to this shift in our instruction? Th...

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Promoting Sensemaking Through an Impactful Instructional Sequence

A valuable framework for promoting sensemaking includes the convergence of two independent ideas: (1) the focus of modern education on teaching for understanding and transfer, and (2) a purposeful sequence of instruction with those ends in mind. In ...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, January 23, 2024

By Debra Shapiro

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How does the design of the Artemis I five-segment booster minimize energy transfer from the rocket propellant to the metal case?

Middle School Earth & Space Science Is Lesson Plan Life Science

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Safer Laboratory Dissection Activities

By Ken Roy

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Archive: Changing the Environment in STEM Teacher Education: Four Big Ideas, March 6, 2024

In this web seminar, the 2023 AAAS ARISE blog series' editors will discuss four important ideas for changing the environment in STEM teacher education. These ideas pertain to integrating technology in STEM teacher education, supporting teacher leader...

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Building Relationships Between Educators and Researchers

By Deborah Hanuscin

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Science Instructional Space Safety Signage

By Ken Roy

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