Unit 8.6: Natural Selection Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on students’ writing and drawing to identify strengths and potential barriers to sensemaking Analyze lessons and student work to understand the purpose and variety of writing and drawing opportunities in OpenSciEd Explore ways to customize OpenSciEd materials to meet student needs while staying aligned with core instructional goals Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 8.5.

Unit 8.6: Natural Selection Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on students’ writing and drawing to identify strengths and potential barriers to sensemaking Analyze lessons and student work to understand the purpose and variety of writing and drawing opportunities in OpenSciEd Explore ways to customize OpenSciEd materials to meet student needs while staying aligned with core instructional goals Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 8.5.

Unit 8.6: Natural Selection Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on students’ writing and drawing to identify strengths and potential barriers to sensemaking Analyze lessons and student work to understand the purpose and variety of writing and drawing opportunities in OpenSciEd Explore ways to customize OpenSciEd materials to meet student needs while staying aligned with core instructional goals Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 8.5.

Unit 8.5: Genetics Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd assessments using key criteria for three-dimensional (3D) learning Identify and evaluate the different types of assessments within the OpenSciEd assessment system Examine student work to provide meaningful feedback and support 3D learning Use assessment guidance to reflect on instruction and prepare for upcoming lessons Engage in select unit lessons from the student perspective Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note:

Unit 8.5: Genetics Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd assessments using key criteria for three-dimensional (3D) learning Identify and evaluate the different types of assessments within the OpenSciEd assessment system Examine student work to provide meaningful feedback and support 3D learning Use assessment guidance to reflect on instruction and prepare for upcoming lessons Engage in select unit lessons from the student perspective Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note:

Unit 8.5: Genetics Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd assessments using key criteria for three-dimensional (3D) learning Identify and evaluate the different types of assessments within the OpenSciEd assessment system Examine student work to provide meaningful feedback and support 3D learning Use assessment guidance to reflect on instruction and prepare for upcoming lessons Engage in select unit lessons from the student perspective Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note:

Unit 8.4: Earth in Space Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Explore how OpenSciEd lessons are designed to reflect Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles Identify instructional strategies that align with UDL to support diverse learners Analyze lessons to uncover goals, anticipate barriers, and apply UDL to create flexible learning pathways Discover strategies for supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) through a UDL lens Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachu

Unit 8.4: Earth in Space Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Explore how OpenSciEd lessons are designed to reflect Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles Identify instructional strategies that align with UDL to support diverse learners Analyze lessons to uncover goals, anticipate barriers, and apply UDL to create flexible learning pathways Discover strategies for supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) through a UDL lens Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachu

Unit 8.4: Earth in Space Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Explore how OpenSciEd lessons are designed to reflect Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles Identify instructional strategies that align with UDL to support diverse learners Analyze lessons to uncover goals, anticipate barriers, and apply UDL to create flexible learning pathways Discover strategies for supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) through a UDL lens Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachu

Unit 8.3: Forces at a Distance Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd classroom videos to explore features of a productive classroom culture Identify and share strategies for developing and sustaining effective classroom norms Examine classroom videos and resources to understand the three main types of student discussions Use planning tools to support key discussions and lessons that foster idea development and engagement Experience select lessons from upcoming OpenSciEd units Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launc

Unit 8.3: Forces at a Distance Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd classroom videos to explore features of a productive classroom culture Identify and share strategies for developing and sustaining effective classroom norms Examine classroom videos and resources to understand the three main types of student discussions Use planning tools to support key discussions and lessons that foster idea development and engagement Experience select lessons from upcoming OpenSciEd units Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launc

Unit 8.3: Forces at a Distance Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd classroom videos to explore features of a productive classroom culture Identify and share strategies for developing and sustaining effective classroom norms Examine classroom videos and resources to understand the three main types of student discussions Use planning tools to support key discussions and lessons that foster idea development and engagement Experience select lessons from upcoming OpenSciEd units Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launc

Unit 8.2: Sound Waves Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on successes and challenges from implementing the first unit Share expertise and collaboratively problem-solve with peer Explore teacher moves and supports that deepen student sensemaking Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 6.2. Cost: $750 Workshop Dates & Locations: February 3–4, 2026 – Norwood | Four Points February 5–6, 2026 – Norwood | Four Points February 10–11, 2026 – Am

Unit 8.2: Sound Waves Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on successes and challenges from implementing the first unit Share expertise and collaboratively problem-solve with peer Explore teacher moves and supports that deepen student sensemaking Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 6.2. Cost: $750 Workshop Dates & Locations: February 3–4, 2026 – Norwood | Four Points February 5–6, 2026 – Norwood | Four Points February 10–11, 2026 – Am

Unit 8.2: Sound Waves Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on successes and challenges from implementing the first unit Share expertise and collaboratively problem-solve with peer Explore teacher moves and supports that deepen student sensemaking Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 6.2. Cost: $750 Workshop Dates & Locations: February 3–4, 2026 – Norwood | Four Points February 5–6, 2026 – Norwood | Four Points February 10–11, 2026 – Am

Unit 8.1: Contact Forces Format: 4-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Experience the anchoring phenomenon routine and storyline development Facilitate key investigations and student-driven discussions Establish effective classroom norms that support a culture of figuring out Analyze assessments and student work to inform instruction Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 7.1. Cost: $1,050 Workshop Dates & Locations: July 15–18, 2025 – Norwood | Four Points August 5-8, 2025 – Amherst | UMass

Unit 8.1: Contact Forces Format: 4-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Experience the anchoring phenomenon routine and storyline development Facilitate key investigations and student-driven discussions Establish effective classroom norms that support a culture of figuring out Analyze assessments and student work to inform instruction Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 7.1. Cost: $1,050 Workshop Dates & Locations: July 15–18, 2025 – Norwood | Four Points August 5-8, 2025 – Amherst | UMass

Unit 8.1: Contact Forces Format: 4-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Experience the anchoring phenomenon routine and storyline development Facilitate key investigations and student-driven discussions Establish effective classroom norms that support a culture of figuring out Analyze assessments and student work to inform instruction Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 7.1. Cost: $1,050 Workshop Dates & Locations: July 15–18, 2025 – Norwood | Four Points August 5-8, 2025 – Amherst | UMass