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Michael DiSpezio

Phenomena-Based Learning

Join Michael DiSpezio for an introduction to phenomena-based learning. Discover how real-world phenomena and local experiences offer a rich and engaging landscape that motivates students and supports a multidisciplinary approach… Learn more

Margo Dye

Phenomenal Phenomena and Beyond!

Learn ways to use simple phenomena to spark curiosity and peak student interest in elementary science topics with Margo Dye. We’ll uncover ideas to take learning further and incorporate the… Learn more

Brian Joseph

Phenomenal Phenomena for Middle School

NGSS content instruction moves away from separate silos of information to connected content in coherent storylines. In this workshop, Brian Joseph will lead participants through the different types of phenomena… Learn more

John Galisky

Using Phenomena to Engage Students in the Science and Engineering Practices

If the Disciplinary Core Ideas are what scientists know, and the Crosscutting Concepts are the way scientists think, then the Science and Engineering Practices describe what scientists do. And what… Learn more

Anthony Little

High School Science is Phenomenal

Using phenomena in the high school classroom anchors student learning in real-world contexts. Students won’t just learn about science facts but, more importantly, they will learn to ask questions about… Learn more

Dr. Thomas O’Brien

Fundamental Science Stories: 3D Edutainment at its Best

Science “stories” begin with FUNomena that need explanation. This chemistry-based webinar with Thomas O'Brien will discuss a multi-chapter, NGSS-framed story that will be used as an example of the broader… Learn more

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6 Activities to Honor Earth Day in Your Classroom

Students of all ages can honor Earth Day. Here’s a list of activities—separated by grade level—that teachers can incorporate in their classrooms. Read More

Writer, Girls Write Now

What Happens After 'Failure' in the Science Classroom?

Teaching about failure in an engineering context can help students better understand how this becomes a learning opportunity. Read More

Dr. Cary Sneider

NGSS Writing Team Leader, Associate Research Professor at Portland State University

Making STEM Hands On: Connect the Curriculum to Students’ Lives

Whenever possible, examples should be profiled from students' immediate or regional surroundings. Read More

Michael DiSpezio

Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

What Is STEM Education? A Primer for International Educators

International educators should explain to students how science, technology, engineering, and math are intertwined. Read More

Michael DiSpezio

Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

February 27, 2019

What Are Evidence Notebooks in the Science Classroom?

Students use evidence notebooks to record observations and predictions, make sketches, and note questions that they have. Read More

Michael DiSpezio

Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

February 1, 2019

Integrating Science With Engineering and Tech in the Classroom

Understanding the connections between science, engineering, and technology are important to monitoring planets and other parts of our solar system. Read More

Dr. Mike Passow

Former Classroom Teacher; Past President, National Earth Science Teachers Association

January 18, 2019

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