Best Practices for Developing Community in a Student-Driven Classroom

Consider the last time you were the “new kid” in a group setting. Perhaps you decided to try a new class at the gym, or finally signed up for that...

How to Utilize the PhD Science Teacher Resource Pack Effectively

PhD Science® was written by teachers for teachers to help educators make the shift to a more student-driven instructional approach. The K–5 science...

5 PhD Science Blog Posts to Help Set You Up for Success Heading into the 2023–24 School Year

We want your transition back to the classroom this fall to be a breeze. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our top five favorite Phd Science®...

How to Leverage OER Science Most Efficiently

All students deserve access to coherent science instructional materials. At Great Minds®, we support this belief by offering Levels K–2 of PhD...

Preparing for the Beginning of a New School Year

It’s that time again—time to start planning for the beginning of the school year. We all know that the start of a new school year can bring frenzy,...

Preparing for a Successful School Year and Preempting Burnout

We’ve all experienced it at one point or another—that feeling where you’ve reached your tipping point and you’re hanging on by a thread. Here are...

How To Assess Three-Dimensional Learning

A decade after their release, A Framework for K–12 Science Education (2012) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) (2013), as well as...

New Science Products and Services

Curious to see what’s new for PhD Science® for school year 2023–2024? New product offerings include additional materials available in Spanish, more...

Build Real-World Science Knowledge Through Real-World Connections

What are phenomena? Scientific phenomena are observable events that students can ask questions about and that can be explained or predicted through...

How Phenomenon-Based, Hands-On Instruction Builds Enduring Knowledge

Students strive to make sense of the world around them by asking questions. Through science instruction, we can embrace and nourish students’ natural...

Joining the Conversation on Universal Design for Learning

Curious to know what Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is and what it looks like in a science classroom? Join PhD Science® SeniorImplementation...

A Bird’s Eye View: Knowledge Building Across Grade Levels

PhD Science® students build knowledge coherently across modules and grade levels, leading to deep conceptual understanding. Join PhD Science Senior...

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