Supporting English Learners in Science Instruction

There are many times when students are hesitant to participate in class, especially English learners. Supporting language development is important...

PhD Science K–2 OER Receives Tier 1 Rating in Louisiana

With the latest instructional materials evaluation from the Louisiana Department of Education, the PhD Science® K–2 Open Educational Resource (OER)...

How to Boost Scientific Discourse in Your Classroom in 4 Easy Steps

Have you been looking to boost scientific discourse in your classroom? We’ve got some tips to take your classroom conversations to the next level....

How Hands-On Activities Spark Student Curiosity in Science

As an educator, you’re keenly aware of how curious and observant children are. They strive to understand and make sense of the world around them. How...

The Makings of a High-Quality Science Curriculum

When it comes time to adopt a new program in your school or district, the process can feel quite overwhelming. You want to make the right decision...

Embracing Student-Led Instruction

When students feel like they have a voice in how their learning takes place, they often take additional initiative and engage more in lessons and...

Differentiation with Universal Design in Mind: Emphasis on All Learners

Equity should be prioritized as a central component in all educational improvement efforts. The 2018 Pew Center report on Diversity and...

Breaking Down the Next Generation Science Standards

NGSS, PE, DCI, CCC/CC, SEP. Do these abbreviations sound familiar but also look a bit like alphabet soup? There are many acronyms to keep up with...

How Do Authentic Assessments Help Teachers Identify Student Growth?

Assessing student progress is key for student development and teacher planning. PhD Science® uses three-dimensional, phenomenon-based tasks to assess...

Materials Kits Support Our Hands-On Investigations

Our specially designed materials kits contain the supplies needed to implement the PhD Science® investigations and activities in all four modules of...

Science Family Night

The PhD Science® team has put together the below resources to provide a rich, productive, engaging family night in your learning community.

How Families Can Engage Students in Science-Related Conversation

Family engagement has a direct positive impact on a student’s learning success. During every step of the learning process, students must have the...

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