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Topics: Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science

Scientific Models in the K–5 Classroom: What’s the Buzz?

Genie Albina

by Genie Albina

December 15, 2022
Scientific Models in the K–5 Classroom: What’s the Buzz?

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Posted in: Aha! Blog > PhD Science > Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science > Scientific Models in the K–5 Classroom: What’s the Buzz?

Developing and using models is one of the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs). Join PhD Science® Implementation Support Specialist Genie Albina as she explores various types of scientific models. She walks through how students can develop models just as scientists do and shares supports and scaffolds that are available to teachers during model development. Finally, she explains why models are a crucial component of the K–5 science classroom.
Genie Albina

Genie Albina

Genie Albina works for Great Minds as an Implementation Support Specialist providing training and support for schools and districts adopting the PhD Science curriculum. Prior to joining the team at Great Minds, Genie taught elementary school in Chicago and Evanston, IL for 9 years.

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