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    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 Support Specialist Jen...

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    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 Implementation...

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    An Inside Look at Cross-Content Connections in PhD Science 

    How do butterflies survive over time in a changing environment? This is an essential question that PhD Science® Level 3 students dive into. Students in this module...

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    Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science Phenomena

    What are phenomena and why do they matter?

    July 13, 2022
    If you have been introduced to three-dimensional science teaching and learning, chances are you’ve heard at least one of these: “phenomenon,” “anchor...
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    Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science

    New Products and Services: What’s New with PhD Science?

    June 9, 2022
    The PhD Science® team has been busy responding to the needs of our implementers. This summer, we are working hard to bring you new and updated...
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    Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science

    End-of-the-Year Planning: Where to begin?

    May 12, 2022
    As we approach the end of the school year, we hope you have some well-deserved rest on the horizon. Before you close the year—and your PhD Science®...
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    Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science

    Engineering: What are the unforeseen benefits?

    April 14, 2022
    Many educators have heard before that students need to engage in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Science and Engineering Practices to...
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    Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science

    Accessible Terminology: How do you make science terms stick?

    March 10, 2022
    For students to advance in the sciences, they need access to scientific terminology that promotes conceptual understanding. Rather than simply...
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    Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science

    Investigations: How do they help build knowledge?

    February 9, 2022
    Hands-on experiences are essential to science learning. Through hands-on activities and investigations, students explore science up close and...
    Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science

    Fostering Scientific Discourse with the Driving Question Board

    January 20, 2022
    PhD Science® uses recurring anchor visuals throughout each module to help develop coherence and to collect and display evidence of students’ new...
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    Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science

    Using Anchor Charts and Models to Drive Student Learning

    December 13, 2021
    As both new and veteran implementers facilitate PhD Science® in their classrooms, the anchor visuals embedded in the curriculum play a pivotal role...
    Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science

    COVID-19 Modifications in a Student-Driven Classroom

    October 12, 2021
    PhD Science® is an immersive curriculum that allows students to “dig in” with hands-on experience as they conduct scientific investigations and build...
    Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science

    Planning and Preparing for Lessons

    September 10, 2021
    As we dive into a new school year, now is a good time to focus on the two “Ps” that can help new implementers begin their journey with PhD Science®...
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    Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science

    Preparing for the School Year with the Teacher Resource Pack

    August 17, 2021
    Just like each student has a backpack full of supplies to help them succeed, you as an educator have the same. As you prepare for your new students...
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    Science Should Not Be an Elementary School Elective: White Paper

    August 5, 2021
    Science education is consistently squeezed out of elementary school schedules. Distance and hybrid learning further threatens the time allocated to...

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