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...

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 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...

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...

Supporting the Next Generation of Scientists

Do you recall how you learned science? You may not recall much if anything from science in your elementary years. Perhaps you recall a bit from your...

Getting All Students to Do Science

When I was in the classroom, I simply loved teaching science. I loved the curiosity, hands-on investigations, and collaborative spirit that were...

Getting Started with a New Science Program

With new technology, new programs, new standards, or other new initiatives, the professional landscape for classroom teachers is ever-changing,...

How Do You Support Students Through Productive Struggle?

When your students struggle, your instinct may be to jump in and help them. You care about your students, and you don’t want to see them fail....

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)...

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...

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