Socratic Seminars in Science

“Look mom, no hands!” While we know that’s a bit cliché, there is such a thing as a “no hands” classroom discussion. Imagine a conversational...

Integrating Science and Literacy: Insights from Educators and Strategies for Success

It’s not enough for scientists to understand science concepts. They must also be able to record their observations, communicate their ideas, debate...

How PhD Science Supports Equity in Your Science Classroom

Think for a moment about the diverse students who make up your class. You might have students who speak English as a second language, students with...

Best Practices for Developing Community in a Student-Led 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...

5 PhD Science Blog Posts to Help Set You Up for Success Heading into the 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®...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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