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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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    How to Boost Scientific Discourse in Your Classroom in 4 Easy Steps
    Featured Implementation Support Getting Started - PhD Science

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

    November 10, 2022
    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....
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    Featured Implementation Support Back to School Getting Started - PhD Science

    How Do Authentic Assessments Help Teachers Identify Student Growth?

    October 17, 2022
    Assessing student progress is key for student development and teacher planning. PhD Science® uses three-dimensional, phenomenon-based tasks to assess...
    PhD Science Learning
    Featured Implementation Support Back to School Getting Started - PhD Science

    Materials Kits Support Our Hands-On Investigations

    September 9, 2022
    Our specially designed materials kits contain the supplies needed to implement the PhD Science® investigations and activities in all four modules of...
    Featured Implementation Support Back to School Getting Started - PhD Science

    Beginning of the Year Routine Building

    August 8, 2022
    Fresh notebooks, new bookbags, and sharpened pencils can only mean one thing—it’s back to school season. As you make the transition back into the...
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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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    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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    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...
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    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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    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...

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