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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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Supporting the Next Generation of Scientists

January 10, 2023
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...
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Getting All Students to Do Science

January 6, 2023
When I was in the classroom, I simply loved teaching science. I loved the curiosity, hands-on investigations, and collaborative spirit that were...
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Five Core Shifts Urgently Needed in Elementary Science Education

December 21, 2022
Over a decade ago, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s (National Academies) report A Framework for K–12 Science Education...
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Getting Started with a New Science Program

December 13, 2022
With new technology, new programs, new standards, or other new initiatives, the professional landscape for classroom teachers is ever-changing,...
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PhD Science K–2 OER Receives Tier 1 Rating in Louisiana

November 15, 2022
With the latest instructional materials evaluation from the Louisiana Department of Education, the PhD Science® K–2 Open Educational Resource (OER)...
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How Can We Improve Science Learning Through Students’ Prior Knowledge?

February 11, 2022
For too long, K–12 science education has been less of an instructional priority than English language arts and math, especially in the early grades....
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The Importance Of High-Quality Science Curricula For Early Elementary Grades

January 20, 2021
How do You Foster Curiosity in Young Learners About the World Around Them? Ask any student who is just starting school what they want to be when they...
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Texas Chooses Great Minds for K-5 Science Home Learning Curriculum

October 5, 2020
ICYMI The Texas Education Agency announced Great Minds as the creator of PhD Science TEKS Edition for Texas home learning for Grades K–5. This...

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