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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-Curricular 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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The Makings of a High-Quality Science Curriculum
Featured Science High-Quality Curriculum Getting Started - PhD Science

The Makings of a High-Quality Science Curriculum

October 17, 2022
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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Embracing Student-Centered Instruction

October 17, 2022
When students feel like they have a voice in how their learning takes place, they often take additional initiative and engage more in lessons and...
Featured Science High-Quality Curriculum Getting Started - PhD Science

Differentiation with Universal Design in Mind: Emphasis on All Learners

October 17, 2022
Equity should be prioritized as a central component in all educational improvement efforts. The 2018 Pew Center report on Diversity and...
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Breaking Down the Next Generation Science Standards

October 17, 2022
NGSS, PE, DCI, CCC/CC, SEP. Do these abbreviations sound familiar but also look a bit like alphabet soup? There are many acronyms to keep up with...
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Science High-Quality Curriculum

A Texas-Sized Approach to Early Science Instruction

September 23, 2021
For school students, so much has changed since March 2020: from the way they get to school to how lunch is served to no field trips. In the...
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Social-Emotional Learning in Science: White Paper

August 16, 2021
How does PhD Science® integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) with science instruction?   Students’ social and emotional well-being is intimately...
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Science Should Not Be an Elementary School Elective: White Paper

July 9, 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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New K–2 PhD Science™ Curriculum to be Open Educational Resource

May 6, 2020
For Immediate Release Contact: Chad Colby: Chad.Colby@greatminds.org (202) 297-9437 Wednesday, May 6, 2020—Great Minds® today announced that the...
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Great Minds® PhD Science™ Investigation Kits Now Available

August 2, 2019
For Immediate Release Contact: Chad Colby: chad.colby@greatminds.org (202) 297-9437 Friday, August 2, 2019—Great Minds® is now shipping custom...

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