PhD Science In the Classroom Videos
PhD Science students explore scientific concepts through the lens of authentic phenomena while building enduring knowledge of how science works in the world around them.
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Experience the excitement of PhD Science® as students conduct hands-on activities and embrace scientific discourse. Join Level 4 students as they explore the phenomenon-based storyline of windmills at work and watch as they uncover terms, such as energy indicators and energy transformation. Join students as they continue the phenomenon-based storyline centered around the anchor phenomenon of windmills at work.
Authentic Phenomena
How does the authentic phenomena in PhD Science help students build knowledge across lessons, modules, and grade levels? Listen along as students make connections between what they’re learning and the real world.
Coherent Storyline
How can teachers help their students recall their prior knowledge? Observe how teacher questioning can prompt students to recall previous learning developed as part of a coherent storyline.
Scientific Inquiry
How do hands-on investigations spark student discussion? Hear students engage in conversation around energy stations.
Hands-On Investigations
How does experiential learning help students connect terminology to the concepts being explored? Watch as students participate in hands-on activity stations as they begin to uncover the relationship between energy and speed.
Scientific Discourse
How do student discussions impact engagement? Hear the joyful noise of a PhD Science classroom as students explore, think, and collaborate to make sense of complex ideas.
Student-Led Classroom
Why make the shift to a student-led classroom? Listen as some of the benefits are explained.
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