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What does a #lightbox allow students to see? 📦🧐 🪞 Reflection 🪟 Transparency #HowtoTuesday #OpenSciEd #ScienceEducation #MiddleSchoolScience #LightBoxAssembly #QuickAndEasy

Implementing OpenSciEd in Your Classroom, Part 4: Word Wall, Video 3 🎥 3️⃣ The classroom can be unpredictable. That is one aspect that makes teaching fun! 😄When it comes to the #WordWall the unpredictability can be seen when students use their language in providing vocabulary to build around. 🔡 In today’s #PedagogyOnDeck Brian Klaft walks us through a scenario and demonstrates how to leverage student language to build a successful Word Wall. 📝🪧

On August 24th 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted to demote Pluto from the ninth planet from the sun to one of dozens of known dwarf planets. So, on Pluto Demoted Day we're sharing some planetary physics knowledge from Neil deGrasse Tyson to shed some light on the great Pluto debate! 🌘🔵👩🚀🔭 Watch now: https://hubs.li/Q02LXhkt0

What are productive discussions in science education? How can teachers facilitate productive discussions with students, and get students to talk?🤔 Get answers to these questions and tools you can use in your classroom to start facilitating productive student talk in our latest blog post!🌟 ✔️Why are Productive Discussions Important? ✔️What are Some Types of Discussions in Science Class? ✔️How Do You Get Started with Productive Discussions? ✔️What Tools Can Teachers Use to Facilitate Discussions? Read the full article to find out! 📖 https://hubs.li/Q02LPQ8c0 #ScienceEducation #ProductiveDiscussions #ScienceCommunication #ActivateLearning #EducationBlog #HighSchoolScience #MiddleSchoolScience #STEMEducation #NGSS #DeeperLearning #OpenSciEd #OpenSciEdHS #FreeResources

Implementing OpenSciEd in Your Classroom, Part 4: Word Wall, Video 2 🎥 2️⃣ Did you know that there are two types of words that are represented on the Word Wall in #OpenSciEd classrooms? 🤔 In today’s #PedagogyOnDeck Brian takes a look at the two types of words that students place on a classroom #WordWall. 📝🪧

Register for the next FREE Snapshot Webinar on Wednesday August 28th to join an interactive session on Cultivating a Community of Learners. 🍎🌳 A community of learners supports students’ sensemaking with respectful relationships, common expectations, student contributions, and a growth mindset. Discover ways to introduce these elements into your instructional practice in a high school setting. 🌟This session is perfect for all science educators working with high school students. Register now to save your spot for this free professional learning opportunity! 🌟 ➡️Sign up here: https://hubs.li/Q02Ktsjv0 #ScienceEducation #HighSchoolScience #HighSchoolTeachers #STEMEducation #NGSS #DeeperLearning #OpenSciEd #OpenSciEdHS #Webinar #FreeResources

⚡ Need to set up the OpenSciEd 6.1 light box in a flash? Look no further! Follow the simple steps in this video to have your #ActivateLearning light box assembled in under a minute. ⏲️ Get ready to illuminate your learning experience! 🤩 #HowtoTuesday #OpenSciEd #ScienceEducation #MiddleSchoolScience #LightBoxAssembly #QuickAndEasy

Implementing OpenSciEd in Your Classroom, Part 4: Word Wall, Video 1 🎥 1️⃣ Next to the #DrivingQuestionBoard, the #WordWall is a key feature to the three-dimensional classroom. In today’s #PedagogyOnDeck Brian explains why the word wall is truly the second cornerstone of the #OpenSciEd classroom. 📚🍎 #teacherlife #professionallearning #classroommanagement #openscied

🎁 Enter to win a digital Amazon gift card during our Back to School Teacher Appreciation Giveaway! Teachers, here's your chance to grab those last-minute school supplies and gear up for an A school year! The Instagram giveaway is open August 19-23, 2024. ☑️ HOW TO WIN: 1️⃣ Follow us on Instagram @activate_learning 2️⃣ Click this link for remainder of contest details:https://hubs.li/Q02LBlqL0 ❌ Entries close at 3 PM EST on Friday August 23rd 🎉🙌 WINNERS: Will be announced at 5 PM EST on Friday August 23rd. We're giving away a total of 10 gift cards!

Implementing OpenSciEd in Your Classroom, Part 3: “Driving it Home with a Driving Question Board”, Video 4 🎥 4️⃣ How is a #DrivingQuestionBoard managed by a teacher to make it an intentional part of the classroom routine? 🤔 That is a big question that teachers across the country ask of themselves, and of Activate Learning’s professional learning team. In today’s #PedagogyOnDeck Brian provides some practical guidance to help teachers become better managers of their classroom’s #DQB. 📚🍎 #teacherlife #professionaldevelopment #classroommanagement