Looking for ways to boost engagement in your youngest science learners? Go hands-on and minds-on with supplemental science kits. By adding supplemental kits to your existing curriculum, you can develop deeper levels of understanding and minimize preparation time while maximizing instructional impact.
In this webinar, Patricia Kopkau of Carolina Science® explores how laboratory experiences, STEM investigations, and other tactile activities can reinforce core concepts, support differentiated instruction, and strengthen student engagement across grade levels. You’ll see practical examples and classroom-ready strategies that show how supplemental kits blend seamlessly into established lesson plans. The result is actionable ideas for enriching your current science program and fostering active, inquiry-driven learning.
Viewers can learn:
- Where hands-on kits deliver the biggest payoffs within a unit or pacing guide
- Tips for running station-based and small-group investigations, even when time or materials are limited
- Simple ways to connect kit activities to assessments and measurable learning outcomes
- Strategies for adapting a single activity across different learners and grade bands
- A quick checklist for choosing kits that align with current standards
We’re pleased to provide this free webinar to elementary school leaders, district leaders, and all interested educators.
About the Presenter
Patricia Kopkau is a retired science instructor of 30 years. She has taught a variety of sciences and worked with several different curriculum programs. She has served as an item writer and consultant for the Michigan Department of Education. Patricia has been a part of the Carolina® Science team for 20 years, serving as a workshop presenter and teaching consultant.
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