Talking Allowed! Using Science Discourse for Equity
Workshop Resources Earth and Space Science 6-8 Middle School Why is science discourse important? How does it impact improving equity in a science classroom? How do teachers implement this strategy? Learn the answers to these and other questions as you explore engaging (STCMS) lessons from the Smithsonian. Download Presentation Download Handouts Other STCMS Resources
Exploring OpenSciEd from Carolina
Workshop Resources Earth and Space Science 6-8 Middle School Experience the pedagogy of OpenSciEd for middle school by engaging in a model lesson from the new Carolina Certified Version. In this workshop, teachers will experience the four elements of the anchoring phenomenon routine. Teachers will experience firsthand how the anchoring phenomenon routine motivates students to […]
Hands-on Plus! Driving Student Centered Learning with Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™
Workshop Resources Physical Science K-5 Elementary School We believe students should engage with authentic STEM experiences both in and out of school. Through the lens of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™, this workshop demonstrated how hands-on learning both provides STEM experiences for students and meets the expectations set by the Next Generation Science Standards. Download […]
Crosscutting Concepts: Using a Familiar Perspective to Understand Your World
Workshop Resources Life Science K-5 Elementary School How do crosscutting concepts link the ideas and practices of science across different domains and over time? We will show you practical examples to see how crosscutting concepts provide a foundation for student sensemaking of phenomena and problems. 1. Defining the 7 Crosscutting Concepts 2. Learn strategies to […]
Cow Eye Dissection
In-Booth Demonstration Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Carolina’s Perfect Solution® cow eye dissection introduces students to the anatomy of the mammalian eye. This activity allows students to identify the major structures of the eye. The activity supports 3-dimensional learning and builds toward the following: NGSS Scientific and Engineering Practice: Developing and Using Models NGSS […]
Pig Dissection
In-Booth Demonstration Life Science 9-12+ High School / College Carolina’s Perfect Solution® pig dissection allows students to hone their dissection and observation skills, identify major external and internal features of the pig, understand form and function, and gain a better understanding of vertebrate and mammalian anatomy. The activity supports 3-dimensional learning and builds toward the […]
Real Data for Explaining Climate Change and Modeling Inheritance Patterns
Workshop Resource Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Data analysis provides evidence for posing scientific arguments and generating models. Tree ring and WFP data are collected then used to make arguments about climate change and inheritance patterns during this workshop. Analysis of tree ring data as indirect evidence about how the climate of a […]
Hands-On Activities to Model Sampling, Habitat Degradation, and Animal Choice
Workshop Resource Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Nurture students’ curiosity! Investigate methods used by scientists to estimate population sizes. Then create a terrestrial model to observe how pill bugs respond to habitat degradation. Use inquiry to develop experiments to observe the habitat preference of bess beetles and millipedes. Let the excitement in your […]
They Come in Pairs: Addressing Student Misconceptions About Chromosomes
Workshop Resource Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Understanding the stages of meiosis and clarifying chromosome behavior has always been a challenge for students. What if those concepts were as easy to understand as folding laundry? This workshop will help you identify and address student misconceptions by using ChromoSocks®. Presented in partnership with HudsonAlpha. […]
Hands-On Science with Phenomenal Critters
Workshop Resource Life Science K-12 Elementary / High School Add action and excitement to your science class with live organisms! Discover fun, simple hands-on activities with a variety of insects and arthropods that you can use in your labs. Learn about care and handling, as well as easy ways to introduce inquiry. Additional resources available […]