Smithsonian Science for the Classroom: A Force to Be Reckoned With: Using Hands-On and Literacy to Build Elementary Students’ Understanding of Forces
Workshop Resources Physical Science 6-8 Middle School Join our interactive science workshop where literacy meets exploration! Immerse yourself in a world of discovery as we blend scientific concepts with the power of language. Through engaging activities see how to unravel the wonders of science but also enhance literacy skills. Download Presentation Download Grade K Handouts […]
Webinar: How High-Quality Science Programs Can Improve Reading and Math Scores
In the science classroom, how many times have you had a student ask: “Why do I need to know this?” or “How does this apply to me?”
Energize Claims and Evidence through Smithsonian Science for the Classroom
Workshop Resources Physical Science K-5 Elementary School Experience how science lessons can be structured using teacher instructional slides, where students work in groups, with specific roles, to develop claims [about how motion energy moves and changes] based on evidence observed through hands-on experiences. Download Presentation Download Handouts Shop Smithsonian for the Classroom Materials
The Fusion of Science and Language through Smithsonian Science for the Classroom
Workshop Resources Life Science K-5 Elementary School This interactive science workshop demonstrated where literacy meets exploration! Participants were immersed in a world of discovery as we blended scientific concepts with the power of language. Through engaging activities, participants learned how students would not only unravel the wonders of science but also enhance their literacy skills. […]
Unlocking Science Success: Navigating Middle School Learning Progressions
Workshop Resources Physical Science 6-8 Middle School Take a deeper dive into understanding the importance of learning progressions in 3–dimensional learning using STC Middle School. Experience the importance of a coherent storyline in student understanding. Download Presentation Download Handouts Shop Smithsonian for the Classroom Materials
Webinar: Integrating Social and Emotional Learning into K-12 Science Instruction
In the science classroom, how many times have you had a student ask: “Why do I need to know this?” or “How does this apply to me?”
Webinar: Student Engagement Using Phenomena
In the science classroom, how many times have you had a student ask: “Why do I need to know this?” or “How does this apply to me?”
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
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 […]
Webinar: Three Essential Strategies for Teaching NGSS Phenomena
The goal is not to teach as many examples of phenomena as possible but to maximize learning by teaching with science phenomena. There are many teaching strategies but there are 3 at the top of that list when using examples of phenomena. Learn what these 3 essential teaching strategies are to get students to […]