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Activate SEL Through Active Science Learning and InvestigationsSocial emotional learning, or SEL, is an important concept that embraces the emotions of students as a tool in their learning. It has broad implications in a variety of academic subjects, but more...

Community Engagement with Citizen ScienceOne Million Acts of Science for Citizen Science Month Have you ever dreamed of making a great scientific discovery that makes the world a better place? We all grew up learning how scientists throughout history found ways to...

How to Prepare Students for an Upcoming Solar EclipseA solar eclipse is a magical event. On April 8, 2024, schools and communities across America will gather to witness a total solar eclipse. The last time there was a total solar eclipse in the US was in 2017. The...

Using Science to Sustain Equity and Culture in Today’s ClassroomsDefine Equity and Culture There can be uncertainty around how we define equity and culture. The contributors of A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas,...

Make Halloween a Day of Engagement with ScienceAs Halloween approaches, educators know the excitement and fun of the holiday can also bring disruptions to the classroom. In an effort to incorporate learning on such an eventful day, try to make Halloween a day of...

Let’s Take It Outside Re-energize student (and educator) interest throughout the school year with a change of scenery and take students outdoors for science lessons! What better subject than science for teaching outside of the classroom? Benefits of Learning Outdoors...

Using Science to Launch a New School Year with Parents: Leveraging Inquiry for Back to School Night (BTS) & Open HouseBack to School Night & Open House: Setting the Stage for Science Success Whether your school holds Back to School Night before school starts or an...

Did you know that FOSS offers professional learning opportunities to enhance your science lessons?The 2023 FOSS Summer Leadership Institute, held just outside Portland, OR, focused on transforming professional learning. Each attendee developed a professional learning...

What’s the goal? Most elementary educators start the school year with 1) classroom rules, 2) English instruction, and 3) math instruction. This can be disengaging for everyone involved and leave science on the sideline. One of the best ways to avoid disengagement from...