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Nicole Bolduc is the best!

Fifth graders @DouglassDolphi1 applying what they know about ecosystem restoration through real world gardening at Urban Station. @KCKPS_CI @Amplify #realworldlearning @kckschools

So much fun Science @KCKPS_FrWillard with Ms. Baker’s 4th graders investigating waves and energy @FWPrin_ @beyer149 @KCKDiplomaPlus

A valuable skill in life is to be larger than the situation. When you're feeling stressed or rattled, the situation is consuming you. It feels bigger and more important than it needs to be. This is when your emotions are likely to get the best of you. But when you are larger than the situation, you can mentally "step outside and above it." Yes, there are problems to be solved. Yes, you need to take action. But the chaos is happening externally and you are still in the driver's seat internally. You're in control of the moment, the moment is not in control of you.

5th graders had fun learning about water shortages and plastic pollution with Dr. Wenske to enhance Earth Systems unit. @Amplify @kckschools @KCKPS_CI @stonypointsouth #realworlslearning

Love seeing science and literacy units integrated. These are real-world experiences these 2nd graders will never forget. #realworldlearning @Amplify @kckschools @MEPearsonEleme1

"The hard truth: professional learning in absence of curriculum has a weak track record for changing student outcomes, even with sizable investments." Read the @Rivet_Education post here: riveteducation.org/a-timely-remin…

2nd grade science class @Amplify: We talked about ingredients to make a strong glue. Citric acid came up in the book. Students weren’t sure about eating acid. So a student went to the store and found candy with citric acid in it! She brought it in to share. Love this! @kckschools

Happy #PhenomenaFriday! What were the most interesting phenomena you observed this week? Here are some of my faves. I recommend checking out @LearnInPlaces to help students and families notice local phenomena. Read more: stemteachingtools.org/brief/77 #ngsschat -@SciJeanne

Love seeing 2nd grade students apply science learning to real world examples with a microbiologist. Bees are such an important part of plant and animal relationships. @Amplify @taedisonkck @KCKPS_CI @kckschools

Once school systems select high-quality and aligned materials designed for today’s science standards and establish a professional learning plan, teachers need a safe space to learn, try out strategies, and receive feedback. Read more key takeaways here: ngs.wested.org/key-takeaways-…

Join us THIS Thursday at 4pm for Virtual Science PLCs!!! Register here to join us: ksde.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

In celebration of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, here are 140+ resources relating Indigenous ways of knowing to #SciEd… ➡️ pinterest.com/stemeducation/… Teachers can use these accounts, videos, lessons & background pieces to promote Indigenous sovereignty. #BelongingMatters #NGSSchat

This is the culture of leadership we need to be cultivating… #FNMIed #integrity #leadership #ethicalleadership

Our new elementary resources are here‼️ Explore the new Private i History Detectives curriculum today! bit.ly/3TFW7iO #ElemSchool #EdChat

PLS RT #SciEd #NGSSchat #NGSS This NEW @STEMTeachTools is a fabulous introduction to Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs)! Clarity on the instructional use of CCCs is essential to scientifically understand the universe and to promote integrated understanding. stemteachingtools.org/brief/91

Our free collection of @CivicOnline videos support students in becoming smarter consumers of digital content. cor.stanford.edu/videos/

✨Happy #PhenomenaFriday! ✨ Many #SciEd folks across the nation are adapting curriculum so that the phenomena are local and relevant to their students. Check out this webinar to explore different types of phenomena you can use. Pls RT #ngsschat #nstachat youtube.com/watch?v=VRAA_J…

Earth's rotation visualized in a stunning timelapse that follows a fixed point in the sky. Credit: Martin Giraud