In this first-touch workshop, we explore the use of phenomena in lessons and activities aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and similar K-12 Framework-based content standards.

We will place you in the role of a student scientist to review the structure and intent of these standards. Then we will dig into phenomena, exploring criteria, characteristics, and pitfalls. You will evaluate examples of stand-alone phenomena and phenomena associated with published resources, discussing the alignments and merits of each. You will evaluate activities in published resources, focusing on the phenomenon, student use of the three dimensions, and student-centered learning.

In the end, you will have a process to help you determine if a curricular resource aligns to your state's standards and whether it includes a phenomenon or anchor that will work for you.

Special online sessions of Introduction to Phenomena involve eight contact hours, plus time spent on assignments. We customize the content based on enrollment (e.g., for participants in Hawaii, we focus on the NGSS; for participants in Pennsylvania, we compare the NGSS to the new STEELS standards).

Download a flyer with objectives and goals.

Request a custom session for your group.

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In this Texas-focused version of our Introduction to Phenomena workshop, we explore the use of phenomena in lessons and activities aligned to the new TEKS and discuss challenges that Texas teachers face in implementing these standards.

We will place you in the role of a student scientist to review the structure and intent of the new TEKS. Then we will dig into phenomena, exploring criteria, characteristics, and pitfalls. You will evaluate examples of stand-alone phenomena and phenomena associated with published resources, discussing the alignments and merits of each. You will evaluate activities in published resources, focusing on the phenomenon, student use of the three dimensions, and student-centered learning.

In the end, you will have a process to help you determine if a curricular resource aligns to the new TEKS or can be easily modified for them. And you will be able to evaluate whether that resource includes a phenomenon or anchor that will work for you.

Special online sessions of Introduction to Phenomena for TEKS involve eight contact hours, plus time spent on assignments.

Download a flyer with objectives and goals.

Request a custom session for your group.

Explore our other Texas-aligned workshops.

In this first-touch workshop, we explore the use of phenomena in lessons and activities aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and similar K-12 Framework-based content standards.

We will place you in the role of a student scientist to review the structure and intent of these standards. Then we will dig into phenomena, exploring criteria, characteristics, and pitfalls. You will evaluate examples of stand-alone phenomena and phenomena associated with published resources, discussing the alignments and merits of each. You will evaluate activities in published resources, focusing on the phenomenon, student use of the three dimensions, and student-centered learning.

In the end, you will have a process to help you determine if a curricular resource aligns to your state's standards and whether it includes a phenomenon or anchor that will work for you.

Special online sessions of Introduction to Phenomena involve eight contact hours, plus time spent on assignments. We customize the content based on enrollment (e.g., for participants in Hawaii, we focus on the NGSS; for participants in Pennsylvania, we compare the NGSS to the new STEELS standards).

Download a flyer with objectives and goals.

Request a custom session for your group.

Explore our other workshops.

In this Texas-focused version of our Introduction to Phenomena workshop, we explore the use of phenomena in lessons and activities aligned to the new TEKS and discuss challenges that Texas teachers face in implementing these standards.

We will place you in the role of a student scientist to review the structure and intent of the new TEKS. Then we will dig into phenomena, exploring criteria, characteristics, and pitfalls. You will evaluate examples of stand-alone phenomena and phenomena associated with published resources, discussing the alignments and merits of each. You will evaluate activities in published resources, focusing on the phenomenon, student use of the three dimensions, and student-centered learning.

In the end, you will have a process to help you determine if a curricular resource aligns to the new TEKS or can be easily modified for them. And you will be able to evaluate whether that resource includes a phenomenon or anchor that will work for you.

Special online sessions of Introduction to Phenomena for TEKS involve eight contact hours, plus time spent on assignments.

Download a flyer with objectives and goals.

Request a custom session for your group.

Explore our other Texas-aligned workshops.