Teach students how to think, not what to memorize.
Critical thinking lasts longer than any worksheet.
When students investigate and reason with evidence, learning sticks.

#STEM #ScienceEducation #CriticalThinking #K12Education

Women continue to shape the future of STEM through leadership, innovation, and bold thinking.

In classrooms and beyond, they expand access and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

This month, we celebrate their impact and the opportunities they create.

#WomensHistoryMonth

“Science is not about having the right answer. It’s about asking better questions.”

A cold soda can is placed on a desk. After five minutes, water droplets appear on the outside.

Question: Where do the water droplets come from? What evidence supports your thinking?

#Bellringer #EduSky

This #OpenSciEd video introduces a practical strategy for tiering vocabulary and identifying when terms are earned, encountered, or reinforced. A helpful resource for supporting multilingual learners while keeping student thinking at the center.

Watch:
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#EduSky

Strong instruction starts with strong support.

What support do teachers need most?

A) Coaching and PD
B) Planning time
C) Materials and lab setup
D) Pacing and assessment support

#EduSky #k12

Two plants are the same type and size. One is placed near a window, the other in a shaded corner. After two weeks, one plant looks healthier.

Question: What claim can you make about why this happened, and what evidence would you need to support it?

#EduSky

Teacher feedback on IQWST online: clear storylines, engaging labs, seamless lessons, and faster planning. The digital platform supports both instruction and student engagement, giving teachers more time to focus on student needs.

#EducationInnovation #ActivateLearning #EduSky

January check-in: What’s the most challenging part of instruction after a long break? Comment it.

#TeachingResource #ActivateLearning #TeachingTools #EduSky

Classroom talk doesn’t improve on its own. It’s built intentionally.

This OpenSciEd video shows how one clear, whole-class discussion goal can boost confidence, focus, and community, while turning talk norms into daily habits.

Watch here:
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#EduSky

Teacher reset: Keep 1 routine, Drop 1 guilt task, Try 1 small move. Reply with yours.

#NewYear #TeacherReset #ActivateLearning

Want richer student talk? Start with silence.

Give students 30 sec of quiet think time before discussion. It opens space for deeper ideas, stronger reasoning, and more equitable participation.

Sensemaking grows when we make room for it.

#ActivateSensemakingSeries #NGSS

The best lessons start with curiosity.

“What do you notice?” “What do you wonder?”
When students ask, investigate, and explain, science comes alive.

#STEM #ScienceTeaching #InquiryBasedLearning #NGSS #ActivateLearning

If one snowflake weighs 0.02g, how many are in 1kg? Let students estimate, discuss, and model.

#morningbellringer #classroom #stem

Winter is full of STEM moments. Use seasonal changes to explore matter and temperature. Low-prep STEM idea: Melt snow. Measure. Compare predictions. Let students lead the sensemaking.

#ScienceEducation #STEMTeaching #NGSS #ActivateLearning #StudentCenteredLearning

Great science starts with curiosity.

Activate Learning programs help students ask questions, investigate, and make sense of the world through evidence and exploration.

See how our approach empowers real learning: www.activatelearning.com

#STEM #NGSS #ActivateLearning

Science class isn’t just about facts—it’s about thinking.
Strong STEM education builds problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and future leaders.

Let’s raise thinkers, not just test-takers.

#STEM #ScienceEducation #CriticalThinking #ActivateLearning

STEM is stronger when all voices are included.
Today we celebrate #LGBTQIAinSTEM and the innovators shaping a more inclusive future for science.
Representation matters. Belonging drives discovery.

#STEMEducation #ActivateLearning #DiversityInSTEM #Inclusion #ScienceForAll

Ask your students: How can data prove or challenge what we believe?

Whether it’s a lab or life, critical thinking begins with evidence. 📊

#Bellringer #CriticalThinking

Free STEM Teaching Resource: What Causes Hurricanes? - Activate Learning Our free lesson plans for Elementary, Middle and High School offer a fascinating look into what causes hurricanes. Download free lessons now!

Help your students understand the science behind hurricanes with this free, easy-to-use teaching resource.

Dive into the “how” and “why” of hurricane formation, bringing real-world science into your classroom.

📥 Download here: activatelearning.com/free-stem-te...

Why Student Talk Matters in OpenSciEd | OpenSciEd On-Demand Resources YouTube video by OpenSciEd Account

Student talk isn’t noise—it’s learning in motion. 💬
See how #OpenSciEd helps students move from guessing answers to figuring things out together.

🎥 Watch now → www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6qL...

#OpenSciEd #ScienceEducation #NGSS #ActivateLearning #EduSky

Teachers are the heroes of every science classroom. 🧪
We make their jobs easier with hands-on curriculum, real support, and professional learning that works.
When teachers succeed, students thrive.

#STEM #ScienceEducation #ActivateLearning #TeacherSupport

OpenSciEd K-12 | Activate Learning A unified OpenSciEd K-12 science education approach that provides cohesive and high-quality science instruction across all grade levels.

Science starts early — and with the right support, it thrives.
@OpenSciEd Elementary is now available through Activate Learning 🧪

Hands-on, inquiry-based science for K–5.
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#STEM #K5Science #ScienceEducation #OpenSciEd #ActivateLearning #NGSS

The spark you ignite today can fuel tomorrow’s biggest discoveries. ✨

Every moment of curiosity you inspire shapes the future.

#STEMEducation #ScienceTeaching #FutureThinkers #ActivateLearning

Science class isn’t about memorizing facts.
It’s about building critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and future leaders.

Let’s raise the next generation of innovators.

#STEM #ScienceEducation #CriticalThinking #ActivateLearning

Activate Learning Virtual Investigations Activate Learning Virtual Investigations™ bring interactive virtual science labs to life anytime, anywhere. Built for the OpenSciEd Middle School curriculum.

Science shouldn’t depend on a zip code. 🌍

Activate Learning Virtual Investigations™ make NGSS-aligned, hands-on learning accessible anywhere.
When we expand access, we expand opportunity.

🔗 activatelearning.com/middle-schoo...

Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TFB...

#STEM #NGSS

Case Study: Igniting a Science Education Transformation in Ascension Parish School District with IQWST and OpenSciEd - Activate Learning New case study featuring the remarkable success story of Ascension Parish Schools in revitalizing their science education program with IQWST and OpenSciEd.

Ascension Parish Schools turned pandemic learning loss into STEM success. 🚀

✅ Hands-on learning (IQWST + @OpenSciEd)
✅ Empowered teachers
✅ NGSS-aligned results
See how partnership drives transformation:
🔗 activatelearning.com/case-study-i...

#STEM #NGSS #ScienceEd

Activate Learning Insight Middle School NGSS Assessments with AI-Assisted Scoring and Feedback YouTube video by ActivateLearning

Have you tried AI-assisted scoring? 👩‍🏫

With Activate Learning Insight™, middle school teachers get pre-made NGSS assessments, smarter feedback & less grading stress. More time for students. 🙌

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_8P...

#NGSS #EdTech #ActivateLearning

What if science started with a question—not an answer? 🔍
That’s the power of investigation-centered learning. Curiosity fuels discovery, and discovery drives real understanding.

www.activatelearning.com

#STEM #NGSS #ActivateLearning

Happy Coding Week!

Code challenge:
01001111 01110000 01100101 01101110 01010011 01100011 01101001 01000101 01100100

What does it spell? Hint: It’s shaping the future of middle school computer science. 🤔

#CodeWeek #STEM #Binary

Bellringer Monday: Teachers, what’s one way you show students that struggle and discovery go hand in hand?

#GrowthMindset #ScienceEducation #ActivateLearning