Using Science Tools
Take student inquiry to the next level by equipping teachers with a proven strategy for introducing science tools with confidence. Building on the foundation of interactive notebooks and guiding questions, this workshop demonstrates how to turn student curiosity into hands-on investigations. Teachers will learn how to guide students in using real science tools to collect meaningful data, transforming everyday questions into authentic scientific discovery.
Key Takeaways:
Universal Application: Learn an adaptable strategy for introducing any science tool regardless of grade level or curriculum content.
NGSS Practice Mastery: Elevate student confidence in the Science & Engineering Practices through active data collection, planning investigations, and empirical observation.
Enhanced Critical Thinking: Apply Crosscutting Concepts to help students see science tools not just as instruments, but as essential lenses for identifying patterns and scale.
Series Connection: Students record tool guides and data directly into their Interactive Science Notebooks & Journals, building a personalized, curated reference library to use throughout the year.
Empower your teachers with the confidence and strategies needed to let students think, act, and see themselves as true scientists!
Tools that help you observe the unseen depths of the world
Microscopes provide students with a portal to an invisible world, letting them explore biology, geology, physics, chemistry, and astronomy. Diffraction gratings transition students from simply seeing light to analyzing its composition, which bridges the gap between physics, chemistry, and even astronomy. Putting these strategies to work in the classroom lets your students see themselves as scientists and the world as their laboratory.