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Social and Emotional Learning in Science: Using Collaboration in the Classroom

Productive discourse lends itself well to building a community where social and emotional learning in science is supported.

Dr. Cary Sneider
NGSS Writing Team Leader, Associate Research Professor at Portland State University

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7 Fun Spring Activities for Elementary Students

Happy spring! Try these 7 spring activities for elementary students for ideas to celebrate the season!

Alicia Ivory
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Phases of the Moon Activities and Lesson Plan Ideas

Shoot for the moon with free science and math resources, including activities, labs, and FUNomenal Readers.

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

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Podcast: Fostering a Passion for STEM with Chicago Teacher Misty Richmond

We're kicking off season 4 with Chicago Public Schools teacher Misty Richmond, who discusses how she gets her students invested in STEM careers.

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

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7 Outdoor Teaching Strategies

Thinking of teaching outside of the classroom? Make the most of your school's location with these outdoor teaching strategies.

Hannah French
Teacher, Rowe Elementary School, MA

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90-Second Science: Quick and Easy Science Experiments

Watch these 90-Second Science videos of quick and easy science experiments for kids that you can do at home or in the classroom.

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Understand How the Human Brain Works to Build Classroom Routines

As you return to your school or classroom, keep these ideas in mind to create a neuro-friendly environment as a teacher or administrator.

Dr. Adam Drummond
Author, Associate Partner; Center for Model Schools Instructional Leadership

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Free Teaching Resources: Fun Classroom Activities and Lesson Plan Ideas

Find free teaching resources. Explore fun classroom activities, lessons plans, downloadables, and videos for Grade K–12 kids to keep learning and growing at grade level.

Shaped Staff

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The COVID-19 Vaccine in Schools: Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine in schools, including whether teachers will be required to get vaccinated and how this may affect classroom instruction.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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How to Incorporate SEL Into an Elementary Science Curriculum

Listen as two former science teachers discuss practical ways to implement social and emotional learning activities in your science classroom.

Ann Pearson
Shaped Contributor

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Virtual Museum Offerings to Keep Kids Learning Year-Round

Museums everywhere are offering free virtual tours and hands-on activities for students.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Actividades de ciencias de Grados 1-2 para el aprendizaje a distancia de verano: Alto en el cielo

Exploren una variedad de actividades de aprendizaje para alentar a su niño(a) a realizar exploraciones científicas de objetos en el cielo.

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Grades 3-5 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Up in the Sky

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in objects in the sky.

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Actividades de ciencias de Kindergarten para el aprendizaje a distancia de verano: Alto en el cielo

Exploren una variedad de actividades de aprendizaje para alentar a su niño(a) a realizar exploraciones científicas de objetos en el cielo.

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Grades 1-2 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Up in the Sky

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in objects in the sky.

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Kindergarten Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Up in the Sky

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in objects in the sky.

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Actividades de ciencias de Grados 6-8 para el aprendizaje a distancia de verano: Alto en el cielo

Explora una variedad de actividades de aprendizaje de ciencias para relacionarte con objetos en el cielo.

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Kindergarten Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Conservation

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in environmental conservation.

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