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“Look mom, no hands!” While we know that’s a bit cliché, there is such a thing as a “no hands” classroom discussion....

We know that it can be challenging for educators to find adequate time to thoroughly assess new science programs or, in...

It’s not enough for scientists to understand science concepts. They must also be able to record their observations,...

Each Great Minds® curriculum has instructional routines that nurture engagement, while making students’ thinking and...

Think for a moment about the diverse students who make up your class. You might have students who speak English as a...

Consider the last time you were the “new kid” in a group setting. Perhaps you decided to try a new class at the gym, or...

PhD Science® was written by teachers for teachers to help educators make the shift to a more student-driven...

We want your transition back to the classroom this fall to be a breeze. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our top...

All students deserve access to coherent science instructional materials. At Great Minds®, we support this belief by...

It’s that time again—time to start planning for the beginning of the school year. We all know that the start of a new...

We’ve all experienced it at one point or another—that feeling where you’ve reached your tipping point and you’re...

A decade after their release, A Framework for K–12 Science Education(2012)andthe Next Generation Science Standards...

Curious to see what’s new for PhD Science® for school year 2023–2024? New product offerings include additional...

What are phenomena? Scientific phenomena are observable events that students can ask questions about and that can be...

Students strive to make sense of the world around them by asking questions. Through science instruction, we can embrace...

Curious to know what Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is and what it looks like in a science classroom? Join PhD...

PhD Science^® students build knowledge coherently across modules and grade levels, leading to deep conceptual...

How do butterflies survive over time in a changing environment? This is an essential question that PhD Science® Level 3...

Do you recall how you learned science? You may not recall much if anything from science in your elementary years....

When I was in the classroom, I simply loved teaching science. I loved the curiosity, hands-on investigations, and...

Over a decade ago, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s (National Academies) report A...

Developing and using models is one of the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs). Join PhD Science® Implementation...

With new technology, new programs, new standards, or other new initiatives, the professional landscape for classroom...

Can curriculum and instructional materials be developed to not only support students in building knowledge and skills,...

When your students struggle, your instinct may be to jump in and help them. You care about your students, and you don’t...

There are many times when students are hesitant to participate in class, especially English learners. Supporting...

With the latest instructional materials evaluation from the Louisiana Department of Education, the PhD Science® K–2...

Have you been looking to boost scientific discourse in your classroom? We’ve got some tips to take your classroom...

As an educator, you’re keenly aware of how curious and observant children are. They strive to understand and make sense...

When it comes time to adopt a new program in your school or district, the process can feel quite overwhelming. You want...

When students feel like they have a voice in how their learning takes place, they often take additional initiative and...

Equity should be prioritized as a central component in all educational improvement efforts. The 2018 Pew Center report...

NGSS, PE, DCI, CCC/CC, SEP. Do these abbreviations sound familiar but also look a bit like alphabet soup? There are...

Assessing student progress is key for student development and teacher planning. PhD Science® uses three-dimensional,...

Our specially designed materials kits contain the supplies needed to implement the PhD Science® investigations and...

The PhD Science® team has put together the below resources to provide a rich, productive, engaging family night in your...

Family engagement has a direct positive impact on a student’s learning success. During every step of the learning...

Today, science classes have activities that connect to and build on knowledge. Students often design their...

Fresh notebooks, new bookbags, and sharpened pencils can only mean one thing—it’s back to school season. As you make...

If you have been introduced to three-dimensional science teaching and learning, chances are you’ve heard at least one...

The PhD Science® team has been busy responding to the needs of our implementers. This summer, we are working hard to...

Many educators find it difficult to fit science instruction into their daily schedules. Yet research shows that making...

As we approach the end of the school year, we hope you have some well-deserved rest on the horizon. Before you close...

Many educators have heard before that students need to engage in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Science...

Where can we find shadows? Can we see during a blackout? Can we see objects inside a cave without a light source? What...

Teachers and students in Lincoln Parish Schools in northern Louisiana agree: PhD Science® is great. The district...

For students to advance in the sciences, they need access to scientific terminology that promotes conceptual...

When I reflect on my science classes as a student, I think about reading a section of a textbook, answering a few...

Hands-on experiences are essential to science learning. Through hands-on activities and investigations, students...

PhD Science^® uses recurring anchor visuals throughout each module to help develop coherence and to collect and display...

Great Minds^® is pleased to announce that PhD Science^® was selected as a winning product of the “Educators Pick Best of...

As both new and veteran implementers facilitate PhD Science^® in their classrooms, the anchor visuals embedded in the...

The best piece of classroom management advice I ever got before I started teaching came from my mathematics methods...

PhD Science^® is an immersive curriculum that allows students to “dig in” with hands-on experience as they conduct...

The recent news that U.S. students’ science scores have declined since 2015 should be a wakeup call for anyone...

For school students, so much has changed since March 2020: from the way they get to school to how lunch is served to no...

As we dive into a new school year, now is a good time to focus on the two “Ps” that can help new implementers begin...

Just like each student has a backpack full of supplies to help them succeed, you as an educator have the same. As you...

Science education is consistently squeezed out of elementary school schedules. Distance and hybrid learning further...

As you prepare for the upcoming school year, we've pulled together some tips that will help you brush up on your...

How does PhD Science^® integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) with science instruction?

Students’ social and...

With all of the disruptions caused by the pandemic, we’re taking a moment to revisit some of the key instructional...

Though one of the most exciting times of the school year, the last few weeks before summer break can also be a...

Students’ social and emotional well-being is intimately connected to their academic success. When students feel a sense...

“Wit & Wisdom has been transformational, a real game-changer for us,” says Becky Michael, language arts content area...

Have the unprecedented challenges of this past school year thrown off your instructional calendar? Implementers across...

As we embark on the second half of this challenging school year, now is the time to review and reflect on our...

As PhD Science^® educators, we know that instructional routines increase student engagement and help make student...

In this video, you’ll hear from three members of the PhD Science team—Brianna Reilly, curriculum development manager,...

School looks different for most students this year, and that change requires a new focus on their social emotional...

In the Star Herald of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, school principal and science content area specialist Jeremy Behnke...

ICYMI The Texas Education Agency announced Great Minds as the creator of PhD Science TEKS Edition for Texas home...

Looking for ways to keep the science discourse going during distance learning? We’re here to help. Watch as Meg...

In this video, Meg Goodner, national director of implementation services for PhD Science^®, talks about how to adjust...

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020—Great Minds® today...

For years, US students trended downward in international rankings of science achievement. Our students deserved better.

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Thursday, October 31, 2019—PhD Science™ from Great...

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Friday, August 2, 2019—Great Minds® is now...