Archive: OpenSciEd 101: An Introduction to Transforming Science Classrooms, June 16, 2025

Curious about a new way to approach science teaching and learning? Join us for OpenSciEd 101–an introductory web seminar designed for teachers, instructional leaders, science coordinators, and anyone interested in discovering how OpenSciEd is transforming science education.

In this session, we will cover the essentials of OpenSciEd and explore why it’s gaining national attention. You will gain a clear understanding of what OpenSciEd is, why it matters, and how it meets the needs of today’s dynamic classrooms.  We will examine how the curriculum aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and state standards, and what that means for coherent, three-dimensional instruction. Most importantly, we will highlight the real-world impact OpenSciEd has on student learning—from deeper engagement to stronger scientific reasoning skills.

Whether you are exploring new curriculum options or looking for powerful ways to support student-centered science instruction, this web seminar is a great place to start.

All individuals receive a certificate of participation and 100 NSTA activity points for attending the live seminar and completing the end-of-program survey. A certificate of participation is not awarded for watching the recorded version of the program.

We invite you to register for upcoming web seminars at NSTA.

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Below are comments from individuals who attended the seminar:

  • "The web seminar provided a good introduction to OpenSci Ed, it's purpose, and examples of what it looks like in the classroom. They explained the philosophy behind it."
  • "Well prepared--meaning that even though it was fast paced, there was a good sense that everything was leading to more information. And specific additional information, not just "sometime in the future...""
  • "What an interactive web seminar! I felt like I was constantly engaged in some sort of question or conversation. Which is exactly what I think that students need to be doing when they are in the classroom! How important it is for students to continue to learn and grow throughout the classroom period to keep themselves actively engaged."

A certificate of attendance was deposited into participants' account page for completing the evaluation form at the end of the program.

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