Member Web Seminar

What does it take to create a science classroom where students feel empowered to share their ideas, ask questions, and figure things out together? 

Sensemaking is not just about instructional strategies, it is about classroom culture. Together, we will dive into practical approaches for fostering norms, routines, and mindsets that encourage students to engage deeply with phenomena, persist through uncertainty, and build science ideas over time.

You will leave with actionable strategies to shift classroom dynamics, elevate student voice, and create an environment where students see themselves as capable science thinkers.

Participants will:

• Learn what a sensemaking culture looks and feels like in action
• Explore strategies to build trust, curiosity, and productive discourse
• Understand how to support students in taking ownership of their learning
• Reflect on their current classroom culture and identify next steps for growth

Who should attend:

• K–12 science educators
• Instructional coaches
• School leaders committed to transforming science instruction into a student-driven, meaning-making experience

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.