PLI #4

About the Session

NSTA is providing an OpenSciEd Curriculum Launch Workshop* for the High School Biology Unit B.1 Ecosystem Interactions & Dynamics to immerse you in teaching and learning driven by students making sense of phenomena. Experience the innovative learning of OpenSciEd’s high-quality instructional materials first-hand from the students’ perspective (lesson immersions) and see how students’ sensemaking develops across the unit through careful analyses of classroom videos, real student work, and student and teacher interviews.

You will walk away from this experience with a deep understanding of the High School Biology Unit B.1 Ecosystem Interactions & Dynamics and be well-prepared to confidently facilitate learning in your classroom. In addition, you’ll become an expert in navigating all of the resources embedded in the OpenSciEd unit materials so you can maximize your impact on student engagement and learning.

All conference attendees are invited to continue their professional learning virtually in the OpenSciEd High School Biology Unit B.1 Curriculum Launch Workshop (24 total hours) and Facilitator Training (32 total hours).
 

• 6 hours onsite at the Minneapolis Conference PLI
• 18 hours virtual to complete 4-day curriculum launch*
• 8 additional hours virtual to complete facilitator training* (optional)

Virtual workshop sessions will be held over the month of December 2025.

*Registration for virtual sessions incurs additional cost

Takeaways

• Gain experience and confidence to implement an OpenSciEd high school unit in your classroom.
• Create an opportunity to complete the OpenSciEd high school curriculum launch and facilitator training after the conference ends (virtual workshop sessions).