Unit 8.1: Contact Forces Format: 4-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Experience the anchoring phenomenon routine and storyline development Facilitate key investigations and student-driven discussions Establish effective classroom norms that support a culture of figuring out Analyze assessments and student work to inform instruction Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 7.1. Cost: $1,050 Workshop Dates & Locations: July 15–18, 2025 – Norwood | Four Points August 5-8, 2025 – Amherst | UMass

Unit 8.1: Contact Forces Format: 4-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Experience the anchoring phenomenon routine and storyline development Facilitate key investigations and student-driven discussions Establish effective classroom norms that support a culture of figuring out Analyze assessments and student work to inform instruction Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 7.1. Cost: $1,050 Workshop Dates & Locations: July 15–18, 2025 – Norwood | Four Points August 5-8, 2025 – Amherst | UMass

Unit 8.1: Contact Forces Format: 4-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Experience the anchoring phenomenon routine and storyline development Facilitate key investigations and student-driven discussions Establish effective classroom norms that support a culture of figuring out Analyze assessments and student work to inform instruction Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 7.1. Cost: $1,050 Workshop Dates & Locations: July 15–18, 2025 – Norwood | Four Points August 5-8, 2025 – Amherst | UMass

Unit 7.6: Earth’s Resources & Human Impact Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on students’ writing and drawing to identify strengths and potential barriers to sensemaking Analyze lessons and student work to understand the purpose and variety of writing and drawing opportunities in OpenSciEd Explore ways to customize OpenSciEd materials to meet student needs while staying aligned with core instructional goals Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachusetts educators, this

Unit 7.6: Earth’s Resources & Human Impact Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on students’ writing and drawing to identify strengths and potential barriers to sensemaking Analyze lessons and student work to understand the purpose and variety of writing and drawing opportunities in OpenSciEd Explore ways to customize OpenSciEd materials to meet student needs while staying aligned with core instructional goals Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachusetts educators, this

Unit 7.6: Earth’s Resources & Human Impact Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on students’ writing and drawing to identify strengths and potential barriers to sensemaking Analyze lessons and student work to understand the purpose and variety of writing and drawing opportunities in OpenSciEd Explore ways to customize OpenSciEd materials to meet student needs while staying aligned with core instructional goals Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachusetts educators, this

Unit 7.5: Ecosystem Dynamics Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd assessments using key criteria for three-dimensional (3D) learning Identify and evaluate the different types of assessments within the OpenSciEd assessment system Examine student work to provide meaningful feedback and support 3D learning Use assessment guidance to reflect on instruction and prepare for upcoming lessons Engage in select unit lessons from the student perspective Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this sessio

Unit 7.5: Ecosystem Dynamics Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd assessments using key criteria for three-dimensional (3D) learning Identify and evaluate the different types of assessments within the OpenSciEd assessment system Examine student work to provide meaningful feedback and support 3D learning Use assessment guidance to reflect on instruction and prepare for upcoming lessons Engage in select unit lessons from the student perspective Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this sessio

Unit 7.5: Ecosystem Dynamics Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd assessments using key criteria for three-dimensional (3D) learning Identify and evaluate the different types of assessments within the OpenSciEd assessment system Examine student work to provide meaningful feedback and support 3D learning Use assessment guidance to reflect on instruction and prepare for upcoming lessons Engage in select unit lessons from the student perspective Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this sessio

Unit 7.4: Matter Cycling & Photosynthesis Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Explore how OpenSciEd lessons are designed to reflect Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles Identify instructional strategies that align with UDL to support diverse learners Analyze lessons to uncover goals, anticipate barriers, and apply UDL to create flexible learning pathways Discover strategies for supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) through a UDL lens Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session.

Unit 7.4: Matter Cycling & Photosynthesis Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Explore how OpenSciEd lessons are designed to reflect Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles Identify instructional strategies that align with UDL to support diverse learners Analyze lessons to uncover goals, anticipate barriers, and apply UDL to create flexible learning pathways Discover strategies for supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) through a UDL lens Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session.

Unit 7.4: Matter Cycling & Photosynthesis Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Explore how OpenSciEd lessons are designed to reflect Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles Identify instructional strategies that align with UDL to support diverse learners Analyze lessons to uncover goals, anticipate barriers, and apply UDL to create flexible learning pathways Discover strategies for supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) through a UDL lens Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session.

Unit 7.3: Metabolic Reactions Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd classroom videos to explore features of a productive classroom culture.

Unit 7.3: Metabolic Reactions Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd classroom videos to explore features of a productive classroom culture.

Unit 7.3: Metabolic Reactions Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd classroom videos to explore features of a productive classroom culture.

Unit 7.2: Chemical Reactions & Energy Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on successes and challenges from implementing the first unit Analyze lessons and student work to understand the purpose and variety of writing and drawing opportunities in OpenSciEd Explore teacher moves and supports that deepen student sensemaking Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 8.2. Cost: $750 Workshop Dates & Locations: February 3–4, 2026 – Norwood | Fo

Unit 7.2: Chemical Reactions & Energy Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on successes and challenges from implementing the first unit Analyze lessons and student work to understand the purpose and variety of writing and drawing opportunities in OpenSciEd Explore teacher moves and supports that deepen student sensemaking Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 8.2. Cost: $750 Workshop Dates & Locations: February 3–4, 2026 – Norwood | Fo

Unit 7.2: Chemical Reactions & Energy Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on successes and challenges from implementing the first unit Analyze lessons and student work to understand the purpose and variety of writing and drawing opportunities in OpenSciEd Explore teacher moves and supports that deepen student sensemaking Note: We recommend participation in Unit 6.1, Unit 7.1, or Unit 8.1 (curriculum launch) prior to attending this session. Note: For Massachusetts educators, this is Unit 8.2. Cost: $750 Workshop Dates & Locations: February 3–4, 2026 – Norwood | Fo