All Sensemaking resources

Journal Article

Argumentation Goes Viral

Although argumentation is a critical historical component of scientific literacy, the recent coronavirus pandemic and associated issues have highlight...

By David C. Owens, Noah P. Sheridan, and Amanda L. Townley

5E Research Sensemaking Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Growing Students' Meaning-Making

In this sensemaking lesson, K–2 students explore how different factors influence seed germination and explain the elements necessary to sprout. Note...

By Patrick Brown, Jessica Fries-Gaither, and Kathy Renfrew

Elementary 5E Crosscutting Concepts Pedagogy Sensemaking Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, October 10, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Kindergarten Pre-K Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Biology Climate Change Climate Science Computer Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering English Language Learners Equity Evolution General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Leadership Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics News Phenomena Physical Science Physics Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Sensemaking STEM Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Promoting Sensemaking Through an Impactful Instructional Sequence

By Patrick L. Brown and Rodger W. Bybee

5E NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Sensemaking Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

Journal Article

Promoting Sensemaking

By Patrick Brown and Rodger Bybee

Elementary Crosscutting Concepts NGSS Performance Expectations Physical Science Sensemaking Three-Dimensional Learning

Reports Article

From the Field: Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, August 9, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Astronomy Biology Careers Chemistry Climate Change Computer Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science General Science Inclusion Inquiry Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Life Science News Phenomena Physics Professional Learning Safety Science and Engineering Practices Sensemaking STEM Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

From the Field: Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 28, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Preschool Biology Careers Chemistry Climate Change Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering English Language Learners Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics News NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Professional Learning Sensemaking STEM Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers From the Field, June 21, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Biology Careers Chemistry Climate Change Computer Science Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering English Language Learners Environmental Science General Science Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics New Science Teachers News NGSS Phenomena Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Sensemaking STEM Teaching Strategies

Blog Post

New York City Department of Education Takes a Systems Approach to Science Education With Multilingual Learners

By Greg Borman, Theresa Ocol, and Okhee Lee

Sensemaking

Journal Article

Some of You Are Smiling Now

By Renee Affolter, Katherine L. McNeill, and Gretchen Brinza

Middle School Equity Professional Learning Sensemaking Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

Freebies for Science Teachers/From the Field, March 22, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Astronomy Biology Careers Chemistry Climate Change Computer Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy News Physical Science Physics Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Sensemaking STEM Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Watersheds, Communities, and Collaboration

By Joshua Boling, Max Longhurst, and Kimberly Lott

Elementary Earth & Space Science Interdisciplinary Life Science Sensemaking Teaching Strategies