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Exploring the Crosscutting Concepts and Science & Engineering Practices with Picture Books

This course connects science instruction with read-aloud practices to help educators create more opportunities for meaningful science conversations. Participants will explore NGSS crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices, apply research-based read-aloud strategies, and develop plans for integrating science learning into literacy instruction. This is an online course. Upon registration,

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Science Notebooks For Student Sensemaking

This course explores how science notebooks can strengthen student observation, reflection, and scientific thinking across the curriculum. Participants will learn practical strategies for introducing and managing notebooks, supporting student sketching and sensemaking, integrating notebooks with science, ELA, and math, and providing effective feedback. This is an online course. Upon registration,

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Emily Starr

Emily Starr brings over 20 years of curriculum development and professional learning experience focused on helping elementary teachers impact students. In addition to her classroom teaching experience, Emily researched best practices in science education as the principal investigator for five federally-funded grants, co-developed and led Iowa’s science professional learning elementary sessions, presented at state and national conferences including NSTA, and is a peer reviewer for the journal, Science and Children. She combines her MA in Children’s Literature with her expertise in science education to create courses that celebrate cross-curricular integration.