What It Means to Teach Scientists (For You and for the Scientists!)

Presented by Rebecca Abbott, Professional Learning Lead, University of California, Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsored by Amplify Science

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View this edWebinar to explore how phenomena-based learning and the right science content can cultivate curiosity and shift student mindsets, helping them grow from in-class problem solvers to real-world solution seekers. Hear from Rebecca Abbott, Professional Learning Lead from UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science, to learn ways to elevate your science implementation, build student agency, and increase engagement in science.

With these tips, students will not only build strong transdisciplinary skills that strengthen their college and career readiness, but they’ll also boost their overall literacy, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills that will help them succeed in your classroom and beyond.

This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary school teachers, middle school science teachers, and building-level leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenter

Rebecca Abbott is the Professional Learning Lead for The Learning Design Group at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science. In her 10 years at the Lawrence, she has been supporting teachers and instructional leaders in implementing research-based science and instructional materials and approaches designed by The Learning Design Group. She also taught for over 15 years in the San Francisco Bay Area and served as an interdisciplinary K–5 instructional coach and English learner specialist.

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Amplify Science is dedicated to collaborating with educators to create learning experiences that are rigorous and riveting for all students. Our phenomena-based curriculum for grades K–8 helps turn students into scientists, preparing them for success in class and beyond.