Making Phenomena-Based Science a Success for Educators and Students

Presented by Dr. Christopher Moore, Haddix Community Chair of Physical Science and Professor of Physics, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)

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High-quality, phenomena- and inquiry-based science curricula promise deeper learning, yet many districts discover that adoption alone does not translate into consistent classroom success.

In this edWebinar, Christopher Moore, Ph.D., author of Teaching Science Thinking and a national leader in inquiry-based STEM education and instructional change at scale, explains why curricula alone rarely change teaching, why “free” materials often carry hidden implementation costs, and how districts can scale phenomena-based instruction without overwhelming teachers or weakening outcomes.

Attendees will gain practical classroom strategies that make inquiry workable in real classrooms, while district leaders will learn how to evaluate, support, and scale instructional change in ways that reflect the realities of frontline implementation. Attendees will learn:

• How to make inquiry teaching realistic and manageable for everyday instruction with classroom-ready strategies
• Why strong science curricula do not always lead to strong results and what successful classrooms and districts do differently
• What to look for when selecting science curricula and supporting science instruction that strengthens student thinking and supports teachers

All educators interested in high school science—especially classroom teachers, curriculum directors, instructional leaders, and school and district administrators—are encouraged to attend this edWebinar.

About the Presenter

Christopher Moore, Ph.D., is the Haddix Community Chair of Physical Science and Professor of Physics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). Dr. Moore conducts research in chemistry and physics education, teacher preparation, and change processes in educational institutions. He is the author of the books Creating Scientists and Teaching Science Thinking, both of which provide frameworks for teachers implementing modern science standards. As Director of the UNO STEM Teaching, Research, and Inquiry-Based Learning (TRAIL) Center, Dr. Moore supports community programming that elevates human potential through lifelong learning, focusing on in-service teacher professional development. Previously, he was a high school science teacher in Virginia.

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