Boost Engagement with Supplemental Science Kits: Active Minds, Active Learning

This edWebinar invites educators to explore the merits of adding hands-on, minds-on learning activities to their current curriculum. Patricia Kopkau, a recently retired public school science teacher with 30 years of classroom experience, will examine the pedagogical implications of laboratory experiences, STEM investigations, and other tactile activities that stimulate curiosity and develop deeper levels of understanding. Attendees will see how supplemental kits can be integrated into existing science content to reinforce core concepts, support differentiated instruction, and strengthen student engagement across grade levels. Through practical examples and classroom-ready strategies, the session will demonstrate how supplemental kits blend seamlessly with established lesson plans—minimizing preparation time while maximizing instructional impact. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for enriching their science programs and fostering active, inquiry-driven learning.

During this edWebinar, attendees will learn:

• Where hands-on kits deliver the greatest payoff within a unit or pacing guide
• Techniques for running station-based and small-group investigations, even with limited time or materials
• Simple ways to connect kit activities to assessments and measurable learning outcomes
• Tips for adapting a single activity across different ability levels and grade bands
• A quick checklist for choosing kits that align with the standards already being taught

This edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school leaders, district leaders, STEM/STEAM directors, science coordinators, and science supervisors.