Virtual Colorado Science Conference: Data Puzzles Session

Data Puzzles: Making Sense of Science in the Classroom

Saturday, November 6th 2021 (2:00 pm - 2:50 pm MDT)

Speakers: Lynne Harden, Jon Griffith, and Katya Schloesser (CIRES Education & Outreach at the University of Colorado Boulder)

Virtual Colorado Science Conference: CLEAN Session

The Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN)

Saturday, November 6th 2021 (1:05 pm - 1:55 pm MDT)

Speaker: Heidi Ragsdale (STEM Educator Advocate and Trainer)

Data Puzzles

Data Puzzles includes innovative lessons that combine classroom-friendly datasets with the research-backed instructional practices of Ambitious Science Teaching to support students in making sense of science phenomena and bringing authentic data into classrooms.

HEART Force Kickoff: Engaging ALL Students in Student-Led Projects

Join us for a Kickoff webinar for the Hazard Education and Awareness Task Force program 2021-2022 school year. We will review program specifics for the year, and will be joined by Dr. Alison Boardman, professor at the CU Boulder School of Education.

Dr. Boardman is currently researching ways to support students with disabilities within Project-Based Learning classrooms, and will share some initial research findings, tips for structuring workshop time in the classroom, as well as effective group work structures and supports.

A Changing Arctic Ecosystem

Lesson 8: Final Explanation

Teacher Guide - Google Doc

Lesson 7: Final Model Construction

Teacher Guide - Google Doc

Lesson 6: Putting Pieces Together

Teacher Guide - Google Doc

Lesson 5: Tracing the Flow of Carbon Through the Arctic Food Web

Teacher Guide - Google Doc

Lesson 3: Photosynthesis Investigation

Teacher Guide - Google Doc