EduCon 2024

Science is a process of observing the natural world, questioning, making hypotheses, designing and performing experiments, and drawing conclusions from evidence. Many, if not most, of the "labs" done in grades 6-12 focus on demonstration of properties and building lab and skills. Let's talk about ways to make science better reflect the true nature of the discipline. We face limitations including class size, resources, safety concerns and time constraints. How can we make this work at our schools? The presenter will share an approach that is underway in her classes, its successes and challenges. Participants are encouraged to share how they have made research more authentic in their classrooms and ideas they might have about making this even more approachable. We will reference NGSS science practices as we discuss our work and dreams for future work.