Integrating Authentic Research into the Classroom

Are you an educator in a Title I  school looking to increase student engagement through authentic research projects?  If you want to learn how to guide your students through the process of conducting real research and designing their experiments, our team can help you integrate this into your classroom. 

Now booking sessions for April and May!

This program is grant-funded and would be of no cost to your school. 

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Why You Should Participate: 

• Increases Student Engagement – Engaged students lead to a more dynamic and rewarding teaching experience.
• Aligns to Standards – Teaching authentic research supports science core ideas and science and engineering practices while also connecting to language arts and math standards.
• Gain Practical Strategies – Educators learn proven, step-by-step methods from experts to incorporate authentic research into daily lessons effectively.
• Receive Ongoing Support – Educators receive continuous coaching and guidance throughout the year on all aspects of authentic research, ensuring they have the resources and expertise they need.

Benefits for Students: 

• Builds Critical Skills – Engaging in authentic research helps students develop critical thinking, data analysis, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Encourages Scientific Thinking – Students act as scientists and engineers, learning to investigate and innovate.
• Inspires Passion for STEM – Hands-on research fosters excitement about STEM fields and potential future careers.
• Promotes a Growth Mindset – Students learn to view failure as a stepping stone to growth and improvement.

What Do We Wonder

Grades 4-8

What Do We Wonder is a four-part program that immerses students in the scientific process, guiding them to observe the world around them, develop testable questions from those observations, and collect and analyze data to draw meaningful conclusions. Educators will have the opportunity to observe a modeled lesson in the classroom, showcasing best practices for integrating authentic research into teaching. The activities are aligned with Arizona science standards and science and engineering practices, while also incorporating elements of English language arts and math standards. 

Advancing STEM Research in High Schools

Grades 9-12

This program is a multiple-day, in-person, professional development workshop focused on curriculum, activities, and guides to support high school teachers involved in providing science/STEM research opportunities for their students. Educators will learn how to reach their goals and overcome obstacles specific to their school/region.

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