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SUMMARY:NGSS\, Phenomena\, and the Use of Sensemaking in Science
DESCRIPTION:Register for Workshop\n \nGive students more opportunities to think\, reason\, and make sense of the world around them. Join the New Hampshire Learning Initiative (NHLI) for a hands-on\, two-day design workshop crafted for K–12 science educators\, coaches\, and leaders. Rather than a sit-and-get presentation\, this interactive session dives into three-dimensional\, phenomenon-driven learning from both the learner and teacher perspectives. Click here to download a printable flyer for this workshop. \nWhat You Will Do \n\n\nExperience phenomena as a learner: Discover what creates genuine curiosity and drives the need to understand scientific concepts. \n\n\nDevelop and revise models: Practice making student thinking visible and track how explanations evolve as new evidence emerges. \n\n\nInvestigate authentic questions: Gather evidence out of a need to figure things out\, not just follow lab step-by-step instructions. \n\n\nConnect the three dimensions: Seamlessly integrate Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs)\, Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs)\, and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) to explain phenomena. \n\n\nLink to performance-based assessment: Connect classroom sensemaking directly to performance-based curriculum and assessment design. \n\n\nDesign for your classroom: Translate core ideas into practical\, high-impact learning experiences ready to implement with your students. \n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\nK–12 science teachers\, teacher leaders\, and instructional coaches \n\n\nScience coordinators\, curriculum directors\, and district leaders \n\n\nPrincipals and school leaders responsible for science professional learning \n\n\nWorkshop Details & Options \n\n\nDates & Time: Thursday & Friday\, November 5–6\, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. \n\n\nLocation: McLane Audubon Center\, Concord\, NH \n\n\nCost: $500 per person (Lunch included) \n\n\nFacilitator: Sue Downer\, Director of STEM and Performance Learning\, NHLI \n\n\nGraduate Credit: 3 optional Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) graduate credits available for full participation at a discounted rate of $240/credit.
URL:https://nhlearninginitiative.org/event/ngss-phenomena-sense-making-workshop/
LOCATION:McLane Audubon Center\, 84 Silk Farm Road\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Project Based Learning: Design Learning That Gives Students a Reason to Care
DESCRIPTION:  \n   \n\nCombine the power of Project-Based Learning with Agile practices to create dynamic\, student-centered learning experiences that build critical skills for today and tomorrow. Our three-day professional learning experience equips educators with the mindset\, tools\, and practices to design and facilitate meaningful Project-Based Learning (PBL) using an Agile approach. \nClick here for a downloadable PDF \nEvent Overview & Schedule\n\nDates: June 28–30\, 2027\nTime: 8:00am–2:00pm\nLocation: McLane Audubon Center\, Concord\, NH\nCost: $595 per person (Lunch included)\nEnrollment Deadline: June 25\, 2027\n\n\n3-Day Workshop Structure\n\nDay 1: FOUNDATIONS – What Makes PBL Powerful?\n\nThe why and what of high-quality PBL characteristics and design elements\nExploring real-world relevance and impact\nCrafting driving questions and authentic tasks\n\n\nDay 2: DESIGN – Plan with Purpose\n\nAgile practices for student collaboration\nAgile tools for iterative planning and flexibility\nBackward design for PBL & integrating standards and skills\n\n\nDay 3: FACILITATE – Bring to Life\n\nManaging the learning process (sprints\, check-ins\, feedback loops)\nAssessment and reflection\nFinalize and share your PBL Plan\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Take Away\n\nPractical Tools: Templates\, protocols\, and examples you can use right away.\nHands-on Learning: Work\, collaborate\, and design alongside other educators.\nAgile in Action: Learn how to use short cycles\, feedback\, and flexibility to support student success.\nLasting Impact: Leave with a plan and the confidence to make it happen.\n\n\nOptional Graduate Credit\n\nSNHU Graduate Credit: 3 graduate credits available for full participation at $240/credit ($720 in addition to registration fee)\, due by June 27\, 2027.\n\n\nFacilitator\nBari Boisvert (Director of Student-Centered Learning\, NHLI)\nBari Boisvert brings over 27 years of classroom teaching and leadership experience to empower educators in competency-based and project-based learning. A dedicated mentor and Professional Learning Community (PLC) leader\, she works directly with educators across New Hampshire to build authentic\, empowering learning environments. \nRegister for PBL Workshop
URL:https://nhlearninginitiative.org/event/project-based-learning-design-learning-that-gives-students-a-reason-to-care/
LOCATION:McLane Audubon Center\, 84 Silk Farm Road\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
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