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30 Ways to Think Like a Scientist

Support 3D learning and scientific thinking with ease using practical strategies aligned to the science and engineering practices in NGSS and Experience Science™.

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Think Like a Scientist and Spark Scientific Thinking For Grades K-8

Want students to observe, question, explain and think like a scientist? This free guide gives you easy ways to build those habits into everyday instruction.

With 30 Ready-to-Use Strategies, you’ll get practical ideas to:

  • Boost student engagement
  • Build teamwork and communication
  • Strengthen science and engineering practices
  • Support planning, modeling, and reflection
  • Reinforce evidence-based explanations

Use these flexible tips before, during, or after an activity to deepen thinking and make learning take root. Every strategy connects with Experience Science for grades K–8, our hands-on program designed for NGSS. Whether you teach elementary or middle school, this free Think Like a Scientist resource is packed with ideas you can use right away.

 

Please fill out the form to request your free copy of Think Like A Scientist and Engineer: 30 Ready-to-Use Strategies for Grades K-8.

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