05-29-2024 Science Updates

Lawrence Hall of Science seeks feedback from K-12 science educators in Ohio The Science Education for Public Understanding Program (SEPUP) within the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California – Berkeley is seeking feedback from K-12 science teachers. SEPUP seeks to better understand science teachers’ use of and experiences with the Science and Engineering Practices from the Framework for K-12 Science Education.  This information will be used by SEPUP to develop professional learning experiences and instructional materials for science teachers. If you would like to participate, please complete this brief survey. All responses and participants are anonymous. Participants may provide their email address to receive the results of the survey. A general state summary will also be made available to the science team at Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to assist in supporting science instruction in Ohio.   Please note that this survey is voluntary, and participants will not be compensated. The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.   If you have any questions, please contact wendy.jackson@berkeley.edu.

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