The Lawrence Hall of Science

The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.

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Students are climbing the DNA Structure at The Lawrence
10/26/2023
10:50 a.m.–11:50 a.m. CDT

The power of literacy integration: Enhancing opportunities for science learning and ELA gains in elementary grades

Elementary students deserve science! Experience a research-based approach to teaching science that leverages the mutually supportive aspects of phenomena-based science…

Sunstones at The Lawrence Hall of Science
10/26/2023
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CDT

You have the power! Bringing phenomena to life with NGSS-designed instructional materials

High quality instructional materials are essential for equitable access to science, but materials are only the start of the instructional…

Three educators are collaborating together.
10/28/2023

Content Integration in K-5 Classrooms — Lessons from the Field

Phenomena-based teaching and learning in science authentically lends itself to integration with literacy, language development, and other subject areas and…

Sunstones at The Lawrence Hall of Science
01/13/2024
9:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Through The Looking Glass: An Adventurous Hands-On Approach to Viewing

Refresh your senses as you explore innovative ideas for setting up science centers indoors and outdoors. Investigate natural materials with…

Teachers sitting at tables at The Lawrence during a workshop
10/08/2023
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT

Co-Creation with Scientists: Tips, Tricks, and a “Future of Plastics” Case Study

Scientists can help integrate cutting-edge science into our learning experiences. However, given their different backgrounds and priorities, it can be…

Two students are working on a solar science project at Solar Camp
10/08/2023
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT

Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Pedagogy

This presentation will draw on a National Science Foundation-funded study, led by a group of program designers and researchers, to…