The Lawrence Hall of Science

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

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Teachers sitting at tables at The Lawrence during a workshop

10/26/2023

Assessment of Sensemaking Through the Crosscutting Concepts

Presenters will discuss how assessments developed with the Crosscutting Concepts have the potential to enhance your science teaching and learning.…

Children climbing on Pheena the Whale on the plaza at The Lawrence

10/26/2023
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. CDT

One size doesn’t fit all: Creating a successful science learning environment for Multilingual Learners

Learn how multimodal instruction and embedded language scaffolds, such as language frames, vocabulary routines and writing supports create a learning…

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…