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4th grade science: productive classroom discourse
A 4th grade science class is engaged in a lesson about erosion and implementing an instructional strategy that supports evidence-based discourse. This lesson is the culminating activity in the unit.
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7th grade science: productive classroom discourse
A 7th grade science class is engaged in a lesson about the structure/function of human body parts and implementing an instructional strategy that supports evidence-based discourse. This lesson is one of the initial activities in the unit.
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Sarah Pierce: Staff Member of the Year
Sarah Pierce, Science Instructional Coach at the Center for Science and Math Education, was named Loyola's Staff Member of the Year for 2018. Over the past year, she fostered the mission of the University and demonstrated ambassadorship, exceptional leadership, and superior service to the Loyola community. -
NCSM 2018
Karin Lange and Julie Jacobi presented at the 2018 conference of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. Click below for their slides on "Integrating Mathematics and Science: Preparing for the Future"
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American Educational Research Association
Last month, CSME team members made presentations at AERA 2018. Check out the slides on our Publications page.
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Computer Science - STEM for All
CSME faculty affiliate is part of the 2018 STEM For ALL Video Showcase. Please view, comment on and vote for the video describing a collaborative effort to promote computer science education in Chicago Public Schools.
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First Year Research Experience
The CSME's First Year Research Experience project (FYRE) centered their February monthly meeting on reading and analyzing scientific articles. The students in FYRE learned the importance of reading scientific articles, the best practices for reading the articles and were able to apply the skills with an article from Science. FYRE students are also gearing up for their three weeks of summer research by learning a multitude of skills and research methods in their UNIV 102 courses. Summer cannot come soon enough for these students! -
STEM for All Video Showcase 2017
CSME's Cultivating Whole School Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards, received Public Choice recognition!
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Dr. Brazdil Recognized with Faculty Partner Award
Dr. Linda Brazdil, director of the Center for Science and Math Education, has been honored as a faculty member who has supported Student Academic Services and its retention and enrichment programs outside the classroom.
