Learn about the brilliance of our Black children in science through this free virtual showcase with Dr. Catherine Quinlan. Dr. Quinlan has been creating curricula multimedia products and lessons using the lived experiences and narratives of Black people and Black heritage for years. This presentation showcases samples of her work with a glimpse into the impact of implementation.
Dr. Catherine Quinlan is the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education. She is a science education researcher, author, and curriculum design expert.
Engaging students in science starts with how we ask questions.
Many students can complete science activities but still struggle to make sense of what’s happening.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, join this live learning session focused on what student engagement actually looks like when science instruction is grounded in lived experiences, meaningful talk, and real-world narratives.
This session will share practical classroom examples from a roller coaster physics project that integrates science, math, and student voice — without requiring teachers to rewrite their curriculum.