Professional Learning for Three-Dimensional, Phenomena/Problem-Based Teaching and Learning Workshops
At BSCS, our professional learning facilitators are committed to supporting science educators as they navigate three-dimensional, phenomena/problem-based teaching and learning.
Whether you’re looking to learn more about what next generation science teaching and learning could look like in your classroom or you’re ready to fully immerse yourself at an upcoming workshop, BSCS has something to offer right now.
Upcoming Workshops
Join us for an upcoming workshop to enhance your knowledge, confidence, and abilities to lead three-dimensional, phenomena/problem-based science teaching and learning in your classroom.
Each workshop is designed for a specific grade band, targets particular science and engineering practices and cross-cutting concepts, and highlights an energy-focused or earth science-focused phenomenon.
Workshops will be hosted in person at BSCS HQ in Colorado Springs, Colorado, throughout June 2025. Classroom teachers, teacher leaders, and district science leaders are encouraged to attend.
In-person workshop dates:
All of these workshops take place at BSCS HQ in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- June 9-10, 2025
- With a focus on earth and space science, this workshop is designed for elementary school teachers.
- June 11-12, 2025
- With a focus on energy, this workshop is designed for high school teachers.
- June 17-18, 2025
- With a focus on earth and space science, this workshop is designed for middle school teachers.
Workshop goals:
- Deepen understanding of phenomenon and problem-based, three-dimensional learning as described in NRC’s Framework and the NGSS.
- Increase ability to lead three-dimensional, phenomena/problem-based science teaching and learning into the classroom.
- Enhance abilities to use routines, strategies, tools, and processes for enacting phenomenon and problem-based, three-dimensional learning experiences with students and embed them into your instructional materials.
Who should participate?
- Classroom teachers
- Teacher leaders
- District science leaders
What are the benefits?
After participating in the program, teachers will be able to:
- plan, lead, and reflect on three-dimensional, phenomenon-based teaching and learning in their classrooms, and
- increase intentionality in teaching practices.
What are the costs?
For individuals and teams: Registration for the two-day institute is $500/person or $400/person for teams of 2 or more. Registration includes lunch!
Not available to travel to BSCS? Reach out to us to schedule an in-person or virtual workshop for your school or district! Costs range from $7,500 to $10,000 depending on the format and focus.
How do I Participate?
Next steps:
- Save your spot by completing this application.
- Guarantee your spot by paying the registration in full.
Full refunds will be issued 30 days prior to the workshop if BSCS cancels due to low enrollment.
Upcoming Webinars
Join us for a free webinar to enhance your knowledge, confidence, and abilities to lead three-dimensional, phenomena/problem-based science teaching and learning in your classroom. RSVP for a webinar today!
Webinar Schedule
| Title | Focus | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5D Classroom Assessment | Join us to learn more about using student interest and identity to design meaningful, phenomenon-driven assessment opportunities for students. | January 6, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. (ET) 4-5 p.m. (CT) 3-4 p.m. (MT) 2-3 p.m. (PT) |
| Classroom Discourse: Creating Productive Classroom Environments for All Students | Experience how classroom agreements can create productive and safe spaces for elementary students to share their ideas, let those ideas change and grow, and engage with each other as a community of learners. | January 22, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. (ET) 4-5 p.m. (CT) 3-4 p.m. (MT) 2-3 p.m. (PT) |
| Anchored Inquiry Learning | Join us to explore how you can use the new BSCS Anchored Inquiry Learning (AIL) instructional model to develop learning experiences that motivate students with significant, real world phenomena and problems! Learn how AIL cycles of inquiry and sensemaking culminate in student agency! | February 13, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. (ET) 4-5 p.m. (CT) 3-4 p.m. (MT) 2-3 p.m. (PT) |
| Scaffolding the Science and Engineering Practices | How can we better support our students in developing their abilities in the science and engineering practices? Break out groups will examine a learning strategy for analyzing and interpreting data in elementary, middle school, and high school break out groups. | February 18, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. (ET) 4-5 p.m. (CT) 3-4 p.m. (MT) 2-3 p.m. (PT) |
| Leading for Equity | Far too often equity efforts are relegated to the sidelines instead of embedded in core leadership tasks. Join us to consider how anchoring science leadership in equity principles can remove barriers to science teaching and learning. | February 27, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. (ET) 4-5 p.m. (CT) 3-4 p.m. (MT) 2-3 p.m. (PT) |
