Dr. Patrick Brown • 21/10/2024  •  30 sec read

explore-before-explain | NGSS | science curriculum | science standards | sensemaking

Webinar: Focusing on Student Sensemaking to Make NGSS Come Alive

In this on-demand webinar, Dr. Patrick L. Brown, Executive Director of STEM at Fort Zumwalt School District, shares the essential ingredients of sensemaking that make science come alive for students. You’ll gain insights into:

  • Research-based perspectives of science learning
  • Classroom examples of how sensemaking elevates student engagement and understanding
  • The explore-before-explain approach and how it hooks students from the start, guiding them through a hands-on journey

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Dr. Patrick L. Brown

Dr. Patrick Brown

Executive Director of STEM, Fort Zumwalt School District

Dr. Patrick L. Brown is the executive director of STEAM and career education for the Fort Zumwalt School District in St. Charles, Missouri. With a PhD in curriculum and instruction from the University of Missouri, Columbia, Dr. Brown brings a wealth of experience to his role, having taught at every level from elementary to postsecondary education. His diverse background includes designing and teaching lessons for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as inspiring future educators through undergraduate and graduate courses. Recognized for his innovative approach, Dr. Brown has earned multiple awards for excellence in teaching science methods and is the National Science Teaching Association bestselling author of Instructional Sequence Matters.

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