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OpenSciEd Unit-specific webinars to learn more about each OpenSciEd unit!

Wondering how OpenSciEd units engage students?

Curious what 3D learning looks like in OpenSciEd?

Interested in seeing how assessment is seamlessly integrated into student learning throughout OpenSciEd units?
Then please join us for one of the unit-specific hour-long webinars about the free OpenSciEd units. Each webinar will be hosted by an experienced OpenSciEd classroom teacher and Sarah Delaney, the Director of OpenSciEd. 

Sound Waves Unit Webinar

October 24, 2019
7PM ET, 6PM CT, 4PM PT

Metabolic Reactions Unit Webinar

October 29, 2019
7PM ET, 6PM CT, 4PM PT 

Thermal Energy Unit Webinar

November 4, 2019
7PM ET, 6PM CT, 4PM PT 



Getting to Know OpenSciEd Webinar Archive

Did you miss last month's webinar introducing the OpenSciEd project? Not to fret, all of our webinars are recorded and can be found on the OpenSciEd Website for your viewing pleasure. 

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