Using Gizmos with Science and Engineering Practices

About the Workshop

This workshop allows educators to experience each one of the science practices embedded within exemplary Gizmo lessons. Consequently, participants develop a deeper understanding of the Scientific and Engineering Practices and how those practices look in the classroom. They also learn to develop effective lessons around the practices that allow students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of underlying scientific principles.

Participants will:

Workshop Flyers - Onsite & Webinar

A downloadable flyer with the workshop agenda will be available after clicking on each button below.

Onsite Agenda & Flyer

Resources for Teachers

Helpful resources for you to download.

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Agenda Downloads
Share the agenda with the teachers that will be attending the workshop and add the date, time, and location to use as an informational flyer.
Lesson Planning Resources
Density Slice and Dice: Use the handout for student investigations and data collection and the Excel spreadsheet for analysis of the data.
Digestive System CER: Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning handout for use after students have completed their scientific investigations using the Digestive System Gizmo.
Free Fall Laboratory Experiment and Key: Students can record and analyze data to use the data for drawing conclusions.
Lesson Planning Support: Review all of the web pages that were shared during the webinar.
Why Things Fall Snowball: Conduct a pre- and post- assessment using the prompt to initiate prior knowledge and determine if student understanding improved after the lesson.

Everybody's Talking About Gizmos

Hello, Ms. D. I apologize about emailing you during the weekend, but I couldn’t wait to tell you. Gizmos is so much fun, and I absolutely love it. I actually learn something and I like the fact that it is interactive. Thank you so much for making us do Gizmos.

- Gizmos Student, American International School, Abu Dhabi

I really love Gizmos as they help students grasp difficult concepts that can’t always be seen. They make abstract ideas come to life.

- Gizmos Teacher, Foothills School Division, Alberta, Canada

I’m really a strong proponent of Gizmos in science because I have seen firsthand what it does in terms of engaging kids in labs. Gizmos really allow students to go deeper in terms of problem solving and critical thinking.

- Gizmos Assistant Superintendent, Miami-Dade Public Schools, FL

Gizmos STEM Cases improve students’ content knowledge and critical thinking ability. The kids are putting more thought into things and they’re asking better questions.

- Gizmos Director of Science, Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA

Gizmos STEM Cases is the most engaging program that I’ve ever seen! High-quality graphics and real-world stories make them more thought-provoking than traditional teaching materials. Students become more personally invested in the lessons and feel a sense of accomplishment [when doing them].

- Gizmos Director of Science, Walker School, GA