Science Learning Labs Cohort
Welcome to the Science Learning Labs — a hands-on, collaborative experience designed for elementary and secondary science educators! Dive into TEKS-aligned, grade-specific learning labs focused on real classroom strategies, lab safety, student discourse, and content mastery.
Choose your learning lab below and get ready to explore, discover, and engage!
| 6/25/2025 |
Matter (Grades K–2)
Get hands-on with solids, liquids, and gases! Explore fun, literacy-rich ways to teach matter and walk away with ready-to-use resources that boost both science and reading skills.
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| 6/26/2025 |
Matter (Grades 3–5)
Dive into mass, magnetism, and mixtures with engaging TEKS-aligned lessons! Includes make-and-takes, STAAR strategies, and vocabulary games to bring matter concepts to life.
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| 7/7/2025 |
Matter (Grades K–2)
Missed it in June? We’ve got you covered! Explore playful, hands-on ways to teach the properties of matter while boosting literacy. Leave with tools you’ll use right away.
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| 7/17/2025 |
Matter (Grades 3–5)
Back by popular demand! Master matter with hands-on activities, vocabulary games, and STAAR-ready strategies. Walk away with engaging lessons your students will love.
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| 9/19/2025 |
Force & Energy (Grades K–2)
Push, pull, and power up your lessons! Discover hands-on force and energy strategies that weave in literacy and give your young scientists a solid foundation.
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| 9/25/2025 |
Force & Energy (Grades 3–5)
Bring energy to your classroom with interactive, STAAR-aligned science! Learn to plan engaging lessons with hands-on activities, collaboration, and ready-to-go materials.
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| 10/10/2025 |
Earth & Space (Grades K–2)
Landforms, weather, and beyond! Explore Earth and space through hands-on science and literacy activities your students will love—and take home resources to use tomorrow. |
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| 10/17/2025 |
Earth & Space (Grades 3–5)
Dig into geology and soar into space! Gain engaging, TEKS-based lessons and STAAR-focused strategies designed to help your students succeed.
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| 1/15/2026 |
Organisms & Environments (Grades K–2)
Explore life science in action! From plants to habitats, you’ll get hands-on with activities and resources to help young learners connect with the world around them.
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| 1/29/2026 |
Organisms & Environments (Grades 3–5)
Bugs, ecosystems, and engaging instruction—oh my! Discover STAAR-aligned, TEKS-based lessons and tools to bring the world of organisms and environments to life in your classroom.
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| 6/12/2025 | Starting Strong – RC1 for Middle School The 2025-26 Cohort season is here! Kick off the year with a deep dive into the Matter and Energy reporting category. This session is designed for all three middle school cohorts, providing a collaborative space to unpack content, refine instructional strategies, and plan engaging lessons for the first grading period. Bring your resources and join us as we set the foundation for a successful year in middle school science! |
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| 9/10/2025 |
8th Grade Cohort – RC 2
Join us for our fall session designed to support 8th-grade science teachers in preparing students for success. We’ll evaluate last spring’s results to identify where we are, where we need to be, and how we’ll get there. This session includes hands-on activities aligned to reporting category 2 TEKS, opportunities for collaboration, and STAAR-aligned strategies to deepen student understanding.
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| 9/11/2025 |
Middle School Cohort – RC 2
This session supports middle school science teachers working in small districts who teach multiple grade levels. We’ll evaluate last spring’s results, engage in hands-on activities aligned to RC 2 TEKS, collaborate with colleagues, and gain tools for effective instruction.
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| 9/17/2025 |
7th Grade Cohort – RC 2
This session is designed for 7th-grade science teachers to reflect on STAAR data, collaborate, and explore hands-on activities that align with RC 2 TEKS. Walk away with tools that translate into powerful classroom instruction.
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| 9/23/2025 |
6th Grade Cohort – RC 2
6th-grade science teachers will reflect on data and engage in RC 2 TEKS-aligned hands-on strategies. Collaborate and connect with peers while building strong instructional plans.
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| 11/3/2025 |
Middle School Cohort – RC 3
Designed for teachers who span multiple grade levels in small districts, this session focuses on RC 3 TEKS with collaboration, activities, and data-informed planning.
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| 11/4/2025 |
7th Grade Cohort – RC 3
This session supports 7th-grade science teachers with data-driven insights, hands-on investigations, and engaging instructional strategies centered on Reporting Category 3.
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| 11/5/2025 |
8th Grade Cohort – RC 3
This session focuses on Reporting Category 3 and provides 8th-grade teachers with targeted strategies, hands-on activities, and STAAR-aligned support to deepen student learning.
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| 11/6/2025 |
6th Grade Cohort – RC 3
This session is tailored for 6th-grade science teachers to dig into RC 3 TEKS, review STAAR results, and plan impactful lessons with colleagues.
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| 2/3/2026 |
7th Grade Cohort – RC 4
Our final session for 7th-grade science teachers! Dive into RC 4 TEKS with hands-on activities, reflect on student progress, and build strong finish-of-year strategies.
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| 2/4/2026 |
8th Grade Cohort – RC 4
In this final session for 8th-grade teachers, we’ll align instruction with RC 4 TEKS and STAAR preparation strategies to help students finish strong.
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| 2/10/2026 |
6th Grade Cohort – RC 4
The last cohort session for 6th-grade teachers features RC 4 TEKS exploration, collaborative planning, and engaging instructional strategies to carry learning through the end of the year.
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| 9/24/2025 |
Biology Cohort – Fall
Biology teachers will review data, explore TEKS-aligned activities, and engage in collaborative planning to strengthen classroom instruction.
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| 9/30/2025 |
Chemistry Cohort – Fall
Explore Chemistry TEKS with a focus on shifting instructional strategies based on data. Collaborate with peers and take home practical classroom tools.
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| 10/1/2025 |
Physics Cohort – Fall
Physics teachers will dig into TEKS-aligned strategies and hands-on content while reflecting on instruction and student performance.
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| 10/28/2025 |
IPC Cohort
Focus: Forces and Energy. Teachers will collaborate and plan hands-on instruction aligned with IPC TEKS while sharing strategies for student success.
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| 2/11/2026 |
Biology Cohort – Spring
The spring Biology session includes data review, TEKS-aligned activities, collaboration, and STAAR prep to finish the year with confidence.
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