Place-based Learning for Elementary Science at Scale (PeBLES2)

To support equitable access to place-based science learning, the PeBLES2 team is developing and testing a model to support elementary teachers in incorporating locally relevant phenomena into instructional materials intentional designed to be locally-adapted. We are developing two units that could be used in any region across the country with built-in opportunities and embedded supports for teachers to purposefully adapt curriculum to include local phenomena. Professional learning experiences will further help teachers incorporate place-based approaches.

Co-PI(s): Emily Harris, BSCS Science Learning; Ruth Kermish-Allen, Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance