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Science Education Resource Center
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Jigsaws

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This On-Ramp introduces the jigsaw technique as an educational strategy in geology courses, explaining its benefits for collaborative learning, providing examples of implementation, and offering tips for effectively using jigsaws to enhance student engagement and understanding of complex geological concepts.

News

• SERC acknowledges the effect of LA fires
  Our thoughts are with our collaborators and everyone affected by the devastating fires in and around Los Angeles. Your communities are in our hearts during this difficult time.
• Provide input for the 2027 NSSME+ January 16
  

  Are you a user of the NSSME+ survey data? Please join Executive Director Anne Egger on Thursday, January 16, at 2 pm PT/3 pm MT/4 pm CT/5 pm ET to provide input on the overarching survey research questions. empty

• Stay Connected with SERC!
  

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• Join NC FEW Feb. 25 for a Panel on Community Science Data Talks!
  Join the NC-FEW Virtual Workshop Series on February 25 to explore K-12-focused Food, Energy, and Water Community Science Data Talks. Learn how place-based, justice-centered approaches bring FEW-Nexus education to life for students and educators.
• Community Contribution Tool Project: Keeping data-rich teaching resources up-to-date
  

  Working together to ensure valuable teaching activities stay current!

  The Community Contribution Tool (CCT) provides a mechanism for community members who've used SERC-hosted teaching activities with their students to share back their experiences, modifications, and updates. All activities on the SERC site now offer users the CCT input portal. Learn more »

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What's New at SERC

EvaluateUR Methods

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The EvaluateUR Method provides an online guided evaluation process designed for programs that support research experiences for undergraduates, CUREs, and team competitions.

GP-IMPACT: Expanding HBCU Pathways for Geoscience Education

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Program profiles for STEM teacher preparation illuminate the goals, strengths, and successes of the participating institutions in increasing the ability of future teachers to teach geoscience content in K12 classrooms and provide key recommendations to support other HBCUs.

Compass: Advancing Earth Education Resource Discovery

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The Compass project is an effort at SERC to help our users find the teaching resources they need more efficiently and effectively. Learn how to take advantage of the new features developed through this project.