BSCS Science Learning and @JBintzBSCS does any of this look familiar? Thank you for growing leaders in TN to scale up and sustain the work of effective science teaching and learning. 32 districts in this meeting and many more joining across TN.

Inspired learning and community connections ❤️

Great day in Mr. Mertz’s AP Bio class! Investigated cause of a foodbourne illness and determined the offending food item through dna analysis. Student: “now I understand gel electrophoresis, I didn’t get it when it was lines on paper.” MiniOne® Systems Andrea Berry Spencer Long

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How does a sapling grow into a huge tree? 7th grade science Gibbs Middle School Halls Middle School and Gresham dove into new unit anchored on this question. They engaged as learners, experienced strategies in action and brought the learning to life. Andrea Berry Melissa Glover Cindy White

Thankful for these incredible educators and their dedication of time and energy to this important work!

Educators Knox County Schools put learning into action! District learning day was Monday and teachers implementing on Tuesday! Literacy strategies in action in Ms.Roop’s class and Ms. Ellis using Curipod to increase engagement and feedback. Andrea Berry Beth Mooney Candace Greer

Fun with fishbowls! Active practicing PLC structures and strategies.

HUGE congratulations to @abbyrase and Halls High School on winning the ORAU extreme classroom makeover challenge! Their science lab will be getting a $25,000 makeover! Their winning video submission is AMAZING! Spencer Long Andrea Berry Cindy White

Ms. Neal’s class explored magnetic forces. Her probing questions led to sharing of ideas like -“it’s like there is an invisible bubble pushing the magnets apart.” Well said young scientist! They later earned the word repel. Andrea Berry Copper Ridge Shawn Smith 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐲, 𝐄𝐝.𝐒.

Could a volcano pop up where you live? Ms. Magers’ students Copper Ridge were thinking hard about this focus question to start their lesson. They were ready to analyze data and read more to find some evidence! 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐲, 𝐄𝐝.𝐒. Andrea Berry

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Congratulations to Mariah Irwin as 2025 Knox County Schools Science Teacher of the Year! She is a dynamic educator and inspires the love of science in her students! Her leadership in science education has made Andrea Berry even better! Adrian Burnett Elementary School Cheri Reznicek

Belated post!! This teacher is so deserving! Congratulations to Bethany Saunders for winning District Science Teacher of the Year! She has made a postive impact in our district! Thank you for being you, Ms. Saunders.

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