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!

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.

1/27/2026	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.	Register
2/9/2026	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.	Register
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.	Register
2/12/2026	Middle School Cohort – Organisms & Environments This session includes data review, TEKS-aligned activities, collaboration, and STAAR strategies focused on Organisms & Environments to strengthen student understanding.	Register

1/14/2026	IPC Cohort Focus: Forces and Energy. Teachers will collaborate and plan hands-on instruction aligned with IPC TEKS while sharing strategies for student success.	Register
1/21/2026	Chemistry Cohort – Spring The spring Chemistry session focuses on data review, TEKS-aligned hands-on activities, collaboration, and STAAR preparation to help teachers and students finish the year with confidence.	Register
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.	Register