From Inquiry to Innovation: Engineering in the Science Classroom
ESC Region 13
6.00 CPE Credits
$100.00
How can we move beyond traditional science instruction to help students design, test, and refine solutions to real-world problems?
This workshop invites 6th-12th grade science educators to explore how engineering practices can elevate traditional science content into hands-on, problem-solving experiences. Led by your ESC STEM and Science Specialists, participants will analyze the Scientific and Engineering Practices that are a part of the Texas Science TEKS, explore methods for assessing engineering design, and identify clear entry points in their existing units. Walk away with fresh ideas, flexible strategies, and tools to foster innovative thinking in your students.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the Science TEKS to determine how Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) can enhance core science concepts in grades 6-12.
- Explore practical classroom strategies to facilitate student driven problem definition, testing, and solution refinement.
- Analyze existing science units to pinpoint strategic opportunities for embedding engineering design challenges and real-world problem-solving.
- Begin developing flexible, student-centered learning experiences that foster innovation, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.
Note: This workshop was originally scheduled for October 28, 2026.
Who is this for?
6th grade science teachers, 7th grade science teachers, 8th grade science teachers, high school science teachers, specialists, inclusion teachers, instructional coaches, science leaders, STEM teachers, engineering teachers
Who do I contact for more information?
Categories
High School, Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement, Science, Teaching & Learning, Effective Schools Framework - 5.1
Evaluation Standards
1 - Planning, T-TESS 2 - Instruction, T-TESS 1.1 - Planning: Standards and Alignment, T-TESS 1.4 - Planning: Activities, T-TESS 2.1 - Instruction: Achieving Expectation, T-TESS 2.2 - Instruction: Content Knowledge and Expertise
1 - Instructional Leadership, T-PESS 2 - Human Capital, T-PESS 1.1A - Ensures curricula aligned with state standards, T-PESS 2.2A - Maintains diverse and high quality work force
In-person
$100.00
CPE Credits:
6.00
Registration Closes: Mon. 02/08/2027 - 12:00AM CST
Location
Meeting Dates
Tue.
2/9/2027 -
9:00am to
4:00pm CST
Workshop ID
SP2756285