Evolving Tools to Engage Students and Foster Inquiry

Join Paul Andersen as he shares the core principles and emerging technologies that have helped him maintain an engaging science classroom over the years. Drawing from his experience as both a Montana teacher and an international science consultant, he will share strategies that have worked and a vision for the future. Whether you're new to teaching, new to science instruction, or a seasoned educator, Paul will explore how teachers can empower students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners. This session will provide practical tools and frameworks you can implement immediately to transform your teaching practice. You'll walk away ready to reimagine your classroom—not as it was, but as it needs to be.

Featuring

Paul Andersen

Paul Andersen has taught and inspired teachers all over the world. While visiting many hundreds of schools and districts in person for personalized training plus millions of views on his Bozeman Science YouTube channel, Paul has become a global go-to for students and teachers alike. His engaging tutorials and clear explanations have demystified complex science concepts for countless learners, while his emphasis on inquiry-based, three-dimensional instruction has helped shape modern science teaching. A former Montana Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year finalist, Paul brings over two decades of classroom experience to his work as a consultant and trainer, having supported thousands of educators across the globe.

Notes and Resources:

• Paul's slide deck
• Paul's website: The Wonder of Science
• Paul's Invention - Switch-Its: Magnetic Dry-Erase Blocks - https://thewonderofscience.com/switchits 
• Bozeman Science
• Paul's YouTube channel
• Book Paul for your next district or school PD training!
• Paul on our Science is Cool Podcast