Under the Microscope Series is a virtual professional learning platform designed to cultivate community and enhance the skills of Mississippi science stakeholders. This online space serves as a hub for exploring and discussing current trends, relevant topics, and emerging issues in science teaching and learning. Furthermore, we share effective instructional strategies and practices aimed at providing students with optimal science education. By connecting science educators across Mississippi and the nation, this series fosters a strong professional community.
Each month features a distinct and pertinent topic, facilitating in-depth discussions led by both Mississippi colleagues and national experts.
Active participation throughout the July-to-May cycle provides 22 hours of professional learning contact time, which can be applied towards professional learning credits (CEUs, OSLs, SEMIs). Documents validating participation will be processed in the following June.
May 2025 Topic: Addressing Adolescent Literacy in the Science Classroom
Join an insightful webinar May 29, led by Dr. Kevin Smith, Senior Research Associate with Florida State University’s Center for Reading Research. Dr. Smith will discuss issues with adolescent literacy and showcase literacy strategies that can be implemented in science classrooms to help students strengthen both reading and comprehension skills and achieve deeper conceptual understanding and sense-making of science concepts.