Episode #9 Beyond the Experiment- How to Help Students Think Like Scientists

🔥 Get ready to go beyond the baking soda volcano! In this episode of The Learning Project Podcast, host and STEM leader Jennifer Hunter dives into what it really means to help students think like scientists—not just do science.

You’ll discover how to transform ELA, math, and even classroom culture by building in scientific thinking—without needing extra time, a lab, or fancy materials. 💡

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to bring science into ELA & math (with ZERO extra prep)
✅ The power of asking “How do you know?” in every subject
✅ Why pairing narrative texts with inquiry unlocks engagement
✅ Real classroom examples (like students using Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs to explore weather!)
✅ How the Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER) framework transforms writing
✅ Easy math strategies to model, analyze, and problem-solve like real scientists

✨ Bonus: You’ll also get your hands on a FREE STEM Shift Starter Guide filled with ready-to-use prompts, activities, and strategies to make scientific thinking part of your daily routine.

Whether you’re teaching reading, writing, or math, this episode will inspire you to shift the focus from “right answers” to curious, critical thinking that sticks.

🔬 Let’s turn your classroom into a space where students don’t just learn facts—they think like scientists. 🚀

📩 DM @TheLearningProjectJenn on Instagram and share which strategy you’re trying this week—I’d love to cheer you on!

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