Nov
4
2026
8:00 AM CST
Fueling Sensemaking: How Data Ignites Student Use of the Science and Engineering Practices
About the Session Join Tuva and the NSTA Professional Learning Team for a deep dive into how data can be authentically integrated into the eight science and engineering practices. In this interactive 2-12 session, attendees will explore strategies and tools that position students as the drivers of sensemaking and deepen their use of data.
Through grade-band breakout groups (2-5 and 6-12), educators will engage with data-rich tasks and instructional routines tailored to the unique needs of students at different grade levels, leaving with practical approaches to bring back to their classrooms.
Key Takeaways
- Develop a deeper understanding of the role of data across all eight science and engineering practices.
- Experience and analyze data-rich tasks that engage students in multiple science and engineering practices.
- Identify instructional moves that position students as the drivers of sensemaking through the use of data.