3.6: Sensemaking in Science: Shifting Student Thinking

About this episode

In this episode, Dr. Belinda Benner-Ordoñez chats with Zulay Garcia about enhancing sensemaking in science education.

Love what you hear, or have a suggestion for a future episode? 💖 Send me a text. 💌 Join me this month as I chat with Zulay Garcia, Science Curriculum Specialist in St. Lucie Public Schools, to unlock the power of sensemaking in your science classroom! In this new episode, we unpack simple, high‑impact ways teachers can help students think deeply, connect ideas, and make meaning. It’s a quick, energizing conversation you won’t want to miss—tune in and spark curiosity from day one!

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Belinda Benner-Ordoñez

Guest: Zulay Garcia

Topics covered

• sensemaking
• science education
• student thinking
• curriculum development
• teacher strategies

Keywords

• sensemaking
• science classroom
• student engagement
• teaching strategies
• curriculum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. Lucie Public Schools

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