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A 60-minute Masterclass for Secondary and Primary Science Educators and curriculum leaders eager to strengthen and deepen science teaching. 

Join Jessica Humble-Crofts and Andrea Uhl for this masterclass to gain insights into intentional planning for deepening understanding of scientific skills and practices.

August 30, 2025 07:00 - 08:00 UTC

with Andrea Uhl & Jessica Humble-Crofts

Deepening Student Understanding of Scientific Skills through CBI

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  • Trying to cover the whole scientific process in one unit but your students never deepen their understanding of those skills?
  • Teaching scientific skills in every unit, yet students still struggle to write meaningful lab reports?
  • Wondering whether your students know why we do the things we do as scientists?

Scientific practices are not just procedural skills, they’re rooted in reasoning and purpose. When students grasp why and how scientists do what they do, they move beyond rote tasks to genuine inquiry and conceptual understanding. Our role is to help them make those connections.

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Strong Concept-Based Inquiry (CBI) units weave together knowledge and process. By intentionally crafting conceptual understandings for scientific processes, we empower deeper learning and make science skills more meaningful and transferable.

The entire scientific process can not be attended to in every unit with any meaningful depth. Instead by focusing on one or two key practices per unit, students build deeper, more lasting understanding. Thoughtful planning helps move beyond “coverage” to meaningful mastery.

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How to structure conceptual understandings around science processes.

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How to plan for intentionally deep understanding of scientific practices and skills.

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Why teaching the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the things we do as scientists is vital.

Meet your Presenters,
Andrea Uhl &
Jessica Humble-Crofts

Jessica Humble-Crofts is an experienced international educator, consultant and coach who works with educators worldwide to develop innovative Concept-Based curriculum. As a certified independent Erickson and Lanning Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Trainer, Jessica has led workshops across the world, presented at conferences and facilitates a global professional learning community dedicated to cultivating best practices in Concept-Based Inquiry. She is one of the lead curriculum developers of the CBI Mathematics Project and has been involved in development, implementation, professional development and support of the project. Jessica is the science specialist for the CBCI Institute and has successfully developed and led professional development courses for Professional Learning International. Leaning on her extensive classroom experience in both middle and high school Jessica is passionate about designing transformative learning experiences in the science classroom.

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Andrea Uhl is a seasoned international educator, consultant, and artistic thinker dedicated to advancing science education. With a dynamic teaching career spanning over 15 years in elementary classrooms, Andrea brings a wealth of experience cultivated during her enchanting tenure at Walt Disney World and her whimsical role as a ‘Mad Scientist’. As an experienced Erickson and Lanning Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Certified Trainer, Andrea leads workshops, presents at conferences, and regularly provides feedback on units to educators all over the world. She plays a pivotal role in leading teams for the development, implementation, and support of the CBI Mathematics Project. Drawing on her classroom experience and understanding of CBI, Andrea illustrated "Concept-Based Inquiry in Action" by French and Marschall, translating words to images to consolidate the reader's comprehension of the text. She continues to advocate for the transformative impact that Concept-Based Inquiry can have on teaching and learning.







Transform the way you teach scientific practices: plan with purpose, teach with clarity, and help students truly think and act like scientists.

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Discover how to intentionally design science learning with a CBI approach to deepen your students’ understanding of scientific practices and skills.

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