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Bring Relevant, Multimodal Science Instruction to All Learners with Newsela STEM
May 8, 2026
Webinar guide
Make science instruction more connected
See how Newsela STEM helps educators bring together real-world phenomena, science literacy, videos, simulations, and inquiry-based learning in one flexible instructional flow.
Session Takeaways
1How can educators make science instruction feel more relevant?The session shows how real-world phenomena, current events, and student-centered science questions can help learners connect science concepts to the world around them.
2How do multimodal resources support science literacy?Rachael Foster explains how articles, videos, simulations, translations, and lesson supports can work together to build understanding across reading, discussion, and investigation.
3How can teachers move students from learning about science to doing science?The webinar highlights ways to use Generation Genius videos, PhET simulations, Lesson Sparks, and CER supports to guide inquiry and scientific thinking.