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K12Science · June 17 · 3 min

Journey to Curiosity

I was recently reading the May 20, 2026, blog from the National Science Teaching Association. The blog was entitled, "Teaching Students to Think in Science: Where Curiosity Meets Cognitive Strategy" written by Kristen Barnes. Science instruction leans heavily on synchronous learning, individual work, note-taking and getting the 'right answer." However, the true goal of science education isn't completion. Science education should focus on cultivating the lifelong journey of curiosity.

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I was recently reading the May 20, 2026, blog from the National Science Teaching Association.

The blog was entitled, "Teaching Students to Think in Science: Where Curiosity Meets Cognitive Strategy" written by Kristen Barnes.

Science instruction leans heavily on synchronous learning, individual work, note-taking and getting the 'right answer." However, the true goal of science education isn't completion. Science education should focus on cultivating the lifelong journey of curiosity.

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