Pennsylvania - STEELS Resources
STEELS Expo - May 19, 2026
Keynote - Mastering 3D Instruction: A Hands-On Guide for K-12 Teachers
Andersen Keynote Slides
Phenomenon
Morning Session
What's Missing? Using Mini-Lessons to Strengthen Three-Dimensional Learning - Slides
Other Resources
Mini-Lessons - Explicit lessons on the SEP and CCC
Egg Evidence Video - CER
Afternoon Session
Effective Performance Assessments in the Science Classroom - Slides
Other Resources
STEELS and NGSS Assessments
Crayon Assessment (Google Form)
Crayon Assessment (Responses)
2-PS1-4 Evidence Statement
The Wonder of Science Assessments
Resources
STEELS and NGSS - Crosswalk of STEELS and NGSS
Switch-Its - Magnetic dry-erase block
Mini-Lessons - Explicit lessons on the RTC and SEP
Inquiry Cards (pdf) - Table set of inquiry cards with descriptions
Inquiry Poster (pdf) - Large inquiry cycle poster
Inquiry Slides Template - K-12 Google slide templates for inquiry
Planning Cards (pdf) - Individual planning cards for all SEP and RTC
Assessment Screening Tool - NGSS performance assessment screening tool
Dr. Shah Scientist Video - What does a scientist look like?
Phenomena Datasets - Standards-aligned datasets based on natural phenomena.