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09/24/2026

Sometimes the best evidence that a lesson is working is a student suddenly saying:

“I’ve got it!”

That’s what happened during a BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life heart disease lesson.

Jake, a student who often struggled to participate, was working through a challenging task when something clicked. He jumped up, went to the front of the room, and began leading a classroom discussion.

That moment says a lot about what student-centered science learning can look like.

Students aren't simply absorbing information about DNA, heredity, and genetic disease. They’re working through questions, making sense of evidence, and realizing that they have something to contribute.

That’s the kind of learning you’ll experience in Unit 2: Hereditary-Genetic Disease with BSCS professional learning expert Jenine Cotton-Proby.

📅 November 9, 2026
💻 Live & virtual
💲 $250 for the first teacher | $200 for each additional teacher

Missed Unit 1? No worries. You can jump right into Unit 2.

👉 Learn more and reserve your spot: bit.ly/oe2627u2-fb

09/17/2026

What if the question that gets students hooked on genetics is one they already care about?

Why are some people at higher risk for heart disease than others?

It’s personal. It’s relevant. And it opens the door to some big biology questions about DNA, heredity, genetics, and the role environment plays in shaping our health.

That’s the kind of question at the heart of Unit 2: Hereditary-Genetic Disease in BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life.

This November, join BSCS professional learning expert Jenine Cotton-Proby for a live, virtual experience focused on Unit 2. You’ll dig into the science, experience the instructional approach, and explore what makes students want to keep figuring things out.

📅 November 9, 2026
💻 Live & virtual
💲 $250 for the first teacher | $200 for each additional teacher

Whether you're using BSCS Biology, piloting or considering it, or simply curious about what makes the curriculum different, this institute is for you.

👉 Reserve your spot: bit.ly/oe2627u2-fb

07/21/2026

Time is running out to register for the BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life Unit 1 Open Enrollment Institute on July 27–28.

This live virtual institute is your opportunity to experience the curriculum as your students will while building the confidence and instructional strategies to bring phenomenon-driven biology learning to your classroom.

Whether you’ve adopted BSCS Biology, are piloting or considering it, or are simply curious about the buzz around this innovative curriculum, this institute is for you!

Registration closes soon—don't miss your chance to join us.

💻 Sign up today! bit.ly/oe26u1-fb

07/08/2026

This July, the BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life Unit 1 Open Enrollment Institute gives high school biology teachers a chance to experience the Infectious Diseases unit from the student perspective while preparing to teach it with confidence.

Over two live virtual sessions, educators will:
🦠 Explore the Unit 1 storyline centered on bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance
🧪 Experience Anchored Inquiry Learning lessons firsthand
📝 Work with literacy and sensemaking strategies embedded throughout the curriculum
💬 Collaborate with educators implementing BSCS Biology in diverse classroom settings
🔍 Strengthen their understanding of phenomenon-driven teaching aligned to the NGSS

Designed for teachers and small district teams, this institute helps educators prepare for implementation while building a shared vision for what biology learning can look like.

📅 July 27–28, 2026
💻 Virtual institute

Learn more and how to register: bit.ly/oe26u1-fb

06/11/2026

Biology teachers: are your students memorizing biology… or actually figuring it out? 🔬

If you’ve ever felt stuck between “covering content” and creating meaningful inquiry, these BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life Open Enrollment Teacher Institutes were designed for you.

In each live virtual institute, you’ll experience a full unit as a student first, then unpack the instructional moves that make real sensemaking possible in your classroom.

🦠 Unit 1: Infectious Diseases | 🧬 Unit 2: Hereditary-Genetic Disease | ⚡Unit 3: Matter & Energy | 🌎 Unit 4: Biodiversity & Humans

You’ll leave with:
✔ Practical strategies you can use immediately
✔ Confidence facilitating inquiry-driven learning
✔ Tools to support student discussion and reasoning
✔ A clearer path beyond lectures + memorization

This isn’t sit-and-get PD. It’s immersive, classroom-connected professional learning built for real biology classrooms.

Spots are limited and going fast!

👉️ bscs.org/bio-institutes

05/12/2026

What if your students actually wanted to figure things out in biology class? 🔬

Not just memorize content—but wrestle with real questions like:
💡 Why are infections getting harder to treat?
💡 Why do some people have higher disease risk?
💡 How will we feed a growing population?

That’s exactly what you’ll experience in the upcoming BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life virtual institutes for Units 1-4.

Instead of sitting through another PD, you’ll:
-Learn as a student first (so you truly “get it”)
-Walk away with strategies that spark curiosity and deeper thinking
-Build confidence using real-world, phenomenon-driven lessons
-Connect with other teachers who want more than test-focused learning

No travel, live sessions, and even better with your team 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

➡️ Check it out and grab your spot: bscs.org/bio-institutes

02/03/2026

March = Last Call for BSCS Biology Unit 4!

We’re officially entering Unit 4 this March, and it’s the final unit of the BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life series offered this winter/spring! Whether you’ve been with us from the start or are jumping in now, this unit wraps up an amazing journey through core biology concepts and teaching practices.

• One full-day option on 3/10
• Two after-school sessions on 3/17 & 3/24
• $250 first teacher in a school or district / $200 each additional teacher

Don’t miss out. Secure your spot and finish strong! bscs.org/bio-institutes

01/09/2026

Our January virtual Teacher Institutes begin next week, focusing on Unit 3: Matter and Energy from BSCS Biology. Join educators nationwide to explore phenomenon-driven learning and equitable teaching practices you can use right away.

Whether you’re currently using BSCS Biology, piloting it, considering adoption, or simply curious about what’s generating so much excitement, this institute is for you.

👉 Register soon to secure your spot: bscs.org/bio-institutes

01/02/2026

🔬 New year, new unit, new opportunity!

Join us in January for virtual Teacher Institutes centered on Unit 3 (Matter and Energy) of BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life. Explore phenomenon-driven learning and equitable teaching practices with educators nationwide.

Whether you’ve adopted BSCS Biology, are piloting or considering it, or are simply curious about the buzz around this innovative curriculum, this institute is for you!

• One full-day option on 1/13
• Two after-school sessions on 1/20 & 1/27
• $250 first teacher in a school or district / $200 each additional teacher

Reserve your spot today! bscs.org/bio-institutes

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