This site is a curated collection of science phenomena for the NGSS, along with phenomenon based learning resources and help for how to use phenomenon to drive student questions in the classroom …

In the science classroom a carefully chosen phenomenon can drive student inquiry. Phenomena add relevance to the science classroom showing students science in their own world. A good …

Jun 11, 2025 · Science isn’t just test tubes and textbooks — it’s filled with weird, wild, and wonderful phenomena that defy everyday logic. From physics to biology, the world around us is packed with …

Mar 29, 2025 · You've probably seen or experienced most of these common science phenomena before, but you may not have thought about why they happen. From sticking a magnet onto your …

Aug 29, 2025 · Simply put, scientific phenomena are events or processes we can observe in real life that spark curiosity and lead to deeper understanding. They’re the questions students naturally ask when …

Jul 2, 2025 · In the realm of scientific inquiry, a ‘phenomenon’ refers to an observable event, process, or occurrence whose underlying mechanisms are not yet completely elucidated by existing scientific …

This tool contains over 200 (and growing!) examples of scientific phenomena for K-12 teachers. Help us develop the Phenomena Finder! Use the links at the bottom of the page to give feedback or suggest …

Aug 28, 2025 · Within science, a phenomenon is an observable event or fact that can be scientifically described and studied. These events are not necessarily rare; they can be observed directly or …

Each month in our Trustey Fellows Newsletter, a Science coach provides an interesting puzzling phenomenon to launch a unit in your classroom. Check out the phenomena presented below and …

I have compiled a list of websites that contain rich ideas and real-world issues that are useful for finding the phenomena that can ‘anchor’ lessons and units aligned with the Next Generation Science …