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Patrick Brown @brownpatrick8

Pat is the author of the bestselling book series Instructional Sequence Matters. He is a regular speaker at regional and national conferences.

Joined July 2015
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Patrick Brown@brownpatrick8
10 Jun 2025
🚀 Excited to share—The Explore-Before-Explain Guidebook for Science Education is now available! Co-published by #NSTA & #RoutledgeEd, it’s packed with strategies for hands-on, sensemaking-rich lessons. #ScienceEd #ExploreBeforeExplain 🔗 bit.ly/ExploreGuidebook
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How do we move "How People Learn" research into actual classrooms? The Explore-Before-Explain sequence bridges the theory-to-practice gap, using "Big Variables" to drive STEM literacy and career readiness across all grades. Read more: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.… #EdLeaders #CTE #STEM

From Light to Careers

Published in Science and Children (Vol. 63, No. 1, 2026)

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Feb 11
Many thanks to @brownpatrick8 and Michael Neil for letting me collaborate with them on this! districtadministration.com/o…

Rules to results: How to lead math with a coaching mindset

Treating the entire district as a high-performance team ensures that the shift toward mathematical excellence is not a passing trend.

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The instructional core is like a playbook—it only works if the team is in sync. Our latest piece (with @KGrawer74021 and #MikeNeill) explores how district leaders can drive mathematical excellence. Full article: districtadministration.com/o…… #EduTwitter #SchoolLeadership

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Harness that creativity with the Explore-Before-Explain model. Let them investigate and build evidence (like designing paper helicopters!) before diving into the formal explanation. It builds confidence and innovative thinking. #NSTA #STEM #SciEd tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

A New Twist on Creative Explorations in Science with an Explore-Before-Explain Approach

Published in Science and Children (Vol. 62, No. 6, 2025)

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This was no small undertaking: 3,917 students in high school, 32 countries, 6 continents!  We mapped what graduating students actually know about the Nature of Scientific Inquiry. Crucial data to inform practice Learn more here: eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1306904 #GlobalEd #ScienceEd
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What happens when students explore before we explain? My new #Edutopia article unpacks a constructivist approach to science that deepens curiosity and understanding. edutopia.org/article/constru… #STEM #ScienceTeaching #NSTA

A Path to Unlocking Deep Learning in Science

Hands-on, minds-on learning experiences help ensure that students gain a deep understanding of science concepts.

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Impactful research alert! This article still the go-to for understanding quality STEM programs and how they influence student success. If you're in education or research, bookmark this one. jstem.org/jstem/index.php/JS… #STEM #EdResearch #K12
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Real science starts with exploration!  Our "Explore-Before-Explain" lesson turns students into light and shadow investigators. They collect data & build their own concepts tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.… #NSTA #ExploreBeforeExplain

Casting Light on Learning: Empowering Students in Explore-Before-Explain Shadow Investigations

Published in Science and Children (Vol. 62, No. 5, 2025)

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Kevin Grawer@KGrawer74021
3 Sep 2025
Very fortunate to collaborate with @brownpatrick8 on this recent article regarding leveraging toughness for modern learning. districtadministration.com/o…

How to leverage innate toughness for modern learning

Real-world applications of skills demonstrate an innate toughness and resourcefulness that can be powerful assets in the academic setting.

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New article with @GraceBoersma of #Kognity! “STEM Matters: Empowering the Next Generation Through Innovative Education” explores how UbD, 5E, & sensemaking spark curiosity & real-world STEM learning #stem #exploreb4explain kognity.com/resources/stem-m…

STEM Matters: Empowering Students with Innovative Education

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and pressing global challenges, STEM education has never been more critical. Our STEM Matters: Leadership from Educational Purposes to Classroom...

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New in #NSTA’s Science and Children! Help students build evidence-based claims—like how magnet type, not size, affects strength. Planning with clear learning goals sharpens teaching and deepens understanding. #ScienceEd #NGSS #ExploreBeforeExplain tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

Unlocking the Mystery of Magnetism

Published in Science and Children (Vol. 62, No. 4, 2025)

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If we expect high standards and innovation for students, our professional learning should reflect the same. Grateful to share this piece with world language educators, curriculum specialists, and school leaders. @e_r_richards #WorldLanguageEducation #EdLeadership
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🚀 Join Grace Boersma, #Kognity & me at #ASCD for two powerful sessions! 🔬 STEM Matters: Design student-centered units with UbD & real-world STEM challenges. 🗣️ Student Voice: Use idea probes & explore-before-explain to deepen inquiry & uplift every voice. #ISTELive #ASCDAnnual
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Are you a #CurriculumLeader or #ScienceSpecialist? Our new article, #RodgerBybee & @JosephTaylor in @NSTA's Science and Children, is for you! Discover how to use research on student learning & the 5E model to create high-quality #NGSS curriculum. doi.org/10.1080/00368148.202…

Developing High-Quality Curriculum Materials

Published in Science and Children (Vol. 62, No. 3, 2025)

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Our latest article in @NSTA's Science and Children (with @JimConcannon!) reveals how young minds are already little scientists. Kids on a playground are constantly forming hypotheses – even if imperfect! Play is powerful learning. 💡 Check it out: tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1… #NSTA

Playful Explorations and Sensemaking in Motion

Published in Science and Children (Vol. 62, No. 3, 2025)

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Formative assessments are more than just check-ins, they're training for summative success! 💪 Excited to team up with @GraceBoersma from @Kognity to explore this idea. Read our latest on @edutopia: edutopia.org/article/effecti… #FormativeAssessment #Education

How to Set Up Formative Assessments for Summative Success

Assessing students’ learning during a class or project can help you adapt your teaching and guide them to meet their goals.

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Grateful to be Fort Zumwalt and for the collaborations near and far to help ensure All students are success-ready in k-12 and beyond.
Henry St. Pierre@FZSDSUPT
28 Jan 2025
What an honor for Dr. Brown!
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Henry St. Pierre@FZSDSUPT
28 Jan 2025
What an honor for Dr. Brown!
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28 Jan 2025
Congratulations Dr. Pat Brown, @OFallonChamber Person of the Year! Honored as a a champion for “career education programs that connect students to real world opportunities bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace.” fz.k12.mo.us @USDOL @PLTWorg @MOEducation
Dr. Brown, center, poses with his award alongside Fort Zumwalt colleagues

ALT Dr. Brown, center, poses with his award alongside Fort Zumwalt colleagues

Dr. Brown, right, poses with his award alongside Chamber president

ALT Dr. Brown, right, poses with his award alongside Chamber president

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15 Jan 2025
Classroom observations: Maximizing them to foster teacher growth. Thx to ⁦@brownpatrick8⁩ for allowing me to be part of this collaboration districtadministration.com/o…

How to maximize classroom observations to foster teacher growth

Classroom observations focused on activating thinking, strategic planning, and reflection drive impactful teaching and learning.

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