--- title: Teaching Phenomena | Insights to STEM Curriculum & NGSS | Nicole Lanoue (2) description: My love and curiosity for science were fueled at a young age by experiments with backyard river algae and physics lessons with Bill Nye. For me, science is a lifelong quest for discovery, inspired by the amazing world we live in. I believe that through scientific knowledge, each person has the ability to improve their lives, create innovative technologies, and empower society. Lanoue has taught kindergarten through fifth grade science and engineering to students in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She also has a background in strategic planning to improve resources and practices for effective teaching and learning. Lanoue has a passion for transforming education by providing highly engaging STEM learning experiences for every student. She joined KnowAtom in 2007, where she collaborates on the design and implementation of STEM curriculum and labs. Lanoue holds a B.S. in Kinesiology from Gordon College. 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[Lawrence Public Schools Sees Uptick in Science Performance Among English Learners](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/lawrence-public-schools-sees-uptick-in-science-performance-among-english-learners) [Nicole Lanoue](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/nicole-lanoue) |  May 30, 2018 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/lawrence-public-schools-sees-uptick-in-science-performance-among-english-learners) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Image%203-%20wonder%20circle-May-29-2024-08-02-18-8364-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/how-to-get-students-to-participate-in-socratic-dialogue) ## [3 Socratic Dialogue Formats for Active Student Participation](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/how-to-get-students-to-participate-in-socratic-dialogue) [Nicole Lanoue](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/nicole-lanoue) |  May 23, 2018 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/how-to-get-students-to-participate-in-socratic-dialogue) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Image%202-%20lesson%20progression-May-29-2024-07-54-21-2678-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/why-is-socratic-dialogue-so-important-in-a-next-generation-science-classroom) ## [Why is Socratic Dialogue So Important in a Next Generation Science Classroom?](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/why-is-socratic-dialogue-so-important-in-a-next-generation-science-classroom) [Nicole Lanoue](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/nicole-lanoue) |  May 9, 2018 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/why-is-socratic-dialogue-so-important-in-a-next-generation-science-classroom) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/girls-in-STEM-May-29-2024-08-02-07-9542-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/girls-women-in-stem-enhancing-equality-and-opportunity) ## [Girls and Women in STEM: Enhancing Equality and Opportunity](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/girls-women-in-stem-enhancing-equality-and-opportunity) [Nicole Lanoue](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/nicole-lanoue) |  Nov 27, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/girls-women-in-stem-enhancing-equality-and-opportunity) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/rural-stem-classroom-594698-edited-May-29-2024-07-53-09-8693-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/using-stem-to-unlock-the-potential-of-rural-classrooms) ## [Using STEM to Unlock the Potential of Rural Classrooms](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/using-stem-to-unlock-the-potential-of-rural-classrooms) [Nicole Lanoue](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/nicole-lanoue) |  Nov 24, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/using-stem-to-unlock-the-potential-of-rural-classrooms) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/STEM-revives-cities-May-29-2024-07-58-22-6757-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/comeback-cities-how-stem-can-boost-the-economic-recovery) ## [Comeback Cities: How STEM can boost the economic recovery](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/comeback-cities-how-stem-can-boost-the-economic-recovery) [Nicole Lanoue](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/nicole-lanoue) |  Nov 22, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/comeback-cities-how-stem-can-boost-the-economic-recovery) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PD_121645731_Subscription_Monthly_M-May-29-2024-07-54-02-7202-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/how-to-avoid-a-one-size-fits-all-approach-to-professional-development) ## [NGSS Professional Development for Teachers](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/how-to-avoid-a-one-size-fits-all-approach-to-professional-development) [Nicole Lanoue](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/nicole-lanoue) |  Nov 13, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/how-to-avoid-a-one-size-fits-all-approach-to-professional-development) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PD%202_127907628_Subscription_Monthly_M-May-29-2024-07-59-00-6031-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/maximize-your-professional-development-by-making-it-ongoing) ## [Maximize Your Professional Development by Making It Ongoing](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/maximize-your-professional-development-by-making-it-ongoing) [Nicole Lanoue](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/nicole-lanoue) |  Nov 10, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/maximize-your-professional-development-by-making-it-ongoing) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/kid%20with%20prototype_87283825_Subscription_Monthly_M-May-29-2024-07-54-37-4620-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/5-common-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them-when-implementing-ngss-in-the-classroom) ## [5 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them When Implementing NGSS in the Classroom](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/5-common-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them-when-implementing-ngss-in-the-classroom) [Nicole Lanoue](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/nicole-lanoue) |  Sep 25, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/5-common-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them-when-implementing-ngss-in-the-classroom) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_139593518_Subscription_Monthly_M-May-29-2024-07-54-49-7787-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/how-to-combat-churn-when-implementing-ngss) ## [How to Combat Churn When Implementing NGSS](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/how-to-combat-churn-when-implementing-ngss) [Nicole Lanoue](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/nicole-lanoue) |  Sep 21, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/how-to-combat-churn-when-implementing-ngss) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "USA", "addressLocality" : "Salem", "addressRegion" : "MA", "postalCode" : "01970", "streetAddress" : "27 Congress Suite 410" }, "alternateName" : "KA", "areaServed" : { "@type" : "GeoCircle", "geoMidpoint" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : "+42.5182274", "longitude" : "-70.8877569" }, "geoRadius" : "150 km" }, "description" : "Next Generation Science STEM Curriculum", "email" : "fvigeant@knowatom.com", "image" : "https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/KA-GSD.png", "logo" : "https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Knowatom-2017/Image/logo-1.png", "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/nicole-lanoue/page/2", "@type" : "WebPage", "description" : "My love and curiosity for science were fueled at a young age by experiments with backyard river algae and physics lessons with Bill Nye. 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