--- title: Teaching Phenomena | Insights to STEM Curriculum & NGSS | Sara Goodman (2) description: Science is filled with stories that explain the world around us. It is constantly revealing new insights into everyday happenings, and answers to questions I haven’t even thought of yet. Goodman began her career as a science writer at an online publication focused on energy and the environment in Washington, D.C., where she covered chemicals, nanotechnology, and other science-related topics. Her articles have appeared on numerous websites, including the New York Times, Scientific American, and the Society of Environmental Journalists. After her stint in D.C., she moved to Texas, where she taught journalism at Texas A&M. Goodman holds a Master’s of Science from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. 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[3 Key Takeaways from Achieve’s New Alignment Claims Resource](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/3-key-takeaways-from-achieves-new-alignment-claims-resource) [Sara Goodman](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/sara-goodman) |  May 3, 2018 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/3-key-takeaways-from-achieves-new-alignment-claims-resource) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/KRI%20girl%20with%20lever-May-29-2024-07-58-34-3614-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/three-years-in-science-program-in-the-kurdish-region-of-iraq-yields-positive-results-) ## [Three Years In, Science Program in the Kurdish Region of Iraq Yields Positive Results  ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/three-years-in-science-program-in-the-kurdish-region-of-iraq-yields-positive-results-) [Sara Goodman](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/sara-goodman) |  Feb 16, 2018 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/three-years-in-science-program-in-the-kurdish-region-of-iraq-yields-positive-results-) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Image%206-%20forest-May-29-2024-08-03-08-6296-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/how-to-use-phenomena-to-develop-ngss-practices-in-the-classroom) ## [How to Use Phenomena to Develop NGSS Practices in the Classroom](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/how-to-use-phenomena-to-develop-ngss-practices-in-the-classroom) [Sara Goodman](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/sara-goodman) |  Feb 2, 2018 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/how-to-use-phenomena-to-develop-ngss-practices-in-the-classroom) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/rainbow-May-29-2024-07-58-57-6906-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/3-ways-phenomena-transform-science-classrooms) ## [3 Ways Phenomena Transform Science Classrooms](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/3-ways-phenomena-transform-science-classrooms) [Sara Goodman](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/sara-goodman) |  Jan 29, 2018 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/3-ways-phenomena-transform-science-classrooms) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Photo-3%20Strategies%20Science%20Classrooms%20Can%20Adopt%20From%20Innovation%20Companies-349530-edited-May-29-2024-07-53-16-7234-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/3-strategies-science-classrooms-can-adopt-from-innovation-companies) ## [3 Strategies Science Classrooms Can Adopt From Innovation Companies](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/3-strategies-science-classrooms-can-adopt-from-innovation-companies) [Sara Goodman](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/sara-goodman) |  Nov 25, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/3-strategies-science-classrooms-can-adopt-from-innovation-companies) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_287130371-May-29-2024-07-58-06-4897-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/expanding-the-maker-movement-with-stem) ## [Expanding the Maker Movement with STEM](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/expanding-the-maker-movement-with-stem) [Sara Goodman](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/sara-goodman) |  Nov 14, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/expanding-the-maker-movement-with-stem) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_58262761-May-29-2024-07-58-04-3463-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/young-americans-in-stem-from-recession-to-optimism) ## [Young Americans in STEM: From Recession to Optimism](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/young-americans-in-stem-from-recession-to-optimism) [Sara Goodman](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/sara-goodman) |  Nov 10, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/young-americans-in-stem-from-recession-to-optimism) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/male%20teacher%20and%20student_148829004_Subscription_Monthly_M-May-29-2024-08-02-09-7172-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/3-steps-to-make-sure-your-professional-development-supports-teachers-as-they-implement-ngss) ## [3 Steps to Make Sure Your Professional Development Supports Teachers as they Implement NGSS](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/3-steps-to-make-sure-your-professional-development-supports-teachers-as-they-implement-ngss) [Sara Goodman](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/sara-goodman) |  Nov 2, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/3-steps-to-make-sure-your-professional-development-supports-teachers-as-they-implement-ngss) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/girl%20with%20bridge-May-29-2024-08-02-22-7139-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/4-features-of-all-ngss-designed-not-just-aligned-curriculum) ## [4 Features of All NGSS-Designed (Not Just Aligned) Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/4-features-of-all-ngss-designed-not-just-aligned-curriculum) [Sara Goodman](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/sara-goodman) |  Oct 28, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/4-features-of-all-ngss-designed-not-just-aligned-curriculum) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/boy%20and%20teacher_156669302_Subscription_Monthly_M-May-29-2024-07-54-40-3790-AM.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/concrete-ways-to-maximize-your-ngss-implementation) ## [Concrete Ways to Maximize Your NGSS Implementation](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/concrete-ways-to-maximize-your-ngss-implementation) [Sara Goodman](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/author/sara-goodman) |  Sep 27, 2017 [ Read article ](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena/concrete-ways-to-maximize-your-ngss-implementation) ```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/sara-goodman/page/2", "@type" : "WebPage", "description" : "Science is filled with stories that explain the world around us. 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