Science at its Peak
Students Don’t Just Learn Science, They LIVE SCIENCE!
Science at its Peak helps teachers and leaders understand the purpose, structure, and instructional shifts behind Colorado’s science standards, bringing standards-aligned curricula to life. You’ll leave our free workshops equipped to engage students in meaningful inquiry- and phenomenon-based science learning.
The result:
Classrooms where students ask questions, investigate real-world problems, engage in collaborative problem-solving, explain their thinking with evidence, and see science as an exciting discovery process.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is for K-12 teachers, leaders, and curriculum coordinators interested in deepening their understanding of the science standards and strengthening inquiry-based science practice in their classrooms.
Elementary level
Encourage curious minds by integrating science into your classroom
(multi-subject teachers welcome)
Middle school level
Help students see science all around them
High school level
Engage students in meaningful scientific inquiry and discussion
What to Expect
6 hours of interactive, hands-on learning
Standards-aligned content, applicable for all grade levels
“Student hat” activities that let you experience inquiry-based learning firsthand
Practical opportunities to exchange ideas and share what is working in classrooms
Meaningful connections with educators from across the region
Classroom-ready resources, including phenomena, guiding questions, assessments, and more!
New for the 2026-2027 school year: Content tailored for specific learning needs and grade bands.
Rooted in Evidence
"A rich science education has the potential to capture students’ sense of wonder about the world and to spark their desire to continue learning about science throughout their lives.”
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2012)
Instructional routines in standards aligned curricula support students to build and revise their ideas over time allowing them to take ownership of their learning.
(Alzen et al., 2023)
Students are more likely to meet new science standards from rich, problem- and project-based science curricula
(Krajcik et al., 2022)
Quotes from Workshop Facilitators and Teachers
But, we don’t have time…
We know that finding time for teachers to attend a 6-hour workshop isn’t easy. That’s why we are always adding new workshops throughout the state. We want to make it convenient for you to join us. See below for a list of upcoming workshops, or sign up for workshop alerts to receive notifications when new workshops are added.
Bring Science at its Peak to Your Area!
If you’d like to host a workshop in your area, please reach out. We'll work with you to find a date and format that fits your schedule.
Attend an Upcoming Workshop
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July 30 - Alamosa
8:30am-3:30pm
Adams State University
McDaniels Hall 243
1500 First St
Alamosa, CO 81101 -
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Don’t see a workshop that works for you?
For questions, please contact inquiryhub@colorado.edu.
Thanks to funding from Colorado's HB 24-1446, these workshops are available at no cost to schools and districts. Teachers who participate earn professional development hours that can be applied toward license renewal.
