Making Science Stick: How Storytelling and Journalism Build Understanding Across Core Subjects

In an era of rampant science misinformation, educators need trusted, evidence-based resources to help students distinguish fact from fiction while making science feel relevant and engaging. Science Friday's 30+ years of journalism excellence offers a powerful solution: conversational science storytelling that makes complex phenomena accessible to diverse learners.

This session explores how to leverage authentic science journalism and communications—featuring diverse voices, emotionally resonant storytelling, and real-world phenomena—to deepen student understanding and build critical media literacy skills. This conversational approach creates genuine connections between students and science, transforming abstract concepts into relatable human stories that build trust and engagement.

Discover ready-to-use resources that help students anchor their learning in science phenomena while developing skills to identify reliable sources, understand how science works, and evaluate claims confidently. Attendees will explore how trusted science journalism can foster critical dialogue, combat misinformation, and empower students as informed consumers of scientific information. The session will showcase free classroom resources, including podcast episodes, articles, hands-on activities, and discussion guides designed to build both content knowledge and media literacy. You'll learn practical strategies for using authentic, accessible science media to introduce phenomena, facilitate meaningful discussions, and help all students see themselves represented in science. Plus, you’ll walk away with concrete tools to make science more accessible, engaging, and trustworthy for all learners.

This webinar is part of Share My Lesson's 2026 Virtual Conference. Join the community or register for all sessions.