This session will explore principles and benefits that align with NGSS and emphasize inquiry-based learning. Participants will learn to design engaging lesson sequences starting with real-world phenomena to guide student inquiry and explanation. The session will provide strategies to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and foster a sense of community among all students, with a strong emphasis on promoting inclusivity and equity. Content will include the definition and significance of phenomena-driven instruction, exploration of engaging phenomena for classroom use, strategies for integrating science and engineering practices, techniques to foster student inquiry, critical thinking, and explanation, and the use of technology to support student learning and differentiation. Participants will be equipped with key strategies and resources to implement phenomena-driven instruction, ensuring that every student feels seen and valued in their science classroom.