NSTA - National Science Teachers Association

Forever Trash By: Alfredo L. Aretxabaleta, Gregg R. Brooks, and Nancy W. West A chapter from Project Earth Science: Physical Oceanography, Revised 2nd Edition Average User Rating: Hundreds of thousands of boats and ships and the materials and supplies on them have sunk to watery graves since humans first sailed the oceans. Even today, it is common practice for humans to throw their waste into the seas. In the past, much of that...  [view full summary] Hundreds of thousands of boats and ships and the materials and supplies on them have sunk to watery graves since humans first sailed the oceans. Even today, it is common practice for humans to throw their waste into the seas. In the past, much of that material would degrade and/or decompose in the ocean waters. The composition of waste, however, has changed from natural, biodegradable materials to synthetic materials that resist decay. In this Activity, you will observe the breakdown of various materials in water and in sand. Readings [hide full abstract] Member Price: $2.79 Nonmember Price: $3.49 Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Needs of Seeds By: Page Keeley, Francis Eberle, and Joyce Tugel A chapter from Uncovering Student Ideas in Science: 25 More Formative Assessment Probes, Volume 2 Average User Rating: The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about seeds. It specifically probes to find out if students recognize that a seed has needs, similar to other organisms that allow it to develop into the next stage of its life cycle. The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about seeds. It specifically probes to find out if students recognize that a seed has needs, similar to other organisms that allow it to develop into the next stage of its life cycle. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $2.79 Nonmember Price: $3.49 Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Plants in the Dark and Light By: Page Keeley, Francis Eberle, and Joyce Tugel A chapter from Uncovering Student Ideas in Science: 25 More Formative Assessment Probes, Volume 2 Average User Rating: The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about plant growth. It specifically probes to find out if students think plants only grow if they are exposed to light. The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about plant growth. It specifically probes to find out if students think plants only grow if they are exposed to light. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $2.79 Nonmember Price: $3.49 Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Mixing Water By: Page Keeley, Francis Eberle, and Joyce Tugel A chapter from Uncovering Student Ideas in Science: 25 More Formative Assessment Probes, Volume 2 Average User Rating: The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about temperature and energy transfer. The probe is designed to find out whether students recognize that a transfer of energy from the warm water to the cool water occurs until they reach...  [view full summary] The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about temperature and energy transfer. The probe is designed to find out whether students recognize that a transfer of energy from the warm water to the cool water occurs until they reach the same temperature. Additionally, students’ explanations reveal whether they use an addition, subtraction, or averaging strategy to determine the resulting temperature. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $2.79 Nonmember Price: $3.49 Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Historical and Societal Aspects of Nanoscale Science and Technology By: Andrew S. Madden, Michael F. Hochella Jr., George E. Glasson, Julie R. Grady, Tracy L. Bank, André M. Green, Mary A. Norris, Andrew N. Hurst, and Susan C. Eriksson A chapter from Welcome to Nanoscience: Interdisciplinary Environmental Explorations, Grades 9–12 Average User Rating: The nanorevolution is here to stay. It is this small scale—where we have the ability to put molecules and atoms to new uses—that fuels the hope and hype surrounding nanotechnology. This chapter discuses the origins of nanoscience, nanotechnology and what...  [view full summary] The nanorevolution is here to stay. It is this small scale—where we have the ability to put molecules and atoms to new uses—that fuels the hope and hype surrounding nanotechnology. This chapter discuses the origins of nanoscience, nanotechnology and what nanotechnology means to society in the long run. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $2.79 Nonmember Price: $3.49 Grade Level: High School

What Are Nanoscience and Nanotechnology? A Nano Primer By: Andrew S. Madden, Michael F. Hochella Jr., George E. Glasson, Julie R. Grady, Tracy L. Bank, André M. Green, Mary A. Norris, Andrew N. Hurst, and Susan C. Eriksson A chapter from Welcome to Nanoscience: Interdisciplinary Environmental Explorations, Grades 9–12 Average User Rating: In the examples presented in this chapter, the authors have defined the nanoscale and nanoscience. They have seen surprising results for two “ordinary” phenomena that they thought they knew everything about, but which were both shown to have surprising...  [view full summary] In the examples presented in this chapter, the authors have defined the nanoscale and nanoscience. They have seen surprising results for two “ordinary” phenomena that they thought they knew everything about, but which were both shown to have surprising twists. These deceptively simple twists are what the nanorevolution is all about. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $2.79 Nonmember Price: $3.49 Grade Level: High School

Ice-Cold Lemonade By: Page Keeley, Francis Eberle, and Joyce Tugel A chapter from Uncovering Student Ideas in Science: 25 More Formative Assessment Probes, Volume 2 Average User Rating: The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the transfer of energy. The probe is designed to determine whether students recognize that heat flows from warmer objects or areas to cooler ones. The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the transfer of energy. The probe is designed to determine whether students recognize that heat flows from warmer objects or areas to cooler ones. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $2.79 Nonmember Price: $3.49 Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Whale and Shrew By: Page Keeley, Francis Eberle, and Joyce Tugel A chapter from Uncovering Student Ideas in Science: 25 More Formative Assessment Probes, Volume 2 Average User Rating: The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about cell size. The probe is designed to find out if students think that animal cell size is related to the overall size of an animal. The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about cell size. The probe is designed to find out if students think that animal cell size is related to the overall size of an animal. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $2.79 Nonmember Price: $3.49 Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Water — The Universal Solvent By: Alfredo L. Aretxabaleta, Gregg R. Brooks, and Nancy W. West A chapter from Project Earth Science: Physical Oceanography, Revised 2nd Edition Average User Rating: Water is often called the universal solvent because so many substances will dissolve in it. Why do so many substances dissolve readily in water? In this Activity, you will explore the solubility of various substances in water as compared with other liquids. Water is often called the universal solvent because so many substances will dissolve in it. Why do so many substances dissolve readily in water? In this Activity, you will explore the solubility of various substances in water as compared with other liquids. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $2.79 Nonmember Price: $3.49 Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Experiencing Gravity By: Page Keeley and Rand Harrington A chapter from Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science, Volume 1: 45 New Force and Motion Assessment Probes Average User Rating: The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students' ideas about gravity. The probe is designed to reveal whether students recognize that gravitational force is universal and that it works on every object in the universe regardless of what the...  [view full summary] The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students' ideas about gravity. The probe is designed to reveal whether students recognize that gravitational force is universal and that it works on every object in the universe regardless of what the object is doing or where it is. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $2.79 Nonmember Price: $3.49 Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School