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This new volume from Page Keeley and Cheryl Rose Tobey helps you improve student outcomes with 50 formative assessment classroom techniques (FATS) that are embedded throughout a cycle of instruction. Descriptions of how the FACTs promote learning and...
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Guide to Implementing the NGSS
A Framework for K-12 Science Education and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) describe a new vision for science learning and teaching that is catalyzing improvements in science classrooms across the United States. Achieving this new vision will...
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Developing Assessments for the Next Generation Science Standards
Assessments, understood as tools for tracking what and how well students have learned, play a critical role in the classroom.Developing Assessments for the Next Generation Science Standardsdevelops an approach to science assessment to meet the vision...
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On Teaching Science is a short, practical guide to key principles and strategies that will help students learn in any subject at any level, but with special focus on the so-called STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects....
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Next Generation Science Standards. For States, By States
Not since the 2011 release of A Framework for K-12 Science Education has a document held such promise and significance for the science education community as do the Next Generation Science Standards. ...
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Chemistry With Charisma – Volume 1 – 24 Lessons That Capture & Keep Attention in the Classroom
How can a whoopee cushion inspire students’ enthusiasm for learning chemistry? With this powerful book, you will learn to use whoopee cushions—and many other fun items—to capture (and keep) attention in your classroom! Meaningful, motivating, a...
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You’ve decided it’s time for something different. A new way to teach mathematics and science that supports higher achievement in all students. And that means rethinking how you provide teacher professional development. Sounds like a tough task, b...
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Thinking Strategies for Science Grades 5-12
This inspiring look at teaching science presents a specific and creative approach designed to cultivate and strengthen students' critical thinking skills. The author provides interactive techniques and a variety of activities that involve student ref...
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Chemistry In The National Science Education Standards, Second Edition
Chemistry in the National Science Education Standards, Second Edition, provides models for meaningful learning in the high school chemistry classroom. This valuable resource addresses the science education standards specified by the National Research...
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Tools and Traits for Highly Effective Science Teaching, K—8
To move from competence to excellence in the teaching of science, what should you know and be able to do? What is the difference between “highly qualified” and “highly effective” teachers of science? In this book Jo Anne Vasquez shows you wha...
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Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Science, Grades K-8
Preparing students to understand and adapt to the rapid pace of scientific and technological changes is an important educational priority. Using proven strategies for differentiating instruction, authors Gayle H. Gregory and Elizabeth Hammerman provi...
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Inquiry in Action, Third Edition
Inquiry in Action provides a selection of activities that will help to enhance your physical science curriculum. This guide includes valuable tips on classroom instruction. As a resource, it also offers content-related material along with assessmen...
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Eight Essentials of Inquiry-Based Science, K-8
Are you both fascinated and baffled by inquiry-based science? This guide breaks down inquiry essentials into sample lessons that include data, discussion questions, and tools such as graphic organizers and analogies. You’ll learn basic and complex ...
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The Joy of Chemistry: The Amazing Science of Familiar Things
You’ll be drawn into this lively book because it truly captures the excitement of chemistry. Its compelling 24 demonstrations consist of easy and fun classroom activities. Deftly written by professional chemists who are also experienced educators, ...
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The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher, Third Edition
The First Days of School offers anecdotal notes for new teachers and seasoned veterans on how to successfully facilitate your classroom in the first few days. These strategies will set the stage for the degree of success in your classroom over the c...