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New STEM Road Map for Elementary School Books
Two new editions to the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series (NSTA Press) make science and technology more applicable to students’ lives. The books provi...
By Carole Hayward
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I recently came across an activity where a spinal cord was represented using candy. I can only imagine how excited the students must feel while comple...
By Gabe Kraljevic
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On the Having of Wonderful Ideas About Science
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By Claire Reinburg
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Implementing Storylines: A Meaningful, Effective Way to Practice the NGSS
Why is a shift needed? The science instructional shifts outlined in A Framework for K–12 Science Education and embodied in the Next Generation Sc...
By Jason Crean
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Storylines Allow Students to Own Their Learning
“I don’t think this data tells us enough; we only know the temperature close to the ground,” Andy* told his peers. “Hail forms in the clouds. ...
By Scott Goldthorp and Lauren Pasanek
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Teaching and Learning Through PBL-Informed Storylines
The kindergarteners waited excitedly outside the door, anxious to see the toys my third graders created for them. My third graders were equally excite...
By Emily Miller and Mary Modaff
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How do you keep students from losing attention when you’re teaching difficult science terminology? —M., Iowa...
By Gabe Kraljevic
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In Legislation to Support Climate Change Education, Symbolism is Not Enough by Glenn Branch
It’s a perfect storm. No fewer than fifteen measures to support climate change education in the public schools have been introduced in the statehous...
By Kate Falk
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Coronavirus Lesson for Elementary Students
Author: The COVID-19 global pandemic has led to major changes in our everyday lives, a situation that can be scary for both young people and adult...
By Korei Martin