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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 provide lessons that will allow students to roll up their sleeves and conduct stimulating experiments whi...
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 completing this project, but I am wondering if it truly led to a better understanding of the material for ...
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 Science Standards (NGSS) are bigger than a classroom, a school, a district, or even your state. It’s...
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. We need to know what the temperature is in the clouds.” The students had just finished several ...
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 excited to share their toys and use science ideas to explain how their toys moved. The engagement and enth...
By Emily Miller and Mary Modaff