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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
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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 statehouses of ten states so far in 2020. Why? Perhaps legislators are beginning to heed public opinion....
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 adults. Understanding helps alleviate fear. This coronavirus lesson was designed to help young children t...
By Korei Martin
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I would like to find some time-efficient way to have students share their learning or their observations with me (individually) without having to take in two classes of science notebooks. —J., Ohio “School should not be a place where young pe...
By Gabe Kraljevic
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Stimulate Science Learning with Student Debates
The new NSTA Press book ...
By Carole Hayward