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Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, First Grade, Expanded Edition: Using Children’s Books for Three-Dimensional Learning

There’s a lot to love about this newly expanded book in the Picture-Perfect Science series: You can combine STEM and reading through lively lessons ...

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Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, Kindergarten, Expanded Edition: Using Children’s Books for Three-Dimensional Learning

There’s a lot to love about this newly expanded book in the Picture-Perfect Science series: You can combine STEM and reading through lively lessons ...

By Emily Morgan, Karen Ansberry

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The NSTA Quick-Reference Guide to the Three Dimensions

Since its release in 2014, the NSTA Quick-Reference Guide has become an essential tool for educators across the country to explore the complex structu...

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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms

Thinking made visible: That’s what happens when elementary students record their thoughts in science notebooks. This practical guide shows how noteb...

By Jessica Fries-Gaither

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Crosscutting Concepts: Strengthening Science and Engineering Learning

Maybe you have a good grasp of disciplinary core ideas and science and engineering practices—critical parts of the Next Generation Science Standards...

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Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12: Explore-Before-Explain in Physical Science

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12 is the one-stop resource that will inspire you to reimagine your approach to high school physical scienc...

By Patrick Brown

High School Physical Science 5E Assessment Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Inquiry Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation

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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 2, Second Edition: 25 More Formative Assessment Probes

“Leave no alternative science idea unchallenged!” could be the slogan of this second edition of Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 2. Lik...

By Page Keeley

Elementary High School Middle School Earth & Space Science General Science Life Science Physical Science Assessment Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Teacher Preparation

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Student Workbook for Argument-Driven Inquiry in Fifth-Grade Science: Three-Dimensional Investigations

The reproducible student pages in Argument-Driven Inquiry in Fifth-Grade Science have been extracted for your convenience and re-packaged as a classro...

By Victor Sampson, Todd L. Hutner, Jonathon Groom, Jennifer Kaszuba, Carrie Burt

Elementary Biology Physical Science Assessment Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Teacher Preparation

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Argument-Driven Inquiry in Fifth-Grade Science: Three-Dimensional Investigations

Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more....

By Victor Sampson, Todd L. Hutner, Jonathon Grooms, Jennifer Kaszuba, Carrie Burt

Elementary Biology Physical Science Assessment Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Teacher Preparation

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Once Upon a Physical Science Book: 12 Interdisciplinary Activities to Create Confident Readers

Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more. The authors of this book have been in your shoes. These experienced science teachers...

By Jodi Wheeler-Toppen, Matthew Hackett, Karen Kraus

Informal Education Middle School Physical Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials NGSS Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Literacy