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Big Data, Small Devices: Investigating the Natural World Using Real-Time Data

Now your students can transform their mobile phones and tablets into tools for learning about everything from weather to water quality. Big Data, Smal...

By Donna Governor, Michael Bowen, Eric Brunsell

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Computer Science Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Preservice Science Education

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Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices

When it’s time for a game change, you need a guide to the new rules. Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engi...

By Christina V. Schwarz, Cynthia Passmore, Brian J. Reiser

Elementary Informal Education Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Learning Progression NGSS Pedagogy Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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Learning to Read the Earth and Sky: Explorations Supporting the NGSS, Grades 6–12

Is it time to refresh the way you think about teaching Earth science? Learning to Read the Earth and Sky is the multifaceted resource you need to brin...

By Russ Colson, Mary Colson

High School Informal Education Middle School Earth & Space Science Crosscutting Concepts Lesson Plans NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy

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Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers in Middle School: Using Nonfiction to Promote Science Literacy

REVERE Award Winner, PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...

By Terry Shiverdecker, Jessica Fries-Gaither

Middle School Earth & Space Science Life Science Physical Science 5E Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Literacy

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Disciplinary Core Ideas: Reshaping Teaching and Learning

Like all enthusiastic teachers, you want your students to see the connections between important science concepts so they can grasp how the world works...

By Ravit Golan Duncan, Joseph Krajcik, Ann E. Rivet

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Disciplinary Core Ideas Learning Progression NGSS Pedagogy Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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More Everyday Engineering: Putting the E in STEM Teaching and Learning

What makes a windup toy get up and go? How does an earbud operate? And why does the line you’re waiting in always seem the slowest? Get middle-schoo...

By Richard H. Moyer, Susan A. Everett

Middle School

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Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12

Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12 offers a great new way to ignite your creativity. Authors Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, a...

By Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, Janet Eberhardt

Elementary High School Middle School Pre-service Teachers Biology Life Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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Once Upon an Earth Science Book: 12 Interdisciplinary Activities to Create Confident Readers

If you work with students who struggle to understand their Earth science texts, this book provides everything you need to boost their skills in both s...

By Jodi Wheeler-Toppen

Middle School Earth & Space Science Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary