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Problem-Based Learning in the Earth and Space Science Classroom, K–12

Implementing PBL is difficult for teachers, and few curriculum guides are available to support their efforts. This book fills that gap by providing the kinds of strategies and examples teachers need to facilitate open-ended inquiry in their science c...

By Tom J. McConnell, Joyce Parker, Janet Eberhardt

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Earth & Space Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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The Power of Investigating: Guiding Authentic Assessments

Children want to explore, dig, build, play, and wonder. To do this they need to touch, feel, see, observe, listen, manipulate, plan, and create. How does a teacher build and maintain a learning environment that will help students investigate meaningf...

By Julie V. McGough, Lisa M. Nyberg

Elementary Assessment Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Teacher Preparation

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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 Engineering Practices provides a play-by-play understanding of the practices strand of A Framework for K...

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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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, Small Devices shows you how. This book is designed for Earth and environmental science teachers who want...

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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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 bring authentic science—and enthusiasm—into your classroom. It offers inspiration for reaching beyon...

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