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Perspectives: Research and Tips to Support Science Education, K–6 (e-book)
“This book provides research-based justification for the types of inquiry-based science practices we want K–6 teachers to be doing. It answers the questions ‘Why does science need to be in an elementary classroom?’ and ‘What are the most ef...
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Science Stories: Using Case Studies to Teach Critical Thinking (e-book)
Stories give life and substance to scientific methods and provide an inside look at scientists in action. Case studies deepen scientific understanding, sharpen critical-thinking skills, and help students see how science relates to their lives. In Sci...
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Science Fair Warm-Up, Grades 5–8: Learning the Practice of Scientists (e-book)
Even science fair enthusiasts may dread grappling with these two questions: 1. How can you organize many middle school students doing many different projects at the same time? 2. How can you help students while giving them the freedom of choice a...
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Science Fair Warm-Up, Grades 7–10: Learning the Practice of Scientists (e-book)
Even science fair enthusiasts may dread grappling with these two questions: 1. How can you organize many middle and high school students doing many different projects at the same time? 2. How can you help students while giving them the freedom of...
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Science Fair Warm-Up, Grades 8–12: Learning the Practice of Scientists (e-book)
Even science fair enthusiasts may dread grappling with these two questions: 1. How can you organize many high school students doing many different projects at the same time? 2. How can you help students while giving them the freedom of choice and...
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Science Fair Warm-Up, Teachers Guide: Learning the Practice of Scientists (e-book)
Even science fair enthusiasts may dread grappling with these two questions: 1. How can you organize many students doing many different projects at the same time? 2. How can you help students while giving them the freedom of choice and independenc...
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Becoming a Responsive Science Teacher: Focusing on Student Thinking in Secondary Science (e-book)
"No one would find it strange to see a geologist poring at length over a single rock, or an entomologist over a moth, or botanist over a leaf. Examining a specimen closely can help scientists develop new understandings. That’s just what we hope to ...
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Science by Design … Construct a Boat, Catapult, Glove, and Greenhouse (e-book)
Launch a new generation of students into catapult- and boat-building—plus glove- and greenhouse-making—with this newly refreshed resource. Four sets of well-loved activities have been repackaged in one convenient volume that seamlessly combines h...
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Winner of the Distinguished Achievement Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...
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How Does a Plant Grow?: I Wonder Why (e-book)
Children don’t have to be botanists-in-training to discover the message of this book: “All plants are interesting. Even the weeds.” Young readers are sure to be intrigued by the wide variety of shapes, sizes, and functions in flowers, fruit tre...
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How Tall Was Milton?: I Wonder Why (e-book)
In this funny fairy tale, it takes a village to figure out the height of Milton the friendly giant. The townspeople’s attempts to gauge just how big he is will entertain young readers as they learn the importance of standard units of measurement. H...
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What Makes Different Sounds?: I Wonder Why (e-book)
On their walk home from school, twins Jane and Jim explore why sounds can be startling (like sirens), soothing (like music), or mysterious (like eerie creaking in an empty house). By coming along, young readers of What Makes Different Sounds? can lea...
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Next Time You See a Sunset (e-book)
An Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!Winner of the REVERE Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...
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A Year of Inquiry: A Collection for Elementary Educators (e-book)
“Over the years, the Science and Children editorial team has received a significant number of manuscripts that focus on inquiry. …But no matter how many articles we publish on the topic, the interest in inquiry has not diminished. In fact, our re...
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The NSTA Ready-Reference Guide to Safer Science, Volume 3 (e-book)
"The changing safety legal standards and professional best practices affecting academic laboratories are efforts to match the rise of modern science's discoveries and applications. Unfortunately, teacher preservice preparation and inservice profess...
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Next Time You See a Seashell (e-book)
This book tells the amazing story behind seashells: how they are made by mollusks, used for protection and camouflage, and full of clues about all they’ve been through. Inspired by Next Time You See a Seashell, young readers will find these intrica...
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Integrating Engineering and Science in Your Classroom (e-book)
“I still remember my very first day as a teacher. A few days earlier, my principal had given me advice: ‘Whatever you do, do not start with an overview of your course. Do something active and set the tone….’ As I nervously awaited the arrival...
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Exemplary Science for Building Interest in STEM Careers (e-book)
National standards encourage science teachers to help “increase student economic productivity through the use of the knowledge, understandings, and skills of the scientifically literate person in their careers.” Exemplary Science for Building Int...
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This Is Your Brain: Teaching About Neuroscience and Addiction Research (e-book)
“The need for students’ understanding of the value of the neurosciences—and the damaging effects of illicit drug use, the mechanisms of addiction, and the scientific and ethical basis of animal-based drug abuse research—is critical to creatin...
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Rise and Shine: A Practical Guide for the Beginning Science Teacher (e-book)
Rise and Shine provides a friendly support system that new science teachers can turn to in their first days, months, and even years in the classroom. This easy-to-read book offers plenty of helpful techniques for managing the classroom, maintaining d...