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Teaching Through Trade Books: Habitable Homes

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Habitable Homes

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue focuses on the diversity of different animal habitats and th...

Elementary Preschool Life Science Instructional Materials

The Early Years: Food for Thought

Journal Article

The Early Years: Food for Thought

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. In this month’s issue students focus on possible evidenc...

Early Childhood Elementary Environmental Science Life Science Disciplinary Core Ideas Inquiry Teaching Strategies

Next Generation Science Standards. For States, By States

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Next Generation Science Standards. For States, By States

Not since the 2011 release of A Framework for K-12 Science Education has a document held such promise and significance for the science education commu...

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

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See a Pill Bug

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! Chances are that just under a nearby rock, you’ll spot a roly-poly pill bug. Encourage...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Life Science Instructional Materials

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See a Firefly

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!Winner of the REVERE Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Life Science Instructional Materials

NSTA Kids

Spenser and the Rocks: I Wonder Why

As he begins to discover the interesting rocks all around him, Spenser has many questions about what he finds. Given the differences in the rocks’ c...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Earth & Space Science Instructional Materials

NSTA Kids

Up, Up in a Balloon: I Wonder Why

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! ...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Aerospace Instructional Materials

NSTA Press Book

Science for the Next Generation: Preparing for the New Standards

“The old models of teaching as simply telling, and learning as passive sit-and-get listening, will not meet the needs of tomorrow’s citizens.” ...

Elementary Curriculum NGSS Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

NSTA Press Book

Even More Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children’s Books to Guide Inquiry, K–5

Winner of the Gold EXCEL Award from Association Media & Publishing!“The number one compliment we hear from teachers is that the lessons are complete...

By Emily Morgan, Karen Ansberry

Elementary Earth & Space Science General Science Physical Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Literacy Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

The Case for STEM Education: Challenges and Opportunities

If you’re an education leader concerned with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) initiatives, this book will help you both unde...

By Rodger W. Bybee

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School STEM Instructional Materials Teaching Strategies Advocacy Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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