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Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers: Using Nonfiction to Promote Science Literacy, Grades 3–5

Winner of the Distinguished Achievement Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers! ...

By Jessica Fries-Gaither, Terry Shiverdecker

Elementary 5E Earth & Space Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Life Science Literacy Physical Science Teaching Strategies

NSTA Kids

How Tall Was Milton?: I Wonder Why

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...

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

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See a Sunset

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 Astronomy Earth & Space Science Instructional Materials

NSTA Press Book

Integrating Engineering and Science in Your Classroom

“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 ove...

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School General Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

The NSTA Ready-Reference Guide to Safer Science, Volume 2

“Most science teachers and supervisors have anemic preservice preparation on securing and maintaining safer work environments in academic laboratori...

By Kenneth Russell Roy

Elementary Informal Education Middle School General Science Curriculum Instructional Materials Professional Learning old Safety Teacher Preparation

Exploring Your Environment

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Exploring Your Environment

Depending on you location, you may get to experience different seasons–thus meaning your environment changes. Students can begin to make initial obs...

Early Childhood Elementary Environmental Science Life Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

NSTA Press Book

Rise and Shine: A Practical Guide for the Beginning Science Teacher

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. ...

By Linda Froschauer, Mary L. Bigelow

Elementary High School Middle School General Science Teaching Strategies New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

The Everyday Science Sourcebook, Revised 2nd Edition: Ideas for Teaching in Elementary and Middle School

“This sourcebook was created because science should be memorable, not memorizable.” — from the Introduction to The Everyday Science Sourcebook, ...

By Lawrence F. Lowery

Elementary Middle School NGSS Science and Engineering Practices

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