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Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom

Make ongoing, classroom-based assessment second nature to your students and you. Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom is a thought-provoking c...

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The Lingo of Learning: 88 Education Terms Every Science Teacher Should Know

What does “constructivism” mean? What is the difference between “reliability” and “validity?” You’ll be surprised at the ease of finding...

By Alan Colburn

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Assessment Curriculum Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials New Science Teachers Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Energy: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It

Confounded by kinetic energy? Suspect that teaching about simple machines isn’t really so simple? Exasperated by electricity? If you fear the study...

By William C. Robertson, Ph.D.

Elementary High School Middle School Physical Science Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans NGSS Science and Engineering Practices New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Force and Motion: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It

Intimidated by inertia? Frightened by forces? Mystified by Newton’s laws of motion? You’re not alone—and help is at hand. The Stop Faking It! Se...

By William C. Robertson, Ph.D.

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Physical Science Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Science and Engineering Practices New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation