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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

Science 101: What’s Really Going on in Electric Circuits?

Journal Article

Science 101: What’s Really Going on in Electric Circuits?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how electric circuits work....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

Food and Energy for All: Turning a Demonstration Into an Inquiry Activity

Journal Article

Food and Energy for All: Turning a Demonstration Into an Inquiry Activity

Explore the reactants of photosynthesis to explain that they are raw materials and not food....

Middle School Biology Life Science Inquiry

Disequilibrium: A Human Circuit

Journal Article

Disequilibrium: A Human Circuit

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month’s discrepant event involves creating a human circuit using gadgets....

Middle School Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

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