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Science 101: How Do You Date Fossils?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how you determine the age of a fossil....

Elementary Middle School Earth & Space Science Technology Professional Learning old

Acquired Book

Guide to Implementing the NGSS

A Framework for K-12 Science Education and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) describe a new vision for science learning and teaching that is catalyzing improvements in science classrooms across the United States. Achieving this new vision will...

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

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Freezing and Melting ClassPack: Grade 2

Using Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons: 3-5: Using Children’s Books to Inspires STEM Learning in your classroom is easier than ever! NSTA’s ClassPacks, each sufficient for a class of 28 students, are lesson-specific collections of materials—an unma...

Elementary Informal Education Earth & Space Science General Science STEM Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation Sensemaking

NSTA Press Book

Reimagining the Science Department

What if you could change the department-level factors that don’t support teaching and learning? Explore answers to this fascinating question and many more with Reimagining the Science Department. In five thoughtful chapters, the book invites you t...

By Wayne Melville, Doug Jones, Todd Campbell

High School Middle School General Science Assessment Curriculum Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Research Administrators

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Science 101: How Does Stable Equilibrium Differ From Other Kinds of Equilibrium?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the different types of equilibrium....

Elementary Middle School Physical Science Physics Professional Learning old

NSTA Press Book

Teaching for Conceptual Understanding in Science

What do you get when you bring together two of NSTA’s bestselling authors to ponder ways to deepen students’ conceptual understanding of science? A fascinating combination of deep thinking about science teaching, field-tested strategies you can u...

By Richard Konicek-Moran, Page Keeley

Elementary High School Middle School General Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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Science 101: What Do We Mean by Structure and Function in Science?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explores the meaning of structure and function....

Elementary Middle School Crosscutting Concepts Learning Progression Professional Learning old

NSTA Press Book

NGSS for All Students

It’s challenging to teach science well to all students while connecting your lessons to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This unique book portrays real teaching scenarios written by the teachers on the NGSS Diversity and Equity Team. T...

Elementary High School Middle School Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Equity Inclusion Interdisciplinary Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation

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Science 101: How Should We Label Different Kinds of Energy?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses different types of energy....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old