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Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12: Explore-Before-Explain in Physical Science

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12 is the one-stop resource that will inspire you to reimagine your approach to high school physical science. The book discusses the 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) as a specific pathw...

By Patrick Brown

High School Physical Science 5E Assessment Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Inquiry Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, May 4, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Postsecondary Preschool Aerospace Astronomy Biology Careers Climate Change Computer Science Curriculum Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science General Science Inclusion Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy Mathematics News NGSS Physical Science Physics Professional Learning old STEM Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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Freebies for Science Teachers, April 27, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Preschool Aerospace Biology Careers Citizen Science Climate Change Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Environmental Science General Science Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy News Professional Learning old Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies

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Best Professional Development for Online Faculty? Take an Online Course

Numerous professional development programs exist to equip science faculty with the skills and knowledge to effectively teach online. An effective way to explore new content while gaining an understanding of the student perspective is to enroll in an ...

By Cheston Saunders

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From the Field, Events and Opportunities, April 20, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Biology Careers Chemistry Citizen Science Climate Change Curriculum Disabilities Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Environmental Science General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics News NGSS Physical Science Professional Learning old STEM Teaching Strategies

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, April 6, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Postsecondary Preschool Citizen Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Environmental Science General Science Inclusion Life Science Literacy News Professional Learning old STEM Teacher Preparation Technology

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Distance Learning, A Year Later

Middle School Elementary High School Distance Learning NGSS Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, March 23, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Preschool Biology Chemistry Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science General Science Life Science News Physical Science Physics Professional Learning old STEM Teaching Strategies Technology

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, March 9, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Pre-service Teachers Astronomy Biology Careers Chemistry Computer Science Earth & Space Science Environmental Science General Science Inclusion Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science News NGSS Physical Science Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Technology

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Phenomenon-Based Professional Development

By Clare Gunshenan, Martha Inouye, Ana Houseal, and Tracy Jacobs

Phenomena Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, February 23, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Aerospace Biology Careers Curriculum Earth & Space Science Environmental Science General Science Instructional Materials Life Science Mathematics News NGSS Physics Professional Learning old Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies

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Climate Change Education: A Model of Justice-Oriented STEM Education

By Lindsey Kirkland and Kristen Poppleton

Informal Education Climate Change Equity Professional Learning old STEM Teaching Strategies

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Virtual Coaching PLCs In and Out of School

By Kate Cook, Hannah Lakin, Sue Allen, Scott Byrd, Brittney Nickerson, and Kate Kastelein

Informal Education General Science Mathematics Professional Learning old STEM

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, February 9, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Biology Earth & Space Science Engineering Equity General Science Inclusion Interdisciplinary Life Science Literacy News Professional Learning old STEM Teaching Strategies

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, January 26, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Biology Computer Science Curriculum Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science General Science Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Life Science Literacy News Professional Learning old STEM Teaching Strategies