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Preparing Teachers for Three-Dimensional Instruction (Book Sample)
It’s not enough for teachers to read through the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and correlate their content to the established curriculum. Teachers must prepare to make the vision of the NGSS come alive in their classrooms. Editor Jack Rh...
Virtual Conference
Archive: Teaching Controversial Topics in Science, March 3, 2018
Scientific literacy is an important aspect of our democracy. Science teachers have an important role – to prepare students for the responsibilities of active citizenship. On March 3, 2018, dozens of educators in the United States and from around th...
Book Chapter
Lab 19: Differences in Regional Climate
In this lab investigation, students apply the disciplinary core idea of Weather and Climate as they develop a conceptual model that explains the temperature and precipitation patterns in different cities. Included are the Teacher Notes, Lab Handout, ...
eBook
Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K-12 (e-book)
Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K–12 will help your students truly understand concepts such as motion, energy, and magnetism in true-to-life contexts. The book offers a comprehensive description of why, how, and when to im...
NSTA Press Book
A Head Start on Life Science: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder
Nurture curiosity and even joy in the youngest scientists. The 24 inquiry-based lessons in this lively collection show you how. The activities are organized into sections on animals, plants, and nature walks. Rather than merely presenting science fac...
By William Straits
Book Chapter
Lab 18: Carbon Dioxide Levels in the Atmosphere
In this lab investigation, students are introduced to the disciplinary core ideas of (a) Human Impacts on Earth Systems and (b) Global Climate Change as they determine whether carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and average global temperature are changing at...
eBook
A Head Start on Life Science: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder (e-book)
Nurture curiosity and even joy in the youngest scientists. The 24 inquiry-based lessons in this lively collection show you how. The activities are organized into sections on animals, plants, and nature walks. Rather than merely presenting science fac...