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The NSTA Quick-Reference Guide to the NGSS, K-12

Since the release of the first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), NSTA has been at the forefront in promoting the standards and helping science educators become familiar with and learn to navigate this exciting but complex documen...

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

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Art and the Cosmic Connection

Uncovering patterns using the elements of art....

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A SeQRet Treasure Hunt

A project combines student interests and QR code technology to help students learn about a local natural habitat....

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Modeling Water Filtration

Model-eliciting activities create opportunities to incorporate new standards and evaluate teacher performance....

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A Pattern in the Sky

An integrated unit teaches second graders about the phases of the Moon....

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Find Your School's Analemma

A yearlong project helps students understand the Sun's position in the sky....

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Editor's Note: Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Elementary Crosscutting Concepts NGSS Three-Dimensional Learning

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Guest Editorial: Implementing NGSS Crosscutting Concepts: Opportunities for Elementary Teacher Contributions

An opinion piece about the NGSS Crosscutting Concepts....

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Patterns Are Observable, Predictable, and Explainable

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. The activities developed for this month’s issue use everyday phenomena to help students understand what a pattern is and how it connects to understanding science....

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The Early Years: Leaf It to Nature

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes how patterns relate to a leaf classification activity....

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Science 101: How Does the Motion of the Earth Affect Our View of the Sun?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the Sun's analemma pattern....

Elementary Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Professional Learning old

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Methods and Strategies: Biography as Mentor

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses using texts to teach science and literacy through the NGSS and CCSS....

Elementary General Science NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education

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Engineering Encounters: How to Develop an Engineering Design Task

Create your own design activity in seven steps....

Early Childhood Elementary Engineering Lesson Plans Pedagogy

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Lakes Alive!

Use the 5E model to discover what goes on under lake ice during winter....

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Model Synergy: Combining Classic Modeling Practices and Digital Simulations to Augment Deeper Conceptual Understanding

Combine different modeling activities to deepen students' understanding of molecular motion and solubility....

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Generating, Evaluating, and Modifying Scientific Models Using Projected Computer Simulations

Explore disciplinary core ideas with the help of computer simulations that can be projected to promote engagement....

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Eureka!Causal Thinking About Molecules and Matter

Take a nonlinear approach to battle misconceptions about matter and its properties....

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Conservation of Matter in the Life Sciences

Create terraria to teach plant functions, matter cycling, and the conservation of matter....

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Students Modeling Molecule Movement Through Science Theater

Act out a puzzling scientific phenomenon to make sense of unobservable interactions between matter and energy....

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Teaching Electromagnetic Waves Used in Communication Technologies

Use this set of lessons to explore how electromagnetic waves make modern communication technology possible....

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Editor's Roundtable: Cause and Effect

Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

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Teacher's Toolkit: Scientific Explanations and Arguments: Supporting Students With Explicit Reasoning in Argumentation

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue describes a framework for understanding the basic structure of reasoning in scientific arguments, illustrating it with examples drawn from class...

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Scope on Safety: Storing STEM Projects Safely

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses storage safety precautions....

Middle School STEM Instructional Materials Makerspace Safety

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Scope on the Skies: Eclipse Season

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses solar and lunar eclipses....