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Exploring the Practices and Crosscutting Concepts

This chapter provides a series of activities to help science teachers understand the three dimensions of the Framework for K–12 Science Education—science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas—and how they...

Book Chapter

Supporting Science Learning for All Students

This chapter includes activities that explore the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Appendix D, “All Standards, All Students” and the case studies included with that appendix. These classroom case studies describe instructional approaches ...

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Fostering Discussion About Curricular Decisions

This chapter focuses on beginning discussions related to curricular decisions including course mapping, designing essential questions and performance assessments, and using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to plan units of instruction. Th...

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Connecting NGSS and the Common Core State Standards

This chapter introduces educators to the connections between the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in both mathematics and English language arts. The activities provided here will allow participants t...

eBook

Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 6-8: Phenomenon-Based Learning (e-book)

What student—or teacher—can resist the chance to experiment with Rocket Launchers, Sound Pipes, Drinking Birds, Dropper Poppers, and more? The 35 experiments in Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 6–8, cover topics including pre...

eBook

Argument-Driven Inquiry in Biology: Lab Investigations for Grades 9-12 (e-book)

Are you interested in using argument-driven inquiry for high school lab instruction but just aren’t sure how to do it? You aren’t alone. This book will provide you with both the information and instructional materials you need to start using this...

Journal Article

Beyond "Hitting the Books"

Teaching science students strategies for studying independently....

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Leveling Up

Addressing ELLs’ language proficiencies and cognitive abilities in science classrooms....

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A Brick and Mortar Approach

Scaffolding use of specific science language structures for first-year English language learners....

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Vocabulary, Concept, Evidence, and Examples

A reading comprehension strategy using the discourse of science....

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Upstream, Downstream

A water-quality investigation....

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Editor's Corner: Science for All

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....

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Commentary: Choose Controversies Wisely

When teaching scientific argumentation, selecting the wrong topic can impair—rather than increase—student understanding....

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Science 2.0: Teaching STEM With a 3D Printer

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses ways a 3D printer can be used with the science curriculum....

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The Green Room: Pests and Pesticides

This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue discusses the environmental, economic, and societal impacts of pesticides and the role of synthetic chemicals in agriculture....

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The New Teacher's Toolbox: Tic-Tac-Toe: An Experiment in Student Choice

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses offering students choices in how they demonstrate mastery in a content area....

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Career of the Month: An Interview With Snow Scientist Zoe Courville

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Zoe Courville's career path to becoming a snow scientist....

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Health Wise: Reducing Stress By Improving Study Skills

This Q&A style column provides up-to-date information on current health topics—helping students (and teachers) make healthy choices. This month’s issue discusses the link between stress and study skills....

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Safer Science: Eyewash Stations and Showers in the Lab

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses having engineering controls in place....

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Straws and Air Pressure: Using An Everyday Object to Explain Air Pressure

Use straws and other inexpensive items to explore concepts related to air pressure....

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Ring the Bell: An Asynchronous Learning Experience

Use household materials to engineer your own Rube Goldberg device that links a series of physical actions to ring a bell....

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Polymer Family Night: The Science Behind the Fun

Engage the entire family with a night of fun, hands-on activities that explore the science of polymers....

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The Great Viscosity Race: Using the 5E Model to Make Connections Between Properties of Matter and Viscosity

Determine if a liquid's viscosity affects the rate at which it flows....

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The Great Iced-Tea Debate

Test two samples of iced tea—one sweetened when hot and the other when cooled to room temperature—to determine if their physical characteristics are measurably different....