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Archive: Assessment for the <em>Next Generation Science Standards</em>, January 14, 2014

This web seminar took place on January 14, 2014, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern standard time. The presenters were&nbsp;Joan Herman, Co-Director Emeritus of the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) ...

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The eBook Hook

Use nonfiction eBooks to engage students in science research....

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Making Connections Between the Digital and Physical World

The game Angry Birds inspires a physical science challenge....

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Exploring the Wild World of Wiggly Worms!

Young students get their hands dirty while investigating earthworm habitats and behaviors....

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Can We Be Garbage Free?

Collecting data on the school's cafeteria waste unleashes the power of student action....

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Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia Seed Science

Students explore the chia seed's nutritional value and the growth requirements for its sprouts....

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Editor's Note: Student Interests: Tapping Into Passion

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

General Science Instructional Materials Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Happy Birthday!

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue uses the context of birthdays to explore observable patterns that result from Earth's revolution around the Sun....

Early Childhood Elementary Physical Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

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The Early Years: Now We're Cooking

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue explores matter through cooking....

Early Childhood Elementary Physical Science Disciplinary Core Ideas Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

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Formative Assessment Probes: Is It Made of Parts?: Scaffolding a Formative Assessment Probe

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue explores structure and function as it relates to animals and plants....

Elementary Life Science Assessment Disciplinary Core Ideas

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Science Shorts: Our Environment

This column provides classic classroom activities that emphasize science process skills. In this month’s issue students pose a scientific question and plan an investigation to answer that question....

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Engineering Encounters: Catch Me If You Can!

A STEM activity for kindergarteners is integrated into the curriculum....

Elementary Engineering Physical Science STEM Interdisciplinary

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Science 101: What Do Energy Drinks Do to Your Body?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author discusses the effects of energy drinks on a young person's body....

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Authentic Landscapes Indoors: Using Erosion Models to Connect Science and Engineering Practices

Build models that explore how natural and human-made constructs limit erosion....

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Special Education in the Science Classroom: A Co-Teaching Scenario

Learn how to support students with disabilities by creating inclusive settings....

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Cookie Tectonics: An Introduction to Earth Hazards and Tectonic Fundamentals

Use a common treat to review basic Earth concepts and assess students' knowledge....

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Using Web GIS to Enhance Tectonics Learning and Geospatial Thinking

Use tablets and other technology to explore plate tectonics....