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NSTA Authors - Terry Shiverdecker and Jessica Fries-Gaither
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More information on NSTA authors, Terry Shiverdecker and Jessica Fries-Gaither, and their work.
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NSTA Press® Sample Chapters Looking for Science Activities? NSTA Press publishes science activities for teachers of kindergarten through college on a wide range of topics. We've posted sample chapters and activities from our books for free download so you can look inside. Be sure to search our online bookstore for…
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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms
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Thinking made visible: That’s what happens when elementary students record their thoughts in science notebooks. This practical guide shows how notebooks can become a tangible record of their emerging understanding of…
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NSTA Press Book |
REVERE Award Winner, PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers! Great news for multitasking middle school teachers: Science educators Terry Shiverdecker and Jessica Fries-Gaither can help you blend…
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Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers: Using Nonfiction to Promote Science Literacy, Grades 3–5
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Winner of the Distinguished Achievement Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers! In Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers, science educators Jessica Fries-Gaither and Terry…
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Growing Students' Meaning-Making
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In this sensemaking lesson, K–2 students explore how different factors influence seed germination and explain the elements necessary to sprout. Notebook strategies are embedded throughout the explore-before-explain…
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Science & Children Editorial Board
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Science Notebooks in Student Centered Classrooms: Capstone
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Course Goals Build an understanding of how sensemaking is supported by the use of science notebooks by exploring the purposes and features of science notebooks; the organizational continuum of teacher-…
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New NSTA Book Shows the Power of Science Notebooks to Engage K–5 Students
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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: Module 1: Using Science Notebooks for Sensemaking
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In this module, you will examine various ways scientists use science notebooks and a science notebook strategy to experience the critical components of sensemaking.
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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: Module 1: Using Science Notebooks for Sensemaking
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Science notebooks are a powerful and flexible tool to support students’ sensemaking. The science notebook creates a space for students to document their thinking, develop and revise models, plan investigations, and…