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Problem-Based Learning in the Earth and Space Science Classroom, K–12 (e-book)
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"There is a lot to like about this text, and I truly believe that teachers will both like it and use it. Implementing PBL is difficult for teachers, and few curriculum guides are available to support their efforts. This…
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The Feedback Loop: Using Formative Assessment Data for Science Teaching and Learning (e-book)
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What really helps your students learn science: Labs? Group work? Certain types of problems or test questions? Something you never even thought about? Find out with data that go way beyond what standardized test scores…
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Science Fair Warm-Up, Teachers Guide: Learning the Practice of Scientists (e-book)
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Even science fair enthusiasts may dread grappling with these two questions: 1. How can you organize many students doing many different projects at the same time? 2. How can you help students while giving…
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Learning to Read the Earth and Sky: Explorations Supporting the NGSS, Grades 6–12 (e-book)
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Is it time to refresh the way you think about teaching Earth science? Learning to Read the Earth and Sky is the multifaceted resource you need to bring authentic science—and enthusiasm—into your classroom. It offers…
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Research and Teaching: Are In-Class Peer Leaders Effective in the Peer-Led Team-Learning Approach?
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Peer-led team learning (PLTL) has been widely adopted for enhanced learning in a variety of disciplines, mostly in introductory chemistry, but also in organic chemistry, as in this study (Tien, Roth, and Kampmeier 2002…
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Teachers who have attempted classroom discussions have experienced a number of scenarios and still long for the perfect constructivist discussion—one in which each student is engaged, the class directs the course of the…
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If You Build it, They Will Learn: 17 Devices for Demonstrating Physical Science (e-book Set)
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If You Build It, They Will Learn is the perfect do-it-yourself guide for physics teachers who want custom-made demonstration projects to use in their classrooms. Devices like Galileo’s Track, Coupled Pendulum, and Gum-…
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Web Seminar: NSTA Science Update: Professional Learning Opportunities at NSTA, August 27, 2019
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Join us on Tuesday, August 27, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern time and learn about upcoming onsite/online professional learning opportunities available via NSTA. Whether you desire NSTA experts to partner with you in…
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Scientific journalism, by definition, is writing concise, scientifically accurate, and engaging articles for nonexpert or lay audiences. When coupled with in-class poster sessions, it is a powerful and efficient…
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Experiential learning allows students to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to real life problem solving and decision making. This article describes the experience at Goucher College, a small liberal arts college…
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What has six legs, three body parts, and is loved by second-grade students? An insect! In the unit described here, students engaged in a comprehensive insect study that incorporated the National Science Content…
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Despite years of formal education, approximately one-third of all undergraduate students still cannot explain the causes of the seasons. Student manipulation of a handheld model is one approach to teaching this concept…
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