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  • NSTA Press® Sample Chapters

    Page | May 2020

    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…

  • Modeling Energy

    Journal Article | January 2023

  • Q: What are waves, and what are some things they can do?

    Journal Article | September 2020

  • The Aurora Borealis

    Journal Article | November 2020

  • A Layered Approach to Scientific Models

    Journal Article | August 2020

  • Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials

    Page | March 2020

    Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials LaConner High School – Todd Hinderman On behalf of LaConner High School and myself, we are truly grateful for the grant award money through the Shell Lab Science Challenge Regional competition. This award has allowed me to upgrade and purchase some very necessary and…

  • Batteries, Bulbs, and Wires

    Lesson Plan | December 2022

    The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about complete circuits involving lightbulbs. The probe reveals whether students recognize the pathway of electricity in a complete circuit, including…

  • Magnets in Water

    Lesson Plan | December 2022

    The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about magnetism. The probe is specifically designed to determine whether students believe air is necessary for magnets to work.

  • Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers From the Field, June 14, 2022

    Reports Article | June 2022

  • Freebies for Science Teachers, April 13, 2021

    Reports Article | April 2021

  • Mirror on the Wall

    Lesson Plan | December 2022

    The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about reflection of light. The probe can be used to examine how students use ideas about light to explain how we see objects in a mirror.

  • Moonlight

    Lesson Plan | December 2022

    The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about light and the Moon. The probe is designed to find out what students think is the source of a full Moon’s light.

  • Me and My Shadow

    Lesson Plan | December 2022

    The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about light and shadows. The probe is designed to find out students’ ideas about how shadows change throughout the day.

  • Enhancing Students’ Science Learning Using Phenomena

    Blog Post | August 2020

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