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English language learners are increasingly entering classrooms using student-centered instruction that places a greater emphasis on spoken language. While active learning is beneficial for a range of student outcomes,…
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“When You Walk Into This Room, You’re Scientists!”
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, October 31, 2023
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 10, 2025
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The End of Something: Blick on Flicks Looks Back
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about force related to the interaction between inanimate objects. The probe is designed to determine which forces students think act on an object at rest…
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, October 15, 2024
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Laboratory Instructional Space Safety Shower Station Safety Protocols
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What Do You Know About Volcanoes and Earthquakes?
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about plate tectonic features and events. The probe is designed to uncover commonly held misconceptions about volcanoes and earthquakes.
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Quality Science Education and 21st-Century Skills
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Students measure growth trends in the school woods.
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about an Earth material, rocks. The probe is designed to determine whether students can distinguish between humanmade, “rocklike” materials and…