Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K-12

NSTA Press Book | April 2018

Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K–12 will help your students truly understand concepts such as motion, energy, and magnetism in true-to-life contexts. The book offers a comprehensive…

Why Science?

NSTA Press Book | October 2007

Prize-winning scientist and bestselling author James Trefil contends that in order to participate fully in the democratic process, people must understand fundamental scientific concepts. In Why Science? Trefil details…

Hands-On Herpetology: Exploring Ecology and Conservation

NSTA Press Book | December 2000

Plentiful, diverse, and readily available, these animals—known in science as “herps”—are also perfect for teaching students about biology, ecology, and conservation, including problems affecting both amphibians and…

Decay and Renewal (Student Edition)

NSTA Press Book | December 2002

Most of us throw or flush things away every day without thinking about the fact that there is no “away.” Whether discarded substances break down or not, they affect our environment. By investigating the processes in…