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NSTA Press Book

The NSTA Quick-Reference Guide to the NGSS, Middle School

Since the release of the first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), NSTA has been at the forefront in promoting the standards and helping science educators become familiar with and learn to navigate this exciting but complex documen...

Middle School Assessment Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

The NSTA Quick-Reference Guide to the NGSS, Elementary School

Since the release of the first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), NSTA has been at the forefront in promoting the standards and helping science educators become familiar with and learn to navigate this exciting but complex documen...

Elementary Assessment Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

Developing Assessments for the Next Generation Science Standards

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Developing Assessments for the Next Generation Science Standards

Assessments, understood as tools for tracking what and how well students have learned, play a critical role in the classroom.Developing Assessments for the Next Generation Science Standardsdevelops an approach to science assessment to meet the vision...

Elementary High School Middle School Assessment Disciplinary Core Ideas NGSS Pedagogy Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Introducing Teachers and Administrators to the NGSS: A Professional Development Facilitator's Guide

REVERE Award Finalist, PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!If you’re charged with helping educators achieve the vision of the new science standards, this is the professional development resource you need. This book is chock-f...

By Eric Brunsell, Deb M. Kneser, Kevin J. Niemi

Elementary High School Middle School Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

A Need for Speed? Should Speed Limits Be Lowered to Reduce Traffic Fatalities?

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A Need for Speed? Should Speed Limits Be Lowered to Reduce Traffic Fatalities?

During this unit, students will investigate physical science concepts related to forces and motion. They will then synthesize and apply their learning to grapple with the question of whether speed limits should be lowered to reduce traffic accidents....

Elementary Middle School General Science Mathematics Physical Science Physics Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Inquiry Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Labs

Editor's Note: Sound

Journal Article

Editor's Note: Sound

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

STEM Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Learning Progression Lesson Plans

The Early Years: Now We're Cooking

Journal Article

The Early Years: Now We're Cooking

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue explores matter through cooking....

Early Childhood Elementary Physical Science Disciplinary Core Ideas Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

Formative Assessment Probes: Is It Made of Parts?: Scaffolding a Formative Assessment Probe

Journal Article

Formative Assessment Probes: Is It Made of Parts?: Scaffolding a Formative Assessment Probe

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue explores structure and function as it relates to animals and plants....

Elementary Life Science Assessment Disciplinary Core Ideas

NSTA Press Book

Translating the NGSS for Classroom Instruction

With the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), you need a resource to help you answer pressing questions about how the standards fit with your curriculum, instruction, and assessments. Rodger W. Bybee has written Translating the NG...

By Rodger Bybee

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The Early Years: The STEM of Inquiry

Journal Article

The Early Years: The STEM of Inquiry

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes a STEM activity that includes designing and using a tool....

Early Childhood Elementary Engineering STEM Disciplinary Core Ideas Inquiry Performance Expectations Teaching Strategies

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