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Earth and space sciences investigate processes that operate on Earth and address Earth's place in the solar system and galaxy, involving phenomena that range in scale from the unimaginably large to invisibly small.

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Understanding Earthquakes

Investigating the Sumatra-Andaman Earthquake of 2004 ...

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Looking Backward, Looking Forward

Expand students’ understanding of climate and climate change through an exploration of the geologic record. ...

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Investigating Weather and Climate

Clear patterns emerge from weather data collected over time. These patterns are the foundation of what we understand as a location’s climate. By inv...

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Learning to Read the Earth and Sky: Explorations Supporting the NGSS, Grades 6–12 (Book Sample)

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 brin...

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Scenarios, Stakeholders, Autonomy, and Choice

A role-play activity is presented that was designed for a STEM education learning experience to enrich science literacy, collaboration, and&nbs...
 

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Earthworm Distribution in the Schoolyard Ecosystem
 

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The Downstream Collaborative Project
 

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Sowing Spartina
 

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Investigating Earth’s Interactions
 

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Army Ants and Their Guests
 

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Finding the Next Diamond Mine
 

NSTA Press Book

The Changing Earth, Grade 8: STEM Road Map for Middle School

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more. What if you could challenge your eighth graders to help people recogni...
 

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Spring Migrations
 

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Hop Into Spring With Amphibian Citizen Science
 

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Advancing Alloys

The manufacture of metal alloys is ubiquitous, yet infrequently discussed in high school coursework as concepts related to them are often too comple...
 

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The Origin of Federal Air Pollution Policy

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