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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 2, Second Edition: 25 More Formative Assessment Probes

“Leave no alternative science idea unchallenged!” could be the slogan of this second edition of Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 2. Like the others in the bestselling series, this book is loaded with classroom-friendly features to pinp...

By Page Keeley

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Give Them the Tools and They Will Explore

By Bob Riddle and Betsy Stefany

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science

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The Return of the River Herring

By Jill Nugent

Middle School Biology Citizen Science Earth & Space Science

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Transforming Local Spaces With Relevant Perspectives

By Martha Inouye, Clare Gunshenan, Ana Houseal, Jennifer Applequist, and Lorna Bath

Middle School Informal Education Crosscutting Concepts Earth & Space Science Life Science NGSS Performance Expectations Physical Science Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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An Unforgettable Journey

By Ron Ruckman, Debbie French, and Ana K. Houseal

Earth & Space Science

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Landslides

By Danielle E. Dani and Alycia L. Stigall

Middle School Informal Education Earth & Space Science Inquiry Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

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Teaching Nature of Science Concepts in the Context of Past (Fram) and Present (MOSAiC) Arctic Expeditions

By Jonathan Griffith, Shelly Grandell, Lynne Harden, and Anne Gold

Middle School High School Climate Change Curriculum Earth & Space Science General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans NGSS STEM

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Biosand Filters for Water Purification

By Jawaher Alsultan, Madison Rice, Allan Feldman, Tara Nkrumah, Sarina Ergas, and Kebreab Ghebremichael

High School Biology Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Interdisciplinary Life Science Science and Engineering Practices

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Exploration Geologist Quinton Hennigh

Exploration geologists, colloquially known as prospectors, look for new sources of mineral deposits. They use a mix of geological, geophysical, and geochemical knowledge to analyze data and test hypotheses about where deposits are likely to be found....

By Luba Vangelova

High School Careers Earth & Space Science

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, February 9, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Biology Earth & Space Science Engineering Equity General Science Inclusion Interdisciplinary Life Science Literacy News Professional Learning old STEM Teaching Strategies

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Getting to the Core of Climate Change

By Bob Riddle

Middle School Astronomy Climate Change Earth & Space Science

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How Can We Better Move From Data to Meaning?

By Kristin Hunter-Thomson

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Interdisciplinary

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Archive: Science Update: NASA's Perseverance Rover Landing on Mars...What to Expect!, February 17, 2021

The main goal of NASA's Perseverance Rover mission is to seek for signs of ancient life on Mars and collect samples of rock and regolith for possible return to Earth.  The Rover is expected to land on the surface of the Red Planet on Thursday, F...

Middle School Elementary High School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Engineering STEM

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Let’s Clear the Air

By Nancy Nasr

High School 5E Earth & Space Science Inquiry Labs Lesson Plans Multicultural NGSS Pedagogy Phenomena STEM Teaching Strategies