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The Early Years: Open-Ended Maker Projects
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue describes how children use available materials to make structures of their own design....
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Methods and Strategies: Equity and the Maker Movement
Integrating children’s communities and social networks into making...
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Science 101: Why Do Helicopters Always Have Two Blades, and How Does That Help Cats?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue discusses torque....
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Science 2.0: Drones for the Science Classroom
This column shares web tools that support learning. This issue discusses using tools flown on drones to measure and work with different forms of authentic data collected....
NSTA Press Book
Beyond the Egg Drop: Infusing Engineering Into High School Physics
Problem: You’re eager to expand your physics curriculum and engage your students with engineering content but you don’t know how. Solution: Use the approach and lessons in Beyond the Egg Drop to infuse engineering into what you’re already teach...
By Arthur Eisenkraft, Shu-Yee Chen Freake
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Science 101: Why Do Computers Keep Getting Smaller and Smaller?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the history of why computers have reduced in size....
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Engineering Encounters: What’s The Buzz on Bees?
This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue shares information about a flower anatomy and honeybee pollination unit that incorporates inquiry and engineering....
NSTA Press Book
Harnessing Solar Energy, Grade 4: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
What if you could challenge your fourth graders to use solar energy to provide the world with clean water? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Harnessing Solar Energy outlines a journey that will steer your students...
NSTA Press Book
Construction Materials, Grade 11: STEM Road Map for High School
What if you could challenge your 11th graders to gain an understanding of the feats of engineering required to build high-rise buildings—and maybe even improve them? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can!...