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Interpreting Assessment Data: Statistical Techniques You Can Use

Are you properly evaluating the results of the tests you give to students? Can you explain the difference between classroom assessment and standardize...

By Edwin P. Christmann, John L. Badgett

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Everyday Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching

What causes condensation? Does temperature affect how well a balloon will fly? How do tiny bugs get into oatmeal? Through 15 mystery stories, this boo...

By Richard Konicek-Moran

Middle School Elementary Assessment Curriculum General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Animal Coloration: Activities on the Evolution of Concealment

A classic resource for teachers is now back in an updated edition! Using an inductive and experimental approach, Animal Coloration aims to increase st...

By Robert Stebbins, David Ipsen, Gretchen L. Gillfillan, Judy Diamond (Revised New Edition), Judy Scotchmoor (Revised New Edition)

Middle School Elementary Assessment Curriculum General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Research Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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The Story of Science: Einstein Adds a New Dimension

Now, it’s time for your students to look over Albert Einstein’s shoulder as he develops a new kind of physics that points the way to more recent t...

By Joy Hakim

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Teacher Research: Stories of Learning and Growing

Think you don’t have time to do research? How about professional growth—think that’s out of reach? Let your peers take you on their journeys and...

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Radioactive Waste: Resources for Environmental Literacy

Since World War II, hundreds of thousands of tons of radioactive materials have been produced in the United States. How we will dispose of nuclear wa...

By Environmental Literacy Council, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

High School General Science Technology Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Teaching Strategies New Science Teachers Research Teacher Preparation

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

If Hollywood filmed this sequel, the studio would call it “Probes II: More Battles Against Misunderstandings.” Like the blockbuster before it, Vol...

By Page Keeley, Francis Eberle, Joyce Tugel

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Earth & Space Science General Science Life Science Physical Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary New Science Teachers Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation

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More Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children’s Books to Guide Inquiry, K-4

Teachers raved when NSTA Press published Picture-Perfect Science Lessons .* They loved its lively mix of kid-magnet books, Standards-based science co...

By Karen Ansberry, Emily Morgan

Kindergarten Elementary Assessment Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Earth & Space Science General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Literacy Physical Science Professional Learning old Research Safety Science and Engineering Practices Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies