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The Inventor's Secret ClassPack: Grades 3-5

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The Inventor's Secret ClassPack: Grades 3-5

Based on the award-winning, best-selling Picture-Perfect Science Lessons series, this ClassPack pairs effortlessly with the Picture-Perfect Science "The Invetor's Secret" Grades 3-5 Lesson to combine reading comprehension, literacy, and science in yo...

Elementary Informal Education Engineering General Science STEM Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

Science Mysteries Classpack: Grades K-2

Class Pack

Science Mysteries Classpack: Grades K-2

Based on the award-winning, best-selling Picture-Perfect STEM series, this ClassPack pairs effortlessly with the Picture-Perfect Science Grades K-2 Lesson "Science Mysteries" to combine reading comprehension, literacy, and science in your classroom! ...

Elementary Informal Education Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

Build It! ClassPack: Grades K-2

Class Pack

Build It! ClassPack: Grades K-2

Based on the award-winning, best-selling Picture-Perfect STEM series, this ClassPack pairs effortlessly with the Picture-Perfect STEM Grades K-2 Lesson "Build It!" to combine reading comprehension, literacy, and science in your classroom! Using Pictu...

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Pre-service Teachers Preschool Engineering General Science STEM Technology Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Dive In! Immersion in Science Practices for High School Students

What is it really like to plunge into the world of science learning and teaching? Find out in this unique book. Dive In! grew out of a teacher–scientist project at the University of New Hampshire that promoted active learning and using science prac...

By Karen J. Graham, Lara M. Gengarelly, Barbara A. Hopkins, Melissa A. Lombard

High School General Science Instructional Materials Pedagogy Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Inclusion New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation Administrators

NSTA Press Book

Perspectives on Science Education. A Leadership Seminar

This book delivers what the title promises: perspectives on leadership and science education, presented in the form of a stimulating seminar. Authors Rodger Bybee and Stephen Pruitt are two of science educator's most prominent thought leaders. Writi...

By Rodger Bybee, Stephen Pruitt

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School General Science Instructional Materials Teaching Strategies Careers New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Administrators

Disequilibrium: Layered Liquids

Journal Article

Disequilibrium: Layered Liquids

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. Students may hold onto the misconception that all liquids naturally combine when put into the same container (e.g., adding food coloring to water and adding chocolate syrup to...

Middle School General Science Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

Poetry of Science: What’s the Matter?

Journal Article

Poetry of Science: What’s the Matter?

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Students identify the ways in which matter is described and classified in this month's poem....

Elementary General Science Teaching Strategies Literacy

Science 101: Why Does It Take Longer to Boil Potatoes at High Altitudes?

Journal Article

Science 101: Why Does It Take Longer to Boil Potatoes at High Altitudes?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue looks at why water boils at different temperatures at different altitudes....

Elementary Middle School Earth & Space Science General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

Methods and Strategies: Much Ado About Nothing

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Much Ado About Nothing

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses how children think about the small-particle model of matter....

Elementary General Science Physical Science Instructional Materials NGSS Pedagogy Phenomena Teaching Strategies

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