All General Science resources

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Planning NGSS-Based Instruction: Where Do You Start?

Allow students to pursue their own questions as you work to incorporate the NGSS into your curriculum....

High School General Science NGSS Teaching Strategies

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Science 101: What’s Going on When You Mix Colors?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue helps teachers to understand color mixing so that they can teach this information to students....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

NSTA Press Book

Science Formative Assessment, Volume 1: 75 Practical Strategies for Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Learning - 2nd Edition

A Copublication of Corwin Press and NSTA Press...

By Page Keeley

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

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Safety First: Preventing Allergic Reactions

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the importance of being aware of (and prepared for) the different types of allergy symptoms....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Disabilities Safety

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Science 101: What Is the Controlling Force in the Universe?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue takes a deeper look at the four known forces in the universe....

Elementary Middle School Astronomy General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Editor's Note: Specialized Writing

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

General Science Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Literacy

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Three-Dimensional Instruction: Using a New Type of Teaching in the Science Classroom

Integrate the three dimensions of the NGSS to figure out phenomena and design solutions to problems. ...

High School Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas General Science NGSS Science and Engineering Practices STEM

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Teacher's Toolkit: Scaffolding Students Toward Argumentation

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue discusses activities that teach argumentation....

Middle School General Science Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning