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Editor’s Note: Finding a Way

Journal Article

Editor’s Note: Finding a Way

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

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The Early Years: Begin With Open Exploration

Journal Article

The Early Years: Begin With Open Exploration

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue discusses ways to encourage children to engage ...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Life Science Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

Science 101: How Can I Make Science Fun and Have Students Learn More By Using Phenomenon-Based Learning?

Journal Article

Science 101: How Can I Make Science Fun and Have Students Learn More By Using Phenomenon-Based Learning?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue discusses phenomenon-based learning and activities to use in t...

Elementary Middle School Instructional Materials Phenomena Teaching Strategies Professional Learning old

NSTA Press Book

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 6–8: Structuring Lessons With the NGSS in Mind

Instructional Sequence Matters shows how to make simple shifts in the way you arrange and combine activities to improve student learning. It also make...

By Patrick Brown

Middle School Earth & Space Science Physical Science 5E Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Research Teacher Preparation

Teaching Through Trade Books: Important Impacts

Journal Article

Teaching Through Trade Books: Important Impacts

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this issue younger students investigate and determine that different types of ...

Elementary 5E Instructional Materials

Methods and Strategies: Seeds of Practice

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Seeds of Practice

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This issue discusses how to modify 5E inquiry lessons to amplify science a...

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NSTA Press Book

The Power of Assessing: Guiding Powerful Practices

The Power of Assessing will show you how to use authentic assessments as a dynamic teaching tool. But this book doesn’t just describe ways to evalua...

By Lisa M. Nyberg, Julie V. McGough

Elementary Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Packaging Design, Grade 6: STEM Road Map for Middle School

Packaging Design outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disciplines...

Middle School Engineering Physical Science STEM Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Improving Bridge Design, Grade 8: STEM Road Map for Middle School

What if you could challenge your eighth graders to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure by designing bridges that last longer? With this volume in...

Middle School Engineering Physical Science STEM Technology Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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