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Journal Article

Teaching Through Trade Books: The Poetry of Plants

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue integrates language arts and science using nature-inspired p...

Elementary Preschool 5E Instructional Materials

NSTA Press Book

Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science, Volume 2: 39 New Electricity and Magnetism Formative Assessment Probes

If you and your students can’t get enough of a good thing, Volume 2 of Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science is just what you need. The book ...

By Page Keeley, Rand Harrington

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

NSTA Press Book

Using Physics Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 9-12: Phenomenon-Based Learning

What student—or teacher—can resist the chance to experiment with Rocket Launchers, Drinking Birds, Dropper Poppers, Boomwhackers, Flying Pigs, and...

By Matthew Bobrowsky, Mikko Korhonen, Jukka Kohtamäki

High School Informal Education Middle School Physical Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Teacher Preparation

Journal Article

Scope on Safety: LAMP: Shining a Light on Safety

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses LAMP: an acronym for lead, asbestos, mercury, and polychlorin...

Middle School Instructional Materials Labs Safety