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Journal Article

Exploring Terrestrial Isopods: How Terrestrial Isopods’ Behavior Can Influence Survival and Reproduction

Establish a breeding group of “roly polys” and examine the stimuli that affect their behavior....

Blog Post

Introducing Crosscutting Concepts in the Elementary Grades

Four years ago, I moved from teaching middle school science to teaching grades 2–5 STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) la...

By Cindy Workosky

Early Childhood Elementary Preschool Biology Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Multilingual Learners Equity General Science Inquiry Labs Learning Progression Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy New Science Teachers NGSS Phenomena Preservice Science Education Science and Engineering Practices Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

Journal Article

From Fish Tank to Fuel Tank: Engineering Photobioreactors in the Classroom

Grow algae in the classroom to explore bioenergy and related concepts....

Middle School Engineering Life Science Labs

NSTA Press Book

Learning to Read the Earth and Sky: Explorations Supporting the NGSS, Grades 6–12

Is it time to refresh the way you think about teaching Earth science? Learning to Read the Earth and Sky is the multifaceted resource you need to brin...

By Russ Colson, Mary Colson

High School Informal Education Middle School Earth & Space Science Crosscutting Concepts Lesson Plans NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy

Journal Article

Science 102: Elucidating

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers The Speed of Light challenge from...

Elementary Middle School Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena Labs

Journal Article

Safer Science: Preventing Alcohol-Based Laboratory Fires

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses why teachers performing lab demons...

High School Chemistry Labs Safety

Journal Article

Safer Science: Safer Use of Toxic Chemicals

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the use of moderately or highly to...

High School Chemistry Labs Safety

Journal Article

Safety First: Safety Picks Up “STEAM”

This column shares safety information for your classroom. At the elementary level, teachers have inherently integrated STEAM, compared to their second...

Elementary STEM Instructional Materials Labs Safety