Learning Progression Resources

Learning progressions refer to a coherent progression of knowledge (and skills) from grade-band to grade-band, allowing for a dynamic process of building knowledge throughout a student’s K-12 scientific education.

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Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 3–5: Explore Before Explain

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 3–5 is a one-stop resource that will inspire you to reimagine how you teach science in elementary school. The...

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Connecting the Science of Water to Students’ Communities

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Maximizing Learning Objectives in Undergraduate Research Journals

Undergraduate research journals (URJs) introduce students to the peer review and publication processes, teaching them to write manuscripts that will b...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 18, 2023

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, January 10, 2022

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Citizen Science Framing and Delivery Models: Impacts on Young People’s Environmental Science Learning

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Self-Regulated Learning Strategies for the Introductory Physics Course With Minimal Instructional Time Required

Self-regulated learning (SRL) is the metacognitive aspect of learning that goes beyond learning content and skills. With SRL, students are aware of th...

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Arctic Feedbacks: Not All Warming Is Equal

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Good Writing is All About Momentum

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Freebies for Science Teachers, March 1, 2022

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What is a Variable?

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