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The Early Years: Preparing for Spring Gardening

Journal Article

The Early Years: Preparing for Spring Gardening

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue helps students build an understanding of the effects of the Sun’s radiation on the surface of the Earth through hands-on gardening....

Earth & Space Science Life Science NGSS

Food and Energy for All: Turning a Demonstration Into an Inquiry Activity

Journal Article

Food and Energy for All: Turning a Demonstration Into an Inquiry Activity

Explore the reactants of photosynthesis to explain that they are raw materials and not food....

Middle School Biology Life Science Inquiry

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See a Cloud

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! Next time you want to see a show, go outside and look at the sky. The clouds will put on a show for you with their ever-changing shapes and sizes. This book reveals some fascinating science b...

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Life Science Multilingual Learners Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See a Cloud (Library binding)

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! Next time you want to see a show, go outside and look at the sky. The clouds will put on a show for you with their ever-changing shapes and sizes. This book reveals some fascinating science b...

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Life Science Multilingual Learners Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

NSTA Kids

Fragrant as a Flower: I Wonder Why

Follow your nose! This book invites you to learn what your sense of smell can teach you as you amble around town. Go along as a little boy listens to his dad’s tale about taking in the deliciousness of a pastry shop, the woodsy smells of a lumberya...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Life Science Instructional Materials

In Our Neighborhood: Who's Been Here?

Journal Article

In Our Neighborhood: Who's Been Here?

A project-based unit introduces third graders to the animals in their surroundings....

Elementary Life Science Teaching Strategies Literacy

Engineering Encounters: Designing Healthy Ice Pops

Journal Article

Engineering Encounters: Designing Healthy Ice Pops

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue shares information about a STEM enrichment project for second graders that incorporates nutrition and design principles....

Elementary Engineering Life Science STEM

NSTA Press Book

Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12

Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12 offers a great new way to ignite your creativity. Authors Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, and Janet Eberhardt show you how to engage students with scenarios that represent real-world science ...

By Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, Janet Eberhardt

Elementary High School Middle School Pre-service Teachers Biology Life Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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