All Literacy resources

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Bringing Literacy into the Biology Classroom Using Story Progressions

By Miranda Mellen

High School Biology Literacy Teaching Strategies

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Teaching in a World of Messy Data

By Chad Dorsey

High School General Science Literacy News Teacher Preparation

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Symbols in Physics

Symbols are a cornerstone of the written language of physics and mathematics but inconsistencies in their use pose a challenge to students. This article reports on interviews held with first-year undergraduate physics students, focused on their early...

By Meredith Begg and Robyn Pierce

Postsecondary Literacy Physics Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, April 6, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Postsecondary Preschool Citizen Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Environmental Science General Science Inclusion Life Science Literacy News Professional Learning old STEM Teacher Preparation Technology

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Crossing Linguistic and Cultural Borders

By Lori Zimmerman and Michelle Brown

Elementary Inclusion Literacy Multicultural Teaching Strategies

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Vibrating Insects

By Rachel Wilson, Leslie Bradbury, Amy Lunceford, and Shannon Stanbery

Elementary Biology Instructional Materials Life Science Literacy

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Poetry Celebrates Science and Culture

By Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong

Early Childhood Elementary Literacy

Journal Article

Pollen Transfer and Pea Plants

By Christine Anne Royce

Early Childhood Elementary Biology Life Science Literacy

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Ectotherm ER: Frogs Under the Weather

By Rebecca Gonda, Michel Ohmer, Laura Brannelly, Jennifer Kassimer, Stephanie Kubik, Alison Slinskey Legg, and Corinne Richards-Zawacki

Middle School Biology Citizen Science Climate Change Curriculum Environmental Science Evolution General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Labs Lesson Plans Literacy New Science Teachers News Research STEM

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Using Science-Themed Fiction Chapter Books In The Classroom

By Katie Coppens

Interdisciplinary Literacy

Journal Article

Teaching Scientific Literacy

By Andrew Zucker

High School Curriculum Literacy Pedagogy Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Use of a Linked-Course Model to Teach Scientific Writing to First-Year Undergraduates

The ability to read and compose original scientific literature is critical to educating informed citizens, yet may be severely lacking in undergraduate curricula. We developed a linked course offering in fall 2017 consisting of a 16-student group tak...

By Evan Lampert and J. Stephen Pearson

Postsecondary General Science Literacy Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Small Instructional Changes to Emphasize Data Modeling Practices

Data modeling practices are often invisible to students in introductory biology courses. However, developing a well-rounded understanding of these practices is critical for scientific literacy. Furthermore, introductory undergraduate science laborato...

By Joshua W. Reid, Candice M. Quinn, Zhigang Jia, Ryan Jones, and Anna Grinath

Literacy Teaching Strategies Technology

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, February 9, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Biology Earth & Space Science Engineering Equity General Science Inclusion Interdisciplinary Life Science Literacy News Professional Learning old STEM Teaching Strategies