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Journal Article
The Poetry of Science: Solving Problems
Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways....
NSTA Press Book
Swing Set Makeover, Grade 3: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
What if you could challenge your third graders to design a swing set that’s safe but still lots of fun? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can!Swing Set Makeover outlines a journey that will steer your students toward auth...
Journal Article
The Early Years: Creating a Possibility-Rich Classroom Environment
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue describes an activity that creates a “possibility-rich” environment or experience for children to have firsthand experience with phenomena or d...
Journal Article
The Poetry of Science: Questions, Questions!
Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways....
Book Chapter
Scientists and Engineers Are CURIOUS
In this lesson, students learn that scientists and engineers are curious. They read about Mary Anning in the book The Fossil Girl: Mary Anning’s Dinosaur Discovery, by Catherine Brighton. After reading, students will learn about the history of Eart...
Book Chapter
Scientists and Engineers Are INSPIRING
In this lesson, students learn that scientists and engineers are inspiring. They read about Thomas Edison in the book Timeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives, by Gene Barretta. After reading, students will observe vibrations and provide ...
NSTA Press Book
Car Crashes, Grade 12: STEM Road Map for High School
What if you could challenge your 12th graders to understand car crashes in the context of physical forces, manufacturing challenges, government safety standards, and individual rights? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can!...
NSTA Press Book
Reading Nature: Engaging Biology Students With Evidence From the Living World
By making room for this book in your curriculum, you’ll have a fresh way to motivate your students to look at the living world and ask not only “Why?” but also “How do we know?” Unique in both its structure and approach, Reading Nature is a...
By Matthew Kloser, Sophia Grathwol
Journal Article
The Poetry of Science: Teaching Strategies
Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This poem introduces observation and the skills of a natural scientist....