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Journal Article

Inspired by Nature: Biomimicry

By Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong

Elementary Life Science Literacy

Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, Second Grade, Expanded Edition: Using Children’s Books for Three-Dimensional Learning

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Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, Second Grade, Expanded Edition: Using Children’s Books for Three-Dimensional Learning

There’s a lot to love about this newly expanded book in the Picture-Perfect Science series: You can combine STEM and reading through appealing lessons that are just right for your second-grade students. Also, reading comprehension strategies are em...

By Emily Morgan, Karen Ansberry

Elementary Informal Education General Science STEM Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Multilingual Learners Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

Journal Article

Using Popular Fiction to Inspire Scientific Inquiry

Many teacher educator preparation programs do not provide opportunities for preservice teachers (PSTs) to experience and examine the use of popular fiction as a connection point to science teaching. This study explores a unit designed to support PSTs...

By Kristin Cook and Winn Wheeler

Postsecondary 5E Inquiry Literacy NGSS Preservice Science Education Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Teaching in Tandem

In the information age, the acquisition of data literacy skills has become increasingly important for undergraduate student success, yet these skills are not emphasized in the lecture setting. Here we present a study to inspire educators to scaffold ...

By Emily G. Weigel and Aakanksha Angra

Postsecondary Biology Instructional Materials Literacy Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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