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NSTA Press Book

Argument-Driven Inquiry in Biology: Lab Investigations for Grades 9-12

Are you interested in using argument-driven inquiry for high school lab instruction but just aren’t sure how to do it? You aren’t alone. This book...

By Victor Sampson, Patrick Enderle, Leeanne Gleim, Jonathon Grooms, Melanie Hester, Sherry Southerland, Kristin Wilson

High School Assessment Biology Curriculum Instructional Materials Labs Lesson Plans Literacy Phenomena Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

NSTA Press Book

Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science, Volume 2: 39 New Electricity and Magnetism Formative Assessment Probes

If you and your students can’t get enough of a good thing, Volume 2 of Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science is just what you need. The book ...

By Page Keeley, Rand Harrington

Elementary High School Middle School Physical Science Physics Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Teacher Preparation

Editor's Note: Student Interests: Tapping Into Passion

Journal Article

Editor's Note: Student Interests: Tapping Into Passion

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

General Science Instructional Materials Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena

NSTA Press Book

Everyday Earth and Space Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching

What are the odds that a meteor will hit your house? Do you actually get more sunlight from Daylight Saving Time? Where do puddles go? By presenting e...

By Richard Konicek-Moran

Middle School Elementary Assessment Curriculum Earth & Space Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Literacy Phenomena Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

NSTA Press Book

Scientific Argumentation in Biology: 30 Classroom Activities

“Individuals who are proficient in science should be able to understand the language of science and participate in scientific practices, such as inq...

By Victor Sampson, Sharon Schleigh

Middle School Elementary High School Assessment Biology Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Labs Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

What Are Stars Made Of?

Book Chapter

What Are Stars Made Of?

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about how astronomers investigate the composition of stars. The probe is designed ...

Elementary High School Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Assessment Disciplinary Core Ideas Phenomena Three-Dimensional Learning

NSTA Press Book

Uncovering Student Ideas in Astronomy: 45 New Formative Assessment Probes

What do your students know—or think they know—about what causes night and day, why days are shorter in winter, and how to tell a planet from a sta...

By Page Keeley, Cary Sneider

Elementary High School Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Yet More Everyday Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching

In the fourth book of this award-winning series, author Richard Konicek-Moran explores 15 new mysteries children and adults encounter in their daily l...

By Richard Konicek-Moran

Middle School Elementary Assessment Curriculum Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Literacy Phenomena Professional Learning Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Ecosystem Cycles

Book Chapter

Ecosystem Cycles

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the transfer of matter and energy in ecosystems. The probe is designed to re...

Biology Environmental Science Life Science Assessment Crosscutting Concepts Phenomena

Changing Environment

Book Chapter

Changing Environment

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about adaptation. The probe is designed to reveal whether students hold Lamarckian...

Biology Environmental Science Evolution Life Science Assessment Phenomena

Chrysalis

Book Chapter

Chrysalis

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about life cycles. The probe is designed to see if students recognize that the pup...

Elementary Middle School Biology Life Science Assessment Phenomena

Crossing the Finish Line

Book Chapter

Crossing the Finish Line

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students' ideas about comparing motions. The probe is designed to see if students differentiate betw...

Physical Science Physics Assessment Phenomena

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