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Journal Article

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month's issue discusses the cohesive properties of water....

Middle School Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

Journal Article

Science 102: Triple-Dog Dare Ya

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge about why skin will stick to ice....

Elementary High School Middle School Life Science Inquiry Phenomena

NSTA Press Book

Big Data, Small Devices: Investigating the Natural World Using Real-Time Data

Now your students can transform their mobile phones and tablets into tools for learning about everything from weather to water quality. Big Data, Smal...

By Donna Governor, Michael Bowen, Eric Brunsell

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Computer Science Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Preservice Science Education

Journal Article

Disequilibrium: A Balancing Act

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month’s discrepant event helps students identify and develop an unde...

Middle School Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

Journal Article

Disequilibrium: A Human Circuit

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month’s discrepant event involves creating a human circuit using gad...

Middle School Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

Journal Article

Science 102: Raindrops Keep Falling Answer

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue answers the Raindrops Keep Falling challenge from last month....

Elementary Middle School Earth & Space Science Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena

Journal Article

Disequilibrium: Edible Candles

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. Students must distinguish between observations and inferences. This month�...

Middle School General Science 5E Phenomena