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Freebies for Science Teachers/From the Field, March 22, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Astronomy Biology Careers Chemistry Climate Change Computer Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy News Physical Science Physics Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Sensemaking STEM Teaching Strategies

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The Stable and Persistent Alternative Conceptions Present in Prospective Elementary Teachers’ Understanding of Average Speed

This study investigated the stability and persistence of prospective elementary teachers’ conceptual understanding of average speed. A questionnaire containing two questions about average speed was administered to the prospective teachers prior to ...

By Karthigeyan Subramaniam, Christopher S. Long, Pamela Esprivalo Harrell, and Nazia Khan

Elementary New Science Teachers Pedagogy Physical Science Physics Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Wipe Out: Preventing Water Hazards

By Jordan Holub and Jerrid Kruse

Elementary Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Interdisciplinary Phenomena Physical Science Teaching Strategies

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Ocean Influences Climate

By Kottie Christie-Blick

Elementary Earth & Space Science Interdisciplinary Phenomena Physical Science Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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Water in Our World

Water is the most perfect traveller because when it travels it becomes the path itself! — Mehmet Murat ildan ...

By Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn

Elementary Crosscutting Concepts Earth & Space Science Physical Science Science and Engineering Practices

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Modeling the Melting of Permafrost

By Stephen R. Mattox and Stephanie Duda

High School Earth & Space Science Phenomena Physical Science Science and Engineering Practices Technology

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The Importance of Reading Equations

By Paul G. Hewitt

High School Physical Science Physics Teacher Preparation

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Pulsar: A Podcast

By Holly Amerman

High School Instructional Materials Phenomena Physical Science Teaching Strategies

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Let’s Explore

By Bob Riddle

Middle School Earth & Space Science Instructional Materials Physical Science

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Sponsored Archive: The Power of High Quality Instructional Materials in Middle School, May 12, 2022

It is complex work to create developmentally appropriate learning sequences that meet the NGSS’ expectations for phenomena-based storylines that address all three dimensions! Research-based and field-tested instructional materials allow teachers to...

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