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Journal Article

The Photoelectric Effect

By Paul G. Hewitt

High School Physics

Journal Article

The historically important equations of Newton, Ohm, and Planck

Building an understanding of physical principles ...

By Paul G. Hewitt

Physical Science Physics

A Physics Teaching Approach That Supports Real-World Science by Matt Holsten

Blog Post

A Physics Teaching Approach That Supports Real-World Science by Matt Holsten

Traditional physics education can leave many students confused, bored, or without the conceptual understanding of the equations they are required to m...

By Cindy Workosky

5E Labs Physical Science Physics Teaching Strategies

NSTA Press Book

Discovery Engineering in Physical Science: Case Studies for Grades 6–12

Who knew that gecko feet inspired scientists to develop a stickier adhesive or that cockleburs in dog fur led to the invention of Velcro? Discovery En...

By M. Gail Jones, Elysa Corin, Megan Ennes, Emily Cayton, Gina Childers

High School Informal Education Middle School Engineering Physics STEM Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Careers Citizen Science Inclusion Interdisciplinary

Just Roll With It

Journal Article

Just Roll With It

Incorporating engineering into third-grade science...

Elementary Engineering Physics Lesson Plans NGSS

Scientists and Engineers Are INSPIRING

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 Edis...

Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Physics Science and Engineering Practices Literacy

NSTA Science Objects

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NSTA Science Objects

This collection includes all 94 Science Objects available at the National Science Teaching Association....

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School Astronomy Biology Chemistry Earth & Space Science Life Science Physical Science Physics

NSTA Press Book

Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K-12

Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K–12 will help your students truly understand concepts such as motion, energy, and magneti...

By Tom J. McConnell, Joyce Parker, Janet Eberhardt

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Physical Science Physics Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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