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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

The Early Years: Shape Exploration: Another Dimension

Journal Article

The Early Years: Shape Exploration: Another Dimension

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue explores three-dimensional shapes....

Early Childhood Mathematics Physics Crosscutting Concepts Inquiry Teaching Strategies

Any Questions?

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Any Questions?

Want to stimulate student curiosity? Let them ask the questions....

Earth & Space Science Life Science Physical Science Physics Inquiry

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Companion Classroom Activities for Stop Faking It! Force and Motion

Never has it been so easy for educators to learn to teach physical science with confidence. Award-winning author Bill Robertson launched his bestselli...

By William C. Robertson, Ph.D.

Elementary High School Middle School General Science Physical Science Physics Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials NGSS Science and Engineering Practices New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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

Magnets in Water

Book Chapter

Magnets in Water

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students' ideas about magnetism. The probe is specifically designed to determine whether students be...

Elementary High School Middle School Physical Science Physics Assessment Phenomena

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