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Although argumentation is a critical historical component of scientific literacy, the recent coronavirus pandemic and associated issues have highlighted the importance of argumentation in science practice. Argumentation that aligns with functional sc...

By David C. Owens, Noah P. Sheridan, and Amanda L. Townley

5E Research Sensemaking Teaching Strategies

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Growing Students' Meaning-Making

In this sensemaking lesson, K–2 students explore how different factors influence seed germination and explain the elements necessary to sprout. Notebook strategies are embedded throughout the explore-before-explain lesson to help students organize ...

By Patrick Brown, Jessica Fries-Gaither, and Kathy Renfrew

Elementary 5E Crosscutting Concepts Pedagogy Sensemaking Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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Promoting Sensemaking Through an Impactful Instructional Sequence

By Patrick L. Brown and Rodger W. Bybee

5E NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Sensemaking Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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Promoting Sensemaking

By Patrick Brown and Rodger Bybee

Elementary Crosscutting Concepts NGSS Performance Expectations Physical Science Sensemaking Three-Dimensional Learning

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Moon Patterns Classpack

Now Available for Grade K-2 Picture Perfect STEM Lessons - Ready-to-TeachTM Picture-Perfect ClassPacks!         • We are excited to announce our new kitting partner: ECA Science Kit Services! Now offering ...

Elementary Informal Education Earth & Space Science STEM Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Sensemaking

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Shadow Play Classpack

Elementary Informal Education Physical Science STEM Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Sensemaking

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Soccer Science Classpack

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Pre-service Teachers Preschool Physical Science STEM Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Sensemaking

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NSTA Science Instructional Materials

By Tricia Shelton and Kate Soriano, National Science Teaching Association

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Contemporary Approaches in Science Education With All Students

By Okhee Lee, New York University; Tricia Shelton, NSTA; and Kate Soriano, NSTA

NGSS Sensemaking Three-Dimensional Learning

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New York City Department of Education Takes a Systems Approach to Science Education With Multilingual Learners

By Greg Borman, Theresa Ocol, and Okhee Lee

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Some of You Are Smiling Now

By Renee Affolter, Katherine L. McNeill, and Gretchen Brinza

Middle School Equity Professional Learning Sensemaking Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Watersheds, Communities, and Collaboration

By Joshua Boling, Max Longhurst, and Kimberly Lott

Elementary Earth & Space Science Interdisciplinary Life Science Sensemaking Teaching Strategies

Class Pack

From Edison to the IPod ClassPack: Grades 3-5

Using Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons: 3-5: Using Children’s Books to Inspires STEM Learning in your classroom is easier than ever! NSTA’s ClassPacks, each sufficient for a class of 28 students, are lesson-specific collections of materials—an unma...

Elementary Informal Education Middle School Physical Science STEM Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Sensemaking

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Wind It Up ClassPack: Grades 3-5