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NSTA Press Book
Winner of the Distinguished Achievement Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!What ideas do young children bring to their science learning, and how does their thinking change as they engage in “science talk”? Find...
By Page Keeley
Journal Article
Developing and Using Models to Align With NGSS
Bring the Earth-Moon-Sun system into alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards....
Journal Article
Incorporating Models Into Science Teaching to Meet the Next Generation Science Standards
Discover what the NGSS has to say about the proper use of models in the middle school classroom....
Acquired Book
Next Generation Science Standards. For States, By States
Not since the 2011 release of A Framework for K-12 Science Education has a document held such promise and significance for the science education community as do the Next Generation Science Standards. ...
NSTA Kids
Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!Winner of the REVERE Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...
eBook
Clouds, Rain, Clouds Again: I Wonder Why (e-book)
This soothing book is the perfect invitation to a relaxed afternoon of cloud gazing. It starts by encouraging young readers to observe what clouds look like, from thin wisps to puffy air castles to giant faces. Then the story raises natural questions...
NSTA Press Book
Science for the Next Generation: Preparing for the New Standards
“The old models of teaching as simply telling, and learning as passive sit-and-get listening, will not meet the needs of tomorrow’s citizens.” —Thomas O’Brien in the Overview to Science for the Next Generation Preparing for tomorrow is ...
NSTA Press Book
Even More Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children’s Books to Guide Inquiry, K–5
Winner of the Gold EXCEL Award from Association Media & Publishing!“The number one compliment we hear from teachers is that the lessons are complete and ready to take back to their classrooms and use.” —Emily Morgan and Karen Ansberry, coautho...
By Emily Morgan, Karen Ansberry
NSTA Press Book
The Case for STEM Education: Challenges and Opportunities
If you’re an education leader concerned with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) initiatives, this book will help you both understand and implement STEM action plans. The book starts by putting STEM in context, as the early cha...
By Rodger W. Bybee
NSTA Press Book
Diagnosis for Classroom Success, Teacher Edition: Making Anatomy and Physiology Come Alive
“When I entered the teaching profession, I was stunned by the lack of interest my high school students had in science education. The traditional model of teaching science, often referred to as ‘chalk-and-talk’ with the occasional laboratory mix...
By Nicole H. Maller