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Interpreting Assessment Data: Statistical Techniques You Can Use

Are you properly evaluating the results of the tests you give to students? Can you explain the difference between classroom assessment and standardize...

By Edwin P. Christmann, John L. Badgett

Middle School High School Assessment Curriculum General Science Instructional Materials Professional Learning Research Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Climate Change From Pole to Pole: Biology Investigations

Climate Change From Pole to Pole: Biology Investigations offers timely, relevant, biology-based case studies and background information on how to teac...

By Juanita Constible, Luke Sandro, Richard E. Lee, Jr.

High School Postsecondary Assessment Curriculum Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Preservice Science Education Professional Learning Research Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Technology

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All in a Day's Work, 2nd Edition: Careers Using Science

“Almost all careers in the 21st century require a working knowledge of science and mathematics,” says Steve Metz, The Science Teacher field editor...

By Megan Sullivan

High School Assessment Careers Teaching Strategies

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Everyday Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching

What causes condensation? Does temperature affect how well a balloon will fly? How do tiny bugs get into oatmeal? Through 15 mystery stories, this boo...

By Richard Konicek-Moran

Middle School Elementary Assessment Curriculum General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Professional Learning Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Animal Coloration: Activities on the Evolution of Concealment

A classic resource for teachers is now back in an updated edition! Using an inductive and experimental approach, Animal Coloration aims to increase st...

By Robert Stebbins, David Ipsen, Gretchen L. Gillfillan, Judy Diamond (Revised New Edition), Judy Scotchmoor (Revised New Edition)

Middle School Elementary Assessment Curriculum General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Research Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 3: Another 25 Formative Assessment Probes

Because you demanded it! Since publication of Volume 1 of this series, thousands of teachers are using these innovative classroom tools to improve stu...

By Page Keeley, Francis Eberle, Chad Dorsey

Elementary High School Middle School Earth & Space Science Life Science Physical Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary New Science Teachers Professional Learning Research Teacher Preparation

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Teaching Science to English Language Learners: Building on Students’ Strengths

Can a student’s cultural background support learning in science? Or is concentrating on the specialized vocabulary of science the best way to help E...

Middle School Elementary Assessment Curriculum Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Lesson Plans New Science Teachers Professional Learning Research Science and Engineering Practices Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Exemplary Science in Informal Education Settings: Standards-Based Success Stories

Just as science education doesn’t stop at the schoolhouse door, neither should effective application of the National Science Education Standards. Ex...

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Assessment Curriculum Equity Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary New Science Teachers NGSS Preservice Science Education Professional Learning Research Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Technology

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NSTA Guide to Planning School Science Facilities, Second Edition

Science-learning spaces are different from general-purpose classrooms. So if your school is planning to build or renovate, you need the fully updated ...

By LaMoine L. Motz , James T. Biehle, Sandra S. West

Middle School Elementary High School Assessment Curriculum Equity Inclusion Inquiry Instructional Materials NGSS Professional Learning Research Safety Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Technology

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Genetically Modified Crops: Resources for Environmental Literacy

Supporters of genetic engineering point to the potential of genetically modified (GM) crops to improve human health and increase environmental protect...

High School Assessment Curriculum Inquiry Instructional Materials Lesson Plans New Science Teachers Research Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Radioactive Waste: Resources for Environmental Literacy

Since World War II, hundreds of thousands of tons of radioactive materials have been produced in the United States. How we will dispose of nuclear wa...

By Environmental Literacy Council, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

High School General Science Technology Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Teaching Strategies New Science Teachers Research Teacher Preparation

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More Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children’s Books to Guide Inquiry, K-4

Teachers raved when NSTA Press published Picture-Perfect Science Lessons .* They loved its lively mix of kid-magnet books, Standards-based science co...

By Karen Ansberry, Emily Morgan

Elementary Earth & Space Science General Science Physical Science Assessment Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Literacy Professional Learning Research Safety Teacher Preparation