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Editor's Note: Learning and Teaching (and Vice Versa)

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Editor's Note: Learning and Teaching (and Vice Versa)

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

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The Early Years: Experiencing Inquiry

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The Early Years: Experiencing Inquiry

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue shows how teachers can experience physical science inquiry with colleagues while investigating properties of matter using the EER cycle a...

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The Poetry of Science: What Do Scientists Do?

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The Poetry of Science: What Do Scientists Do?

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Students use poetry to learn about Rachel Carson. ...

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

NSTA Press Book

Building the Science Department: Stories of Success

How can your science department become a site for developing science teachers’ professional learning? Building the Science Department answers that question through stories from teachers who walk the sometimes rocky path of reforming science teachin...

By Wayne Melville, Doug Jones, Todd Campbell

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Gravitational Interactions and 3-D Learning in Middle School

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Gravitational Interactions and 3-D Learning in Middle School

I recently embarked on a journey with K–8 teachers in Vermont to learn how to be intentional about planning for three-dimensional (3-D) learning in the classroom....

By Cindy Workosky

Middle School High School Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Performance Expectations Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

NSTA Press Book

Transportation in the Future, Grade 3: STEM Road Map for Elementary School

What if you could challenge your third graders to design the train of the future? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Transportation in the Future outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic pro...

Elementary Engineering Mathematics STEM Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

Using Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Strategy to Improve Student Learning

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Using Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Strategy to Improve Student Learning

This past school year, I used claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) statements to show three-dimensional learning in my classroom. Several tools are available for doing this, but the one my students like is the CER Graphic Organizer and Transition Words L...

By Cindy Workosky

Middle School High School Biology Chemistry Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Earth & Space Science Evolution General Science Learning Progression Lesson Plans New Science Teachers NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Preservice Science Education Science and Engineering Practices Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

You Teach What? I’m So Sorry!  Building a Better Body and Building Better Argumentation

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You Teach What? I’m So Sorry! Building a Better Body and Building Better Argumentation

I am always amazed at the looks on people’s faces when I tell them I teach middle school. They seem to pity me for having a position I chose and love! They inform me that middle school “tween-agers” are argumentative, stubborn, and at times, ad...

By Cindy Workosky

Middle School High School Biology Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Learning Progression Lesson Plans Life Science NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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