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Bringing STEM to the Elementary Classroom

Many resources help you encourage young children to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). But only this book of quality STEM experiences was curated by the veteran educator who edits Science and Children, NSTA’s award-winni...

Elementary Informal Education Pre-service Teachers Preschool STEM Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary New Science Teachers Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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Science Learning in the Early Years: Activities for PreK-2

REVERE Award Winner, PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...

By Peggy Ashbrook

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Pre-service Teachers Preschool Earth & Space Science Life Science Physical Science Inquiry Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary

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The Feedback Loop: Using Formative Assessment Data for Science Teaching and Learning

What really helps your students learn science: Labs? Group work? Certain types of problems or test questions? Something you never even thought about? Find out with data that go way beyond what standardized test scores tell you. The Feedback Loop desc...

By Erin Marie Furtak, Howard M. Glasser, Zora M. Wolfe

High School Middle School Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials NGSS Teaching Strategies New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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Uncovering Student Ideas in Earth and Environmental Science: 32 New Formative Assessment Probes

If you’re new to formative assessment probes, you’ll love this timely addition to the bestselling Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. Authors Page Keeley and Laura Tucker give you 32 engaging questions, or probes, that can reveal what you...

By Page Keeley, Laura Tucker

Elementary High School Middle School Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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Creative Writing in Science: Activities That Inspire

Do you ever feel like your science classes could use a shot of imagination? Boost the creativity quotient by assigning a travel blog about the digestive system, a packing list for the planets, or an interview with an atom. You’ll inspire students t...

By Katie Coppens

Middle School Elementary High School Earth & Space Science Engineering Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Physical Science Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies