Elementary Resources

A solid foundation of science education in grades K-5 is essential. Instilling a wonder and enthusiasm for science, as well as addressing the critical need for a well-informed citizenry is crucial during this time.

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Is It A Change?

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Modeling Energy

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Come On Feel The Noise

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Eco Chess

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Universal Design for Learning Science: Reframing Elementary Instruction in Physical Science

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more.Here’s good news: With this practical book, you can learn from experien...

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The NSTA Atlas of the Three Dimensions

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more.A key aspect of learning in K–12 education is the idea that what studen...

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It's Still Debatable! Using Socioscientific Issues to Develop Scientific Literacy, K–5

It’s Still Debatable! encourages scientific literacy by showing you how to teach the content and thinking skills K–5 students need to explore real...

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Big Data, Small Devices: Investigating the Natural World Using Real-Time Data

Now your students can transform their mobile phones and tablets into tools for learning about everything from weather to water quality. Big Data, Smal...

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Making Sense of 3D T&L: Supporting HQ STEAM Instruction

A collection of resources supporting the Professional Learning Session: Making Sense of 3D T&L: Supporting HQ STEAM Instruction at Patrick Henry Schoo...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 30, 2024

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Web Seminar: FA24: Catching Up & Charging Ahead: Safely Using Li-Ion Batteries in Our School Classrooms/Laboratories, October 28, 2024

Join us on Monday, October 28, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn about how to safely use lithium-ion batteries in instructional spaces....

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 23, 2024

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Science/STEM Standard Operating Procedures for a Safer New School Year

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 16, 2024

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Cultivating Genius for Science Contexts: Where Does the Pursuit of Joy Fit into Science Learning?

Where do Goldy Muhammad’s Cultivating Genus Pursuits fit into science learning? In this article, 5th grade teachers are adding the pursuits into a F...

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Leading Effective Science Curriculum-Based Learning

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Light, Forces, Sticks, Crates and So Much More: A Loose Parts Learning Approach to STEM

The use of loose parts can be an effective teaching method to improve and enhance student understanding of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). L...

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Beyond Definitions: Using Hexagonal Thinking for Sensemaking

This article was written for the purpose of introducing the hexagonal thinking strategy to upper elementary teachers. The strategy, in which students ...

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Engaging in Socioscientific Issues by Observing Habitats in the Context of Water Use and Drought

Teaching young students to engage in socioscientific reasoning can feel like an overwhelming task due to the abstract reasoning required. Yet, Sadler ...

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Summertime fun with Life Science!

In this issue of Tech Talk, learn about two terrific life science apps, Rewild the World from Google Arts and Culture and Explore.org. Engage your lea...

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