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Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12
Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12 offers a great new way to ignite your creativity. Authors Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, and Janet Eberhardt show you how to engage students with scenarios that represent real-world science ...
By Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, Janet Eberhardt
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Be a Winner! A Science Teacher’s Guide to Writing Successful Grant Proposals
Be a Winner! is your chance to learn from veteran science teachers about the secrets to successful grant writing. Formatted as a handy workbook, this practical book takes you step by step through the writing process. You’ll learn the top 10 reasons...
By Patty McGinnis, Kitchka Petrova
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Once Upon an Earth Science Book: 12 Interdisciplinary Activities to Create Confident Readers
If you work with students who struggle to understand their Earth science texts, this book provides everything you need to boost their skills in both science and reading. Once Upon an Earth Science Book starts with advice on teaching reading comprehen...
By Jodi Wheeler-Toppen
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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